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CELEBRATING THE RESIDENTIAL PARK COMMUNITIES FOR 65 YEARS

Modernism Week Celebrates Design, Architecture and Excitement

In This Issue

Senior News Line.................................2 Celebrity Extra......................................7 The Maxwell Quartet............................8 Classifieds..........................................11

1. LITERATURE: Which novel introduced the character of Lisbeth Salander? 2. MOVIES: What was the name of Bill Murray’s character in the 1984 “Ghostbusters” film? 3. HISTORY: Roughly how many people migrated from drought-stricken Dust Bowl states in the United States in the 1930s? 4. ENTERTAINMENT: What was the title of the first arcade video game? Abernathy House.

By Alison Elsner

ifteen years of midcentury modern glory returns to the Coachella Valley for 11 days, highlighting midcentury modern architecture, art, interior and landscape design and vintage culture throughout the region. The signature festival will feature more than 350 events including the Palm Springs Modernism Show & Sale, tours of iconic homes in more than 30 neighborhoods, walking tours and nightly parties. Also offered are architectural biking and double-decker bus tours,

• The Emperor Charlemagne, who conquered much of Western and Central Europe during the first century, had an unusual relationship with his daughters. He refused to allow them to get married, but he evidently had no objections to their forming, shall we

Photo by Jake Holt, courtesy of Modernism Week

tours of the historic Annenberg Estate at Sunnylands, a classic car show, garden tours and informative lectures. New events for 2020 include a showcase home and four featured homes, a keynote presentation titled “Daniel Libeskind: Edge of Order,” programs celebrating the Alexander Family, “Daughters of Design: Bertoia, Eames, and Saarinen,” a panel on the saving of the “Sunset Magazine” archives, a tour of the Jerry Lewis house with a “Nutty Professor” party and many others. In between tours, guests can

gather at CAMP headquarters while snacking at the café by Cheeky’s and shopping at the merchandise store by Destination PSP. Whether attending for fun or education, programs bring people together to embrace sustainable modern living.

say, less formal relationships. He doted on his illegitimate grandchildren and even gave money and gifts to their fathers.

• You won’t be surprised to learn that the most dangerous device that is common in the modern world is the automobile. You might be surprised to learn, though, that the second most dangerous is the stair step.

• It was American humorist Evan Esar who came up the following definition: “Statistics: The only science that enables different experts using the same figures to draw different conclusions.” • If you look at a list of the names of the 50 states, you’ll find every letter of the alphabet except Q.

Modernism Week is held February 13-23 in various locations in Coachella Valley. CAMP Headquarters is free and open daily 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tour and program fees vary, many are free. Check website for complete schedule and to purchase tickets online modernismweek.com.

• You’ve probably never heard of Countess Rosa Branicka, but she accomplished an amazing feat. In the mid-19th century, at the age of 63, the wealthy Polish noblewoman became ill. The diagnosis given by experts in Germany

5. FAMOUS QUOTATIONS: Which American humorist once observed, “In the spring, I have counted 136 different kinds of weather inside of 24 hours”? 6. MUSIC: Which 1980s movie featured the theme song “Don’t You (Forget About Me)” by Simple Minds? 7. TELEVISION: What was the name of Michael Knight’s car on the series “Knight Rider”? 8. GEOGRAPHY: Which country lies between India and China? 9. PSYCHOLOGY: What fear is represented in the condition called “heliophobia”? 10. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the name of the pound sign on a keyboard? © 2020 King Features Synd., Inc. ANSWER TO TRIVIA ON PAGE 9

was breast cancer, and immediate surgery was recommended. For reasons unknown, the countess declined the treatment, then set about purchasing her own surgical instruments. Once all the tools were assembled, Branicka checked into a hotel in Paris and removed the tumor herself. Reports indicate that she healed well and quickly, and lived to the ripe old age of 82. (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.

