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Art on Main Street

Showcases color, light and universally human themes

ne of La Quinta’s signature events, Art on Main Street enlightens visitors with a day of cultural enchantment and live music with over 100 artists showing their paintings, jewelry, mixed media, photography, ceramics, glass, woodwork, textiles, sculptures and more. This outdoor art market is an Old Town

tradition, set amidst Main Street’s charming cafés and boutiques. Featured artists will include Laurent Martres, Robert Weil, Kathy Caldwell and other talents. Past collections have showcased the work of Paul Nzalamba, a Ugandan native known for his exotic and rhythmic use of vibrant color and form. His batik paintings ex-

press both his cultural heritage and his personal experiences that depict scenes from his native Africa as well as universally human themes of family, relationships, celebration and learning. Many artists have their workshops in southern California while others are originally from foreign countries, sharing a diverse world view. Expressions often include works from local impressionists who capture color and light in their landscapes as well as high energy works embracing Southwest and desert style in bold and bright watercolors. Artworks are available for browsing as well as purchasing. Art on Main Street is held Saturday, December 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Old Town La Quinta, 78100 Main Street, La Quinta. Admission and parking is free. For more info, visit oldtownlaquinta.com.

CVRep presents Tony Award Musical ‘Fun Home’ Coachella Valley Repertory (CVRep) presents Tony Award Best Musical “Fun Home,” featuring Broadway veterans Leslie Tinaro, Kristen Howe and Victor Wallace, Tuesdays through Sundays , December 8-10 and 12-18. Written by Allison Bechdel, Lisa Kron and Jeanine Tesori, the show won the top three awards, Best Musical, Best Book of a Musi-

• In 2020, a lightning bolt extending a total of 477.2 miles spread across Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas, setting a new world record for the longest flash. • Rubber bands last longer if you refrigerate them. • In 2002, NASA intern Thad Roberts stole a safe full of moon rocks so he and his girlfriend could have

cal and Best Original Score. “Fun Home” is Bechdel’s autobiographical graphic memoir that uncovers secrets at three different ages in her life. “It isn’t just a coming-of-age or coming-out story, but one that sets out to unravel the many mysteries of childhood…a moving journey of acceptance.” Broadway, Tinori was in “Evita” and “My Fair Lady,” Kron was in

“Annie” and “Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat,” and Wallace co-starred in “Mamma Mia.” “Fun Home,” is held December 8-10 and 13-18, Wednesday-Saturday 7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday matinee, 2 p.m. CVRep, 68510 East Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City. Tickets: $58, $63, $73, 760-296-2966, ext. 115 or visit cvrep.org.

“sex on the moon.” Their otherworldly romantic encounter backfired when they later tried to sell the $21 million worth of rocks. Roberts was caught and sentenced to eight years in prison.

• In 2012, the police chief of Vaughn, New Mexico, stepped down because his own criminal record prevented him from carrying a gun. That left just a drugsniffing dog named Nikita as the only certified member of the town’s police department.

• And speaking of romance: Tinder’s not just for humans! Well, not at the Dutch zoo that created a “Tinder for orangutans” to help a female named Samboja find a breeding partner. The primate was shown photos of potential mates from an international breeding program on a tablet, but unfortunately her mother got hold of it ... and smashed it to pieces.

• Rooms at the Null Stern (“zero star”) Hotel are situated in repurposed nuclear bunkers and include open-air mountain rooms with equally zero walls. The designers obviously weren’t kidding about that rating. • Trained pigeons can tell the difference between paintings by Pablo Picasso and Claude Monet.

