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CELEBRATING THE RESIDENTIAL PARK COMMUNITIES FOR 64 YEARS

‘Becoming Marilyn Monroe,’ Actress Sunny Thompson to be Honored with Star Next to Marilyn Monroe

Singer, Actress and Palm Springs “Snowbird” receives Palm Springs Stars on Friday, February 22

Sunny Thompson as Marilyn Monroe. Photo courtesy of BecomingMarilynMonroeTheFilm.com.

unny Thompson is a singer/actress/recording artist best known for her awardwinning one woman portrayal of Marilyn Monroe in the long running play with music, “Marilyn Forever Blonde.” Sunny performed the play for a decade, more than 700 performances, from the West End in London to Auckland, New Zealand, while cris-crossing the United States and Canada many times over. Sunny finally retired the role in 2017 by

saying “I can’t play 36 forever.” “I wasn’t a big Marilyn fan before I started playing her onstage,” said Sunny, “but after spending more than 10 years saying her words on stage, night after night, helped me understand the difficult life she led and why so many people love her so much! Performing a one-woman play about someone so lonely and desperate to be loved showed me how lucky I am to have a husband and a family to love and support me. I feel

like I’ve become incredibly close to Marilyn Monroe over the years and it’s ironic that I am getting a star on The Palm Springs Walk of Stars right next to Marilyn. I hope she knows how much I love her!” Sunny’s star dedication will be held at 101 S. Palm Canyon Drive on Friday, February 22 at 2 p.m. The award-winning documentary film, “Becoming Marilyn Monroe,” which follows the play from its conception to world-wide success, had its World Premiere at the

American Documentary Film Festival in Palm Springs last year. The film will be screened once again at the Palm Springs Cultural Center as it is the featured attraction for Modernism Week on Saturday, February 23 at 7:30 p.m. Sunny will perform live following the screening. Sunny will also make a guest appearance at the Annenberg Theater on Tuesday, February 20 in Greg Schreiner’s costume spectacular, “Hollywood Revisited.” Sunny has performed “Marilyn Forever Blonde” in Palm Springs at the Annenberg Theatre and the Indian Wells Theater in Palm Desert. She performed for a number of years at the Frank Sinatra Celebrity Golf Tournament opposite Kenny Rogers, Barry Manilow and Frank Sinatra Jr. More importantly, Sunny won the Frank Sinatra Celebrity Tournament in 2000 and has the trophy to prove it. Sunny claims she owed her golfing success to “cute outfits and a high handicap!” Sunny Thompson’s star dedication will be held at 101 South Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs on Friday, February 22 at 2 p.m. For more information, visit pschamber.org. “Becoming Marilyn Monroe” will be shown on Saturday, February 23 at 7:30 p.m. at the Palm Springs Cultural Center located at 2300 E Baristo Road in Palm Springs. For more information, visit camelottheatres.com.

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Senior Scamming 101

ANSWER TO WORD SEARCH ON PAGE 9

ANNIVERSARY

DESSERT

HUG

RELATIONSHIP

ARROW

DOVES

JEWELRY

ROMANCE

BOUQUET

EMBRACE

KISS

ROSES

CANDY

FEELINGS

LACE

SAINT

CARDS

FLIRT

LOVE

SERENADE

CELEBRATION

FLOWERS

MARRIAGE

SWEET

CHOCOLATE

GIFTS

MEMORIES

TRADITION

CUPCAKE

HEARTS

MUSIC

VALENTINE

CUPID

HOLIDAY

POEM

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This Valentine’s Day, say it with a Meteorite

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oid 320 million years ago and fell to earth in 1947 in the shape of a heart. And, it has the appropriate moniker, “Heart of Space.” Can it get any more adorable than that? Oh yeah, it is expected to fetch $300,000 to $500,000 when it is put up for auction on Valentine’s Day. Now, that’s adorable. The Association of Mature American Citizens 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.

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Senior News Line

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Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and you can bet that a goodly number of local lovers will soon scramble in search of an appropriate present lest they be labeled Lotharios. But, there are plenty of ways this year to make an impression on your lady fair, says the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC]. For example, AMAC points out, British auctioneers have a 22-pound meteorite up for bid. Not romantic enough, you say. Well this bit of space debris split from an aster-