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WORD SEARCH The Flu and You

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Here we are, halfway through winter, and the flu season is in full swing. As of now all 50 states have widespread levels of flu. And at this point far too many people still haven’t gotten their flu shot. The senior version of the shot (for those over age 65) has four times the amount of vaccine of three of the four types ... two A and one B. While this isn’t ideal (it’s still missing one B), it’s what we have. The high-dose vaccine was created to give our bodies a high immune response. Because of our age, we’re in the high-risk group for complications, even if we don’t have any medical concerns. Seniors had more hospitalizations from flu than any other age group. At this writing there have been more than 6,000 deaths from the flu. How many of these could have been avoided by getting the flu shot? One big concern is that it’s possible to be contagious and pass the flu to others days before someone

starts to feel sick. Going to the grocery store, attending church, reading to kids at the elementary school ... there are too many opportunities to give the flu to others (or have them give it to you) before anyone even suspects they have it. But it’s not too late to get the shot. Even if it doesn’t keep you from getting the flu, it will keep you from getting as sick as you might have. A delay can arise in areas where they’ve temporarily run out of the flu vaccine. Don’t let that stop you. To get your flu shot, call your doctor’s office, call the local pharmacies and call the closest senior center. You’ll find the vaccine somewhere. No matter what, wash your hands frequently and keep them away from your face. (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Don’t Wait to Spay or Neuter Your Pet

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Dear Paw’s Corner I received a puppy last fall from a friend whose dog had a surprise litter. “Tara” is a super-cute girl of unknown breed, very smart and growing fast. I haven’t taken her to the veterinarian yet, but I know she needs to be spayed. When will it be too late to get her fixed? -- Jessica C., Asbury Park, New Jersey Dear Jessica It’s never too late to spay or neuter a pet, but the veterinarian will recommend that the procedure be done soon. Shelter pups are often neutered as young as eight weeks, but with dogs already in a home, vets sometimes prefer to wait a few months until they’ve developed more. This helps prevent potential problems of early spaying like urinary incontinence, hip dysplasia and

even cancer when a dog is older. You should take Tara into the vet as soon as possible anyway. She needs to start getting some key vaccinations that will keep her healthy as she grows up. She shouldn’t be around other puppies until she’s had her first few rounds of shots. Some of those vaccinations are required by your city and state, and she will need to be licensed -all of which the vet can get you set up with. If you’re worried about the cost, check around with different veterinary practices to see if they have introductory specials for new pet owners that include a checkup, core vaccinations and the spaying procedure. (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.

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CROSSWORD

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ACROSS 1. Small deer 4. Khoikhoi peoples 9. South African statesman 14. Keyboard key 15. Remove 16. A conspicuous constellation 17. Data executive 18. Retired NASCAR driver 20. Tightens 22. A picture of the Virgin Mary 23. “The Mission” actor Jeremy 24. Confidently 28. More (Spanish) 29. Sports highlight show (abbr.) 30. Hand out cards 31. Distinctive Asian antelope

33. Arabic greeting 37. Of I 38. Hip hop trio 39. Meat roll 41. One’s mother (Brit.) 42. __-GYN 43. Belgian city 44. Plucks 46. Leak slowly 49. Denotes a particular region 50. General’s assistant (abbr.) 51. Divides 55. Kid 58. Inland Empire Expanded Learning Symposium 59. Engaged in conflict 60. Former CBS sportscaster 64. Characterized by unity 65. Working-class 66. Corners

67. __ de plume 68. Influential French artist 69. “Very” in musical terms 70. Financial account

DOWN 1. Long, flat abdominal muscles 2. Small Eurasian willow 3. Justified in terms of profitability 4. Required 5. River that starts in Turkey 6. Disfigure 7. A way of communicating (abbr.) 8. Leaks slowly 9. Shady place under trees 10. Made a speech

11. Long, angry speech 12. Mortar trough 13. Autonomic nervous system 19. Southern India island 21. Grab quickly 24. Ancient Mesopotamian city 25. With three uneven sides 26. Football visionary Hunt 27. Primordial matters 31. Facing towards the flow of a glacier 32. “A Delicate Balance” writer 34. Emits coherent radiation 35. Commercial 36. Groups of foot bones 40. Out of print 41. Partner to cheese 45. German river 47. Concluding speech 48. Spanish dish 52. Prominent California cape Point __ 53. Any high mountain 54. Ethiopian lake 56. Mr. 57. Excessive fluid accumulation in tissues 59. Large, flightless bird 60. Oil industry term (abbr.) 61. Something one can draw 62. Officers in charge 63. Greek island

SUDOKU

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Brain Teaser Lovely and round, I shine with pale light, grown in the darkness, A lady’s delight. What am I? SEE ANSWER ON PAGE 9

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• A squirt of shaving cream can help release latex paint specks on your hands from using a roller brush. Just rub over hands and rinse. • Baked apples (or stuffed peppers) will stay perfectly upright if you set them into the wells of a muffin tin. • Make your own bath oil by mixing a couple of drops of your favorite perfume with a bit of baby oil. Just rub on post-bath or add to your bathwater.