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“White Christmas” Toy Drive.................3 Let’s Do Lunch! Program.......................4 Gingerbread Spice Mix Recipes............7 Calendar of Events.............................12

1. MOVIES: What does Susan Walker want as a gift from Santa in the movie “Miracle on 34th Street”? 2. MUSIC: Which famous rock band once called itself The New Yardbirds? 3. GEOGRAPHY: Where is the Thar Desert located? 4. TELEVISION: Which TV sitcom’s theme song was “Thank You for Being a Friend”? 5. FOOD & DRINK: When was frozen food invented? 6. MOVIES: Which Disney princess is modeled after a real person? 7. ANATOMY: What is the only human organ capable of natural regeneration? 8. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What are male and female swans called? 9. U.S. STATES: Which state’s motto is “Excelsior!”? 10. HISTORY: How many people signed the U.S. Declaration of Independence? (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc. ANSWER TO TRIVIA ON PAGE 10

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Researchers must be worried about us. There are hundreds of studies done around the world on the topic of isolated seniors and how it’s bad for our brain and physical health. While we can appreciate their concern, it would be nice if they could all agree on the facts they report. A Norwegian university has released the results of a report on maintaining brain health and preventing cognitive decline. They’ve concluded, after reviewing 101 other studies, that social activity is important, along with physical exercise and interesting hobbies. One study praised us for following the Covid rules and staying home and not having face-to-face social activity, saying we mentally weathered our isolation better than any other age group. Another study said that we didn’t do well, that we suffered from sleep disturbances, depression and anxiety. Another study analyzing information from before and during the pandemic concluded that yes, there was physical and social iso-

lation, but not digital isolation. In other words, we’ve been online communicating with others. One serious study looked at 12 possible relationships (friends, neighbors, family and so on) and concluded that being socially isolated made one more susceptible to the common cold. Yet another study said that it was when the Covid rules were lifted, when we could go to stores and back to our meetings, that our real stress started. In the U.S., 27% of seniors over the age of 60 live alone, as opposed to several other countries where multiple generations live together. One thing researchers need to consider: Some seniors might like the peace and quiet of living alone, might like having control about who comes over and when, and might prefer the independence. Still, if you sense you don’t get out enough, go. Take a walk. Volunteer to walk a dog at the shelter. Stroll the aisles at the library. Or don’t. It really is up to you. (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.

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ACROSS 1. A people of Eastern Afghanistan 5. Supervises interstate commerce 8. Touch lightly 11. Relating to bees 13. Mauna __, Hawaiian volcano 14. Mosuo culture religion 15. Italian village 16. Stiff bristle 17. Wealthy enclave in Rio 18. Cause to lose courage 20. Examines animals 21. Ethnic group of Laos and Thailand 22. Gets rid of

25. Having easily perceived thoughts 30. Removed surgically 31. Principle underlying the universe 32. Popular airline 33. Antelopes 38. Peacock network 41. Utter repeatedly 43. One from the Golden State 45. Photographers 48. Father 49. Popular BBQ dish 50. Cavalry sword 55. Ancient Greek sophist 56. Atomic mass unit 57. Afflicted in mind or body

12. Negative 14. Hyphen 19. A way to record 23. Not good 24. One who tends the furnace 25. Small amount 26. Relative biological effectiveness (abbr.) 27. The whole quantity 28. __ King Cole, musician 29. One’s opinion 34. Holds ashes 35. Stablecoin 59. Indian cryptocurrency mythological 36. Side-blotched figure lizards genus 60. Mild expression 37. Legislator of surprise (abbr.) 61. Jewish spiritual 39. Concentrated leader bombardment 62. Brew 40. Took for 63. Doctor of oneself Education 41. Nigerian City 64. Impudence 42. Thousands of pounds DOWN 44. Inspired 45. Secret clique 1. State attorneys 46. Expression 2. Imitated 47. Dough made 3. Latvian capital from corn flour 4. Irish goddess 48. Comedian 5. Taste Carvey 6. Dried 51. Swiss river 7. Spanish saloon 52. Prejudice 8. Mother of 53. Actor Idris Perseus 54. Resistance 9. Evergreen fighters coniferous trees 58. Criticize 10. Refuse to comply Answers on page 10

Brain Teaser A sundial has the fewest moving parts of any timepiece. Which has the most? SEE ANSWER ON PAGE 10

