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General Patton Memorial Museum Well Worth the Day Trip
By Alison Elsner
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ust 30 miles east of Indio can arguably be found one of the most satisfying day trips in the country. The General Patton Memorial Museum proudly salutes visitors, established to honor the late General George S. Patton and the thousands of men who served with him at the Desert Training Center (DTC) and overseas during World War II. The museum is located off Interstate 10 at Chiriaco Summit, at the entrance to the command post for the DTC during World War II. Here’s some quick historical background before you make the trip: In February, 1942, the U.S. military – up to its epaulets in the throes of World War II – developed a plan to stop Germany’s advance in Northern Africa. It just so happens that the landscape east of Indio replicated the harsh conditions of the African desert, and General George S. Patton, Jr. was designated to establish the “Desert Training Center”, or DTC there. He was tasked with training men and machines for desert combat action at Camp Young, which had the benefit of proximity to water with the newly constructed Colorado River Aqueduct. The area selected by General Patton in the Mojave and Sonoran deserts encompassed approximately 18,000 square miles, making it the largest military installation and maneuver area in the world. It stretched from the outskirts of Pomona, California eastward to Phoenix and Yuma, Arizona. It eventually became the training ground for more than a million troops in seven armored divisions and 13 infantry divisions. Patton imposed an intense training regimen, and conditions were primitive during the four months he was
on site before being dispatched to Operation Torch, the North African campaign to invade Casablanca, which was decisive in Allied victory. Patton himself shunned the offer to stay at a hotel in Indio, instead bunking with his men amidst the sand and scorpions. The U.S. War Department designating the DTC Command Post as Camp Young, in recognition of General S.M.B. Young who had fought Indians in the area and was the first Army Chief of Staff. Patton’s troops, loyal to their tough-love boss, felt the area should have been named after him instead. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) established the General Patton Memorial at the location, basically a small triangular rock monument with an American flag, in honor of the colorful and controversial general and his troops. Flash forward to 1985 when the BLM and Margit Chiriaco Rusche formed a committee that would evolve into the
non-profit General Patton Memorial Museum, a valuable repository of artifacts and informational displays related to the DTC and Patton’s activity there. The Museum officially opened in November, 1988, and thousands of people now enter its doors each year. Rusche is the daughter of early pioneers Joseph and Ruth Chiriaco, who established a service station at the site in 1933 – then called Shaver Summit before the site’s namesake was officially changed to Chiriaco Summit in 1958. The Chiriacos were influential in preserving the legacy of Patton’s influence, being a part of the scene during Patton’s wartime training. Margit Rusche lives at Chiriaco Summit and continues to serve as an active supporter of and primary force behind the Museum, along with her brother Robert, her husband Jerry and a local board of directors. Today the area features special events, group tours, remembrance
walls, natural science exhibits and fascinating historical memorabilia. Oh, and there’s still a gas station and food mart (the modern day general store) along with a Foster’s Freeze, gift shop and coffee shop on site. The tagline, “Preserving the peace through the lessons of the past” points to the Museum’s significance as so much more than a pit stop on the way to Lake Havasu. It’s a defining part of our culture, locally and nationally, and deserves to be added to your bucket list of places to visit. General Patton Memorial Museum is located at 62510 Chiriaco Road, Chiriaco Summit. For more information, call 760227-3483, or visit generalpattonmuseum. com. Museum is open daily 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m, closed Christmas and Thanksgiving. Admission: Adults $6, Seniors $5.50, Children $1.50, Active Military free. Memberships available.
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Desert X artworks, in various indoor and outdoor locations, will be available to view for free and will offer visitors a way to see the valley and reflect on serious and playful issues through the lens of the participating artists’ creativity and work. desertx.org.
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Palm Desert Public Art Documentary Film Series Featured film is “Packed in a Trunk: The Lost Art of Edith Lake Wilkinson.” University of California, Riverside Palm Desert, 75080 Frank Sinatra Dr., Palm Desert. 760-837-1663.
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Coachella Valley’s Boy and Girls Club’s Heatwave Jazz & Show Band 7 p.m. Live performance. Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis, 73741 Highway 111, Palm Desert. 760-568-3263, petecarlsonsgolf.com.
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Free Entrance Days at Joshua Tree National Park The fee-free days provide a great opportunity to visit a new place or and old favorite. Joshua Tree National Park, 74485 National Park Drive, Twentynine Palms. nps.gov.
