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THE DESERT MOBILE HOME NEWS CELEBRATING THE DESERT COMMUNITIES FOR 69 YEARS
• A Calvin and Hobbes comic from 1992 referred to the start of the universe as the “Horrendous Space Kablooie” because they thought “The Big Bang” was too boring. • When a man noticed that his food supply was mysteriously diminishing he set up a webcam, only to discover that a woman had been living in one of his closets -for a year! • The cable car is the only moving National Historic Monument in the world. • In 2013, Belgium created five limited edition stamps that smelled and tasted like chocolate. • A service operated in several Chinese cities that we’d like to see replicated in America is that of “jam busting.” Drivers stuck in traffic snarls who urgently need to be somewhere make a phone call and two people show up on a motorbike. While one stays with the driver’s car, the other transports the frustrated driver to their destination. • Modern negligence law resulted from a 1932 Scottish court case, Donoghue v. Stevenson, aka the “Snail in the Bottle” case, in which Mrs. May Donoghue sued beer manufacturer Mr. David Stevenson after she drank a bottle of ginger beer with a dead snail in it and became ill. (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.
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A Master of Disguise Takes Palm Canyon Theatre by Storm
aroness Orczy’s classic novel, “The Scarlet Pimpernel,” is now a sweeping and exciting musical by lyricist/book writer Nan Knighton and composer Frank Wildhorn. This lavish musical, directed and choreographed by multi-Desert Theatre award-winner Derik Shopinski creatively combines history with dynamic music and a swashbuckling storyline. It’s 1794 and “Madame Guillotine” is busily balancing the scales between the classes; as France’s Reign of Terror surges forward, a brave band of Englishmen risk their lives to rescue the intended victims of the guillotine. Their leader and hero is an enigmatic master of disguise known by his calling card: the red, star-shaped wildflower known as the Scarlet Pimpernel. The tale of The Scarlett Pimpernel begins in a theatre in France. The heroine Marguerite, played hauntingly by Se Layne, is performing with her troop; she announces it is her last performance as she has met and
fallen in love with a handsome English Lord, Percival Blakeney, played with panache by Paul Grant. The show is abruptly halted in the name of the Revolutionary Tribunal by Citizen Clavelin, Marguerite’s former lover – played with dastardly intent by Eric Stein-Steele. Blackmailed by Chavelin, Marguerite reluctantly assists him by revealing the location of St. Cyr who is slated for execution. This provides the foundation for this not-to-be-missed adventure, which resonates with historical references and is filled with undercurrents of love, sacrifice, deception and loyalty. The Scarlet Pimpernel runs February 10-March 5. Show times are 7 p.m. on Thursdays, 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets are $38 for adults; $34 for seniors; $17 for students. Group discounts are available. For tickets, call 760323-5123 or palmcanyontheatre.org. Located at 538 N. Palm Canyon Dr.
Fascinating facts about the Super Bowl • The Super Bowl is the second-highest eating day for Americans (behind Thanksgiving). About 8 million pounds of guacamole is consumed on Super Bowl Sunday! • 12 NFL teams have never won the Super Bowl (4 have never even been). The four teams are the Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars, Detroit Lions, and Cleveland Browns. The other seven teams who have been and lost are the Minnesota Vikings, Buffalo Bills, Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, Arizona Cardinals, Tennessee Titans, and Los Angeles Chargers. • The University of California at Berkeley is the school which produced the most Super Bowl QBs. This includes Jared Goff, Joe Kapp, Craig Morton, Vince Ferragamo, and Aaron Rodgers.
• Each team gets a lot of footballs. And by lots, I mean 108 total footballs per team. 54 of those are meant for practice and 54 are meant for the actual game. On average during the Super Bowl, 120 footballs are used with the rest used for the kickers. • The NFL has traditionally not held the Super Bowl in stadiums with a climate of less than 50 degrees Farenheit unless it is covered or has a retractable roof. That is why most of them are held in warm-weather cities, 11 of the 55 being in Miami. • A special coin is used for the coin toss. Highland Mint crafts a specific unique coin to use for the toss, with an image of the Lombardi Trophy to signify “heads” and another image representing the current Super Bowl for “tails”.
