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CELEBRATING THE RESIDENTIAL PARK COMMUNITIES FOR 63 YEARS
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Martina McBride: Powerhouse pipes and empowering message By Alison Elsner
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artina McBride’s name and voice have become synonymous with patriotism and female empowerment. This multiple Grammy nominee has sold over 18 million albums, including 20 Top 10 singles and six No. 1 hits. She is a four-time CMA Vocalist of the Year who released her debut album in 1991.
She followed that up with the blockbuster album “The Way That I Am,” with its massive hits “My Baby Loves Me” and McBride’s signature song, “Independence Day.” In 1995, she released her follow up album “Wild Angels” with its Top Five hit, “Safe in The Arms of Love.” McBride has been awarded 14 Gold Records, nine Platinum honors, three Double Platinum Records
and two Triple Platinum Awards. She has found success as an author, about to release her second cookbook. McBride is also known for her humanitarian work. She was awarded the Covenant House Beacon of Hope Award and Music Business Association’s prestigious 2015 Harry Chapin Memorial Humanitarian Award for her philanthropic efforts on behalf
of domestic violence. It’s easy to see why fans consider McBride the whole package and then some. Martina McBride takes the stage at 8 p.m. on Saturday, September 8 at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino located at 84245 Indio Springs Parkway in Indio. For tickets or more information, visit fantasyspringsresort.com
Open Cockpit thrusts visitors into aviation history By Alison Elsner
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alling all flyboys and flygirls. On almost every Saturday in September, enthusiasts can climb into the pilot’s seat in some of the most incredible aircraft in history. Guests will feel what it was like to be in the throes of combat during World War II or the Korean or Vietnam Wars while at the
controls of a vintage warbird like the F7F Tigercat, the P-47 Thunderbolt, B-25 Mitchell Bomber, P-63 King Cobra and more. Aircraft hangars are fully airconditioned, and the Open Cockpit opportunities are free with regular paid admission. While you’re there, be sure to take the whole tour, which features four hangars organized by theme (Pacific-Navy, European-Army,
small and Major General Kenneth P. Miles), computer flight simulators, Tuskegee Airmen mural, Women Pilots of WWII exhibit, Korean War Remembrance Wall, daily documentaries, the large wall European Map with interactive displays, Freedom Fighters’ Café, the gift shop with fascinating World War II, military and aviation items and dozens of other attractions. Visi-
tors can also tour the interior of a flyable B-17 and C-47, when they are not flying, that is. Open Cockpits are held Septermber 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Palm Springs Air Museum located at 745 N. Gene Autry Trail in Palm Springs. For tickets and additional information, visit palmspringsairmmuseum.org
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Calendar of events FRIDAY, AUGUST 31 Peter Frampton at 8 p.m. One of the most celebrated guitar artists in rock history brings his latest world tour to the desert. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. fantasyspringsresort.com Friday Flick at 6 p.m. The 2012 film “Red Tails” will be screened on the valley’s largest indoor LED screen 18 x 10, inside the air conditoned Miles Hangar, surrounded by vintage airplanes. Palm Springs Air Museum, 745 North Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs. palmspringsairmuseum.org
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 Prince Tribute at 8 p.m. “Purple Reign” recreates the performances and raw energy of
Prince. Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa, 32250 Bob Hope Dr., Rancho Mirage. hotwatercasino.com Open Cockpit from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sit in the cockpit of the vintage Spitfire Supermarome warbird inside an air-conditioned hanger. Palm Springs Air Museum, 745 North Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs. palmspringsairmuseum.org
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• It was Scott Adams, best known as the creator of the “Dilbert” comic strip, who made the following observation: “Give a man a fish, and you’ll feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and he’ll buy a funny hat. Talk to a hungry man about fish, and you’re a consultant.” • According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the word that has the largest number of different meanings is “set”; it takes 26 pages to detail them all.
