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CELEBRATING THE RESIDENTIAL PARK COMMUNITIES FOR 64 YEARS
‘Legends of Tomorrow Today’
Frank DiSalvo, Johnny Meza, Michael Holmes, John Stanley King Annenberg Theater, Tuesday April 2 at 8pm
Frank DiSalvo, Johnny Meza, Michael Holmes and John Stanley King. Photo courtesy of Legends of Tomorrow Today.
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our amazing gentlemen bring you a wonderful theatrical experience of music and song. They are true professional performers, each in his own way with a unique style. Frank DiSalvo with his Italian background and upbringing. His musical abilities date back to his childhood and he has spent his life performing for thousands. Johnny Meza has that “South of the Border Style” that gener-
ates a warm and happy feeling. His time in the music industry has been primarily spent performing in Southern California. John Stanley King, having been born and raised in the valley has his musical foundation dating back several generations. His grandparents, parents, brothers, and sisters have all been playing and singing over the years. He has always amazed with his depth of musical knowledge.
He started at the age of eighteen with the Fred Waring orchestra. Michael Holmes is one of a kind. His ability to sing, dance and imitate is by far and away the best anywhere in the valley. His philanthropic pursuits should also be mentioned, as he gives so much to the valley in so many ways. For the first time these performers will be appearing on the same stage at the same time. Come en-
joy and watch history be made in the desert. Emcee for the evening will be Patrick Evans. To purchase tickets for this one night only show visit, tickets. psmuseum.org or call the box office 760-325-4490. $45 for show only; $95 includes show and post show cocktail party. Annenberg Theater is located at 101 N. Museum Dr., Palm Springs
‘LOVE, SEX AND THE I.R.S.’
RECIPE OF THE WEEK
FUNNY COMICS
This hilarious comedy presented by Desert Theatreworks
Honey-ginger glazed turnips
Just like Cats & Dogs, The Spats, They Do it Every Time
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Doomsday Preppers, Attention!
The ultimate bomb shelter is for sale, an $18 million, five bedroom, six bathroom underground bunker complete with a guest house, a pool and a spa. It’s located in Las Vegas NV, says the Association of Mature American
Citizens [AMAC], and it features a lighting array that mimics a sunrise in the morning, balmy daytime illumination and a sunset to put you to sleep. The property listing boasts that the “concrete and steel doomsday bunker was designed to survive cataclysmic events in comfort.” The Association of Mature American Citizens provides the Filler Files as a service on issues of concern to Americans over 50.
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Senior News Line By Matilda Charles
Filing Your Taxes on a Cellphone
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A recent newspaper story told of two senior women who were coaxed into an experiment e-filing their taxes on their cellphone and tablet. E-filing apparently is becoming more and more popular, as 126 million people e-filed for the past tax year, and 85 million of those received faster direct deposit refunds because of it. Would I do this, e-file on a handheld electronic device? No, I would not. In all honesty, I did e-file once years ago, sending my information directly to the Internal Revenue Service with the push of a computer keyboard button. It was the only time in all these years that something went wrong, and the IRS didn’t receive all the numbers. Some months later I received mail from them saying I owed additional taxes. Once I ran the numbers again and called them on the phone, it was clear that one entry never
made it across the wires. After I sent the paper version of the tax return, all was well, but it caused grief and took time to sort out. Now I only send paper versions done on a computer where I’m more certain of the security software, hardwired to the wall. The specific reasons I won’t use a handheld electronic device to file my taxes are these: 1) Handheld devices usually don’t have adequate security software installed on them, and if installed, it’s not familiar to the user. 2) If the device is hooked up via a home WiFi, the router connection might not be encrypted. If you don’t know the difference between WEP and WPA/WPA2, ask someone for help with your router to make sure you’re not on WEP, which can be cracked by someone walking by outside. We seniors are targets in so many instances already. Beware giving identity thieves another way to access your personal information. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.