‘White Christmas’ Coachella Valley Rescue Mission Toy Drive

Desert TheatreWorks is pleased to be partnering with The Coachella Valley Rescue Mission this Holiday Season with a toy drive in hopes that every child at the mission has something to open during the holidays. Each staff member at DTW each picked out toys that they resonated with when they were children to make their gifting as personal as possible. Now we invite our guests to join us, come see White Christmas from December 13th-22nd and bring an unwrapped toy for ages 0-12, when you come see the show! We realize as a community theatre that the importance of what we do is not only to bring people into our family, but to be-

come a part of other people’s families. We look forward to starting an annual tradition of giving back every season that we are running here at Desert TheatreWorks and we are certain that our patrons will participate and be enthusiastic that they have a platform and place to not only come and see Live Theatre at Its Best but to give back to our community. Irvin Berlin’s classic holiday musical, “White Christmas” takes the stage December 13-22, with performance showtimes at 7:30 p.m. Tudsday-Sunday, 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For tickets call, 760980-1455 or visit dtworks.org. The Indio Performing Arts Center, 45175 Fargo Street, Indio.

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Let’s Do Lunch! program at Desert Hot Springs Senior Center In another program to help bring socialization and education to Coachella Valley Seniors, Jewish Family Service of the Desert (JFS) is proud to announce the launch of a new location of the ever popular Let’s Do Lunch! program at the Desert Hot Springs Senior Center beginning December 13 and ongoing on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 12:00-2:00 p.m. “We’re thrilled to welcome the Let’s Do Lunch! program to the Desert Hot Springs Senior Center and grateful for the opportunity to partner with Jewish Family Service of the Desert. This unique approach to senior engagement has a proven formula that I know will be embraced by our members,”

Wes Winter, Executive Director, Mizell Center and Desert Hot Springs Senior Center. “JFS is very excited to have the opportunity to partner with Desert Hot Springs Senior Center in bringing the social activity program Let’s Do Lunch! to residents of DHS and Sky Valley,” says JFS Director of Community Outreach Julie Hirsh. For more information on how you can be a part of this unique social activity program with educational lectures, games, art, exercise and live entertainment call Julie Hirsh at 760-325-4088 ext. 103. To support, donate or volunteer for JFS, visit JFSDesert.org or call 760-325-4088.

Desert Ensemble Theatre presents ‘Do Not Remove Label’ Desert Ensemble Theatre (DET) is presenting the world premiere of “Do Not Remove Label” December 9-11at the Palm Springs Cultural Center. The suspense thriller by Jerome Elliott Moskowitz is set during Hanukkah in1966, The story revolves around 12-year-old Bobby and his newly widowed mother, who are making latkes for the holiday. Then, a missing label on the sofa triggers an ill-timed visit by the FBI, and Hanukkah is turned upsidedown, focusing on intrigue and

espionage. Can next-door neighbor Cookie Balinsky save the day with rugelach and good cheer? The cast includes Yo Younger, Melanie Blue, Shawn Abramowitz, Richard Marlow and Brayden Gravdahl. Michael Pacas directs. “Do Not Remove Label,” is held December 9-11, 7:30 p.m. FridaySaturday; 2 p.m. Sunday, Desert Ensemble Theatre, Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 Baristo Road, Palm Springs. For tickets, visit desertensembletheatre.org.

Mink on the run It’s suspected that it was the Animal Liberation Front [ALF] that broke into a mink farm in Van Wert County, OH recently and “freed” as many as 40,000 of the little critters -- enough to make as many as 500 mink coats. If the ALF thought they were saving the lives of the little mammals, they were mistaken; many of them remained on the

farm, but most of them got away and were killed when caught. The local sheriff’s department warned that “minks are carnivorous mammals that stick to a diet consisting of fresh kills. They regularly hunt prey bigger than themselves. As a result, they can be a bothersome pest for homeowners, livestock owners, and property managers.”

