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‘Rocky Horror Show’ cult lives again

By Alison Elsner

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his engaging musical channels the classic, “Rocky Horror Picture Show,” an entertainment film staple experienced by many of us in our teens as a midnight movie. This humorous romp is a titillating tribute to the parody science fiction and horror B movies of the 1930s through to the early 1960s.

On a wild and rain-swept lateNovember evening on an empty stretch of road in Ohio, prudish and boringly-innocent young couple Brad Majors and Janet Weiss find themselves stranded. The couple inadvertently encounters transvestite scientist, Dr. FrankN-Furter, just in time to partake in the unveiling of his most daring creation: Rocky Horror, a physical-

ly perfect muscle man complete with “blond hair and a tan.” Brad, Janet and the audience find themselves in for a night – and maybe a lifetime — of self-discovery.

The original music, lyrics and book are by Richard O’Brien. The film is a cult favorite and is still shown in limited release 46 years after its premiere. It is the longest-running theatrical release in film history. In many cities live amateur shadowcasts dress in character and act out the film as it is being shown.

1. U.S. STATES: What is the state capital of Kansas?

2. ANATOMY: Where is the pinna located in the human body?

3. GEOGRAPHY: What is the English name for the country called Sverige by its people?

“Rocky Horror Picture Show” hits the stage on August 26-September 12.

Thursday 7p.m., Friday and Saturday 8 p.m. and Sunday 2 p.m. Desert Rose Playhouse, 611 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs. Tickets: $25-140. 760202-3000, desertroseplayhouse.org.

4. PSYCHOLOGY: What fear is represented in the condition called heliophobia?

5. MOVIES: Which two films had the most Academy Award nominations without winning any of them?

California Desert Chorale to hold auditions The California Desert Chorale will be back to live performances for 2021-2022, its 29th annual season. The Chorale will be holding auditions for serious, dedicated singers who feel motivated to be a member of this well established and growing ensemble. Auditions will be held Monday, August 30 at 7:00p.m at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 42-695 Washington St. in Palm Desert. Auditions will be administered and conducted by the Chorale’s Artistic Director

• David Babcock broke a Guinness World Record for his time in the Kansas City marathon, at 5 hours, 48 minutes and 27 seconds. But not for running -- he managed to complete the race while knitting a scarf that measured just over 12 feet long.

As he said later, “Knitting the whole way really did help distract me from the hard parts of the marathon.”

In This Issue

We’ve Gotten Careless.........................2 BNP Paribas Expands Men’s Event.......3 Looking to Retire Early?.........................4 Zucchini Meatload Muffins Recipe........8

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Appointments can be made by emailing auditions@californiadesertchorale.org. Please note, all auditioning singers must show proof of completed COVID-19 vaccination.

California Desert Chorale is comprised of both professional and amateur singers who bring a wide diversity of choral and solo knowledge and experience to the ensemble. The level of commitment expected is significant and

should be carefully considered before auditioning.

All auditioning singers should be prepared to honor the membership requirements, which include: Monday night rehearsals from September 2021 - April 2022 with occasional Saturday morning rehearsals.

Detailed audition and preparation requirements are available on the Chorale’s website: californiadesertchorale.org/chorale-auditions.

• The opposite of paranoia is pronoia. A person suffering from pronoia feels that people or entities around them are plotting to do them good!

• Not that we ever gave any real thought to the matter, but “snowbones” are the lines of snow or ice left at the sides of roads after the rest of the snow has melted.

• American flags left on the moon will eventually get bleached white by the sun.

• Mozart sold the most CDs in 2016, beating out Adele, Drake and Beyonce, even though those artists all had Grammy-winning hits that year.

• Only two animals have the ability to see behind themselves without turning around: the rabbit and the parrot. Their eyes are on the sides of their head, allowing them to swivel 360 degrees.

• In the 16th century, Parliament passed a law declaring the use of makeup “to deceive an Englishman into marriage” punishable as witchcraft. (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.

