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CELEBRATING THE RESIDENTIAL PARK COMMUNITIES FOR 65 YEARS

Peabody and Emmy Award-Winning Journalist

Hank Plante to Light Tramway’s Holiday Tree with Special Apperance by Santa

photos courtesy of Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

Hank Plante

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eabody and Emmy Awardwinning journalist, Hank Plante, will serve as the 2019 celebrity tree lighter for the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 1 at the Tram’s Mountain Station kicking-off with a holiday performance by the Palm Springs High School Madrigals & String Quartet along with a special appearance by Santa. Then Plante will light the Tram’s landmark 45-foot tree comprised of over 4,000 LED lights, which can seen throughout the Coachella Valley.

Plante is the recipient of six Emmys and has covered California for three decades on TV stations in San Francisco and Los Angeles.

He is the winner of the George Foster Peabody Award and was named “Reporter of the Year” by the Associated Press. He is now a resident of Palm Springs and serves on the Desert Sun Editorial Board, as well as providing commentary for NBC Palm Springs.

As one of the first openly-gay TV reporters in the United States, Plante has been honored by numerous LGBT rights organizations.

In addition, he was featured in the documentary “5B” which was selected for the 2019 Cannes Film Festival and chronicles the first AIDS ward opened in the nation, which he covered as a reporter.

“For me the holidays are a time when we rise above our differences (which can be glaring if you work in the news business like I do), and we’re lifted up to who we really are: brothers and sisters getting through life together,” according to Plante. “Driving around the Valley, looking up at the holiday lights coming from the top of the Tram, I’m instantly reminded of that all through the Season.”

The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is the world’s largest rotating tram car.

Opened in 1963, the Tram’s 80-passenger cars travel along the breathtaking cliffs of Chino Canyon from the Valley Station (elevation 2,643 ft.) to the Mountain Station (elevation 8,516 ft.) in approximately 10 minutes. For more information, call 888-515-TRAM or 760-325-1391, or visit us at pstramway.com. Download the free mobile tour now available in the Apple Store/Google Play.

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It’s Like Herding Cats

One cool cat at a shelter in Houston, TX is giving caretakers there a run for their money, says the Association of Mature American Citizens. Quilty, a seven-year-old feline, has developed a knack for

Dear Paw’s Corner Last year at Thanksgiving dinner, my dog “Aker” nipped at one of my sisterin-law’s children as they played in the living room. They had opened the door to my room and let Aker out without my knowledge, and when she got caught between a couple of roughhousing kids and hurt, she reacted the way any dog would. Now my sister-in-law is refusing to bring her family to dinner this year unless I get rid of Aker. What would you do? -- Janice, Lansing, Michigan Dear Janice I’d enjoy a quiet dinner with no kids around to torture my dog.

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lute no-go. If you still want your sister-in-law and her kids to come to dinner, then let her know that you have ground rules about interacting with Aker. The children are not to let Aker out of your room, where you have put her so she won’t be stressed out by all the activity and strange people in the house. Further, it is your sister-in-law’s responsibility to make sure her kids behave. If they can’t behave, then they shouldn’t be allowed over.

The holidays are a stressful time for pets: Parties, dinners and visits from strangers all contribute to heightened anxiety. Add lots of rich, tempting food on the countertop -- some of which can make pets very sick, like chocolate desserts, guacamole or grapes -– and a home can be downright dangerous.

Aker shouldn’t suffer or be abandoned just to make one family member happy. I’m very serious about this. If this family tiff can’t be resolved in a way that protects your dog from being hassled, then inform the in-laws that they will need to make other plans. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

opening the doors to the freeroaming common rooms, giving Quilty and his cat-mates access to the lobby. That, in turn, keeps the staff at the Friends For Life Animal Rescue and Adoption Organization busy rounding them up.

Herding cats, as we know, can be a truly difficult task so the shelter is now using broom sticks to prevent future escapes.

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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Some fast-food restaurants brag that their hamburgers are made with a half-pound of ground beef.

But Bangkok’s Chris Steaks and Burgers boasts that they’re ready to serve you a burger made with a 13-pound beef patty, says the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC]. It comes with fried onion rings, bacon, mayonnaise and a cash prize of more

than $300, if you can down it in nine minutes. The owners say that at least three of their customers have already managed to devour what some call the “whopper of all whoppers.”

The Association of Mature American Citizens [www.amac.us] provides the Filler Files as a service on issues of concern to Americans over 50.

