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CELEBRATING THE RESIDENTIAL PARK COMMUNITIES FOR 62 YEARS

HOTEL PASEO AND AC3

Bringing new energy, top flight design and exceptional cuisine to Palm Desert — Page 6

Valley News

Salome’s Stars

Service Directory

Desert Film Society

Strange But True

Classifieds

Pet of the Week “Pet Rescue”

ENTERTAINMENT Check out this week’s calendar listings to get your weekend started.

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100 Years of the Desert

SOCIAL SECURITY MATTERS “Taxing SS Benefits.”

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RECIPE PBJ Scones.

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Calendar of Events September 29

October 7

Films on the Great Lawn The Perfect Game, This week’s featured film will be The Perfect Game. Based on a true story, The Perfect Game is a comedy, drama about group of boys from Mexico who become the first nonU.S. team to win the Little League World Series. This event is free. Gate opens at 7 pm. with the film beginning at 7:30 pm. Filmgoers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and small picnic items for the outdoor screening. Sunnylands Center and Gardens, 37977 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. sunnylands.org/ events.

Bill Murray, Jan Vogler & Friends Along with violin and piano, the Hollywood-A-lister and virtuosic cellist perform a program that celebrates Murray’s love for classical music and the strong artistic voices that have influenced generations of artists. McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. 760-340-2787, mccallumtheatre.com

September 30 Tower of Power Known for their large horn section and unique blend of soul, funk and jazz, the group has been on the music scene for 49 years. Spotlight 29 Casino, 46200 Harrison Place, Coachella. 760-775-5566, spotlight29.com.

October 5 Palm Desert Concerts in the Park Music lovers can look forward to diverse musical offerings from reggae to R&B, country to indie and more. This week’s featured band is The Long Run - Experience the Eagles. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring picnic baskets, blankets, and lawn chairs. Food trucks will be onsite. Palm Desert Civic Center Park, 43900 San Pablo Avenue, Palm Desert. 760-346-0611, ext. 416, palm-desert.org

October 6 Olivia Newton-John With a career spanning more than five decades she is still a vibrant, creative individual adored by fans around the globe. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. 760-342-5000, fantasyspringsresort.com

Desert Glow Fest Jump and sing along to DJ while the paint flows. Run/walk through a 5K black light glow course where you are doused with even more paint and glow the night away. New this year, all age obstacle course along our Black Light Lit Course, Art Zone, Kid Zone and a 21 and older – food, wines and brew tastings. 68600 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City. dgfest.net. Dinner in the Canyons An evening nestled in the lush and legendary Indian Canyons with only the stars above, and the gentle Desert breeze whispering through the palms. Sunset reception followed by a Native-inspired sit-down dinner. Also includes live entertainment, music, live auction of original Native American art and jewelry, silent auction and more. Agua Caliente Cultural Museum, 760-778-1079, accmuseum. org/2017-Dinner-in-the-Canyons Open Cockpit Sit inside the cockpit of a vintage warbird, inside an air conditioned hangar. Please remember to wear comfortable clothing and rubber soled shoes. Palm Springs Air Museum, 745 N. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs. 760-778-6262, palmspringsairmuseum.org

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NFL Boycott By Bob Franken I did it! I made it through Sunday without watching an NFL game! Perhaps I didn’t mention it, but I’ve decided to boycott the National Football League. It’s not an easy decision for me. I played football. Come to think of it, that might explain my mental acuity (or lack thereof). But I’ve had a lifetime attachment to the game. Until now. At least I won’t be watching the pros play on TV, and certainly not in person. That’s become way too expensive. The reason for my shunning the NFL can be explained in two words. You can probably guess them. No, not those two words. I’m talking about Colin Kaepernick, the quarterback who isn’t -- isn’t on any pro squad in spite of the fact that he is way more qualified than many of the others who’ve at least hung on as backups. Kaepernick created quite an uproar last year when he was with the San Francisco 49ers. He chose not to stand during the playing of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” He explained that it was his way of expressing opposition to the sometimes deadly police brutality on so many occasions aimed at minorities and the mistreatment in general of the poor and people of color. And in spite of crushing pressure to abandon his protest, he refused. He continued to sit out and, finally, kneel out during the national anthem. At the end of last year, Kaepernick decided to become a free agent, to leave the 49ers and to try to sign a more lucrative contract with another team. But guess what? No other organization would have anything to

