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Spotlight 29 Casino & Tortoise Rock Casino announce dining and gaming specials

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potlight 29 Casino and Tortoise Rock Casino has announced their exciting dining and gaming specials for July.

At Spotlight 29 Casino, the newly launched Taproom 29 will feature the following dining specials: On Thursday, July 15 Taproom 29 will offer a special four Course Beer Dinner Tasting for $45. It will showcase its own house brews paired with custom and exciting food offerings. The unique meal will start with Taproom 29’s popular Chairman’s blonde paired with house beer hot links in puff pastries, served with beer mustard. Next, Ommegang Hennepin Saison will be paired with a lobster corn fritter, served with yuzo aoli and cojita cheese. Rez Rage Red will be served with a boracho brisket bowl, and the meal will end with a refreshing coconut stout served with flourless chocolate cake with whipped coconut cream topping. To make a reservation or more information call Taproom 29 at 760-7750-2880.

Every Tuesday from 4 pm to 10 pm Taproom 29 will offer a special beer smoked half chicken brined in their Rez Red Rage house brew, served with drunken beans and corn bread. This special is $19.95.

Every Wednesday from 4 pm to 10 pm Taproom 29 will offer a delectable 12 oz. Slow roasted prime rib served with loaded baked po-

Photo courtesy of Photos Courtesy Spotlight 29 Casino.

tato, asparagus, broccolini, au jus, and horseradish for $24.95.

At Spotlight 29 Casino, July gaming promotions will include a Beat the Heat promotion where players can win up to $500 in Free Play on Mondays from 8 am to 11 pm.

July gaming promotions at Spotlight 29 Casino also include the Red Hot S&W promotion, where players can win up to $1,000 in Free Play on Tuesdays from 8 am to 11 pm.

On Wednesdays between 12 pm and 8 pm players can participate in a $5,000 Drop it Like It’s Hot Slot Tournament, where they will be able to win their share of $5,000. There will be fifty total winners and pre-qualified players will receive one free entry.

On Sundays between 8 am and 11 pm players can participate in a Mysnamed Wonton Food, which happened to correctly foretell five of the six winning numbers. Each grateful recipient took home between $100,000 and $500,000.

• The fuller your refrigerator, the more energy-efficient it is.

• In 2005, a Powerball drawing had a stunning 110 second-place winners, all of whom attributed their luck to ... a fortune cookie. No foul play was involved, just a Chinese fortune cookie distribution factory

• The comb jelly, aka the warty comb jelly, sea walnut or “Mnemiopsis leidyi,” is the only known animal to have a transient anus -or, in more common parlance, a disappearing butt • Master of suspense Alfred Hitchcock was an ovophobe, or someone who is frightened of eggs.

tery Multiplier slot machine promotion where they will be eligible to win up to a 10x Point Multiplier.

At Tortoise Rock Casino players will be able to participate in the Spin to Win promotion, where they will be eligible to win up to $200 in Free Play on Tuesdays between 5 pm and 9 pm. There will be one winner every half-hour.

On Wednesdays at 7, 8 and 9 pm, there will be one winner of $100 in Free Play during the Winning Wednesdays promotion.

On Thursdays between 5 and 9 pm, players will be able to win their share of $1,500 during the $1,500 Drop it Like It’s Hot Slot Tournament. There will be 25 Total Winners.

On Saturdays between 5:30 and 10 pm, players will be able to participate in Free Play Frenzy where up to 200 winners each day will win their share of $5,000. Twenty winners will receive $25 free slot play every 30 minutes.

Finally, on Sunday, July 25, between 3 pm and 9 pm, players may participate in the Lucky Sunday Drawings to attempt to win their share of $10,000. One winner will receive $500 of Free Play every half-hour from 3 pm to 7:30 pm, and one winner will receive $1,000 cash at 8pm and 8:30 pm. At 9 pm, one player will win $3,000 in cash.

For more info go to spotlight29.com or tortoiserockcasino.com.

• Children of identical twins are genetically siblings, not cousins.

• James Cameron sold the film rights to “The Terminator” for $1.

It went on to earn a worldwide total of $78.3 million at the box office in 1984.

• Australia’s Lake Hillier and Hutt Lagoon are known for their vibrant pink and lilac hues, due to the presence of the algae “Dunaliella salina.” (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.