A Throne Fit for a King There’s a solid gold toilet on display in the UK, but a Hong Kong jewelry company recently unveiled its own gold toilet festooned with 40,815 diamonds embedded in its seat, reports the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC]. It’s a must-see attraction at Shanghai’s International Import

Expo and, as you might expect, it is soon to be listed in the Guinness Book of World Records.

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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DesertMobileHomeNews.com • According to biologists, young giraffes have been known to grow up to half an inch per hour.

1. MUSIC: Who composed the “1812 Overture”?

2. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What was the sixth gift in the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas”?

3. SCIENCE: What is the softest mineral?

4. GOVERNMENT: Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolished slavery?

5. ENTERTAINMENT: Who are the only two people to receive an Oscar award and a Nobel Prize?

6. U.S. STATES: How many states border Oklahoma?

• It was 19th-century German poet Johann Peter Eckermann who made the following sage observation: “Invention requires an excited mind; execution, a calm one.”

• Those who study such things say that if you want to know if someone is likely to keep your secrets, you should look at their birth order in the family. First-born children tend to be better at keeping secrets than kids born later.

7. LITERATURE: Which 20th-century novel features a place called Shangri-La?

9. GEOGRAPHY: Which country lies directly south of Venezuela?

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• You may be familiar with the famous scene from Shakespeare’s “Hamlet,” in which the title character picks up the skull of an erstwhile acquaintance and declares, “Alas, poor Yorick!” It’s an icon of

• Frozen grapes make great ice cubes for white wine and punch.

They are tasty straight out of the freezer, too.

8. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president’s famous speech included the line, “Tear down this wall”?

10. FAMOUS QUOTATIONS: Which filmmaker and author once wrote, “Don’t you love New York in the fall? It makes me want to buy school supplies. I would send you a bouquet of newly sharpened pencils if I knew your name and address”?

• You might be surprised to learn that in addition to being the father of our country, George Washington was quite a successful purveyor of alcohol. According to the U.S. Distilled Spirits Council, he operated one of the largest whiskey distilleries in early America, producing 11,000 gallons in 1799.

• Self-care tip: It’s a great idea to set aside a bit of time before bed to think about your goals for the future or to review the successes and lessons learned of the day -or just to not think at all.

• You might be tempted to reserve your silver flatware for special occasion use, but it can be used daily. If you do so, it will be less likely to tarnish and require special cleaning and polishing. Hand wash gently -– never put silver in the dishwasher -- and store in drawers lined with a tarnish proof cloth for best results.

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the stage -- and the screen, with more than 50 known film versions of the play. Of course, it’s also been published too many times to count, and in too many different formats. One in particular stands out, though; in 2009, Czech bookbinders and artists Jan and Jarmila Soboda created their own unique edition. It’s a tiny script tucked inside a plastic skull housed in a small metal casket with a hinged lid.

• If you’re planning a holiday in Paris this year, keep in mind that in that city it’s against the law to spin a top on a sidewalk. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

• Substitute cottage cheese for sour cream in dips by running it through a blender until smooth.

It’s lower in calories and higher in protein than sour cream.

• “If you eat one meal out in a restaurant each day, let it be lunch.

The prices are typically lower, and the portions are not really smaller.

It’ll keep you going all day, and you can have a light meal or snack in the evening.” -- S.L. in Nevada (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

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here in the U.S. on Netflix. The way the most recent season aired was unusual for Netflix, but very much like traditional network television in that a new episode was uploaded weekly for viewers to savor instead of a whole season at once. Past episodes are available to “binge watch” at your own pace.

Metallic Postcard Postcards are among the most popular inexpensive collectibles today, perhaps because they are easy to find. But they require time and searching to create a special collection. Postcards are wanted for the postmark, the stamp, the message or the picture on the front, and they can be framed and hung or displayed in scrapbooks.

Although an English postcard was mailed as early as 1840, the first U.S. postcard wasn’t printed until 1873. The earliest picture postcards mailed in the U.S. probably were cards sold at the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893. A printed stamp was used on early postal cards by the U.S. Post Office. A rectangular stamp was glued onto a souvenir postage card, bought and mailed by tourists. The required postage changed 21 times between 1872 and 2000, going from 1 cent to 21 cents. Today it is 35 cents.

Collectors also can date a card from its design. The “divided back” era began in 1907. “Linen” cards that had texturized paper for better color printing were popular

This postcard, with a divided back for the address and a message, is printed in metallic gold. The Thanksgiving turkey is a raised metal addition. It’s rare and by an unknown maker.

from 1931 to 1959. “Chrome” era postcards featuring Kodachrome photographs started in 1939. The craze for collecting postcards began in 1946, and there were clubs, stores, sales and research for collectors buying postcards.