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F4U Open Cockpit Sit in the cockpit of a vintage warbird. Palm Springs Air Museum, 745 N. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs. 760-778-6262, palmspringsairmuseum.org. Pete Carlson’s Jazz for Jazz Lovers Series 7 p.m. Live performance by The Azar Lawrence Quintet. Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis, 73741 Highway 111, Palm Desert. 760-568-3263, petecarlsonsgolf.com. Kristin Chenoweth 8 p.m. The acclaimed star brings iconic songs from her best known shows like Wicked, Glee and On the Twentieth Century –
as well as popular standards and classics from Broadway, Hollywood and beyond. McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. 760-340-2787,mccallumtheatre.com.
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‘A Visit to Papa’s Place’ with author Nancy Sindelar, Ph.D. 6:30 p.m. Lecture will introduce you to the places that Hemingway lived and worked. Through stories and photos you will gain insight into their influence on this legendary author. Palm Springs Public Library, 300 S. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs. 760-322-7323, palmspringslibrary.org.
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Pete Carlson’s Jazz for Jazz Lovers Series 7 p.m. Live performance by The Andy Martin Quintet. Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis, 73741 Highway 111, Palm Desert. 760-568-3263, petecarlsonsgolf.com.
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Join Dames d’Escoffier in a Spring farm tour of the East Valley Join us for an exciting farm tour adventure with Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI), Palm Springs as we explore the east valley’s agricultural treasures to find out “what’s growing on” this spring. On Monday, April 24, the Spring Farm Tour departs promptly at 8 a.m. from Shields Date Garden, 80225 Highway 111 at Jefferson, Indio. We will visit Burrtec Waste Management’s composting site, the Coachella Valley Water District, and visit a major grower in the fields to see what crops are being harvested. At the end of the tour, enjoy a farmto-table buffet at the Café at Shields that will include many of the vegetables and
fruits you have just seen growing. Cost for the luxury bus, narrated tour and farm-to-table buffet lunch at Shields Date Garden is $80 per person. Proceeds benefit LDEI PS Chapter’s Green Tables Initiatives in local schools. For seats and information, visit ldeips. org, or call 760-895-9899. Advance paid reservations are required.
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Question: They have not flesh, nor feathers, nor scales, nor bone. Yet they have fingers and thumbs of their own. What are they? Answer on page 15.
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Cathedral City entertainment and gaming district coming soon The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians announced it is acquiring 12.5 acres for a development project in the heart of downtown Cathedral City, and it will contribute funds to relocate a fire station currently at the site. “This is about making a large-scale investment in Cathedral City,” Chairman Jeff L. Grubbe said. “The future development will create jobs, revitalize an undeveloped downtown property and support Cathedral City’s economic development efforts. In addition, we have the honor of working with Cathedral City to relocate and build a new fire station that will allow fire fight-
ers to serve city residents from a brand new state-of-the-art facility and a more desirable location.” The Tribe will contribute $5.5 million to the City Urban Revitalization Corporation for the purpose of relocating and constructing the new fire station. In consideration of the contribution and the benefits associated with the development -- which will create jobs and help revitalize downtown – the City Urban Revitalization Corporation will transfer the property to the Tribe. In total, the Tribe’s development area includes about 13 acres at the northwest corner of Date Palm Drive
and East Palm Canyon Drive in Cathedral City. The Tribe plans to create a master plan for a new mixed-use entertainment and gaming district, which is allowable and contemplated by the Tribe’s recent gaming compact signed by Governor Jerry Brown that took effect on Oct. 31, 2016. “Cathedral City and the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians have been partners over the years on major infrastructure improvement projects for Ramon Road and Vista Chino Drive as well as partners in purchasing lifesaving equipment for our fire
and police departments,” Cathedral City Mayor Stan Henry said. “Now, we come together once more to enhance our public safety capabilities with the construction of a new south city fire station as well as building a major mixed-use commercial and gaming development that will serve as a vital anchor in moving our downtown into an entertainment district destined for residents and visitors alike.” For more information about the Tribe, visit aguacaliente-nsn.gov.