1. ART: Where is the Prado Museum located? 2. GEOGRAPHY: What is the only country that the Equator and the Tropic of Capricorn pass through? 3. LANGUAGE: What does the Latin phrase “tempus fugit” mean? 4. MATH: What is another name for the division sign? 5. MUSIC: How long did it take singer Bob Dylan to write the big hit “Blowin’ in the Wind”? 6. ANIMAL KINGDOM: How many times on average does a ruby-throated hummingbird flap its wings in one second? 7. MOVIES: Which movie features the line, “Keep the change, ya filthy animal”? 8. LITERATURE: Which novel features four children named Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy? 9. TELEVISION: What is Joey’s famous line in the sitcom “Friends”? 10. ANATOMY: What is a common name for the pinna in human anatomy? (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc. Answer on page 6
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Calendar of events February 10 America The Grammy Award-winning soft rock duo brings their memorable hits that include “A Horse with No Name,” “Ventura Highway,” and “Sister Golden Hair.” 8 p.m. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84245 Indio Springs Pkwy, Indio. 800827-2946, fantasyspringsresort.com February 10 Penn & Teller One of the most-beloved resident headline act in Las Vegas history, magic’s legendary duo bring their current show to the Coachella Valley. 8 p.m. The Show, 32250 Bob Hope Dr., Rancho Mirage. 800-514-3849, aguacalientecasinos.com February 10-11 PBR: Pendleton Whiskey Velocity Tour Featuring some of the best bull riders in the world go head to head with the fiercest bulls in the country, the tour brings high-energy sound, lighting, special effects, and edge-of-your-seat action! 8 p.m. Acrisure Arena, 75702 Varner Road. 888-695-8778, acrisurearena.com February 11 Air Supply The legendary duo will delight audiences with their hits “Lost in Love,” “All Out of Love,” “Sweet Dreams,” and “Making Love Out of Nothing at All.” 8 p.m. The Show, 32250 Bob Hope
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Drive, Rancho Mirage. 800-514-3849, aguacalientecasinos.com February 11 Dr. George Charity Car Show One of the preeminent car shows in the desert features cars, trucks, and motorcycles from all over the country. There will be a raffle, silent auction, and live entertainment. All proceeds benefit the Desert Cancer Foundation. Indian Well Tennis Garden, 78200 Miles Avenue, Indian Wells. palmspringscruisinassociation.com February 11 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 rock, top 40s, and dance music by Pulp Vixen. 6 to 9 p.m. 82868 Miles Ave., Indio. eventspalmsprings.com/indiocenterstage February 13 Balourdet String Quartet This outstanding quartet has won many prestigious awards and grants. The mix of classics you can expect to hear is equally diverse, including works by Debussy, Beethoven, Haydn, and others. 7:30 p.m. Richards Center for the Arts, 2248 Ramon Road, Palm Springs. psconcerts.org Serving 110 Mobile Manufactured Home and RV Parks in the Coachella, Morongo and Yucca Valley for 69 years. The Mobile Home News is a household tradition for the 55+ manufactured home park and RV Park population. Available at clubhouses and racks in manufactured home parks. Also available in many area businesses and senior centers. Businesses or private parties interested in advertising to the 55+ community please call 760-365-3315. News, photos or editorial submissions or story ideas should be sent to news@desertmobilehomenews.com Titles registered and all contents copyright 2023 by Gold Mountain California News Media Inc. All rights reserved.
