Beat The Heat With Blues and Jonathon Boogie Long, have previously won the Guitar Center / Gibson Nationwide ‘King of the Blues’ contest. The third a local favorite, Gino Matteo, was the runner up. When these three Blues Masters close the show together...the guitars will be on fire. In total six musical acts will grace the two stages at this daylong event. The Blues Bash will also offer great food and beverages, eclectic vendors, plus a chance to win a Epiphone SG electric guitar, and other prizes. Gates open at 10:00 am, music starts at 11:00 am and goes until 7 pm. It is a fun filled day for the whole family, and especially Blues Lovers. Borrego Springs and the 600,000 acre Anza Borrego State Park, There’s a first time for every- Julian can easily transport you thing, but certainly not the An- back in time with its small town nual Julian Blues Bash, in Julian, ambience and friendly people. CA now celebrating its 17th The main street is walkable so year. Known for fresh baked park the car and explore. pies, this old gold mining community is a treasure in itself and The event will take place on Sata must go if you’ve never been. urday, June 20th at the beautiful Situated in the foothills above 100 year old Menghini Winery By Françoise Rhodes, Editor
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Tickets, performer’s videos, a map and more information are available on their website www. robb-bowerpresents.com. Tickets in advance are $30, and $35 the day of the show, kids 12 and under are free, 13 to 17 only $5 and all Military Active or Retired w/ This year’s event will feature ID and their spouse are $20 each. Three Kings of the Blues. Two of the performers, Boscoe France Parking is free. located 3 miles north of downtown Julian, nestled in the foothills of Volcan Mountain. Surrounded by apple orchards and a six acre vineyard, the winery produces approximately 4,000 cases of wine annually.
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Notes from the Editor
Dear Editor, Thank you for the article on mobile home skirting. After reading it my husband decided to do some checking around the house and even went underneath. Lo and behold he found an issue with the dryer vent. Thanks to the Desert Mobile Home News, we averted a potential crisis, plus it gave my husband something to do! Sincerely, Joan in Sky Valley
As I sit here writing my notes I have a box of Kleenex on one side of me, a bottle of water on the other and a bag of throat lozenges somewhere in between. Yes, I have the dreaded summer cold! Of course it happens right before the weekend. So for those of you not feeling so well you aren’t the only ones. My doctor (who is not a GP) told me to go to Urgent Care and make sure all it is, is a summer cold. If I’m not feeling better by tomorrow I will. On another note, I think the cover story looks like a lot of fun. Blues in Julian, sounds like a perfect way to spend a day.
Hi Joan in Sky Valley, Sometimes the obvious is the first thing we overlook. In walking around my own home I’ve noticed I have a tendency to check certain things and forget others. With this in mind, I have decided to make sure there are articles in the paper for manufactured homes and recreational vehicles that simply remind us or point out necessities of our homes and RV’s.
Enjoy the paper, I’m going to bed and sleep off this cold! Ahh…..Choooooo………
Françoise PS. Glad I helped out with the hubby;-)
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Need A New Roof? More and more contractors are not even mentioning the double layered. They have discovered that they come back more often to make repairs on double layered shingles. Remember, the day will come when you will have to replace the shingles again. The work involved and cost for the removal of a double layer of shingles is staggering However, if you’re thinking compared to a single layer. Some about putting a second layer local building codes prohibit of shingles over an existing two shingle layers and almost all shingle roof, most of the newer forbid adding a third layer. homes can take the weight of a second layer of shingles but it is While they may not look as good, older manufactured not a great idea. home metal roofs can last lonSome contractors will recom- ger than shingle roofs with mend a double layer of shingles regular maintenance. Just paint routinely because of the ma- the roof surface with a reflecjor cost savings. BUT, there are tive roof coating product spemany drawbacks to this method. cially formulated for mobile You have a lot of new choices today for manufactured home roof replacement. New engineered shingles are made to look like cedar or tile. Even metal roofs, the old standby for barns, have made a comeback with new colors, styles, and 50 year maintenance-free life expectancy.
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home metal roofs. These paint on products protect against moisture and also reflect sunlight to keep your home’s interior cooler. They are sold in 5 gallon buckets and generally cover up to 100 sq. ft. per gallon. There are many manufactured homes that are 30 years old that still have their original metal roofs. When these roofs have been treated on a three year cycle they, not only work as well as when new, they look great, freshly painted.
shingle roof systems.
