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CELEBRATING THE RESIDENTIAL PARK COMMUNITIES FOR 63 YEARS

HANUKKAH TRADITIONS IN THE DESERT Commemorating the history and culture of triumph over oppression — Page 6 RICHARDS CENTER FOR THE ARTS HELPS CELEBRATE 60 YEARS OF LOCAL HISTORY

In 1958 the Palm Springs Unified School District built and dedicated its high school auditorium. For that day and age it was one of the finest venues in the desert and remained so for many years. In addition to being used daily for school programs and events it quickly became the pre-

ferred site for many valley presenters. Last year the venerable site underwent an extensive renovation and now celebrates its 60th anniversary completely rebuilt and rededicated. Due to a generous two million dollar grant from Rozene Supple, the excellent new auditorium is now called the “Richards Center for the Arts” to honor Mrs. Supple’s family name. The endowment will enhance Ric and Rozene Supple’s Palm Springs Cultural Center’s work for local students to pursue their interest in film, performing and visual arts. PS Concerts is just one of the local groups that returned enthusiastically to the refurbished venue. Ironi-

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cally they were founded during the auditorium’s first year of operation and now celebrate their 60th Anniversary as well. The renovation efforts began with seismic improvements to the structural foundation. Because the exterior walls were historic, substantial additions to the ancient footings were added 20 feet below ground. During the reconstruction the roof was completely removed, as well as all the old seating and the entire concrete flooring. All new plumbing and electrical systems were designed and installed. The old wall coverings were also removed and replaced with firerated materials that look similar to

the originals. Diffused panels on the new house ceiling have state-of-theart sound capabilities and acoustics. All new comfortable seating has been installed, similar to the old seating in color and style but slightly more spacious and comfortable. Upgrades have been made to the projection room with new modern performance technology and computer-controlled stage equipment and sound systems. Thanks to the Palm Springs Unified School District and the generosity of the Supples, the new Richards Center for the Arts promises to be among the finest venues for performing artists and their appreciative local audiences far into the future.

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Calendar of Events December 7 The Desert Symphony Presents Under The Streetlamp Featuring former leading cast members of hit Broadway musicals including Jersey Boys, this is a concert celebration of classic hits of the American Radio Songbook from the 1950s-1970s. As they bring in the holiday season, enjoy their unique blend of tight harmonies as they join with The Desert Symphony in classic holiday songs along with favorite Doo-Wop, Motown and old time Rock ‘n’ Roll hits. McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. 760-340-2787, mccallumtheatre.com Winter Wonderful! Christmas on Broadway Broadway comes to the desert with a smashing array of your favorite holiday songs. Director and pianist Trini Garza has crafted a holiday show featuring Broadway cast of four, who bring to life such standard tunes as “Where Are You Christmas,” “Mary Did You Know,” and “All I Want For Christmas Is You” among others. Vicky’s of Santa Fe, 45100 Club Drive, Indian Wells. 760-345-9770, vickysofsantafe.com

December 7-17 Mame A classic musical based on the novel “Auntie Mame” by Patrick Dennis and the play “Auntie Mame” by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee. Mame Dennis’s eccentric, bohemian lifestyle is interrupted when her late brother’s son is entrusted to her care. But rather than adopt to any societal standards about child rearing, money-making and romance Mame does everything with her

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own dramatic flair. Says Auntie Mame, “Life is a banquet, and most poor suckers are starving to death!” Memorable songs include, “We Need a Little Christmas,” “Bosom Buddies,” and “That’s How Young I Feel.” Palm Canyon Theatre, 538 North Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs. 760-323-5123, palmcanyontheatre.org.