This unusual card, featuring the side of an attached metal turkey, seems great for a Thanksgiving message, but the raised turkey would not allow it to go in the mail.

It’s part of a group of cards that have strange attached or moving parts known as “mechanicals.” It also has a divided back, suggesting a date as early as 1907. The postcard has an old price tag of $20. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

Q: “The Great British Baking Show” allegedly takes place over two days, but on day two the participants and hosts are wearing the same clothes as the day before. Why? -- J.B.

Zoe Kravitz.

Q: I think I’m the only person my age excited about the next Batman movie. I know Robert Pattinson is playing the Caped Crusader, but who will play the villain? -- R.S.

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A: According to the U.K.’s Daily Mirror, “Competitors must wear their same clothes for as long as it takes to film an episode for the sake of continuity.” They also can’t wear stripes because they make the cameras strobe. The bakers even have to be interviewed by a psychologist to make sure they can “cope with being filmed for up to 16 hours a day.”

Even more impressive is that the contestants must prove they truly are amateur (albeit it highly talented) bakers. “They’re barred from having any professional catering qualifications within the last 10 years, having worked as a chef, or earned money from commercial baking.”

If you haven’t had the pleasure of seeing this show, it’s available

A: “The Batman” is slated for a June 2021 release, but there’s already been a lot of buzz about it, with many people asking if we even need another Batman movie. Others think Robert Pattinson (“Twilight”) seems too young for the role of Bruce Wayne, but he’s 33 now and has proven himself as an actor.

As for his co-stars, Zoe Kravitz (“Big Little Lies”) has been cast as Catwoman. Jonah Hill was in talks to play one of the villains, but negotiations fell apart. Instead, Paul Dano (Showtime’s “Escape at Dannemora”) has now been cast as The Riddler. The latest rumor is that Colin Farrell (“Dumbo”) will play The Penguin. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

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the planes disappeared. Mariner aircraft, sent to locate the planes, also disappeared. No trace of the men or aircraft were ever found.

On Dec. 4, 1783, George Washington, commanding general of the Continental Army, informs his officers that he will be resigning his commission and returning to civilian life. In 1789, he was coaxed out of retirement and elected as the first president of the United States.

On Dec. 7, 1805, explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, having made a difficult trip across the rugged Rockies, set up winter camp near the mouth of the Columbia River. They named it Fort Clatsop, after the local Indian tribe.

On Dec. 6, 1865, the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, officially ending the institution of slavery, is ratified when Georgia votes to ratify. Mississippi, however, would not submit documentation to abolish slavery until 2013.

On Dec. 5, 1945, five U.S. Navy Avenger torpedo-bombers take off from Florida on a routine three-hour training mission near the Bahamas. Two hours later,

On Dec. 2, 1954, the U.S. Senate votes 65 to 22 to condemn Senator Joseph R. McCarthy for conduct unbecoming a senator. The censure was related to McCarthy’s controversial investigation of suspected communists in the U.S. government, military and civilian society.

On Dec. 3, 1979, 11 people are killed when a crowd of general admission ticket-holders to a Who concert surge forward in an attempt to enter Cincinnati’s Riverfront Coliseum and secure prime unreserved seats. The glass entrance doors shattered as the 8,000-strong crowd pushed forward.

On Dec. 8, 1980, John Lennon, a former member of the Beatles, is shot and killed by Mark David Chapman, an obsessed fan, in New York City. Chapman was sentenced to 20 years to life, and he remains behind bars at Attica Prison in New York. (c) 2019 Hearst Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved

“Good Boys” (R) -- An invite to his first party that might involve kissing sends Max (Jacob Trembley) and his best friends Thor (Brady Noon) and Lucas (Keith L. Williams) into a panicked quest for background info on anything carnal. The trio of tender tweens hijacks Max’s dad’s drone to spy on the teen girl next door, and when the drone is captured, it sets the kids off on a daylong adventure to replace it. It’s a movie about completely misinformed kids spouting near-knowledge of sex, so I expected crude and base jokes, rude sight gags and plenty of awkwardness. I was not disappointed. In fact, I was delighted.

