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15th Annual Dr. George Car Show Revs Up With Plenty of Classic Cars
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alm Springs Cruisin’ Association’s (PSCA) 15th Annual Dr. George Car Show takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Indian Wells Tennis Garden on Saturday, Feb. 11. This show is one of the largest one-day car events in California and the oldest car show in the Coachella Valley. This year the show will feature over 1,000 vehicles displayed on over 20 plus acres. As the main annual fundraising event held by PSCA, Desert
Cancer Foundation receives 100 percent of the proceeds. Vehicles are represented from such states as California, Oregon, Arizona, Washington and New Mexico and include classic cars, muscle cars, hot rods, street rods, antiques, restored and original collectable cars, trucks and motorcycles. The event includes a beer garden, live entertainment, and nearly 80 vendors offering food, clothing, and a variety of car related items,
plus a silent auction and raffles. Awards will be presented at 2 p.m. with categories of Top 40, these are cars selected by people who have sponsored trophies in memory of loved ones; Celebrity Pick, selected by actors Alan Grant (a famous racecar driver for Shelby, and notably a main character in Jurassic Park), Chad McQueen (Steve McQueen’s son, played roles in Karate Kid and others), and Mark Perlberg (host of The Sunday drive
which airs on NBC); and Best of Show judged by the PSCA club members. The car show is held in honor of the late Dr. Sebastian George, who was a highly regarded oncologist and co-founder of the non-profit Desert Cancer Foundation. For over 20 years, the Desert Cancer Foundation has provided financial support to underinsured/uninsured local residents in the midst of cancer care. Each dollar donated to Desert Cancer Foundation translates into over $10 of cancer treatment. “Since the show started in 2002 with about 30 cars on display, this tremendous event has gained so much in popularity that we now have to limit the number of cars to accommodate them all,” said Tim Smartt, club member, who has been with the show since its inception. “We are grateful for all of the people that make it a huge success including our numerous returning and new volunteers, along with the many participants and attendees. It is an honor to support Desert Cancer Foundation and honor Dr. George for co-founding such a worthy organization, with this amazing event.” The cost of admission is a requested donation of any amount. For more information on the event and registration visit palmspringscruisinassociation.com.
Out and About: The Weekly Highlights February 10-11: Pete Carlson’s Golf Expo. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Over 30 plus major manufacturers will be present with each manufacturer representative assisting with expert advice, product information, and custom club fitting. All new merchandise will be available for purchase at special expo pricing. Also featuring trick shot specialist Joey-O and PGA pro Al Geiberger. College of the Desert Golf Center, 44th Avenue, Palm Desert. 760776-7486, petecarlsonsgolf.com. February 11: 15th Annual Dr. George Car Show. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Featuring over 1,000 vehicles displayed on over 20 plus acres. Main fundraising event for Desert Cancer Foundation. Indian Wells Tennis Garden, 78200 Miles Ave, Indian Wells. palmspringscruisinassociation.com. February 11: The Ernie Watts Quartet at Pete Carlson’s Jazz for
Jazz Lovers Series. 7 p.m. Pete Carlson’s Jazz for Jazz Lovers Concert Series, come out and enjoy world class jazz music at Pete’s. Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis, 73741 Highway 111, Palm Desert. 760-5683263, petecarlsonsgolf.com. February 11: 2nd Annual Taste of Jalisco Festival. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Celebrating the sister city relationship between Cathedral City and Tequila, Jalisco (Mexico) through music, fashion, spirits, culture and cuisine. Downtown Cathedral City’s Festival Lawn, 68600 East Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City. tasteofjalisco.com. February 12: Golden Dragon Acrobats. 3 p.m. Award-winning acrobatics, traditional dance, spectacular costumes, ancient and contemporary music and theatrical techniques to present a show of breathtaking skill and spellbinding beauty. McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring
Drive, Palm Springs. 760-340-2787, mccallumtheatre.com. February 13: Rockin’ Brews. 6 to 9 p.m. Featuring craft beer, hearty buffets, and rock music by John Stanley King Band and craft brews from Goose Island, Shock Top and Stella Artois. Desert Willow Golf Resort, 38995 Desert Willow Drive, Palm Desert. 760-346-7060 Ext. 108, desertwillow.com/RockinBrews. February 16-26: Modernism Week. Celebrating and foster appreciation of midcentury architecture and design, as well as contemporary thinking in these fields, by encouraging education, preservation and sustainable modern living as represented in Palm Springs and the surrounding cities. modernismweek.com.
