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CELEBRATING THE RESIDENTIAL PARK COMMUNITIES FOR 64 YEARS

Animal Control Reports Increase in Coyote Sightings

he City of Palm Springs would like to alert the community that there has been an increase in the number of reported coyote sightings. Coyotes are drawn to residential neighborhoods in search of food, water, shelter – and unfortunately, pets. Palm Springs Animal Control is aware of several instances where pet dogs and cats have been injured or killed by coyotes. This activity occurs throughout the city and is not isolated to or concentrated in any particular areas. While this activity is concerning for the safety of pets, it does not indicate an increased threat or danger for coyote attacks on humans.

Coyotes are naturally fearful of humans, but they can become less cautious and more brazen when they find access to food, water and pets in areas populated by people. Trapping and euthanizing coyotes have not proven to be effective options to decrease or eliminate coyote populations.

Palm Springs Animal Control recommends “coyote hazing” as the most effective practice for avoiding and discouraging coyotes. There are a wide variety of hazing options residents can use if you and your pet are approached by a coyote, including yelling and waving your arms, using whistles, air horns, bells, or homemade noisemakers, spraying a coyote with water, vinegar water or pepper spray or throwing small objects in the direction of the coyote until it leaves the area entirely. Never run from a coyote.

For additional info about coyote hazing or to request an Animal Control Officer at a neighborhood meeting, please contact the Palm Springs Animal Control office at 760-323-8151.

Here are some additional steps you can take to keep yourself and your pets safe • Keep lids secure on garbage cans and compost bins. • Remove standing water including outdoor pet water bowls. • Collect fruit that has fallen to the ground from fruit trees. • Keep cats and small dogs indoors unless outside with them, and bring them in at night when hunting coyotes are most active. • Do not try to feed or tame coyotes. This type of habituation can cause the coyote to see the human as a source of food, leading to overly aggressive coyote populations who no longer fear humans. California Department of Fish and Game even coordinates a campaign called “Keep Me Wild,” which protects both humans and coyotes. • Do not try to “eradicate” coyote populations with poison and fire arms. Not only is this cruel if the coyotes have a den of pups waiting to be fed, but also it opens up the habitable territory for another searching predator and creates more problems than it solves.

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service sends out email alerts to those of us who are signed up for warnings about foods and products that are dangerous or contaminated, perhaps with Listeria or salmonella. Are you signed up for these email notices? A recent alert concerned 39 tons of ground turkey products sold in large packages last summer. It’s made a number of people sick, and the USDA has to err on the side of caution, trying to catch any products that people might have in their freezer. Another alert concerns pork sausage, and yet another concerns chicken and rice products. To sign up for these notices in email, go online to www.usda. gov and put “alerts” in the search box. Click on Current Recalls and Alerts. You’ll see a pop-up box where you can enter your email address. While you’re on that page (after the pop-up vanishes) scroll down to review recent recalls and alerts. The Food and Drug Administration covers alerts and recalls for medications and medical

supplies, while the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration deals with vehicles, tires, motorcycles and child restraints. If you want to cover all your bases, check recalls.gov/list and sign up for all of them in one place. You’ll receive alerts from U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the FDA and the USDA. To make sure you haven’t missed anything, do a search for your medications and vehicles after you sign up. Another source to watch is Food Safety (www.foodsafety. gov). Besides sending out alert notices, the site has information on how to avoid food poisoning, safe freezer practices, thawing food and more. To get alerts, go to the site and put “alerts in email” in the search box. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

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By Fifi Rodriguez

2. GEOGRAPHY: Where is the elite shopping district called Rodeo Drive located? 3. MOVIES: Which 1990s movie featured the line, “Keep the change, ya filthy animal”? 4. HISTORY: In which country did the Mau Mau Uprising take place? 5. TELEVISION: What kind of creature was the animated character Foghorn Leghorn?