Some skin creams may contain high levels of mercury The California Department of Public Health today warned consumers not to use certain skin creams that have tested positive for high levels of mercury. Mercury is a toxic chemical and regular or prolonged exposure can result in mercury poisoning. The following products, La Tía Mána and an unlabeled cream, were recently tested and found to contain high
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levels of mercury. Both products were being sold by flea market vendors in California. There have been no reports of illnesses associated with these specific products, however, similar skin creams have previously been associated with health issues nationwide. Consumers should discontinue use of these products, as well as any skin
cream that lists mercury, mercurio, mercurous chloride, cinnabar, or calomel in the ingredients, or is otherwise packaged without any labeling. Symptoms of mercury poisoning include irritability, depression, nervousness, difficulty concentrating or remembering, fatigue, tremors, shaking or weakness, tingling or numbness in hands, feet or around the mouth.
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If you have any of these symptoms, call your health care provider. For more information, California Safe Cosmetics Program’s hotline at 877325-3223 or visitehib.org/ehib/www. ehib.org/paper7973.html?paper_ key=MSKC
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Last chance to catch the butterfly exhibit at The Living Desert The Living Desert Zoo and Garden’s Butterflies: Winged Wonders exhibit will close indefinitely Sunday, April 30. This is the last chance for guests to experience the free-flying, colorful spectacle, which will be replaced by a new and different interactive exhibit in the fall. Camel rides are also taking a hiatus this summer and will return in the fall. The Butterflies: Winged Wonders exhibit showcases over 300 butterflies from more than 30 unique species. The interactive exhibit illustrates metamorphosis from egg to butterfly. Guests are able get up close and personal with the butterflies and observe such species as the Luna Moth, Giant Swallowtail, Monarch, Zebra Longwing and more in a 2,500 square foot habitat built specially for this exhibit. “The butterfly exhibit is a temporary exhibition that allows guests up-close and personal interactions with the beauty of butterflies, while also helping to inform guests about the plight of butterflies, including the Monarch,” says Allen Monroe, President and CEO of The Living Desert. “The exhibit was
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very popular and we know our guests will feel equally as thrilled with the lorikeet exhibit taking its place in the fall.” The butterfly exhibit is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. through April 30, and admission is $3 for non-members and $2 for members. Proceeds from entry into the butterfly exhibit and camel rides go to The Living Desert’s mission of desert conservation through preservation, education and appreciation. For more information, visit LivingDesert.org or contact 760-346-5694.
Ever wonder what exactly is cataracts? Cataracts—a clouding of the eye’s lens that leads to decreased vision—affect nearly half of all adults over the age of 65. While normal aging is the most frequent cause, other risk factors include genetics, certain diseases (e.g. diabetes), eye trauma and overexposure to ultraviolet light. Although cataracts are common and easy to treat, they can lead to blindness without proper care. The role of the lens is to refract and focus light onto the retina, allowing the eye to properly interpret what it sees. When affected by a cataract, the lens becomes increasingly opaque, thus preventing light from reaching the deepest part of the eye. This leads to visual disturbances such as: • Clouded or blurred vision • Heightened sensitivity to light • Perceiving colors as dull and faded • Double vision in one eye • Clearer vision in one eye
and mainly affect vision, as outlined above. If your eye doctor diagnoses you with a cataract, he or she will want to closely monitor its progress (which is usually quite slow). Cataracts usually exacerbate symptoms of myopia (nearsightedness), but can actually create the illusion of better vision in exceptional cases. Your doctor will address any changes in your eyesight as they occur, and may also recommend sunglasses to help with light sensitivity. Having a cataract doesn’t require any major lifestyle changes, and tasks like reading and sewing won’t make it worse. Once the disease has progressed to a point where it starts to get in the way of your regular activities, surgery— the only way to effectively treat cataracts—is required. The simple outpatient procedure involves removing the clouded lens and replacing it with a synthetic replica. Full recovery takes about a month.
