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Agua Caliente Gets Green Light for Cathedral City Project Tribal development to boost downtown revitalization

he Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians announced the construction for the Cathedral City casino will be underway soon thanks to Federal government approval of the Tribe’s request to transfer the land status from fee to tribal trust for gaming purposes. “We are excited to begin construction on this large-scale investment in Cathedral City,” Tribal Chairman Jeff L. Grubbe said. “This project will create jobs, revitalize an undeveloped downtown property and support Cathedral City’s economic development efforts. In addition, we have the honor of working with Cathedral City to relocate and build a new fire station that will allow fire fighters to serve city residents from a brand new state-of-the-art facility and a more desirable location.” In 2017, the Tribe acquired 12.5 acres at the corner of E. Palm Canyon Drive and Date Palm Drive to complete a 13.6 acre project site for an entertainment development project in the heart of downtown Cathedral City. As part of that agreement, the Tribe contributed $5.5 million to build a new city fire station at 68950 Buddy Rogers Ave. “This is a real game changer for Downtown Cathedral City,” stated Cathedral City Mayor Mark Carnevale. “For more than a decade, the land where the casino

will be built has been an eyesore to the community. Having a brand new gaming and entertainment center as a major anchor to our Downtown Arts and Entertainment District will spur more interest and development, provide quality entertainment for our residents and visitors, and generate additional revenue for city services. We have been waiting for this day to happen and we could not be more pleased. Downtown Cathedral City is now the place for quality theatrical performances, blockbuster films, concerts, outdoor festivals, and soon to be added to our collection, gaming.” The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is expected to announce a groundbreaking celebration date soon. “The City of Cathedral City and Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians have been working as partners for more than two years to make this project come to fruition,” stated Administrative Services Director Tami Scott. “We have been able to formalize agreements that will provide improved streets and infrastructure around the property as well as enhanced public safety measures including the new fire station, public safety personnel, and other amenities that will greatly enrich the aesthetics for our downtown.”

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You’re Never Too Old A 70-year old Bolivian grandmother, Mirtha Munoz, took the road less traveled, especially for senior citizens, and she showed that she has the right stuff. Munoz is the oldest participant in Bolivia’s punishing Skyrace bicycle competition. In fact, says the senior advocacy organization, the Association of Mature American Citizens, the road she took on her bicycle is known as the “Death Road.” The nearly 40 mile long, two mile high trail starts in the jungles of Bolivia and

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winds its way up until it reaches the treacherous, snow-covered crests of the Andes. The Death Road gets its name from the fact that it is said to be “the world’s most dangerous road,” as Reuter’s put it. It’s said that the vertical highway has claimed the lives of thousands of daring travelers over the years. The Association of Mature American Citizens [www.amac.us] provides the Filler Files as a service on issues of concern to Americans over 50.

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Like it or not, here it comes again: winter. As seniors we need to take extra steps to stay safe, warm and healthy during cold weather. Investigate now whether your grocery store delivers. Groceries brought to your door can be a wonderful help when you can’t get out. Also keep on hand a few days’ worth of extra canned goods such as beans, fruits and vegetables, as well as cereals. Start now to find indoor walking locations. Enclosed malls often open early to allow walkers. Look for local indoor tracks, perhaps as part of the parks and rec department. As incentive to keep to a routine, corral a few friends who also want to walk on a regular basis. If nothing else, use the aisles of the big box stores or ask about senior fees at the YMCA. Remember to get out among people. It’s healthier for us to have social connections so we don’t feel isolated, which can lead to depression. Look for an interesting weekly group to join.

Dressing Up Pooch for Halloween Dear Paw’s Corner My 2-yearold pooch “Sookie” and I have been invited to three separate Halloween-themed play dates, plus we are walking in a doggy parade to raise funds for the local shelter. Naturally, costumes are expected at all these events. Problem is, Sookie cannot stand to wear anything heavier than a doggie jumper. What kind of costume would work for this type of dog? -- Geraldine, via email Dear Geraldine Halloween-themed play dates with costumes are pretty much for the guests’ entertainment -- the dogs could care less. They just want to socialize with the other dogs.