do with him. In spite of his obvious talents and record, including a Super Bowl win as the starting quarterback, Kaepernick was not hired by any franchise, even those who developed a dire need for quarterback help. It’s obvious that his protest is the reason; equally obvious that he’s been blackballed. Some of the team owners – a conservative bunch of rich guys – simply are bugged by his action or by his violation of the make-no-waves mandate. Others are more concerned that the controversy would antagonize fans, so their stifling of the free expression that is so fundamental in the USA was a financial decision – an un-American one, but strictly about profits. So the NFL is without Kaepernick, and it’ll be without Franken. As much as I love the game, this isn’t a big decision. I’ve already chosen not to go to any games of the Washington pro football club because of the team name, the R-word. So ignoring the whole thing is not that big a deal, particularly with the dismal record the National Football League has had dealing with pervasive head injuries to its players and the lengths league officials went to hide the danger. Besides, I have baseball, and if I must get a football fix, there’s the college game, although thanks to the NCAA, that also is dicey. Perhaps as the season goes on, some NFL owner will be desperate for a quarterback, so much so that he’ll be forced to miraculously rediscover his sense of American decency and take on Colin Kaepernick. © 2017 Bob Franken Distributed by King Features Synd.

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• Breaking & Entering, 2700 Block Golf Club Dr., Cathedral City. • Disorder,43400 Block Stony Hill CT, La Quinta. • Other Sexual Offense, 78300 Block Varner Rd, Palm Desert. • Robbery, 400 Block S Calle Encilia, Palm Springs.

September 14

• Assault, 56400 Block Monroe St, La Quinta. • Breaking & Entering, 800 Block S Riverside Dr., Palm Springs. • Drugs, 74500 Block St HWY 111, Palm Desert. • Property Crime, 71800 Block St HWY 111, Rancho Mirage.

September 15

• Breaking & Entering, 2300 Block Via Lazo, Palm Springs. • Theft, 72500 Block St HWY, Palm Desert. • Theft of Vehicle, 1800 Block Golf Club Dr., Cathedral City. • Theft of Vehicle, 84000 Block Avenue 54, La Quinta.

September 16

• Assault, 200 Block E Arenas Rd, Palm Springs.

• Disorder, Indian Trail Rd & St HWY 111, Rancho Mirage. • Property Crime, 1 block Kavenish Dr W, Palm Desert. • Theft, 80000 Block Palm Circle Dr, La Quinta. • Theft of Vehicle, 69500 Block St HWY 111, Cathedral City.

September 17 • Assault, 52100 Block Avenida Herrera, Palm Desert. • Assault, 47700 Block Adams St, La Quinta. • Breaking & Entering, 2100 Block Junipero Av, Palm Springs. • Robbery, 1700 Block E Palm Canyon Dr., Cathedral City.

September 18. • Breaking & Entering, 81700 Block Hidden Links Dr, La Quinta. • Drugs, 74600 Block Peppertree Dr., Rancho Mirage. • Theft of Vehicle, 1200 Block E Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs. • Theft, 79200 Block St HWY 111, Palm Desert. • Theft, 5600 Block E Ramon Rd, Cathedral City.

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Trivia Test

Senior News Line

By Fifi Rodriguez

National Park Discount Is Still a Great Deal If you’d planned to pick up a couple of senior passes to the national parks as part of your autumn leaf-peeping travels, you’ll need to increase your budget. The lifetime access pass has gone from $10 to a whopping $80. The senior pass (full name: America the Beautiful – The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass) is a bargain, providing admission to recreation areas run by the National Park Service, U.S. Fish & Wildlife, U.S. Forest Service and more. If you don’t want to pay the $80 all at once, consider a one-year pass for $20. Do that for four years, and you can convert it to a lifetime pass. There still are ways to visit our parks without breaking the bank. Some parks only charge a few dollars for admission. Others, like the national monuments, are free. Those that do charge have some free days designated each year. If you’re taking a trip soon, here’s a warning: The parks service is inundated with requests for passes, and you might not get yours before you leave. However, print out the confirmation you receive and take that with you, as well as a picture ID. If you’re planning to buy your pass at the recreation site, phone ahead; many have run out of passes. To buy online, go to yourpassnow.com. You’ll pay an extra $10 processing fee. If you are permanently disabled, you can get a free pass with documentation. If you already have the $10 lifetime pass, you won’t have to pay for a new one; you’re grandfathered in ... unless you lose the one you now have. For more information, go online to www.nps.gov, where you’ll learn about parks by state, and locations to buy a pass.

1. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What was the name of George Washington’s estate? 2. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Who was the first president to appear at a live televised news conference? 3. TELEVISION: In what year did the children’s show “Sesame Street” debut? 4. MATH: In Roman numerals, what is D divided by X? 5. LITERATURE: Who wrote the 19th-century novel “Mansfield Park”? 6. MEDICAL: What is a common name for the childhood disease varicella? 7. ASTRONOMY: What is the only planet in our solar system named after a female deity? 8. MEASUREMENTS: What is the metric equivalent of a teaspoon? 9. NICKNAMES: What major city is also known as “The Big Smoke”? 10. BIRTHSTONES: What is the official birthstone of September? © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc. ANSWER TO TRIVIA ON PAGE 13

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By Matilda Charles

Dinner in the Canyons Saturday, October 7th The Annual Dinner in the Canyon is an evening like no other. Nestled in the lush and legendary Indian Canyons with only the stars above, and the gentle Desert breeze whispering through the palms. With exclusive privilege to the Museum, Andreas Canyon is once again our backdrop for the evening, beginning with the Sunset reception at 5:30 overlooking the ever changing vistas that are the Coachella Valley. This is followed by a sit-down dinner in the historic home of the Agua Caliente People at 6:30, surrounded by the magical serenity that has made this canyon famous around the world. While the majestic setting may be enough, 2017 is slated to be more

exciting than ever. Just before them leaving for a tour of Asia, Steven Rushingwind and the Native Groove will be stopping to perform live on stage. This multiple Native Grammy nominated and award winning group will offer their unique blend of Native and Jazz music to add yet more excitement to an already packed evening. We will also welcome back a Silent Auction during cocktails and a Live Auction during dinner; all proceeds benefitting the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum, its program, events and exhibitions. $300 for members, $375 for non-members. For more detailed information and to purchase tickets go to accmuseum.org

PS Historical Society presents ‘Palm Springs loves Lucy & Desi’ In partnership with Lucie Arnaz, the Palm Springs Historical Society, located at the McCallum Adobe Museum, 221 S. Palm Canyon Dr. in the Village Green, presents Palm Springs Loves Lucy & Desi. The exhibit features clips from family home movies, clothing, posters, memorabilia and ephemera. Many of the items presented are on loan from the National Comedy Center in Jamestown, New York (Lucy’s birthplace). The home movies, provided by Lucie Arnaz, were filmed at their Thunderbird Country

Club home where the famous family relaxed with friends away from the pressures of their hectic television production schedule and in various locales around Palm Springs in the 1940s and ‘50s. On Sunday, October 15, the anniversary of the airing of the first episode of “I Love Lucy,” Lucie Arnaz will host a wine and cheese reception at the museum from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Admission is free but space is limited. pshistoricalsociety.org or 760-323-8297.

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Desert Film Society presents ‘Silent Heart’

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“Three generations of a family gather over a weekend. The sisters Sanne and Heidi have accepted their terminally-ill mother’s desire to die before her disease worsens; but, as the weekend progresses, their mother´s decision becomes harder and harder to deal with, and old conflicts come to the surface.” – LevelK Films

The Desert Film Society presents California Premiere of ‘Silent Heart’ on Saturday, October 7, 2017. Doors open at 9:30 am with film introduction at 9:50 am., film will start at 10 am. Discussion follows the film.

Screening is held at Camelot Theatres, 2300 E Baristo Road in Palm Springs. Free to Desert Film Society Members. $15 at the door. For more information, call 760-770-0507 or visit desertfilmsociety.com

Special City Council Candidate Forum Organized Neighborhoods of Palm Springs (One-PS) and the Friends of the Palm Springs Public Library invite the entire community to attend a special City Council Candidate Forum on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. The event, moderated by Emmy and Peabody award-winning journalist Hank Plante, will kick off at 2 pm with a Candidate meet-and-greet followed by the forum at 2:30 pm at the Library, 300 S. Sunrise Way. There are currently two open seats available on

the Palm Springs City Council. The Candidate Forum will be recorded and broadcast to view online the following day at www.palmspringsca.gov and available to view throughout the month of October on Palm Springs Community Television Channel 17. The City’s municipal election is Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017. For more information about candidates and local ballot Measures D & E, please visit www.VotePalmSprings.com

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WORD SEARCH Religious Directory † BERMUDA DUNES

† LA QUINTA

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

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

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

† CATHEDRAL CITY Apostolic Assembly of Faith 69009 Dinah Shore Drive, Cathedral City, 760-321-2077

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A budding presidential gardener His entrepreneurial spirit helped an 11-year-old boy achieve an opportunity he can tell his grandkids about. He convinced President Donald Trump to hire him to mow the White House lawn. Young Frank Giaccio of Falls Church used a push mower to trim the grass in the Rose Garden, says the Association of Mature American Citizens.