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One in 18 seniors will become the victim of scammers this year, and those thieves will steal $3 billion from us. Others say these figures are too low because many scams aren’t reported, and the thieves could well be getting as much as $36 billion a year. How do the scammers con us? Maybe we did well in life and not only have money in the bank but we also receive a Social Security check every month, so we’re more relaxed about money. Maybe we didn’t do well financially and could use some extra cash if it’s offered, not recognizing a scam. We might have a medical problem, and it’s just easier to give in when we’re pushed. Often we’re lonely and are too willing to talk to people who call us, or we’re scared when they threaten us. There are many ways thieves can break down our barriers. What do they want? Money, any way they can get it. They want

our banking information, passwords and logins, Medicare number, Social Security number -- anything that will get them access to our money and identification. Why don’t we turn them in when we get scammed? We’re embarrassed... shocked that someone did this to us and that we fell for it. How do they get to us? The Internet is the most likely way, or they might call on the phone. Mortgage, pretend grandchildren, Social Security, home repairs, sweepstakes prizes, Medicare, phony IRS calls, investments, counterfeit drugs -- all of these and more are associated with scams against seniors. If you haven’t taken a scam class at the senior center, do so. Or if none is offered, ask for one to be created. Out of approximately 20 people in a class, at least one has already been victimized. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

‘Preparing For Your Best Old Age: Evidence, Attitude and Longevity’ Presented by Dr. Mary Jo Groves

Join the Palm Springs Public Library on Wednesday, February 27 for “Preparing For Your Best Old Age: Evidence, Attitude and Longevity” with Dr. Mary Jo Groves. Learn keys to lifestyle choices and management of chronic diseases that can help us remain independent as we age. The lecture will begin at 6:30 p.m. in The Learning Center (TLC). This program is presented in partnership with Eisenhower Health. It’s never too late to create the body we want to take into old age. Join Dr. Groves as she guides us through evidence on nutrition and different types of exercise to extend

our health along with our years. Dr. Groves specializes in Family Medicine. She attended medical school at Ohio State University College of Medicine and completed her residency at Wright State Family Medicine Residency Program. She is American Board of Family Medicine Certified. The lecture is held on Wednesday, February 27 at 6:30 p.m. at The Learning Center inside the Palm Springs Public Library located at 300 South Sunrise Way in Palm Springs. For more information, call 760-3227323 or visit palmspringslibrary.org.

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Meet HGTV’s Desert Flippers Lindsey and Eric Bennett Join the Palm Springs Public Library on Wednesday, February 20 to meet HGTV’s Desert Flippers Lindsey and Eric Bennett. You’ll hear how the Bennetts got started in the flipping business and behind-the-scenes stories of their experiences working on HGTV. The lecture will begin at 6:30 p.m. in The Learning Center (TLC). Wisconsin transplants Eric and Lindsey Bennett are transforming sunny Palm Springs, California one dilapidated house at a time. Renovating 20 properties a year while raising three small children is no small feat and this couple takes it in stride. But when you go behind the walls of houses that live in triple-digit heat, you never know what you might find: scorpions, rattlesnakes, black widows and even squatters. In each epi-

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Strange But True By Samantha Weaver

• It was British Prime Minister Winston Churchill who made the following sage observation: “All the great things are simple, and many can be expressed in a single word: freedom, justice, honor, duty, mercy, hope.”

Photo courtesy of Palm Springs Public Library.

sode of Desert Flippers, Eric and Lindsey search out a diamond in the rough, but they might find something that’s just plain rough. The lecture is held on Wednesday, February 20 at 6:30 p.m. at The Learning Center inside the Palm Springs Public Library located at 300 South Sunrise Way in Palm Springs. For more information, call 760-3227323 or visit palmspringslibrary.org.

Second Chili Cook Off Fundraiser to Support Senior Center Programs Saturday, February 23 the Cathedral City Senior Center Event Volunteer Committee will put on its second Chili Cook Off to support operations and special programs at the Cathedral City Senior Center. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the admission is just $10 per person

which includes chili tastings. Beer tastings and snacks will be available for purchase separately. Event is held at 37171 West Buddy Rogers Ave. in Cathedral City. For more information, call 760-321-1548 or visit cathedralcityseniorcenter.com

• In Washington state it once was illegal to carry a concealed weapon that was more than 6 feet in length. • Dominique Bouhours, a Frenchman who lived in the 17th century, was a priest, an essayist and a grammarian. The love of language may have been closest to his heart, though; it’s been reported that the final words he uttered on his deathbed were, “I am about to -- or I am going to -- die; either expression is used.” • You might be surprised to learn that Italians spend more time on social media that people of any other nationality. • England’s virgin queen, Elizabeth I, went bald at the age of 29. Smallpox was the culprit. • According to a survey by the National Association of Convenience Stores, 11 percent of adult Ameri-

British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. Photo courtesy of Biblio Archives.