Thrift Store Purchase Came with a Warning The donations manager at a North Carolina thrift store was warned by the donor that the furniture in question was haunted, reports the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC]. According to the store’ Operations Director, Elizabeth Brady, “he was told ‘you don’t want those, they’re haunted.’ And he said ‘well, now I definitely want them’.” The buyer, Ricky Scott, gladly paid $1,000 for the hand carved haunted bedroom suite saying, “maybe it will be a nice ghost.”
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The Marble Mountains are a rather small mountain range located in one of the harshest, driest parts of the Mojave Desert, in southeastern California near the tiny towns of Chambless and Cadiz. What makes the Marble Mountains especially attractive to paleontologists is the comparatively rich Cambrian fossil biota which can be found in a particular rock layer, the Latham Shale that is well-exposed in the southern part of the range, as well as in some nearby ranges such as the Bristol Mountains. The Latham Shale and the rock layers below and above it comprise a well-studied section of Lower and Middle
Cambrian strata, which extends, with some variation, over a large part of the southern Mojave Desert. The dominant fossils in the Latham Shale are trilobites. Trilobites form one of the earliest known groups of arthropods. Join Professor Alessandro Grippo on this all-day field trip. The all-day field trip is held on Saturday, March 30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Meet at Roy’s Café and Gas Station located at 87520 National Trails Highway in Amboy, CA. Cost is $60 for JTNPA members and $70 for nonmembers. For more information visit, joshuatree.org or call 760-367-5539.
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Trivia Test By Fifi Rodriguez
1. MOVIES: Which film with a literary title won the 1999 Oscar for Best Picture? 2. ANATOMY: What gives red blood cells their color? 3. FOOD & DRINK: What spice gives Hungarian goulash its characteristic flavor?
6. ASTRONOMY: Which planet in our solar system (other than Earth) is known as the “Blue Planet”? 7. LANGUAGE: What does the Latin word “veto” mean? 8. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the fastest growing plant in the world? 9. LITERATURE: Which children’s fantasy series featured a ship called “The Dawn Treader”? 10. MUSIC: What was English singer Billy Idol’s name at birth? © 2019 King Features Synd., Inc. ANSWER TO TRIVIA ON PAGE 12
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Script2Stage2Screen Brings Laughs & Love April 5 and 6 There’s a little bit of something for everyone in Script2Stage2Screen’s April staged readings. The month features one-acts: a comedy called “Heavenly Bliss” and “Train Song,” a love story. “We’ll be enjoying the creations of two terrific playwrights this month,” said Don Cilluffo, the di-
4. HISTORY: Who were the two women who tried to assassinate President Gerald Ford on two separate occasions in 1975? 5. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a group of swine called?
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rector. “John Lordan’s plays have been honored with 35 national awards, and we are privileged to bring you his comedy about what can only be called Heaven in crisis. And Christopher Younggren, a teacher who has won acting awards, brings us a love story full of yearning.”
Performances of “Heavenly Bliss” and “Train Song” are Friday and Saturday, April 5 and 6, at 7:30 p.m. All Script2Stage2Screen staged readings take place at the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Desert, 72425 Via Vail, Rancho Mirage. Tickets are $10. Available at the door or script2stage2screen.com.
Now Here’s A Tip By JoAnn Derson
• Sink odor can be real problem, especially if you use a strainer in your sink. Sometimes, we forget to remove it and clean the drain underneath. Make it a point to clean and freshen your kitchen drains weekly by using this quick tip: Microwave several cups of water to boiling. Pour half down your drain, then dump in about 1/2 cup of baking soda. Follow up with a cup of full-strength vinegar (it should bubble and sputter). Wait three minutes, and then add the rest of the hot water. All clean! • “I like to make cubed potatoes for breakfast. To keep it simple to cook in the morning, I boil a big
This Was No Birdie A golfer in British Columbia started his first round of the season recently with a birdie that turned into a dubious hole-inone. His tee shot landed on the green where the birdie in question was basking in the sun, says the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC]. It was an eagle, to be precise, and it picked up the golf ball when it landed and eventually dropped it into the hole. According to the golfer, “Despite the rules of golf saying I need to replace it (which I did and missed the putt), this will still go down as my hole in one story for life.” The Association of Mature American Citizens provides the Filler Files as a service on issues of concern to Americans over 50.
