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Thursday, January 13, 2022 Volume 68 | Number 19

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THE DESERT MOBILE HOME NEWS CELEBRATING THE DESERT COMMUNITIES FOR 65 YEARS

PGA Pros Tee Up for The American Express

In This Issue

Is Telehealth All It’s Cracked Up To Be..2 “The Mountaintop” at Dezart.................4 Carrot Salad Recipe.............................5 The Classifieds.....................................7

1. LITERATURE: What was the title of Stephen King’s first published novel? 2. ADVERTISING SLOGANS: Which restaurant chain has the advertising slogan, “Have it your way”? 3. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Who was the first president whose likeness appeared on a U.S. coin? 4. TELEVISION: What is the family’s last name in the “Family Ties” sitcom?

rganizers of this annual golf tournament have elevated the experience to a premier spectator venue and world-class concert venue by including PGA Tour golf, cocktail lounges and live concerts. Starting off in 1960 as the Bob Hope Classic, the PGA Tour returns to the Coachella Valley for a 72hole event featuring a field of the world’s best professional golfers, with host Phil Mickelson and a purse of $6.7 million. Since its inception, the tournament has generated more than $60 million for local charities.

The tournament’s roster of 156 professional golfers, which include Matthew Wolfe, Caeron Champ, Jason Day, Justin Rose, Abraham Ancer, Will Zalatoris, Rickie Fowler, Jhonattan Vegas, Adam Long will play a round each at PGA West’s Stadium Course and Nicklaus Tournament Course over the first two rounds before playing the Stadium Course exclusively on the weekend after the 36-hole cut. Food, beverage and hospitality offerings open to the public and Champions Club ticket holders alike will include Casamigos

Club 18, Bushmill’s Whiskey Lounge and Michelob Ultra Beers Fore Birdies. And, all weekend ticket holders will get to rock out to the post-golf evening concerts by Maroon 5 on Friday and Brad Paisley on Saturday. Come see for yourself if Si-Woo Kim will take the top prize again this year.

quit smoking, but the largest increase in new smokers actually occurs in the summer.

• Humans are comprised of about 30 of the 118 elements on the periodic table. Their iPhones, however, are made up of about 75 elements.

• There’s a national pillow-fighting tournament in Japan. • Pinball was banned in most major cities from the early 1940s to the mid-1970s because it was considered a game of chance and, therefore, gambling. • Tobacco companies spend the most money on advertising in January, when many people make a New Year’s resolution to

• A 43,000-square-foot room beneath the Lincoln Memorial that was forgotten about until 1974 is filled with concrete columns and has its own plant life and ecosystem, as well as graffiti from the original workers. • Oysters can change genders back and forth.

The American Express is held January 19-23. General admission tickets are $35-$125, champions club $200$350. Concert tickets ate included with all admissions. For tickets, visit theamexgol.com. PGA West, 55955

• Every day, around 18 acres of pizza are eaten in America. • At the U.S. Open and other U.S.based tennis tournaments, the men play with the slower, heavyduty felt balls while the women play with the faster, regular-duty felt version. (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.

5. LANGUAGE: What does the Latin phrase “lupus in fabula” mean? 6. GEOGRAPHY: What did the city of Mumbai, India, used to be called? 7. MOVIES: Which movie features a character called Rooster Cogburn? 8. LITERATURE: Which 20th-century novel features a type of language called “newspeak”? 9. SCIENCE: What temperature is the same on the Celsius and Fahrenheit scales? 10. FOOD & DRINK: Where was Coca-Cola first sold? © 2022 King Features Synd., Inc. ANSWER TO TRIVIA ON PAGE 6

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WORD SEARCH Is Telehealth All It’s Cracked Up to Be

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Medicare started paying for telehealth medical visits last year and will continue through the end of 2023. With telehealth, we sit in our homes and talk to our doctor on a screen, and Medicare pays for it. In the beginning, the number of telehealth visits skyrocketed -- and then fell dramatically. Is that because we learned the hard way just what the limitations of telehealth really are? There are people on both sides of the “should seniors use telehealth” debate. They both say they offer solid evidence for their opinion. Those who claim it’s a great thing for us to consult with our doctors via a little screen say it’s helpful because it keeps us out of the doctor’s office. We don’t have to go in among all the germs, and

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we don’t need to worry about transportation. On the other hand, those who are against telehealth appointments for seniors argue that many of us can’t even afford the very devices we would need for telehealth. Even if we have a cellphone, the screen is so small as to be worthless, especially if we have a vision or hearing problem. Then there are the plan fees needed for that device. And what of privacy when we need someone at hand to help navigate the software for us? Do we really want our grandchildren sitting there when we discuss a personal issue with our doctor? Even if we have a computer, one with a large monitor, how is that going to work when we need the doctor to look at a rash on our back? Or if we really ought to have a stethoscope pressed to our chest because of that ragged cough we’ve had for days? Note: If you have original Medicare, you’ll pay the same amount for the telehealth appointment as you would if you got the services in person. (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Dezart Performs’ ‘The Mountaintop’ The 2010 Winner of the Olivier Award for Best Play, “The Mountaintop,” is Dezart Perform’s new year presentation January 14-23 at the Pearl McManus Theater in Palm Springs. Written by Katori Hall, this is a re-imagined depiction of Martin Luther King’s last night on earth set entirely in Room 306 of the Lorraine Motel on the eve of his assassination in 196. After delivering his famous “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” speech, King goes to his room to relax, but his world

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“The Mountaintop” takes the stage January 14-23, 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Dezart Performs, Pearl McManus Theater, 314 S. Cahuilla Road, Palm Springs. Tickets dezartperforms.org.

