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THE DESERT MOBILE HOME NEWS CELEBRATING THE DESERT COMMUNITIES FOR 65 YEARS
A Palm Springs favorite is back... ‘Sordid Lives’ runs September 24-October 3
In This Issue
Budget to Stay Busy this Winter............2 PS Access Center Grand Opening.......3 Desert Art Center’s New Season..........4 Things To Do This Week........................8
1. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the full name of the famous Barbie doll? 2. MOVIE: Which movie features a family home on Cherry Tree Lane? 3. GEOGRAPHY: What is the capital city of Bermuda?
Michael Hadley as Brother Boy and Se Layne as Dr. Eve Bolinger in “Sordid Lives” at Palm Canyon Theatre. Photo byPaul Hayashi.
A Palm Springs favorite is back… and already selling out fast! Palm Canyon Theatre will present Del Shores’ Sordid Lives, September 24-October 3. The cult classic tells the story of unconditional love, acceptance and “coming out” in a Texas family, as they converge for the matriarch’s funeral. The original stage play premiered in Los Angeles in 1996 and ultimately won 14 Drama-Logue Awards. This is the eighth time the show has hit the stage at the Palm Canyon Theatre. This year, many favorite performers reprise their roles. The ensemble cast includes Se Layne as Dr. Eve; Mike Hadley as Brother Boy;
Morgana Corelli as Juanita; Tiffani LoBue as LaVonda; Francesca Amari as Bitsy Mae; Richard Marlow as G.W.; Judith Chapman as Latrelle; Michele Davis as Sissy; Laurie Holmes as Noleta; David Brooks as Wardell; Cameron Keys as Ty; and Nick Edwards as Odell and Rev. Barnes. The eccentric characters’ lives intertwine in a comical but meaningful way. Storylines include a mother in denial over her gay son; a barfly/singer at the local watering hole; a cheating heart whose wooden legs accidentally aid in the death of his mistress (the family matriarch); and the cheating heart’s wife who tries her hand at
revenge therapy. Sordid Lives runs September 24-October 3. Show times are 7 p.m. on Thursday, 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Sunday. General admission tickets are $36; seniors are $32; students are $15. For tickets, sponsorship opportunities, or other information, call the PCT Box Office at 760323-5123 or order online: PalmCanyonTheatre.org. The Palm Canyon Theatre is located at 538 North Palm Canyon Drive, at the corner of Alejo Road and Palm Canyon Drive. Box Office hours are Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
wrote this novel at the start of his career, strictly for cash. Interestingly, considering the book’s subject matter, he later admitted that he wrote it in a three-day drunken stupor.
sense prevailed, with the typical response being to “change the channel” or seek other confirmation.
• During the entire run of Gilligan’s Island, it was never revealed if “Gilligan” was his first or last name.
• The gelatin in Haribo gummy bears contains nine out of the 10 amino acids that are essential to our bodies.
• Although lesser known today, the temperance novel “Franklin Evans; or, The Inebriate: A Tale of the Times” was one of Walt Whitman’s most commercially successful works. The great American poet
• On Feb. 1, 2005, the Emergency Alert System was accidentally activated in portions of Connecticut, calling for the immediate evacuation of the entire state. Later studies showed that citizens’ common
• After the release of the 1996 film “Scream,” which involved an anonymous killer calling and murdering his victims, Caller ID usage tripled in the United States. • Your ears secrete more ear wax when you are afraid than when you aren’t. • 1912 saw the last Olympic gold medals made entirely out of gold. (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.
