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Thursday, May 12, 2022 Volume 68 | Number 36

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‘Into the Woods’

Palm Canyon Theatre presents the award-winning Broadway musical

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alm Canyon Theatre (PCT) will be taking audiences on a musical journey about wishes, family and the choices we make, with its production of Into The Woods, running May 13 – May 22.

Into The Woods brings everyone’s favorite Brothers Grimm classic fairytale characters together, from Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Rapunzel, for this timeless live musical. Book

by James Lapine and Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim.

This epic show follows a Baker (David Brooks) and his wife (Francesca Amari,) who wish to have a child, but cannot because of a curse that had been cast on them by a Witch; Cinderella (Ana Rangel,) who wishes to attend the King’s Festival; and Jack (Anthony Nannini,) who wishes his cow

2. U.S. PRESIDENTS: What was President Richard Nixon’s Secret Service code name?

would give milk. Each seeks out their wish, only to ultimately discover the meaning behind the saying, “be careful what you wish for.” (Some additional cast members include: Se Layne, Ben Reece, Kam Sisco and Eric Stein-Steele.)

Into The Woods runs May 13 – May 22. Show times are 7 p.m. on Thursdays, 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets are $32-$36.

Student tickets are for $15.

For tickets, sponsorship opportunities, or other information, call the PCT Box Office at 760-323-5123 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 currently TuesdaySaturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

rea, Vietnam, Desert Storm and the newest Stealth Fighter F-117 Nighthawk inside the James R. Houston Pavilion. Cafe on site; friendly dogs on leash welcome!

The Air Museum will be hosting its annual Memorial Day Air Fair and Flower drop on May 30.

The Palm Springs Air Museum is located at 745 N. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs. For more info visit palmspringsairmuseum.org.

• Between 1887 and 1950, American weather forecasters were not allowed to use the word “tornado.

• During the 1984 Olympic Summer Games in Los Angeles, McDonald’s announced a promotion offering free food and drink every time an American athlete made it to the medals podium. After the former Soviet Union boycotted the games, it turned out to be quite a costly promotion.

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1. GEOGRAPHY: Dubai is the largest city of which country?

Palm Desert Residents’ Day Attention Palm Desert residents, the Palm Springs Air Museum will be hosting Palm Desert residents’ day on Sunday, May 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Everyone showing a Palm Desert drivers’ license or utility bill gets free admission. Enjoy all 91,000 square feet of climate controlled exhibit space, and the over 73 flying and static aircraft representing World War II, Ko-

In This Issue

• A particularly pessimistic fan of football’s Cleveland Browns requested in his obituary that six members of the team serve as pallbearers at his funeral so “the Browns could let him down one last time.”

• American death row prisoners are given a physical to ensure they’re fit enough to die.

3. TELEVISION: In which year did the first episode of the animated comedy “South Park” air?

4. HISTORY: What was the former name of the Hoover Dam on the Colorado River?

5. MUSIC: Which instrument is Pablo Cassals famous for playing?

6. LITERATURE: What are the names of Harry Potter’s deceased parents in the book series?

7. LANGUAGE: What does the Latin phrase “bona fide” mean?

8. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a baby fish called?

9. ACRONYMS: What does BMW stand for?

10. MOVIES: What is the song playing in the famous twist scene of “Pulp Fiction”? (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.

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• A Chinese father hired virtual assassins to kill his son’s World of Warcraft character, hoping that would stop the young man from playing after he’d quit his day job.

• In the early 1970s, the first Nike shoe was inspired by ... a waffle.

After watching his wife make waffles, the company’s co-founder, Bill Bowerman, poured urethane into a waffle iron to see what would happen. The Waffle Trainer debuted soon after. (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.

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WORD SEARCH Finding the Cellphone That’s Right for You

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When it comes to buying a phone, there are so many choices that the decision can be difficult.

Much depends on what you want to do with it and how much you want to spend.

What can we do on our phones?