cans have at some point in their lives worked at a convenience store or gas station. For 3 percent of adults, that was their first job. • Those who study such things claim that to get a truly random mix in a deck of playing cards, the deck must be shuffled seven times. • Chocolate lovers like myself may not believe it, but the most popular flavor of ice cream in the United States is actually vanilla. Chocolate comes in second place. Thought for the Day: “We may not imagine how our lives could be more frustrating and complex -- but Congress can.” — Cullen Hightower (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

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CROSSWORD 4. Wound’s leftover 5. Yellowfin or albacore 6. Curves 7. Full of merriment 8. Shorthand, for short 9. Contain 10. Impersonator 11. Corral group 16. Art ____ 20. Social grace 21. Soothing plant 22. Waterfowl 24. Breather 26. Drum’s accompaniment 27. ____ sauce ANSWER TO PUZZLE ON PAGE 9

ACROSS 1. With it 4. Doe’s mate 8. Iranian ruler, once 12. “Bells ____ Ringing” 13. Perm 14. Cassette 15. Astaire specialty 17. At any time

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48. Topped a cake

25. Unsociable

49. Damage

27. Bring to court

53. Pump, e.g.

28. Pea home 31. Bird cry

54. Tree outgrowth 55. “____ and Peace”

32. Heroes 34. Gold source 35. Years in a decade 36. Use a wok 37. Of sound 39. Hawaiian wreath

56. Stitched 57. Maize spikes 58. Oven-cleaner chemical

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40. Inactive

1. Fedora, e.g.

51. Cheery

19. Dull person

41. Papa’s mate

2. Distinct period

52. Poet’s before

20. Bath powder

44. Nobleman

3. Zing

18. Remove

SUDOKU

ANSWER TO SUDOKU ON PAGE 9

Brain Teaser What instrument can you hear but never see? SEE ANSWER ON PAGE 11

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Trivia Test By Fifi Rodriguez

1. MEDICAL: What is the medical name for joints that pop and crack? 2. LITERATURE: What is the name of the annual award for the best science fiction or fantasy writing? 3. U.S. PRESIDENTS: What was the Secret Service’s code name for President John F. Kennedy? 4. MOVIES: What was the name of the girl gang in the movie “Grease”? 5. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Which top college’s motto is “duty, honor, country”? 6. PERSONALITIES: In which state was author Tennessee Williams born? 7. FOOD & DRINK: Which popular liquor is made from fermented and distilled sugar cane juice or molasses? 8. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a group of parrots called? 9. TELEVISION: What was the name of the detective agency in the 1980s comedy “Moonlighting”? 10. HISTORY: How wide is the Korean Demilitarized Zone? © 2019 King Features Synd., Inc. ANSWER TO TRIVIA ON PAGE 9

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Lecture Series: Historical Trauma and Spiritual Pathways of Comanche Elder Rita Coosewoon This free series — she remained until a partnership becompleting high tween UCR Palm school. She reDesert, Rupert ceived “education Costo Endowment, for extinction,” an and California Inattempt to decidian Nations Colmate the Native lege — is facilitated American in her. by Clifford Trafzer. Despite efforts by The presentation teachers, discipliis helf at 6 p.m. on narians, and adThursday, February ministration to deRita Coosewoon. Photo courtesy of UCR Palm Desert. 28. The lecture is stroy her language, free and open to the public. Rita kept the Comanche language As a small child, a relative admitin her head, praying, singing, ted Rita Coosewoon to the Fort talking, and remembering. She is Sill Indian Boarding School where a leading speaker of her language

and a tribal judge. Rita will be joined by her close friend Beverly Patchell, who is a fellow traditional healer and sweat lodge leader. Dr. Patchell holds a PhD in nursing and is a specialist in youth substance abuse prevention, which includes study of historical trauma. The presentation is held on Thursday, February 28 at 6 p.m. at UCR Palm Desert Auditorium located at 75080 Frank Sinatra Drive in Palm Desert. To RSVP, call 760-834-0800 or visit palmdesert.ucr.edu.

Now Here’s A Tip By JoAnn Derson

• “I store my extra sheets under the bed they go with in a storage box. On the lid of the box, I write the date when the mattress needs to be flipped. This way I never forget how long it has been.” -W.F in Arkansas • “To get rid of brassy undertones in your hair, mix 10 drops of blue food coloring and 5 drops of red food coloring in 2.5 cups of vinegar, and apply as a rinse to hair.