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‘Pickford Presents’ Film Series Features Special Appearances The Cathedral City Public Arts Commission (CCPAC) voted unanimously today to sponsor “Pickford Presents,” a film series that features new theatrical releases along with special appearances by the films’ director(s), producer(s), writer(s), composer(s), and/or actor(s) for a LIVE Question and Answer session following the movie. On Saturday, Feb. 18 at 4:05 p.m., KESQ’s Bianca Rae will host the “Pickford Presents” with the movie, “La La Land,” along with Oscar-nominated composer Justin Hurwitz. “La La Land” is a romantic musical comedy that has been nominated for 14 Academy Awards, tying the records of “Titantic” and “All About Eve.” “La La Land” recently won the most Golden Globe Awards in the ceremony’s history with seven Globes in early January. “The Public Arts Commission is proud to sponsor such an amazing film series that brings movie pro-
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fessionals to Cathedral City for a full-access discussion about motion picture arts,” stated Alan Carvalho, Chair of the CCPAC. “It will also help showcase the newly renovated Mary Pickford Theatre with its oversized captain chairs, café, and wine bar that received much fanfare by the attendees of the Palm Springs International Film Festival.”
Medi-Cal Claim Protection Seminar and more at Mizell Find out how to protect your home from a Medi-Cal Estate Claim. Join Attorney Eric A. Rudolph on Monday, Feb. 13 at 10 a.m. to learn how to protect your estate against MediCal estate claims. In this free seminar, he will provide the latest legal updates and 2017 laws that now limit a Medi-Cal claim against your estate. The seminar will include information on how to safeguard your assets, including your home, from a Medi-Cal claim, including information on a Revocable Living Trust, Beneficiary Designation, Joint Tenancy, and a TOD Deed. We can help you protect your home from a Medi-Cal claim. Don’t miss this seminar if you or someone you
Tickets for the “Pickford Presents” film series are available at the Mary Pickford Theatre Box Office or online at dplaceentertainment.com/mary-pickford/.
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know receives Medi-Cal or who may receive Medi-Cal in the future. It is never too early to protect your assets. This seminar is free to Mizell Members and $5 for non-members. The ever popular AARP Smart Driver Program is scheduled for Car Driver Monday and Tuesday, Feb. and 14 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. This course is presented by AARP and is licensed by the State of California Department of Motor Vehicles to provide training to persons 55 years of age and older. Class size is limited, so be sure to sign-up early. For more information, call 760-3235689 or visit mizell.org.
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The Kat Trio Performs in Palm Springs
The Ekaterinburg Trio, affectionately nicknamed “The Kat Trio,” has delighted American audiences since arriving from Russia in 2000. They will share their technical prowess and audience-friendly programming at the Richards Center for the Arts at Palm Springs High School at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 21. Classical and popular music clarinet-violin-piano trio - The Kat Trio - was originally known as the Ekaterinburg Classical Trio. Musicians Vasil Galiulin, Victoria Gorbich and Vladislav Gorbich, all graduates of the Ural State Conservatory, formed the trio in Ekaterinburg, Russia during the summer of 1998. They shared a common desire to perform and share their passion for this unusual instrumentation. Performances during that formational summer were enthusiastically received, and the ensemble was born. The Kat Trio has created a signature repertoire drawing from their classical music background, and
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lending their Slavic sensibilities to unique arrangements of inspirational songs and American popular standards. The Gorbich’s have collaborated with an esteemed list of pianists over the last decade. Pianist Joseph Ross will be performing with the Trio during this tour. Single tickets for this event are $20. Season tickets to the Palm Springs Community Concert Association 2016-2017 series are now available; subscriptions to the four-concert lineup are $50. For tickets or information please call 760-770-0774 or visit the association’s website at psconcerts.org. The Palm Springs Community Concert Association has presented nationally acclaimed artists to the community since 1958. This all-volunteer nonprofit organization is committed to enriching the cultural life of Palm Springs through live performances. Thanks to the generosity of Patrons and Sponsors, these concerts can be offered at affordable, family friendly prices.