December 7-31 The Renova Ice Rink @ The River Families and friends will enjoy ice skating over The River’s water feature. The River, 71800 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage. 760-341-2711, theriveratranchomirage.com

December 8 Colors of Christmas This holiday tradition is celebrating its 25th anniversary with Peabo Bryson, Marilyn McCoo, Billy Davis, Jr., Ruben Studdard and Jody Watley, who will perform an evening of holiday music and classics backed up by a hot 12-piece band and spectacular choir. McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Dr, Palm Desert. 760-340-2787, mccallumtheatre.com. The Clairvoyants Thommy Ten and Amelie Van Tass were finalists on “America’s Got Talent” in 2016. They were also awarded the “German Champions of Mentalist,” “Magicians of the Year, 2015” and were enthusiastically chosen as the “World Champions of Mentalism, 2015,” a prize that hadn’t been awarded in 30 years. Agua Caliente Casino Resort & Spa, 32250 Bob Hope Dr, Rancho Mirage. 888-999-1995, hotwatercasino.com

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Now Here’s a Tip By JoAnn Derson • Buy an extra gift and wrap it, just in case you have forgotten someone. If you pick something gender-neutral, you could keep it for yourself if it goes unneeded. You won’t be caught off-guard when someone you forgot to put on your list stops by with a gift for you. • Here’s a great rule of thumb when planning a large holiday dinner: For every side dish that requires extra preparation time, plan for one or two that don’t. For instance, if you are preparing a casserole with many ingredients or complicated instructions, serve a package of vegetables that requires nothing more than steaming. If you are preparing a time-consuming dessert, buy a prepared pie or fresh fruit salad and whipped topping. Don’t overstress yourself in the kitchen. • “In my family, you come to a holiday dinner with your own plastic containers for leftovers. If you don’t bring your own, you don’t go home with tomorrow’s lunch. Mom instituted this rule after the first Thanksgiving when all the kids had moved out. We practically cleaned her out of Tupperware!” – E.Y. in New Mexico • Want to beat clutter but need to start slowly? Try this trick: Put a date label (the peel-off kind) on seldom-used items. Then if you use the item, remove the sticker. In a few months, re-evaluate what items still have stickers. • Soak cloudy glassware in hot vinegar for 15 minutes to clear them up. Wash good crystal by hand only, never in a dishwasher. • “New use for an old, useless key: Keep one handy to use as a bootscrape.” – I.G. in North Carolina Send your tips to Now Here’s a Tip, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803. © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Social Security Matters

“Ask Rusty” - Maximizing benefits and When to Retire Dear Rusty: I am looking for advice regarding maximizing social security benefits. In our case, my husband is 59 and has been on Social Security Disability for about 5 years. I am also 59 and work full time as a nurse. I would like to retire at age 62, but realistically will continue by working part time from 62-65 to keep my insurance benefits and some income. I have a fairly significant amount of money in my 401K that we can live on and delay taking Social Security benefits if need be. I have worked full time for most of the last 40 years. My maximum Social Security benefit right now at age 70 is $2,791 per month. What do you suggest would be our ideal strategy? Signed: Working Nurse Dear Working Nurse: Here are some things for you to consider: Assuming your husband will continue on Social Security disability, when he reaches his normal SS retirement age of 66 years and 8 months, his SSDI benefit will automatically convert to retirement benefits at the same monthly amount he was collecting on SSDI. Your full retirement age (FRA) is 66 years and 8 months, and if you retire as soon as you’re eligible at 62 your benefit will be 71.67% of what you would get at your FRA. For each month you wait, your benefit amount will increase slightly; if you wait until you are

63 to apply, you’ll get 76.67% of your FRA benefit. Simply speaking, the longer you wait to apply the larger your benefit will be (up to the maximum at age 70). To use a simple example, if your benefit at your FRA is $1000 and you retire at age 62, your benefit will be $716/month. If you retire at age 63 it would be $766 per month, and if you wait until you are 70 years old, it would be $1266/month. These are just examples, but based upon what you’ve told me about your age 70 benefit your numbers should be about double those in the example. You should keep in mind that if you start your benefits early and continue working, and you earn more than Social Security’s “earnings limit” ($17,040 for 2018), you will incur a reduction to your Social Security benefits to the tune of $1 for every $2 you earn over the limit. If you work and exceed the earnings test it can have a pretty severe impact on your benefits, so please be sure to factor this into your thinking when deciding when to apply. The way the excess earnings reduction works is that they withhold future benefits until they have collected what you owe due to exceeding the limit, which can hurt a lot if you’re depending upon your monthly SS income to meet expenses. They will eventually re-compute your benefit amount to help you recover all or some of what was withheld, but not until

