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CELEBRATING THE RESIDENTIAL PARK COMMUNITIES FOR 63 YEARS

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25TH ANNUAL JAZZ IN THE PINES FESTIVAL Fresh mountain air, art and oodles of jazz for all ages

By Alison Elsner

ime to tune in for this three-day event that will feature more than twodozen bands on the breathtaking 205-acre Idyllwild Arts mountain campus among the pines, under the festival’s signature colored parachutes. All proceeds benefit Idyllwild Arts, a non-profit that changes lives through the

transformative power of art. The festival features plenty of jazz, blues and R&B, including young artists and seasoned musicians like event co-founder Marshall Hawkins, the standupbass master who learned at the knees of Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock and Tony Williams while touring with the Miles Davis Quintet. Hawkins personally curates this entire festival.

Guests will also hear the Pete Escovedo Orchestra, the Graham Dechter Quartet, Joshua White, Richie Cole “Alto Madness,” the Azar Lawrence Experience and American Idol star Casey Abrams. Sunday will feature student performers from the Idyllwild Arts Academy. A Patron’s Dinner on Friday night offers a pre-show reception, preferred seating in the Main

Amphitheater and unlimited Saturday and Sunday admission. Enjoy food, drink, crafts and unique jewelry on sale as well in the Festival Marketplace. Jazz in the Pines is held August 1012 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Idyllwild Arts Academy located at 52500 Temecula Road in Idyllwild. For tickets, line-up or additional information, visit jazzinthepines.com

Savory summertime at Native Foods By Charlie Price

ummertime begs for lighter foods and perhaps some cocktail consumption afterward. Native Foods Café satisfies the former in spades. As one the area’s more robust health/ vegan outposts, there’s no shortage of variety and few establishments offer such a bountiful ar-

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ray of healthy options. Vegan burgers here are gorgeously prepared—choose a side of glutenfree fries to top it off and you’re set for an entire afternoon. But there’s a great deal of diversity to celebrate here, too. Bulogi kimchi tacos are a rare Koreaninspired gem with a savory barbecue sauce to boot. The Buddha bowl remains a favorite—teriyaki

sweet potatoes, fanned avocado, mushroom chips, corn, sprouts and jasmine rice accentuated with cilantro make it heavenly. Another bountiful gem is the orange cauliflower, with its crisp texture and Chinese-infused tasteful blessings—it sits on a lovely bed or brown rice, veggies and tofu. Fresh salads and wonderfully prepared soups color the

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menu, making this hotspot ideal for a healthy food romp. And yes, there is kombucha! Indulge. Native Foods Café is located at 1775 East Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs. Open daily from 11 a.m. to 8:45 p.m. For more information, visit nativefoods.com

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Calendar of events THURSDAY, AUGUST 2

12 characters, adoptee Brian embarks on a quest for identity ultimately discovering the horrific truth of his birth, an instinctive love for his birth mother, and a dedication to his adoptive family. The Atrium, 69930 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage. cvrep.org SATURDAY, AUGUST 4

Brad Paisley at 8 p.m. Critically acclaimed country singer brings his chart-topping tunes to the desert. Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa, 32250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. hotwatercasino.com FRIDAY, AUGUST 3 Led Zeppelin Tribute at 8 p.m. Jason Bonham pays tribute to the classic rock band Led Zeppelin. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. fantasyspringsresort.com FRIDAY – SUNDAY AUGUST 3 – 5 “Blank” This award-winning, critically acclaimed play explores adoption and identity. Playing

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Cheech and Chong at 4 p.m. The famous duo will perform their hit songs and comedy bits. Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa, 32250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. hotwatercasino.com SUNDAY, AUGUST 5 Sydney Weisman in “Who Put the Chutzpah in Broadway” at 2 p.m. Sydney Weisman celebrates American songwriters by singing Gershwin to Porter, Sondheim to Simon and more. Arthur Newman Theatre, 73750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert. lesmichaels.com/joslyn TUESDAY, AUGUST 7 Michelle Fiore at 7 p.m. She won audience favorite and second place at this year’s “Open Call” at the McCallum Theatre. The Atrium, 69930 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage. cvrep.org