ACROSS 1. Sunctions 5. Records electric currents associated with contractions of the heart 8. Trigonometric function (abbr.) 11. Secret political clique 13. Type of gibbon 14. Nocturnal S. American rodent 15. Famed American playwright 16. Mesopotamian goddess 17. Abba __, Israeli politician 18. Long ridge of gravel and sediment 20. A place to stay
21. Actor Idris 22. One who behaves in a rebellious way 25. A way to measure movement 30. Distinguish oneself 31. Type of drug (abbr.) 32. Basketball great Baylor 33. Masses of salivary matter 38. Calls balls and strikes 41. Plant that grows along the ground 43. A recreational activity in the air 45. Consumes too much 47. Island nation 49. Pistol 50. Mixtures of soul and calypso
55. Ancient Greek City 56. Similar 57. Roughly trimmed tree trunk used in a Scottish game 59. Semitic fertility god 60. Born of 61. Frogs, toads, tree toads 62. School in the northeast (abbr.) 63. Soviet Socialist Republic 64. “__ the Man” Musical, baseball player
DOWN 1. Fiddler crabs 2. Discount 3. Partner to “flows” 4. Ethnic group of Laos
5. Beloved “Seinfeld” character 6. Book of tickets 7. The last name of “Hermione” 8. Type of TV package 9. Helps to heal a cut 10. Town in Galilee 12. Actor Horsley 14. “Hocus Pocus 2” actor Ed 19. Bird-loving group (abbr.) 23. They respond when someone is sick 24. Emerged 25. Midway between south and southeast 26. Monetary unit of Afghanistan 27. Unit of work or energy 28. Indicates near 29. Famed river 34. For each 35. News organization 36. CNN’s founder 37. They __ 39. Areas off to the side 40. Satisfies 41. A spare bed 42. Legendary singer Diana 44. Frothy mass of bubbles 45. A kind of sorcery 46. River in South Africa 47. Philippine Island 48. County in China 51. S. American plant 52. Beverage containers 53. Edge 54. Protein-rich liquids 58. Moved quickly on foot Answers on page 6
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Lowering Our Drug Costs
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I got a shock the other day when I went to the pharmacy to pick up the latest refill of my three drugs and realized that the pharmacy assistant had neglected to run it through GoodRx, the program that helps reduce the price of our drugs. Once he did that, the cost dropped significantly. It made me realize just how much other seniors are paying for the drugs we need to stay healthy. There are ways to cut those costs. It just takes a little work and a lot of monitoring on our part to make sure it happens. As mentioned, there’s GoodRx (goodrx.com), which I’ve used for several years. Their website isn’t the easiest to use, but after you try it once, you’ll appreciate being able to cut the costs of your drugs every time you need a refill. There are other ways as well:
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RxAssist (www.rxassist.org) has programs that are run by the pharmaceutical companies to help those who can’t afford their prescriptions. If your drugs cost more than $10, present your RxAssist card to get the lowest price. Check the website for a long directory of patient assistance programs. Beware that some programs involve a small fee to be a member and many have eligibility requirements. Consider Walmart pharmacies for their generic program. A 30-day prescription will cost $4 and only $10 for a 90-day prescription. Not all generic drugs will qualify for those prices, but it’s worth making a call to your local Walmart pharmacy to find out if your drugs are on that list. NeedyMeds website (www. needymeds.org) was started by a physician in 1997 to help gather information about reduced drug and health
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care costs. The website says over $337 million has been saved so far. And finally, check the prices at Mark Cuban’s Cost Plus Drugs (costplusdrugs.com). For some drugs, this one is the lowest of all. (c) 2023 King Features Synd., Inc.
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The Desert Art Center, 73-years strong and the valley’s largest artist collective, invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a new pop-up exhibit in the Studio Gallery, curated by Tysen Knight, titled Expressions of Color and Brilliance, February 10 through 12, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The exhibit explores the art of three African American artists from the Coachella Valley on their journey of self-expression, while seeking to reach out, touch, communicate and bring people together with their art. Denny Pascasio dubs his toon-influenced multiverse of art “Gutterdoodles -- just like a full gutter, it all comes from the top and you pull a lot more out from it than expected.” Brittney S. Price is a fine artist and muralist raised in the valley. She specializes in impactful visual commentary on current events and brings representation for the often overlooked Black American Female perspective. Tysen Knight is an international artist, muralist and award winning filmmaker. His “Masterpiece Mash-Ups” remix his artwork with his version of classics from artists such as Picasso, Basquiat and Warhol into colorful, graphic creations. Find the Desert Art Center at 550 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs. Fot more info, visit desertartcenter.org.