4. AWARDS: For what achievement is the Folio Prize awarded? 5. MUSIC: What was the only U.S. Top 40 song that guitarist/singer Jimi Hendrix had? 6. ANATOMY: What connects muscles to bones? 7. TELEVISION: What is the name of the van in the animated series “Scooby-Doo, Where Are You?”? 8. MEASUREMENTS: What does a candela measure? 9. FOOD & DRINK: Which spirit is sometimes described as the “green fairy”? 10. LITERATURE: Owen Meany is a character invented by which author? © 2021 King Features Synd., Inc. ANSWER TO TRIVIA ON PAGE 6
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WORD SEARCH Budget to Stay Busy, Not Bored This Winter
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This winter is not going to be a repeat of last year, at least not at my house. COVID will no doubt keep raging around the world, limiting our options for activities, canceling plans that were made with fingers crossed. But here at home I’m going to be busy, not bored. I’ve decided to spend a little mental health money that in a normal world I would have used for meals out, a few new outfits and maybe a couple of weekends away at a very nice hotel in the next state. To make up for the disappointments, I’ve renewed my Amazon Prime, not only for the free shipping but for the movies and videos I can watch for free. There are hundreds of documentaries, including ones on travel, giving me
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great views of places I can’t currently go. There are thousands of movies and television series I can watch with my Roku device. And then there are the books, sent instantly to my Kindle, with font sizes I can change in a moment. If I’m in the mood for British television and movies, Adobe.tv has a big selection (even Australian!), only costing a few dollars per month. BritBox is nearly as good as Adobe, at almost the same price. I’m looking at an inexpensive exercise bike, possibly a recumbent one. These allow all the movements of riding a bicycle, but there is a seat back to lean against and two handles to hold. (If there is no space for a bike, there are pedal machines that can be used while seated in a chair.) And then there are the arts and crafts to fill the long days. I searched online for crafts for adults and found thousands of kits, including several types I’d never tried before. Some of them, if they turn out well, might end up being holiday gifts I won’t have to shop for! (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Grand opening for new Palm Springs Access Center
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The City of Palm Springs and Martha’s Village and Kitchen, in partnership with the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce, will hold an official grand opening ribbon-cutting and a day of action to raise awareness about much needed wraparound services now available to homeless individuals at the Palm Springs Access Center, the City’s new daytime drop-in facility. The 9:30 a.m. opening event will take place on Thursday, Sept. 30 at the Palm Springs Access Center, 225 S. El Cielo Road. Mayor Christy Holstege, members of the Palm Springs City Council, Linda Barrack, CEO of Martha’s Village and Kitchen, and Nona Watson, CEO of the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce will be on hand for
opening remarks and to participate in a Day of Action preparing hygiene packages for local clients. Residents interested in volunteering should contact Kaylin Murphy at KMurphy@marthasvillage.org. “The City of Palm Springs is thrilled to partner with Martha’s Village and Kitchen to provide much needed professional wraparound services for homeless residents on the west end of the valley,” said Mayor Christy Holstege. “Martha’s is one of the largest and most respected providers of homeless services in Riverside County and we thank them for stepping up to partner with Palm Springs to help us support those in need.” Open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more info, visit palmspringsca.gov. — and this works especially well with kids — have them soak in the bath and use baby shampoo to soften the sticky edges.
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• Have your carpets cleaned. High-traffic areas may require cleaning as often as every three or four months, but bedrooms can go as long as 18 months. Use runners and area rugs to safeguard spots that may be vulnerable, like under a vanity or by your sofas. • Two ways to remove a bandage: Rub a little baby oil or vegetable oil over it. The oil will soak in and make it easier to remove. Or
• A baking soda and water mix is great for tile floors if you want a quick mop up. If a lot of your floors are tile, do yourself a favor and invest in a steam mop. They clean and sanitize, leaving your floors brilliant. • “Tiny tears in your window screen can be secured with clear nail polish. I dab the spot, then use tweezers to line up the tiny wires, then dab again. Just make sure the window is open, or the screen might stick to the windowpane.” — T.T. in Indiana (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Brain Teaser
I have a large money box, 10 inches wide and 5 inches tall. Roughly how many coins can I place until my money box is no longer empty? SEE ANSWER ON PAGE 6
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Desert Art Center introduces new art show, unveils clay studio
The Desert Art Center in Palm Springs will launch the 202122 season on Friday, October 1, with a festive opening night for the public, showcasing a new art show in the two-room main gallery. The reception, running from 5 to 7 p.m., will feature refreshments and live music as patrons browse the gallery to view the latest works by DAC’s juried gallery members. Get your free tickets at Eventbrite: eventbrite. com/e/public-speaking-for-sellingartists-tickets-170504565746 In addition, the evening will feature clay-throwing demonstrations in DAC’s new clay studio, which enables our instruc-
tors to offer new clay-throwing classes. See the website for details at desertartcenter.org. The Desert Art Center is the longest running art center in the Coachella Valley. Our beautiful and bright refurbished gallery, at 550 N. Palm Canyon Drive at Alejo, is located in the historic building that once served as the first school in Palm Springs. The gallery showcases an enormous variety of artwork from 130+ of the valley’s finest artists and instructors. We are a non-profit organization with a mission to provide art education to adults and children in a range of mediums.