Depending on the type of phone (and our skill level), we can make calls, get voicemails, look at maps, write shopping lists and notes, roam the internet, play games, receive and send text messages, take photos, have face-toface meetings and more.

Some of us, however, would rather keep it simple. We want to make and receive calls, period. If a phone comes with a few more features, that’s fine, but we probably won’t use them.

How to choose: Decide what you need the phone to do. Ask a lot of questions, especially of tech-savvy family members. Think about whether you want to pay upfront for your phone or have a longterm contract. Decide whether the phone is only for emergencies

What a kid

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It took Elliott Tanner of St. Louis Park, MN only 13 years to graduate from the University of Minnesota with a bachelor’s degree.

That’s how old he is, explains the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC]. And the teenage prodigy, who majored in physics and math, says he plans to get his doctorate. Elliott was reading when he was two years old and he graduated from the Normandale Community College with an associate of science degree when he was eleven. But tanner is not resting on his laurels, his goal is to earn his doctorate degree and return to his alma mater as a young – a very young – professor of physics.

The Association of Mature American Citizens [www.amac.us] provides the Filler Files as a service on issues of concern to Americans over 50.

or if you’ll use it daily.

There are a handful of good phones out there if you search the internet for “phones for seniors.”

You’ll find dozens of websites describing the various phones now available.

Visit the phone stores near you, if possible. You’ll need to handle the phones to be sure you can read and press the buttons with ease.

Smaller phones are lightweight, but aren’t necessarily the best if you can’t see the screen or the buttons are tiny. The bigger ones, on the other hand, might be too heavy. Look into the flip phones as well, the ones that fold in half for ease of carrying in a pocket.

Look for discounts. For example, you might get a discount if you’re an AARP member. If you’re on Medicaid or SNAP benefits, see if you qualify for the Lifeline discount. And remember: Keep it charged! (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.

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On May 12, 1932, the body of aviation hero Charles Lindbergh’s baby is found, more than two months after he was kidnapped from his family’s Hopewell, New Jersey, mansion. Kidnapping was made a federal crime in the aftermath of this high-profile crime.

On May 13, 1607, some 100 English colonists arrive along the east bank of the James River in Virginia to found Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in North America. Dispatched from England by the London Company, they had sailed across the Atlantic aboard the Susan Constant, Godspeed and Discovery.

On May 14, 1796, Edward Jenner, an English country doctor, administers the world’s first vaccination as a preventive treat-

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ment for smallpox. Scientists following Jenner’s model developed new vaccines to fight diseases such as polio, whooping cough, measles and tetanus.

American bombers based in Britain, becomes the first B-17 crew to complete 25 missions over Europe and return to the United States.

On May 15, 1942, gasoline rationing begins in 17 eastern states to aid the American war effort during World War II. By the end of the year, President Franklin Roosevelt had made gas rationing mandatory in all 48 states.

On May 18, 1783, the first United Empire Loyalists, known to American Patriots as Tories, arrive in what is now New Brunswick, Canada, to take refuge under the British crown. Loyalist refugees in western Quebec were given 200 acres apiece.

On May 16, 1980, Los Angeles Lakers point guard Earvin “Magic” Johnson steps in for injured center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and scores 42 points, leading the Lakers to a four games-to-two series win over the Philadelphia 76ers and the NBA championship.

On May 17, 1943, the crew of the Memphis Belle, one of a group of

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They lost their way This flock of swallows was late returning to Capistrano, CA this spring. The birds seem to have gotten lost and, somehow, wound up in Redding, CA, about 600 miles north of their intended destination. When they got there they decided to stop by the home of Gary and Patti Reitemeyer, reports the Association of Mature American Citizens. The couple were away so hundreds of the birds made themselves at home, entering the Reitemeyer residence via the chimney. A neighbor saw at least 20 swallows “breaking and entering” the house and gave the Reitemeyers a heads up phone call. Gary later told a reporter from KRCR-TV: “As we pulled up, we were thinking you, know, 20 birds or so-that’s no big deal. We open the door and it’s like an Alfred Hitchcock movie. There were birds flying everywhere. I mean, it was crazy. We were ducking and dodging.”

