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McCormick’s Classic Car Auction

In This Issue

More Dangerous Scams.......................2 West Coast Artists’ Festivals.................4 “Widow’s Waltz”....................................5 Calendar of Events...............................8

Displays fine American and European Classics

1. MOVIES: Who voices the character of Timon in “The Lion King”? 2. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a group of parrots called? 3. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What are the main colors of Italy’s flag? 4. SCIENCE: What instrument is used to measure wind speed and direction? 5. LITERATURE: Who wrote the young readers’ novel “Looking for Alaska”?

uction 73 is ready to welcome classic car admirers as well as serious bidders and buyers to make one of these rare vehicles their own. Attendees will be able to compete for roadsters, convertibles, muscle cars, trucks, wagons and more. Hundreds of featured rides will cross the auction block, including a 1970 Ford Econoline van, a 1957 Ford Thunderbird, a 1995 Porsche 993 Carrera 4 coupe, a 1959 Austin Healey 100 Six roadster and many others.

• Some beaches on the Japanese islands of Taketomi, Hatoma and Iriomote have star-shaped sand. • More than 200 artificial languages have been created for use in books, TV and movies. • If you’ve ever worried about damaging your cellphone by accidentally sitting on it, you’ll be glad to know that Samsung built

Past events have seen sales including a 1937 Ford Street Rod, a 1971 Chevrolet C-10 Custom Pickup, a 1970 Volkswagen Bug Convertible, a 1985 Rolls Royce Silver Spur Sedan, a 1967 Ghia 450SS and many other soughtafter models. Opening day Friday is open to the public with complimentary champagne happy hour at 11 a.m., and on Sunday guests can sip on free mimosas and bloody Marys from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. prior to bidding.

For a preview of some of the most impressive vintage autos in the country, guests are invited to stop by McCormick’s year-round show room at 244 N. Indian Canyon Drive in Palm Springs. McCormick’s Palm Springs Collector Car Auction is held November 18-20 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Palm Springs Convention Center is located at 277 N. Avenida Caballeros in Palm Springs. For more information, tickets and schedule call, 760-320-3290 or visit classic-carauction.com

a robotic posterior to test the durability of its smartphones. It can repeatedly exert up to 220 pounds of pressure to simulate the act of a human sitting on their device.

scraper in London, nicknamed the “Walkie-Talkie” due to its shape, realized that some design changes were seriously and immediately in order. The building reflected the sun onto the street below for two hours a day, with a beam so hot it melted parts of a Jaguar XJ parked nearby.

• Actor Mike Meyers originally gave the character of Shrek a thick Canadian accent but decided, after animation had begun, that a Scottish one would better suit the character. The film had to be re-animated and cost over $4 million, or around 10% of its overall budget. • In 2013, developers of a sky-

• Since the summer of 2020, so many orca whales have launched attacks on boats off the coast of Spain and Portugal that sailors have been advised to stay in port at night. (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.

6. U.S. STATES: In which state can you find Glacier National Park? 7. MEASUREMENTS: What is the study of measurements called? 8. TELEVISION: The characters in “Laverne & Shirley” live and work in which city? 9. GEOGRAPHY: Which two countries occupy the Iberian Peninsula? 10. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president signed into law a bill that made “The Star-Spangled Banner” the national anthem? (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc. ANSWER TO TRIVIA ON PAGE 6

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To those of us who wander the internet: beware. The scammers, thieves and troublemakers have kicked things up a notch or two, and frankly it’s getting a bit dangerous. By dangerous, I mean when it comes to the safety of our personal information and money. These scammers will do nearly anything to get it. You might come home to a voicemail message that asks you to call back. The scammers might pretend to be your bank or another company you know. They’ll ask you to verify your account number to identify yourself. Don’t do it. If the message comes to you in a text message, don’t click that link. If you’ve applied for a job, a scammer will ask for upfront fees or personal information. You might get a call from a scammer pretending to be your insurance company or Medicare. They’ll claim they need to verify your card number.