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Bookmarks: New and Upcoming Reads Heartbreak Hotel By Jonathan Kellerman Available Feb. 14
Gunmetal Gray By Mark Greaney Available Feb. 14
At nearly one hundred years old, Thalia Mars is a far cry from the patients that child psychologist Alex Delaware normally treats. What Thalia wants from Alex are answers to unsettling questions— about guilt, patterns of criminal behavior, victim selection. When Alex asks the reason for her morbid fascination, Thalia promises to tell all during their next session. But when he shows up the following morning, he is met with silence: Thalia is dead in her room. When questions arise about how Thalia perished, Alex and homicide detective Milo Sturgis must peel back the layers of a fascinating but elusive woman’s life and embark on one of the most baffling investigations either of them has ever experienced.
After five years on the run Court Gentry is back at the CIA. But his first mission makes him wish he had stayed away when a pair of Chinese agents try to take him down in Hong Kong. Why are they on such high alert? The hunt for answers takes Court across Southeast Asia and leads to his old friend, Donald Fitzroy, who is being held hostage by the Chinese. Fitzroy was contracted to find Fan Jiang, a former member of an ultra-secret computer warfare unit. Who China wants dead. The first two teams Fitzroy sent to find Fan have disappeared and the Chinese have decided to “supervise” the next operation. What they don’t know is that Court’s mission is to find Fan and get intel he has to the US.
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It Works: Clean Your Windshield Blades with Ammonia If your windshield wiper blades get dirty, they’ll streak the glass instead of keeping it clean and clear. Make a solution of 1/4 cup household ammonia to 1 quart cold water. Gently lift the blades, and wipe both sides with a soft cloth or paper towel wipe the blades with a dry cloth soaked in the solution. Then before lowering them into place.
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Neighborhood Park News: What’s New This Week
Joshua Springs, MHP By Joan Carroll “Marty” movie scheduled on Feb. 3 was the Carol Burnett show. Popcorn was served, too. Larry Jones had friend Gearhardt and Christina visiting with him. They are from south east England. Thanks to all who transported “waste” to the collection spot near Golden Lantern on the fourth. There was quite a list of things that were allowed to be disposed then including tires and large appliances. Blue printed page from Mayo Clinic listing the importance of drinking water—when and how much - to preclude heart attacks on bulletin board. Calling all knitters and crocheters new site: Time on your hands? Put them to use making knitted or crocheted coverings for breast cancer survivors. Check out Knitted-Knockers.org. Several places listing types of yarn and patterns. I checked on site, patterns available, watch slide, they look like breasts and are soft on surgery area and are free to those who need them. Over 130 clinics are served at present. Good news—snow—on the Sierra Peaks. Is it enough to turn our drought around? Who knows? Nineteen inches registered in some areas. Eight inches in Big Bear! Plus rain in San Francisco, San Joaquin
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Valley, Merced, Fresno and Madera. Unfortunately San Francisco Bay is suffering from lack of fresh water flowing into the Bay. Snow on our local mountains. Streets here became rivers from our last storm, many streets were closed. Rain and snowpack enough or not? Be on the look out in April for a statement from the State Department of Water Resources regarding the drought—according to the Desert Sun Article Dec. 28, 20l6. More information that some areas of California are off of drought restrictions now. Rumor has it that these television shows are on the way out: Grey’s Anatomy, Blue Bloods, The Simpson’s, Hawaii 50, Vampire Diaries and Supernatural. Guess we’ll have to watch other long-running shows. Sorry. Potluck called Church Potluck was held on Jan. 28. Casseroles were the food of the day. A wrapped gift auction was held afterwards as a fund raiser for the Social Club. Boy, did we have a feast! Afterwards there was bidding on wrapped gifts and winner had to unwrap them and show their purchase off. Cathy did the announcing helped by Maxine and Linda distributing purchases and collecting the money. All proceeds go to the Social Club to help put on more fun and tasty activities throughout the year.
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The Desert Symphony in Concert with ‘Arrival from Sweden’ The Desert Symphony has announced it will perform its third concert of its highly-acclaimed Ovation III Series, with the world-renowned ABBA Tribute Band, “Arrival From Sweden” at the McCallum Theatre at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 16. “Arrival From Sweden will have you believing that the original ABBA were back on stage performing at our Valley’s own McCallum Theatre,” said Nancy Tapick, President of The Desert Symphony. “This concert will make you want to dance and sing, while it fills you with much happiness,” she continued. “Arrival From Sweden” is one of the world’s most popular and bestselling ABBA show bands. Since their start in 1995, the production has toured 48 nations and appeared on several TV and radio shows all over the world. Get ready for a night of hits such as: Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, Does Your Mother Know, Take A
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Chance, SOS, The Winner Takes It All, Super Trouper, Money Money Money, Waterloo, Honey Honey, Fernando, I Do I Do I Do, Chiquitita, Knowing Me Knowing You, Summer Night City, and many more. These well-known hits are delivered with such accuracy that it’s hard to believe that it’s not the real ABBA on stage. For ticket information and reservations please call The McCallum Theatre Box Office at 760-340-ARTS or The Desert Symphony at 760-7735988 or visit desertsymphony.org. The McCallum Theatre, located at 73000 Fred Waring Drive in Palm Desert.