Mr. Trump was apparently so impressed he took the time to step outside and give Frank a presidential high-five. The Association of Mature American Citizens [www.amac.us] provides the Filler Files as a service on issues of concern to Americans over 50.

Glory of God Ministries 67399 East Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City. 760-321-5222, glorytogod.org Hosanna City Church 35688 Cathedral Canyon Drive, Cathedral City, 760-327-1451, hosannacitychurch.org Korean Presbyterian Church of Palm Springs 38088 Chuperosa Lane, Cathedral City 760-770-4268

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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September 28, 2017

Hotel Paseo and AC3

Bringing new energy, top flight design and exceptional cuisine to Palm Desert

By Alison Elsner In 1946, visionary Cliff Henderson built a grand thoroughfare he called El Paseo and punctuated it with stately palm trees, with the first store on this opulent shopping district opening up a decade later. The most upscale business corridor in the desert has been distinguished by its high end pedigree that attracts shoppers and diners on the hunt for apparel from the likes of Escada and cuisine served up by top restaurateurs such as Wolfgang Puck. The City of Palm Desert can now add lodging to its El Paseo lineage, with the imminent grand opening of Hotel Paseo, scheduled to fling open its architecturally exquisite doors to the public within a few short weeks. The highly anticipated hotel was green lighted by city officials in 2013 as part of the city’s long-range property management plan, and it broke ground in November, 2015. Hotel Paseo, a three-story, 150-room luxury boutique hotel just off the main drag of El Paseo, is the city’s first new luxury hotel built in more than 30 years. It now occupies the space formerly used for the big white tent during annual Fashion Week, which has relocated to the upper parking deck at the Gardens on El Paseo.

A $36 million venture, the hotel was designed by Westwood-based architectural firm Gene Fong Associates, with interior design by Los Angeles-based Kay Lang + Associates. The project is being built by Indian Wells-based Watkins Landmark Construction. The hotel will be independently operated under the Marriott Autograph Collection, which means guests can earn and redeem Marriott rewards. During the 2017-18 fiscal year, the city of Palm Desert is anticipating $13.6 million revenue from hotel taxes, about $2 million of which will be generated from the two percent increase in the TOT (transient occupancy tax) rate approved by voters in November, 2016. Hotel Paseo will certainly pull its weight in contributing to these revenues, which in turn bodes well for supporting city services. Here are the features being rolled out from Hotel Paseo: ￭ Sleek lines and luxurious features complemented with a soft neutral palette ￭ One-of-a-kind artwork curated from local artisans in every room ￭ Private balconies showcasing stun-

ning mountain views from virtually every room and suite ￭ Bathrooms with spa-like amenities, glass-enclosed showers and frosted barn door entry ￭ Suites with special amenities like billiard tables, soaking tubs and extralarge balconies ￭ A visually appealing pool with a cabana bar, a rejuvenating AVEDA Spa and a high tech Life Fitness gym One of the more unique attractions will be a super chic, fully renovated, vintage 26 foot 1950 Airstream Cruiser Suite. You read it right. A sleek chrome trailer will be transformed into an overnight getaway, kind of like a highly urban and luxury camping experience. The other big draw for the Hotel will be the opening of a new, independent, chef-driven restaurant next to the hotel but with its own separate address and unique identity. Far from being a (gasp) hotel restaurant, AC3 Restaurant + Bar is gaining attention as a soon-to-be major attraction unto itself within the desert, bringing the taste of Uptown Palm Springs to El Paseo. AC3 is a partnership between TRIO