There are several excellent roof over systems designed originally to lay over older MH metal roofs. These usually come in 12 inch wide aluminum pans that lock together and are screwed down to the original roof. These work well over metal or
The choice is yours. Look at the options before you jump. Consider ALL the factors, including the type of roof you currently have, location, climate, desired look, maintenance and cost.
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The high end systems available today are the same metal roof overs used on conventional homes. They come in a variety of colors and you can install a layer of foam below them to increase the roof insulation. While the materials for these are more expensive they can offer considerable savings in heating and/or cooling your home, and will last as much three times longer than shingles.
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Art And Wine Festival In Lake Arrowhead
Traditionally, summer begins in Lake Arrowhead with the Art & Wine Festival at Tavern Bay. The festival features wine tasting, shopping, dining and entertainment. Over 70 artists from all over Southern California will showcase their paintings, wood sculptures, ceramics, jewelry, glass art, and mixed media artwork.
wet their whistles by choosing from four different draft beers brewed by Hangar 24.
A great way to take in the Festival is to park at Lake Arrowhead Village and then board the free boat shuttle across the lake to the Festival. There, visitors can get a glass of wine, buy some food from one of the many food vendors, and then soak in the This year, the Festival is on Sat- warm sun on the grassy lawn. urday and Sunday, June 20 and 21, coinciding with the Summer General admission tickets are Solstice and Father’s Day. just $10 and include either a souvenir wine glass or water The wine tasting at the festi- bottle. All Arrowhead Lake Asval gets better every year with sociation members with valid a wide selection of popular va- membership cards are admitrietals mostly from boutique ted free of charge to the festival California wineries. After dis- (wine glass and wine tastings are covering a special wine, at- purchased separately). VIP Patio tendees can stock their home admission is just $50, which incellars by purchasing bottles cludes a special VIP wine glass. at discounted prices. There’s also a special booth just for To purchase your Art & Wine wine spritzers, a summer fa- Festival tickets, log on to www. vorite. Festival goers may also RotaryArtAndWineFestival.com.
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2.Geri-Crippen-Richardson, CARE (Curtailing Abuse Related to the Elderly)- addressing Join our panel of experts: the fraud associated with the 1.Murrya Sussman, Supervisor cycle of abuse. of Adult Protective Services- 3.Officer Stacey Austin, Comtalking on trends the local of- munity Service Officer from fice is noticing. the Palm Desert Sherriff Station- on actual calls received at the sheriff’s office regarding elder abuse. 4.Kraig Johnson, Community Riddle: Programs Coordinator- Jewish My days are in the summer Family Service of the DesertWhen you’ll eat me when I’m hot counseling services and support. In fact I’ll even eat myself 5.Daniel Coover, Program DiWhere battles tough are fought rector for the Joslyn CenterBut when you find me in a fight mandated reporting. ‘Twill be high in the sky 6.Bob Elias, Social Services DiAnd if you catch me napping rector for the Joslyn CenterI suggest you let me lie resources. When you’re bad come to my house
In an effort to raise awareness about elder abuse and neglect in our community on Monday, June 15, 2015, 9:00 - 11:00 AM the Joslyn Center is commemorating World Elder Abuse Awareness Day by hosting a panel of experts to provide education
and resources regarding elder abuse. This event is free.
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From Ma get thoughts profound Am I big or am I small? Some say I’m just a pound.