House for sale Developer Nile Niami had high hopes for the 105,000 square foot mega mansion he built in the ritzy Bel Air neighborhood of Los Angeles, according to the Association of Mature American Citizens. He was hoping to find a buyer willing to pay half a billion dollars for it. The price has been reduced to $295 million and that still makes it the most expensive

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is “spun on its axis” when he meets Carnae, a young, feisty and foul-mouthed maid, who delivers his room service. The LA Times called the play “Funny and emotionally charged…a powerful, poetic take on (King’s) legacy.”

residential property in the U.S. But Niami needs a buyer soon or the property will end up on the auction block. He needs $180 million to cover the debt he amassed building the place. The Association of Mature American Citizens [www.amac.us] provides the Filler Files as a service on issues of concern to Americans over 50.

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Brain Teaser No matter how little or how much you use me, you change me every month. What am I?

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Cities set to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The Coachella Valley community is invited to join the City of Palm Springs Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration Committee and the City of Coachella at a special outdoor remembrance ceremony celebrating the important accomplishments of the slain civil rights leader on Sunday, January 16. The 2 p.m. commemoration will be held outside at the Coachella Library, located at 1500 6th

Street. This year’s theme is “Bridging the Communities of the Coachella Valley.” The program features a benediction from Deacon Martin Sullivan from Our Lady of Soledad Catholic Church in Coachella followed by a keynote speech from local attorney Anyse Smith. In addition, entertainment will be provided by singer Keisha D, Sol de mi Tierra Ballet Folklorico, and Norman and Sharon McKee will perform African Drums.

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Carrot Salad

• Freshen stuffed animals by securing a few in a pillowcase and adding a fabric softener sheet. Put in the dryer on low heat for 20 minutes, then remove and brush out the fur, if necessary, while still warm. • If you’ve been decluttering as a part of your New Year’s resolutions, and you came across old pairs of eyeglasses, know that you can donate them to any Lion’s Club in your area. They redistribute the glasses to those who cannot afford them. You don’t have to know the prescription, and they take reading glasses, too!

• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice • 1 tablespoon honey • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper • 2 packages (8 ounces each) shredded carrots 1. In large bowl, with wire whisk or fork, mix lime juice, honey, cilantro, salt and crushed red pepper until blended.

2. Toss carrots with lime dressing to coat. Each serving About 65 calories, 0g total fat, 0g cholesterol, 175mg sodium, 17g total carbohydrate, 1g protein. (c) 2022 Hearst Communications, Inc. All rights reserved

• “For pastry cooking, try grating frozen butter into the flour. It cuts in better and will stay cool longer. This helps when I’m making shortbread, as the flour and butter need to be combined. I don’t end up having to put it in the fridge to cool it back down.” -- C.S. in South Carolina ANSWER ON PAGE 6

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Crossword Answer

There must be a valid reson I am waiting round furtitivly, but I really don’t know what I’m lurkin for.

Stickelers Answer The answer is B. The solid black line moves clockwise 90 degrees each time, while th dotted line moves 45 degrees countrclockwise.

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Sudoku Answer

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1. “Carrie”

7. “True Grit”

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Mail Delays Prompt VA to Extend Deadlines The Department of Veterans Affairs ran into a big snag with a printing vendor and a lot of notification letters to veterans were delayed. But fear not -- the VA is extending your response time. The Government Printing Office, which provides printing services via contracted vendors, couldn’t get out the notification letters dated from July 13, 2021 and Dec. 31, 2021. Some of those letters, which required a response

from veterans, could have dealt with required exams for compensation and pension, or for making an election about services or benefits, or more. Typically, there are problems if you don’t respond in time. However, at this point, because of the delayed mailings, the VA isn’t going to terminate, reduce or deny services and benefits unless you’ve been contacted and there’s documentation about your right to respond; or the information it asked you for has been received; or the response period has ended. If you haven’t received an expected communication from the VA, call 800-827-1000 to ask about the status of any letters you should have received. Be certain they have current cellphone, home phone, email and address info for you.

If you’ve filed an appeal, the Board of Veterans’ Appeals also is experiencing significant delays in getting information to you about hearings and decisions. As of last month, the board is figuring up a workaround to get information to you and your representatives. If you’re waiting on a notice about a hearing, they’ll try any number of methods to reach you. If you have to postpone, call them ASAP. If you’re waiting on a decision, ask your rep to access Caseflow to see if your decision information has been included yet. For more information, including ways to get additional assistance, check www.bva.va.gov/ docs/Delayed_notifications_ fact_sheet.pdf (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.

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