Art Walk & Wine Tasting at 4 p.m. Guests can stroll through the various galleries to view fine and original art including contemporary paintings, glass sculptures, bronze work and other art generes. Also enjoy food, beverages and entertainment. The Art Place, 41801 Corporate Way, Palm Desert. artplacepd.com
Soup’s on! A Vietnamese food company celebrated its 55th anniversary by feeding a crowd of about 2,000 in Ho Chi Minh City with a three ton bowl of beef noodle soup. The gesture was so grand that it secured the company a place in the “Guinness Book of World Records,” says the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC]. The VIFON foods company assigned 55 chefs to prepare the soup using
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Strange But True
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 Dive-In Movie Series at 8 p.m. Screening the 1978 film “Grease.” Arrive Hotel, 1551 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. arrivehotels.com
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more than 336 pounds of fixins, 130 pounds of beef brisket, more than 46 pounds of seasonings and about 2,466 pounds of hot water. The crowd literally ate it up. And they said too many cooks spoil the soup. The Association of Mature American Citizens [www.amac.us] provides the Filler Files as a service on issues of concern to Americans over 50.
Serving 110 Mobile Manufactured Home and RV Parks in the Coachella, Morongo and Yucca Valley for 63 years. The Mobile Home News is a household tradition for the 55+ manufactured home park and RV Park population. Available at clubhouses and racks in manufactured home parks. Also available in many area businesses and senior centers. Businesses or private parties interested in advertising to the 55+ community please call 760-776-5181. Published Thursdays by Hi-Desert Publishing Company. News, photos or editorial submissions or story ideas should be sent to news@desertmobilehomenews.com All delivery issues should be directed to Desert Fox Distribution at Desertfoxdist007@aol.com or call 760-989-0882
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• As fall approaches, here’s some good news: Except for the queens, all wasps die in the autumn. • There are those who feel that we should adopt the metric system of measurement, claiming that our current system is outdated and archaic. To go truly archaic, though, we could start measuring things in flags, baronies, falls, roods, townships and hides. Yes, those are actual terms of measurement. They equal, respectively, 25 square feet, 4,000 acres, 342 square feet,
a quarter of an acre, 36 square miles and 10 acres. • Do you suffer from misoneism? Quite a few people these days seem to; it’s a hatred or fear of change or innovation. • Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, it’s estimated that Americans eat a whopping 818 hot dogs every second. • In 1938, Fortune magazine published a prediction that, in hindsight, turns out to have been rather egregiously off the mark: “Few scientists foresee any serious or practical use for atomic energy. They regard the atom-splitting experiments as useful steps in the attempt to describe the atom more accurately, not as the key to the unlocking of any new power.” Thought for the Day: “Should you shield the canyons from the windstorms, you would never see the true beauty of their carvings.” — Elisabeth Kubler-Ross (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Trivia Test By Fifi Rodriguez
1. ANATOMY: What is the normal human body temperature in Celsius? 2. LITERATURE: The monster Grendel appears in what literary work? 3. MATH: What is the least common multiple of 3 and 7? 4. TELEVISION: Who was the first guest of the television news show “Face the Nation” when it debuted in 1954? 5. FOOD & DRINK: What is “tafelwein” in German?
8. GEOGRAPHY: What is the capital of Morocco? 9. EXPLORERS: Who was the first European explorer credited with discovering the Grand Canyon? 10. MOVIES: Who voiced the character of John Smith in Disney’s animated “Pocahontas”? © 2018 King Features Synd., Inc. ANSWER TO TRIVIA ON PAGE 9
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Palm Springs Aerial Tramway observes holiday hours on Labor Day The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will operate extended holiday hours on Monday, September 3, in observance of Labor Day. That day, the first Tram up will be at 8 a.m., the last Tram up will be 8 p.m. and last Tram down will be at 9:45 p.m. Trams depart at least every 30 minutes. The Tramway’s “Early Friday” program ends August 31 and the regular Friday schedule resumes September 7 with the first Tram up at 10 a.m. Also, September 1 is the end of
the Tramway’s “Summer Hours” on Fridays and Saturdays. Beginning Friday, September 7, the Tramway’s last car up daily will again be 8 p.m. and the last car down will be 9:45 p.m. The Mt. San Jacinto State Park and Wilderness concludes the summer’s “Junior Ranger Days” on Saturday, September 1 and Sunday, September 2. These popular events led by Interpreter Allison Barnes are held at the base of the Mountain Station’s walkway from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and include such children’s ac-
tivities as “Leave No Trace” games, “Spin the Wheel” information board and “Meet & Greet” with animal pelts. Finally, the Tramway’s Summer Pass ends August 31, but the Annual Pass is still available for purchase either online or at the Tram’s Valley Station. The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is located at 1 Tram Way in Palm Springs. For more information, visit pstramway.com
Now Here’s a Tip
6. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What does the name of the martial art taekwondo mean in Korean? 7. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Who was the first graduate of West Point to serve as president?
