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ANA Inspiration returns

he 2020 ANA Inspiration will see eight of the world’s top ten players gather at Mission Hills Country Club, Rancho Mirage, California from September 10 – 13, marking the strongest field gathered globally since COVID-19 stopped play. Along with four of the world’s top five, there are 17 players in the world’s top 25 and seven past champions in the field. World No.2 Danielle Kang and World No.3 Nelly Korda head a home challenge of 41 US players competing for the 49th edition of this historic Major tournament. World No.4 Sung Hyun Park and World No.5 Sei Young Kim are making their 2020 Major debut having not travelled to the UK for the AIG Women’s Open, while former Champion Inbee Park is the third top ten ranked Korean in the 106 player line up with the 2019 Champion Jin Young Ko choosing not to travel this year. Sung Hyun Park commented: “I am really looking forward to playing in my first LPGA Major of the year. It has been an uncertain time, but I always knew I wanted to return to the USA for the ANA Inspiration! It is one of the best events of the year and although I am really going to miss all the amazing ANA Inspiration fans this year, I am really looking forward to seeing all my friends on the LPGA Tour having spent so much time away.”

• According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the stickers on fruit are edible. We haven’t tried them ourselves, though. • The asteroids in “Star Wars” were actually painted potatoes.

In This Issue

Senior News: Rising Food Costs..........2 Own A Piece of El Paseo Art................4 Grilled Chicken Recipe..........................5 Cinema Diverse....................................8

1. GEOGRAPHY: Where are the Azores Islands located? 2. GAMES: In poker, what is a “dead man’s hand”? 3. AD SLOGANS: Which company has a series of advertisements asking the question, “What’s in your wallet?” World No.2 Danielle Kang.

Photo courtesy of lpga.com. Photo by Christian Petersen.

There are 20 Major Champions with 24 Major titles, 30 Solheim Cup players with over 90 appearances between them and 22 nationalities represented this year. Continuing the tradition of giving the world’s best amateurs invaluable Major experience, there are six amateur stand-outs invited: China’s Lei Ye, Texan Kaitlyn Papp, Australia’s Gabriela Ruffels, California’s Rose Zhang, Northern Ireland’s Olivia Mehaffey and North Carolina’s Emilia Migliaccio. World No.2 Danielle Kang commented; “We’re very thankful to ANA for their event, and their amazing efforts to get it rescheduled in 2020. I’m very excited to play in our second Major of the year, and we can’t wait to play for the fans at

home that’ll be watching us.” This prestigious Major, postponed from its traditional March date, will be going ahead without spectators for the 49th edition following close consultation and collaboration with partners ANA, the LPGA, the City of Rancho Mirage, Mission Hills Country Club and in consultation with the Riverside County Health Department, following the State of California Public Health Department guidelines. Fans will be able to watch the ANA Inspiration on Golf Channel and Sky Sports and follow along for enhanced content on social @ANAinspiration and the tournament website ANAinspiration.com.

• An armadillo’s shell is so hard that it can deflect a bullet, as a Texas man discovered to his chagrin when he took aim at one. The bullet ricocheted into his jaw and he had to be airlifted to a hospital. The armadillo, on the other hand, strolled away unscathed.

erator in such a manner as kids might want to reenact the scene.”

• The original time machine in “Back to the Future” was not a DeLorean, but an old refrigerator. According to HuffPost, “Ultimately, it was determined that it probably was not a good idea to use a refrig-

• One million U.S. dogs hold first place in their owner’s last will and testament. • The asteroids in “Star Wars” were actually painted potatoes. • Napoleon introduced brass buttons on soldier uniforms’ sleeves to discourage them from wiping their noses. © 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.

4. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Who was the only president who never married? 5. LITERARY: The pet rat Scabbers belonged to which character in the Harry Potter book series? 6. MUSIC: Which American singer/ songwriter was nicknamed “The Hardest Working Man in Show Business”? 7. U.S. STATES: Which state is home to the only active diamond mine in the United States? 8. MATH: What is the date of the annual Pi Day? 9. ASTRONOMY: After the sun and moon, what is the third brightest object in Earth’s sky? 10. MOVIES: What was the name of Quint’s boat in “Jaws”? © 2020 King Features Synd., Inc. ANSWER TO TRIVIA ON PAGE 6

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Dear Paw’s Corner: I live in an area where eastern equine encephalitis and West Nile Virus are active. On my walks, I make sure to wear plenty of bug spray to prevent being bitten by a mosquito infected with either disease. Are my dogs at risk of catching it? Can I use bug spray on their fur? -- Shellie in Worcester, Massachusetts DEAR SHELLIE: While dogs (and cats) are at risk of catching either disease, most pets recover fully, especially with veterinary treatment (which is mainly supportive, to keep them strong while their bodies fight the infection).