6. TELEVISION: How many sons did Ben Cartwright have in “Bonanza”?

7. FOOD & DRINK: What is the most popular topping on a pizza?

8. ANIMAL KINGDOM: How many quills does the average porcupine have?

9. HISTORY: Which principal countries made up the Axis powers in World War II? 10. LITERATURE: What is the name of the wizard bank in the “Harry Potter” series? © 2021 King Features Synd., Inc. ANSWER TO TRIVIA ON PAGE 6

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If you read the news, you know there are serious questions about how well the vaccines we’re been taking actually protect against COVID. Especially worrisome is the protection they offer against the Delta variant that’s sweeping the world.

Those in authority seem to be flipping a coin each day, depending on who you listen to. Some days we can throw caution to the wind and go about our business, and other days we need to continue to beware.

There’s talk of going back to the indoor mask mandates, and that’s likely one step away from again limiting the number of people allowed in stores at one time, or so I imagine. If those things happen, it won’t be like it was in March 2020. Back then we were all

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scared to death. We’d spread out in the grocery aisles, staying far away from other people. We wore that mask at all times when out and about, and we respected all those 6-foot markers on the floor.

We certainly didn’t sit down at a restaurant table for four and take off our masks, or head to the gym.

Now, having lived through that whole horrible year, people are tired of it all, and we’re eager for a normal life. We think that because so many people have had the vaccination, that surely we’ll be safe. I fear that this time, however, if the mask mandates come again, it will be even more dangerous than it was last year, because we’ve gotten too casual, careless and passive about our safety.

My short to-do list involves buying new masks and more hand sanitizer, renewing my grocery curbside pickup account ... and saying no to an invitation to join a dance group.

How about you? Are you ready for what’s likely coming?

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3 niture legs to reduce scratches on your floors. You might not know that these same pads can reduce scuff marks that appliances make on countertops. It also makes it easier to scoot around a heavy mixer or other appliances.

• Rubbing alcohol can be used to remove ballpoint-pen ink from most upholstery.

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• “Polish wall tiles in the bathroom using car wax. They will repel water really well. Just be sure that you cover the floor before you apply any wax. You do not want to polish your tub, as that is a safety hazard for sure!” — M.W. in Missouri • If you have wood floors, you might already know about felt furniture pads -- the little selfstick felt circles you put on fur-

• Here’s a workout tip: Rotate among a few pairs of running shoes to get the best life out of them. Rotating gives them a chance to dry out between wearings, and runners who practice this routine have a 39% lower chance of injury, according to a Luxembourg research firm.

• “If you’re looking to save money, don’t ignore the dollar store. You can find a lot of personal-care and home-care items there for, well, a dollar. I save quite a bit of money this way.” — R.L. in Texas (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.

2021 BNP Paribas open expands men’s events to two weeks

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The BNP Paribas Open, a combined mandatory ATP Masters 1000 and WTA 1000 event, has expanded its men’s event from one week to two, it was announced today by Tournament Director Tommy Haas. The tournament will be held October 4 – 17.

While the first-ever fall edition of the BNP Paribas Open was already slated to feature a women’s event with 96-player singles draw and 32-team doubles draw, the men’s event will now have the same size fields as well.

With health and safety as the tournament’s top priority, the BNP Paribas Open will require all fans, staff, sponsors, media, and vendors to show valid proof of full vaccination in order to enter the Indian Wells Tennis Garden

for the tournament. In addition, depending on the COVID-19 conditions at the time of the tournament, additional testing as well as mask mandates in certain seating areas may be required by the Riverside County health department and the state of California. The guidelines for the players are governed by the protocols established by their respective governing bodies, the WTA and ATP Tours.

Tickets are on sale and fans can visit bnpparibasopen.com/tickets to learn more. Additional information related to health and safety protocols will be shared on bnpparibasopen.com and fans are encouraged to sign-up for email updates to stay up to date with information pertaining to the tournament this fall.