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By JoAnn Derson
• Whenever I’m at the dollar store, I make sure to pick up an assortment of general purpose greeting cards. People really love to get snail mail. There’s just something about a colorful envelope addressed to you sitting in the mailbox that makes you smile. So I send cards for special occasions and often for no reason at all. The cost – $1.50 for card and postage – is small compared with the joy they bring. • “Make a pincushion for pointy tools in the shop: Glue a piece of rigid foam to a plywood base for stability. Then just stab screwdrivers, needle nose pliers and the like right
into the foam for easy and secure access. This also works to keep drill bits in place.” — T.F. in Virginia • To clean your coffeemaker and your drain in one fell swoop, brew up a pot of hot vinegar water. Simply add equal parts white vinegar and water to your coffeemaker and brew for a cycle. In the meantime, add a cup of baking soda to your drain. When the pot is done brewing, pour it slowly down the drain. Then run another cycle of plain water through your coffeemaker. Nice and fresh! • When is the last time you cleaned your natural bristle brush? These
brushes are essential for redistributing oil from the scalp to the end of the hair, but they need a bath regularly to get rid of old oils and scalp cells. Use a plain shampoo or mild soap, and rinse thoroughly. Be sure not to soak a wood-handled brush, as it can compromise the wood. • “Keep the fridge smelling fresh with this simple trick: put a small bowl of baking soda in the back, near the vent going to/from the freezer. Circulating air will be refreshed as it passes over the bowl, since baking soda absorbs smells.” — N.N. in Idaho (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc.
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WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 3, 2018 BORN THIS WEEK: You’re sought out for the wonderful advice you’re able to offer to others. And sometimes you even take it yourself.
ARIES (MARCH 21 TO APRIL 19) A little “wool-gathering” for the usually productive Lamb is all right if it helps you unwind. But be careful; too much daydreaming can put you behind schedule in your work. TAURUS (APRIL 20 TO MAY 20) A work problem is close to being resolved. Now you can go ahead and celebrate the week, accepting invitations from friends who enjoy your company. GEMINI (MAY 21 TO JUNE 20) Getting your new plan accepted won’t be a major hassle if you have the facts to back it up. Your supporters are also prepared to help you make your case. Good luck. CANCER (JUNE 21 TO JULY 22) Dealing with a pesky job problem might be time-consuming but necessary. The sooner you get this situation settled, the sooner you can move on to other matters. LEO (JULY 23 TO AUGUST 22) Career advancement is favored thanks to your impressive work record. On the personal side, you should soon hear some good news about an ailing family member. VIRGO (AUGUST 23 TO SEPTEMBER 22) There might be mixed signals from a certain someone who doesn’t seem all that certain about their intentions. Best to sort it all out before it becomes more confusing. LIBRA (SEPTEMBER 23 TO OCTOBER 22) Get all the facts about that investment “opportunity” before you put even one dollar into it. There could be hidden problems that could prove to be costly.
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Pet of the Week “Pet Rescue”
SCORPIO (OCTOBER 23 TO NOVEMBER 21) Compromising on a matter you feel strongly about not only ends the impasse, but can be a win-win deal for all. Remember: Scorpios do well with change. SAGITTARIUS (NOVEMBER 22 TO DECEMBER 21) With all the demands you currently have to deal with, accepting the help of family and friends could be the wisest course to take at this time. CAPRICORN (DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 19) Recent upsetting incidents might have left you with a big gap in your selfassurance. Refill it by spending time with those who know how worthy you really are. AQUARIUS (JANUARY 20 TO FEBRUARY 18) A dispute about money needs to be resolved quickly, before it festers into something more serious. Consider asking an impartial colleague to mediate the matter. PISCES (FEBRUARY 19 TO MARCH 20) A soft approach could be more effective than making a loud demand for the information you need. You might even find yourself with more data than you expected. © 2018 King Features Syndicate, Inc.
