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CELEBRATING THE RESIDENTIAL PARK COMMUNITIES FOR 65 YEARS
‘Visit’ a Museum Online This Summer
In This Issue
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f you are looking for new things to this summer do while staying home or social distancing, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian has you covered. The museum has lots of free content available for both adults and kids, including digital learning tools for students of all ages and online versions of many of its most popular exhibitions. Access to this content is through the museum’s website: AmericanIndian.si.edu.
Online Exhibitions Many of the museum’s most popular exhibitions are available to explore online. “Americans“ shows how American Indians have been part of the nation’s identity since before the country began. Visitors can click on some familiar images and learn why images of American Indians are everywhere in our country. The bilingual exhibition “The Great Inka Road: Engineering an Empire” examines why the Inka Road was built more than 500 years ago, and how its construction—without the use of metal or iron, the wheel or stock animals to pull heavy loads—stands as one of the greatest engineering feats. The exhibition “Infinity of Nations: Art and History in the Collections of the National Museum of the American Indian,” which features some 700 works of Native art from throughout North, Central and South America, dem-
“Americans” at the National Museum of the American Indian is available online. Photo by Paul Morigi/AP for the National Museum of the American Indian
onstrates the breadth of the museum’s collection and highlights the historic importance of many of these iconic objects. “Developing Stories: Native Photographers in the Field“ is the museum’s newest exhibition. It features the work of two Native photojournalists who are using photography to break down stereotypes and portray stories that show the diversity and complexity of their contemporary lives.
Explore the Collections Through its online search, visitors to the museum’s website can learn more about the history of the museum’s holdings, which have their foundation in the collection largely assembled by George Gustav Heye, beginning in 1897. The collection currently contains more than 800,000 items from across the entire Western Hemisphere. And for more from the collections, visit the museum’s new Google Arts & Culture website.
plays a green tint to show that she is ‘green with envy,’ as they watch Cinderella try on the glass slipper to reveal a perfect fit.”
• There is symbolism in Disney’s Cinderella mosaic. The company says that “guests can see that each of Cinderella’s stepsisters appears with her own special facial tint. One sister displays a red tint to show that she is ‘red with rage,’ while the other sister dis-
• Need one more reason to hate Mondays? Scientists have found that even if you maintain a steady weight, you’ll weigh the most on that day of the week. • Eating more candy in one sitting causes fewer cavities than spacing it out through the day.
Blog For in-depth stories about objects in the museum’s collection, insights into new exhibitions, or news from Indian Country, visit the museum’s page on the Smithsonian Voices blog.
Shop The museum’s online store offers an array of books for adults and kids, cards, CDs and DVDs. The best part? Your purchase helps to continue the museum’s important work. You can also get more content from the museum by following it on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Thanks to great online exhibitions, educational materials, and yes, even shopping, you can spend this summer “visiting” an amazing museum from wherever you are. Article provided by StatePoint.
• Sorry, but that cream filling in Twinkies isn’t cream at all — it’s vegetable shortening. • Due to heat expansion of its iron, the Eiffel Tower can “grow” by up to 6 inches in the summertime. • Only a quarter of the Sahara Desert is sandy.
1. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the birthstone traditionally associated with the month of July? 2. MOVIES: What was the name of the artificial intelligence system in “The Terminator” movie series? 3. CHEMISTRY: Which element has the chemical symbol Pt? 4. HISTORY: Which two boxers were matched in 1974’s “The Rumble in the Jungle” contest in Zaire? 5. ANATOMY: What is the common name for the hallux? 6. AD SLOGANS: Which product is featured in the advertising slogan “Obey your thirst”? 7. GEOGRAPHY: Which four U.S. states start with the letter “I”? 8. TELEVISION: What city was the setting for the 1990s sitcom “Home Improvement”? 9. MUSIC: Which female singer had a No. 1 hit in the 1970s with the song “You’re No Good”? 10. MEASUREMENTS: How many tablespoons are in 1/4 cup? © 2020 King Features Synd., Inc. ANSWER TO TRIVIA ON PAGE 6
worn by men of the Persian Cavalry not as a fashion statement, but to help their boots stay in their stirrups while riding horses. • In the 18th century, King George I of England declared pigeon poop to be the property of the Crown because it could be used to make gunpowder. (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
• High heels came into circulation in roughly 10 B.C. They were
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Staying safe nowadays comes in many forms. It’s not just keeping our distance from others or carrying tiny bottles of hand sanitizer. Now staying safe also can mean avoiding the new routines we’ve felt comfortable putting in place. Because things had started to calm down around here, at least somewhat, I’d started venturing to the grocery store late at night. Few people were in the store, allowing me to zip through the aisles, grab a few things and get out. Now, unfortunately, I’m going back to curbside delivery. The manager has told me about the multiple threats of weapons and violence that came about from people who were asked to wear a mask in the store. Basically, they threw an immature (and dangerous) fit. In one case, a gun
Sprayed by a Skunk!