If you experience any of these symptoms, consult your eye doctor without delay. Note that cataracts are painless
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Palm Springs Gay Men’s Chorus celebrates ‘Palm Springs Pops’
Did you attend Woodstock or Desert Trip? If you are old enough to remember Woodstock, you may also remember filling your house with the sounds of rock music, much to the consternation of parents and grandparents, says the Association of Mature American Citizens. Well, you are now those parents and grandparents and if you want to listen to music that rocks you, you can just go ahead and listen with no trepidations. In fact, reports the “New York Times,” concerts featuring old
Capping off another successful season of shows for the Palm Springs Gay Men’s Chorus will be a tour-de-force celebration of the popular music of our lifetime with “Palm Springs Pops.” The beautiful and powerful vocal talents of local favorites Keisha D. and Charles Herrera, along with over 85 chorus voices, will sing songs of love, joy, loss and hope from “Les Miserables,” “Something Rotten!” and “Hairspray” in addition to one of George and Ira Gershwin’s most prolific musicals “Porgy & Bess.” “My philosophy this season has been
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time rock musicians aimed at old guys are big business. For example, says the Times, “the six-day music extravaganza Desert Trip, featuring the Who and fellow rock veterans like the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney and Neil Young, took in $160 million last year.” The Association of Mature American Citizens provides the Filler Files as a service on issues of concern to Americans over 50.
to give the audience not just a concert, but a dynamic show. We are thrilled to end our 3-concert season with Keisha and Charles joining our program, who are two-of-the-most vibrant and indemand performers in the Coachella Valley,” says Douglas Wilson, Artistic Director. The concert is held on April 22 and 23 at The Richards Center for the Arts at Palm Springs High School, 2401 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs. For tickets, visit PSGMC.com.
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Rising temperatures could mean potential trouble on the road this Summer As temperatures start to rise, checking your tires’ air pressure can help protect them from the heat when hitting the road this summer. Whether you’re trekking cross-country or simply to and from work, the more heat your tires are exposed to could mean potential trouble on the road. The friction from your tires rolling, turning and braking combined with higher pavement temperatures and worn tires can lead to tire blowouts. Knowing the condition of your tires can help keep your vehicle well-maintained as well as you and your family safe on the road. When it comes to tire safety, it pays to know your numbers. “Customer safety is our No. 1 priority,” said Mark Marrufo, vice president of brand marketing at Discount Tire. “Drivers should know how to maintain their tires and when to replace them when worn to ensure they don’t compromise safety when driving in summer temperatures.” To help stay safe on the road this summer, know your numbers and follow these easy T.I.R.E. tips: tread depth, inflation pressure, rotation, education.
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Don’t forget to check your tire’s tread before hitting the road. Tread depth refers to the amount of tread on a tire, which can impact handling, traction and stopping distance, especially on wet roads. Most new car tires start with 11/32 inches of tread. If your tires don’t have at least 2/32 inches, it’s time to replace them. Use the “penny test” by sticking a penny upside-down in a tread groove. If Lincoln’s entire head is visible, your tread is worn beyond the legal minimum requirement and it’s time to replace your tires.
miles or earlier if irregular or uneven wear develops. Stay educated on your tires and what you need to do to keep them safe. Inspect your spare and consider a roadside assistance plan. Some cars come with run-flat tires, which enable continued driving with no air pressure for up to 60 miles at speeds up to 55 mph, but most vehicles are equipped with either a space-saver spare or tire repair
kit. Check your trunk to see what your vehicle contains. Drivers unsure of the condition of their tires should consult an expert, and visiting a Discount Tire location for a free safety inspection is a good place to start. To locate a store near you, schedule tire service appointments or search tires and wheels by size, brand and style, or by vehicle year, make and model, visit discounttire.com.
Check your tire inflation pressure at least once a month to make sure they are at the appropriate inflation pressure. Low tire pressure leads to decreased steering and braking control, poor gas mileage, excessive tire wear and the possibility of tire failure. Temperature changes affect tire pressure. For every 10 degrees of temperature change, tire air pressure changes 1 PSI (pound per square inch). Increase tread life and smooth out your ride, rotate your tires every 6,000
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Summer Pizza Snack Total time: 22 minutes / Servings: 12 • 1 tube (8 ounces) crescent rolls • 1 tub (8 ounces) low-fat cream cheese • 1/4 cup light mayonnaise • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder • 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese • 3/4 cup sliced cherry tomatoes • 1/2 cup sliced black olives • 1/2 cup chopped broccoli florets • 1/2 cup chopped cucumber Heat oven to 375 F. In 9-by-13-inch baking pan, spread out crescent roll dough. Seal seams together to form one large rectangle across bottom of pan. Bake 10-12 minutes, or until lightly browned. Cool on rack. In small bowl, mix together cream cheese, mayonnaise and garlic powder. Spread evenly over entire cooled crust. Top with mozzarella, tomatoes, olives, broccoli and cucumber. Cut into 12 squares and serve.