Did you know that every day 10,000 people turn 65 in the
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US alone? That trend is going to continue for nearly the next 20 years. Our demographics are shifting, and we will soon have more elder people in the US than ever before. At the same time that the population is growing, we know that a startling number of elders face abusive conditions. Every year an estimated 5 million, or 1 in 10, older Americans are victims of elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation. And that’s only part of the picture: Experts believe that for every case of elder abuse or neglect reported, as many as 23.5 cases go unreported. The Joslyn Center 73-750 Catalina Way Palm Desert, CA 92260 760-340-3220, Ext. 107
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Melt In Your Mouth Barbecue Ribs
INGREDIENTS • 4 lbs pork ribs • 3/4 cup light brown sugar • 1 teaspoon hickory smoke salt • 1 tablespoon paprika • 1 tablespoon garlic powder • 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (optional) • 2 cups of your favorite barbecue sauce
DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees f. 2. Peel off tough membrane that covers the bony side of the ribs. 3. Mix together the sugar and spices to make the rub. 4. Apply rub to ribs on all sides. 5. Lay ribs on two layers of foil, shiny side out and meaty side down. 6. Lay two layers of foil on top of ribs and roll and crimp edges tightly, edges facing up to seal. Place on baking sheet and bake for 2-2 1/2 hours or until meat is starting to shrink away from the ends of the bone. 7. Remove from oven. 8. Heat broiler. 9. Cut ribs into serving sized portions of 2 or 3 ribs. 10. Arrange on broiler pan, bony side up. Brush on sauce. Broil for 1 or 2 minutes until sauce is cooked on and bubbly. 11. Turn ribs over. Repeat on other side. Tip: You can grill the ribs on your grill to cook on the sauce. Servings 6
**Send your favorite recipe to the editor and if published, win a $25 gift certificate to a local restaurant. news@dmhnews.com
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Learn To Use Your Smartphone And Tablets! It will be held on Monday, June 15 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. The classes will introduce you to your Android phone / Tablet and will enable you to become proficient in most areas of basic operation. In Android 102, you will continue learning about your device including Chrome Browser, Voice Search, Music, Media and photos. Have you been waiting for a class to better use your android device, smartphone, or tablet? Well, we have two classes for you. This first Android 101 is a two hour session and will be held on Saturday, June 13 from 10:00 AM to Noon in the Mizell Behrend Computer Learning Center. Android 102 is a continuation of 101 or for more advanced users.
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Be sure to bring your Android device to the class. You will also learn about Settings, Navigation, Messaging, Voice Search, taking and storing Photos, and Android Apps. Cost for the two hour class is $30.00 for Mizell members and $60.00 for nonmembers. For information on this class, call 760-323-5689 or sign-up at the Mizell Ticket Window.
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Social Security Supports Cancer Survivors In 2015, more than a million people will be diagnosed with cancer. This alarming statistic affects people and families all over the world. Social Security encourages checkups, early detection, and awareness, while honoring the survivors who have gone through this battle and defeated the disease. Social Security offers services to patients suffering from this
disease through our disability program and our Compassionate Allowances program. Compassionate Allowances are cases with medical conditions so severe they obviously meet Social Security’s disability standards, allowing us to quickly process the cases with minimal medical information. There is no special application or form you need to submit for
Compassionate Allowances. Simply apply for disability benefits using the standard Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) application. Once we identify you as having a Compassionate Allowances condition, we’ll expedite your disability application.
listed, visit www.socialsecurity. gov/compassionateallowances. If you think you qualify for disability benefits based on a Compassionate Allowances condition, please visit www. socialsecurity.gov to apply for benefits.
For more information about Source: Maria M. Miranda, SoCompassionate Allowances, or cial Security District Manager, to view the conditions currently Palm Springs.
Palm Springs Art Museum’s FREE 2nd Sunday On June 14 Palm Springs Art Museum’s next FREE 2nd Sunday on June 14 embraces art for all ages and features demonstrations, films, lectures and creating your own art. The activities on the 14th include painting
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life-sized works of art, a water color demonstration, learning about modernism and modern art through an exhibition tour, and a film about the work of Picasso and Braque.
FREE 2nd Sundays takes place throughout the entire year, except August when the museum is closed. The museum, located at 101 Museum Drive in Palm Springs, is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
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and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Thursday noon to 8 p.m., and closed Monday. For more information visit www. psmuseum.org or call (760) 322-4800.
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PUZZLES & HOROSCOPE
Answers: Sodoku, p.15, Crossword, p.15
HOROSCOPE • JUNE 11 - JUNE 17 ARIES (March 21-April 19). People fail all the time without becoming failures. Separate the person from the deed. The same goes for success. Don’t confuse the success of a project with the success of a person. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Many people resist change — change couldn’t care less. It unfolds, marches on, carries out — it happens. Those putting up resistance often don’t make a lick of difference. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). The one who continually puts his needs before yours will not magically stop doing this because it bothers you. The behavior will continue until a boundary is set. CANCER (June 22-July 22). When you find that you’re taking it all a little too seriously, just stop and start again. You can begin anew at any time of any day. Today brings an unlimited number of “do-overs.”