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Coachella Valley Firebirds welcome hockey fans

The Coachella Valley’s newest sports attraction is bringing out foam fingers and logo jerseys all over. The Coachella Valley Firebirds, the desert’s own ice hockey expansion team and minor league affiliate of the American Hockey League’s (AHL) Seattle Kraken, has four home games scheduled for December at the sparkling new Acrisure Arena, the team’s home arena. Opponents will include the Tucson Roadrunners (December 18 and 20), Henderson Silver Nights (December 23), and Ontario Reign (December 28). Acrisure Arena features 300,000 square feet available for Firebirds games as well as major entertainment including

The Doobie Brothers and more. The deluxe arena offers 20 executive suites cantilevered over the lower seating bowl and loft clubs with private, premium club spaces serving Palm Springs craft beers. The AHL Firebirds takes its inspiration as a spiritual descendant of the Kraken, with the mythical firebird rising out of the flames of the desert to soar high above. The Firebirds and their parent team, the Seattle Kraken, even have a retail store for game swag located on El Paseo at San Pablo Avenue in Palm Desert. The Firebirds will have a variety of promotional and theme nights throughout the season which include giveaways, promotions, and more. Highlights include: December 18 home opener, December 23 ugly sweater night featuring Teddy Bear toss. Acrisure Arena is located at 75702 Varner Road in Thousand Palms. For tickets, call 888-6958778 or visit cvfirebirds.com

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The origins of ‘The 12 Days of Christmas’

Christmas carols can be heard far and wide from Thanksgiving weekend through Christmas Day. “The 12 Days of Christmas” is one of the most recognizable carols, and for good reason, as the popular song can trace its history back several centuries. Researchers have traced the earliest printed version of the poem on which the song is based all the way back to 1780. That’s three years before the signing of the Treaty of Paris, which officially ended the American Revolutionary War. The song has long been suspected to have been a way for Catholics in Britain to teach their children the catechism, as the 1700s was a controversial pe-

riod for Catholicism in the country. However, no documentary evidence exists in support of that theory, and many historians feel it is inaccurate. Others indicate that, while 1780 is likely the first time the poem was printed, the poem is likely much older than that, with origins potentially in France or Scotland. What is known is that the version many people recognize today, namely in song form, can be traced to the early twentieth century, when English singer and composer Frederic Austin first popularized the melody for the song. Austin performed that version of the song beginning in 1905, and it was first published in 1909.

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Easygoing spice blend is great for goodies and gifting

Here’s a quick recipe for easy homemade gingerbread spice mix, the perfect addition to your holiday repertoire. If pumpkin spice is the flavor of autumn, then gingerbread spice has to be the spice blend of winter. The ingredients are similar, but the balance of the spices yields a completely different result. Gingerbread spice can replace cinnamon in most recipes and is wonderful added to hot chocolate, coffee or chai tea. If nothing else, sprinkle it with sugar on hot buttered toast.

GINGERBREAD SPICE BLEND Yield: 1/3 cup Total Time: 5 minutes • 2 tablespoons cinnamon • 2 tablespoons ground ginger • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg • 1 teaspoon ground cloves • 1/4 teaspoon finely ground pepper

gingerbread spice in a food processor to make a paste. Unfold a sheet of puff pastry and spread the paste on the opened sheet. Fold the two opposite sides of the pastry in to meet in the middle, then fold into the middle again. Sprinkle generously with sugar. Slice crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces. Bake 12 to 14 minutes (pictured).

Blend all ingredients together. Store in an airtight container. Please note this stuff is potent! Th-th-th-th that’s all folks! Now, what do we do with all this holiday goodness?

SHORTCUT GINGERBREAD SNICKERDOODLE COOKIES

place 2 inches apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake at 350 F for 16 to 18 minutes or until set around the edges.