Brain Teaser My first half is where the clouds call home. My last half is an edge of a glass. I am 5 in a series of 6. We are called the elders. We are both feared and loved by all. Who be I? What is my family’s name? SEE ANSWER ON PAGE 11
Emmie Lou: Chihuahua, Papillon, Baby, Female Hi, everyone! I’m Emmie Lou and I’m a 6-month old female Chihuahua/ Papillon mix who’s very cute–as you can see from my picture. Not only am I cute, but I’m a happy dog. Look how content I look in my picture! I love being here at Pet Rescue because I’m treated so well and I’m still with my sisters Joni and Carole. My coat is mostly a combination of fawn and white with a little brown mixed in by my mouth. I weigh less than 10 pounds at this point, but I’m still a growing girl.. Me, Joni, and Carole all came in together. We were named after famous female singers– Emmylou Harris, Carole King, and Joni Mitchell. Isn’t that cute? Because I’m so young, I can be trained to be the best girl for you. I think I
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may turn out to be the total package because I already have a good start–I’m very sweet and loving. And, as a pup, I can be playful too, of course. Plus, I get along with other dogs, children and adults. I don’t think I’m going to stay here very long once the word gets out because I keep hearing how cute and sweet I am. That’s ok with me because I’d like nothing more than to find my forever home where I can grow up to be your best girl. Please come and meet me to see if I would make that wonderful addition to your home and family. Because of my age, we can spend many years together. I’d make a great family dog and I can grow up alongside your children too! I’m spayed, up-to-date with vaccinations, and microchipped. I look forward to meeting you. – Xoxo. Your Effervescent Emmie Lou www.coachellapetrescuecenter.org 83-496 Avenue 51, Coachella
• California Paws Rescue: 73650 Dinah Shore Dr, Palm Desert. californiapawsrescue.com • Loving All Animals: 44635 San Rafael, Palm Desert. lovingallanimals.org • Palm Springs Animal Shelter: 4575 E. Mesquite Ave, Palm Springs. psanimalshelter.org • Animal Samaritans: 72307 Ramon Road, Thousand Palms. animalsamaritans.org • Coachella Valley Animal Campus: 72050 Pet Land Pl, Thousand Palms. rcdas.org • Kittyland Cat & Kitten Rescue: 67600 18th Ave, Desert Hot Springs. kittylandrescue.org
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Recipe of the Week
The Kitchen Diva By Angela Shelf Medearis
RELAX ON LABOR DAY WITH NO COOKING MENU
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ne of the things that I try not to do on Labor Day is, well ... work! I do enough work all year long, and in the spirit of the holiday, I try to relax on Labor Day. Labor Day was created as a day of recognition of the American workers’ contributions to the strength, prosperity and well-being of our nation. Some historians credit the concept of the holiday to Matthew Maguire, secretary of the Central Labor Union, Local 344 of the International Association of Machinists. In 1882, Maguire proposed the creation of a Labor Day Holiday, a plan that was adopted by union members. A picnic and demonstration were held on what is believed to be the first Labor Day celebration by the Central Labor Union on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 1882, in New York City. Soon, other labor unions across the United States begin to pattern their “workingmen’s holiday” celebrations after the one in New York. While Labor Day commemorations, the products produced and the working conditions in America may have changed, the spirit of the holiday and its recognition of the contributions of the American worker to the quality of life we all enjoy remains steadfast to this day. This simple, no baking and no cooking menu is a delicious way to celebrate Labor Day with a lot less labor in the kitchen! MANGO & JICAMA TROPICAL SALAD • 1/2 cup white wine vinegar • 1/4 cup canola oil or coconut oil • 1/4 cup honey • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