In This Issue

Victim of Elder Abuse?...........................2 Volunteer Puppy Riasers Needed.........4 Moments in Time..................................5 Playtime: Not Just For Kids.....................8

1. AD SLOGANS: Which company used the slogan “The Uncola” as a way to stand out in the beverage market?

2. ENTERTAINERS: Which actor/ singer created The Cowboy Code in the 1940s?

3. MYTHOLOGY: What item is a werewolf’s greatest weakness?

4. BUSINESS: What is the basic currency of Laos?

5. U.S. STATES: Which state uses the slogan “The Last Frontier” on its license plates?

6. ANATOMY: What is the second largest organ in the human body?

7. GEOGRAPHY: Which body of water separates Saudi Arabia from Africa?

8. TELEVISION: What was the name of the detective agency in the 1980s series “Moonlighting”?

9. SCIENCE: At what wind speed is a tropical storm reclassified as a hurricane?

10. LITERATURE: Truman Capote’s book “In Cold Blood” takes its name from which of Shakespeare’s plays? © 2021 King Features Synd., Inc. ANSWER TO TRIVIA ON PAGE 6

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Do you suspect, or know, that somebody has been stealing from you? Maybe it’s items from your home? Or maybe it’s your money? Or perhaps you’re being pressured by someone to keep giving them cash. If so, you are not alone. It’s called elder abuse.

The biggest problem is that these thefts are often not reported, typically because the one doing the abusing is a family member. Or maybe it’s after the fact, and we’re not certain. Or maybe we don’t know where we should report it.

Finances and theft aren’t the only forms of elder abuse. Others include emotional, sexual and physical abuse, neglect and exploitation.

Emotional abuse, for example, can include threats, belittling and verbal attacks -- anything that causes mental distress and pain. Exploita-

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tion can be fraud, undue influence over your cash or property and being pressured to sign papers you don’t understand. Do you see yourself in any of those categories?

The National Center on Elder Abuse website (ncea.acl.gov) is a good place to start. Notice the red banner at the bottom of the page with “Safe Exit” in white letters. If you’re looking at the site and fear that someone will come up behind you and read what you’re looking at, quickly click that red banner and it will take you to an innocent-looking webpage.

If you are being abused in some way, help is available. In all states, there are professionals who are required to report suspicions of maltreatment. It’s called mandatory reporting, and in some states the list of professions is very long and varied: chiropractor, occupational therapist, member of the clergy, attorney, animal control officer, bank employee and many others.

To get a referral for help, call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-6771116. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.

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3 overs through the week. Chicken in salad, a nice flank steak for fajitas, etc. And it means less cooking for me!” — Y.L. in Maryland • Here’s a great recipe for an icy treat: Freeze orange juice or apple juice in ice trays. Throw a handful in the blender for a fruit slush that can’t be beat on a hot day.

• Dill planted near tomatoes will draw caterpillars away from the fruits. And it’s delicious.

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• Potato salad will have more flavor if you whisk together all the dressing ingredients and add it to the potatoes when they are warm.

The potatoes will absorb the ingredients better, and the flavor will develop even more during refrigeration.

• “I love to grill, and when it’s nice out, we grill every weekend. I always put on extra and use the left-

• “A lot of smoke was coming off our grill, and our patio doors were wide open. Long story short: It swamped the living room with smoke. The smell was a little overwhelming. After we closed the door, my neighbor doused a kitchen towel with white vinegar, wrung it out and waved it around the room. It cleared out the smoke smell right away, and the vinegar smell went away just as quickly. What a miracle!” — F.F. in South Carolina (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.

A dream come true

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Gwen Goldman dreamt of becoming a bat girl for the New York Yankees. It took 60 years, but she made the grade recently at Yankee Stadium, according to the Association of Mature American Citizens.

Ms. Goldman was 10 years old when she sent a letter to the team’s offices in 1961 and accepted the negative reply she received. She

kept that letter of response and recently her daughter forwarded it to the team’s current general manager Brian Cashman who fulfilled Goldman’s girlhood dream.

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32. Female sibling 35. Tackled the QB 37. Set a dog on someone 38. Long live! (Spanish) 39. Porticos 40. Pouch 41. Smooth fabric 42. Enough (archaic) 43. Institute legal proceedings against 44. Scarred 45. Draw from 46. Brother or sister 47. Body part 48. Commercials 49. London soccer team 52. Satisfied 55. Surgical technique (abbr.)

56. Fencing sword 60. French industrial city 61. Intellectual property organization (abbr.)

63. Helps to carry food 64. “Rule, Britannia” composer 65. One-time Empress of the Roman Empire 66. Intestinal pouches 67. None better 68. “WandaVision” actress 69. Comedic actress Kathryn

DOWN 1. Fifth notes of major scales 2. Region 3. Your consciousness of your own identity 4. Georgetown athletes 5. They follow A 6. Spoke 7. Hairdressers’ domain 8. Extravagantly

theatric 9. End-blown flute 10. Heroic tales 11. Member of a Semitic people 12. Members of a priestly caste 13. Southern Ghana people 21. Counsels 23. Body of water 25. Awesome!

