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Take a cowboy, a construction worker, a sailor, an Indian, a traffic cop and a biker, put them all together, and what do you have? The Village People, of course! Join Tidbits for a look at one of music’s most interesting combinations. (Answers on page 16)

• As French composer and music producer Jacques Morali strolled the streets of New York City’s Greenwich Village, he happened on to Felipe Rose dancing in an American Indian costume. Rose was of Puerto Rican and Lakota Sioux descent and worked part-time as a bartender, dancing to the customer’s tables with jungle bells on his boots as he served drinks. • Morali then conceived the idea of a musical group uniquely made up of individuals from the Village’s wide variety of social groups, and began looking for possibilities.

Jacques Morali was inspired to write about it and composed the number in about 20 minutes. Victor Willis came up with the words, and the horns, strings and driving beat were added. This 1978 tune has been performed as a group dance everywhere from dances in the school gym to wedding receptions to sporting events. The New York Yankees began using it as a middle-of-thefifth inning break in 1996. The Village People themselves led the crowd through the motions at the 2008 Major League Baseball All-Star game in Yankee Stadium.

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• As the Village People were basking in the 26 • While attending a Broadway production of The weeks of “Y.M.C.A.” on the Billboard charts, Wiz, he found his police officer, Victor Willis. Hideki Saijo recorded his own Japanese version made workouts • Proper Technique Victor’s friend Alex Briley Tailor was commissioned Accountability Encouragement THE VILLAGE PEOPLE: Turn to page 4 to play the G.I., and a Brooklyn Tunnel • toll CLIP AND SAVE collector, Glenn Hughes, was added as the biker. Morali placed a classified ad in a music trade magazine announcing auditions for the other slots. The ad read: “Macho Types Wanted: Must Dance and have a Mustache.” From these beginnings, the Village People were born.

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March 28released - April 18, 2010 (Vol. 6: #14-17) • During the disco era, the Village People ten albums and numerous singles, selling more than 65 million recordings. During their heyday, Corrections due by: noon., Tues., 3/23/10 Madonna and Joan Rivers appeared as the group’s opening act in Las Vegas. Most people Three second basemen have com1. Name the singer who Man” recorded remember “Macho and “In 1.the Navy,” 36 901 Cook St. piled four consecutive 100-RBI sea“The Girl Is a Devil” and “Nite Owl.” but the long-enduring “Y.M.C.A.” is by far the Palm Desert sons. Name two of them. 2. Name the first No. 1 hit (from You get a hot dog, chips or group’s biggest hit. 2. Who was the first Colorado-born 760773-0364 their first album) by Kris Kross. What coleslaw & a beverage (reg. $6.78) Coupon valid for up to 4 people. • After visiting New York’s 23rd Street Y.M.C.A., player to be elected to Baseball’s Hall was the year? Not valid with other offers. • Expires: April 18, 2010 of Fame? 3. Who had a No. 1 hit with “(I Just) 3. Four NFL players have made 10 Died in Your Arms” and when? consecutive Pro Bowls, been named 4. What do these hits have in comAP Defensive Player of the Year and mon: “The Purple People Eater,” won a Super Bowl. Name three of “Witch Doctor” and “The Chipmunk All rights reserved. Property of: them. Song”? 4. Name the last University of �� early group was originally 5. Which Kansas freshman men’s basketball known LOWEST as The Triumphs and then The Luxurious HUGE PRICES!player before Xavier HenryCar �� in pe 2009 to at Mascots? (Hint: They had a big hit ting P.O. Box 2207 dget Prices tally at least 30 points in aBu game. in Train.”) the Valley for: with “Love ! SELECTION Palm Springs, CA 92263 5. Entering the 2009-10 NHL sea6. Name the 1950s tune that’s been BEST CUSTOMER Phone: 760.320.0997 son, how many times has New Jersey covered by all these artists: Bobby Fax: 760.320.1630 • Hardwood  SERVICE!  goalie Martin Brodeur recorded 10 or Day, Thurston Harris, Frankie email: valleybits@msn.com more shutouts in a season? Lymon, Clyde McPhatter, Cliff • Laminate 6. Before Jimmie Johnson won the Richard, Huey Lewis and Billy Auto Club 500 race in California in Gilman. • Tile • Carpet 2010, how many consecutive times Answers VACUUM 1. Gene Chandler. His biggest hit, Hundreds of rolls of carpet andhad a Roush Fenway driver captured the February event? however,thousands was “Duke Earl” 1962. ofof sq. ft. ofintile in stock for CLEANER Must present this ad. 7. When was the last time American IMMEDIATE or PICKUP! 2. “Jump,” 1992. ItINSTALLATION stayed on the Hot With minimum $1,500 purchase. tennis players See store for details. Limited time offer. 100 chartCathedral for eight weeks. Indiowon both the men’s and City � Mathis TARGET � women’s singles titles in the same 3. Cutting Crew, in 1985. Open 7 days Brothers 81-425 Hwy 111 67-555 E. Palm Canyon Dr. E . P year at the U.S. Open? a lm C 111 of the 4. Produced in Target) 1958, parts (Across from Mathis Bros.) (Across from 111 any FINANCING on � Answers � songs were recorded at fast speeds in Dr. (760) (760) 324-9797 AVAILABLE � 775-9229 1. Charlie Gehringer (1932-36), Jeff some of the first attempts to create Kent (1997-2002) and Chase Utley new sounds on records. (2005-08). 5. The O’Jays. “Love Train” hit the