you reach your full retirement age. In the year you reach your full retirement age the earnings limit is considerably higher ($45,360 for 2018) and the reduction is less ($1 for every $3 over the limit), and once you’ve reached your FRA the earnings test goes away and you can earn as much as you wish without a benefit reduction. Please note that the Social Security earnings limit goes up a little each year, but the reduction amount doesn’t change. Another thing to keep in mind is that should you predecease your husband, he will be entitled to 100% of whatever benefit you are receiving (provided it is more than he is already receiving). Thus applying early has consequences not only for you but also for your surviving spouse. I mention this because many couples don’t take spousal benefits into consideration when deciding when to apply. Obviously the decision when to apply is yours alone to make, but I hope the above gives you enough to make an informed choice. The information presented in this article is intended for general information purposes only. 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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Hanukkah Traditions in the Desert

Commemorating the history and culture of triumph over oppression The Torah Oasis Rancho Mirage: Perfect for all ages, Chabad Rancho Mirage’s Chanukkah Under the Stars on December 17 at 5:00pm at the amphitheater at The River at Rancho Mirage will feature a giant LED menorah, the Great Chanukah Gelt Drop, spinning a giant dreidel and live musical entertainment. There will also be hot chocolate, fresh donuts, hot potato latkes, cotton candy and glow surprises. Free. Bob Hope Drive and Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, 760-770-7785, chabadrm.com. Chabad Rancho Mirage offers programs for kids and adults, Torah studies and special events. Chabad emphasizes a system of Jewish religious philosophy and provides synagogue services and numerous educational forums, such as the recent “Great Debates in Jewish History” and sessions for women. 72295 Via Marta, Rancho Mirage, 760-770-7785, chabadrm.com.

By Alison Elsner Sometimes the commercialism of Christmas can overwhelm the cultural significance of Hanukkah, but it’s reassuring to know that there is a strong tradition of observing Hanukkah’s meaning and history here in the desert. The eight-day Jewish celebration known as Hanukkah or Chanukah commemorates the rededication during the second century B.C. of the Second Temple in Jerusalem, where Jews had risen up against their Greek-Syrian oppressors in the Maccabean Revolt. Hanukkah, which means “dedication” in Hebrew, begins on the 25th of Kislev on the Hebrew calendar and usually falls in November or December. Often called the Festival of Lights, the holiday is celebrated with the lighting of the menorah, traditional foods, games and gifts. In recent decades, particularly in North America, Hanukkah has exploded into more of a marketable phenomenon, largely because it falls near or overlaps with Christmas. More and more families have begun to present gifts to family or children during part

or all of the eight day event. From a religious perspective, however, it remains a relatively minor holiday that places no restrictions on working, attending school or other activities. The primary symbol of Hanukkah is the menorah. According to the Talmud, Judah Maccabee and the other Jews who took part in the rededication of the Second Temple witnessed what they believed to be a miracle. Even though there was only enough untainted olive oil to keep the menorah’s candles burning for a single day, the flames continued flickering for eight nights, leaving them time to find a fresh supply. This event inspired the yearly eight-day festival. Commemorating the significance of oil, Hanukkah celebrations frequently include fried food, central to the Festival of Lights. Whether it’s used for pan-frying potato pancakes, known as latkes, or deep-frying jelly doughnuts called suvganoit, oil has a deep and meaningful connection to the Hanukkah table. Locally, Jewish holiday observance is strong, with several organizations and community centers serving as popular gathering places for those