GINGERBREAD PALMIERS Yield: 36 cookies Total Time: 45 minutes

• 1 (16.5 ounce) tube refrigerated sugar cookie dough • 1/3 cup molasses • 1/4 cup flour • 1/4 cup crystallized ginger, diced • 2 teaspoons gingerbread spice

• 1 sheet from a (17.3) ounce package frozen puff pastry, thawed • 2 gingersnap cookies • 1/4 cup diced butter • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder • 2 tablespoons crystallized ginger, diced • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar + more for topping • 2 teaspoons gingerbread spice

Mix cookie dough with molasses, flour, ginger and gingerbread spice. Roll tablespoonful-size balls of dough in cinnamon and

Preheat oven to 425 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pulse gingersnap cookies, butter, cocoa powder, ginger, sugar and

Yield: 16 cookies Total Time: 30 minutes

GINGERBREAD MONKEY BREAD Yield: 12 servings Total Time: 1 hour

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar • 1 teaspoon gingerbread spice • 2 cans refrigerated biscuits • 1 cup brown sugar • 3/4 cup butter Preheat oven to 350 F degrees. Spray a 12-cup Bundt pan with cooking spray. Mix granulated sugar and gingerbread spice in a zip-top bag. Take refrigerated biscuits, separate biscuits, and cut each into quarters. Place in bag and shake to coat. Arrange biscuits in pan. In a small bowl, melt brown sugar with butter and pour over biscuit pieces. Bake 35 to 45 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Cool for 10 minutes, turn upside down onto serving plate and serve warm.

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This poor guy in Windham, NH got lucky, says the Association of Mature American Citizens. Kevin Butler accidentally tossed his wife’s wedding rings out with the trash. No sooner did the garbage truck leave, he found his wife searching for a paper napkin containing the rings. She’d wrapped them in the napkin to dry after

cleaning them. Against all odds, Kevin made his way to the dump and told the general services director what had happened. Despite the fact that they would have to search through about 20 tons of trash, Kevin managed to spot his trash bag. They opened it and, luckily, came across the napkin containing his wife’s rings.

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Author Neile Adams McQueen to sign copies of new novel If you’re looking for the perfect present for holiday gift giving, then be sure to stop by Just Fabulous Palms Springs, 515 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, on Sunday, December 11, from 2:30 to 4:40 p.m. when best-selling author, Neile Adams McQueen (pronounced “Neel”) will be signing copies of her memoir, “My Husband, My Friend,” about her life with her first husband, the iconic actor Steve McQueen, and her latest novel, “Miyami-San” (A Love Story) set in Manila, The Philippine Islands, during World War II in 1930. Neile Adams was married to Steve McQueen for fifteen and half years. In the 20th Anniversary edition of her memoir, “My Husband, My Friend,” Neile Adams McQueen tells the story of those alternating happy and turbulent years – a period during which the sixties revolution, with it’s sexual freedom and drug culture coincided with McQueen’s own mid-life crisis. Neile reveals the intimate story behind the breakup of the McQueens’ marriage – one that had been in every sense a partnership and was long regarded as one of Hollywood’s happiest unions. She writes of the later years and of the “black hole in his soul” that drove Steve into increasingly bizarre behavior. And then there is the heartwrenching story of McQueen’s final illness when cancer claimed him at the tragic young age of 50. Neile, who rode the dazzling Hollywood roller coaster with him,

reveals a Steve McQueen no one knew – his good side, his crazy side, his dark side…. “Miyami-San” (A Love Story) is a new book written Neile Adams McQueen. It is a story of love in all forms and how life is not about the storm – but learning how to dance in the rain. “Miyami-San” (A Love Story) is set in Manila, The Philippine Islands, in 1930. When the innocent and extraordinarily beautiful Mila Alvarez takes the stage at the Olympic Stadium one fateful night as the newly named Miami, she has no idea of the journey that lies before her. She transforms from a young, sheltered schoolgirl into an intuitively inventive and bold new star and soon finds fame and adoration throughout Southeast Asia and beyond. Along the way comes handsome Lt. John Holbrook who wreaks havoc on her young life as World War II looms ever closer. When she crosses paths with Japanese industrialist Koda Sato her life changes its trajectory. Neile Adams McQueen says, “The characters in Miyami-San (A Love Story) had been milling about in my mind for a long time, and were, in part, influenced by people and circumstances I’ve encountered in my own life. Then when the COVID 19 pandemic began in December of 2019, I came to the conclusion that it was time to write this book and commit the story to the page. And so I did. My novel, in many ways, parallels what is going on in the Ukraine right now.”