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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You try not to have expectations of others that they’re not likely to meet. Extend that kindness to yourself. Unreasonable expectations are unkind. If you can do just a little bit better than the last time, that’s enough for now. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You are self-sufficient to a degree, but you still need people, and your life will be better for reaching out and asking for help. This afternoon brings an earth sign with something meaningful to contribute to you. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Someone in your midst has a way of dominating the energy of the room. Give your attention sparingly to reset the balance. Other people’s problems do not automatically have to become yours. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). There’s no reason to let a conflict drag on, as it should be easy to resolve now. Chance is on your side. The best solution could very well be a flip of the coin.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You’re all too aware of what everyone around you wants, and you’ll find it very difficult not to try to satisfy those wants. Address your own needs instead. That’s when the miracles will start happening.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You put people’s feelings first. This way of prioritizing suddenly makes things simple. Tonight, speak with precision because you’ll be taken at your word and interpreted quite literally.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). The spoils never go to the mediocre performers. That’s why you want to be outstanding. It’s what drives you to achieve at a higher level than is commonly expected.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). A Japanese proverb says that the silent man is the best to listen to. This is why so many ears turn toward you today. You’re not in the mood to chat or volunteer opinions, but wisdom radiates from you anyway.
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City Of Indian Wells Adopts Rental Rules The City of Indian Wells adopted Ordinance Bill No. 689 that goes into effect on Saturday, July 4, 2015 and opens the thirty (30) day grandfathering registration period for any property owner not currently registered. The Ordinance also allows grandfathered vacations rentals to rent for a mini-
mum stay of seven (7) days and seven (7) nights year-round. Monday, August 3, 2015 close of business at City Hall ends the grandfathering registration period. The ordinance prohibits short-term rentals without a permit and requires the collection of transient occupancy taxes, among other require-
ments. The City appreciates that the vast majority of property owners are in compliance with the current ordinance. The City requires that all property owners obtain a business license and permit, register every rental contract executed through an online City form,
and submit a transient occupancy tax (TOT) form quarterly, even if it is a zero balance. For more information call 760.346.2486 or visit www. cityofindianwells.org/rentals to obtain filing instructions and the related application forms.
Traffic Circle Project To Close Intersection On Monday, June 15, the intersection of California Drive, Michigan Avenue, and Avenue of the States will be closed as construction begins on a new traffic circle. The traffic circle, also known as a roundabout, will offer improved pedestrian access and lighting while reducing vehicle speed at the busy intersection. The first change motorists will notice is on Wednesday, June
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10, when streetlights at the intersection will go dark as part of Southern California Edison’s work on the project. Motorists are encouraged to use extra caution when traveling through the area at night between June 10 and the intersection’s closure on June 15.
enue and Avenue of the States will be completely closed at the intersection for approximately eight weeks.
Detour signs will direct motorists away from the closed intersection to other routes including Hovley Lane East, Fred Waring Drive, Warner Trail, In the interests of safety and California Drive, and Idaho to minimize the length of traf- Street. The work is related to the fic impacts from construction, construction of Carlos Ortega California Drive, Michigan Av- Villas, a new senior community
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being built on a nearby site. Designed as a net zero project, one that generates as much energy as it uses, the 72-unit complex is on schedule to be completed in late 2015. It is anticipated that the traffic circle will be completed and the roads reopened in mid-August. For more information, please call 760-346-0611, ext. 450.
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Cathedral Center June Events Mondays •Beginning Mahjong Class: 10 12 pm •Advanced Spanish Class: 10 11am • NEW* Wii Bowling: 1 - 2pm Tuesdays •Ship Shape Seniors: 9 -10:30 am •Bunco: 1 - 3 pm Wednesdays •Knit & Crochet Club: 9am - 11am
Thursdays •Party Bridge: 9 am - 12 noon •Ship Shape Seniors: 9:30am 10:30am •BINGO: 12 noon - 3pm Fridays •NEW* 52 Card BINGO Please RSVP for all programs at 760-321-1548. The Cathedral Center, Cathedral City CA
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