who celebrate Hanukkah, including the following: Temple Sinai Palm Desert: The Abe and Erna Bochner Jewish Community Center will host a celebration on the first night of Hanukkah, December 12 from 4:00pm – 6:00pm, at Westfield Palm Desert. Children, parents, Temple members and everyone else are invited to join the Rabbi and teachers to sing Hanukkah songs, enjoy latkes and suvganoit from Sherman’s Deli and sip hot chocolate treats from Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. The fun will take place in the area next to the holiday lounge across from Express on level one. Free. 72-840 Highway 111, Palm Desert, 760-346-2121, westfield.com. Temple Sinai is a synagogue that practices the principles of Reform Judaism as it offers a one-of-a-kind place of worship, assembly, study and celebration. For three decades, with over 400 member families, they have provided an atmosphere of warmth, inclusion, and kindness, embracing members as well as guests. 73-251 Hovley Lane West, Palm Desert, 760-568-9699, templesinaipd.org.

Temple Isaiah Palm Springs: On December 21, from 6:00pm – 7:00pm, the Palm Springs Art Museum will welcome Rabbi David Lazar who will lecture on the topic, “No Religion Is An Island: Hanukkah Candelabras From Around The World.” Rabbi Lazar brings a unique perspective to the discussion, with a distinguished background having served for more than two decades as a congregational rabbi and educator in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and Stockholm before coming to Palm Springs in 2015. He has lived in Israel for most of his adult life, from 1975 until moving to Sweden in 2010 where he served as Rabbi of the Stockholm Jewish Community. He became a Conservative Rabbi in 1993. Free. 101 N. Museum Drive, Palm Springs, 760-322-4800, psmuseum.org. Temple Isaiah and Jewish Community Center Palm Springs is a non-denominational Jewish spiritual community which constantly strives to keep attuned to the three pillars of Jewish Life: Torah (intellectual growth), Avodah (spiritual practice), and Gemilut Hasadim (fixing the world). The Temple was established in the 1940’s and offers weekly services, educational classes, and social gatherings for Jews and non-Jews. 332 W. Alejo Road, Palm Springs, 760-325-2281, templeisaiahps.com.

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Trivia Test

Senior News Line

By Fifi Rodriguez

Senior Discounts: You’ve Earned Them

1. LITERATURE: What 20thcentury author wrote a short story titled “Gimpel the Fool”? 2. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Sometimes called “the second most visited home in America,” what Memphis, Tennessee, estate was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2006? 3. GEOGRAPHY: What is the only mountain in North America that exceeds 20,000 feet? 4. FIRSTS: Who became the first woman in the British Parliament in 1919? 5. HISTORY: The International Committee of the Red Cross won what prize in 1944? 6. SCIENCE: In forensic science, what is dermatoglyphics? 7. MOVIES: In one of the movie’s classic songs, how much sugar does Mary Poppins say is necessary to make the medicine go down? 8. MUSIC: What is the classification for an album that sells 10 million copies? 9. EXPLORERS: What European explorer was the first to reach the Mississippi River in 1541? 10. MEDICAL TERMS: What is a more common name for the malady called pityriasis capitis? © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc. ANSWER TO TRIVIA ON PAGE 13