Beef Burrito with Pepper Jack Cheese and Black Beans Total time: 9 minutes / Servings: 6
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic • 1 cup chunky salsa, divided • 2 cups cooked brown or white rice • 6 whole-wheat tortillas (9 inches each) • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed • 1 can (11 ounces) corn kernels, drained • 2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese • sliced green onion, including green tops In medium, nonstick skillet, brown ground beef and garlic over medium heat (break beef mixture up into smaller chunks with spatula). Drain fat and stir in 1/2 cup salsa; set aside. Spread 1/3 cup rice on center of tortilla, leaving 1/2-inch border. Scatter about 2 tablespoons beans and 1 1/2 tablespoons corn over rice. Spread 1/3 cup beef mixture and 1/4 cup cheese over corn. Top with 2 teaspoons salsa and a few slices green onion. Fold in two opposite edges of tortilla 1 inch each and roll up. Place seam-side down on microwave-safe dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas. Place burritos in microwave oven and heat 1 minute, or until heated through. Serve with remaining salsa.
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Tips to help any gardening novice grow lile a pro Horticulture enthusiasts, rejoice! It’s time to start planting the seeds of this summer’s garden. Tempted to start your own? Don’t worry: being a beginner doesn’t mean that you can’t do excellent work. Here are ten tips to help any gardening novice grow like a pro. 1. Plan it out. Before you get your hands dirty, try to envision your ideal garden as a whole. Sketch the layout of the space you have to work with and its surroundings. No matter how big or small your project may be, proper planning is the key to success. 2. Acquire tools. Digging, planting and maintaining your garden requires some basic equipment. A beginner’s toolbox should include a spade, a hoe, a rake, a trowel, a wheelbarrow, a watering can, some shears and a pair of gloves. Having the right tools makes gardening infinitely more enjoyable and helps prevent injuries. 3. Mind the lighting. Your garden or flowerbeds should ideally be located in a spot that receives lots of sunlight and little wind, but many species do well in shadier conditions. Before you settle on a variety to sow, consider its solar needs and whether or not you can fulfill them. 4. Prepare the soil. Provide your plants with the best possible soil conditions and watch them thrive! Removing rocks and pebbles, tilling the ground and adding some fertilizer goes
a long way in creating a fertile space to grow. 5. Keep bloom cycles in mind. Enjoy the results of your hard work for as long as you can by including plants that flower at different times of the season in your garden. 6. Match colors. Try to match your flowers to your home’s exterior for a stunning, cohesive effect. Don’t feature too many hues, however, to avoid a cluttered look. 7. Plant in groups. Foster cross-pollination and improve your garden’s vitality by planting in bunches. Avoid isolating single specimens—your plants are social creatures too! 8. Mix it up. Create a balanced look by varying the height and shape of the plants in your garden. 9. Give it space. Your adorable sprouts and tiny seeds will eventually grow into full-fledged adult plants. Consider how large they’ll be once they reach maturity and plan accordingly. Always follow the recommended planting depth for each variety as well. 10. Ask for help. Need some assistance? Don’t hesitate to seek advice from the pros at your local gardening center or nursery. Their valuable expertise could make a world of difference when it comes to achieving the landscaping of your dreams.
Weekly prayer for ‘Peace of Mind’
Almighty God, We bless you for our lives, we give you praise for your abundant mercy and grace we receive. We thank you for your faithfulness even though we are not that faithful to you. Lord Jesus, we ask you to give us all around peace in our mind, body, soul and spirit. We want you to heal and remove everything that is causing stress, grief, and sorrow in our lives.
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Please guide our path through life and make our enemies be at peace with us. Let your peace reign in our family, at our place of work, businesses and everything we lay our hands on. Let your angels of peace go ahead of us when we go out and stay by our side when we return. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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“ODDS ARE”
ARIES (March 21-April 19). The struggle continues between your rational ability to see the future and understand the value of goals and hard work and that fun-monkey in you seeking gratification of a more instantaneous variety.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You’re famous for your diplomacy, lovely manners and ever-considerate ways. You’ll once again be the glue that brings people together today, and, like a clear-drying glue, your efforts will be invisible, the results uncredited.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). The trick is to acknowledge the other’s traits and foibles without indulging them. It takes a light touch and a flexible but firm social boundary. The reward is a sense of connection without the codependence.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Because you are not reliant on feedback, you don’t ask for it. And yet, you need it now. Your success will depend on getting in touch with your audience, reading the room and finding the right kinds of rooms to begin with.