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// September 23, 2021 • 1/2 cup water • 3 tablespoons dry sherry • 2 tablespoons soy sauce • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Chinese Steamed Clams Serve this Asian-inspired dish with steamed white rice so all of the flavorful broth can be enjoyed.
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil • 2 green onions, finely chopped • 1 tablespoon minced and peeled fresh ginger • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped • 24 cherrystone or littleneck clams, scrubbed • 24 mussels may be substituted for clams, scrubbed & debearded
1. In 8-quart saucepot, heat oil over high heat. Add green onions, ginger and garlic; cook until green onions are tender, about 1 minute. Add clams, water, sherry and soy sauce; heat to boiling. 2. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 5 to 10 minutes, transferring clams to large platter as they open. Discard any clams that have not opened. Pour broth over clams on platter and sprinkle with cilantro. Makes 4 first-course servings. Each serving: About 131 calories, 4g total fat (1g saturated), 36mg cholesterol, 5g total carbohydrate, 14g protein. (c) 2021 Hearst Communications, Inc. All rights reserved
A hairy tale Diehard fans of Elvis Presley, the iconic rock and roller of the mid-20th Century, would pay well for a lock of his hair, says the Association of Mature American Citizens. One fan forked over $72,500 for a jarful of curls clipped from the head of “Elvis the Pelvis” at an auction recently. Presley’s personal bar-
ber, Homer Gilleland, had collected a “baseball size clump” of his hair over a 20 year period. He gave it as a present to a friend, who in turn put it up for sale. 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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Crossword Answer
Wheneverybody around you is wild aout big band musiv, youmight be living in a swing state.
Stickelers Answer 3) A portion of a country geographically separated from the main part by foreign territory.
Inspirational Quote Put your heart, mind, and soul into even your smallest acts. This is the secret of success.
Sudoku Answer
—Swami Sivananda—
Go Figure Answer
Trivia Answers
1. Barbara Millicent Roberts
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2. “Mary Poppins”
7. The Mystery Machine
3. Hamilton
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Brain Teaser Answer Just one, after which it will no longer be empty.
VA Thieves Never Learn Criminals just can’t seem to help themselves when it comes to stealing from the Department of Veterans Affairs. What they haven’t figured out is that they will eventually get caught. In a despicable scheme, a New Jersey man has admitted to helping steal and then sell $8.2 million in HIV drugs. One of his theft partners worked in a VA hospital pharmacy and was discovered via surveillance footage. The thefts happened over the course of 27
months. How, we would like to know, could someone be allowed to walk out with $8.2 million in drugs in her bag without being stopped by security? In Georgia, a VA employee pleaded guilty to stealing $1.9 million in medical equipment and then reselling it. Using his VA credit card, he bought hundreds of items and sold them to a company in another state for eight years. The U.S. Attorney had a big day in arresting 16 people in a massive kickback-and-bribery scheme that included vendors and employees at two Florida VA hospitals. The $20 million in thefts started in 2009 and wasn’t discovered in audits. Their methods of theft and the charges were numerous and varied: inflating the cost of goods sold or shorting the orders, paying kickbacks, making purchases with
VA credit cards, receiving bribes, healthcare fraud and ordering from companies that didn’t exist. The last of the band of thieves was recently sentenced. In a smaller but equally important scheme, a Washington landlord admitted to scamming $16,000 for HUD-VA housing for a homeless veteran. Not only was he billing the government for the monthly rent, but he was collecting from the veteran as well, a clear violation of the HUDVASH program. For this he will get nailed for three times the amount he stole. The formerly homeless veteran will share in this and get a settlement of $4,000. The one big beef I have is that none of these criminals ever go to jail for very long. (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Teacher Aide - Extra Help (Joshua Tree) $14.99 Hourly Special Districts Joshua Tree Park and Recreation is recruiting for an Extra-Help Teacher Aide who will be responsible for assisting with the planning and implementation of the daily operations of a preschool. Duties include ensuring the safety and well-being of children, assisting with learning experiences, interacting with parents, and assuming the duties of the lead teacher as needed to cover absences. This position will work in County Service Area (CSA) 20 in Joshua Tree. For more details, please review the announcement at www.sbcounty.gov/jobs. Application can be made on-line – apply ASAP. (909) 387-8304 - EEO/ADA