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Humans can get seriously ill from either EEE or West Nile Virus, so I’m glad you’re using plenty of bug repellent. Mosquitoes are very active just before sunset, when most of us prefer to take our pets for walks during the hot summer months. However, pets do not tolerate bug spray made for humans very well. (Citronella candles also can be very irritating.) They still should have some protection from mosquitoes, as these flying pests also carry diseases that can be very harmful to pets, like heartworm. Pet-friendly repellents are available at the pet store or through your vet’s office. You can try natural repellents like lemon juice (try mixing it half-and-half with water in a spray bottle and applying to your dogs’ coat just before walking), crushed peppermint leaves, or rosemary. Keep up with your pets’ heartworm medication and check them for ticks and fleas after each walk, too. This will reduce their risk of getting a serious illness from an outdoor pest. (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc

A very, very expensive handbag To add insult to injury, an Australian woman ordered a designer alligator handbag from a French boutique. When the bag arrived in Australia it was quickly seized by border police even though she had the proper Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species export permit. However, she

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apparently forgot to purchase a $50 import permit and so the authorities simply destroyed the $18,900 purse. C’est La Vie, big time. 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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Rising Food Costs

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Prices on so many necessary items have gone up over the past six months. Most worrisome is food. Of all the grocery store price increases, beef and veal went up the most. But they’ve all gone up: bread, seafood, cereal, vegetables. Fresh fruit, on the other hand, reportedly went down (although not at my store), as did milk (again, not at my store, which saw a ridiculous increase). It likely won’t get better for the rest of the year. What hasn’t gone up is our income. In fact, for those seniors who had part-time jobs to supplement Social Security, incomes have gone down because of the loss of those jobs. Yes, many of us got that $1,200 stimulus check ... how many months ago? For so many of us, the time has come to admit that we need help.

It’s not easy, but it’s really not giving up any independence. There are many organizations and groups out there giving away food. Have you seen the lines of cars waiting for food pickups? The trunks of those vehicles get loaded with bags and boxes of food, gallons of milk, sacks of potatoes, frozen meat and fresh bakery goods. Other groups focus on seniors and deliver individual boxes of food to the door. Don’t jeopardize your health because of lack of food. Pick up the phone, make calls. Find out where the free or low-cost food is in your area. Call the senior center, all the churches, the food pantry and your state’s National Council on Aging (www.ncoa.org). Get on the internet and look for seniors dining sites and Meals on Wheels, senior food boxes, Commodity Supplemental Food Program and “free food for seniors in (your state).” This pandemic might last for a very long time. Get your food support system in place. It’s one less thing to worry about. (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc

This brew is good for what’s ale-ing your dog For that guy who has always has a hankering to share a beer with his best friend, Anheuser-Busch has a new offering — a drink called “Dog Brew.” It didn’t take long for the product, which is available online at busch.com/busch-dog-brew. html, to sell out. But, fear not, they are brewing more so anxious canine tipplers can simply ask to have their names put on a waiting

list. By the way, the company says Dog Brew is not “fur real.” They say it is actually a pretty healthy drink made from pork, corn, celery, mint, turmeric and ginger. 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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Brain Teaser I am taken from a mine, and shut up in a wooden case, from which I am never released, and yet I am used by almost everybody. What am I? SEE ANSWER ON PAGE 6

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Own a piece of El Paseo art

alm Desert’s current El Paseo Sculpture Exhibition is coming to an end and art lovers and collectors now have a unique opportunity to acquire the beautiful and thought provoking artworks that have graced the El Paseo median for the last two years. All of the sculptures are available for sale with prices subject to negotiation with each artist. Pur-