26. Calendar month 27. Native of region in Caucasus 28. Indian city 29. Exclusive 32. Alaskan town 33. Covered with ivy 34. Loose granular substances 36. Native American tribe 37. Written American English 38. Holiday (informal) 40. Add up 41. Small brown and gray rails 43. Get off your feet 44. Express disgust 46. Surface of the ground 47. Put into a silo 49. Belief 50. British noblemen 51. Tennis game 52. Dry, protective crust 53. Swiss river 54. Large integers 57. La __ Tar Pits, Hollywood 58. Every one of two or more 59. “Deadpool” actor Reynolds 61. Earlier 62. Peter’s last name

SUDOKU

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Brain Teaser

Put a coin into an empty bottle and insert a cork into the neck. How can you remove the coin without removing the cork or breaking the bottle?

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Volunteer puppy raisers needed What if volunteer work could be gratifying, meaningful, and totally adorable? It’s paws-ible with Guide Dogs of the Desert!

The organization is in need of foster families for 10 puppies by August 2021.

Were you interested in fostering but needed to wait because of summer vacation plans? You can still help!

By becoming a volunteer Puppy Raiser for Guide Dogs of the Desert, you’ll be an integral part of the process that helps people with a visual impairment find independence through the use of a Guide Dog. You’ll also spend 18 months with a smart, playful new friend.

The puppies are Labrador Retrievers and Standard Poodles, each between 8-12 weeks old when they are placed with a Puppy Raiser.

As a Puppy Raiser, your job is to help the dog learn about the world

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and interact with humans in a variety of situations. The puppy will remain in your home until they are 18 to 24 months old.

Guide Dogs of the Desert will be with you throughout the journey with in-person group training sessions, puppy raiser outings, and constant support. And when the puppy is old enough to be matched with their human — well, that’s when you change someone’s life.

The Coachella Valley-based Guide Dogs of the Desert is an accredited Guide Dog school and has been helping visually impaired students find independence and companionship through service dogs for almost 50 years.

Interested in raising a puppy? Contact Guide Dogs of the Desert at 760-3296257, e-mail puppyraisers@gddca. org, or visit gddca.org for more information and to fill out an application.

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nominated for an unprecedented third term. He would eventually be elected to a record four terms.

On July 15, 1903, the newly formed Ford Motor Company takes its first order, an $850 twocylinder Model A automobile with a backseat. The car, produced at Ford’s plant in Detroit, was delivered a week later.

On July 16, 1863, the draft riots enter their fourth day in New York City in response to the Enrollment Act. Although avoiding military service became much more difficult, wealthier citizens could still pay a $300 fee to stay home.

On July 17, 1955, Disneyland opens on former orange groves in Anaheim, California. Due to counterfeit invitations, thousands showed up and the opening did not go well. Food and drink ran out, and the steamboat nearly capsized from too many passengers.

On July 18, 1940, Franklin Roosevelt, who first took office in 1933 as America’s 32nd president, is

On July 19, 1799, the Rosetta Stone is found in Egypt by a French soldier. The irregularly shaped black basalt slab contained fragments of passages written Greek, Egyptian hieroglyphics and Egyptian demotic. It held the key to solving the riddle of hieroglyphics, a written language that had been “dead” for nearly 2,000 years.

On July 20, 1948, President Harry Truman institutes a military draft with a proclamation calling for nearly 10 million men to register for within the next two months. Truman’s action came during increasing Cold War tensions with the Soviet Union.

On July 21, 365 A.D., a powerful earthquake off the coast of Greece causes a tsunami that devastates the city of Alexandria, Egypt. It was not until 1995 that archaeologists discovered the ruins of the old city off the coast of present-day Alexandria. (c) 2021 Hearst Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Easy come, easy go The James family of Baton Rouge, LA became what some might call filthy rich overnight, beyond imagination, when they received their latest bank account statement, which showed that they had a balance of $50,000,000,000, reports the Association of Mature American Citizens. It was obviously a case of easy-come-easy-go.

Four days later, their bank cancelled the erroneous deposit, and

they lost their fortune. But they couldn’t cancel the lasting memory of having been billionaires for a few days. As Darren James put it: “It was crazy just to see what it looks like because I’ve never seen that many zeros in my life.”