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Trivia Test

Desert Film Society presents ‘The Samuel Project’

By Fifi Rodriguez

grandfather Samuel (Hal Linden) for the first time when he makes him the subject of an animated art project for school. With dreams of becoming a professional artist, the high school senior discovers that his grandpa, a Jewish dry cleaner, was heroically saved from Nazi capture in Germany by a young woman when he was a boy.” The film is free to Desert Film Society members, $15 at

1. FOOD & DRINK: What ingredient is added to sugar to make it brown sugar? 2. CURRENCY: Which historical figure featured on a $100 bill was NOT a president? 3. GEOGRAPHY: How many countries border Germany? 4. GAMES: Who invented the game of roulette? 5. ANIMAL KINGDOM: On which continent would you find a dingo, a wild dog? 6. FAMOUS QUOTATIONS: What American industrialist once said, “Formula for success: rise early, work hard, strike oil”? 7. HISTORY: Who was the last queen of France? 8. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: How long did the Pony Express deliver mail in the United States? 9. SCIENCE: What is the filament in an incandescent light bulb made of? 10. MOVIES: Which Disney movie features a character named Cruella de Vil? © 2018 King Features Synd., Inc. ANSWER TO TRIVIA ON PAGE 9

The Desert Film Society presents “The Samuel Project” on Saturday, August 4, at Camelot Theatres. Eli (Ryan Ochoa) gets to know his

the door for non-members. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. with a film introduction at 9:50 a.m. The film starts at 10 a.m. There will be a Q&A with special guests Ryan Ochoa, Marc Fusco and Steve Weinberger following the film. Camelot Theatres is located at 2300 East Baristo Road in Palm Springs. For more information, visit desertfilmsociety.com

Now Here’s a Tip By JoAnn Derson

• Take the time to presort laundry in order to cut down on laundry time. Designate a day of the week to wash bulky items like towels or comforters, so that the increased drying time of these loads does not delay your normal washing. • “Cleaning ceiling fans can be a pain, as dust bunnies that pile up on the blades can end up raining down on furniture below, creating a mess. Use a pillowcase to clean blades on your ceiling fan. Slip over the blades and pull dust to the outside. All the dirt will be contained in the case, which you can toss right in the wash after you

pick off the bigger dust balls.” — E.K. in North Carolina • When’s the last time you cleaned your freezer’s automatic ice bucket? Before a trip to the beach, lake or park is the perfect time. Go ahead and empty all the ice from the bucket into your cooler, then wash with a mild soap and rinse thoroughly. Allow to air dry before reinserting the bucket in the freezer and restoring ice service. • Use a mail sorter at the kitchen sink to store sponges upright and separated. They usually have enough slots to fit several sponges,

each with air surrounding it so that it will dry quickly and evenly. Dry sponges collect less bacteria, which can end up making your sponge smell bad! If the mail sorter is metal, give it a coat of clear spray sealant to prevent rusting. • Back to school hack: Invite several friends from previous years to meet up at a local park in the days before school starts. If new kids have moved into your neighborhood, be sure to invite their family too. Knowing someone can take the stress off of first-day jitters! (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc.

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SALOME’S STARS

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WORD SEARCH

WEEK OF AUGUST 6, 2018 BORN THIS WEEK: You have a way of encouraging others by example to come out from the shadows and enjoy life to the fullest.