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• The East Room has served many different purposes during its history. Abigail Adams used • L’Enfant called the area the Capital City. To it as a laundry room. During the Civil War, it Thomas Jefferson it was Federal Town, while served as quarters for Union troops. Years later, The Washington referred to it as Federal City. Four school seniors suffering high Jackie Kennedy used it as a theater for the commissioners who were appointed to obtain the skipped from “spring performingfever” arts. It was also wheretheir the bodies of property preferred to call the city Washington, and went classesLincoln morning both Abraham and JohntoF. the Kennedy lay which became its permanent name. in state following their assassinations. beach instead. After lunch, they • The name of James Hoban is not a well-known

one, but his accomplishment lives on. When returned to school and told their When fifteenth president James Buchanan took Thomas Jefferson organized a competition latehebecause they that teacher told his succesWhite House, of thewere his leave to obtain the best design for the President’s sor, Abraham Lincoln, “My dear sir, if you are as while experienced this House, a striking entry was submitted bythey’d as I am on House Whitetire theflat happy on entering a indeed.” man happy very a are you leaving, his Irish immigrant. Jefferson himself presentedcarpooling together to the school. own design; however, he and seven others were relief, she smiled. their to Much outdone by Hoban, who went on to design many Proof: •Ad Over the years, presidents have added what other public buildings on the Eastern seaboard.“Youwere test today,” missed deemedanecessities to their she home. Millard

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• Did you know that there is a place in the contiguous U.S. where you can stand on American soil and look south into Canada? You’ll find it in Voyageurs National Park in northern Minnesota, where the U.S./Canadian border winds its way through the many lakes and islands of that region. At one point, the lateral border bends south for several miles, turns back west, then bends south again before resuming its track eastward. The configuration forms a “peninsula” of Canadian land several miles square, which pokes into northern Minnesota, placing that portion of the state -- including the remote little town of Kettle Falls, MN -- north of the Canadian border! • One area in the eastern portion of the border is formed by the magnificent Niagara Falls. Horseshoe Falls, at a height of 173 feet (53 meters), is located entirely in Canada. The water is 184 feet (56 meters) deep at the base of Horseshoe Falls. American Falls is entirely within the U.S., and is 182 feet (56 meters) high. About 37 million gallons of water roar over the two falls every minute, with 90 percent of that amount thundering over Horseshoe Falls. About 20 million people visit Niagara Falls every year, and more camera film is sold there than anywhere else in the world. • Visitors to Edmonton, Alberta, can make a stop by North America’s largest shopping center, the West Edmonton Mall. Covering about 48 city blocks, the mall was the world’s largest for 23 years before being passed by in 2004. Shoppers can browse in more than 800 stores, choose among 100 places to eat, or splash in the indoor wave pool at the world’s largest indoor waterpark, covering 4.9 acres. An indoor lake houses a life-size replica of Christopher Columbus’ ship, the Santa Maria. • Canada’s province of Newfoundland is home to the oldest European settlement 31 of St. in North America. Tues., On theMarch feast day John the Baptist in 1497, explorer John Cabot discovered Newfoundland, which probably accounts for the name of the new settlement founded there, St. John’s.

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Does he know he has your support if he were to find a new companion? Often, both fathers and adult children fail to communicate these thoughts because it’s an uncomfortable subject for both of them. It appears that he is depressed and finds his current lifestyle empty and unsatisfying. His loneliness is absolutely certain to continue until changes are made. The TV, shallow as it is, can become a substitute for a friend but it is only a mindless way of passing time and filling a void. Older single men who are living alone and without the companionship and love shared with a partner, can lose interest in their personal appearance. They do not exercise much, they begin to like themselves less and lose interest in socializing and interacting with others. Women are attracted by happy, positive, energetic and sensitive men who will provide the role of protective caretaker. Let him know that it troubles you and your siblings to see him let his life go to waste this way. Assure him that you all agree that it is ok for him to take an interest in meeting single females who could provide companionship and fill the emptiness in his life. You and your siblings could take turns having him to your homes for dinner to get him out of the house and involved with the family. Use the time for encouraging him to enroll in a class, get active in

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church, or join a senior center and get involved in the many social events they offer. There are many, many clubs and organizations looking for volunteers and members to participate in worthwhile causes. It’s not possible to be involved this way without meeting people -- and available members of the opposite sex. He may have fun attending a cooking school, joining a history book club or going on other outgoing diversions. Frequently, sports friend’s wives invite a single man as a fourth for dinner or cards. Blind dates can become partners. Mine did! Remind dad that grief will be over when he chooses to make it so. Life is an adventure, and he shouldn’t be missing out on his share of happiness! Final