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GEMINI (May 21-June 21). As today’s conversation gets heated, you’ll draw from your ever-growing information banks for interesting contributions. It’s your congenial attitude they’ll remember.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Unless you’re a world leader or you’ve been placed in charge of the livelihood and future of a great number of people, avoid overly serious conversation today. Truly, such grave talk will benefit no one.
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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). If you can afford to ignore the problem, you’re rich. But if you can’t, you’ll wind up more capable, less afraid and more confident in your ability to handle and solve things.
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CANCER (June 22-July 22). Many things will go as planned to satisfy your need for order and control. And some things will not. It’s more fun when things don’t go as expected. It gives you an excuse to interact in ways you might not have had to. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Old baggage will get left on the roadside of the highway of love. Good riddance. Relationships will lighten up, cruise along and gain a real sense of progress and freedom. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). The process is the goal, really. And yet, without a stated goal, there is no process. This will all be a moot point as you follow your natural instincts today.
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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’re not looking to surround yourself with perfect people; the showoffs and know-it-alls bore you. You want a sincere connection with a flawed, compassionate, authentic individual. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). There will be plenty of appreciation for the work you’ve done. New people want you to create similar results for them, and they’ll offer to hire you, consult with you or be your apprentice.
Across 1 “___ show time!” 4 Graze 7 Trickery 13 Vet 14 Panting dog, e.g. 16 Upholstery problem 17 “I’m impressed!”
19 Nashville-based awards org. 20 “You choose” 25 Kind of grass 26 Some small batteries 27 Rush job notation 28 “Alley ___!” 30 Heavy water, for one 31 Classic children’s nursery song
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21 Slangy denial
48 Harem rooms
22 Kind of stand
49 Car ad abbr.
23 Pillbox, e.g.
51 Hardly a he-man
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52 1955 Marilyn Monroe movie, with “The” 56 Chopper 57 Better 58 Publicity, slangily 61 Hula hoop? 62 Early MP3 sharing site 63 Ninny 64 Summer hrs. in D.C. 65 “___ luck?” 66 Common ID
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Down 1 Phrase of commitment 2 Extremely 3 Librarygoer 4 Nips 5 1968 folk album 6 ___ de force 7 Football’s ___ Bowl
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8 Change, as a clock
36 “I got an ___ my test!”
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37 1970 Jack Nicholson film
10 Extremely old
45 Some grape sodas
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46 Put to work
15 Cousins of squids
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29 Earthen pot 30 All: Prefix 32 Nights before 33 Those opposed 34 Numbskull 37 Overnighted, perhaps 38 “Eureka!” 39 Workbench attachment 40 Body substances 42 Banquette item 43 Golfer Ernie 44 007, for one 45 Key on some registers 49 “Homey!” 50 Full of energy 51 Unsmiling 53 Columbus ship 54 Goes bad 55 “Concord Sonata” composer 59 “Uh-uh” 60 No Clue Answers on page 14
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Rusty tells us about collecting benefits provided to a surviving spouse
By AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor Association of Mature American Citizens Dear Rusty: I was born in 1951 and have not yet applied for my Social Security benefits, and I know that when I reach my full retirement age this year I will be able to get 100% of the benefit I’m entitled to. However, I don’t really need the extra money right now, so I’m thinking of not applying and letting the monthly payment grow by 8% annually until 2021 and then start collecting at age 70. What happens if I die before I start collecting, relative to my wife’s ability to collect benefits normally provided to a surviving spouse of the deceased? Signed: Concerned for Her Dear Concerned: Since you were born in 1951, your Social Security full retirement age (FRA) is 66. And you are correct that if you don’t apply for Social Security at that time, your benefit will grow at a rate of 8% per year (actually, 2/3rds of 1% per month) until you reach age 70. If you die before you start collecting, your spouse will be entitled to receive whatever Social Security benefit you would be entitled to if you were still alive. Social Security will compute what you would have been entitled to at your death, and your spouse would be eligible to get that amount, provided she had already reached her Social Security full retirement age; however if she had not reached her full retirement age (which as a widow may be less than her regular FRA), she would be subject to a benefit reduction. Her full retirement age as a widow would be calculated by defining her birth year as two years earlier than her actual birth year.