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ACROSS 1. Nature expedition 7. Take the energy from 10. Bungled 12. Young salmon 13. Botanical gardens 14. Source of chocolate 15. Country singer LeAnn 16. Yokel 17. Unit of energy 18. Plant of the lily family 19. Tusked wild pig 21. Form of “to be” 22. Formerly 27. Letter of the Greek alphabet

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28. Former First Lady 33. News organization 34. Shining brightly and intermittently 36. Brew 37. Teams’ best pitchers 38. Edible fruit 39. Pitching stat 40. __ or bust 41. Baby product manufacturer 44. Monetary unit of Finland 45. Small spherical structures in cells 48. Pouches 49. Reached 50. Investment account

51. Oft-repeated slogan

DOWN 1. Nuclear undersea weapon 2. Helps the skin 3. Evergreen coniferous trees 4. Relieve of employment 5. A way to drench 6. Journalist Tarbell 7. __ and Venzetti 8. Alcoholic liquor 9. An athlete who plays for pay 10. Where to get drinks 11. Japanese art form 12. Baseball great

Satchel 14. Winged angelic beings 17. One point south of due east 18. Group of islands in Polynesia 20. A place to play: __ center 23. Masses of gray matter in the brain 24. Belgian city (alt. sp.)

25. Millilitre 26. Beloved Will Ferrell film 29. Railway above ground 30. Satisfaction 31. Aggregate of molecules 32. Type of barometer 35. Type of college teacher (abbr.)

36. Long periods of time 38. Native people of Nebraska and S. Dakota 40. Deliver 41. Thin, narrow piece of wood 42. Modern Israel founder 43. Small NY college 44. Pounds per square inch 45. Veterans battleground 46. Hollywood talent agency (abbr.)

47. Popular kids’ channel

SUDOKU

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Brain Teaser What runs all around a backyard, yet never moves?

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Looking to retire early?

Ask yourself these 4 questions first

The pandemic has changed our lives in numerous ways. As a result of all the upheaval, many people are reassessing their priorities and thinking about early retirement.

According to Pew Research, 28 million baby boomers retired in 2020 and a recent study found 39% plan to retire by 65, while 18% said they plan to retire by age 59. Before taking that step, here are four questions to ask yourself.

1. Can I afford to stop working? Look at your retirement savings, your life expectancy, your projected income and annual expenditures in retirement. You’ll want to consider unforeseen circumstances down the line that could be costly, such as the need to reside in a nursing home. Use the free retirement calculator and resources available at fidelity.com to help you make a realistic determination as to whether you can afford to retire now, or whether you need to keep earning your fulltime salary for a few more years.

2. Do I need life insurance after retirement? There is no one-size-fits-all answer here.

However, those carrying debt into retirement, such as mortgages and personal loans, should consider a life insurance plan. Today, many baby boomers are financially supporting children and grandchildren and have significant debt.

According to the National Council on Aging, the median consumer debt for households headed by someone aged 65 or older is 4.5 times higher now than in 1989.

Paying off a mortgage is one of the most common reasons to purchase a life insurance policy. Doing so can help ensure your family is able to enjoy the home they love without the burden of outstanding payments.

“You would do anything to ensure your family has a bright future and having insurance is a simple and affordable way to protect them,” says Louis Colaizzo,

senior vice president of Erie Family Life. “Life insurance can help loved ones maintain the standard of living they are accustomed to.”

So, how much would you need to leave behind? Calculate your needs with the life insurance calculator available at erieinsurance. com/life-insurance or contact an independent Erie Insurance agent to discuss options.

3. How will I get health insurance? The current Medicare eligibility age for most people is 65, so if you plan retire before then, you’ll need to find another way to get health insurance. Even after you’re covered by Medicare, health care expenses can add up, especially if you’re on a fixed retirement income. Some insurance companies, including Erie Insurance, offer Medicare supplemental insurance to help pay the portion of expenses not covered by Medicare.

4. How will I spend my time?

Retirement can come with ample newfound free time you may not be accustomed to. While that can sound amazing to those working full-time, the transition can be jarring. Whether it’s volunteering, taking up new creative hobbies or traveling, planning now for how you will spend your time is a good idea to stave off boredom.

As you consider when to stop working, first ask yourself these four questions so you can take the appropriate steps to help ensure your retirement reality matches your retirement dreams.