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Upcoming events this week May 12

May 14

Jazzville Step back in time to when all the cool cats came to play. Experience the hip vintage vibes that put Palm Springs on the map. This week features Anibal Seminario Sextet. Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs, 401 E. Amado Rd., Palm Springs. 888-999-1995, sparesortcasino.com

Mike Epps The stand-up comedian, actor, writer, producer, and rapper is best known for playing Day-Day Jones in “Next Friday” and “Friday After Next.” 7 p.m. 46200 Harrison Place, Coachella. 760-775-5566, spotlight29.com

Palm Springs VillageFest The Thursday night street fair, 6 to 10 p.m., shuts down Palm Canyon Drive. Stroll through the vendors selling art, crafts, food, and enjoy live entertainment. Downtown Palm Springs on Palm Canyon Drive. villagefest.org

May 12-15

Joshua Tree Music Festival Supreme live music experience featuring The California Honeydrops, Cimafunk, Gone Gone Beyond, Neal Francis, Thumpasaurus, Sofaz, Sunny War, The Seshen, Giselle Woo, and others.

Joshua Tree Lake Campground, 2601 Sunfair Road, Joshua Tree. joshuatreemusicfestival.com

May 13-14

Jane Monheit Her show “Come What May” highlights her fresh takes on first-rate standards, with def interpretations honed after years on the road. 6 p.m. The Purple Room, 1900 East Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs.

760-322-4422, purpleroompalmsprings.com

Alejandra Guzman & Paulina Rubio Two Latin pop stars share the stage for a night of incredible music and stage show. 8 p.m. The Show at Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage, 32250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. 800-514-3849, aguacalientecasinos.com

Joshua Tree Music Festival

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MOGO Silent Disco Turn up the volume on our headsets and take a sunset strance (that’s a “stroll” and “dance) through town while wearing your wildest outfit and bust a move every Friday and Saturday night. mogosilentdisco.com

May 13

Caliente Comedy Each show is 90 minutes and features comedian ISMO. 8 p.m. Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs, 401 E. Amado Rd., Palm Springs. 888-999-1995, sparesortcasino.com Heklina’s “Grand Opening” This onewoman cabaret show features stories, performance, singing, and a very special guest.

7 p.m. 125 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs. 760-325-1188, oscarspalmsprings.com

May 18

Martinis and Moxie Enjoy a special night of music, comedy, and high jinx of two iconic midcentury stars, Dean Martin and Dinah Shore.

Featuring cocktail hour, followed by a variety hour in the style of “The Dinah Shore Chevy Show.”6 p.m. Camelot Theatres, 2300 East Baristo Road, Palm Springs. psculturalcenter.org

May 20-21

Jackie Beat & Sherry Vine Join the legendary drag icons as they celebrate 30 years of friendship with a new show that features lots of scandalous behind-the-scenes stories, celebrity gossip, and flirty songs. 6 p.m. The Purple Room, 1900 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs.

760-322-4422, purpleroompalmsprings.com

Palm Springs native makes an announcement aboard USS Tripoli

Damage Controlman 1st Class Javier Fernandez, from Palm Springs, California, makes a 1MC announcement aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), May 8, 2022. Tripoli is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Malcolm Kelley).

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Residents invited to celebrate Indio’s ribbon cutting

The Jazz Cartel

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The City of Indio is celebrating the early success of our economic development efforts downtown and recognizing the conclusion of economic development week with a ribbon cutting and 2nd Saturdays · Center Stage Celebration.

The public is invited to join City leaders, local business leaders, and their neighbors for this spectacular event in downtown Indio at Smurr & Miles with music beginning at 5 p.m. on May 14. Bring your cameras and experience a one-of-a-kind confetti blast at 6 p.m. The first 100 people there will also receive special souvenirs recognizing this next act for the City of Indio.