• “Recently I cooked a big batch of broccoli in the afternoon. The house had that cabbage smell. I don’t like air fresheners because the strong smell gives me a headache. My neighbor told me to boil a couple of cups of vinegar and let it simmer for 10 minutes. At first, the vinegar smell replaced the cabbage smell, but then it totally disappeared and all the smells were gone too.” -- E.Y. in Pennsylvania • “Use your vegetable peeler to make strips of butter if it’s cold and you need to spread it on bread. The strips’ large amount of surface area help the butter to soften quickly, making it easy to spread.” -- M.M. in Texas • “Get king-size pillowcases from a thrift store to cover a diaper changing pad. They are the right size and cheap!” -- D.L. in Florida (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.

Bragging Rights Two West Virginia fishing enthusiasts made it into the state’s record books, reports the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC]. Zachary Adkins landed a carp measuring more than 53 inches at Warden Lake and Justin Conner brought in a nearly 50 inch blue catfish that he caught in the Ohio River. While they now

hold the record to for length, neither the carp nor the catfish were heavy enough to break the existing weight 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.

that special someone how you feel…with an announcement in the paper.

this Valentine’s Day

Call The News by Monday, February 10 at 10 a.m. to place your Valentine’s Day announcement.

Look for announcements on February 13, 2020 in The News

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Valentines

Sneezing Can Provoke This Unusual Vertigo Dear Dr. Roach After many years of various treatments, including allergy shots, food studies and an ear tube, I was recently diagnosed with “semicircular canal dehiscence.” Can you explain what this is and the treatment (besides surgery) to relieve the symptoms of inner ear pressure, dizziness and pressure and pulsation in the head? Are there any medications? -- J.D.W. Answer Semicircular canal dehiscence syndrome is an unusual cause of vertigo. Vertigo is sometimes referred to as dizziness, but “dizziness” may refer to both unsteadiness (a feeling that you are going to pass out, which medically is referred to as “presyncope”) or true vertigo (a sensation of movement when the person is actually still). The vertigo in semicircular canal dehiscence

syndrome is different from most other causes of vertigo because it can be provoked by loud noises, coughing or sneezing. It is caused by abnormally thin bone in the semicircular canals, part of the organ of balance in the inner ear. The diagnosis is confirmed by a CT scan of the temporal bone. The only treatment I have read that consistently is effective is surgery. An ear tube is sometimes tried in people who have symptoms with pressure changes. Medications used in some cases of vertigo, such as meclizine (Antivert), usually will make SCDS symptoms worse in the long term. Anti-nausea medications like ondansetron (Zofran) may help if nausea is severe, but have their own side effects. Vestibular rehabilitation by a specially trained physical or occupational therapist may have some benefit if surgery isn’t contemplated. (c) 2020 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved

Valentine’s Day is an old holiday that started with a Christian martyr, St. Valentine, about A.D. 500, or the Roman fertility fest Lupercalia. In the 1860s, insulting comic valentines called “penny dreadfuls” were sold. A few commercial cards were made by the 1870s from homemade paper, lace and ribbons. By late Victorian times, there were “mechanical” cards with moving parts, embossed cards, cards with “honeycomb tissue” to make them three-dimensional and, by the 1900s, postcards. A beginning collector can find reasonably priced postcards and die-cut cards that were sold in dime stores. Teachers insisted every student receive a card so there would be no hard feelings. Sets sold for 29 cents for 25 cards plus a larger one for the teacher. Each 3-1/2-inch card was punched free of the stiff paper, signed on the back and put in the envelope provided. The cards featured a friendly comic drawing and a heart with a message that often