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• 1 medium jicama (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled • 2 tablespoons lime juice • 1 medium mango, peeled • 1 medium sweet red bell pepper • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parlsey • 1/3 cup minced fresh chives or 2 green onions, white and green parts To make the dressing: Whisk together the vinegar, oil, honey, ginger, salt and pepper in a medium bowl and set aside. To make the salad: Cut the jicama into matchsticks and place into a large bowl. Cover the jicama with lime juice and toss together to prevent it from turning brown. Cut the mango and red pepper and add them to the bowl along with the cilantro or parsley, chives or green onions and the dressing. Toss ingredients together until well-combined and coated with the dressing. Refrigerate, covered, until serving. Makes 8 servings. ITALIAN SUB SANDWICHES I love making and serving this sandwich all year round. It’s portable and “picnic friendly” and best of all, tastes even better when made and refrigerated the day before. • 2 unsliced loaves (1 pound each) Italian bread • 1 jar (6-1/2 ounces) marinated artichoke hearts, drain oil and reserve, slice artichokes • 1/4 cup olive oil • 3 garlic cloves, minced • 4 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper, divided • 1/2 pound deli roast beef • 12 slices Provolone cheese (1 ounce each) • 16 fresh basil leaves • 3 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
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• 1/4 pound thinly sliced salami • 1 package (10 ounces) ready-toserve salad greens • 8 ounces thinly sliced deli chicken • 1 medium purple onion, thinly sliced 1. Cut loaves in half horizontally; hollow out tops and bottoms, leaving 1/2-inch shells (save and freeze the bread you remove for later use). 2. Combine reserved artichoke oil with the olive oil, garlic, 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Brush 3 tablespoons of the oil mixture inside bread shells, reserving the rest for drizzling on finished sandwiches. 3. Layer bottom of each loaf with a fourth of the roast beef, cheese, basil, tomatoes, salami, sliced artichokes, salad greens, chicken and onion. Season with 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of the Italian seasoning. Repeat the meat, cheese, herb, vegetables in layers as directed. Drizzle with remaining oil mixture. 4. Replace bread tops; wrap tightly in plastic wrap to compress and meld flavors. Refrigerate overnight or for at least 1 hour before slicing. Serves 12. RICE KRISPIE S’MORE BARS • 1/4 cup butter, cubed • 1 package (10-1/2 ounces) miniature marshmallows
• 6 cups Rice Krispies • 1-1/2 cups crushed graham crackers • 1 cup milk chocolate chips TOPPING: • 1/4 cup crushed graham crackers • 2 milk chocolate candy bars (1.55 ounces each) 1. In a 6-quart heavy pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add marshmallows; cook and stir until melted. Remove from heat. 2. Stir in cereal and crushed crackers. Fold in chocolate chips. Press into a greased 13 by 9-inch baking pan. Cool to room temperature. 3. Sprinkle crushed graham crackers over the bars. Cut bars into equal servings. Break candy into 24 pieces; place a piece of chocolate on each bar. Makes 2 dozen bars. 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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By Matilda Charles
By Dana Block
Living on Only Social Security A big percentage of retired seniors have only Social Security for income. The average Social Security benefit is $1409.91 per month. Taken together, those two facts can be scary, but less so if you make plans in advance. If you know you’ll have only Social Security, there are big steps you can take now. Consider moving to a location with a lower cost of living or a warm climate. Share your home with someone, possibly another senior. Wait as long as possible before collecting Social Security. It’s the smaller steps, however, that can make or break your efforts to live only on Social Security. Start your planning a year in advance. Call Social Security and find out what your benefit amount is going to be. Be sure to calculate the deduction that will automatically come out for Medicare. Practice for at least six months (a year is better) living on that
smaller amount to be sure it can be done. Calculate your monthly expenses and keep track of every dime you spend to identify places you can cut back. Get on a “budget billing” plan for utilities so you’re billed the same amount each month. Give serious consideration to having a Medicare supplement plan to take care of medical expenses that Medicare doesn’t cover. Use your extra money to pay off all credit cards. Have car maintenance done. Pay ahead on property taxes. Consider what items you need to buy now, while you have income. If self-employed, beware your tax situation, and what you’ll owe when. Become familiar with senior services in your area so you know where and what they are. Know where the food bank is, for example. Think it through before you jump. Be sure it’s doable ... living on only Social Security. For many seniors, it’s the only option. (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc.