Check your supply of warm winter clothing. A hat, coat and gloves are a good place to start, followed by socks and a scarf. Remember to dress in loose layers that trap body heat. Hypothermia can affect us faster than when we were younger. Put a thermometer outside your door or window so you know what to expect. Be sure you have enough batteries and flashlights in case of a power outages. Contact the National Energy Assistance Referral service at 1-866-674-6327 if you have trouble paying your heating bill, or think you will. Call them sooner rather than later, as many organizations have a set budget amount each year. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

Wearing a costume that your dog is clearly uncomfortable in is no fun for Sookie. Look for practical costuming ideas that Sookie won’t notice. If she is OK with doggie sweaters, how about a sweater with a superhero emblem printed on it? What about a Halloween-themed bandanna, if she’s comfortable wearing one? A decorated collar or leash also is fine. If you don’t want to design the costume yourself, pet stores stock a range of ready-made costumes, or you can order one online. Or four, if you want her to wear a different outfit to each party. You don’t have to go all out, even if the Instagram photos of elaborately costumed pups tempt you to do so. Put Sookie’s comfort and safety first. If you really want her to walk into the parties wearing some creative headgear, try it out at home first. If Sookie can wear a tiara or devil horns for a few minutes without discomfort, you can take it off after showing her to the other guests. If she shakes the headgear off, whines or otherwise seems distressed, don’t use it. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

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DesertMobileHomeNews.com • Despite many people’s assumptions, the word “bayou” doesn’t come from French; it’s from the Choctaw word “bayuk.”

1. GEOGRAPHY: Which is the northernmost of the Great Lakes? 2. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What would a phillumenist collect or study? 3. MOVIES: Which movie was based on the novel “Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?”? 4. HISTORY: The Treaty of Versailles ended which major 20th-century war? 5. LANGUAGE: What does the Greek prefix “lex” mean in English?

• It was Austrian philosophical author Robert Musil who made the following sage observation: “It’s not the genius who is 100 years ahead of his time but average man who is 100 years behind it.” • Here’s a sign of our increasingly cluttered lives: When the National Association of Professional Organizers was formed in 1985, it had five members. Today there are more than 3,500 registered organizers with the group.

6. TELEVISION: What was the nickname of Carrie Bradshaw’s boyfriend in the comedic series “Sex and the City”?

8. MEASUREMENTS: What does a caliper measure?

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• Florida famously harbors many species of orchid -- and one of them smells so bad that it’s been known to make bees sick. It’s called the Violent Stench. • In February of this year, a Japanese man named Yuya Yamada

grounds to your compost pile or sprinkle them in your garden.

7. ANIMAL KINGDOM: How many eyes does a honey bee have?

9. MUSIC: Who sang the hit 1970s song “Love Me Like a Rock”?

• Those who study such things say that in tunnels that have lighting on the sides rather than above, the placement of those lights can influence the likelihood of people speeding. Evidently, the farther apart the side lights are placed, the faster drivers go.

• Love your pod coffee maker but hate the waste? Almost every brand has some sort of reusable filter that you can purchase. They are cost-efficient and much better for the environment. As a bonus, just add those used coffee

• “My grandma came to visit and left behind a box of bunion pads. Since she didn’t want them back, I used them on the bottom of my kitchen chairs to keep them from scraping up the floor. They are self-stick, and they worked like a charm.” -- E.S. in Indiana • Self-care tip: Sometimes taking care of yourself means saying yes, and sometimes it means saying no. Turn off push notifications from smartphone apps and email

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broke his own Guinness World Record for the largest hula hoop spun around the body three consecutive times -- the hoop in question measured 17.72 feet in diameter. • If you harbor overmuch ill will toward your mother-in-law, you could be described as “pentheraphobic.” • It was Britain’s Prince Albert who originated the boutonniere. It seems that while they were courting, Queen Victoria offered a small bouquet of flowers to her future husband. Prince Albert used his pocketknife to cut a hole in the lapel of his jacket and put the stems of the bouquet through it. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

when they aren’t absolutely necessary. You’ll find it easier to focus, and odds are good that you won’t really miss anything important. Schedule check-in times through the day if needed. • “I have found a great second use for a coffee-can lid. Use it to catch paint drips when you’re painting a ceiling or the underside of anything. Just cut a slit in the lid and slip it over the brush handle. That way, the paint drips on the saucer, and saves you a sleeve.” -- O.J. in North Carolina (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Brain Teaser I am wrapped but I am not a gift, I am kept neatly in a chamber and Archeologists find me as a great treasure. What am I? SEE ANSWER ON PAGE 9

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Magic Unveils Exciting New World Class Comedy and Magic Club