“Angry Birds 2” (PG) -- What’s better than animated birds and pigs going at it, flinging rocks and themselves in an attempt to destroy each other’s islands? A common enemy, perhaps? The angry bird crew -- Red (voiced

by Jason Sudeikis), Chuck (Josh Gad), Bomb (Danny McBride) and Mighty Eagle (Peter Din-

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klage) -- pair up with a couple of porkies from Pig Island led by Leonard (Bill Hader) to defeat the ruler of Eagle Island, Zeta (Leslie Jones). The kids will love the flash and the quick pace. There are some jokes built in for the adults as well, so grab a bowl of popcorn and snuggle up with the kiddos.

“47 Meters Down: Uncaged” (PG-13) -- Eschewing traditional diving tours for the offbeat, four teen girls (Corinne Foxx, Sistine Stallone, Sophie Nelisse and Brianne Tju) explore the underwater ruins of a Mayan temple, unaware that it has turned into a shark-infested playground. That would be terrible enough, but the structure itself is a labyrinth through which the girls must navigate if they want to make it out alive. It’s quite scary, if you have a healthy fear of sharks, but I was thrown off by the darkness of the location’s scenery. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

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ACROSS 1. Vital part of a lock 5. Adherent of Zoroastrianism 10. European river 14. Nonprofit public health group 15. Make law 16. Three-banded armadillo 17. Monetary unit 18. Sandwich-like dishes 19. Sicilian city 20. Finger millet 22. Of she 23. Bullfighting maneuvers 24. Lawyers 27. A place to relax 30. Often said after “Hee” 31. Supervises flying 32. Cheer of approval 35. Something spiders twirl

37. Aggressive dog 38. Long-legged gazelle 39. Mogul emperor 40. Baltic peninsula 41. Fencing sword 42. A reward (archaic) 43. Pigeon sound 44. Type of groove 45. Inquire too closely 46. Nine Inch Nails’ debut (abbr.)

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DOWN 1. German courtesy title 2. Samoan capital 3. A type of carpet 4. Upper bract of grass 5. Al Bundy’s wife 6. In a careless way 7. More uncommon

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46. Popular vegetable 47. Flower cluster 49. Transylvanian city 50. Robert and Stephen are two 51. Philippine island 52. Canadian law enforcers 53. Wings 54. He played Perry Mason 57. Ballpoint pen 58. Metrical foot 59. It has nostrils 61. Confederate soldier 62. Take in solid food

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Brain Teaser If four women can bake four pumpkin pies in four hours, how many pies can eight women bake in eight hours?

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Taylor Swift, who has won 295 major music awards, including 10 Grammys, is putting in a serious bid to win an Oscar. While visiting “Cats” creator Andrew Lloyd Webber, he played her a new melody he’d written for the film “Cats.” Before the afternoon was over, Swift and Lloyd Webber had written “Beautiful Ghosts” for “Cats.” The song is sung first

by Francesca Hayward, then is reprised by Dame Judy Dench and finally sung over the closing credits by Swift. It’s the only original song written for the film and will qualify as a best-song nominee for Taylor and Lord Andrew. Swift admits she studied for her big role as Bombalurina by going to cat school, where they watched film of cats walking, and by studying her own three cats, Meredith Grey, Olivia Benson and Benjamin Button.

To prepare for battle with new streaming services such as Disney, HBO Max, Amazon Prime, Hulu and Apple, Netflix has canceled a

Daughter Got Measles Despite Vaccination Dear Dr. Roach My daughter is 4 years old and has, in the past five days, developed measles. She was vaccinated at 9 months and has been treated with antibiotics, Tylenol and vitamin A supplements. What concerns me is that she is now experiencing seizures, even without a fever. They are not grand mal seizures, but simple ones. They have me worried.

What can I do? -- G.A. Answer Measles remains a serious disease in many parts of the world, with 90,000 deaths reported in 2016. Even in industrialized nations, there have been outbreaks involving tens of thousands of people infected.

Vitamin A supplementation may be of value in those who are deficient, and Tylenol can help keep the fever down, reducing the risk of febrile seizures. The antiviral drug ribavirin sometimes is used, though without clear evidence of effectiveness. Otherwise,

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slew of established shows. Among the longest running were “Orange Is the New Black” (seven seasons), “House of Cards” (six seasons), “Fuller House” and “Lucifer” (five seasons each), “The Ranch,” “GLOW” and “The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” (four seasons each) and three-season shows “A Series of Unfortunate Events,” “One Day at a Time,” “Santa Clarita Diet,” “Designated Survivor” and “Daredevil.” In all, 42 shows were canceled ...war is hell!