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Dear Paw’s Corner: We were camping this weekend, and on our last day in the woods my dog “Jumper” had a run-in with a skunk. He is really rank. I tried washing him off in the lake, but it didn’t seem to help the smell at all. We had to drive home with this incredibly bad smell permeating the car. Jumper smells almost as bad today as he did on Sunday. How can I get rid of the odor? — Rick in Burlington, Vermont Dear Rick: That odor really lingers! Good job trying to wash Jumper’s coat in the lake as soon as possible; that may have helped a little bit. You’ll have to use a bit of chemistry to remove the oily
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was drawn at the front door. So, we need to be flexible. Things are changing on a daily basis. Back to the online ordering I go. Not ideal, certainly. It means I can’t pick out my own groceries. It means being in my designated pick-up spot in front of the store at a specific time, even in a deluge of rain. How are you to know if your area is safe from the idiots who want to throw a tantrum over being asked to wear a mask? Start with the store manager. They owe you the truth. Make a call to the police non-emergency line and ask them if there have been any instances of threats of violence in town. Authorities in a number of states are rolling back portions of the re-opening they just recently allowed, locking down certain businesses again and adjusting the rules. Theaters, hair salons and more are subject to sudden changes. People will be unhappy. If you do go out to local businesses, be aware of your surroundings. Don’t be afraid to just turn around and go home. ((c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc
skunk spray. Tomato juice is recommended by many people, and it does have some effect because it’s a little bit acidic and can break up some of the oils. Its aroma also helps mask the skunk scent, at least temporarily. Another cleaning recipe, found on American Kennel Club’s website (www.AKC.org), mixes baking soda with mild detergent and household hydrogen peroxide (3% strength). The foaming mixture can be worked into your dog’s coat, left on for about five minutes and then rinsed away. With any solution or recipe you use, be careful to not let it get into Jumper’s eyes, ears or nose. Many of the ingredients are irritants that can cause a lot of discomfort. Deodorizing your car will take some extra effort. You can gently clean the upholstery, floor mats and headliner with a cloth dipped in a solution of water and baking soda. The baking soda will dry to a haze and needs to be vacuumed off. Follow up with a shampoo formulated for car interiors. (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc
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• If you have a screw that is stuck, try giving it a blast with a hair dryer. The heat can sometimes help to loosen it up.
• Here’s a great tip when making creme brulee: Make sure you use a wide, shallow dish. The size is important, because if it’s too deep, the center won’t set, and if it’s too small you won’t get that great cracking top! • “Have long nails? Stuff a piece of a cotton ball in the fingertip of your gloves to keep your nail from piercing the gloves. Just a tip for staying safe and germ-free.” — I.R. in Georgia
• “If you want to remove fat from your broth, simply set a bowl filled with the broth in the fridge for a few hours. As the liquid cools, the fat will separate to the top and harden, making it easy to scrape off.” — W.L. in Minnesota • “To whiten my yellowed tablecloth and napkins, I sliced several lemons and put them in a big pot of boiling water. I removed the water from the stove and soaked the cloths. After the water cooled, I rinsed them and hung them to dry in the sun. They are like new.” — A.C. in Missouri (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
Boy, does she like her work May Lee, an employee at California’s Department of General Services, had a work anniversary recently. The 100-year-old financial analyst celebrated her 77th year with the DGS, making her the state’s longest tenured public servant. And, according to the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC], it doesn’t look like she
has plans to retire anytime soon. As she put it: “I think I did the best I could in this world, both in work and life and with the family. So I’m satisfied with my life. I’m happy.” The Association of Mature American Citizens [www.amac.us] provides the Filler Files as a service on issues of concern to Americans over 50.
