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CELEBRATING THE RESIDENTIAL PARK COMMUNITIES FOR 64 YEARS
ArtWalk at Indian Wells Fuses Fine Art and Creative Culture By Alison Elsner
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resented by West Coast Artists, this intimate, outdoor event will feature exhibitors displaying and selling their works of two and three-dimensional original fine art across a wide variety of media, including paintings in acrylic, oils and watercolors, carvings, jewelry, pottery, stained glass, dĂŠcor items,
photography, sculpture in clay, glass, metal, stone and wood and an array of high quality crafts. There will even be unique, oneof-a-kind pieces. The seventh annual event will showcase a limited field of 60 talented, contemporary artisans and attracts many serious art buyers as well as casual browsers. All works will be evaluated by a jury. Previous artists have included
Donald McPherson, Jen Duran, K.C. Klug, Richard Curtner and Patricia Stanton. Guests are invited to stroll between artists’ booths to view the works while interacting directly with the artists. This charming outdoor festival, set against the scenic palm trees and Santa Rosa mountains of the Coachella Valley, brings together the artists and members of the public while emphasiz-
ing quality in the arts. Creations cover the spectrum for every taste and budget, and proceeds benefit a local arts-related, nonprofit organization. ArtWalk at Indian Wells takes place October 27-28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Held at The Village at Indian Wells, 74895 Highway 111 in Indian Wells. Admission is free. For more information, visit westcoastartists.com.
The 11th Annual Chili Cook-Off and Car Show at Palm Springs Air Museum Saturday, October 27th
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e excited by the different kinds of classic cars inside and out of the museum. Get up close to the dozens of vintage WWII, Korean and Vietnam era aircraft inside the hangars and on the ramp. Give your taste buds a work out by tasting the many different kinds of homemade chili cooked by museum docents, volunteers and staff. Visitors get to vote for their favorite cars and chili by category. In addition to the chili made by the docents and staff, several restaurants will compete for best chili as judged by celebrity judges. Come enjoy this annual event
which offers Halloween fun for the whole family. Free admission for children 12 and under who wear costumes with paying adult (no masks). The car show is included with museum admission which ranges from $9.50 - $16.50, call for family rates. Car rally hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Car show voting ends at 2 p.m. with the trophy presentation at 2:30 p.m. The chili tasting starts at 11 a.m. and lasts until 2:30 p.m. or whenever the chili is gone! Chili tastes are only $1 per tasting or six tastes for $5, after paying ad-
mission to the museum. Chili voting ends at 2:30 p.m. There are also items up for a raffle. All funds raised from the tastings benefit the volunteer fund.
The Palm Springs Air Museum is located at 745 North Gene Autry Trail in Palm Springs. For more information visit palmspringsairmuseum.org
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Upcoming This Week
“Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games” makes a stop at Fantasy Springs on Friday, October 26 at 8 p.m. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. fantasyspringsresort.com
Thursday, October 25
Palm Desert Concerts in the Park at 6 p.m. This week’s featured band is Hot Club of Cowtown (Hot Jazz/Western Swing). Concertgoers are encouraged to bring picnic baskets, blankets and lawn chairs. Food trucks will be on site. Palm Desert Civic Center Park, 43900 San Pablo Avenue, Palm Desert. 760-346-0611, ext. 425, palm-desert.org
Friday, October 26
REO Speedwagon at 8 p.m. The band built its following during the ’70s and achieved significant commercial success throughout the ’80s with arena-ready hits like “Keep On Loving You,” “Take It On The Run,” “In Your Letter” and “Don’t Let Me Go.” Spotlight 29 Casino, 46200 Harrison Place, Coachella. spotlight29.com
Saturday, October 27
La Quinta Brewing Co. Oktoberfest at 2 p.m. Enjoy authentic German fare, games and special German style beer brewed specially for this event. Music by Hazelnuss (Bavarian Band) will perform authentic German music. La Quinta Brewing Co., 77917 Wildcat Drive, Palm Desert. laquintabrewing.com Entertainment sometimes changes after deadline. Please check with venue to confirm the evening’s entertainment and time.
