It’s Official!
By Françoise Rhodes, Editor The Desert Water Agency (DWA) announced on June 17, that the Agency’s Board of Directors adopted Ordinance 63 and approved the budget for the 20152016 fiscal year. What makes this so important to home owners, Ordinance 63 will streamline the Agency’s water conservation efforts and allow DWA to enforce the mandatory
water use restrictions in place, helping the Agency achieve the conservation requirements outlined by Governor Brown and the State Water Resources Control Board.
ity to enforce mandatory restric- prohibitions and restrictions: tions, Ordinance 63 will support our commitment to helping our First Violation: Agency staff communities conserve.” shall issue a written notice instructing the water user to corToday’s action moved DWA rect the violation within three into Stage 4 of Ordinance 63, days. If not corrected, customers “The new ordinance restructures which made one significant will be fined $50 (single family our water use restrictions in a change to the restrictions: reresidence) and $100 (multi-fammore logical way and gives us circulating fountains are alily residential, commercial, or the ability to enforce the rules,” lowed again. Additionally, said Dave Luker, general man- Ordinance 63 allows DWA to institutional establishment). ager of the Desert Water Agency. issue violations for those who “By giving our Agency the abil- fail to implement the water use Continued on page 13
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Summer Stew Recipe - pg.9
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Notes from the Editor
What?? No emails this week! I always look forward to hearing what you have to say, so feel free to opine, suggest, compliment or offer words of wisdom.
Dear Readers, In this issue of the DMHN you’ll find a variety of information, things to do and perhaps ways to begin a new career. I’m finding not everyone wants or can afford to be retired, when reading some of the information offered I thought, “This is something I would
Sincerely,
consider doing.” Good Luck.
Françoise I also want to thank the folks at Healing Waters MHP for sending “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by
out the notice about scammers, and people possibly scamming in their community. We all need to stick together with issues like this
the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do, so
and spread the word. Don’t be afraid to say no thanks and close
throw off the bowlines, sail away from safe harbor, catch the
the door, once someone is in your home it is hard to get them out.
trade winds in your sails. Explore, Dream, Discover.” Mark Twain
To our service men and women, please take advantage of the free July admission the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is offering you (page 3), such a stunning way to spend a day or evening. Good luck on finding a shady parking spot……those spots are now worth a $million.
Send notes to the Editor to: Françoise Rhodes Editor/Desert Mobile Home News Email: news@dmhnews.com Mail: 41-995 Boardwalk, Suite L2 Palm Desert CA 92211 Fax: (760) 776-5733
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Get Balanced - Help Prevent A Devastating Fall Do you find it difficult to stand for a long period of time? Is your balance less than it used to be? Do you tire easily by performing a simple task? Then join us for our one hour intensive balance and coordination class taught by Dr. Marc Eisman, D.C. and
Fridays from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. The Get Balanced Classes This class uses specialized are a part of our comprehenequipment and methods based sive exercise and our overall on evidence based programs Fall Prevention programming. that are globally recognized. Get Balanced Classes are re- The cost for each class is only turning to the regular time $3.00 for members and $6.00 and will meet Wednesdays and for non-members. Be prepared Stephen Matthews, D.C.
to have fun, be challenged and Get Balanced. A devastating fall could rob you of your retirement years and your independence. Learn how to remain active and independent. For more information visit www.mizell.org or call 760-323-5689.
“MILITARY DAYS” At The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway For the entire month of July, all While visiting, Tramway military personnel with valid guests enjoy: military identification - active ·Hiking the 50+ miles of pristine wilderness in the Mount and retired - receive free admisSan Jacinto State Park. sion to the Palm Springs Aerial ·Alfresco picnic dining under a Tramway as part of Military beautiful pine forest. Days. In addition, up to six of ·Lunch or dinner in either their guests receive 25% off of Peaks Restaurant, a fine dining experience, or Pines Café, their regular Tramway fares.
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tating tram car. Opened in 1963, the Tram’s 80-passenger cars travel along the breathtaking cliffs of Chino Canyon from the Valley Station (elevation 2,643 ft.) to the Mountain Station (eleThis decade-long annual tradi- vation 8,516 ft.) in approximatetion ends July 31, so don’t miss ly 10 minutes. For more info, call out! The Palm Springs Aerial 888-515-TRAM or 760-325-1391, Tramway is the world’s largest ro- or www.pstramway.com. a cafeteria-style restaurant. ·Visiting the natural history museum and watching two documentary films on the history of the Tramway and State Park.