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Chamber Music Concert at the Hi-Desert Nature Museum
The Hi-Desert Nature Museum is pleased to announce the presentation of the “Encelia Chamber Ensemble”, who will be joined by “The Harmonic Winds”, a woodwind quintet located in the Morongo Basin. Chamber music is composed for small ensembles, with one musician per part and is generally performed without a conductor. The Chamber Music concert will take place at the Hi-Desert Nature Museum on the evening of Saturday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. as well as a Sunday matinee performance on Feb.y 12 at 2 p.m. Music lovers wishing to attend are encouraged to reserve a seat early as space is limited. A donation
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of $15 for standard seating and $20 for preferred seating is accepted. Tickets are available at hidesertnaturemuseum.org, or in person at the Yucca Valley Community Center or Hi-Desert Nature Museum. Tickets may be sold at the door as space allows. All proceeds benefit the HiDesert Nature Museum. The Hi-Desert Nature Museum is located in the Yucca Valley Community Center Complex at 57116 Twentynine Palms Highway. The Museum is open Thursday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, contact 760-369-7212 or visit hidesertnaturemuseum.org.
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Fruit Juice and Fish Fillets: The temperatures may be falling, but you can still fire up the grill and fill up your plate with a tasty recipe like this Grilled Citrus Rosemary Catfish, which combines sweet juices for a citrus sauce that coats grilled catfish. Find more main dish recipes including catfish at uscatfish.com. Servings: 4 Citrus Sauce: • 1 lime, juice and zest only • 1 lemon, zest only • 1 orange, zest only • 6 ounces pineapple juice • 1/2 cup brown sugar • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped • 1/4 teaspoon salt Catfish: • 4 U.S. farm-raised catfish fillets • 2 lemons • salt, to taste • ground black pepper, to taste Heat grill. To make citrus sauce: In small saucepan, combine all sauce ingredients. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.
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To make catfish: Place catfish in shallow dish and squeeze 1/2 fresh lemon over each fillet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Let rest 5 minutes. Grill catfish fillets, skin-side-up, 3-4 minutes. Flip over and grill 2-3 more minutes. Transfer catfish to serving plates and spoon warmed citrus sauce over fillets. A Cold-Weather Solution: While it can be a challenge, there are several ways to pair food and wine appropriately during winter, despite bitter weather. A warm, comforting dish, like Roasted Chicken with Salsa Verde from James Beard award-winning chef Jonathan Waxman, combines well with rosé during the cold season. One reasonably priced wine that matches chicken well is Angeline California Rosé of Pinot Noir. The crisp flavors of light red fruits combine with the herbs accompanying the chicken. It’ll also complement the many other flavors of winter, when an array of dishes hit the table and challenge hosts to find the right wine to serve. For more wines that work well in wintertime, visit angelinewinery.com.
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Do You Know The Signs Of A Heart Attack? February is American Heart Month, an annual nation-wide observance aiming to increase awareness about heart disease and raise funds for life-saving research. Heart disease affects over 27.6 million Americans and is the leading cause of death in the United States. What’s more, approximately 735,000 heart attacks and 424,000 cardiac arrests occur within the population each year. In the event of a heart attack or cardiac arrest, acting quickly can save a life. Signs of a heart attack Heart attack symptoms are not always severe, can occur gradually and may vary between individuals. However, the following are common warning signs: • Chest discomfort • Unusual sensations elsewhere in the upper body • Shortness of breath • Nausea • Light-headedness
If you notice these symptoms in yourself or someone else, call 911 immediately. While you wait for emergency services to arrive, chew a tablet of adult Aspirin and sit or lie down. Those who take nitroglycerin should take their regular dosage. Signs of cardiac arrest Cardiac arrest can affect anyone, even someone who’s young and in good health. It can occur suddenly and without warning. You can recognize a cardiac arrest by the following signs: • Sudden collapse • Unresponsiveness to touch/sound • Abnormal or no breathing In the event of cardiac arrest, call 911 immediately. Do not hesitate to use an automated external defibrillator (AED) if one is available. Administer CPR by pressing hard and fast on the affected person’s chest. Do not stop until the person moves or help arrives.
