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CELEBRATING THE RESIDENTIAL PARK COMMUNITIES FOR 64 YEARS

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Palm Springs Public Arts Commission invites the Coachella Valley to celebrate 30 years of public art in Downtown Palm Springs

ake a look around Palm Springs — and you will discover Art is Here! With that in mind, the Palm Springs Public Arts Commission will kick off its 30th Anniversary Celebration, dubbed “Art is Here,” with two events on Thursday, October 11 and Sunday, October 14, beginning a year of highlighting the City’s spectacular collection of public art. The fun kicks off at 6 p.m. on Thursday, October 11, during “Free Thursday” night admission at the Palm Springs Art Museum, when the Public Arts Commission will unveil an interactive felt map, called the “Felt Eye View of

Palm Springs,” created by local artist Sarah Scheideman, from a concept by Commissioner Tracy Merrigan. The map displays the array of wonderfully diverse public art installed throughout the city and invites visitors to “Imagine Art Here” with new sites and installations for the future. The map will be on display at the museum through October 14. On Sunday, October 14, the Public Arts Commission invites the entire Coachella Valley to the “Art is Here Block Party,” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. along Museum Way in the newly redeveloped Downtown Project. The free event will feature music,

food trucks and a host of fun interactive activities for people of all ages, organized by the Coachella Valley Art Scene. Activities will include: • Felt art projects • Art activations • Live screen printing • A chance to participate in creating public art With the recent arrival of German artist Julian Voss-Andreae’s stunning sculpture “Isabelle” and the installation of Czech artist David Cerny’s much talked about “Babies” in the downtown project, public art has played a

tremendous role in the revitalization of downtown Palm Springs. “Great public art sparks conversation and helps create landmark meeting focal points throughout cities for residents and visitors to congregate and enjoy,” according to Public Arts Chairwoman Ann Sheffer, who notes over the past 30 years, the Commission has installed an array of spectacular public art in neighborhoods and public facilities throughout the city. For more information, visit palmspringsca.go or psmuseum.org.

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Calendar of events Thursday, October 4

Friday, October 5 through October 21

Concerts in the Park at 6 p.m. This week’s featured band is Santanaways (Santana Tribute). Concertgoers are encouraged to bring picnic baskets, blankets and lawn chairs. Food trucks will be onsite. Palm Desert Civic Center Park, 43900 San Pablo Ave., Palm Desert. palm-desert.org

“Into the Woods” Desert Theatreworks presents the Tony Award-winning musical that puts a modern twist on the Brothers Grimm, brings together Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, a Baker, his wife and a dancing cow. Indio Performing Arts Center, 45175 Fargo Street, Indio. dtworks.org

Friday, October 5 - October 6

Saturday, October 6

Airstream Palooza at 6 p.m. The event highlights classic Airstreams through the years, features great local food, a beer and wine garden, live music and much more. This event is free to the public. Hotel Paseo, 45400 Larkspur Lane, Palm Desert. airstreampalooza.com

Free Guided Public Art Tour at 9 a.m. This month’s tour features the El Paseo exhibition and will meet at the northeast corner of El Paseo and Highway74. palm-desert.org

Friday, October 5 Palm Springs Speaks from 7 to 10 p.m. Featuring guest speakers Megan Mullally (Will and Grace) and Nick Offerman (Parks and Rec) share the who, what, where, why and how about their long-lasting relationship. Richards Center for the Arts, 2248 Ramon Road, Palm Springs. palmspringsspeaks.org

Chicago at 8 p.m. The legendary band will perform their historic album “Chicago II” in its entirety. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. fantasyspringsresort.com Sunday, October 7 Palm Springs Vintage Market from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Boutique style flea market with vendors selling repurposed objects of every era. Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 Baristo Road, Palm Springs. palmspringsvintagemarket.com

The flying Lamborghini The successful test flight of a drone-like flying passenger car has encouraged a Philippines inventor to seek investors to fund mass production, according to the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC]. He has high hopes and says ‘’I wanted it to be

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Trivia Test By Fifi Rodriguez

1. MOVIES: Who directed the movie “La Dolce Vita”? 2. GEOGRAPHY: Where is the famous Olduvai Gorge located? 3. MYTHOLOGY: Tyr was a Norse god of what? 4. MUSIC: What pop group sang “Love Shack”? 5. PRESIDENTS: How old was Theodore Roosevelt when he was inaugurated?

8. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the symbol of the zodiac sign Scorpio? 9. LANGUAGE: What does the Greek prefix “speleo” mean? 10. MEASUREMENTS: How many bottles of champagne are in a jeroboam? © 2018 King Features Synd., Inc. ANSWER TO TRIVIA ON PAGE 9

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‘Into the Woods,’ where things aren’t as simple as happily ever after Unanimously lauded by critics and extended twice on Broadway, the Tony Award-winning musical by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine works its considerable magic through exhilarating rhymes and an enchanting score. This modern twist on the Brothers Grimm follows The Baker and his Wife who wish to have a child, Cinderella, who wishes to go the King’s Festival, and Jack who wishes his cow would give some milk. When the Baker and his Wife are visited by the neighborhood witch, who reveals to them

that she placed a curse on their family, the two set off on a journey into the woods to reverse the curse. Also in the woods, we meet Little Red, who is trying to visit her grandmother, the Wolf who loves tasty little girls, the Witch’s daughter Rapunzel, and the Princes chasing after their loves. When Jack’s beanstalk brings them a visit from an angry Giant, we see how the consequences of their actions

haunt them in disastrous ways. The takeaway message? Be careful what you wish for. This production by Desert Theatreworks is perfect for audience members of all ages. “Into the Woods” takes the stage on October 5 through October 21 at Indio Performing Arts Center at 45175 Fargo Street in Indio. For showtimes and tickets, visit dtwork.org.

Strange But True

6. SCIENCE: In what century was Isaac Newton born? 7. HISTORY: When was the last year the Dodgers played in Brooklyn?

By Samantha Weaver

• You might be surprised to learn that when Hernan Cortes reached the New World in the 1600s, he found the Aztecs drinking hot chocolate at their banquets. • Are you afraid of rattlesnakes? Those are certainly dangerous creatures, but keep in mind that the venom of a black widow spider is 15 times deadlier than that of the rattler—and the spider doesn’t provide an early-warning alarm like the rattler does. • The World Health Organization does not include cockroaches on

its list of insects hazardous to human health. • You probably knew that cats were revered in ancient Egypt, but did you know that when a domestic cat died, the family went into mourning? Yep. People would shave their eyebrows to demonstrate their grief over the passing of their beloved pet. • Singer and songwriter Roger Miller, best known for his hit song “King of the Road,” had a passion for music early, even though his family was poor. When he was in

grade school, he spent his weekends picking cotton so he could save up enough money to buy a guitar. After eighth grade he quit school and went to work herding cattle and riding in rodeos. • If you’re like the average American, you eat roughly 17 pounds of potato chips every year. Thought for the Day: “It is better to sleep on things beforehand than lie awake about them afterwards.” -- Baltasar Gracian (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc.