Highway robbery Fayette County, GA police are on the hunt for thieves with a hankering for Japanese noodles, reports the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC]. The highway robbers got away with a tractor-trailer parked at a Fayetteville gas station. It was carrying a load of ramen packets worth near-
ly $100 thousand. The incident begs the question: where can they find a fence who specializes in stolen noodles. The Association of Mature American Citizens [www.amac.us] provides the Filler Files as a service on issues of concern to Americans over 50.
The Bold And The Beautiful Bridget surprised her half-sister Hope by flying in for her wedding. Steffy warned her mother, Taylor, that she didn’t want any drama at the ceremony. Her request was ignored when Taylor couldn’t help herself and got into a cake fight with Brooke. Liam gifted Hope with an impromptu “staycation” as their honeymoon. Bill was faced with a choice of spending time with Will or taking an important business meeting. He later regretted choosing the latter. Meanwhile, Thorne bonded with Will. Brooke was shocked to learn that Katie was considering filing for full custody. Ridge and Brooke agreed to disagree on Bill and Katie’s issues. Wait to See: Zoe is determined to become the top model. Days Of Our Lives Two surprise guests turned up at Marlena’s bachelorette party. Kayla got chills during her tarot card reading. Susan arrived on Will’s doorstep begging for forgiveness. Later, Will had a miraculous breakthrough. Marlena experienced an awful nightmare leading up to her and John’s big day. Valerie came to John’s aid to avert a minor disaster. Shawn was disappointed to learn that Claire was living under the same roof as Ben. An uninvited attendant crashed Marlena and John’s big occasion. Sonny realized he needed to give up on Will. Sami warned Marlena that she was in danger. Wait to See: Kristen takes Claire hostage. General Hospital Sam offered her full support to Lucas. Brad turned to Julian for advice. Drew had some tough questions for Margaux. Valentin learned a shocking family secret. Lulu declined an offer. Sam reflected on her loss. Julian began his own investigation. Drew met up with Curtis. Alexis made some progress with Kristina. Valentin looked to Curtis for help. Alexis took an important meeting with Diane. Lulu brought
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Kiara Barnes stars as “Zoe” on “The Bold and The Beautiful.” Photo by Cliff Lipson/CBS.
Maxie up to speed. Jason’s concern for Carly intensified. Kevin seemed distracted. Finn had to think fast on his feet. Jason warned Drew about his new friendship. Sonny confided in Felix. Ava spent more time with Julian. Griffin owned up to his mistakes. Wait to See: Finn gets in deep. The Young And The Restless Devon’s grief hung over him as he saw reminders of Hilary everywhere. Phyllis extended Summer an olive branch, but unbeknownst to her, Summer continued her efforts to seduce Billy. Kyle realized that it wasn’t just a game for Summer anymore, and that she, in fact, harbored true feelings for her stepfather. Billy upped his feud with Nick after Nick raised the rent on the boutiques. Mariah was beside herself with worry over a missing Tessa. Ashley and Neil decided to proceed cautiously with their new relationship. Lily tried to make peace with Devon while Cane was more focused on keeping Lily out of prison. A stressedout Victoria warned Nate to leave her alone. Abby agreed to be part of Sharon’s bridal party. Wait to See: Phyllis spills a secret. (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc.
And the music played on It’s common knowledge that opera lovers are a special breed. Their devotion to the works of Puccini, Mozart and Verdi can border on the fanatical. And, many of them have a favorite opera that they will listen to more than any other. But, according to the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC], one aficionado in Slovenia may have taken her love of La Traviata too far. She was arrested for creating an annoyance by playing her recording of Giuseppe
Verdi’s masterwork too loud and too often. It seems she started playing it 16 years ago to drown out the barking of a neighbor’s dog and never stopped playing it, day after day. If convicted at her court appearance, she faces up to six months in jail. 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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NOTICE TO READERS: California law requires that contractors taking jobs that total $500 or more (labor or material) must be licensed by he contractors state license board. State law also requires that contractors include their license number on all advertising. you can check the status of your licensed contractors at www.cslb.ca.gov or 1-800-321-CSLB. Unlicensed contractors taking jobs that total less than $500 must state in their advertisements that are not licensed by the contractors state licensed board.
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