• “Lots of people are selling things online now to make a few bucks, and that’s cool. I know I have things I’ve picked up that I don’t use. Why not make a little money? Here’s a tip though: Do a little research on price for your item. You want to avoid listing it for too much (no interest) or too little (yes, it gets snapped up quickly, but you could have gotten more for it). A little homework goes a long way.” — C.A. in Florida

chased sculptures must be picked up by October 29. Palm Desert’s Art in Public Places Commission selected the 18 artworks now available for sale from among scores of artists who submitted their work for consideration. To view the sculptures, you can drive or stroll down El Paseo or simply visit discoverpalmdesert.com/art. • “In my shop, I have stored small bits of hardware in baby-food jars. They were all on a shelf together, and when I needed one, I would have to move bottles around until I found the right one. I took a piece of 1-by-4 and cut it into 2-foot sections. Then I glued the bottoms of the bottles in a row to the wood. Now, they still sit on the shelf, but all I have to do is slide the 1-by-4s out and find the right jar. I can still see in the sides, and it makes them so much easier to deal with.” — J.N in Missouri • No red wine for your recipe? You can substitute an equal amount of grape juice or beef broth in most recipes. (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Philadelphia. It would not become binding until it was ratified by nine of the 13 states. Nine months later, New Hampshire became the ninth state to ratify the document. On Sept. 14, 1814, Francis Scott Key pens a poem that is later set to music and in 1931 becomes America’s national anthem, “The StarSpangled Banner.” The poem was written after Key witnessed Fort McHenry being bombarded by the British during the War of 1812. On Sept. 15, 1954, the famous picture of Marilyn Monroe, laughing as her skirt is blown up by the blast from a subway vent, is shot. The scene infuriated her husband, Joe DiMaggio. On Sept. 16, 1893, the largest land run in history begins with more than 100,000 people pouring into the Cherokee Strip of Oklahoma to claim valuable land. Towns like Norman and Oklahoma City sprung up almost overnight. On Sept. 17, 1787, the Constitution of the United States is signed by 38 of 41 delegates present at the Constitutional Convention in

On Sept. 18, 1793, George Washington lays the cornerstone to the United States Capitol building. It would take nearly a century to complete, as architects came and went, the British set fire to it and it was called into use during the Civil War. On Sept. 19, 1969, President Richard Nixon announces the cancellation of the draft calls for November and December. He reduced the call-up by 50,000 men as part of his program of turning the war over to the South Vietnamese. On Sept. 20, 1973, in a highly publicized “Battle of the Sexes” tennis match, top women’s player Billie Jean King, 29, beats Bobby Riggs, 55, a former No. 1 ranked men’s player. Riggs had boasted that women were inferior, and that even at his age he could beat any female player. King beat Riggs 6-4, 6-3, 6-3. (c) 2020 Hearst Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved

1. Heat grill to medium-high. Clean and lightly oil the grill.

Grilled Chicken with Nectarines and Cucumber Succulent grilled chicken gets jazzed up with an array of summer produce, like juicy nectarines, crisp cucumber and sweet fresh corn. • 3 tablespoons olive oil • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar • Kosher salt • Pepper • 2 ripe nectarines or peaches • 1/2 small red onion • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts • 1 small Kirby cucumber • 1/2 cup fresh corn kernels • 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons oil, vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Add the nectarines and onion and toss to combine; set aside. 3. Rub the chicken with the remaining tablespoon oil, season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and grill until cooked through or the internal temperature reaches 165 F, 4 to 6 minutes per side. Transfer to a platter. 4. Using a vegetable peeler, cut the cucumber into long, thin strips. Fold the cucumber, corn and basil into the nectarine mixture and spoon over the chicken. Serves 4. (c) 2020 Hearst Communications, Inc. All rights reserved

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Inspirational Quote of the Week It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light. Aristotle

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Pencil lead

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TRIVIA ANSWERS 1. Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Portugal 2. Two pair of black aces and black eights, named after the hand Wild Bill Hickok reportedly held when he was shot to death.