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SUDOKU

ANSWER TO SUDOKU ON PAGE 9

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SALOME’S STARS

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WORD SEARCH

WEEK OF OCTOBER 8, 2018 BORN THIS WEEK: Your honesty not only helps you make decisions for yourself, but also helps others find the right choices for themselves. ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Your Aries charm helps persuade others to listen to your proposal. But it’s still a long way from acceptance, unless you can stand up to the tough questions that are set to follow. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Plan to share a weekend getaway from all the pressures of your hectic workaday world with a very special someone. You could be pleasantly surprised at what develops. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Your keen insight once again helps you handle a challenging situation with a clearer perception of what it’s really all about. What you learn helps you make a difficult decision. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) If you want to steer clear of getting involved in a new family dispute, say so. Your stand might cause hurt feelings for some, but overall, you’ll be respected for your honesty. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Expect recognition for your efforts in getting a project into operation. Besides the more practical rewards, your Lion’s heart will be warmed by the admiration of your colleagues. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Set aside time to rid yourself of clutter that might well be drawing down your creative energies. Consider asking someone to help you decide what stays and what goes. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A colleague could make a request that might place you in an awkward position with co-workers. Best advice: Share your concerns with an associate you can trust. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Your energy levels are way up, allowing you to take on the added challenge of a task you’ve been hoping to secure. Expect this move to lead to an important opportunity. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Your continuing sense of confidence in what you’ve set out to do gives encouragement to others. Expect to see more people asking to add their efforts to yours. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) You might think it would be best to reject a suggestion that others insist would be unworkable. But you might be surprised by what you find if you give it a chance. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Changing a decision might disappoint some people, but the important thing is that you be honest with yourself. Don’t go ahead with anything you have doubts about. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) There could be some fallout from an emotional confrontation that you really should deal with before moving on. Best to start fresh with a clean, clear slate. © 2018 King Features Syndicate, Inc.

Brain Teaser What year of this century is the same when its number is upside down? What year of the previous century is the same when inverted? SEE ANSWER ON PAGE 11

ANSWER TO WORD SEARCH ON PAGE 9

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Recipe of the Week

The Kitchen Diva By Angela Shelf Medearis

Under Pressure

f you didn’t have high blood pressure before, there’s a good chance you do now. Last year, new guidelines from the American Heart Association, the American College of Cardiology and nine other health organizations lowered the numbers for the diagnosis of high blood pressure to 130/80 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) and higher for all adults. The previous guidelines set the threshold at 140/90 mm Hg and 150/80 mm Hg for those 65 and older. What Is Blood Pressure? Blood pressure is the force of blood against the walls of the arteries. Systolic pressure is the pressure as the heart beats. Diastolic pressure is the pressure while the heart is at rest. Blood pressure is written systolic over diastolic. For example, in 110/75, 110 is the systolic pressure and 75 is the diastolic pressure. What Is Hypertension? Hypertension is another term for high blood pressure. Hypertension is diagnosed as a measure of at least 140/90 on three separate occasions. Why Is This Important? High blood pressure makes the heart work too hard, it can make the walls of arteries harden, and it is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. High blood pressure has many complications, including heart failure, kidney disease and blindness. Who Can Develop High Blood Pressure? Anyone. Especially at risk are African Americans, adults over 60, overweight individuals and those who have “high normal” blood pressures: 135-139/85-89 mm Hg.

Prevention and Treatment A major part of both preventing and treating hypertension is lifestyle modification: adopting a healthy lifestyle, following a healthy eating pattern, maintaining a healthy weight, physical activity, limiting alcohol and quitting smoking. • Eat plenty of fresh and frozen vegetables instead of canned vegetables. If canned vegetables are used, rinse under running water for two to three minutes before cooking. This will decrease the sodium content by approximately 40 percent. • Read the “Nutrition Facts” information on the label to find the sodium content of a packaged food. You will find the sodium content in milligrams for a single serving. The percentage Daily Value for sodium also is also given, based on 2,400 mg of sodium for the day. • Choose low-sodium products. Read the label and look for words such as “unsalted,” “no-salt-added,” “reduced sodium,” “sodiumfree” or “low in sodium.” • Avoid adding extra salt to your foods; ask for sauces or dressings on the side, since they often are high in sodium. For a salad, use a twist of lemon, a splash of vinegar or a light drizzle of dressing. Use low-fat or fat-free products. • Weight reduction will help lower blood pressure. • Consume enough calcium by including low-fat dairy products in your diet three times per day. • Take a walk for 20 to 30 minutes on most days of the week. Increasing your activity will improve your overall since of well-being as you lower your blood pressure. Season your recipes with herbs, spices, herbed vinegar, herb rub and fruit juices, or prepare easy saltfree herb blends like the ones in the recipes below. They are a delicious, salt-free way to marinate meats when combined with olive oil.