The purple cools the red tones, and banishes the brass. The vinegar smell does dissipate, and it leaves hair with a softened shine, too.” -- I.W. in Louisiana • Did you squeeze out too much eye cream? Use it on your cuticles.” -- A.S. in Florida • Set a standing appointment to check in with your budget and checkbook. If you don’t al-

ready have a budget set, now’s the time. Remember to factor in quarterly or yearly payments. You can divide them by the number of months they cover (say, six for car insurance) and pay that amount into your savings account each month. When the time comes to pay the bill, you’ll have the money ready. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Recipe of the Week

Photo courtesy of DepositPhotos

The Kitchen Diva By Angela Shelf Medearis

LEMON-HONEY APPLE FRUIT SALAD • 2 sliced apples • 2 cups pineapple chunks, fresh or canned, drained and juice added to dressing • 2 oranges, peeled and cut into sections, or other fruit as desired

1. Preheat broiler or set oven to 400 F or 450 F. Arrange bread slices on baking sheet and brush with olive oil on each side. Toast on each side, checking every 2 minutes to prevent burning. 2. Slice cheese or cream cheese into 1/2-inch thick slices, 2 inches long. Slice apples into thin half-moons.

Lemon-Honey Dressing (see below). Prepare the dressing and salad as directed below. Do not cut the fruit or dress it with the salad until ready to serve.

3. Place toast on a cutting board. Lay 2 to 3 pieces of cheese on toast. Press cheese into the bread with fork. Lay 2-4 apple slices on the cheese. Drizzle with honey or agave syrup. Sprinkle with pepper, and cut into halves, if desired.

LEMON-HONEY DRESSING

APPLE SHAKE

• 2 rounded tablespoons honey or agave • Juice of 1 lemon, or juice of 1 lime, or 1/2 of each • 1/4 cup of other fruit juices • 1/8 teaspoon salt Stir the dressing together in a medium bowl. Pour over all the sliced fruit and toss together to combine or use for individual servings as desired. Refrigerate up to 6 hours. BRUSCHETTA WITH APPLES, HONEY & CHEESE • 1 loaf bakery bread, sliced into 1/2-inch slices • 1/4 cup olive oil • 1 wedge or wheel of brie cheese, or 8 ounces goat cheese, or low-fat cream cheese • 2 apples (Fuji, Gala, Honeycrisp, Cripps Pink, Jonathan, Red Delicious, Golden Delicious or Granny Smith varieties) • 1-2 tablespoons of honey or light agave syrup • Freshly ground black

• 6 to 8 apple slices • 1/2 cup skim or 2 percent milk, or non-dairy milk • 1 cup low-fat yogurt or vanilla ice cream Blend ingredients together until smooth. 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) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc., and Angela Shelf Medearis

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Crossword Answer

WordSearch Answer

Sudoku Answer

TRIVIA ANSWERS 1. Crepitus 2. The Hugo Award 3. Lancer 4. The Pink Ladies

5. U.S. Military Academy at West Point

8. A pandemonium

6. Mississippi

10. 2.5 miles wide

7. Rum

9. Blue Moon Detective Agency

SALOME’S STARS WEEK OF FEBRUARY 18, 2019 BORN THIS WEEK: You have a way of seeing the best in people and helping them live up to their potential. ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Some unsettling facts about a past situation could come to light. And while you’d love to deal with it immediately, it’s best to get more information to support your case.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Unless you have sound knowledge, and not just an opinion, it’s best not to step into a family dispute involving a legal matter, regardless of whom you support. Leave that to the lawyers.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A straightforward approach to a baffling situation is best. Don’t allow yourself to be drawn into an already messy mass of tangles and lies. Deal with it and move on.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) An awkward situation presents the usually socially savvy Scorpian with a problem. But a courteous and considerate approach soon helps clear the air and ease communication.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Don’t be discouraged or deterred by a colleague’s negative opinion about your ideas. It could actually prove to be helpful when you get around to finalizing your plan.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A calmer, less-tense atmosphere prevails through much of the week, allowing you to restore your energy levels before tackling a new challenge coming up by week’s end.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Ignore that sudden attack of “modesty,” and step up to claim the credit you’ve so rightly earned. Remember: A lot of people are proud of you and want to share in your achievement.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Your approach to helping with a friend or family member’s problem could boomerang unless you take time to explain your method and how and why it (usually!) works.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) A financial “deal” that seems to be just right for you Leos and Leonas could be grounded more in gossamer than substance. Get an expert’s advice to help you check it out.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Someone who gave you a lot of grief might ask for a chance for the two of you to make a fresh start. You need to weigh the sincerity of the request carefully before giving your answer.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Don’t ignore that suddenly cool or even rude attitude from someone close to you. Asking for an explanation could reveal a misunderstanding you were completely unaware of.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Too much fantasizing about an upcoming decision could affect your judgment. Better to make your choices based on what you know now rather than on what you might learn later.

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