At 6 p.m., we’ll cut the ribbon on the new INDIO landmark, which is directly in front of the site of the most recent addition to downtown, Gabino’s Creperie. Gabino’s, a standout in Palm Springs, just entered into a fiveyear lease with the City of Indio

to open a second Coachella Valley location in the desert’s original downtown.

Immediately following the ribbon cutting, the band plays on for 2nd Saturdays · Center Stage, featuring Disneyland’s The Jazz Cartel and local radio personality Tina Turntables. The Jazz Cartel is a nine-piece Frank Sinatra style swing band bringing energy to two sets sure to get Lindy Hop novices and experts alike up on their feet.

Local favorites Smokey Lips BBQ, Ruberry Salsa, Popping off Pies, La Quinta Brewing Company and Tamale Festival winner Outside the Masa return to our outdoor food hall. We’ll also welcome new 2nd Saturdays Indio based vendors-Straight and Marrow and Buzzbox Premium Cocktails.

For additional details about 2nd Saturdays · Center Stage, visit www. indio.org/centerstage. To learn more about Indio’s downtown reactivation efforts, visit www.indiobiz.org.

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10. Change as needed 11. Functioning as a consonant 13. An island in the north Atlantic 15. Carpenter’s tool 17. Small football player 18. Ghosts say it 21. Explain through logic 23. Having ten 24. Criticize 27. Arms of the sea 29. Belonging to a bottom layer 32. __ Caesar, comedian 34. Licensed health care pro (abbr.)

35. Swiss cottage ANSWER TO PUZZLE ON PAGE 10 36. Cleft lip leather with frosting 39. Loud, 31. One billionth of 57. The seventh note unpleasant noise a second (abbr.) of a major scale 40. Disfigure 33. Containing salt 58. Transfer from 43. Kayakers traverse 35. A seat private to state them 37. A type of fine ownership 44. Authored pottery 63. A set of five 46. Small freshwater 38. You’re caught 65. Removes fishes red-__!

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Principle DOWN creative skill underlying the 42. Title of respect universe 44. Crony 1. Old EU money 54. Common 45. Payroll experts 2. Some put it on Japanese 48. Actress Remini steak surname 50. Famed consumer 3. Sign language 59. The bill in a advocate 4. Sowed on the restaurant 52. Indigenous Thai ground 60. Small person 5. Tags constellation 53. Fitzgerald and 6. Everyone has one 61. Chap Baker are two 7. Arguments 62. Equal 55. Cooking tool 8. N. African capital 64. One quintillion 56. Decorate a cake 9. Midgame (abbr.) bytes (abbr.)

SUDOKU

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Brain Teaser Your parents have six sons including you and each son has one sister. How many people are in the family?

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• “If you’re melting chocolate in your microwave, do yourself a favor: Line the bowl with wax paper or parchment paper. The chocolate is still easy to stir, but when you take it out, you can scrape all the chocolate off the paper so that none is wasted!” — A.A. in Florida • “Planning a new roof? Choose a light color for cooling benefits.

Also check with your home-insurance company to see what discounts it might offer for different styles or options, like upgraded hurricane clips or fire-retardant materials.” — R.E.W. in Tennessee • Cut a cord of firewood in the spring, and cure it yourself. Store it away from the house and properly care for the wood by stacking it where it will have access to the sun and wind to dry it. Let it season for six months or longer, and you’ll have firewood ready when the temperatures drop again.

• “Place a bit of clear tape over the spot where you are going to drive in a nail to prevent the nail from cracking drywall. It will go right in.

Also, if you’re nailing into wood, drag your nail through some soap (bar soap is fine) before striking it.

This does the same thing -- it will keep the wood from splitting. You can even keep a travel-size bar of soap in your nail apron for just this purpose.” — P.K. in New Jersey • Keep musty smells out of your linen closet by stashing a box of baking soda on one of the shelves, just as you would in the kitchen. (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.