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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WordSearch Answer

CryptoQuip Answer

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Crossword Answer

If a selfishly scheming mathematician is chilly, I suppose he’s cold and calculating.

Stickelers Answer 1) hooves 2) whooping cough 3) true 4) septagon

Inspirational Quote Learning how to be still, to really be still and let life happen - that stillness becomes a radiance.

Sudoku Answer

— Morgan Freeman —

Go Figure Answer

Trivia Answers

1. 7UP

6. Liver

2. Gene Autry

7. Red Sea

3. Silver

8. Blue Moon Detective Agency

4. The kip

9. 74 mph

5. Alaska

10. “Timon of Athens”

Hitori Answer

(c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.

Brain Teaser Answer Push the cork down into the bottle. Then shake the coin out.

Don’t Mess With the VA This is a big no-no. An Ohio man threatened to kill a Department of Veterans Affairs social worker’s daughters. You do not do that, no matter what your beef. You do not go after family.

The Ohio idiot didn’t even do it anonymously, sending a threatening text message, and it wasn’t long before the VA Office of Inspector General was all over it.

Turns out he was known to the social worker because he’d availed himself of homeless-veterans ser-

vices and had been given permanent housing. Several years later, he was evicted due to multiple complaints of physical threats and public intoxication. Upset, he sent the threatening text message.

At this point he’s indicted. No established guilt. Court to be held later. At his arrest he was charged with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and obstructing official business. I hope the federal charges are stronger than that. You do not threaten family.

This next case I don’t understand. Oh, I understand the theft and scamming part. What I don’t understand is why it took so long.

In 2017, a VA employee who worked in the IT department was nabbed and indicted for attempting to sell the personal info of veterans and employees he’d grabbed

off the computers.

He’d even narrowed down the victims to those making over $50,000 per year, saying that would be valuable to identity thieves. He selected veterans who’d received compensation or a pension, those who went to a VA medical center and those who’d had a VA financial assessment. He even made fake credit cards and had the equipment to do that. He was picked up in a bathroom when he went to the VA to steal a server.

In 2019, he pleaded guilty to one charge in exchange for having the others dropped. Fast-forward to now: He’s just been sentenced to 46 months, plus two years of supervised release. What took so long? (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.

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SERVICE DIRECTORY GARAGE SALE

IN HOME CARE

PETS & SUPPLIES

HUGE SALE! 4 person garage sale years of collecting! Don’t Miss Out! Sat July 17th 7am. 4601 Avenida La Flora Desierta, JT.

F/T Sitter available for elderly and dementia patients in Pioneertown and YV area.

Nights preferred. Can live in 3-5 days/wk. Call Ms. Rosenbek 909-844-8791.

FREE! 25 goldfish 6 to 8 inches long.

Copper Mt. area.

Call 714-914-9449

ESTATE SALE Household & Kitchen Machine Tools, Bee Keeping, Reloading, Lapidary, Dune Buggy, VW Parts, TractorJuly 31st & Aug 1st 7a-1p 229 N Soledad Yucca Valley 92284

YARD SALE BIG CHURCH YARD SALE! Early Bird Fri. & Sat. 8a-5p.

Last Day 07/17 MAKE YOUR FINALOFFERS! 56234 Onaga Trl, Yucca Valley (between Acoma & Church St.) Big Thanks to All! ADVERTISE IN CLASS

760-365-3315 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS I BUY VINTAGE MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS! Guitars, ukes, violins, banjos, drums, horns, electric pianos, synths, amps, mics, ETC. Have cash.

Will travel. 760-885-1066.

ANTIQUES

$$$ ANTIQUES, ART, MILITARY ITEMS, Watches, Musical Instruments, Old Photos, Jewelry, LOCAL. I'LLTRAVEL 2 U! 760-819-3819 or 619-665-8073 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Guide Dogs of the Desert needs Volunteer Puppy Raisers!

Puppy Raisers are an integral part of the process that helps people with a visual impairment find independence through the use of a Guide Dog! While fostering a puppy for 18 months, you would help the puppy learn basic manners and how to interact in various social situations. If you're interested, please contact us at: 760-329-6257 or email puppyraisers@gddca.org HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

SERVICES CONSTRUCTION & ELECTRICAL - Remodels, Repairs, Electrical, Plumbing, Painting, Stucco, Carpentry, Concrete, Flood Damage.

Lic#856762. 760-774-8609 JLC Construction AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING - Evap. Cooler Service, Repairs, Installation metal duct fabrication. Call Mike today @ Advanced Mechanical 760-228-2934 PAINTING- Excellent Prep!