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Let The Pros Handle Your Income Taxes This Year Just like flu season, tax time comes around every year. As a responsible citizen, you must declare your income to the government. Here’s a tip: to make the experience as profitable—and as pleasant—as it can be, trust the experts to carry out this complex mission. Do you know about the various deductions, credits and reimburse-
ments that apply to a given situation? For mere mortals, it’s easy to get lost in the complexities of fiscal law. If you use software to prepare your tax return yourself, you must be comfortable using computers and familiar with the minutia of fiscal jargon. If you aren’t very good with computers, you can use the paper forms—at your own risk.
Just remember that a single omission or error can be quite costly and could even bring about legal problems. To avoid blunders, it’s better to hand over your tax return to the experts—they know what’s new in fiscal law. Thanks to their knowhow, your refund will be maximized and you’ll get it faster. Imagine the peace of mind you’ll have!
The cost of having your income tax return prepared by a chartered accountant, tax specialist or specialized firm will depend on the complexity of your situation: for example, you may have investments or dependants, or perhaps you’re selfemployed. Whatever your situation is, contact a local tax professional to find out more.
Join Palm Desert Aquatic Center’s Lazy Man Triathalon Have you ever thought about training for a triathalon, or just want to be more fit? Palm Desert Aquatic Center (PDAC) makes it fun to stay healthy and get fit in February with the popular Lazy Man Triathalon developed in partnership with Family YMCA of the Desert. It’s a month-long competitive challenge that includes completing the traditional 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike ride and 26.2-mile run over the course of 28 days instead of one day. Register with PDAC and rise to
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the challenge. Lazy Man Triathalon participants are encouraged to complete the three phases of the competition at PDAC, home, or on the road, and then record their ongoing progress on a Tracking Sheet. PDAC will also be recording the progress of all participants on a large board pool-side for a little extra competition. There are lots of fun, alternative ways to complete the sections; did you know that a 1-hour aerobics class is equal to a 5-mile run? Or 1-hour of
water walking/jogging equals a ½ mile swim? Register today and receive your tracking log and lots of tips for making this fun, challenging and achievable. Visit PDAC or call (760) 565-7467 for all of the information, and to register for the Lazy Man Triathalon. View schedules for lap swimming, fitness classes, and training tips, at www.pdpool.com. Palm Desert Aquatic Center is located at 73751 Magnesia Falls Drive in Palm Desert, behind Civic Center Park.
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Comedy and Music Team, Bernie & Red Return to the Desert The winter months in the Palm Springs area, bring lots of great live entertainment our way and one popular “Snowbird” act will be performing shortly. Husband and wife, comedy and music team Bernie and Red will be appearing at Catalina Spa in Desert Hot Springs at 7 p.m. on Saturday Feb. 11. They will also be appearing at Sands Golf & RV Resort in Desert Hot Springs at 7 p.m. on Tuesday Feb. 7. Regular winter visitors will need no introduction to this zany couple, but if you’re new to the winter scene, let’s just say that Bernie and Red are one of the most popular and well-loved acts performing for winter visitors.
Bernie and Red were born in Liverpool, which is where they met as teenagers and married back in the ’60s. In case you’re wondering, yes, they saw the Beatle “Live” in Liverpool, countless times, both at the Cavern and several other venues. They have been resident in Canada, and professional entertainers for over 40 years, during which time they have performed throughout North America and cruise ships worldwide. They have released over a dozen CD’s and recently published their autobiography/songbook “Our Story”. Bernie and Red pride themselves on constantly writing and performing fresh, funny and new material
every year, so if you’ve seen their show before, rest assure that this one will be different. Lots of comedy, great music, a couple of Beatles favorites, and you’ll also hear the stories behind the hits, plus, as an added bonus, Bernie with be bringing Johnny Carson’s alter-ego from
the ’60s, Carnac, back to life, with some very funny “predictions”. Presold tickets are available for both of these shows. Call 760-329-4431 for Catalina Spa & call 760-251-7820 for Sands Golf & RV. For additional information, visit bernieandred.com
City of Palm Springs Obtains $7 Million for Vista Chino Bridge Project The City of Palm Springs is pleased to announce the Engineering Department has obtained a $7 million federal grant to move forward with the next phase of the Vista Chino Bridge
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Project over Whitewater River. As one of three routes that is often closed during rain storms, the need for an elevated bridge over much traveled Vista Chino has been great
for many years. “This is great news for the residents and visitors of Palm Springs,” said Assistant City Manager/City Engineer Marcus Fuller. “The grant
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will allow the City to move forward with the final design.” The project is expected to begin in 2021.