Decisions Made by Neighbor? How would you like it if you were admitted to a hospital, unable to express your wishes and ask questions, and a neighbor strolled in and started making medical decisions for you? The Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General was asked to investigate after this happened to a veteran who was hospitalized for three weeks. The OIG determined that the neighbor had no legal authority to make medical decisions for

3. Capital One 4. James Buchanan 5. Ron Weasley 6. James Brown 7. Arkansas

that patient. Medical staff didn’t try to even check the identity of the neighbor, much less his legal standing. They went through the veteran’s stuff, but didn’t look into his VA benefits records. A mental health staffer decided the veteran could not make decisions and had delirium caused by medical origins, yet a social worker helped him sign forms. Emergency room staff said the veteran had indicated he had family, but no one followed up ... except to contact the neighbor to come get the service dog. Based on his agitation (my opinion: caused by pain from a urinary tract infection), they put the veteran on antipsychotic drugs and flung around a possible diagnosis of schizophrenia. The American Geriatric Society has said that the elderly shouldn’t be given antipsychotics because they cause agitation and delusions.

Even worse, the OIG discovered, the medical records “did not contain sufficient documentation of physicians’ clinical assessments to support diagnoses and treatment decisions.” After three weeks, the neighbor “authorized withholding life-sustaining treatments” and the veteran was shipped off to hospice to die. The OIG concluded doctors did that “without fully pursuing other diagnoses and treatment options.” The veteran died five days later — then they finally located the family. To read the whole file about this nightmare, go to va.gov/oig/pubs/ VAOIG-19-08666-212.pdf Right now, while you’re thinking about it, put a piece of paper in your wallet marked Emergency Information. Write down the names and phone numbers of people who are to be contacted: family, attorney, minister. Don’t leave this to chance. (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Cinema Diverse: The Palm Springs LGBTQ film festival returns The Palm Springs Cultural Center is proud to announce the return of Cinema Diverse: The Palm Springs LGBTQ Film Festival in it’s 13th year from September 11-30. For the last several months our “rainbow imagineers” have been working hard behind the scenes to reenvision the festival to continue to bring you the latest in quality LGBTQ+ cinema in the healthiest way possible. This year you’ll be able to experience the festival in two unique ways: virtually from the comfort of your recliner at home or at our new PS Cultural Center Drive-In Experience. Virtual Cinema: Feature Films, Shorts, and Documentaries will be available online starting September 11 until September 30 through our Virtual Cinema program and

can be viewed at your leisure. All Access Passes, Six Packs, and Individual Tickets are now on sale for the virtual portion of our programming. All Access Passes and Six Packs do not cover the Drive-In Experience portion of our programming. Drive-In Experience: Tickets are now on sale for our Cinema Diverse Drive-In Experience events. Six films/ six nights- Friday Sept 11 Sunday Sept 13, and the following weekend Friday Sept 18 - Sunday Sept 20. The Drive-In Lot and Concessions opens at 7 p.m. and the films start approximately 5 minutes after sundown. Choose from several ways to enjoy your experience. For more information, visit psculturalcenter.org/filmfest.

Practice makes perfect “Golf is deceptively simple and endlessly complicated,” according to famed linksman Arnold Palmer. The legendary medalist earned the nickname, The King of Golf, for his prowess on the fairways and proof of his skill are the 21 holes-in-one with which he is credited, says the Association of Mature American Citizens. West Virginian Rocco Figaretti has only one hole-in-one under his belt, but he has plenty of time ahead of him to rack up his share of aces. The four-year-

old amazed onlookers at Oglebay Park in Wheeling, WV recently with his skill and dedication; his dad, Mario, remarked that “to say I’m proud would be an understatement.” The boy wonder has been playing since he was three and, obviously, spends a great deal of his time practicing. The Association of Mature American Citizens [www.amac.us] provides the Filler Files as a service on issues of concern to Americans over 50.

Annual Tamale Festival on hold With the California Department of Health still assigning Riverside County in the “Widespread” tier for COVID-19 risk, officials at the City of Indio made the difficult decision to delay the upcoming Tamale Festival to 2021. This year’s festival was originally scheduled for Dec. 8 and 9. “The Tamale Festival is an extremely important part of what makes Indio so special,” said Indio Mayor Glenn Miller. “There is nothing we’d like more than to end 2020 with such a positive

celebration of our culture and history. However, we can’t risk people’s safety by bringing together such a large number of people when metrics in Riverside County have not been met.” Indio’s 29th annual Tamale Festival is currently rescheduled for Dec. 4 and 5, 2021. However, the City continues to recognize its 90th Anniversary this year, and alternate dates and locations are being considered for a creative way to celebrate these two important events together before next winter.