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mad Ali fought his last professional bout, losing to Trevor Berbick in a match that would be nicknamed “Drama in the Bahamas.”

On Dec. 8, 1854, Pope Pius IX proclaimed the doctrine of the Immaculate Conception, in which he asserted that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was from the moment of her conception free from the effects of “original sin.” On Dec. 9, 1868, the world’s first traffic light was erected near Westminster Bridge in London. It didn’t have much of a chance to prove its worth, however, as it had to be removed just a month later following a gas leak that caused one of its lights to explode. On Dec. 10, 1768, the first part of the first edition of the Encyclopedia Britannica, the oldest continuously published and revised work in the English language, was published and advertised for sale in Edinburgh, Scotland. On Dec. 11, 1981, after an extraordinary 21year career in the ring and despite pleas that it was time for him to definitively retire, American boxer Muham-

On December 12, 1917, with a loan of $90, Father Edward Flanagan founds an orphanage originally called The City of Little Men, dedicated to caring for atrisk children, with national headquarters in the village of Boys Town, Nebraska, for which it was later renamed. On December 13, 1978, the U.S. government honors women’s suffrage icon Susan B. Anthony by minting a dollar coin named for her, but its close similarity to the quarter ultimately doomed it for public acceptance. On December 14, 1997, in advance of a visit from Pope John Paul II, Cuban president Fidel Castro declares Christmas to be an official holiday for the first time since his takeover in 1959. (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.

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The wax will float on the water, and when the candle burns down, it won’t get stuck in the votive glass. — O.J. in Wyoming

• Burned rice? No problem. While it’s still hot, carefully remove to a new pot any rice not browned or blackened. Then top it with a single slice of white bread. Allow it to sit for several minutes under a tightly fitted lid. The burned smell is absorbed by the bread, and the rice is fit to eat. — M.U. in Michigan • Wrap the lint from your dryer in 6-inch strips of wax paper. Roll it up, twist both ends and you have a perfect firestarter. • Add a few drops of water to votive cups before adding a candle.

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• Plastic holiday tablecloths can be a festive addition to any family celebration. But what to do if you unpack yours and it’s wrinkled? Get those wrinkles out in a hurry with a hair dryer. Set the hair dryer to a low setting, and gently run the warm air over the wrinkles. Smooth and set the table. • Freshen rugs without the heavy perfume smell of store-bought brands; Simply sprinkle a little baking soda on your carpet and let it sit for about 10 minutes before vacuuming. • For light and unbelievably fluffy pancakes, try subbing the water in your recipe with club soda. Yummo. — E.S. in Florida (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.

Hobbies promote personal growth Hobbies can help people escape the daily grind. Though it’s easy to view hobbies as enjoyable ways to pass the time, they also can be vehicles that enrich your life. Hobbies are especially good at helping people learn new skills. They also may help boost professional and personal development. Hobbies play a vital role for a variety of reasons, and some hobbyists may be surprised to learn just how much their favorite form of escapism is benefitting their lives. • Hobbies may help to relieve stress by keeping you engaged with something you enjoy. Reducing stress may help you remain calm and be more productive at home, at work and in school. Reduced stress also translates into improved mental and physical health. • People who engage in hobbies experience new things and may interact with different people through their interests. This can give you various topics to discuss in conversation and make you more interesting to others. Learning skills through hobbies also means you will obtain specialized knowledge that you can impart on people with similar interests. • Hobbies can be creative outlets that take your mind off of other

things. For people who have trouble with meditation and other mindful ways to shut off their brains, hobbies can be a form of escapism that leaves you alone with your thoughts. According to the selfimprovement resource Personal Growth, most hobbies actually have a meditative effect on your thoughts because, no matter what you are doing, your awareness becomes completely focused on the hobby. • Hobbies can improve your social life and foster creative bonds with others, providing great ways to meet and get closer to people who share your interests. • Hobbies can help stave off boredom, providing productive outlets when there is nothing else available to fill the time. Hobbies can be more beneficial ways to spend your time than playing games on a phone or watching television. • Hobbies also may be educational and enrich knowledge through skill building. People who start with one hobby may find connections to other ones, further developing their knowledge and skill sets. If embracing new hobbies is on your list of resolutions for the upcoming year, individuals can rest assured that engaging in hobbies promotes personal growth in various ways.