Doggy Beer Next time you’re looking for a treat for the family pooch, you might want to consider opening up a can of Good Boy Dog Beer. Don’t be alarmed, says the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC], it’s non-alcoholic and, in fact, might be good for him, to boot. It is the creation of Houston bar owners, Megan and Steve Long, who came up with the idea for the brew when their
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pet Rottweiler, Rocky, was having digestive problems. Rex got better, and the Longs got themselves a successful sideline. Their dog beer is now available at 18 locations throughout Houston two in Galveston and Katy, Texas. 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 64 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 760-318-2882. Published Thursdays by Hi-Desert Publishing Company. News, photos or editorial submissions or story ideas should be sent to news@desertmobilehomenews.com
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Trivia Test By Fifi Rodriguez
1. GEOGRAPHY: Which of the world’s oceans has the most islands? 2. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What does a helixophile collect? 3. COMPEITIONS: What are the three events that must be completed in an Iron Man Triathlon competition? 4. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which 1928 presidential candidate and New York governor was nicknamed “The Happy Warrior”? 5. HISTORY: Who was the last American astronaut to go into space alone? 6. MUSIC: What is the easternmost place mentioned in the song “This Land Is Your Land”? 7. LANGUAGE: What is unusual about the word “abstemiously”? 8. LITERATURE: What kind of creatures were featured in the novel “Watership Down”? 9. U.S. STATES: Which state on the Pacific Coast was the first to be admitted into the Union? 10. MEASUREMENTS: How many sheets of paper are in a quire? © 2018 King Features Synd., Inc. ANSWER TO TRIVIA ON PAGE 9
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Palm Springs Public Library presents ‘Harry Potter Halloween’ On Tuesday, October 30, at 6 p.m. the whole Palm Springs Public Library will be transformed into Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Diagon Alley, King’s Cross Station and more as we embark on a Harry Potter Halloween adventure. Everyone is invited to this free event, our 6th Annual Halloween celebration, and encouraged to come dressed as
your favorite Harry Potter character or in your Halloween costume. Upon entry to the library the sorting hat will sort you into your house and you will be sent on your way to discover all the activities, games and crafts located throughout the library. All Wizards, Muggles and Fantastic Beasts will have fun as you make your own wand, go Trick-Or-Treating inside the
library, play (indoor, tabletop) Quidditch, get crafty and so more; there will be something for everyone in the family to enjoy! The Palm Springs Public Library offers a varied and comprehensive collection to the community. The Library is located at 300 S. Sunrise Way, in Palm Springs. For more information, visit palmspringslibrary.org.
That’s a Lot of Tomato Sauce The Krum family of Columbia County, Pa got more than they bargained for from their tomato plant this year, according to the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC]. It continued growing all summer long, ultimately reaching a height of 22
feet and bearing more cherry tomatoes than the family could stomach. “My little kids eat most of them, but then they got sick of them, so they just fall on the ground,” Sam Krum told WNEPTV. Krum’s plant got a lot of attention. But, the Guinness Book
of World Records says the tallest tomato plant ever grown reached 65 feet. The Association of Mature American Citizens [www.amac.us] provides the Filler Files as a service on issues of concern to Americans over 50.
Strange But True By Samantha Weaver
• It was early 20th-century Irish author Robert Wilson Lynd who made the following sage observation: “The belief in the possibility of a short decisive war appears to be one of the most ancient and dangerous of human illusions.”
sandpaper in half, rough side out, and make repeated cuts until the blades are sharp again.
honor belongs to the Irish, who consume 1,200 cups per capita every year.
• The first car to offer seat belts -the Nash Rambler -- rolled off the assembly line in 1950.
• Sandpaper can sharpen a dull pair of scissors. Fold a piece of
• You might be surprised to learn that the British are not the greatest tea drinkers in the world. That
• You’re probably aware that hot air is lighter than cold air, but did you know that hot water is heavier than cold water? (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc.