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spent about a week, off and on, watching his business. The alleged “retiree” showed up at the store every day and spent the entire day at the store. I observed him helping customers and sitting in an office doing bookwork. When he was called back into the Social Security office to explain his actions, he said he just went there every day to visit his friends and greet the customers. Ad Proof:But after further investigation, he was essentially still running the business, which caused Bram’s his claim for retirement benefits to be denied. My point is this: are really turning the 1/16th page, BlackIf &you White business over to your wife and Jan. 10 - Feb. 14, 2010 are really going to be doing work that’s worth $14,160 or less, then you will 6: Issue #3for-#8] be[Volume “retired” and eligible Social Security benefits. It’s just that youdue will have proveMon. those01/04/10 allegations Corrections by: 6topm, to the folks at the Social Security office. And don’t be surprised if you see a government car parked outside your business for a while after you apply for Social Security! If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has the answer. Contact him at thomas.margenau@comcast.net. To find out more about Tom Margenau and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com.

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The easy answer to your question is that, yes, you can make up to $14,160 per year and still qualify for all of your Social Security benefits. But I think you’re going to learn that getting those benefits won’t be so easy. And that’s because you run your own business. You’re going to have to jump over a few more hurdles to prove to the Social Security Administration that you will not be too involved in your company. To explain why that’s an issue, I have to start with this basic Social Security premise: You must be retired to be eligible for retirement benefits. But over the years, lawmakers have liberalized that rule. First, by setting income thresholds (that’s the $14,160 limit mentioned above) that allow people to work part time and still be eligible for Social Security. Second, by changing the law to allow people over their “full retirement age” (currently age 66) to work, earn as much as they want and collect Social Security benefits at the same time. Frankly, I wish they had extended that unlimited income policy to all Social Security beneficiaries. Then we wouldn’t have the convoluted earnings penalty rules we have today, and I wouldn’t have to spend an entire column explaining why self-employed business owners under full retirement age might not qualify for Social Security. But wishful thinking aside, let’s get back to the way things are, which forces the Social Security Administration to question your retirement status. That’s essentially because you are in a position to control your earnings. When a person who works for wages applies for Social Security benefits and says he or she is going to make less than $14,160 per year, it’s easy to verify that allegation. A quick check of pay stubs or a W-2 form provides all the evidence that’s needed to show the worker is earning less than the legal income threshold. But it’s not so cut and dried for a self-employed business owner like you. You said you are turning the business over to your wife. If you are really doing that, that’s one thing. But if the transfer of the company to your wife is really just a paper transaction, while you continue to stay heavily involved in the day-to-day affairs of the business -- as experience shows is often the case -- then you will not be considered “retired” and will not be eligible for Social Security benefits. Also, you said you would be paying yourself $14,160. If you are legitimately reducing your involvement in the business to the point where you are actually performing services worth $14,160, that’s one thing. But if you are paying yourself that amount of money simply to stay under the Social Security earnings limit while you continue to run and manage the business, then once again, you will not be considered “retired” and will not be eligible for Social Security benefits. Here’s a true story that might help illustrate what I’m talking about: In the early part of my career with SSA, one of my jobs was to investigate business owners who were alleging retirement. One case involved a man who owned a furniture store. When he turned 62 and applied for Social Security, he told us that he was turning the business over to his son. I

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Dramatic Art. Alex is best known for playing Dr. Elizabeth Corday on “ER.” Recently, she co-starred on ex-brother-in-law Joseph Fiennes’ new ABC series, “FlashForward,” as Fiona Banks. In 2006, Ralph and longtime love, Francesca Annis (who played Gertrude to his Hamlet on Broadway), separated after 11 years together. Ralph most recently appeared in a small but unforgettable role in the Oscar-winning ﬁlm “The Hurt Locker,” and will appear this May in “Clash of the Titans” with old friend and “Schindler’s List” co-star Liam Neeson. ***

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I was just wondering what happened to one of my favorite TV shows, “Without a Trace”? Will it be coming back? -- Addie H., via e-mail

CBS pulled the plug on the missing-persons crime drama back in May, citing declining ratings. Series regular Anthony LaPaglia has been keeping himself very busy with various ﬁlm roles, his most recent being “A View From the Bridge,” an adaptation of the famous Arthur Miller play in which Anthony will take on the lead role of Eddie (and he is also a producer). Poppy Montgomery stars in the ABC pilot “True Blue,” about six former best friends who rose through the ranks at the San Francisco Police Department and reunite to solve the murder of one of their own. ***

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Tidbits of Coachella Valley

Vol. VI Issue 15

by Kara Kovalchik & Sandy Wood

ANSWERS

KFWS • MindGym

March 22, 2010

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