Restaurant owner Tony Marchese and chef Andrew Copley, owner of Copley’s on Palm Canyon, both top dining venues in Palm Springs. AC3 was named as a reference to Copley, his wife Juliana and Marchese’s partnership. Its focus will be on comfort food, fun flavors and New American cuisine. AC3 will offer extensive seating, along with a full bar and barseating section and a patio for those wishing to dine alfresco. (That’s how you say it on El Paseo). The restaurant will also supply full food and beverage service to Hotel Paseo guests including room service, catering for special events at the hotel’s event facilities and treats at the poolside bar. Hotel developers were so impressed by Marchese’s and Copley’s ideas about the restaurant that they gave them full control on the AC3’s construction, look, design… and of course cuisine. They earned their creative freedom and are stepping up to the task big-time. Marchese says, “I’m beyond excited that the Copleys and I have been able to create something innovative and fresh. This will be a destination for both locals and travelers, and to be able to expand our presence in the desert takes our own projects and creativity to the next level as well as introduces scores of people to an inspiring way of life through outstanding food and design elements. This is now Where Palm Desert Eats, Drinks and Meets.” The stakes are fairly high for Hotel Paseo, but the City of Palm Desert can likely rest assured that they’ll receive a significant return on investment, especially given the meticulous attention that has been paid to design, construction and amenities. The new hotel is a big bountiful bow on top of the El Paseo package, and what a lovely gift it will be for residents as well as visitors to our Coachella Valley. Hotel Paseo, 45400 Larkspur Lane, Palm Desert, 760-340-9001, hotelpaseo.com. AC3 Restaurant + Bar, 45350 Larkspur Lane, Palm Desert, ac3palmdesert.com.

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Pet of the Week “Pet Rescue” Hi, everyone! My name is Manny and I’m a male wirehaired Terrier mix. My fur is a combination of buff, rust, and white. I’m a baby– about 4 months old so my present weight of about 8/9 pounds will increase as I grow older. I give a scruffy Manny: Terrier appearance and I’m mix, 4 month old absolutely adorable. People smile when they look at me because I’m so cute. I’m very active and I love to play as all puppies do. I especially like playing and sleeping with my toys! My appetite is very good as I’m a growing boy and I love to eat. My young age would be an advantage for you as you can train me to be the best boy for you. I’m a good boy and I’d like nothing more than to find my forever home with you. I’d be a great family dog because I’m energetic and full of life! I get along well with children and other dogs Please come and visit me, but be prepared to fall in love on the spot! I’m all ready to go. Can’t wait to meet you! –Xoxo Your Magnificent Manny • Adoptable • Small • Spayed/Neutered • Up-to-date with routine shots

For more information, visit www.coachellapetrescuecenter.org 83-496 Avenue 51, Coachella 760-398-7722 petrescuecenter@gmail.com

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Flashback By Mick Harper 1. Which bubblegum artist actually charted with “Hooray for Hazel”? 2. Who wrote and released “Stoned Soul Picnic”? 3. What new group had a lot of success with “Kind of a Drag”? 4. Who sang “Out Here on My Own?” 5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “Listen to me, baby, it’s hard to settle down. Am I asking too much for you to stick around?” Answers............................... 1. Tommy Roe, in 1966. Not only did it chart (No. 6), but it went to No. 2 in Canada and No. 1 in New Zealand. 2. Laura Nyro, in 1968. The song was later picked up by The 5th Dimension. Nyro’s songs were covered by many artists over the years, including Blood, Sweat & Tears, Barbra Streisand and Peter, Paul and Mary. 3. The Buckinghams, in 1966. The group took their name as a way to stand out during the British music invasion. They were from Chicago. 4. Irene Cara. The song was used in the film “Fame” in 1980. 5. “I’m Gonna Make You Mine,” by Lou Christie in 1969. The song peaked at No. 10 in the U.S. and charted in more than a half-dozen countries, reaching No. 2 in the U.K. © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Now Here’s a Tip By JoAnn Derson • If you use cold water to clean all of your clothes, you’ll save about $40 a year in electricity costs. Your clothes will last longer too. And consider a clothesline for airdrying items like towels and sheets on nice days. That saves electricity as well. • “I just filled a nick in my wood floor with a brown crayon. It totally works. I just rubbed it into the mark, and then used a soft rag to work it in. You can’t even tell where it was. I thank my dad for this tip.” – C.L. in Arizona • “To see the numbers on my socket set, I used my wife’s red nail polish. I painted it over the numbers and then quickly used a tissue to wipe off the excess. The red color sunk into the indentations, making the numbers easier to read.” – E.L.D. in Indiana • “To get my kids to do chores, I sometimes will leave the tasks I want done written on sticky notes. The kids have to complete the tasks and turn in the notes to me in order to get their allowances. Some money is just given, but more chores means more money. It motivates them to do more.” – L.P. in Florida • You may have heard this before, but some people don’t believe it: Skip the fabric softener on your towels, because while it does make them soft and fluffy, it also takes away their efficiency at absorbing water over time. If your towels don’t dry like they used to, double wash them – one cycle with hot water and added baking soda (which also de-stinks them) followed by another hot water cycle with only vinegar. It’ll do the trick! Send your tips to Now Here’s a Tip, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803. © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.