Now open, Marvyn’s Theater is an electrifying new entertainment venue featuring top-drawer magic, comedy and variety artists from around the globe. Marvyn’s Magic Theater is a luxurious 129 seat club, exclusively for the 21-and-over crowd. Marvyn’s dazzles audiences with sensational new shows weekly. Guests enter through the Curio Shop, a recreation of an ode time magic emporium. As they pass the seemingly ordinary Magic Mirror the spirit of Harry Houdini awakens and speaks, conjuring up laughter and surprise. In the Dematerialization Chamber, family and friends step in and vanish...only to magically reappear in the lobby. Marvyn’s Corner Bar offers choice cocktails, wine or draft beer. Here guest enjoy live piano music and up-close magic tricks ‘til show time. Jeff Hobson, the charming, hilariously funny and flamboyant host at Marvyn’s, is a 14-year veteran of the Las Vegas Strip and star of the Broadway smash hit show “The Illusionists.” Jeff states that Marvyn’s offers “an intimate evening filled with world-class comedy and magic like you’ve never experienced before.” Hobson, who has given over 20,000 live performances, also produces and directs all the shows. Marvyn’s Magic Theater materialized when California businessman and entrepreneur Gary Beu-

tler presented Jeff with the idea of a club featuring magic and the variety arts. Jeff loved the idea. As he puts it, “I’ve produced shows all over he world and have been blessed to be working with the best acts in the business. Now I’m very proud to bring that experience to Coachella Valley via Marvyn’s. I see the theater as a great addition to the growing list of great entertainment attractions La Quinta has to offer.” Marvyn’s is named for Marvyn “Mr. Electric” Roy. At 94, Marvyn is a hero among the local magicians of the Valley. The local assembly of the Society of American Magicians is also named in his honor. The Theater is an homage to the classic style of magical entertainment. Tickets are available online at MarvynsMagicTheater.com, by phone at 833-627-8967, or at Marvyn’s box office, open from 3 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays. All seats are $65 except Sundays when all seats are $45. Marvyn’s offers a 2-for-1 special on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Showtimes are, Wednesday and Thursday at 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sunday at 3 p.m. Marvyn’s Magical Theater is located at 46630 Washington Street in La Quinta. For more information, visit marvynsmagicaltheater.com or call 833-627-8967.

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ances at gyms and other events.” A self-proclaimed five-time competitor posted anonymously on Reddit that the athletes pay for all their travel expenses unless they’re competing in the national finals. In that case, NBC does cover the cost of the flight, hotel and meals. As for those ninjas who travel to other cities to cheer on their competition, I would imagine that’s on their own dime as well. However, due to the popularity of “ANW,” many of these competitors likely make money off sponsorships and promotions through InstaFrankie Muniz gram, and some have even Photo courtesy of opened their own gyms.

Q: I know on this season of “American Ninja Warrior” the contestants could win prize money for conquering the Mega Wall, but do they receive any other money for participation? Also, it seems many contestants travel to the different cities even Depositphotos when they’re not competing. I would think that could Q: What health issue does Frankie get fairly expensive if they’re payMuniz from “Malcolm in the Miding for it themselves. -- S.S. dle” have again? I thought I read he was dealing with something A: NBC’s “American Ninja Warserious a few years ago. -- G.I. rior” is an obstacle course competition held in various cities, A: Muniz, age 33, reportedly has culminating in the finalists comsuffered several TIAs (transient peting in Las Vegas for a $1 milischemic attacks) that have left lion prize. However, only one him with serious memory probperson takes home that loot. Evlems. He recently told People eryone else gets squat, although magazine that he has no recolas you mentioned, competitors lection of some things he’s done, can win up to $10,000 if they’re like vacations he took, but that he able to scale the Mega Wall. just tries to live the best and most According to Looper.com, the fulfilling life he can. He’s also ninjas you see succeeding season looking forward to his upcoming after season “are finding new ways wedding with fiancee Paige Price. to make a living based on their athleticism. ... This includes doing (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc. commercials and making appear-