batch on Sunday to use throughout the week. I keep them nice and white by adding a quarter cup of vinegar to the cooking water. You can’t taste it at all, and there’s no browning, even by Friday.” -- J.D. in Florida • “Keep a small package of wet wipes in your car so that you can wipe off your hands after you pump gas. I feel like there’s always some residue, and the wipes are convenient for other things, too.” -- T.A. in Nevada • When painting, use a wet travel-size bar of soap to coat the windows (glass only), smearing the soapy residue all over the glass.
Let it dry. When you paint, any splatters will land on the soap, which can be easily wiped away when the paint is dry. • “If you get a new contact via your cellphone, make sure you write it down in a good old-fashioned paper address book. These days, we never dial someone, so we never learn their phone number. If something happened to your phone, you might lose the telephone numbers of people you want to stay in touch with, especially non-digitally inclined friends and relatives who might be older.” -- E.U. in Indiana (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Desert Theatreworks Presents ‘Love, Sex and the I.R.S’ Back by audience demand! The hilarious comedy returns to DTW! In the 1970s, love seemed easier, sex more daring, and tax fraud less common and less troubling. Love, Sex, and the IRS centers on Jon and Leslie, two heterosexual men who have been roommates for years. In an attempt to save money, Jon has filed income tax returns listing the pair as married. But the plan quickly goes awry when the IRS comes to investigate. Now, Leslie must pretend to be Jon’s wife, Jon’s mother comes to meet her son’s fiancée and the landlord doesn’t approve of unwed couples under the same roof. Don’t miss this blast from the past set to the music and situation comedy style of the 1970’s. Love, Sex, and the IRS is a guaranteed laugh-fest. “Love, Sex and the IRS is truly a comedic period piece that is so funny it still works in every way today.” Says Artistic Director/Director Lance Phillips-Martinez. “DTW produced the show a few seasons ago and this title is still in frequent demand from our audience. I believe its real popularity comes from the comedy and the way we styled the show. Our creative team pays homage to the fun of the 70’s and the style of comedy. Think three’s company meets soap. Love, Sex and the IRS is one wild ride!” Love, Sex and the I.R.S. opened at the Dam Site Dinner-Theater, Tinton Falls, NJ, on June 1, 1979 under the direction of Billy Van Zandt along with co-author, Jane Milmore. Billy Van Zandt has starred in a series of his own plays (If you’ve never seen this clown at work, you should be ashamed of yourself), and has made his feature film debut in Jaws 2. The
success of his comedies (written with partner Jane Milmore) brought him to the attention of Bob Newhart, who hired him as a writer for the acclaimed Newhart television series. His biggest career thrill was acting alongside his idol Lucille Ball on her final television series. His creative partner, Jane Milmore, began her career as an actress on shows such as Anything But Love, Sydney, and guest starring on Martin, the Hughley’s, and the Wayans Bros. Jane began her writing collaboration with Billy with Love, Sex, and the I.R.S. and then created and developed television series for great actors such as Brooke Shields, Martin Lawrence, Don Rickles, Richard Lewis, Jamie Lee Curtis, and many more. Billy and Jane were nominated for an Emmy for writing and producing a television special where they unveiled the original pilot episode of I Love Lucy. They won both People’s Choice and NAACP Image Awards for their work on the Martin Lawrence comedy Martin and a Prism Multi-Cultural Award for TV’s The Hughleys. Rated PG-13 - for mild language and sexual humor. The performance is held at the Indio Performing Arts Center located at 45175 Fargo Street in Indio. Showtimes are Friday and Saturday, April 5-6 at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 7 at 2 p.m. Thursday and Friday, April 11-12 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 13 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 14 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $28 for general admission, $20 for teens (13-18), and $15 for children (12 and under). For tickets or information, visit dtworks.org or call 760-321-3087.