September 28, 2017

Social Security Matters

“Ask Rusty” - Taxing SS Benefits Dear Rusty: My wife started collecting Social Security at her full retirement age of 66. I am 60 and still working, and I think it is unfair that we must add her Social Security earnings to mine when we file taxes. She has also worked some this year. Do we need to add this amount she received to our wages when we file? Signed: Overtaxed Dear Overtaxed: We regularly hear from people who, like you, are upset to find that their Social Security benefits can contribute to their tax liability. After all, you paid into Social Security with your taxable earnings so benefits shouldn’t be taxable, right? Well they weren’t when Social Security was first enacted in the late 1930’s. But way back in 1983 Congress changed that to make up to 50% of benefits taxable if your income was over a certain limit, and then in 1993 another income threshold was added to make up to 85% of benefits taxable. And yes, since you’re married and file jointly all of your combined income, including any earnings either of you have, affects the amount of your Social Security benefits that will be taxable. Without getting into the reasons or fairness, here’s how taxing Social Security works: Social Security uses what’s called “provisional income” to determine if your benefits are taxable. Provisional income includes the Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) amount on your tax return, with certain deductions (i.e., tax-

exempt interest) and any non-taxable income added back in, plus 50% of you total Social Security benefit - in other words your total gross income plus half of your total annual Social Security benefit. If your provisional income exceeds certain levels, a portion of your Social Security becomes taxable income; if it doesn’t exceed those limits your benefits aren’t taxable. The income levels to determine tax liability are different depending upon whether your tax filing status is “single” or “married filing jointly”. Single people with provisional income of $25,000 or less and married couples filing jointly with provisional income of $32,000 or less pay no income taxes on their benefits. For single people with provisional income between $25,000 and $34,000 and married people with provisional income between $32,000 and $44,000, up to 50% of their benefits are taxable. And for those over those income thresholds, up to 85% of benefits are taxable. If there’s any good news in this, it’s that only your gross income in excess of those thresholds count when computing the amount of your Social Security that is taxable. Take, for example, a couple whose total provisional income is $60,000, about $15,000 of which is one half of their total combined Social Security benefits. Zero percent of the first $32,000 of provisional income is taxable; 50% of the income between $32,000 and

$44,000 ($12,000) is taxable; and 85% of the provisional income over $44,000 is taxable. So to do the math for this example: • 0% of the first $32,000 is taxable Social Security income • 50% of the income between $32,000$44,000 is taxable Social Security income (50% of $12,000 equals $6,000) • 85% of the income amount over $44,000 is taxable Social Security income (85% of $16,000 equals $13,600) These three segments are added together to compute your taxable Social Security income. In this example for a married couple with $60,000 in provisional income, $0+$6000+$13600 equals $19,600 in taxable Social Security income. In other words, $19,600 of their total $30,000 Social Security benefit is taxable (about 65% in this example). So yes, adding Social Security income to your wages can have tax implications but it is the current law. Although there are active proposals in Congress to eliminate taxing of Social Security benefits, none have gained enough traction to predict success. For this reason, you should always consult with a Tax Advisor whenever any additional income might increase your tax liability. 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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Recipe of the Week Kitchen Diva By Angela Shelf Medearis

Breakfast for Busy Days

With the new school year upon us, it may be difficult to maintain a healthy meal schedule. Nutrition plays an important role in a successful school year for children and a productive workday for adults. Nutrition and mental alertness go hand in hand. It’s often said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, yet 35 to 40 percent of all Americans skip breakfast. The statistics for children are just as alarming -- as many as 48 percent of girls and 32 percent of boys do not eat breakfast every day. Additionally, for many children, breakfast is a trip to a convenience store or a vending machine for a soda and a high-fat, high-sugar pastry. This is definitely not the best choice for the nutrients they need, nor is it cheap. Children who are nutritionally fit are more likely to have the energy, stamina and self-esteem that enhance their ability to learn. But, as they run out the door with thoughts of seeing old classmates, joining new clubs, participating in school sports and getting good grades, they might not be paying much attention to the proper nutrition needed to accomplish all of this. For children and teens, a morning meal is especially important to prepare them to meet the challenges of learning. Many studies have shown that those who eat a morning meal tend to perform better in school, score higher on tests, have higher