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If you’ve always prided yourself on being completely independent and have delayed being categorized as a senior, this might be the time to reconsider that. Here are some thoughts: ￭ Are you getting the correct property-tax relief? While your area might specify that you get a certain percent off your taxes because you’re a senior, it’s always possible that a clerk didn’t enter your information correctly. Ask. ￭ Are you shy about asking for your discount at restaurants or other places? Don’t be. Those dollars can add up. If you’re a member of AARP, it’s worth the yearly membership fee if you take advantage of the discounts. Check its website (aarp.org) and click on Discounts. New glasses, groceries, travel, your wireless plan with AT&T, car rental, restaurants and more – it’s all there for the taking. Be sure to always carry your AARP card with you, and get used to asking, “Do you offer senior discounts?” You’ll learn that many places do give discounts, but only if you ask. ￭ Safety calls: Many senior centers or small towns have a Good Morning program where seniors receive (or make) a call to let them know all is well. If you don’t check in or answer the phone, your emergency contact is called. If you have no emergency contact or neighbor listed, someone will come to your door to make sure you’re OK. ￭ Home help: Some communities have a weekend each year when groups help seniors with painting a porch or room, raking a yard and much more. Sign up! ￭ Be aware that not all “seniors” are the same. In some places you don’t qualify for discounts until age 65. Or maybe it’s age 50, or 55 or 62. You only need to ask. © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.

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 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

† DESERT HOT SPRINGS

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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Willow Creek Trail at Top of Tramway Now Open

Trail Closed Since 2013 Mountain Fire California State Parks and the United States Forest Service announced last week that the Willow Creek Trail located within the San Bernardino National Forest and Mount San Jacinto State Park has reopened. This trail was closed due to damage caused by the Mountain Fire in July 2013 and is a popular “through hike” between the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway and the town of Idyllwild. According to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway General Manager Nancy Nichols, “Our patrons have anxiously awaited the reopening of this route. On behalf of the Tram’s governing board of directors, I would like to

thank the staff and volunteers of the State Park and Forest Service for their hard work in completing the trail repairs.” Mt. San Jacinto State Park offers over 50 miles of hiking trails within a 14,000 acre pristine wilderness, one of the last in California. All trails can be accessed by exiting the Tramway’s Mountain Station and descending a concrete pathway to Long Valley. There you will find picnic tables, the ranger station, restrooms and directional signage for the trail system. For more trail and hiking information, please visit https://www.pstramway. com/hiking/ or www.parks.ca.gov.

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Recipe of the Week Kitchen Diva By Angela Shelf Medearis

A Christmas Party With Purpose

If you love to entertain, but feel pressured by the holiday rush, why not host a party with a purpose? A treetrimming party is one of the easiest ways to have a fun gathering for family and friends while getting some of your holiday decorating done. It’s best to schedule your party early in December, before the holiday crush of shopping and holiday events are in full force. If possible, give your guests at least two to four weeks notice. Preparing for the Party: ￭ Set up your tree and string it with lights before your guests arrive. Clear out the area around the tree so everyone has easy access to hang the ornaments. ￭ Add festive garlands or pine cone roping around the fireplace, over the doors and throughout the house. Add colorful ornaments in decorative glass bowls and vases and place them around the room. Scatter wrapped Christmas candies on the tables. ￭ To give your home a holiday aroma, place a few cinnamon sticks or 2 tablespoons of cinnamon, 2 tablespoons of vanilla and 3 cups of water in a pot and bring it to a boil. Play your favorite holiday music to set the mood. ￭ Fill an assortment of baskets, tins or decorative boxes with red, green, gold or white tissue paper or colorful shredded paper and carefully place your ornaments in the baskets along with hooks or ribbon to hang them on the

tree. If your ornament collection includes treasured heirlooms, hang them yourself, either before guests arrive or wait to hang them until after they’ve left. ￭ Ask your guests to decorate an ornament or two and hang them on the tree. Have the kids cut out ornaments from construction paper and decorate the front with markers, sticker and glitter. You also can make and bake your own ornaments (see recipes below for Cinnamon Dough and Salt Dough Ornaments) or you can buy plain wooden ornaments from a craft store. Have your guests decorate them with paints or markers and write their names and the date on the back. ￭ To make old-fashioned garlands, setup large bowls of popcorn or cranberries, large sewing needles and spools of heavy red, gold or green thread for guests to use to string the decorations for the tree. Thread the needles before your guests arrive, but do not cut the thread from the spool. It will take a lot of thread for the popcorn garland to cover an entire tree. It’s best to slide the piece of popcorn or cranberry to the end of the thread to prevent knotws. Make sure that it is well-secured, so that popcorn or cranberries won’t fall off, and then gently cut the thread. ￭ Set a table with simple finger foods and appetizers with a winter or Christmas theme, or purchase platters from your local grocery store or gourmet deli. ￭ Serve a variety of drinks, including hot chocolate, coffee, eggnog, cider punch and water. ￭ Purchase some mini Christmas stock-