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Were You Stationed at Fort Ord? I remember Fort Ord as a beautiful place to live, with perfect weather and the ocean right over the sand dunes. It was idyllic. But now over a thousand veterans have developed cancer after having served at Fort Ord. The likely culprit: chemicals in the drinking water, 40 of them, with trichloroethylene, or TCE, being most notable for causing different types of cancer. And once again, leaking tanks allowed chemicals to leach into the water supply.

It wasn’t until an anonymous call in 1984 that the EPA and other agencies learned about illegal dumping of drums of chemicals that were leaking into the soil. It was two years before the Army decided to clean it up. But there was concern in 1985 about the level of chemicals, and studies were done. The conclusion of many of the tests: Chemicals exceeded safe limits. An order went out that

those doing cleanup were not to tell the community, the press or other government agencies. The EPA labeled Fort Ord as a Super Fund site in 1990 because of leaking underground petroleum tanks, a landfill, a motor pool, a target range, a burn pit for drums of chemicals and other culprits. The base closed in 1994, but the housing was still used until 1997. Ring any bells? Think back to

Camp Lejeune and all the years it took to get the illnesses listed as presumptive after exposure to all the chemicals. And at this writing, Lejeune is the only base where the Department of Veterans Affairs assumes that service there caused so many of the health problems ... not only in veterans but their spouses and children. Veterans who have become ill after serving at Fort Ord have gone to the VA for care and have been told there’s no service connection between their illnesses and Fort Ord. To read more about Fort Ord, see www.fortordcleanup.com and click on “Cleanup Programs.” To see what was known when, click on “Documents.” Or call them at 800-852-9699. (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc

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GARAGE SALE Construction and Electrical Services

Full home service and repair, bathroom and kitchen remodeling, Electrical troubleshoot and repair, Main panel upgrades, Can light and ceiling fan install, interior and exterior painting, Plumbing repairs, Flood damage repair, Slab leak repairs, concrete and more...

10% senior or military discount To get started Call Jim 760-774-8609

License #856762

DRYWALL

PAINTING

Wright Painting Company Inc. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR CUSTOM PAINTING

Residential and Commercial Custom Painting Color Matching • Staining • Lacquering • Varnishing Faux Finishes • Decorative Metal Finishes Decorative Epoxy Flooring • Concrete Staining Clear Coating & much more!

FENCING Chain Link, Field Fencing, Wood Fence, Horse Corrals, Ornamental Iron and Electric Gates

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Free Estimates Locally Owned Servicing the High & Low Deserts for over 18 years

Jon Wright

CALL JOSH TODAY! (760) 668-3525

Lic.# 896477

Insured

FIREWOOD

Avocado • Eucalyptus Oak • Mix • Citrus

951-487-8508 760-282-7163 We Deliver FLOORING

CELL (760) 267-1849 FAX (760) 369-1972

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Lic. #1005687 • Insured & Bonded

QUALITY PAINTING • Interior & Exterior • Residential & Commercial • Excellent Prep

Lic.#979214 Bonded & Insured

Brian Sargeant • 760-365-2538 ROOFING

Johnson Roofing “We are on top of your roof” Michael Johnson Free Estimates

Ph. 760-361-2069 Cell 760-835-9132 Lic# 910927

Now accepting credit cards

TILE

Shumate’s Tile A Better Value Quality Craftsmanship No Short Cuts Serving The Hi-Desert for 32 yrs. Free Estimates, Free Design Consultations

(760) 228-1958 Cell (760) 333-5981 LIC. #745888

HANDYMAN

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GARAGE SALE

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ESTATE SALE

Estate Sale 63365 Jadeite St., Joshua Tree, CA All Day - Saturday & Sunday, Dec. 10th & 11th Nice dresser w/ mirror, three nice bookcases, end tables, display case, canvas tarps, serving bowls (from Hungary), tools, boxing dummy, and misc. items.