ARIES (MARCH 21 TO APRIL 19) A longtime situation starts to move into a new phase. The question for the uncertain Lamb right now is whether to move with it. Facts emerge by midmonth to help you decide. TAURUS (APRIL 20 TO MAY 20) A talent for organizing your priorities allows the Divine Bovine to enjoy a busy social life and not miss a beat in meeting all workplace and/or family commitments. GEMINI (MAY 21 TO JUNE 20) What began as a dubious undertaking has now become one of your favorite projects. Your enthusiasm for it rallies support from other doubters-turned-believers. CANCER (JUNE 21 TO JULY 22) Accept the help of friends to get you through an unexpectedly difficult situation. There’ll be time enough later to investigate how all this could have happened so fast. LEO (JULY 23 TO AUGUST 22) Change is a major factor for the Big Cat through midmonth. Be prepared to deal with it on a number of levels, including travel plans and workplace situations. VIRGO (AUGUST 23 TO SEPTEMBER 22) You might not like all the changes that have begun to take place around you. But try to find something positive in at least some of them that you can put to good use. LIBRA (SEPTEMBER 23 TO OCTOBER 22) A family member’s unsettling experience could create more problems if it’s not handled with care and love. And who’s the best one to offer all that? You, of course. SCORPIO (OCTOBER 23 TO NOVEMBER 21) It might not be the right time for you to start a new venture. But it’s a good time to start gathering facts and figures so you’ll be set when the GO! sign lights up. SAGITTARIUS (NOVEMBER 22 TO DECEMBER 21) The sagacious Sagittarius should have no trouble deciding between those who can and those who cannot be trusted to carry out a workplace commitment. CAPRICORN (DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 19) Surprise, surprise. It looks as if that one person you once thought you could never hope to win over to your side suddenly just might choose to join you. AQUARIUS (JANUARY 20 TO FEBRUARY 18) You might have to set aside your pride for now and accept a change that isn’t to your advantage. Cheer up. There’ll be time later to turn this around in your favor. PISCES (FEBRUARY 19 TO MARCH 20) Your creative self emerges as dominant through midmonth. This should help you restart that writing or arts project you’ve left on the shelf for far too long. © 2018 King Features Syndicate, Inc.

Brain Teaser I am neither liquid, nor solid, or gas. I am used to create famous things, but I do not get any fame. If you merge solid and liquid you will find the other part of who I am. What am I? SEE ANSWER ON PAGE 11

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Recipe of the Week

The Kitchen Diva By Angela Shelf Medearis

TOMATOES WITH A SOUTHERN DRAWL

omatoes are some of the most popular garden vegetables in America. Scientifically, tomatoes are classified as a fruit, but since they don’t contain the sweet flavor of most fruits and are typically used in savory dishes, they are legally classified as a vegetable. Tomatoes date back to the Aztecs, circa 500 AD. After centuries of cross cultivation and new varieties, they made their way to Europe in the 1500s. Ironically, the nobles, who ate tomatoes from their pewter plates, suffered from lead poisoning. It was the acidity in the tomatoes that caused the lead to leech out. However, the commoners, who ate off wooden plates, were not affected. The myth about tomatoes being poisonous continued for years until it was debunked by Robert Gibbon Johnson, an American farmer, historian, horticulturalist and judge who lived in Salem, New Jersey. He is best known for supposedly publicly eating a basket of tomatoes at the Old Salem County Courthouse in 1820 to demonstrate that they were not poisonous. Today, Americans consume more than 80 pounds of tomatoes each year in a variety of ways, both fresh and canned. Fresh is best, and the flavor of tomatoes is at its peak when they are vine-ripened and in-season. If fresh tomatoes aren’t available, processed, canned tomatoes can be a good choice for most recipes. One type of canned tomato that is used by chefs the world over is the Italian, San Marzano variety. San Marzano tomatoes are celebrated as the foundation for the best tomato sauce in the world! This variety is named for the town where they are grown, San Marzano sul Sarno. They’ve been commercially