American Documentary Film Festival: Mini-Marathon
Join filmgoers at the Palm Springs Public Library on Friday, April 5th for a screening of a selection of films from the Festival (from animation to shorts and features) starting at 10:30 a.m. and continuing throughout the day. The schedule of films will be posted online (americandocumentaryfilmfestival.com) the
day before and will be in print at the library. This FREE event will be in The Learning Center (seating is limited). The Palm Springs Public Llibrary is located at 300 South Sunrise Way in Palm Springs. For more information, visit palmspringslibrary.org or call 760-322-7323.
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18. Noses 22. Denotes past 23. Selling at specially reduced prices 24. __ Claus 25. Comes before two 27. Fencing swords 28. Nocturnal rodent 29. Chinese revolutionary 30. Electronic countercountermeasures 31. Enjoyable 33. Villain 35. Discussed 36. Waterfall (Scottish) ANSWER TO PUZZLE ON PAGE 12 37. Old television 32. Political action 58. Boyish part (abbr.) committee 59. This (Spanish) 39. Roughly 60. Male parent 34. Skin problem chipped flint 61. Lounge chair 35. Type of music 42. Helps change 37. Intestinal channels DOWN pouches 43. __ Sagan, 1. Sports award astronomer 38. Eight 2. Monetary unit 44. Cooling unit 39. Emerald Isle of Angola 46. Uttered words 40. Interpret 3. Some animals 47. Small integers characters live here 48. Type of data 41. Abandon 4. Former CIA 49. Inspired 43. Felines 5. Global health 50. France’s first group 45. Energy and Jewish PM 6. Male given name enthusiasm 51. Famed sci-fi 7. Opposite of right 46. Resembles novel 8. Open Payment a pouch 52. Body parts Initiative 47. Relating to 53. Nigerian City 9. Desert plants sense of smell 54. Amount of time 10. A bird that 49. Swiss river 55. Coloring cannot fly 50. Bradley Int’l material 11. Off-Broadway Airport 56. Type of theater award 53. __ __ __ __ constrictor 12. Lump of clay yonder 13. Barbie’s pal snake 57. Tarred and ___ 16. Seldom
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Social Security Matters No Special “extra dollars” for Veteran’s Monthly Benefit Dear Rusty: I am within a few weeks of applying for SS. My 70th Birthday is in April and I have stayed in my job for the maximum benefit from SS. I am also a veteran and so am taking my DD-214 with me to apply for the $300.00 or so extra dollars that is offered per month. Are there any other extra items I need to apply for? I keep hearing about a $16,000 benefit that I should apply for from SS but of course they never actually give you the specifics. Signed: Veteran Applying for SS Dear Veteran: Please accept my gratitude for your service to our country, and congratulations for choosing a great strategy by waiting until you are 70 to get the maximum Social Security benefit available to you. However, I’m afraid I must clarify something regarding that “$300 or so extra dollars that is offered per month.” What you’re referring to is called “special extra earnings” for military service, but that provision doesn’t provide you with $300 in additional monthly SS benefits because of your military service. Rather it is a provision, which adds dollars to your recorded military earnings, with the amount added dependent upon the years during which you served. Those who served between 1957 and 1977 get $300 added to their military earnings record for each quarter of active duty service. For example, if their actual military earnings for a given year of active duty were $2,700, their military earnings for that year for Social Security purposes will be shown as $3,900 ($300 per quarter times 4 quarters = $1200 additional earnings for that service year). Those who served between 1978 and 2001 would also receive an addition to their military earnings record, but it would be computed somewhat differently – they receive an additional $100 in earnings for every $300 in active duty military pay, up to a maximum of $1,200 additional for each service year. But these credits are not added to your monthly Social Security benefit payment; they are additions to your military earnings record, which may influence the amount of your Social Security benefit if your military service years are among the 35 years used to compute your SS benefit amount. Put simply, your earnings records for each year of active military service are increased by up to $1200 per year for each year of active duty so that when your SS benefit is computed the higher earnings may increase