He’s definitely not acrophobic The dictionary defines the word “daredevil” as someone who is “reckless and daring.” And that, says the Association of American Citizens, describes Brazilian tightrope walker Rafael Zugno Bridi. His latest achievement – a not-so-casual stroll on a cable between two hot

air balloons 6,236 feet in the air. The International Slackline Association verified the feat and, as a result, Rafael now has the distinction of being a Guinness World Record holder. Is there anyone out there who might want to try taking that award from him?

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Lady A delivers non-stop hits and redefines modern country music

The talented trio of Lady A walks the line between modern country and adult contemporary, delivering hit songs that blend melody and harmony. “I Run to You,” their first Country number one, introduced their style, and its 2009 sequel, “Need You Now,” turned

Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley, and Dave Haywood into crossover stars as it peaked at number two on Billboard’s Hot 100. The trio has racked up a series of number one singles including “American Honey,” “Just a Kiss,” ”Long Stretch of Love,” “We Owned the

Night,” “Downtown,” “Bartender,” and “Champagne Night.”

Since Lady A won the Country Music Association Awards New Artist of the Year award in 2008, they have accumulated seven more awards, including their first Grammy in 2010 for Best Country Performance by Duo or Group with Vocals. At the 2010 CMAs, the group became the first artist in CMA Award history to receive the Single of the Year honor for two consecutive years.

Lady A’s powerful and soothing sounds along with their recognition of veterans who have returned from service reminds us “What a Song Can Do.” The concert is held on Friday, May 20 at 8 p.m. at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino. For tickets visit fantasyspringsresort.com.

The oldest person on the planet

The world’s oldest person ever was a French woman who lived to be 122 and half years old and died in 1875, says the Association of Mature American Citizens. And now, another French woman, a nun by the name of Sister Andre, born Lucile Randon in 1904, has been declared the oldest person in the world today by the officials who keep track of the Guinness World Records. Having lived through two world wars, WW I and WW II, and two pandemics, small pox and covid, she turned 119 years old on February 11.

Artist from the world of jazz to perform at the Palm Springs International Jazz Festival The Palm Springs International Jazz Festival, will be held in Palm Springs on Saturday, May 14 and Sunday May 15, featuring some of the greatest artists in the world of Jazz including, Matthew Whitaker, Dee Dee Bridgewater & Bill Charlap, and Christian Mc-

Bride & Inside Straight, Mr. Seligman announced today.

The performances will take place in the historic Plaza Theatre beginning with a reception for special ticket holders on Saturday at 6pm at the magnificent James Logan Abernathy House.

Sunday’s line-up will start with the Lance Conrad Quartet at 11:00am, Matthew Whitaker Quintet at 2 pm, Dee Dee Bridgewater & Bill Charlap at 5 pm and concluding with 8 time Grammy winner Christian McBride’s Inside Straight at 8 pm.

Ticket purchases are tax deductible and can be purchased to this very special event by going to: https://oasismusicfestival.com/ palm-springs-international-jazzfestival-2022/ or calling 1-800210-0689.

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The iron-clad secret to the best pizza at home

1. Eddie Gaedel, who had one plate appearance with the St. Louis Browns in 1951, was the shortest player in Major League Baseball history. How tall was he?

2. Name the NCAA men’s basketball all-time leader in assists (1,076), who had his No. 11 jersey retired by the Duke Blue Devils.

3. What British racecar driver won the Formula 1 driver’s championship in 1992, then won the CART championship the following year?

4. Tulane University’s athletic teams are known by what nickname?

5. What U.S. golfer won the 2010 LPGA Championship by a record 12 strokes?

6. What Basketball Hall of Famer from Australia was named WNBA MVP in 2003, ‘07 and ‘10?

7. In 1997, Larry Rothschild was named manager of what Major League Baseball expansion team?

Most pizza lovers agree: What sets pizzeria pizza apart from homemade pizza is that glorious crispy, crackly crust. That’s because commercial pizza ovens cook at temperatures between 700 F to 800 F. Yeah, well, that’s not happening in most home kitchens. But we can achieve a similar effect by using a pan made of cast iron. This will act as an oven within your oven, yielding a temperature high enough to get that irresistible crispy, yet tender crust (cue the angel chorus).