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dren to their union and had twins with him in 2001. Norris also has 13 grandchildren. His last film was “The Expendables 2,” a virtual who’s who of action stars with Sylvester Stallone, Jason The CW is preparing Statham, Jet Li, Dolph a reboot of “Walker, Lundgren, Liam HemTexas Ranger” with “Susworth, Jean-Claude pernatural” star Jared Van Damme, Bruce Padalecki in the title Willis and Arnold role. Padalecki played Schwarzenegger. Dean Forester in “GilmNow that Sylvester Stalore Girls” from 2000-05 lone has retired Rambo and then went right into Jared Padalecki. (so he says), he’s far from “Supernatural” as Sam Photo credit by Winchester for the past Jack Rowand/The CW retiring. He’s currently shooting the thriller 15 seasons. This will be “Samaritan,” about a young boy a taller, younger Cordell Walker. searching for a superhero who vanJared is 37 years old and stands 6 ished 20 years earlier. feet, 4 inches tall, while Chuck Norris was 53 when he was Walker and stood 5 feet, 10 inches. How did the CW get the idea for Padalecki to play Walker? Maybe it was that 2011 episode of “Supernatural,” in which he played the Texas ranger. Jared also starred in “House of Wax” (2005), with CW star Chad Michael Murray and Elisha Cuthbert. Notably, the audience always applauded when the villain got Paris Hilton. Jared wed actress Genevieve Cortese (whom he met on the set of “Supernatural”) in 2010, and they have two sons and a daughter. Norris, now 79, is wed to former model Gena O’Kelley, 23 years his junior. She brought two chil-

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Could’ve eaten the “Downton Abbey” film with a spoon, it was that delicious. It was like the six years of the PBS series had never ended. Producers said before its release that a sequel would depend on how moviegoers greeted it, and judging from the box office response they’re now considering making a “Downton Abbey” film every year as long as fans want them. Carol Burnett returns to movies in the Netflix musical comedy “Sorta Like a Rock Star,” about an abnormally optimistic teenage girl who must face a devastating loss. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

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‘Fall’ Into a Great Read ‘The Night Fire’ Available October 22

Back when Harry Bosch was just a rookie homicide detective, he had an inspiring mentor who taught him to take the work personally and light the fire of relentlessness for every case. Now that mentor, John Jack Thompson, is dead, but after his funeral his widow gives Bosch a murder book that Thompson took with him when he left the LAPD 20 years before — the unsolved killing of a troubled young man in an alley used for drug deals. Bosch brings the murder book to Renée Ballard and asks her to help him find what about the case lit Thompson’s fire all those years ago. That will be their starting point. The bond between Bosch and Ballard tightens as they become a formidable investigative team. And they soon arrive at a worrying question: Did Thompson steal the murder book to work the case in retirement, or to make sure it never got solved? ‘Agent Running in the Field’ Available October 22 Set in London in 2018, Agent Run-

ning in the Field follows a twenty-six year old solitary figure who, in a desperate attempt to resist the new political turbulence swirling around him, makes connections that will take him down a very dangerous path. In his plot and characterization le Carré is as thrilling as ever and in the way he writes about our times he proves himself, once again, to be the greatest chronicler of our age. ‘Three Days at the Brink: FDR’s Daring Gamble to Win World War II’ Available October 22 With the fate of World War II in doubt and rumors of a Nazi assassination plot swirling, Franklin Roosevelt risked everything at a clandestine meeting that would change the course of history: the award-winning anchor of Special Report with Bret Baier reveals the gripping lost history of the Tehran Conference, where FDR, Churchill, and Stalin plotted D-Day and the Second World War’s endgame.

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incumbent Harry Truman in a front-page headline: “Dewey Defeats Truman.” Truman would win by 114 electoral votes.

Polish Pork Chops • 2 (14-ounce) cans sauerkraut, well-drained • 1 1/2 cups water • 2 medium onions, chopped • 1/2 cup barley • 2 tablespoons brown sugar sub. • 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules • 1 teaspoon caraway seeds • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper • 6 pork chops, 3/4-inch thick • 1/2 cup low-sodium ketchup • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1. Heat oven to 350 F. Spray a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with butter-flavored cooking spray. 2. In a large bowl, combine sauerkraut, water, onion, barley, brown sugar substitute, bouillon, caraway seeds and black pepper. Spread evenly into prepared baking dish. Trim excess fat from pork chops and arrange on sauerkraut mixture. 3. Mix ketchup and Worcestershire and spread on chops. Cover and bake for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until pork is done. Serves 6. (c) 2019 King Features Syndicate, Inc.