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CROSSWORD 11. Like some stockings 16. Docking place 19. Shipping container 20. Votes in agreement 21. Jail unit 22. Perform a fall chore 24. Make happen 25. Barn bird 27. Nautical 29. Tied 30. Pleasing ANSWER TO PUZZLE ON PAGE 9
ACROSS 1. Fitting 4. Stretch 8. Scram 12. Look at 13. Mexican fare 14. Tramp 15. Ready 17. Auditioner’s goal 18. Exasperate 19. Hardened 20. Estate measure 23. Tidbit for a squirrel 26. Hanker 28. Gets out of bed
32. Forest animal 33. Mature person 35. Compete 36. Shirt parts 38. Kick out 40. Sticker
58. Cloak 59. Wool-giving mama
DOWN 1. Cleopatra’s snake
42. Small bills
2. According to
43. Seat 46. Classified items
3. Golf peg
48. Not rigid
5. Winter coat
4. Heavenly body
49. Tennis stroke 6. Smashing serve 54. Away from the wind 7. Show sleepiness 55. Building overhang
8. Got smaller
56. Flirt
9. Make food
57. Look after
10. Qualified
31. Thickens 34. Society gal 37. Wedded secretly 39. Tease 41. Immature insect stage 43. Narrow strip of wood 44. Baked clay square 45. Forewarning 47. ____-dish pie 49. Less than many 50. Rowing blade 51. Wonder 52. At this moment 53. Female deer
SUDOKU
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Recipe of the Week
The Kitchen Diva By Angela Shelf Medearis
Sweet Potatoes or Yams? Sweet potatoes mirror the colors of autumn leaves. The beautiful bright-orange to orange-red hues of the skin are lovely to look at, and the interior flesh of the sweet potato, ranging from white to orange to purple, is even better to eat! Sweet potatoes can be incorporated into every meal, from sweet potato biscuits for breakfast, a side of sweet potato fries at lunch, or a roasted sweet potato for dinner with a smooth sweet potato custard for dessert. Some people refer to sweet potatoes as “yams,” but this is a misnomer as a yam is an entirely different vegetable. A yam is a tuber cultivated in Africa that can grow up to 7 feet long and weigh as much as 150 pounds. When the African captives came to America, they were used to eating yams as a major staple of their diet. When they didn’t find any yams here, they used sweet potatoes as a substitute. Some Africans called sweet potatoes “nyamis,” the Fulani word for yam, and that is how American sweet potatoes became known in many areas as yams. As the sweet potato became more popular in America, growers started labeling them “yams,” which we now know is incorrect. The U.S. Department of Agriculture now requires the word “yam” to be followed by the words “sweet potato” when labeling a sweet potato product. Some specialty markets carry yams imported from Asia or Africa. China is the world’s largest producer of sweet potatoes, along with India and the United States.
Sweet potatoes can be stored unrefrigerated for up to three months. Sweet potatoes are high in dietary fiber, vitamins A, C and B-6, and serve as a great lower-carb alternative to regular potatoes. Sweet potatoes contain a wealth of orange-hued carotenoid pigments. In countries throughout Africa and in India and the Caribbean, sweet potatoes have been shown to be a highly effective way of providing school-age children with sizable amounts of their daily vitamin A. In some studies, sweet potatoes were found to be a better source of bioavailable beta-carotene than green leafy vegetables. Because sweet potatoes are available in many countries on a nearly year-round basis, their ability to provide us with a key antioxidant like beta-carotene makes them a standout antioxidant food. This slow-cooker recipe for Chicken Stew deliciously combines sweet potatoes, chicken and wild rice in a flavorful, creamy sauce to create the perfect make-ahead side dish for a busy weekday or any day! SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN STEW WITH SWEET POTATOES • 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 1 3/4 pounds) • 2 tablespoons poultry seasoning • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil • 2 tablespoons butter • 1 cup chopped celery • 1 cup chopped yellow onion • 2 tablespoons chopped garlic (about 5 garlic cloves) • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
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• 4 cups chicken broth • 4 cups (3 medium) sweet potatoes cut into 1-inch cubes • 1/2 cup uncooked wild rice • 1 teaspoon lemon pepper • 1 cup half-and-half • 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley • 3 green onions, roots removed and discarded, white and green parts chopped 1. Season the chicken on both sides with 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper. Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high. Add chicken and cook until well-browned, about 5 minutes. Turn chicken over and cook 2 minutes. 2. Transfer chicken to a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Add celery, onion and garlic to skillet. Cook, stirring often, until starting to soften, about 4 minutes. Add flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper to the skillet, and cook, stirring constantly, 1