your benefit amount. You can read all about this at the following link to Social Security’s rules on this topic: ssa.gov/planners/ retire/military.html. As you will see in this document, if you served between 1968 and 2001 you do not need to do anything to receive these additions to your military pay record; the special extra earnings have already been credited to your military pay records. And no “special extra earnings” are credited for military service after 2001. As for your question about “any other extra items” you need to apply for, there really aren’t any for you. By claiming your SS benefit to start in the month you attain 70 years of age you will be getting a benefit which is 32% more than you would have received at your full retirement age of 66, and that is the maximum you can receive. Regarding what you hear about “a $16,000 benefit” you should apply for; those advertisements are marketing hype designed to get you to buy something or enroll in some program. If you keep digging (as I have) you will find that they’ll finally suggest that you may be able get that much more if you delay claiming benefits until you are 70 years old, which, of course, you have already done. Please keep this adage in mind – “if it sounds too good to be true, it usually is.” And once more, thank you for your military service and congratulations for choosing a Social Security strategy that yields you the highest possible Social Security benefit available. This article is intended for information purposes only and does not represent legal or financial guidance. It presents the opinions and interpretations of the AMAC Foundation’s staff, trained and accredited by the National Social Security Association (NSSA). NSSA and the AMAC Foundation and its staff are not affiliated with or endorsed by the Social Security Administration or any other governmental entity.
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Walk of the Stars Palm Springs to Honor Carole Cook Walk of the Stars Palm Springs will honor singer and actress Carole Cook with the 430th star on the Walk of the Stars Palm Springs. The star will be unveiled on Monday, April 1, at 2 p.m. in front of the historic Palm Springs Plaza Theatre located at 128 S. Palm Canyon Drive. The star dedication ceremony is open to the public. “I first visited Palm Springs in the late 50’s with Lucille Ball. Several years later I did my second film with Warner Bros, “Palm Springs Weekend,” and my love affair with the city continued. Countless charity performances and several engagements at The Purple Room, Palm Springs has become a home away from home. I’m thrilled and honored to have a star. I welcome everyone to walk all over me!” said Carole Cook. Starring as Dolly Levi in the musical, “Hello Dolly!” in 1965-66, Carole Cook was the second actress to play the lead role after the late Carol Channing. Cook’s career on stage includes a list of hit performances including “Annie Get Your Gun,” “Follies,” “Mame” and “42nd Street.” Carole will be
gracing the stage at The Purple Room, March 29-30. Carole Cook’s television and film career is equally impressive. Cook began appearing on television in the ‘50s. Her guest starring credits including “The Bob Newhart Show,” “The Lucy Show” and “Here’s Lucy,” “Maude,” “Starsky & Hutch,” “Charlie’s Angels,” “Laverne & Shirley,” “Magnum P.I.,” “Dynasty,” “Murder She Wrote,” and in 2005 she played Sophie Larson in the ABC series “Grey’s Anatomy.” Cook’s prolific career as an entertainer reaches the silver screen as well. Film classics such as “Palm Springs Weekend,” “The Incredible Mr. Limpet,” “American Gigolo,” “Sixteen Candles,” the Disney animated film “Home on the Range,” and the recent “A Very Sordid Wedding,” written and directed by Del Shores. Shores will speak during the Walk of the Stars dedication along with Cook’s star sponsors Andy Smith and Paul von Wupperfeld, actor Mason McCulley, Palm Springs Chamber CEO Nona Watson, and Mayor Robert Moon.