• The first photograph of a United States citizen was taken in 1839. The subject was Samuel F.B. Morse, a painter who also happened to be the inventor of a single-wire telegraph system and developer of the Morse Code. • When the bubonic plague, more commonly known as the Black Death, was at its peak in Europe in the 14th century, a wide variety of remedies was prescribed, including smoking tobacco, bringing spiders into the house-

8. ARCHITECTURE: Who designed Central Park in New York City? 9. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the traditional birthstone for April? 10. U.S. STATES: In which U.S. state was the first atomic bomb tested? © 2019 King Features Synd., Inc. ANSWER TO TRIVIA ON PAGE 8

hold, inhaling the stench from a latrine, sitting between two large fires, drinking red wine in which new steel had been cooled, and bathing in goat urine. • Those who speak English call it a French kiss, but those who speak French call it an English kiss. • It was once the custom among the Danakil tribe of Ethiopia to mark a man’s grave with one stone for each man he had killed during his lifetime.

• You probably are aware of the fact that slugger Babe Ruth held the record for the most home runs; you might not know, though, that he also held the record for the most strike-outs. Thought for the Day: “If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant’s life, she will choose to save the infant’s life without even considering if there are men on base.” -- Dave Barry

Now Here’s A Tip

6. SCIENCE: What is a tornado at sea called? 7. LITERATURE: Which poet wrote, “April is the cruelest month”?

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Strange But True

Trivia Test 1. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Who was the first president to be born a U.S. citizen?

By JoAnn Derson

• If you’re forgetful, experts say to “speak up” when completing a task. Not sure you turned off the oven? When you take the pan out, say, “I’m shutting off the oven!” You’re more likely to remember if you’ve given yourself a verbal reminder. • “Use correction fluid to mask a scratch in a white cabinet. If the cabinet has a gloss on it, you can try painting over the correction fluid (after it has dried, of course) with clear nail polish. It won’t

cover a big gash or anything, but it’s good for little nicks.” -- J.B. in New Mexico • “Cut the bitterness in a cup of coffee by adding a pinch of salt. Enhance the flavor of sweets with a pinch of salt. Salt is my secret weapon!” -- F.L. in Alabama • Cut cotton pads in half to double your supply. They are typically big enough for two uses, and you can always use two halves if you need a whole.

• “When you need to change your password monthly, like for work, you might benefit from this motivational tip: Choose a phrase to focus on for the month. For example: “Listening does more than talking” can be translated to “listening>TALK1ng” for a strong, but motivational password that you’ll have to think about each time you log in.” -T.B. in Florida (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

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ACROSS 1. Defense Department 4. Diminutive hoopster Webb 8. Cools 10. Chili con __ 11. Quantitative fact 12. Enliven 13. A woman of refinement 15. Where royalty live 16. Beverage made of oatmeal 17. Replaced

6. Hungry 7. NY-based department store 9. Pedestal 10. Single-celled animal 12. National capital 14. China’s chairman 15. Al Bundy’s wife 17. Acid in all living cells 19. Told 20. Displays heartbeat 23. Softly 24. Swiss river 25. Small chapel 26. Electronic ANSWER TO PUZZLE ON PAGE 8 countermeasures 27. Asian nation 18. UK’s largest city 39. Converts to 28. Neither 21. Obamacare leather 29. Peacock 22. When you expect 40. Consisting of a network to get there single element 23. Deutschland 30. List of or component 24. Consumed candidates 41. Therefore 25. Paddle 31. Medieval 42. Clownish 26. A way to garment 43. The habitat of consume wild animals 32. Type of juice 27. “Walter White” 33. “Coach” actor DOWN 34. The opera 34. Puerto Rican has one 1. Dreary dance music 35. Honk 2. Book page size La __ 36. Disorganization 3. Become less lively 36. Texas 37. Secret political 4. Grassy plain politician Ted clique 5. Attached a 38. Recounted figure to again

SUDOKU

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Brain Teaser When I point up, it’s bright. When I point down, it’s dark. What am I? SEE ANSWER ON PAGE 11

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Recipe of the Week The Kitchen Diva By Angela Shelf Medearis