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These cards came from a punch-out set that sold for 29 cents. They were passed out to the class in the 1960s.

was a pun. Collectors of postcards specialize and look for cards with outof-town postmarks, city views, jobs, comics or current events or items that were typical of the year and will seem old in the future. Save the cards you get, and ask friends and older relatives for theirs to start a collection. For more collecting news, tips and resources, visit www.Kovels.com (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Chocolate Pudding • 1/2 cup sugar • 2 cups whole milk • 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa • 3 tablespoons cornstarch • 2 large eggs • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • Sweetened whipped cream and chocolate shavings (optional) 1. In 3-quart saucepan, with wire whisk, combine sugar and 1 1/2 cups milk; heat on medium-high until bubbles form around edge of pan. Remove from heat and add chocolate. Let stand 1 minute, then whisk until chocolate melts. 2. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, whisk cocoa, cornstarch and remaining 1/2 cup milk until smooth. Whisk in eggs until blended. Whisking constantly, add 1/2 cup hot chocolate mixture in slow stream. 3. Heat chocolate mixture remaining in pan on medium-low. Whisking constantly, gradually add egg mixture to pan. Cook, whisking constantly, 10 minutes or until mixture becomes very thick and begins to bubble. Whisk in vanilla. Divide among 6 small serving cups. 4. Refrigerate until cold, 4 hours or up to 2 days. Top with whipped cream and shaved chocolate. (c) 2020 Hearst Communications, Inc. All rights reserved

Q: Whatever happened to Heather Graham? She was everywhere about 20 years ago, but I haven’t seen her in anything in quite some time. -- C.T. A: Heather Graham first made it big as a teen actress in the ‘80s comedy film “License to Drive,” but it was her serious role in “Drugstore Cowboy” with Matt Dillon that really got her noticed. She later starred in an “Austin Powers” movie, but got the most attention for playing Rollergirl in the movie “Boogie Nights.” She’s actually worked steadily for the past three decades, including another blockbuster comedy, “The Hangover,” and she’s had regular roles on TV series like “Californication,” “Angie Tribeca” and “Get Shorty.” Now, at 50 years old, Graham is no longer considered an ingenue, but fortunately her career is still thriving. She stars in the independent film “The Rest of Us,” which opens in theaters this February, and she can be seen in the upcoming CBS All Access limited series “The Stand.” Yes, it’s based on the Stephen King novel of the same name that also was made into a miniseries in the ‘90s.

Heather Graham. Photo coutesy of Depositphotos

Q: Is there still going to be a TV miniseries about the ClintonLewinsky affair and, if so, who will be playing those two famous characters? -- T.R. A: “American Horror Story” executive producer Ryan Murphy is part of the team developing “American Crime Story: Impeachment” for the FX Channel. No, it isn’t about our current president, but instead it’s about former President Bill Clinton’s affair with White House intern Monica Lewinsky. Clive Owen (“Closer”) and Beanie Feldstein (“Booksmart”) will star in the key roles. Murphy’s muse Sarah Paulson will play Monica’s confidante Linda Tripp, and Billy Eichner (“The Lion King”) was recently cast as Matt Drudge of The Drudge Report, the website that broke the story of the scandal in the late ‘90s. The limited series will begin filming in March, and in addition to the public story we all know, it’s also based on the book “A Vast Conspiracy” by Jeffrey Toobin. A premiere date hasn’t been set. (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.

How Much is Too Many An attempt to break the world record for the largest number of twins to gather in one place went awry in Sri Lanka recently. They were aiming to attract about 5,000 pairs of twins to secure the Guinness record established in Taiwan where 3,961 sets showed up in 1999, according to the Associa-

tion of Mature American Citizens [AMAC]. But the Sri Lankan event attracted an estimated 14,000 pairs causing chaos. 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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Oriental Chicken Express ments of Scottish folk music. Maxwell Quartet concert is held at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, February 11. The Richards Center for the Arts is located at 2248 Ramon Road in Palm Springs. Tickets are $30. For more information, call 760-770-0774 or visit psconcerts.com.