Toadzilla Forest rangers in Queensland, Australia on patrol in Conway National Park got quite a shock recently when they came across Toadzilla. The average toad weighs in at about 3 ounces! Toadzilla, the name the rangers gave the cane toad they found, weighed nearly six pounds.
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Balourdet String Quartet concert Award-winning classical string ensemble, Balourdet String Quartet, will be performing live in concert at Richards Center for the Arts at Palm Springs High School on Monday, February 13, at 7:30 p.m. Single tickets for this event are $30. For tickets or information please call 760-7700774 or visit the association’s website at psconcerts.org.
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10-minute black bean and corn salsa is
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Black bean and corn salsa
loaded with Southwest flavor and texture. Scoop over grilled meats or serve with tortilla chips and watch it disappear at your next gathering. • black beans • corn • red bell pepper or chopped tomato • red onions • fresh jalapeño peppers • fresh cilantro • fresh lime • salt and pepper - to taste • avocado 1. Place well-drained black beans, corn, bell pepper, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, and lime in a mixing bowl. 2. Cover and refrigerate up to 2 days. 3. Prior to serving, toss ingredients together and add salt and pepper, to taste.
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• Save smaller bits of leftover veggies in a large freezer-safe container or bag, in the freezer. When it’s full, make vegetable soup. • Keep salt or baking soda by the stove for small quick cleanups. A good dose of salt will stop an egg from running all over
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the place. Dip a damp cloth in baking soda for a handy scrub. Although a handful of either might work in a pinch on a small flare-up on the stove, you should have a fire extinguisher close by for fires.
a caution: walls only. Especially if you have an elderly resident (or a child), do not wax the inside of the tub, and make sure to have a nonslip mat in the tub at all times.”
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Yucca Valley Chamber music at the museum The Hi-Desert Nature Museum will welcome violinist Debbie Amador and special guests Jim Lakey on cello, Dave Leon on Double Bass, and members of the Joshua Tree Youth Orchestra for a wonderful presentation titled “The Spirit of Strings“. The presentation will feature string pieces from several of classical music’s all-star composers such as Ludwig van Beethoven, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Georg Friedrich Händel, Henry Purcell, and more! Register online at hidesertnaturemuseum.org, or visit the Hi-Desert Nature Museum Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Registration can also be done at the Yucca Valley Community Center Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2p.m.
The most popular Valentine’s Day gifts Valentine’s Day sparks one of the busiest shopping seasons of the year. Though it might not inspire the masses quite like Black Friday, Valentine’s Day compels millions of people to find gifts for that special someone in their lives each February. In fact, the National Retail Federation’s Annual 2022 Valentine’s Day Spending Survey found that the average person expected to devote $175 to Valentine’s Day spending in 2022. Any heartfelt gift can light up a sweetheart’s smile on Valentine’s Day, but certain items tend to be more popular than others on February 14. Though Valentine’s Day shoppers can always go their own way when shopping for their sweethearts, some of the more traditional gifts remain wildly popular. In its survey, the NRF found that these
go-to gifts maintained their status as the most popular items for individuals to show their love for that special someone in 2022: Candy: Fifty-six percent of survey respondents indicated they planned to buy candy for their sweetheart on Valentine’s Day. Though any candy can suffice, chocolates inside a heart-shaped box tend to be especially popular in mid-February. Greeting cards: Greeting cards will
likely never go out of style, as 40 percent of respondents indicated they would give a card in 2022. Flowers: The appeal of a bouquet is undeniable, prompting 37 percent of shoppers to give flowers on Valentine’s Day. A night out: A romantic night out is perhaps as meaningful as ever in a world still emerging from the pandemic. So it’s no surprise that 31 percent of respondents indicated they planned to take their sweethearts out for a night on the town in 2022. Jewelry: Though it might rank below the others on this list, jewelry remains a go-to gift on Valentine’s Day. And with total Valentine’s Day spending on jewelry estimated at more than $6 billion in 2022, this could be where most Valentine’s Day dollars go this February.