Melissa McCarthy and director husband Ben Falcone have pulled their film “Superintelligence” from its Dec. 20 theatrical premiere in favor of having it become Warner Brothers first streaming movie for its HBO Max platform. All aboard the streaming train! (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc. there are no effective antibiotics or other treatments for measles.

When seizures occur in a child with measles in absence of fever, it can indicate a complication called encephalitis -- inflammation of the brain. Children also may experience nausea and vomiting, and they usually have a headache.

Confusion and sleepiness are other common symptoms. The diagnosis can be confirmed by an evaluation of the fluid around the brain, the cerebrospinal fluid, which is sampled via a needle inserted into the lower back.

Confirmed encephalitis with measles is treated with steroids.

This reduces the risk of permanent brain damage from the infection. Even so, 25% of children may be left with some impairment, including epilepsy.

Unfortunately, vaccination at 9 months is not adequate protection. Children’s immune systems may not be able to fully respond to the vaccine so early. Children are recommended to have the measles vaccine at 12-15 months and again at 4 to 6 years in the United States. In countries where risk of measles mortality remains high, children are vaccinated at 9 months, then again at 15-18 months. During an outbreak, a dose may be given as early as 6 months old, in addition to the other two doses. (c) 2019 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved

Maple ‘Ice Cream’ Pumpkin Pie • 2 cups (one 16-ounce can) pumpkin • 1/2 cup sugar-free maple syrup • 1 (4-serving) package sugar-free instant butterscotch pudding mix • 2/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder • 1 cup fat-free whipped topping • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts • 1 (6-ounce) purchased graham cracker pie crust 1. In a large bowl, combine pumpkin and maple syrup. Add dry pudding mix and dry milk powder. Mix well using a wire whisk. Blend in whipped topping and 1/4 cup walnuts. Spread filling evenly into pie crust. Evenly sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup walnuts over top of filling.

2. Cover and freeze for at least 4 hours. Remove from freezer at least 15 minutes before serving.

Cut into 8 pieces. Freezes well. (c) 2019 King Features Syndicate, Inc.

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Crossword Answer

WordSearch Answer

Sudoku Answer

Hocus-Focus Answers

1. Burger stack is shorter. 2. Man in backgroun is missing.

3. Slacks have no cuffs. 4. Large sign is different.

5. Customer’s nose is small. 6. Two small signs are reversed.

Brain Teaser Answer

16 pies

Stickelers Answer There are 57.87 days in 5,000,000 seconds.

5,000,000/60 = 83,333.33 min 83,333.33/60 = 1,388.88 hours 1,388.88/24 = 57.87 days

Hitori Answer

TRIVIA ANSWERS 1. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky 2. Geese 3. Talc 4. 13th

Jobs and Careers for Military Spouses If you are debating whether to reup and one of your concerns is your spouse’s employment opportunities, perhaps the Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP) program will help you decide.

There are currently 350,000 job listings for military spouses on the MSEP website. In a partnership with 390 employers, the Department of Veterans Affairs has expanded opportunities as part of its Department of Defense MSEP pro-

5. George Bernard Shaw & Bob Dylan 9. Brazil 6. Six: Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, 10. Nora Ephron New Mexico, Texas & Colorado 7. “Lost Horizon” © 2019 King Features Synd., Inc. 8. Ronald Reagan

gram. Those employers have committed to hire, promote, recruit and retain military spouses in portable jobs. At this point they have hired over 134,000 military spouses.

Portable means you can take your skills with you, possibly to one of the many other employers in the program, should you need to relocate.

There are big names in the list, but not just retailers or convenience stores. Also included are organizations with community networks that provide career resources and mentoring, and federal agency partners.

The program is part of the Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program that aims to reduce the horrible 25% wage gap that military spouses face. It offers career guidance, education, resources, tools, training, licensing and more.

To search for open jobs, go on-

line to msepjobs.militaryonesource.mil/msep and click Search Jobs, or call 800-342-9647 to speak to a career coach. You’ll need to sign up. Once you reach your personal online dashboard, you can search by location or special skills.

Or if you think you’re not quite ready to land a job, go online to myseco.militaryonesource.mil.

Click on career exploration, education and training, and employment readiness. Do not miss the list of coaching packages further down the page. They have everything to get you ready, some very specialized: health care coaching package, cybersecurity coaching package, K-12 education coaching package and more.

If you want to advance your career, there is a scholarship program with funds up to $4,000 in tuition assistance. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

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