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A scammer will pretend to be from your local town office and say that you haven’t paid your property taxes and that you could be arrested if you don’t send them money. If you’ve tried to get rental assistance, a scammer might call to ask for your personal information as well as an upfront fee. If there is a life event or occurrence, there is sure to be a scam involved somehow. The Federal Trade Commission scam alert webpage lists several right now: fake hurricane relief, fake Geek Squad invoices, fake student load aid, fake winter prep assistance, fake internet and cable offers ... and so much more. If you’re in the market for a new or additional cellphone, it could be the first step in foiling some of those scammers. How? By not giving the new number out to anyone but trusted family and friends. Remember: Your name, number and email address are for sale out there. There are websites around the world that do nothing but collect this information ... and sell it to scammers. Do everything you can to stay off those lists. (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Brain Teaser What two things you can never eat for breakfast? SEE ANSWER ON PAGE 6

Chandi Group USA helps to Stomp Out Hunger this holiday season Chandi Group USA is doing its part to Stomp Out Hunger this holiday season by offering a coupon for a FREE soft drink (with any purchase) for each $1 donation made to Martha’s Village & Kitchen at any of its participating gas stations and quick-service restaurants. With every $1 donation, participants will also receive a “pin-up” to personalize and place on display at participating locations. Campaign runs through

November 30, 2022; coupons expire after December 31, 2022. Participating locations include AMPM in Mecca, Coachella, Indio, Palm Desert, Cathedral City, Palm Springs and Desert Hot Springs. Dairy Queen in Cathedral City and Indio. Burger King in Coachella and Del Taco in Mecca, Coachella and Indio on Jefferson Street. Visit marthasvillage.org or chandigroupusa.com for more information.

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West Coast Artists returns with two art festivals Artwalk at Indian Wells, set for November 19 and 20, and the Desert Art Festival in Rancho Mirage, scheduled for November 25 through 27, will showcase the best-of-the-best artistic creations from 100 artists presenting their original works. Exhibits will include paintings in acrylic, oils and watercolors, covering everything from traditional and nature scenes

to modern and minimalist designs. Artists will also be displaying photography, etchings, sculpture in clay, glass, metal, stone and wood, fine crafts, turned wood, semi-precious jewelry, stained glass and an array of high-quality crafts such as fabric hangings and quilts. Deco-

rative and functional pottery, raku, vessels and gourd art will also be available. Art Walk at Indian Wells takes place November 19-20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Village at Indian Wells, 74895 Highway 111 in Indian Wells. Desert Art Festival takes place November 25-27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The River at Rancho Mirage, 71800 Highway 111 in Rancho Mirage. Parking is free and admission for both. Visit westcoastartists.com for more info.

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West Coast premiere of ‘Why Can’t The Trains Run On Time?’ “Why Can’t The Trains Run On Time?” becomes the newest theatrical run to join the Palm Springs Cultural Center’s live theatre program alongside plays from lgbtq+ focused “the bent,” and longtime award-winning “Desert Ensemble Theatre.” The Palm Springs Cultural Center invites you to attend the west coast premiere of the brand-

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new musical “Why Can’t The Trains Run On Time?” by Nunzio Sisto. The play is an emotionally charged modern-day musical about an artist learning to let go of his past and appreciate the present. Tickets are $35 dollars and are available on Eventbrite. The musical will run for a limited holiday engagement November 21, December 12, 19.

If the shoe fits With apologies to Mother Goose who allegedly wrote all those nursery rhymes, you don’t have to be an old woman to live in a shoe, says the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC]. The new owners of a three bedroom home shaped like a shoe in York County, PA have put it up for short term rentals. The house was built in 1948 by Mahlon Haines who owned a chain of shoe stores and was known as the “Shoe Wizard.” Its three bedrooms are called the “Shoelace Space,” the “Instep Suite” and the “Ankle Abode.”

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‘Widow’s Waltz’ takes the stage at Script2Stage2Screen Local theatre veteran Morgana Corelli is taking her talents to Script2Stage2Screen November 18-19 as director of “Widow’s Waltz,” a new original play written by Denis J. LaComb from Apple Valley, MN, and the Coachella Valley. She said of the plot, “A very wise man once told me that in your life you have family born of blood, but choose your family as life goes on. This play exemplifies what kindness, acceptance and caring are all about…qualities prevalent in our beautiful Coachella Valley.” Steve Fisher is Artistic Director of S2S2S, an award-winning company that performs staged readings, and the cast of “Widow’s

Cast members prepare for their table read of Denis J. LaComb’s “Widow’s Waltz”

Waltz: is a combination of four veteran leads, Jason Hull, Brad Bryeans, Shirley LeMaster and Bob Harrison, and two newcomers, Andrew de la Torre and Raven Chavez. “Widow’s Waltz,” 7:30 p.m., November 18-19, Script2Stage2Screen, Unitarian Universalist Church of the Desert (UUCOD), 72425 Via Vail, Rancho Mirage. Tickets are $10. NOTE Masks and proof of vaccination are required.