popular since around 1875, when the first cannery started and San Marzanos were shipped throughout Europe. San Marzano tomatoes originated near Naples, Italy, where they thrive in the Mediterranean microclimate of the Campania region and the nutrient-rich volcanic soil from Mount Vesuvius. Similar to French Champagne, there is a protected variety of San Marzano tomatoes that are grown under strict regulations, ensuring that only growers within a defined area can sell tomatoes labeled as San Marzano. Traditionally, all San Marzano tomatoes come from Italy and are typically only found canned in the U.S. However, there also are varieties grown in the United States and Mexico that are classified as heirlooms. San Marzano tomatoes are available mid- to late summer at local farmers markets, and can be found canned year-round. This variety of tomatoes is ideal for making tomato sauces and are the only variety that can be used for a truly authentic Neapolitan pizza. This recipe for Italian Tomato Marina Sauce With Southern Cheese Dumplings combines the best tomatoes of southern Italy with a dumpling typically used in American South recipes with delicious results! TOMATO MARINA SAUCE WITH CHEESE DUMPLINGS If you can’t find (or afford) San Marzano tomatoes, American Red Pack or Red Gold canned tomatoes are a delicious substitute. • 1 (28-ounce) can whole, peeled, San Marzano or Red Pack (or Red Gold) tomatoes • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or butter • 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion • 2 tablespoons finely chopped green bell pepper • 2 tablespoons finely chopped celery

• 2 tablespoons dried Italian seasoning mix • 2 tablespoons garlic • 2 tablespoons flour • 1 bay leaf • 1 teaspoon brown sugar • 1 teaspoon salt • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves or nutmeg DUMPLINGS • 1 cup flour • 2 teaspoons baking powder • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1 tablespoon cold butter • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese • 3 tablespoons chopped parsley • 1/2 cup milk 1. Pour the whole tomatoes into a large bowl. Using your hands, carefully crush the tomatoes to break them into pieces. 2. In a large skillet over medium high heat, melt butter and add onions, green pepper, celery and Italian Seasoning. Saute vegetables until tender, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and saute for another minute. Add 2 tablespoons flour; stir well, cook about 2 minutes. Gradually blend in crushed tomatoes and the juices and the bay leaf. Mix well.

3. Add sugar, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper and cloves or nutmeg. Boil over medium heat. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. For the dumplings: 4. Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl; cut in butter using pastry cutter or 2 forks until crumbly. Add cheese. Stir in parsley and milk, gently combine until dough is just moistened. 5. Drop the dough by tablespoons onto simmering tomato sauce. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in a dumpling comes out clean (do not lift the cover while simmering). Discard bay leaf and serve immediately topped with more Parmesan cheese and parsley, optional. 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 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. (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc., and Angela Shelf Medearis

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Senior News Line By Matilda Charles

Pinching Pennies Whether you’re living on just Social Security or have additional income, it never hurts to save every dollar you can. There are many ways to do that. • If you have pets, look into buying their food from online pet stores. Often you’ll get free shipping above a certain purchase amount or a considerable discount the first time you buy. Order enough to make it worthwhile. • If you’re a member of AARP, keep an eye on its discounts. Whether it’s restaurants, ordering pizza, traveling or buying new reading glasses, AARP might have a discount. Be sure to carry your card. • If you have a tablet or computer, look into getting your newspaper online. You could save as much as two-thirds the cost of your subscription. • Keep up with the maintenance on your vehicle. Put oil changes on your calendar and get them done, as well as having tires

checked and rotated. You’ll save money in the long run. • Check your local paper for free community events such as concerts in the park, library events with free movies or author readings, museum free days and street art shows. • Learn how to use eBay, not to buy but to sell your belongings, or band together with friends to hold a giant yard sale. • Check Goodwill and Salvation Army for clothing and household goods. You sometimes can find brand new-items, things that have been given as gifts to people who didn’t want them. • Create a spare email account and use it to sign up for free offers, coupons and rewards cards. The bottom line is to keep your eyes open to any and all discounts. Often it just involves asking for senior discounts. Whether it’s eating at restaurants, buying shoes or auto insurance, or signing up for cellphone service, ask. (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc.

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WordSearch Answer

Crosswords Answer

Sudoku Answer

Trivia Answers 1. Molasses 2. Benjamin Franklin 3. Nine 4. French mathematician Blaise Pascal

5. Australia (or Oceania)

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6. J. Paul Getty

10. “101 Dalmatians”

7. Marie Antoinette 8. 1860-61 (18 months)

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