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Brain Teaser In my hand I have two coins that are newly minted. Together, they total 30 cents. One isn’t a nickel. What are the coins? SEE ANSWER ON PAGE 6
Grilled Sausage and Pepper Pizza • Flour • 1 pound pizza dough • 2 teaspoon olive oil • 2 small peppers (1 red and 1 orange) • 2 sweet Italian sausage links • 4 ounces part-skim mozzarella • 1/2 small red onion • 3 pepperoncini peppers 1. Heat grill to medium-high. Lightly dust a baking sheet with flour. Working on a floured surface, shape the pizza dough into one 14-inch round and place on the prepared sheet. Brush the top with 1 teaspoon oil. 2. Place the peppers and sausages (cut-side down) on the grill and cook, covered, for 3 minutes. Turn and grill, covered, until the sausages are cooked through and the peppers are tender, 2 to 3 minutes more. Transfer the sausages and peppers to a cutting board and slice. 3. Transfer the pizza dough to the grill, oiled-side down, and cook, covered, until the top begins to bubble and the bottom is crisp,
about 2 minutes. Brush the top of the dough with the remaining 1 teaspoon oil. 4. Turn over, sprinkle the grilled side with half of the mozzarella, then the onion. Top with the peppers, sausage and pepperoncinis, then sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Grill, covered, until the bottom is golden brown and crisp, and the mozzarella has melted, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and cut into pieces. Makes 4 servings. TIP: To make this pizza indoors, split the dough in half and shape into two 8-inch rounds. (c) 2020 Hearst Communications, Inc. All rights reserved
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American ingenuity COVID has wreaked havoc across the country but, but in some cases, it has caused some of us to fall back on good, old American ingenuity to get by, says the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC]. Take Johnny Perri, proprietor of J&M Jewelers in Washington Township, MI. Like many merchants who remain shut down due to safety provisions enforced by local governments, Perri’s store remains closed indefinitely. Left with an inventory of goods and no customers, he came up with a way to cut his losses by turning his stock into buried treasure. He and his wife, Amy, planted all that gold, silver and diamonds in batches, each worth
about $4,000, in secret locations all over Michigan and put them all up for grabs. He then started selling tickets for Johnny’s Adventure Quest to wannabe treasure hunters at $49 a clip. Those who find the stashes get to keep the loot or sell it back to Johnny. The Association of Mature American Citizens [www.amac.us] provides the Filler Files as a service on issues of concern to Americans over 50.
Hammer Natural Prints With Garden Leave Green leaves just don’t get the attention they deserve. Usually, we “ooh” and “aah” in the fall at the emerging splashy colors of crimson and golden leaves on trees and bushes. But there is infinite variety in the green and the gray of those leaves on trees, vegetable plants and bushes that continually grow, shade and add a natural umbrella in gardens and parks in the hottest of summer days. Pick a handful of fresh leaves and sprouting greens from your trees, shrubs and vegetable garden, and look at them with your kids through a magnifying glass. Observe their intricate patterns and delicate design, and then print them onto fabric with a zany technique using a hammer from the toolbox and your child’s muscle and energy. First, collect the fresh green leaves. Ferns from an indoor floral bouquet also work well. Then, decide what you would like to print, such as a plain white or cream-colored cotton fabric T-shirt, an apron, potholder or library book bag. Cover a hard, flat surface such as a picnic table or wooden breadboard with plain paper bags. Set
the fabric to be printed on top. If using a T-shirt or tote bag, place a sheet of wax paper or cardboard inside the shirt or bag. Arrange a leaf or fern on the fabric (secure it in place with small pieces of masking tape, if you wish), and cover with a sheet of wax paper. Hammer over the wax-paper-covered leaf until its color has been absorbed into the fabric. It’s important that you hit every part of the leaf to release the natural pigments. Remove the leaf or fern and wax paper to reveal the natural image. Colors vary in intensity, so you may wish to test several varieties on a piece of scrap fabric first. Repeat the process with additional leaves. Try it with a few flowers, too, and see how the beautiful colors from nature appear. Label each print with the name of the tree, plant or flower using a permanent marker. Note: The natural pigments may eventually fade. Wash fabric in cold water. Extra Idea: You also may use paper instead of fabric to create lovely stationery, gift tags or bookmarks. (c) 2020 Donna Erickson Distributed by King Features Synd.
She used just her bare hands You don’t want to mess with Kathleen Krausse, suggests the Association of Mature American Citizens. The German strongwoman recently broke the Guinness World Record for crushing and rolling up frying pans. She destroyed seven
aluminum pans with her bare hands in just one minute. The Association of Mature American Citizens [www.amac.us] provides the Filler Files as a service on issues of concern to Americans over 50.