Kidney Stones, Some Supplements Don’t Mix Dear Dr. Roach I have been taking a multivitamin for years, and now one of my physicians wants me to take a vitamin that has NO vitamin D or calcium. He just removed kidney stones in two separate procedures. I can’t find any vitamins like that. -- D.A.S. Answer I completely agree that people with kidney stones should avoid calcium supplements. The transiently high levels of calcium after taking one cause the kidney to excrete a lot of that calcium, and that can cause a calcium crystal to grow, eventually forming a

stone. Calcium that comes from the diet, on the other hand, does not induce such a spike in blood levels. Also, part of the calcium bonds with oxalate, preventing that chemical -- a major part of many kidney stones -- from being absorbed. High dietary calcium reduces the risk of stones. The effect of vitamin D is not as clear. It seems that having low vitamin D is a risk for forming stones, so many experts will treat low vitamin D levels in people with kidney stones. I don’t know your exact situation. It may be that your vitamin D level is normal or high, and you just don’t need supplementation. The most recent studies have consistently shown that most of the vitamins in a multivitamin tablet (with the exception of vitamin D) do not improve health or prevent illness, so I don’t recommend multivitamins anymore. I would encourage a healthy diet with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. Save your money on the vitamin tablets. (c) 2019 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved

On November 1, 1512, the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome, one of Italian artist Michelangelo’s finest works, is exhibited to the public for the first time. After demonstrating his mastery of sculpture, Michelangelo was called to Rome in 1508. On October 31, 1776, in his first speech before British Parliament since the Americans signed the Declaration of Independence, King George III acknowledges that all is not going well for Britain in the war. The British would formally surrender five years later. On October 30, 1938, Orson Welles causes a nationwide panic with his broadcast of “War of the Worlds” -- a realistic radio dramatization of a Martian invasion of Earth. Welles had little idea of the havoc it would cause among radio listeners. On November 3, 1948, the Chicago Tribune jumps the gun and mistakenly declares New York Gov. Thomas Dewey the winner of his presidential race with

On October 29, 1956, Israeli armed forces push into Egypt toward the Suez Canal, initiating the Suez Crisis. They would soon be joined by French and British forces. The catalyst for the attack was the nationalization of the Suez Canal by Egyptian leader Gamal Abdel Nasser. On October 28, 1965, construction is completed on the Gateway Arch, a spectacular 630-foot-high parabola of stainless steel on the waterfront of St. Louis, Missouri. An internal tram system takes visitors to the top of the arch. On November 2, 1982, a fuel truck in a military convoy explodes in the 1.7-mile long Salang Tunnel in Afghanistan, killing an estimated 3,000 people, mostly Soviet soldiers traveling to Kabul. Believing it to be an attack, troops closed both ends of the tunnel, trapping people inside. (c) 2019 Hearst Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved

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Brain Teaser Answer A mummy!

Differences: 1. Shoes are black. 2. Man has a bowtie. 3. Tree is moved. 4. Face guard is missing. 5. Boy has black eye. 6. Fence is shorter.

Stickelers Answer E is the correct choice. Note that X could e a negative number. When squared, negative numbers become positive.

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TRIVIA ANSWERS 1. Lake Superior 2. Matchbook covers and boxes 3. “Blade Runner” 4. World War I

Congressional Offices in Veterans Hospitals I can’t imagine this being OK anywhere else: Members of Congress have commandeered space in Department of Veterans Affairs hospitals to use as their personal offices. It started with one, and quickly grew to six U.S. representatives in one state who’ve set up shop in hospitals. They want to talk to veterans, they say. The VA wants them out by the end of the year. It wants the space

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back for medical purposes. One congressman claims it’s personal because of something he said in a meeting with the VA. Snarling has gone back and forth, as VA Secretary Robert Wilkie has said that the representatives already have offices in Washington, D.C., and their districts. Legally, he says, he’s found nothing that says it’s OK for members of Congress and their staffs to set up shop in VA hospitals. They were given occupancy permits with a time limit, and now they’re refusing to move out. One has made public statements that the VA says are untrue, which got a heated letter in response. Back and forth they go. In retaliation, the congressmembers drafted a bill that would force the VA to provide space for them to talk to veterans. The bill

is currently sitting in committee. An identical bill died in committee last year. This, of course, raises questions. If the bill becomes law, does it mean every VA facility would have to provide space? What about those that aren’t hospitals per se, but do serve veterans, such as community clinics, assisted living and nursing homes, outpatient clinics and vet centers? How much time are congressmen likely to spend in those spaces, when they have others? Who’s going to pay for any renovations? Of the 535 members of Congress, only six are pushing for dedicated space. The others manage to conduct business without it. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

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