Safety warning! This technique is not for the kiddies or the faint of heart. We’re going to get that cast-iron skillet screaming hot.

Use caution and protect your skin and your surfaces from the heat.

The ingredients I used are below, but feel free to make substitutions. Use this guideline, no more than 2 cups shredded cheese and 1 1/2 cups assorted toppings (vegetables and meats) or you risk your pizza becoming soggy and not cooking completely through the center.

CAST-IRON SKILLET PIZZA Yield: 2 to 4 servings Time: 45 minutes • 1/4 cup olive oil -– divided • 6 ounces Italian sausage, casings removed • 1/3 cup onion, thinly sliced • 1/3 cup bell peppers, green and red, thinly sliced • 1/3 cup mushrooms, thinly sliced • 12 to 16 ounces pizza dough store bought or homemade equivalent • 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded • 8 ounces pizza sauce purchased or recipe below • 2 tablespoons olives, sliced

1. Bring the dough to room temperature and have your ingredients sliced and ready before you begin. If you’re using my pizza sauce recipe, make that now, as well. Prepare the dough by placing on a lightly floured surface and shaping into a 14-inch round.

2. Preheat the oven to 475 F. Preheat a 12inch cast iron skillet on the stove top on medium-low heat. Add one tablespoon olive oil to the skillet and cook the sausage, breaking into crumbles. Drain on paper towel and set aside. Place the onions, peppers and mushrooms in the skillet, cooking enough to soften. Set aside.

3. Now, add 2 tablespoons olive oil, using a brush to spread the oil up the sides of the pan.

Carefully place the dough round into the pan.

The dough starts cooking the moment it hits the hot pan, so work quickly to avoid the bottom burning. Evenly sprinkle half the cheese over the entire crust. It’ll act as a barrier, preventing the sauce from seeping into the crust making it soggy. Dollop the sauce over the cheese layer, using the back of a spoon to spread it out. It’s OK if it’s not perfect.

4. Next, add the sausage, onion, peppers and mushrooms. Top with remaining cheese and olives. Brush any exposed crust with remaining olive oil.

5. With caution and heavy oven mitts, place the skillet into the hot oven. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes. The cheese should be bubbling and slightly browned, and the crust should be golden.

6. With extreme caution, remove skillet from the oven and place on a heat-protected surface. Run a knife around the outside edge of the pizza to prevent the cheese from sticking. Post a picture to impress your friends.

Let cool for 10 minutes before devouring.

PETITE PORTION PIZZA SAUCE • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce • 1 teaspoon garlic powder • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning • 2 teaspoons sugar Drain tomato sauce through a coffee filter set in a strainer over a bowl for 15 minutes to remove excess liquid from the sauce. Into the drained sauce, stir in garlic powder, Italian seasoning and sugar.

Pizza night just got a whole lot better.

Drool. Eat. Repeat. (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.

Answers: 1. 3 feet, 7 inches. He drew a walk.

2. Bobby Hurley. 3. Nigel Mansell. 4. The Green Wave.

5. Cristie Kerr. 6. Lauren Jackson.7. The Tampa Bay Devil Rays

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A stubborn refusal to go ahead on a project mystifies colleagues who expected more flexibility. But once you explain your position, they’ll understand and even applaud you.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A relationship seems to be stuck in the same place. Now it’s up to you, dear Bovine, to decide how far you want it to go and how intense you want it to be. Choose well and choose soon.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A relationship progresses more slowly than you would prefer. Best advice: Insist on a frank and open discussion. What is learned could change minds and, maybe, hearts.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) It’s all right to be grateful to a workplace colleague who has done you a

LEO (July 23 to August 22) It’s going to be especially nice to be the King of the Zodiac at this time. A recent money squeeze eases. Plans start to work out, and new friends enter Your Majesty’s domain.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Before you make a commitment on any level (personal, professional, legal), get all the facts.