Interior & Exterior. Bonded & Insured. Call Brian @ Quality Painting 760-365-2538 HANDYMAN- Roof Repair, Swap coolers, Painting, Yard & Rental Clean-Ups, Hauling, Refurbishing. Call TOM WHITE. 760-780-2540 DRY WALL- Neat, Clean, Quick! Drywall, Ceilings, Popcorn Textures, Stucco, Paint, Plumb, Elec. Wizard of Walls 760-220-7499 MOBILEHOMES-$45 Re-Level Special!! Deluxe Construction “We Do It All!” Senior Disc. 760-450-2649 insured PAINTING - Interior and Exterior Custom Painting.

Residential and Commercial.

Wright Painting Company Inc. CALL Jon 760-267-1849

HELP WANTED NOW HIRING! Taxi driver wanted. Clean DMV record, no felonies, no drug(or MJ) use. PT/ FT$13.00+tip. 760.362.9555

Morongo Basin Transit Authority Now Hiring Qualified Vehicle Operators * Competitive hourly earnings and benefit options including retirement. * Paid training, vacation * Operate SAFE, maintained vehicles. * Must successfully complete a DOT physical and pre-employment Drug Screen.

Interested applicants must be customer service oriented, dependable with a clean driving record (H-6 printout).

APPLICATIONS CAN BE OBTAINED AT: 62405 Verbena Rd. Joshua Tree, CA 8:00AM to 5:00PM, or printed from careers page on www.mbtabus.com

M-F the

Guide Dogs of the Desert is hiring for the following positions: Kennel Technicians, Kennel Supervisor, and Veterinary Assistant. Dog exper- ience a must! Please email info@gddca.org for an Employment Application.

Landscaper needed. Full and Part time. will train. Tools and Transportation to job site provided. Paid Cash Daily.

Independent Contractors Accepted. Call Jim 760-6601234 Hotel Housekeepers Needed at Travelodge 54850 29 Palms Hwy, YV. Apply in Person 3pm-9pm

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Playtime: It’s Not Just for Kids, Say Experts While most of us associate playtime with childhood, adults are increasingly acknowledging the importance of play and leisure time for themselves.

A new survey commissioned by The Genius of Play and conducted by OnePoll finds that 89% of adults have learned to appreciate the importance of play and leisure time over the past year. What’s more, 84% say taking time to play helps them be more productive at work.

“You’re never too young or too old to play,” says Anna Yudina, senior director of marketing initiatives at The Toy Association, which spearheads The Genius of Play. “In fact, research links play with a number of wellness benefits in adults, such as reducing stress, boosting life satisfaction, and empowering people to be creative, flexible thinkers.”

To incorporate play into your life, consider these tips from The Genius of Play: • Take on a Hobby: Seventy percent of adults picked up a new hobby or leisure activity over the past year -- and with good reason.

Hobbies can be a source of positive emotions, get you outdoors, encourage physical activity and social interactions, and spark creativity. From roller skating to dancing to crafting to playing an instrument, consider taking on a new, playful hobby or revisiting one you enjoyed during childhood.

• Plan a Game Night: While play often occurs spur-of-themoment, life is hectic and schedules are jam-packed. Consider scheduling time for fun to ensure it happens. For example, make one evening each week a totally screen-free, stress-free experi-

ence. Order pizza (or your household’s cuisine of choice) and break out games and puzzles. You might even consider planning themed trivia nights delving into your favorite subjects.

• Hop in the Car: Whether you choose a destination that allows you to simply relax, or you take on a more active adventure, a trip can broaden your horizons and rejuvenate you when you’re feeling down or just trapped in the daily routine. Consider taking a just-for-fun trip on your own, with a friend or partner, or pack up the car and bring the kids.

• Bring out Your Inner Child: Parents, grandparents and other adults with a kid in their life can spend more time playing with the little ones. Not only is play the perfect way to bond, research highlights a number of associated health benefits. Those who play with children burn 20% more calories per week, and researchers link playfulness to creativity, spontaneity and positive attitudes. Intergenerational play can help adults maintain cognitive skills as they age and even extend their life. A study published in the journal “Evolution and Human Behavior” found that grandparents who help out with grandchildren live longer.

If you’re looking for some inspiration, visit thegeniusofplay.org for tons of fun, free games and downloadable activities.

“While our primary mission is educating parents and caregivers about play’s vital role in child development, adults need time to play too,” says Yudina. “We hope to motivate people of all ages to play more -- whether it’s by embracing personal hobbies or by spending more time playing with their kids.”

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