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vesend and New Utrecht, with 24,000 men. They captured New York City on Sept. 15. It would remain in British hands until the end of the war.

On Aug. 19, 1953, the Iranian military, with U.S assistance, overthrows the government of Premier Mohammed Mosaddeq and reinstates the Shah of Iran. As thanks, the Shah signed over 40% of Iran’s oil fields to U.S. companies. The Shah was toppled from power in 1979..

On Aug. 20, 1804, Sgt. Charles Floyd, quartermaster of the Lewis and Clark expedition, dies near present-day Sioux City, Iowa, becoming the first U.S. soldier to die west of the Mississippi. Floyd likely died from acute appendicitis.

On Aug. 23, 1902, pioneering cookbook author Fannie Farmer, who changed the way Americans prepare food, opens Miss Farmer’s School of Cookery in Boston.

Farmer later educated medical professionals about the importance of proper nutrition for the sick.

On Aug. 24, 1875, Capt. Matthew Webb of Great Britain becomes the first person to successfully swim the English Channel without assistance. Webb reached shore in 21 hours and 45 mins. In 1883, Webb attempted to swim the Niagara River and drowned in 10 mins.

On Aug. 21, 2004, American swimmer Michael Phelps wins his eighth medal of the Athens Olympics, six gold and two bronze, tying him with Soviet gymnast Aleksandr Dityatin for the most individual medals won at a single Olympic Games.

On Aug. 25, 1950, in anticipation of a strike by railroad workers, President Harry Truman issues an executive order putting America’s railroads under the control of the U.S. Army, saying it was necessary for the protection of American citizens as well as “essential to the national defense and security of the Nation.”

He used the same justification for seizing control of steel plants.

On Aug. 22, 1776, the British arrive at Long Island, between Gra-

(c) 2021 Hearst Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved 1. Preheat oven to 375 F. Spray a six-well muffin pan with olive oilflavored cooking spray.

Zucchini Meatloaf Muffins Even if the men in your family aren’t wild about zucchini, they’ll go wild over these cute muffin meatloaves.

• 16 ounces extra-lean ground turkey or beef • 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon dried fine breadcrumbs • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion • 3/4 cup shredded unpeeled zucchini • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning • One 8-ounce can tomato sauce • Sugar substitute suitable for baking to equal 1 tbsp. sugar • 1/3 cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese

2. In a large bowl, combine meat, breadcrumbs, onion, zucchini, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning and 1/2 cup tomato sauce. Mix well to combine. Evenly divide meat mixture between prepared muffin cups and make indentation in the center of each.

3. In a small bowl, combine remaining 1/2 cup tomato sauce, sugar substitute and remaining 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Stir in mozzarella cheese. Evenly spoon about 1 tablespoon sauce mixture over top of each “muffin.”

4. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Place muffin pan on wire rack and let set for 5 minutes. Remove “muffins” from pan and serve at once.

Freezes well. Serves 6.

Each serving equals: 188 calories, 8g fat, 17g protein, 12g carb., 457mg sodium, 1g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Meat, 1 Vegetable, 1/2 Starch. (c) 2021 King Features Syndicate, Inc.

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Crossword Answer

A local tavern has this motto in its advertisements: “Thirst come, thirst served.”

Stickelers Answer There are 75 blocks in the figure.

Inspirational Quote Your success and happiness lies in you. Resolve to keep happy, and your joy and you shall form an invincible host against difficulties.

Sudoku Answer

— Helen Keller—

Go Figure Answer

Trivia Answers

1. Topeka 2. It’s the outer ear 3. Sweden 4. Fear of the sun 5. “The Turning Point” and “The Color Purple,” both with 11 nominations

6. Three: Adam, Hoss and Little Joe 7. Pepperoni 8. 30,000 9. Japan, Germany and Italy

Hitori Answer

10. Gringotts (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.

Brain Teaser Answer A fence

Exposure Presumptives for Particulate Matter The Department of Veterans Affairs has created a list of three presumptive conditions related to particulate matter exposure.

Specifically, it will now cover asthma, rhinitis and sinusitis, but only if you served in a covered area and had one of those conditions within 10 years of leaving the military.