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Things to do this week September 22 The Business Expo and Taste of Palm Springs showcases over 100 businesses and includes samples from over 35 restaurants. The event will also have wine and beer tasting, a cocktail bar, and live music. Indian Canyons Golf Resort, 1097 E. Murray Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. pschamber.org/product/ taste-of-palm-springs-wristband September 22 An Intimate Evening with Lindsay Wagner gives you a rare opportunity to hear stories and get your questions answered by “The Bionic Woman” herself. Prixe-fix meal and meet and great packages are available. Oscar’s Palm Springs, 125 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs. 760-325-1188, oscarspalmsprings.com September 23 Break out your lederhosen, dust off your beer stein, and celebrate Oktoberfest with party band Die Sauerkrauts. This group plays polkas, waltzes, dixieland, pop, swing and country/ western favorites. Cascade Loung at Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs, 401 E. Amado Road, Palm Springs. jazzvillepalmsprings.com September 24-26 Join the 30th Annual Thunder & Lightning Pow Wow in celebrating Native American Heritage
and traditions. Featuring food, music, bird singing & dancing, and loads of fun! Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, 49500 Seminole Drive, Cabazon. morongopowwow.com September 24 Joe Chavira’s Tribute to Trini Lopez. The two-hour tribute show will include videos of Lopez and Chavira working together and hanging out in Trini’s Palm Springs home. Palm Canyon Roadhouse, 535 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. joechaviramusic.com/home September 24-25 Jane Monheit is a vocalist with remarkable virtuosity and innate interpretative skills, she puts her unique touch on beloved jazz standards, classic songs, and contemporary pop. Purple Room, 1900 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 760-322-4422, purpleroompalmsprings.com September 25 Palm Desert High School offeres a free concert open to the public as part of a day full of activities as part of American Jazz Institute & Regional Access Project: Find Your Own Voice. The concert features the Palm Desert High Shool Jazz Ensemble and the American Jazz Institute Ensemble. Palm Desert High School, 74910 Aztec Road, Palm Desert. amjazzin.com dio. (The name had two parts: “motor,” evoking cars, and “ola” derived from “Victrola” record players.)
On Sept. 24, 1968, CBS airs the first episode of the pioneer newsmagazine show “60 Minutes,” which would become the longestrunning prime-time show in American television history. The first episode featured coverage of the Richard Nixon and Hubert Humphrey presidential campaigns. On Sept. 25, 1789, the first Congress of the United States proposes 12 amendments to the U.S. Constitution, and sends them to the states for ratification. Ten were ratified and are known as the Bill of Rights. On Sept. 26, 1928, work begins at Chicago’s new Galvin Manufacturing Corporation. In 1930, Galvin would introduce the Motorola radio, the first mass-produced car ra-
On Sept. 28, 1928, a lab accident led Sir Alexander Fleming, a young bacteriologist, to one of the great discoveries of modern medicine. Having left a plate of staphylococcus bacteria uncovered, Fleming noticed that a mold that had fallen on the culture had killed many of the bacteria. He identified the mold as penicillium notatum, similar to the kind found on bread. On Sept. 29, 1969, the U.S. Army drops murder charges against eight Green Berets accused of killing a Vietnamese national, citing reasons of national security after the CIA refused to release highly classified information. (c) 2021 Hearst Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved
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On Sept. 23, 1992, Manon Rheaume becomes the first woman to play in men’s North American pro sports leagues when she takes the ice for the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning in a preseason game.
On Sept. 27, 1854, two ships collide off the coast of Newfoundland, killing 322 people. The wooden-hull Arctic slammed into the iron-hull steamer Vesta and was severely damaged. In trying to beach the ship, the Artic’s captain ran over several lifeboats, causing more people to drown.
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