HOMES 4 RENT

SERVICES

2 Bed, 1 Bath Home Fenced yard, storage shed in Landers (760) 812-9034

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ROOMS 4 RENT

WANTED

29 Palms Room for Rent. House privileges, laundry, cooking, t.v. Close to shopping, restaurants & bus stop. $650mo + $250 Dep. (760) 361-6013

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SELL/TRADE

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Upcoming events in the desert

WildLights at the Living Desert

Weekly Magic of Lights A dazzling, drive-through holiday lights experience featuring favorite holiday scenes and characters of the season using the latest LED technology and digital animations. Experience Magic of Lights from the comfort and safety of your car as you wind through the sparkling path. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. through January 1. Empire Polo Club, 81800 Avenue 51, Indio. magicoflights. com/events/coachella-valley

December 9 Australia’s Thunder From Down Under This isn’t the type of show you just sit and watch — Thunder is a fully interactive experience. With chiseled bodies, seductive dance routines, cheeky humor, and boy-next-door charm, this is a show that you won’t be able to resist. 8 p.m. The Show at Agua Caliente Casino, 32250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. 800-5143849, aguacalientecasinos.com

Weekly Winterfest Discover the delight of the holiday season under blue skies and swaying palm trees, all decked out with dazzling lights and festive décor. Sip hot cocoa, spin around on the outdoor ice-skating rink, and enjoy a unique holiday-inspired golf experience –with activities and entertainment for the entire family. Indian Wells Golf Resort, Hyatt Regency Indian Wells, and Renaissance Esmeralda. tinyurl. com/mrykejba

December 9-10 Diane Schuur Two-time Grammy-winning vocalist/pianist is a leading vocalist in contemporary jazz, she is as eclectic as she is brilliant. Purple Room Supper Club, 1900 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. purpleroompalmsprings.com

Weekly WildLights A magical winter wonderland, complete with dazzling twinkling lights, light displays, and winter fun. The pathways take guests on an illuminated journey around the Zoo with endless awe-inspiring sights and festival photo ops. Guests can take a spin on the carousel and more. Selected nights through December 30. 6 to 9 p.m. 47900 Portola Avenue, Palm Desert. livingdesert.org December 9 Palm Springs Rewind The retrospective series will close out the year with a collection of non-traditional Christmas movies. Featured films include “Trading Places” (12/8) 8 p.m. Camelot Theatres, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs. 760-325-6565, psculturalcenter.org/pscc December 9 The Storm Large Holiday Ordeal What better way to celebrate the holiday season than with Storm Large? She will love you, leave you, delight you, and abuse you with wicked charm and stunning vocals. 8 p.m. McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. 760-340-2787, mccallumtheatre.com

December 9-11 8th Annual Official Latino Film and Arts Festival Featuring over 100 films will be screened, the majority presented in English, alongside industry and filmmaker panels. Palm Springs Art Museum, 101 N. Museum Drive, Palm Springs. psmuseum.org or officiallatino.com December 10 Harry Connick Jr. The American singer, pianist, composer, and actor continues to establish himself as a legendary live performer with millions of recordings sold around the world. 8 p.m. The Show at Agua Caliente Casino, 32250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. 800-5143849, aguacalientecasinos.com December 10 Second Saturday This free community concert series for all ages features activities, local food vendors, craft beer, and live music. This month’s concert features soul/Motown music by Tom Kenny & The Hi-Seas and Salton City Surf Club. 3 to 9 p.m. 82868 Miles Ave., Indio. eventspalmsprings.com/indiocenterstage December 12 Alton Brown Live Audiences can expect more comedy, more music, more highly unusual cooking demos, and more potentially dangerous sciencey stuff. 7 p.m. McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. 760-340-2787, mccallumtheatre.com

// December 8, 2022