There might be hidden problems that could cause trouble later on.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Personal relationships improve. Professional prospects also brighten. A job offer could come through by month’s end. An old friend seeks to make contact.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Your senses detect that something is not quite right about a matter involving a workplace colleague. Best advice: Follow your keen instincts and don’t get involved.

Yappy Hour 2022 ‘Season Finale’ The Animal Samaritans invite you and your canine friends for an exciting evening on May 12 from 5 to 7 p.m. along with other animal lovers. Bring your dog

and enjoy treats for your pet and hors d’oeuvres and wine for YOU! Have a chance to win prizes! Your pet can even receive a pet massage

by Wendy Rall, owner of Rescued

9 SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A prospect offers rewards, but it also demands that you assume a great deal of responsibility. Knowing you, you’re up to the challenge, so go for it, and good luck.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A favor you did a long time ago is repaid, as a trusted colleague steps in to help you with a suddenly expanded workload. A family member has important news.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A new job offer could require moving across the country.

But before you let your doubts determine your decision, learn more about the potentials involved.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Your sense of fair play doesn’t allow you to rush to judgment about a friend who might have betrayed you. Good! Because all the facts are not yet in. (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc. Tails Canine Massage Therapy! $20 donations suggested. All proceeds benefit Animal Samaritans’ life-saving programs. Event is held at Margaritaville, 1600 N. Indian Canyon Dr., Palm Springs. For more info visi animalsamaritans.org.

1. The Bad Guys (PG) animated 2. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (PG) James Marsden, Jim Carrey 3. Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (PG-13) Eddie Redmayne, Jude Law 4. The Northman (R) Alexander Skarsgard, Nicole Kidman 5. Everything Everywhere All at Once (R) Michelle Yeoh, Stephanie Hsu 6. The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (R) Nicolas Cage, Pedro Pascal 7. The Lost City (PG-13) Sandra Bullock, Channing Tatum 8. Memory (R) Loam Neeson, Monica Bellucci 9. Father Stu (R) Mark Wahlberg, Mel Gibson 10. Morbius (PG-13) Jared Leto, Matt Smith Source: Box Office Mojo (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.

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If somebody topples a certain small, tangy fruit pie, he could be upsetting the apple cart.

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1. United Arab Emirates

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10. “You Never Can Tell,” Chuck Berry (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Second Chances We recently had Second Chance Month, courtesy of a presidential proclamation. Its goal was to “provide meaningful redemption and rehabilitation for formerly imprisoned persons.” It requires, per the proclamation, a holistic approach that eliminates long sentences, and provides job and education training during incarceration plus opportunities to enter the workforce after release.

What that means for veterans is that the Department of Veterans Affairs is taking action to help

vets rejoin society after they’ve been in prison. In a mutual help program, the Bureau of Prisons, the Social Security Administration and VA benefits will work to ensure that the VA is notified within 30 days of release. Help for imprisoned veterans includes: • Expanding outreach into prisons to let veterans know about the services they can use and hook up with while still in prison.

• A web-based program that prison staff can use to identify veterans who will need VA services when they get out. The prison staff will need the veteran’s name, Social Security number, date of birth and so on to access the site: Veterans Reentry Search Service.

• Finding “justice-involved” veterans (through outreach by specialists) and encouraging them to access VA services. Those can include pre-release assessments and links to care for social, mental,

medical and employment services.

To learn more about the health care services available to veterans released from prison, check the VA website at www.va.gov/homeless/ reentry.asp. Scroll down to watch videos about supporting and assisting incarcerated veterans, second chances for incarcerated veterans and suicide prevention. Further down the page are email links for the specialists in each state.

Once they’re released from prison, veterans are at risk for homelessness, death from drug overdoses and suicide. Per a U.S. Sentencing Commission study, 67% of incarcerated veterans had mental health problems, and 55% had served in a combat zone.