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READER PHOTO GALLERY
Pageant of the Masters Preview • Laguna Beach, CA To submit your photos, please email: news@dmhnews.com. Include name, address, community name and telephone. Captions are optional.
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Coachella Valley History Museum Earns Awards Three Awards Presented to the Museum by the Riverside Country Historical Commission Awards of Recognition were presented to the Coachella Valley History Museum in May. The Museum received a Group Achievement Award, Multi Media in recognition for the engaging and vibrant website. Gloria Franz, Board of Trustees Vice President and Eduardo Contreras are webmasters for the Museum.
conducted at the Museum as an after school and summer program.
An Individual Award was presented to Dr. Priscilla Porter for her publication of the Periscope and the Junior Historian curriculum and program
The Museum is closed and will re-open on October 1, 2015 and is located at 82616 Miles Avenue, Indio, CA 92201, USA
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The third award was for Public Programming presented to the Museum for the Heritage Festival held each March highlighting the early cultures and pioneers of the Coachella Valley. Board members Carolyn Daniels, Diana Kitagawa and Maureen Boren were present to accept the awards.
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The Secrets To Keeping Cool With Evaporative Coolers Evaporative coolers (or swamp coolers) are cheaper to buy than air conditioners – and use less energy – an appealing choice for anyone who wants to save money while keeping cool. Evaporative cooling works when water evaporates, using a little bit of the heat in the air as energy as fuel for the transformation from water to vapor. The faster the water evaporates, the more heat is used up, lowering the temperature in the surrounding area.
the one or two rooms you’re actually using. With an air conditioner, a room or building needs to be closed up tight for it to be effective. The opposite is true with a swamp cooler, which rely on a consistent stream of fresh air in order to work. If you find your portable evaporative cooler isn’t actually cooling, make sure it is positioned near an open window or door. An open window on the opposite side of the room also helps by creating a cross breeze that draws hot air out. You can experiment and adjust which windows and how wide they are open to control the amount of cooling delivered.
When the humidity is high, though, the air is already filled with moisture, and evaporation is slow to happen. When it’s humid, an evaporative cooler turns into little more Adding ice to your swamp than a fancy looking fan. cooler will only have a limited effect, in fact, it might actualUsually, swamp coolers are ly hamper the cooling process not recommended for places – keep in mind that water has that experience a lot of hu- to heat up in order to evapomidity in the summer, because rate. If the water is too cold, it they just aren’t effective. might drip out of the cooling However there is one excep- pads before it has time to heat tion – you can use an evapora- sufficiently for evaporation to tive cooler as a supplement to take place. central air conditioning. How does that work? Well, part of Ultimately, the combination an air conditioner’s magic is of temperature and humidity that it dehumidifies the air – in the ambient air will dictate dehumidification takes place how effective ice is in boosteven if you run your AC at ing cooling power. If you are fairly high temperatures. So having trouble getting much you can set your central AC cold air out of your cooler, at 80°F or higher – which will try replacing the ice and cold save you a bundle on whole- water with room temperature house cooling costs – and use water (never hot water!) and a portable evaporative cooler see if the effect is improved. to lower the temperature in June 25, 2015
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Yucca Valley Cooling Centers The Town of Yucca Valley offers residents the opportunity to cool down. Town offices are open during normal business hours with lobby areas to accommodate those wishing to get out of the heat.
hours and on weekends to serve as an emergency cooling center.
The Yucca Valley Community Center is open five days a week during the hottest part of the day. People are welcome to day, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. bring a book and a snack to help The City of Twentynine Palms pass the time. designated Cooling Center is The Hi Desert Nature Museum the Senior Center, at 6539 Adois another opportunity to beat be Road, across from the Fire Stathe heat Thursday thru Satur- tion. The center is climate con-
If you or someone you know is feeling ill from the heat, remove them from the heat immediately, offer water, and seek medical help or call 911.
In Joshua Tree, the cooling station at Hi-Desert Medical Center is in the cafeteria of the main hospital, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
trolled and open for residents to cool off Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Should the heat index reach 115 degrees or other conditions or emergencies necessitate, the Senior Center will be open for additional
For more information call the Town of Yucca Valley at (760) 369-7207 or visit: www.yuccavalley.org
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Question: Johnny’s mother had three children. The first child was named April. The second child was named May. What was the third child’s name?