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Do You Remember What Happened This Week in History? February 9, 1950
During a speech in Wheeling, West Virginia, Senator Joseph McCarthy (Republican-Wisconsin) claims that he has a list with the names of over 200 members of the Department of State that are “known communists.” The speech vaulted McCarthy to national prominence and sparked a nationwide hysteria about subversives in the American government.
February 10, 1996
On this day in 1996, after three hours, world chess champion Garry Kasparov loses the first game of a sixgame match against Deep Blue, an IBM computer capable of evaluating 200 million moves per second. Man
was ultimately victorious over machine, however, as Kasparov bested Deep Blue in the match with three wins and two ties and took home the $400,000 prize. An estimated 6 million people worldwide followed the action on the Internet.
February 11, 2012 Whitney Houston, one of the world’s top-selling singers from the mid-’80s to late ’90s, is found dead in the bathtub of her suite at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills. Houston’s death was the result of accidental drowning; heart disease and cocaine, which was found in her system, were determined to be contributing factors.
February 12, 2002
Former Yugoslav president Slobodan Milosevic goes on trial at The Hague, Netherlands, on charges of genocide and war crimes in Bosnia, Croatia and Kosovo. Milosevic served as his own attorney for much of the prolonged trial, which ended without a verdict when the so-called “Butcher of the Balkans” was found dead at age 64 from an apparent heart attack in his prison cell in 2006.
February 13, 1965
President Lyndon B. Johnson decides to undertake the sustained bombing of North Vietnam that he and his advisers have been contemplating for a year.
February 14, 1929
Fourmen dressed as police officers enter gangster Bugs Moran’s headquarters on North Clark Street in Chicago, line seven of Moran’s henchmen against a wall, and shoot them to death. The St. Valentine’s Day Massacre, as it is now called, was the culmination of a gang war between arch rivals Al Capone and Bugs Moran.
February 15, 1965
In accordance with a formal proclamation by Queen Elizabeth II of England, a new Canadian national flag is raised above Parliament Hill in Ottawa, the capital of Canada.
How to get rid of old electronic equipment Washington Post writer Elisabeth Leamy recently offered up a few tips on what to do with all those old electronic devices we’ve been collecting over the years, accord-
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ing to the Association of Mature American Citizens. You might try selling them on Amazon or eBay, she says. Or, you might want to donate them to a
worthy charity. And, if local laws don’t allow you to put them in with your trash, you may have to recycle them at stores such as Best Buy that offer recycling options or at an au-
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thorized electronic recycling center. The Association of Mature American Citizens [amac.us] provides the Filler Files as a service on issues of concern to Americans over 50.
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HOROSCOPE FEBRUARY 9 - 15 ARIES (March 21-April 19). Whether they put themselves up there or you did, all who stand on a pedestal will eventually have to come down. Let’s hope the reality will come as a relief instead of a surprise. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You focus intently on your loved ones as they express themselves freely. Whether they understand it or not, this loving quality of attention is a rare and special gift. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). It’s a blurry line that separates excitement from fear. You’re the one with a steely reserve even as others come unnerved. When the stakes are high, you’ll keep your cool and solve the problem. CANCER (June 22-July 22). There’s no benefit to finding out who tipped over the apple cart. Unbalanced situations will topple sooner or later, and it’s usually more of a cumulative effect than it is the fault of one person. What can you do but laugh? LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The stardust you are made of may be billions of years old, and it still wants to shine. You are most luminous and attractive when you commit to the goal and get moving. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). If you succeed at something that doesn’t matter to you, whose success is it? You will have a heightened awareness of the how, what and who of influences affecting you. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Most of it is noise
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today. Luckily, you are very good at separating the static from the signal. The message will fit you like a key in a lock. It will be the exact password to open the gates. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’ll be extremely sensitive to how your mood differs depending on whom you’re around. Maybe you didn’t realize this before, but you’re in a position of appointment. To a great extent, you get to choose your company. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Don’t assume that everyone wants the high status. Low-status positions have just as many benefits, if not more. The lowly messenger boy knows what’s going on throughout the entire kingdom. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You don’t need to change anything, yet change you will. You may even decide to overturn a verdict you made long ago, as you’re seeing things differently now. The more you experience the better you understand. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Though you have no ulterior motive, someone not used to compliments and niceties may be skeptical. You’ll earn trust over time as people get to know you and see how consistent you are in your kindness. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Zoom out of this scene, because the big picture will be much lovelier than the small one. Avoid expending too much attention on minor, ugly details that don’t really matter anyway.