Of those, 41% reported post-traumatic stress and 67% had used illegal substances ... yet 62% had separated from the service with an honorable discharge. (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Jewish Family Service of the Desert provide mental health conseling Each year millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness. Together, we can realize a Coachella Valley where anyone affected by mental illness can get the appropriate support and quality of care to help live healthy, fulfilling lives.

“Unfortunately, mental illness still has a stigma attached to it preventing individuals from seeking the treatment they need.

Mental Health Awareness Month is important because it brings awareness to those suffering and everyone around them including the caretakers and those who care about them. Hopefully, through education, everyone knows it is okay to ask for help. Please reach out if you or someone you know needs mental health treatment,” said Judy Monetathchi, LMFT, JFS Clinical Director.

Counseling at JFS is available for the entire family. Appointments are available for both Telehealth

and In-Person counseling. JFS clinicians are there to help. Needsbased emergency financial assistance is also available. Please call 760-325-4088, or by e-mail: Counseling for new clients 760-325-4088 ext. 121, intake@jfsdesert.org.

Counseling for existing clients, 760325-4088 ext. 0, appointments@ jfsdesert.org. Emergency assistance, 760-325-4088, ext. 250, casemanagement@jfsdesert.org.

As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, JFS is making everyone aware of two informative Zoom Trainings from “The Wellness Institute” to keep the conversation going and educate the public about what resources are available.

1. Quieting the Silence: How to be a Source of Support, Tuesday, May 17, 7:30-9:00 pm EDT / 4:306:00 PDT. 2. Suicide Safety: Early Warning Signs and Interventions, Wednesday, May 25, 8:00-9:30 pm EDT/ 5:00-6:30 pm PDT.

Italian-Herb Roasted Chicken Our master roasted-chicken recipe combines dried Mediterranean herbs and garlic.

• 1 whole (3 1/2-pound) chicken • 1 tbsp. olive oil or soft butter • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary • 1 clove garlic, crushed with press • 3/4 teaspoon salt • 1 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper • 1/2 cup water 1. Preheat oven to 450 F. Remove bag with giblets and neck from chicken cavity; discard or reserve for another use.

2. In cup, mix olive oil, herbs and garlic. With fingertips, gently separate skin from meat on chicken breast. Rub herb mixture on meat under skin. Tie legs together with string. Rub chicken all over with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1 1/4 teaspoons

coarsely ground black pepper.

3. Place chicken, breast side up, on rack in small roasting pan (13 by 9 inches). Pour 1/4 cup water into roasting pan. Roast chicken 1 hour or until juices run clear when thickest part of thigh is pierced with tip of knife and temperature on meat thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh reaches 175 F. 4. When chicken is done, lift from roasting pan and tilt slightly to allow juices inside cavity to run into pan. Place chicken on platter. Let stand 10 minutes to allow juices to set for easier carving.

5. Remove rack from roasting pan. Skim and discard fat from pan juices. Add remaining 1/4 cup water to pan juices; cook 1 minute on medium, stirring constantly.

Serve chicken with pan juices.

Makes 4 main-dish servings.

Each serving: About 390 calories, 23g total fat (6g saturated), 161mg cholesterol, 700mg sodium, 1g total carbohydrate, 1g dietary fiber, 41g protein. (c) 2022 King Features Syndicate, Inc.

St. Martin in the Fields Church 72348 Larrea Avenue, Twentynine Palms 760-367-7133 facebook.com/stmartins29

Lighthouse Christian Center 5475 Sunburst Street, Joshua Tree 760-366-2466 jtlighthouse.com

St. Mary’s of the Valley 7495 Church St., Yucca Valley 760-367-2287 Saturday service at 4 p.m.

Sunday service at 8, 9:30 and 11 (in Spanish)

Desert Hills Presbyterian Church 5750 Mountain View Trail, Yucca Valley 760-365-6331 deserthillspc.org

To add your church to our directory call 760-365-3315