Locations and dates of service are specific: Afghanistan, Djibouti, Syria and Uzbekistan dur-

ing the Persian Gulf War, from Sept. 19, 2001 to the present; or the Southwest Asia theater of operations, from Aug. 2, 1990 to the present. It covers Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the neutral zone between Iraq and Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, the Gulf of Aden, the Gulf of Oman, the Persian Gulf, the Arabian Sea, Red Sea and the airspace above these locations.

With particulate matter exposure, they’re talking about the open burn pits, in which there might have been petroleum, munitions, plastics, metal, chemicals, medical and human waste and more. In some cases, however, the exposure was sand, sand and more sand, or smoke from oil-well fires, aircraft exhaust, dust, fuel ... the list goes on. Your exposure, of course, depends on the amount of time you spent

there, wind direction and the types of waste.

Check the Burn Pits page (www. publichealth.va.gov/exposures/ burnpits) and the Exposures page: (www.publichealth.va.gov/ exposures).

It’s said that if you already have a claim in for one of those illnesses, you don’t have to do a thing.

You’ll hear back about a decision.

I vote for not waiting. Don’t take a chance that somebody will misplace your claim, especially if you have a claim for other conditions as well. Make a call. Or use VA Form 21-526EZ for first claims.

If you ever signed up on the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry (AHOBPR), check to see that you’re still on the list. Print out a copy and use that to submit with your claim. (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.

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America’s Heroes get the checkered flag at Big Bear Speedway Big Bear Speedway’s Badge Days honors all active firefighters, law enforcement, and U.S. military with two-for-one kart races Monday through Thursday. The Badge Days program, now in its 12th year, provides a $15 value per single-kart race or a $20 value for a double-kart race. Show official badge or military ID, and get a free race for every race purchased (limit one free race per badge/ID). Offer is good Monday through Thursday, now through September 2, 2021.

Big Bear Speedway’s open-air racetrack, located on the main lot at Big Bear Snow Play, is a Grand Prix style course that is a fifth-of-amile long with hairpin turns and s-curves. Big Bear Speedway’s fleet of SODI RT8 Karts, which look like

miniature Formula 1 racecars, have innovative technology designed to handle the twists and turns with pinpoint precision. These karts are built for speed, which can reach speeds of up to 30 mph! Big Bear Speedway fleet of karts consists of both single and double karts. The double karts have two steering wheels and two brake pedals for training or parent riding with a child. Up to 11 cars are allowed on the track at one time. Drivers however, are not racing against each other; they’re competing against the clock! Participants get more than two miles of racing per heat with an average of 10 to 14 laps per heat.

For more info call 909-585-0075 or visit BigBearSpeedway.com.

$300,000 in grants available to Coachella Valley nonprofits The H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation will award $300,000 in grants to twelve Coachella Valley area nonprofit organizations. Applications are due Monday, September 20, 2021 for the 2022 Coachella Valley Spotlight awards. Nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations and tax-exempt schools that serve people in the Coachella Valley are eligible to apply. Organizations that received the award between 2009-2020 are also eligible to reapply. Since the program began, nearly $4 million in grants have been awarded to about 150 local nonprofit organizations.

Recipients are selected by the News Channel 3 Community Advisory Board, which includes representatives from the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation and members of the community.

Twelve organizations are chosen from applications received by the deadline. Throughout 2022, each recipient is recognized in stories

and interviews on News Channel 3’s Eye on the Desert, as well as in public service announcements, social media and on the station’s website, www.kesq.com.

“We look forward to this unique grant-making process every year.

We usually receive about 100 applications, so selecting only twelve recipients is difficult, but when we see the grant funds in action, it is very rewarding,” said Catharine Reed, Vice President of Charitable Programs for the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation. “There is so much good work happening in our area.”

Coachella Valley Spotlight applications are available at www. kesq.com; click on the Coachella Valley Spotlight logo on the home page. An online application and a video submission must be received

by Noon on Monday, September 20, 2021. Recipients will be notified by December. For more information call 760-773-0342.

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