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New Task Force Seeks Safe, Affordable Water and Sewer Service for Disadvantaged Communities Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) has collaborated with local stakeholders to form the new Disadvantaged Communities Infrastructure Task Force to secure access to safe, affordable drinking water, wastewater and flood control services in historically disadvantaged Coachella Valley regions. The Task Force is comprised of representatives from local disadvantaged communities, government agencies and nonprofit organizations committed to working on both short-term and long-term solutions to ensure that all regional disadvantaged communities benefit. “An estimated 10,000 Coachella Valley residents, primarily in the east valley, rely on private wells for drinking water and many of them do not meet all the state and federal drinking water standards,” says Cástulo R. Estrada, vice president
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of the Coachella Valley Water District Board of Directors. Approximately 10,000 residents also rely on private septic systems in lieu of a publically maintained sewer system. Comprehensive mapping of private water and sewer systems will help the group better understand where the residents in need reside in comparison to existing infrastructure. A key goal of the Task Force is to pursue grant funding to implement short-term and long-term solutions for communities within CVWD’s boundaries. Short-term solutions include rebates for installation of under-the-counter water filters, septic system improvements and well retrofits. Long-term solutions include pursing grant funding to extend CVWD’s water and sewer infrastructure into areas of need. Visit cvwd.org for more information.
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Will Donato to Perform at Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Palm Desert National recording artist/saxophonist Will Donato will perform at The Walk to End Alzheimer’s Coachella Valley 2017 on Saturday, Feb. 18, at the Palm Desert Civic Center Park. Donato has performed at the Walk for the past several years as a tribute to his mother who had Alzheimer’s disease, and in support of the Alzheimer’s Association that provides support and care for Coachella Valley residents, families and caregivers.
The Walk to End Alzheimer’s opens with registration at 8 a.m. Opening ceremonies start at 9 a.m. and the Walk gets underway at 9:30 a.m. on a clearly marked course throughout the park, returning to the amphitheater where a health fair and closing festivities take place. Teams and individuals can register for the Walk a act.alz.org/cvwalk2017. Click on the Walk icon for the Coachella Valley Walk in Palm Desert. The Delgado Band, plays hits from the ’60s to current as well as Latin
music, will also perform at the day’s festivities. The band has performed at the Walk for several years. Donato will perform at approximately 10:30 a.m. when walkers return and the silent auction and prize drawings conclude at the amphitheater. The local Alzheimer’s Association office is at 69730 Highway 111, Ste. 100 in Rancho Mirage. For more information, call 760-996-0006, Ext. 8414.
Enter to be a Cheetah Zookeeper for a Day at The Living Desert The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens has partnered with Coca-Cola for an in-store promotion, February 6 through March 20, 2017, that offers customers the opportunity to celebrate Year of the Cheetah by being a Cheetah zookeeper for a day, or by winning a family of four membership for a year. Customers at the East Valley, Ran-
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cho Mirage, Palm Desert and Inland Empire Albertsons who fill out the entry form and provide a valid email address are eligible to win the prizes. A typical day for a professional zookeeper includes observing animal behavior, cleaning exhibits, training animals, creating enrichment items, interacting with
guests, among other duties. “It’s an honor to care for cheetahs, which create a deep appreciation for the natural world in everyone who sees them,” said Ben Klopf, Animal Care Manager at The Living Desert. “Our zookeepers are excited to share the experience of caring for these amazing animals with the winner of this promotion.”
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Entrants must be 18 and older to enter. Winners are selected at random and will be notified via email. For more information, visit www. LivingDesert.org or call 760-3465694. The Living Desert is located at 47900 Portola Avenue in Palm Desert.
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