school attendance and less tardiness, and have better concentration and muscle coordination. Also, children who eat breakfast have fewer hungerinduced stomachaches and are less likely to be overweight. You can make breakfast fun by planning it with your child. Decide who prepares what and work together to get it done. If your child doesn’t like traditional breakfast foods, don’t worry -- breakfast food can be any food they like, even a slice of pizza. Keep quick-to-fix foods on hand or get breakfast foods ready the night before, such as mixing a pitcher of juice. If children say they’re not hungry, start them out with something light like juice or toast, and send them off with a nutritious mid-morning snack such as yogurt, cheese or a bagel. Some children believe skipping breakfast may help them lose weight, but just the opposite is true. Skipping meals often leads to overeating later in the day. Getting too hungry can lead to a lack of control and the inability to determine when you are full. This can result in consuming more calories than if you had eaten a good breakfast. Good nutrition is crucial for social, emotional and psychological development. Teaching children how to eat healthy will enable them to establish a foundation of good nutrition and healthy lifestyle habits that will benefit them for the rest of their lives. This easy, make-ahead recipe for peanut butter and jelly scones can be a quick breakfast along with a cup of milk or a smoothie, a lunch-time treat or an after-school snack. It’s also a fun

way to teach your children basic baking skills!

Combine the flours, brown sugar, baking soda, cream of tartar, cinnamon and salt in a food processor. Pulse to combine. Add the peanut butter by spoonfuls to the flour mixture. Pulse until the mixture is combined and looks like sand. Transfer to a mixing bowl and stir in the berries. Stir the yogurt and egg together in a small bowl and add to the flour mixture. Stir with a spoon until combined. Use your hands, if necessary, to ensure that all of the flour is incorporated.

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PBJ Scones Ingredients • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour • 1/2 cup whole-wheat pastry flour • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar • 1 teaspoon baking soda • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1 cup natural unsalted creamy peanut butter • 1 package (5 ounces) mixed dried berries (about 1 cup) • 3/4 cup fat-free vanilla Greek yogurt • 1 large egg

Preparation:

Heat oven to 400 F. Line a heavy baking sheet with parchment paper.

Transfer dough to a lightly floured work surface and gently pat into a circle about 1 inch thick. Cut the dough into 8 equal wedges. Arrange wedges on the baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, or until lightly browned. Let cool slightly and serve warm. Makes 8 servings. TIP: Scones can be frozen and then reheated by wrapping them in a damp, food-safe paper towel, and heating on DEFROST in the microwave for 45 seconds. Angela Shelf Medearis is an award-winning children’s author, culinary historian and the author of seven cookbooks. Her new cookbook is “The Kitchen Diva’s Diabetic Cookbook.” Her website is www.divapro.com. To see how-to videos, recipes and much, much more, Like Angela Shelf Medearis, The Kitchen Diva! on Facebook. Recipes may not be reprinted without permission from Angela Shelf Medearis. © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc., and Angela Shelf Medearis

SALOME’S STARS WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 25, 2017 BORN THIS WEEK: You have a gift for understanding people’s needs. You have a low tolerance for those who act without concern for others.

ARIES (MARCH 21 TO APRIL 19) This is a good time for the usually outspoken Lamb to be a bit more discreet. You still can get your point across, but do it in a way less likely to turn off a potential supporter.

LIBRA (SEPTEMBER 23 TO OCTOBER 22) You might need more facts before you can decide on a possible career change. But you should have no problem making a decision about an important personal matter.

TAURUS (APRIL 20 TO MAY 20) Good news: All that hard work you put in is beginning to pay off. But you need to watch that tendency to insist on doing things your way or no way. Be a bit more flexible.

SCORPIO (OCTOBER 23 TO NOVEMBER 21) You’re respected by most people for your direct, no-nonsense approach to the issues. But be careful you don’t replace honest skepticism with stinging sarcasm.

GEMINI (MAY 21 TO JUNE 20) You might want to delay making a decision on the future of a longstanding relationship until you check out some heretofore hidden details that are just now beginning to emerge.

SAGITTARIUS (NOVEMBER 22 TO DECEMBER 21) A newly emerging situation could require a good deal of attention and some difficult decision-making. However, close friends will help you see it through.

CANCER (JUNE 21 TO JULY 22) Your reluctance to compromise on an important issue could backfire without more facts to support your position. Weigh your options carefully before making your next move.

CAPRICORN (DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 19) Family matters need your attention. Check things out carefully. There still might be unresolved tensions that could hinder your efforts to repair damaged relationships.