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Crossword Answer
WordSearch Answer
Sudoku Answer
Thought for the Week
Brain Teaser Answer
“The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity.” — Amelia Earhart
A quarter and a nickel
Hitori Answer
TRIVIA ANSWERS 1. Ruby
5. Big toe
8. Detroit
2. Skynet
6. Sprite
9. Linda Ronstadt
3. Platinum
7. Idaho, Illinois, Indiana
10. Four
4. Muhammad Ali & George Foreman
Scam Pharmacist Sentenced Most of us are locked down due to the coronavirus, but apparently the wheels of justice keep on turning. A few months ago I wrote about a Houston pharmacist, his wife and their pal who scammed the government out of $21 million in fake pharmacy orders. The guy and his wife have now been sentenced. Their scam was to whip up medicinal creams and gels that they would mail to injured state and
and Iowa
federal employees, then send the bill to the government after their pal created fake prescriptions. The Feds got them for a laundry list of charges, including conspiracy to commit health care fraud, conspiracy to pay and receive kickbacks, 11 counts of health care fraud and three counts of wire fraud dating back to 2009. Many government departments were involved, including the Department of Veterans Affairs. The pharmacist, age 75, won’t see daylight again for 10 years, and he has to pay back $12 million in cash and forfeiture. The wife, however, is somehow getting off light. She’s 68 and has to pay back pay $950,000 in restitution and forfeiture, but will serve a mere 30 days in home confinement. How does that work, one wonders. Due to the pandemic, no-
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body is going out. Thirty days at home doesn’t seem like much punishment since we’re all doing it anyway. She pleaded guilty to one charge. Does that play into it, that she admitted her role? And did he get 10 years because he argued against the charges and tried to pass off the medications he was sending out as marketing materials. Then again, maybe her portion of the “forfeiture” had to do with giving up that (very) upscale house in Houston. Their accomplice is still on the lam. Anoop Kumar Chaturvedi, age 48, is a legal permanent resident from India. The government wants to find him. If you know where he is, call the Office of Inspector General of the U.S. Post Office at 1-888-877-7644. (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Blood in the Urine Won’t Just Go Away Dear Dr. Roach: It seems that eating a healthy diet with an emphasis on nuts and seeds, fruits, vegetables and grains is the best choice for anyone. It’s been well-documented that omega-6 is inflammatory, whereas foods containing omega-3 are not. It seems to me that we should be consuming foods that have more omega-3 in them. The only problem is that, from my research, all nuts and seeds with the exception of chia and flaxseeds have a much higher ratio of the omega-6 to the omega-3. This appears to be the case with most foods, no matter which food group they are in. How can any of the healthy foods be beneficial when so much more of the “bad fats” are being ingested? — Anon. Answer: Dietary fats are categorized into four groups: monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, saturated and trans-saturated. It is
DesertMobileHomeNews.com accepted that monounsaturated fats have a healthy effect, reducing heart disease risk, while transsaturated fats are clearly harmful. The effect of saturated fats on health is mixed, but those that come from processed meat increase heart disease and diabetes risk. Saturated fat overall has little effect on heart disease risk, but swapping saturated fat with unsaturated fats (both polyunsaturated and monounsaturated) appears to reduce heart disease risk. Polyunsaturated fats are categorized into the omega-3 family and the omega-6 family. I also have read in many places that omega-6 fats are “bad fats,” causing inflammation. The best evidence, a 2014 review of all controlled trials published, showed that omega-6 fats are NOT inflammatory and that they DECREASE risk of heart disease compared with meat-based saturated fats. We should be consuming both omega-3 and omega-6 polyunsaturated fats, mostly from plant sources. The data support that nuts and seeds are foods we should be eating more of, but we also should be eating good sources of omega-3, including fatty fish, the chia and flaxseeds you mentioned, as well as walnuts and canola oil. Most people have to work harder to get omega-3 oils but get plenty of omega-6. (c) 2020 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved
Q: I was shocked about the death of actress Kelly Preston. Did she ever reveal that she was battling cancer? If so, I don’t recall. — O.M. A: Kelly Preston’s recent death at the age of 57 was shocking because no one but her family and closest friends knew she had been undergoing treatment for breast cancer for the past two years. Her husband, actor John Travolta, announced her death via social media in a loving tribute, thanking her medical team at MD Anderson Cancer Center. In 2018, Preston and Travolta starred together in a project as John and Victoria Gotti, a movie titled simply “Gotti.” Preston’s final project is an upcoming film called “Off the Rails,” co-starring Judi Dench, about four friends in their 50s who re-create a rail journey across Europe. Preston and Travolta lost their son Jett in 2009 after he suffered a seizure in a shower. She leaves
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Kelly Preston. Photo courtesy of Depositphotos
behind a daughter, Ella Blue, and younger son Benjamin. Q: Did quarterback Aaron Rodgers ever get married to that pretty actress with the dark hair? I never hear anything about them anymore, but celebrity news is pretty scarce during the pandemic. — G.G. A: You’re thinking of actress Olivia Munn, who dated the Green Bay Packers quarterback for three years before their split. He then went on to have another serious relationship with former NASCAR driver Danica Patrick. The two were living together in Malibu, and there were reports that an engagement was imminent, but then they suddenly parted ways a few weeks ago amid rumors that Rodgers was seeing a younger woman. (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
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