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SALT-FREE HERB BLENDS Combine the ingredients in a jar. Cover tightly and shake. Keep in a cool, dark, dry place. Use in place of commercial mixes. Makes 1/2 cup. Chinese Five-Spice: Blend 1/4 cup ground ginger, 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon, 1 tablespoon each of ground allspice and anise seeds, and 2 teaspoons ground cloves. Mixed Herb Blend: Blend 1/4 cup dried parsley flakes, 2 tablespoons dried tarragon, 1 tablespoon each of dried oregano, dill weed and celery flakes. Italian Blend: Blend 2 tablespoons each of dried basil and dried marjoram, 1 tablespoon each of garlic powder and dried oregano, and 2 teaspoons each of thyme, crushed dried rosemary and crushed red pepper. Curry Blend: Blend 2 tablespoons each of turmeric and ground coriander, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 2 teaspoons each of ground cardamom, ground ginger and black pepper, and 1 teaspoon each of powdered cloves, cinnamon and ground nutmeg.

Mexican Chili Blend: Blend 1/4 cup chili powder, 1 tablespoon each of ground cumin and onion powder, 1 teaspoon each of dried oregano, garlic powder and ground red pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Greek Blend: Blend 3 tablespoons each of garlic powder and dried lemon peel, 2 tablespoons dried oregano and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Easy Dip Blend: For use when mixing with cottage cheese, yogurt, cheese or low-fat sour cream. Blend 1/4 cup dried dill weed and 1 tablespoon each of dried chives, garlic powder, dried lemon peel and dried chervil. Angela Shelf Medearis is an awardwinning 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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Now Here’s A Tip By JoAnn Derson

• If you have a tank top that has loose straps, try crossing them over your neck to create crisscross straps. You might like the look, and it won’t be loose! • Apply a strong magnet to the side of small basket to mount it on your fridge. It can hold dry erase markers and an eraser or even bottles of spices. • Thanks to P.S. of the Lyme Disease Association for setting us straight on home remedies for tick removal. Soap doesn’t work; neither does petroleum jelly or a lit match. There is only one good, safe way to remove a tick, and that’s with tweezers, pulling the tick straight out with steady pressure. If you or your pet have a tick and you’re unsure how to detach it properly, both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (www.cdc.gov) and the Food and Drug Administration (www.fda.gov) offer step-

by-step, illustrated instructions on their web sites; just search for “tick removal.” • Here’s a tip when spray painting an item: Be sure you are spraying before and after the edges. Press down on the spray trigger so that the paint is coming out before you apply it with a back and forth motion. This will ensure that you have even coverage. • “WD-40 (a lubricant) works really well at removing adhesive labels. I bought a few bottles of wine and the bottle shape was decorative. I wanted to use it, but not with the label on it. I tried soaking the bottle, and scrubbing, but it was still a mess. I even tried alcohol, but nothing! I sprayed it with WD-40, let it sit about five minutes, and it rubbed right off like magic.” -- Y.L. in Pennsylvania (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc.

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway announces snow guessing contest October marks the start of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway’s Snow Guessing Contest. This annual event continues until the first measurable inch of snow falls at the Tram’s Mountain Station, elevation 8,516 feet. The first ten entries received with the correct date of snowfall will win four Tram admissions plus a special Tram gift memento.

In the event there are more than ten correct entries, the earliest postmarks will prevail. To submit an entry, simply write down your best-guess date on a postcard and mail it to: Snow Guessing Contest, 1 Tram Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262. Please remember that only postmarked postcards will be accepted (no emailed entries).

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WordSearch Answer

Crosswords Answer

Sudoku Answer

Trivia Answers 1. Fededrico Fellini

5. 42

9. Cave

2. Tanzania

6. 17th century

10. Four

3. War

7. 1957

4. The B-52s

8. Scorpion

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