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WordSearch Answer

Stickelers Answer CONCILLIATION is spelled incorrectly. It should be CONCILIATION.

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Crossword Answer

Magic Maze Answer

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1. Nathan Lane.

Trivia Answers 6. Montana.

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7. Metrology.

3. Green, white and red.

8. Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

4. Anemometer.

9. Portugal and Spain.

5. John Green.

10. Herbert Hoover..

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Health Record System Delayed ... Again The Department of Veterans Affairs’ electronic health record system will be delayed. Instead of putting out a shoddy product, the VA has elected to halt deploying the system until June 2023. This comes after a previous delay that was announced last summer, which said that the deployment would be pushed back until January 2023. It’s apparently been one software glitch after the other at the

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locations they’re using as testing -- problems with scheduling, referrals, medication, test results and medical orders. And more. Months ago the VA’s Office of Inspector General uncovered many instances of patient harm resulting from the new program. Specifically, over 200 doctor orders went astray, sent to nobody knows where, resulting in 149 instances of patient harm -- at just one testing site. They’re calling this the “assess & address” period, and it’s good that they’re halting the expansion. Patient safety has to be at the top of the list, especially the issuing of prescription drugs. Meanwhile, on the off chance that your local facility is a testing site, take charge of your care. If you think you should have gotten an appointment or referral

(maybe the doctor said so?), follow up. If you’re awaiting a test result, call them. When a medical provider says you’ll be given a prescription for a drug, write down the name of that drug and the dose. (Ask how it’s spelled.) When you receive your drug, check it carefully. Go online to a drug checking website (www.drugs.com/ pill_identification.html) and be sure the photo of the pill online matches what you received. Use a magnifying glass to look at the tiny numbers on your pills. At this writing, my best guess

about the sites where the program is being tested are: MannGrandstaff VA Medical Center, Wainwright Memorial VA Medical Center, Central Ohio Healthcare System and Roseberg and White City, Oregon. A handful of senators, meanwhile, are saying that the program needs to be dumped, not only because of the patient safety concerns, but because the price tag has increased by billions of dollars. (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc

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Upcoming events in the desert Weekly Beyond Van Gogh Immerse yourself in the world of Van Gogh like you’ve never experienced before in this unique multimedia experience, taking viewers on a journey through over 300 iconic artworks set to a symphonic score. Held every Tuesday through Sunday. 10 a.m. The Forum at Empire Polo Club, 81800 51st Avenue, Indio. vangoghpalmsprings.com November 18-20 Cathedral City Hot Air Balloon Festival & Food Truck Fiesta Three days of activities for the whole family that inclued balloon tether rides, nighttime balloon glows, romantic dinners, live music, gourmet food trucks, kids’ zone, art show, outdoor market and much more.

Cathedral City Amphitheater Park, 68526 Avenida Lalo Guerrero, Cathedral City. hotairballoonfest.com November 19 10th Annual Props & Hops Craft Beer Fest Featuring craft beers from all over the region including Golden Road Brewery, Coronado Brewing Co., Drake’s Brewing Co., La Quinta Brewing Co., Thorn Street Brewery and more, entertainment by The John Stanley King Band and Desert Sol, food vendors including The Big Easy Sandwich, Dogos & Burgers Gourmet, Fries Galore, Nick’s Pizza, and flight ex-

hibitions. 1 to 6 p.m. Palm Springs Air Museum, 745 North Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs. 760-778-6262, palmspringspropsandhopsfestival. com November 19 Wine + Food Experience The experience creates rich and colorful moments for guests to taste, savor and explore the Palm Springs culinary scene, from local trends to regional traditions. Enjoy the grand tasting; a gourmet showcase by local chefs, emerging talent and nationally renowned culinary leaders. wineandfood.usatoday.com/events/palmsprings November 19-20 Yucca Valley Art Festival Featuring oneof-a-kind handcrafted items, in-

cluding award winning gourds that are carved, sculpted, woven, and hand painted. Metal sculptures, ceramics, glass, wood carvings, yard art, clothing and jewelry. 10 a.m. Yucca Valley Community Center, 57090 Twentynine Palms Highway, Yucca Valley. yuccavalleyfilmfestival.com November 24 Fortem Financial 16th Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K This annual family friendly event benefits Martha’s Village & Kitchen which provides funds to support the mission to end hunger and homelessness in the Coachella Valley. The event also feaures exhibitor booths, photo station, kids zone and beer garden 8 a.m. runsignup.com