5th Annual ‘A Taste of Jalisco’ The 5th annual “Taste of Jalisco” in celebration of Cathedral City’s Sister City, Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico will take place Saturday, February 8 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and is free with free parking and open to the public. New this year, there will be more than 12 bands on 2 stages which includes Nacho Bustillo, Carmen Jara, Machin’, Oxalis, The Myx, Zable Norton, Codigo 442 and

DJ Tony Garcia along with many more. Fireworks display at 9 p.m. During the opening ceremonies there will be a special performance of over 40 Cathedral City High School Folklórico Dancers and Dinastia Charra with over 15 Mexican stallions. For more information, visit www. TasteofJalisco.com.

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1. In a large skillet sprayed with butter-flavored cooking spray, saute celery, green pepper and onion just until tender. In a covered jar, combine chicken broth and flour. Shake well to blend. Pour broth mixture into skillet with vegetables. Stir in soy sauce.

Performs at the Richards Center for the Arts

Palm Springs Concerts presents the Maxwell Quartet, four great friends – George Smith, Duncan Strachan, Elliot Perks and Colin Scobie - who were first place winners in the Trondheim, Norway, Chamber Music Competition. So expect to hear choice selections from their classics repertoire, as well as some of their own arrange-

• 1 1/4 cups diagonally sliced celery • 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper • 1/4 cup diced green onion • 1 (16-ounce) can fat-free chicken broth • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour • 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce • 1 1/2 cups diced cooked chicken breast • 1 (8-ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained • 1 (8-ounce) can pineapple chunks, packed in fruit juice, drained • 3 cups hot cooked rice

2. Continue cooking over medium heat, until mixture starts to thicken, stirring often. Add chicken, water chestnuts and pineapple. Mix well to combine. Lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes or until mixture is heated through, stirring often. 3. For each serving, spoon 1/2 cup hot rice on a plate and spoon about 1 cup chicken mixture over top. Serves 6. Each serving equals: 214 calories, 2g fat, 16g protein, 33g carb., 298mg sodium, 2g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 1 1/2 Starch, 1 1/2 Meat, 1 Vegetable. (c) 2020 King Features Syndicate, Inc.

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Crossword Answer

WordSearch Answer

Sudoku Answer

Hocus-Focus Answers

Brain Teaser Answer

1. Apron is longer. 2. Earmuffs are removed. 3. Fence is shorter. 4. Door window is lower. 5. Footprint is missing. 6. Bow is added.

A Pearl.

Hitori Answer

TRIVIA ANSWERS 1. “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo”

5. Mark Twain

9. Fear of the sun

2. Dr. Peter Venkman

6. “The Breakfast Club”

10. Octothorpe

3. About 2.5 million

7. KITT (Knight Industries Two Thousand)

4. Pong

8. Nepal

OIG Is VA’s Watchdog Since 2012, the Office of Inspector General for the Department of Veterans Affairs has saved us $1.4 billion. They do this by showing up unannounced to do inspections, audits, reviews, assessments or investigations. They scrutinize paperwork, conduct interviews and get to the bottom of what’s going on. The recent inspection of a facility estimated that the VA was about to spend $261 million over the next five years on sleep apnea devices that veterans weren’t using. Veterans were given the

devices and only half were being used, with no staff follow-up. The OIG recommendation was to loan the devices to veterans instead and keep track of the usage. This move is expected to save $39 million per year for the sleep apnea devices and $12 million per year for the supplies. The VA has been spending $450 million, split between four vendors, on contracts for medical and surgical supplies on the East coast. Because supplies of this nature must be delivered on time every time, the OIG dug around to see if anybody in the VA was keeping an eye on what was being delivered. In addition, the supplier was to report monthly about the order fulfillment levels. So what did the OIG discover: that nobody in VA was watching and the vendors were using funny math to report their deliveries.

Correct orders only were received 40% of the time. This calculated to $16.8 million in incorrect payments made to vendors in one year. The OIG also looked at undelivered orders in a different investigation. Specifically, had prices changed between ordering and the delivery? Were the items still needed? Should the orders be canceled? Could the money be spent elsewhere? If budgeted money isn’t spent in a fiscal year, it gets erased and vanishes. OIG discovered that $132 million could have been spent elsewhere had anyone been paying attention to undelivered orders. I still say, whatever the OIG’s budget is, double it. We’ll still come out ahead. (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.

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