SPRING CHICKEN WITH RAMP PESTO • 1/2 cup pine nuts, pistachios or almonds • 6 ounces ramps • 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley, packed • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan • 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest, plus the juice of 1 lemon • 3 garlic cloves, peeled • 2/3 cups extra virgin olive oil • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper • 1 teaspoon salt • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes or ground cayenne pepper • 1/2 cup dry Panko breadcrumbs • 3 pounds (4 to 6) chicken breasts • 2 tablespoons poultry seasoning 1. Heat to 350 F. Spread the nuts in a single layer on a baking sheet, and toast until golden, approximately 3 to 5 minutes. Shake the pan every 2 minutes to prevent burning. Set aside to cool. 2. Wash the ramps thoroughly. Trim off and discard the root tips (just the tips, not the bulbs). Slice in half, separating the leafy green tops from the long stems and bulbs. Chop the stem side into approximately 1-inch pieces. Set aside. 3. Blanch the ramps to keep them

green. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Place ice, salt and water in a bowl. Add the green tops to the boiling water and blanch for1530 seconds. Transfer the greens to the ice water to halt the cooking process. Drain and then squeeze out most of the excess liquid. 4. Add nuts, ramp tops and blubs, parsley, Parmesan, lemon zest and juice, garlic to a food processor. Pulse several times to chop, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. With the machine running, add 1/3 cup olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, black pepper, pepper flakes or cayenne and breadcrumbs, and pulse until combined. 5. Place chicken on a rimmed baking sheet. Season chicken on both sides with the poultry seasoning. Divide pesto mixture on top of the chicken breasts, making sure they are evenly covered. Drizzle remaining olive oil over the chicken. Bake for 30 minutes, until the pesto topping browns and the chicken juices run clear. Serves 8. Angela Shelf Medearis is an award-winning children’s author, culinary historian and the author of seven cookbooks. Her website is divapro.com. 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. Martin Van Buren

5. A rooster

9. Diamond

2. Beverly Hills, California

6. A waterspout

10. New Mexico

3. “Home Alone” 4. Kenya

7. T.S. Eliot 8. Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux

SALOME’S STARS WEEK OF APRIL 8, 2019 BORN THIS WEEK: Your passion for doing the right thing inspires others to follow your well-trodden path toward justice. ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A suggestion from a colleague on how to work out a problem might not sit too well with you. But before you suspect his or her motives, why not just accept it as a friendly gesture?

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Although you earned plaudits from most co-workers for your recent stand on a workplace situation, you also raised the envy quotient among others. Tread carefully for now.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) An associate might seek your counsel on a workplace dispute with another co-worker. Listen to what she or he has to say, but withhold advice until you’ve heard the other side of the story.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) You feel more positive about that delayed project, and you’re ready to pick it up on a moment’s notice. However, you might need to re-motivate those who have since lost interest.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Use your Twin gifts for creativity and practicality to score points in landing an opportunity that could open doors to a new career. Someone returns after a long absence.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Some welcome news should be coming your way. In the meantime, use that Sagittarius charm to convince some still-reluctant colleagues that your ideas have merit.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Although things are pretty hectic through much of the week, some quiet time with loved ones helps restore balance. An unexpected visitor brings welcome news about a mutual friend.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Don’t wait for a misunderstanding to work itself out. Instead, ask for a chance to explain the circumstances before those bruised feelings lead to an irreversible break.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Getting used to change isn’t always easy for the Big Cat. But make the adjustments gradually, and soon you’ll hardly remember when things were any different from how they are now.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A physical problem should be checked out in order to avoid it going from just being a nuisance to something more serious. Your social life takes an unexpected but not unwelcome turn.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Continue to stay the course you’ve chosen, and avoid distractions that could throw you off track. Some knowledgeable folks are happy to provide guidance if you need it.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Yours might be the wisest sign in the Zodiac. But you still could benefit from the wisdom of a close friend who has suggestions on how to handle a perplexing personal problem.

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