LEO (JULY 23 TO AUGUST 22) This is a good time for ambitious Leos or Leonas to shift from planning their next move to actually doing it. Your communication skills help persuade others to join you.

AQUARIUS (JANUARY 20 TO FEBRUARY 18) Of course you deserve to indulge yourself in something special. But for now, tuck that bit of mad money away. You’ll need it to help with a looming cash crunch.

VIRGO (AUGUST 23 TO SEPTEMBER 22) Relationships – personal or professional – present new challenges. Be careful not to let a sudden surge of stubbornness influence how you choose to deal with them.

PISCES (FEBRUARY 19 TO MARCH 20) A temporary setback in your financial situation is eased by changing some of your plans. You’ll be able to ride it out quite well until the tide turns back in your favor. © 2017 King Features Syndicate, Inc.

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Strange But True By Samantha Weaver • It was 20th-century American philosopher, writer and educator Susanne Katherina Langer who made the following sage observation: “If we would have new knowledge, we must get us a whole world of new questions.” • In Western cultures, the owl is associated with wisdom, but in some Asian countries, it’s traditionally a symbol of stupidity. • In the 9th century, a Norseman named Sigurd Eysteinsson earned the name Sigurd the Mighty while helping to lead the Viking conquest of what is now northern Scotland. As part of a continuing effort to expand his Scottish conquest, Sigurd challenged a native ruler, Mael Brigte the Bucktoothed, to a battle. Each leader was supposed to bring 40 men to the battle, but Sigurd broke his own rule and brought 80 warriors. Unsurprisingly, Brigte lost. After beheading his defeated foe, Sigurd displayed Brigte’s head on his saddle as a trophy of war. He got his just desserts in the end, though; as he rode, Sigurd’s

leg was scratched by Brigte’s buck teeth. The seemingly insignificant wound festered, and Sigurd the Mighty was killed by the infection. • You may already know that seahorses mate for life. You may not be aware, though, that as they swim, they keep their tails linked together. • Those who study such things say that Napoleon Bonaparte was partial to cashmere underwear. • Beards may be trendy these days, but if you prefer the clean-shaven look, you belong to a group that goes back further than you think. Cave art dating back to 10,000 B.C.E. depicts grown men with no beards. • The ostrich is the world’s only twotoed bird. Thought for the Day: “The world is changed not by the self-regarding, but by men and women prepared to make fools of themselves.” – P.D. James © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.

Hip-hop hoopster For those who can’t get enough of the continually updated listings in the Guinness Book of World Records, here’s a new one that will have you wondering: how did he do that? A basketball-loving California bunny, who goes by the name of Bini, has set the record for the greatest number of slam-dunks that any rabbit has sunk in

a minute. The little lagamorph - that’s the Latin name for a rabbit - dunked his tiny basketball into his tiny basketball hoop seven times in 60 seconds. 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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1927: The Valley’s first golf course planned

O’Donnell Golf Club, a nine-hole private club that was the Coachella Valley’s first golf course, was built by Thomas A. O’Donnell, an oilman who came to Palm Springs in the mid-1920s. He purchased the Palm Springs land on which the course is now built in 1925. O’Donnell also purchased 750 shares of Whitewater Mutual Water Company and helped it bring fresh water 14 miles from Whitewater Canyon to the desert before anyone knew there was water under the drifting sands of Palm Springs Village. In 1927, O’Donnell then carefully planned and, in the

next few years, built at his own expense the beautiful golf course with its magnificent palm trees, oleanders and tamarisks, and its green carpet of Bermuda and rye grasses. The course never has been allowed to die during all the years since it was constructed and now forms the cushioned turf so greatly appreciated by members and guests. In 1944, O’Donnell organized O’Donnell Golf Club as a private, non-profit club to which he gave a 99-year lease for the golf course, the reservoir property and the 750 shares of Whitewater Mutual stock.

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Calvin Klein is making a revealing fall fashion statement with a “sleevesonly” sweater that retails for $1,650, reports the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC]. The dearly priced but trendy garment actually uses a blend of wool and nylon to produce the illusion that the chest area is bare. The highly visible sleeves make it seem appropriate for a manly high school cheerleader. The Association of Mature American Citizens [www.amac.us] provides the Filler Files as a service on issues of concern to Americans over 50.

Samuel was out for a walk when it started to rain. He did not have an umbrella and he wasn’t wearing a hat. His clothes were soaked, yet not a single hair on his head got wet. How could this happen? SEE ANSWER ON PAGE 15

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