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Strange But True By Samantha Weaver
• It was 20th-century French air force brigadier general and geopolitician -- and bearer of the nickname “father of the French atom bomb” -- Pierre Marie Gallois who made the following sage observation: “If you put tomfoolery into a computer, nothing comes out of it but tomfoolery. But this tomfoolery, having passed through a very expensive machine, is somehow ennobled and no one dares criticize it.” • Fashion historians claim that England’s Queen Elizabeth I owned 3,000 of the elaborate dresses popular during her time. • The Great Pyramid of Cheops in Egypt is so large that its base would cover 10 football fields. • Without a bottle opener, a drunk homeless man in Belgrade, Serbia, was at a loss as to how to open his beer. So he hit upon the bright idea of using a hand grenade to pop the top. A live hand grenade, as it turned out. He popped his
own top as well, dying in the incident. It’s not known how he got the grenade to begin with. • Human skin is about 70 percent water, and the human brain is 80 percent water. • At 140,000 square miles, the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, located (unsurprisingly) in Hawaii, is larger than all the other U.S. national parks put together. • Those who study such things say that the European starling is one of the world’s great mimics. They have the ability to imitate a surprisingly wide variety of sounds, including a dog’s bark, a cat’s meow, a cow’s moo, the songs of 50 other bird species, the drumming of a woodpecker and a ringing telephone. Thought for the Day: “The reason why so few good books are written is that so few people who can write know anything.” — Walter Bagehot
Couch Theater: Video/DVD Previews By Amy Anderson
“Aquaman” (PG-13) -- Jason Momoa helms the fourth highest-grossing solo superhero film to date, the origin story of Arthur Curry, the half-breed son of the queen of Atlantis and a lighthouse keeper. Raised as a warrior by an Atlantean mentor (Willem Dafoe) but rejecting his tidal roots, Arthur comes to terms with his legacy by battling alongside warrior and fellow underwater royal Mera (Amber Heard) for the soul of the ocean while fending off a sworn enemy -- and, of course, getting the girl. It follows in the less-serious, more spirited fun of, say, “Wonder Woman” or “Thor” with a killer cast and CGI segments that keep underwater scenes exciting and alive. Plus, Jason Momoa. “If Beale Street Could Talk” (R) -- Based on James Baldwin’s 1974 novel, a young couple -- Tish (Kiki Layne) and Fonny (Stephan James) -- face racism and adversity while maintaining faith in their unshakeable love. Fonny is wrongly jailed for a terrible crime, just as Tish finds out she is pregnant with their child. Their families share in the trials of these young lovers ripped apart and the joy of an impending new generation. Regina King’s performance as Tish’s mother is outstanding -- indeed Oscar-worthy, as she took home the statue for best supporting actress -- with loving direction from Barry Jenkins and a beautiful score.
Jason Momoa in “Aquaman.” Photo courtesy of Warner Bros./DC Comics
“Stan and Ollie” (PG) -- Recounting the sunset days of one of the greatest duo acts to grace a stage, Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly play Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy. A string of Hollywood Golden Age hits in the rearview, the pair embark on a tour of Britain in 1953 to revive interest in a new film. Hardy’s health is failing, while Laurel is wistfully grasping at a last chance for success. But the show must go on, and it does. I wasn’t sure at first about slapstick comedy routines by a dolled-up Coogan and a fat-suited-up Reilly, but it’s so good. They really give it everything they have, and on behalf of a whole generation that might have missed out on this brand of comedy, I thank the cast and crew for delivering.
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Upcoming Book Releases and Book Clubs “American Moonshot: John F. Kennedy and the Great Space Race” As the fiftieth anniversary of the first lunar landing approaches, the award winning historian and perennial New York Times bestselling author takes a fresh look at the space program, President John F. Kennedy’s inspiring challenge, and America’s race to the moon. Available April 2. “The Unwanted: America, Auschwitz, and a Village Caught in Between” Published in association with the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, a riveting story of Jewish families seeking to escape Nazi Germany. The Unwanted vividly captures the experiences of a small community struggling to survive amid tumultuous world events. Available April 2. “The Fall of Crazy House” Twin sisters Becca and Cassie barely got out of the Crazy House alive. Now they’re trained, skilled fighters who fear nothing—not even the all-powerful United re-
gime. Together, the sisters hold the key to defeating the despotic government and freeing the people of the former United States. But to win this war, will the girls have to become the very thing they hate? Available April 8. “Metropolis” New York Times-bestselling author Philip Kerr treats readers to his beloved hero’s origins, exploring Bernie Gunther’s first weeks on Berlin’s Murder Squad. Available April 8. Thursday, April 11 Cover to Cover Book Club “Girl in Disguise” by Greer Macallister: In the tumultuous years of the Civil War, the streets of Chicago offer a woman mostly danger and ruin-unless that woman is Kate Warne, the first female Pinkerton detective and a desperate widow with a knack for manipulation. The group meets the second Thursday of every month from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Mizell Senior Center, 480 S. Sunrise Way in Palm Springs.