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Since you didn’t tell me your wife’s age, I’ll just give you the general rules: If she has already reached her widow’s full retirement age, she will get 100% of the benefit you were entitled to at death (including your increase for delaying). If she’s younger than her full retirement age, the benefit she gets would be reduced. Assuming she was born somewhere between 1945-1956, the reduction would be 0.396% per month for each month prior to her widow’s full retirement age. The earliest she can apply for widow’s benefit is age 60, and at that age she would only get 71.5% of your benefit. But if she’s younger than her full retirement age, she doesn’t have to apply for widow’s benefits at your death - she can avoid the reduction by waiting until her full retirement age to apply. She shouldn’t wait beyond her FRA to apply because survivor’s benefits don’t grow after she reaches her widow’s full retirement age. The information presented in this article is intended for general information purposes only. The opinions and interpretations expressed in this article are the viewpoints of the AMAC Foundation’s Social Security Advisory staff, trained and accredited under the National Social Security Advisors program of the National Social Security Association, LLC (NSSA). NSSA, the AMAC Foundation, and the Foundation’s Social Security Advisors are not affiliated with or endorsed by the United States Government, the Social Security Administration, or any other state government. Furthermore, the AMAC Foundation and its staff do not provide legal or accounting services. The Foundation welcomes questions from readers regarding Social Security issues. To submit a request, contact the Foundation at info@amacfoundation.org.
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Moments in history this week April 20, 2008 26-year-old Danica Patrick wins the Indy Japan 300 at Twin Ring Montegi in Montegi, Japan, making her the first female winner in IndyCar racing history. April 21, 753 According to tradition, on April 21, 753 B.C., Romulus and his twin brother, Remus, found Rome on the site where they were suckled by a she-wolf as orphaned infants. Actually, the Romulus and Remus myth originated sometime in the fourth century B.C., and the exact date of Rome’s founding was set by the Roman scholar Marcus Terentius Varro in the first century B.C. April 22, 1970 Earth Day, an event to increase public awareness of the world’s environmental problems, is celebrated in the United States for the first time. Millions of Americans, including students from thousands of colleges and universities, participated in rallies, marches, and educational programs. April 23, 1975 At a speech at Tulane University, President Gerald Ford says the Vietnam War is finished as far as America is concerned. “Today, Americans can regain the sense of pride that existed before Vietnam. But it cannot be achieved by re-fighting a war.” This was devastating news to the South Vietnamese, who were desperately pleading for U.S. support as the North Vietnamese surrounded Saigon for the final assault on the capital city. April 24, 1982 Hollywood royalty, fashion model, Oscar-winning actress, controversial anti-war activist. Jane Fonda fit all of these descriptions by the late 1970s and 1980s, when she emerged in her latest incarnation–exercise guru. On April 24, 1982, Fonda extended her reach into the home-video market with the release of Workout, the first of her many bestselling aerobics tapes. April 25, 1983 The Soviet Union releases a letter that
Russian leader Yuri Andropov wrote to Samantha Smith, an American fifth-grader from Manchester, Maine, inviting her to visit his country. Andropov’s letter came in response to a note Smith had sent him in December 1982, asking if the Soviets were planning to start a nuclear war. At the time, the United States and Soviet Union were Cold War enemies. April 26, 1954 The Salk polio vaccine field trials, involving 1.8 million children, begin at the Franklin Sherman Elementary School in McLean, Virginia. Children in the United States, Canada and Finland participated in the trials, which used for the first time the now-standard double-blind method, whereby neither the patient nor attending doctor knew if the inoculation was the vaccine or a placebo. On April 12, 1955, researchers announced the vaccine was safe and effective and it quickly became a standard part of childhood immunizations in America. In the ensuing decades, polio vaccines would all but wipe out the highly contagious disease in the Western Hemisphere.
Weird and Fun Facts • Handshakes were originally meant to make sure that the person you were meeting wasn’t carrying a concealed weapon. The hand clasp proved that your hand was empty and shaking was meant to dislodge any weapons hid-
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ing up the sleeve. • Guinness Book of Records holds the record for being the book most often stolen from Public Libraries.
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