Bake for 2 1/2 hours on an ungreased cookie sheet, flipping halfway through the baking time. Cool on a wire cookie rack. When completely cooled, paint with acrylic paints or markers. String a piece of ribbon or raffia through the hole.

Salt Dough Ornaments ￭ 1 cup flour ￭ 1/2 cup salt ￭ 1/2 cup water

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ings as parting gifts. Fill them with a selection of holiday chocolates or peppermint sticks, or for the children, a Christmas puzzle or holiday coloring book with crayons. Remember, relax, have fun, make memories, and have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Cinnamon Ornaments ￭ 3/4 cup applesauce ￭ 1 cup cinnamon ￭ 1 tablespoon ground cloves ￭ 1 tablespoon nutmeg Heat oven to 150 F. Combine all of the ingredients in a medium bowl. Work dough until smooth. Dust rolling surface and pin with more cinnamon, and roll the dough to 1/3 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out shape, and make a hole near the top with a straw or pencil. Makes 12-14 medium ornaments.

Heat oven to 250 F. Combine all of the ingredients in a medium bowl. Work the dough until smooth; add a little more flour if sticky, or a little more water if crumbly. Dust the rolling surface and pin with more flour, and roll the dough to 1/3 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out shape, and make a hole near the top with a straw or pencil. Bake for 2 hours on an ungreased cookie sheet. Cool on a wire cookie rack. When completely cooled, paint with acrylic paints or markers. String a piece of ribbon or raffia through the hole. Makes 15-20 medium ornaments. 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 DECEMBER 4, 2017 BORN THIS WEEK: Your loyalty to friends makes you a very special person to those whose lives you’ve touched.

ARIES (MARCH 21 TO APRIL 19) You’ve let yourself be distracted from what’s really important. But love finally gets your attention this week. However, it comes with a challenge that could create a problem.

LIBRA (SEPTEMBER 23 TO OCTOBER 22) Your holiday planning might have to take a back seat for a bit so that you can handle a problem with a friend or family member. Your schedule resumes by the 9th.

TAURUS (APRIL 20 TO MAY 20) Be careful not to bully others into following your lead. Best advice: Persuade, don’t push, and you’ll get the cooperation you need to move forward with your plans.

SCORPIO (OCTOBER 23 TO NOVEMBER 21) Relationships in general benefit during the early part of the week, including in the workplace. Also expect some overdue changes in a personal situation.

GEMINI (MAY 21 TO JUNE 20) Resist the urge to gloat now that you’ve proved your detractors wrong. Instead, charm them back into your circle. Remember: A former foe can become your best ally.

SAGITTARIUS (NOVEMBER 22 TO DECEMBER 21) “Prudence” should be your watchword this week. Best not to be too open about some of the things that are currently happening in your life.

CANCER (JUNE 21 TO JULY 22) You might want to claim all the credit for making this holiday season special. But is it worth producing a lot of hurt feelings by rejecting offers of help? Think about it.

CAPRICORN (DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 19) Money is on your mind, so you’d best mind how you’re spending it. Take another look at that holiday budget and see where you can make adjustments.

LEO (JULY 23 TO AUGUST 22) Ignore a co-worker’s questionable behavior. Instead, put your energy into making your own project special. Then sit back and purr over your well-deserved applause.

AQUARIUS (JANUARY 20 TO FEBRUARY 18) Resolving to revive an old friendship could open some old wounds. Are you sure you want to risk that? Think this through before making a commitment.