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Recipe of the Week
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The Kitchen Diva By Angela Shelf Medearis
HONEY-GINGER GLAZED TURNIPS Turnips can be peeled before cooking, eaten raw, sliced, made into a relish or a slaw, diced or julienned, or shredded to make croquettes. Turnips also can be used as a substitute for potatoes in many of your favorite recipes. In today’s recipe, I’ve given turnips an Asian flair by glazing them with soy sauce, honey and ginger. When you’re looking for an exciting new side dish, try turnips. Turnips are delicate, so cook them until they are still firm, but tender when pierced in the center with a knife. Overcooking will cause the sweetness of the turnip to diminish. • 2 pounds turnips • 2 tablespoons butter • 1/4 cup honey • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger • 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce
1. Wash and peel turnips and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices, then halve or quarter the slices. In a pot of boiling, salted water, cook the turnips for 8 minutes or just until tender. Drain the turnips and stir in butter. Cook over high heat, shaking pan often, for 1 minute or until the turnips are coated with the butter. 2. Stir in honey, ginger, soy sauce and pepper to taste; cook, stirring often, for 1 minute or until glazed. Serve immediately. Serves 4. 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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Brain Teaser Imagine you are in a room with no doors or windows, how do you get out?
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Crossword Answer
WordSearch Answer
Sudoku Answer
TRIVIA ANSWERS 1. “Shakespeare in Love”
5. A sounder
9. “The Chronicles of Narnia”
2. Hemoglobin
6. Neptune
10. William Broad
3. Paprika 4. Sara Jane Moore and Lynette “Squeaky” Fromme
7. To forbid or prohibit 8. Bamboo
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SALOME’S STARS WEEK OF APRIL 1, 2019 BORN THIS WEEK: You believe in helping those who cannot help themselves. Although it embarrasses you, the fact is, people like you and tell you so. ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Putting yourself in someone else’s shoes isn’t easy for you. But if you do it, you’ll gain a better perspective of what you need to do to achieve your goals. Be open to new ideas.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Your sense of justice prompts you to speak out against an unfair situation, even if you seem to be the only one who feels that way. But you soon learn that many others agree with you.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) There are still some problems you might have to deal with before moving on to your next project. It’s a good idea to accept help from those who share your objectives.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Creating a fuss is not usually your style. But that doesn’t mean you should tolerate an ill-mannered attitude. Speak up for yourself, and you’ll earn the respect of others.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) It’s time to recognize the difference between those who are truly concerned for you and those who simply plan to use your good nature to their advantage. New ideas become increasingly attractive.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) You might have a few loose ends to tie up before you can stamp your project as complete. But once that’s done, you might want to celebrate with someone special in your life.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Depending on a promise made becoming a promise kept could be more than a mite unwise at this time. It’s best to proceed on your own rather than wait for aid that might never arrive.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Disappointment darkens the Goat’s mood. But close friends rally to pull you through with words of encouragement. Use their confidence in you to rebuild your own self-esteem.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) A recently revitalized relationship might not be quite what the Big Cat expected. But give yourself more time to deal with the changes. A little flexibility can go a long way. Good luck.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) An upcoming decision might be more difficult with inaccurate information. Best to recheck the data you have at hand right now to be sure it won’t mislead you later.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A major change could prompt more adjustments. Some of them might be difficult to deal with at first. But hang in there, and before you know it, you’ll be coasting to your next goal.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) An offer you previously turned down might no longer be available. But if you do some checking around, you could find something else that would suit you just fine.
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