minute. Add broth; bring to a boil, and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 1 minute. 3. Transfer mixture to slow cooker. Add sweet potatoes, rice and the lemon pepper. Cover and cook on low until rice, chicken and vegetables are tender, about 3 hours. Stir in half-and-half. Turn heat to high and cook for 5 to 10 minutes. Place stew in individual serving bowls and sprinkle with the parsley and green onions, if desired. Serves 6. 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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WORD SEARCH
WEEK OF OCTOBER 29, 2018 BORN THIS WEEK: Your sense of humor generates good feelings and good will everywhere you go. ARIES (March 21 to April 19) The high standards you set for yourself don’t always translate into the behavior you expect of others. That relationship problem can be resolved if you’re more flexible and less judgmental. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Not enough party bids to satisfy the Bovine’s fun-loving side this week? Go ahead and throw one of your own. Then prepare for some serious work coming up early next week. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A new and intensely productive cycle is about to kick in. Be careful not to get too stressed out, though. Make time to restore your energies by relaxing with family and friends. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) This could be a good time to share some of your plans with those closest to you. Their comments could give you some added insight into how you might accomplish your goals. LEO (July 23 to August 22) An attack of self-doubt might be unsettling for the usually superassured Feline. But it could be your inner voice telling you to hold off implementing your plans until you’ve reassessed them. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) This is a great time for you to reward yourself for all your hard work by taking a trip you haven’t spent months carefully planning, to somewhere you never thought you’d be going. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Some misunderstandings resist being resolved. But your sincerity in wanting to soothe those hurt feelings wins the day. By month’s end, that relationship should begin to show signs of healing. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A hectic job schedule begins to ease just in time to blow off all that work-generated steam on Halloween. A family situation runs into an unexpected complication. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A cutting remark in the workplace needs to be handled with finesse. Remember: How you respond could determine the depth of support you gain from colleagues. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Once again, that Capricornean stubborn streak sets in and could keep you from getting much-needed advice. Fortunately, it lifts by week’s end, in time to make an informed decision. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A surprise trip early in the week could lead to other unexpected offers when you return. Word to the wise: Avoid talking too much about this until you’ve made some decisions. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Learning dominates the week for perspicacious Pisceans, who are always looking to widen their range of knowledge. A series of important job-linked commitments begins late in the week. © 2018 King Features Syndicate, Inc.
Brain Teaser If you see one flying around, you’d better be careful at night, as some turn into vampires and will give your neck a big bite. What are they? SEE ANSWER ON PAGE 11
ANSWER TO WORD SEARCH ON PAGE 9
ANTICIPATION
EVIL
SCARY
ANXIETY
FEAR
SCOURGE
APPREHENSION
FIEND
SHIVERY
BLEAK
FREAK
SINISTER
CHILLING
FRIGHT
SUPERNATURAL
CREATURE
FRIGHTEN
SUSPENSE
DANGEROUS
HARM
TERRORIZE
DARKNESS
HOPELESS
THREAT
DEATH
IMAGINATION
TRAPPED
DEFORMED
MISERY
TROUBLESOME
DEMON
MONSTROSITY
UNUSUAL
DREAD
PANIC
VENERATE
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WordSearch Answer
Crosswords Answer
Sudoku Answer
Trivia Answers 1. The Pacific
5. Gordon Cooper
9. California
2. Corkscrews
6. New York island
10. 25
3. Swimming, cycling & running 7. It contains six vowels 4. Al Smith
8. Rabbits
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Answer: Bats
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