VIRGO (AUGUST 23 TO SEPTEMBER 22) You might not want to accept those suggested changes in your workplace. But don’t chuck them out before you check them out. You could be happily surprised.

PISCES (FEBRUARY 19 TO MARCH 20) Your need to know more about a new friend could lead to some startling revelations. Best advice: Keep an open mind about what you learn until all the facts are in. © 2017 King Features Syndicate, Inc.

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Holiday spirit They really get into the holiday spirit in New Jersey, according to the Association of Mature American Citizens. A woman bound for home ran out of gas on the Interstate there. She was short on cash but a homeless man saw she was in trouble and walked to a nearby gas station to purchase fuel with his last $20. So moved was the driver that she started a gofundme.com campaign to help her down-on-his-luck benefactor, presenting him with no less than $60,000 in hopes of getting him back on his feet again. Meanwhile, a Secret Santa elsewhere in New Jersey ponied up more than $10,000 to pay for the toys on lay-away plans of strangers. He also shelled out another $2,000 to buy items he then donated to the charity, Toys for Tots. The Association of Mature American Citizens [www.amac.us] provides the Filler Files as a service on issues of concern to Americans over 50.

What's in a name? An Arkansas couple, Justin and Jordan Garton, are foodies who are taking their love of pasta to a new level, says the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC]. They've announced that they will name their first-born baby girl, who is due in December, after their favorite Italian restaurant: the Olive Garden. They wanted it to be a "subtle" homage, so the child will be named Olivia Garton. Filler Files: www.amac.us.

Flashback By Mick Harper 1. Who sang "Don't Say Nothin' Bad (About My Baby)"? 2. Who wrote and released "Why Doesn't Somebody Get Him a Pepsi?" and when? 3. Which song did Bob Dylan jokingly title "A Long-Haired Mule and a Porcupine Here"? 4. Who released the first version of "Tainted Love"? 5. Name the song that contains this lyric: "Lips as sweet as candy. Their taste stays on my mind. Girl, you keep me thirsty for another cup of wine." Answers............................... 1. The Cookies, in 1963. The group went on to become the Raelettes and worked as backup singers for Ray Charles, Little Eva and Neil Sedaka. 2. Frank Zappa ... more than once. The title of the 1975 song changed to "The Torture Never Stops" and appeared in various incarnations on his albums. 3. "Rainy Day Women #12 & 35" on his 1966 album, "Blonde on Blonde." While recording the background, the musicians swapped instruments, leading to much merriment and parading around the studio. 4. Gloria Jones, in 1964. Soft Cell followed with a cover in 1981. 5."Hooked On a Feeling," by B.J. Thomas in 1968. The 1971 version by Blue Swede was famous for the "Ooga-Chaka-Ooga-Ooga" introduction. © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Pet of the Week “Pet Rescue” Hello, everyone! My name is Beevis and I’m a male Poodle mix who’s about 3 years old. I weigh about 10 pounds. I know what you’re thinking as soon as you hear my name. I’m a good and sweet boy. I’m also hypoallergenic since I am a Poodle mix. I may not look it now as my white coat had to be shaved because I was so unkempt and matted, but I still look cute with my adorable, cutie-pie face. Christine visited this shelter and took one look at me and Beevis: Young, knew she wanted me to live at Pet Rescue until I found my forever home. And I like my new home! I have my own Male, Poodle “condo” where I can relax, chill out, and not have to worry about being on the streets by myself. I’m being fed well and I’m receiving a lot of love and attention. When I first came here, I was very scared and didn’t trust people that much. I find myself changing day by day because it feels so good to be held and cuddled. Please come and visit me to see if we’d make a good team. I’d like nothing better than finding my forever home where I’m loved and cherished. I’m neutered, up-to-date with vaccinations, and microchipped so I’m all ready to go. Can’t wait to meet you! – Xoxo Your Beamish Beevis www.coachellapetrescuecenter.org | 83-496 Avenue 51, Coachella | 760-398-7722.

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