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The Heat Is On! Summer is here and temperatures are rising. UV rays are an invisible form of radiation that can pass through your skin and damage your skin cells. Although they can cause skin damage during any season or at any temperature, you are at higher risk in the summer when temperatures are warmer and you show more
skin. Suntans and sunburns are both signs of skin damage. They appear after the sun has already killed some skin cells and damaged others.
yourself from sun damage by:
Avoiding the sun when it’s strongest (between 10 am – 2 pm) Using sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) The National Institutes of of 15 or higher Wearing proHealth reports that long term tective clothing Avoiding skin damage can cause eye prob- sunlamps and tanning beds lems, wrinkles, skin spots and Wearing wraparound sunskin cancer. You can protect glasses that provide 100 per-
cent UV ray protection. If you’ve been in the sun, be sure to check your skin for changes in the size, shape, color or feel of birthmarks, moles and spots. For more information, read Sun and Skin: The Dark Side of Sun Exposure or visit the U.S. National Library of Medicine’s web page on sun exposure.
July Widow & Widowers Social Group Speakers Monday, July 6, 2015 Genevieve Stokes “MY LIFE AS A PEACE CORPS VOLUNTEER IN AFRICA” Monday, July 13, 2015 Paul McCreesh “PRINCIPLES FOR GREEN BUILDING” Monday, July 20, 2015 Jeanne Kays “ACCESSING THE PAST”
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Monday July 27, 2015 Susan Lake “DESIGNING A WORLD IMAGINED” The FREE meetings are held at 10 am at the Mizell Senior Center, 480 S. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs. Information: 626-841-1592
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Be Aware! Recent Soliciting In Healing Waters
The Steering Committee at Healing Waters MHP in Desert Hot Springs has looked into the issue of recent soliciting in Healing Waters by salespeople representing themselves as agents of General Electric (GE) representing security equipment.
persons – both male – indicate they had permission to solicit their product within the park and they were representatives of General Electric Security. They ask to go inside of homes to look through your bills to help you cut costs for cable television, electric bills, and property exemptions for solar panels. They’ll inquire about your social security information and telephone, and ask for you to fill out a credit application. They commit to cutting your monthly costs enough that you can therefore afford a $49 monthly charge for a security system. They inform you of many criminal break-ins occurring in the area.
ity since GE purchased United Technologies recently, the sales people are actually from a vendor in Rancho Cucamonga called DHR, Inc. Power Savers – whose website tells very little about their business. That they may have a contract with GE to represent their security products is not mentioned on the websites. The only information handed out in the park is black and white photo copies of a brochure that highlights the security packages they offer. Both men had name badges that appear to legitimize who they are, who they represent, and their permit to do business.
One thing is absolutely cerAfter investigating the comWhile GE Security is a real- tain – they did NOT have permittee found that the sales-
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mission to solicit sales within the park. If they want to leave printed information it should NOT be permission for them to pressure you to give them any information about yourself, or to allow them within your home. The committee is waiting for a return call from the Riverside Sheriff’s Department as to their legitimacy, or not, and to their read on any criminal activity in the area. In the meantime, proceed with caution if you choose to contract for security equipment from doorto-door salesmen. Article Courtesy of Barney McClure, Interim Chair, Healing Waters Steering Committee.
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Summer Stew
INGREDIENTS • 1 onion, chopped fine • 3 garlic cloves, minced • 1/4 cup olive oil • 2 medium zucchini, rinsed and cut into 1/2-inch dice (about 3 cups) • 1 medium yellow squash, rinsed and cut into 1/2-inch dice (about 1 1/2 cups) • 1 red bell pepper, chopped • 1 cup fresh corn kernels (cut from about 2 ears) • 2 tomatoes (about 3/4 pound), cut into 1/2-inch dice • 2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried, crumbled • 1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves, shredded
DIRECTIONS 1. In a large deep skillet cook the onion and the garlic in the oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until the onion is softened. 2. Add the zucchini, the yellow squash, the bell pepper, and the corn, and cook the mixture over moderate heat, stirring, for 4 minutes. 3. Add the tomatoes, the oregano, and salt and pepper to taste and simmer the stew, covered, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. 4. Simmer the stew, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes more, or until the excess liquid is evaporated, sprinkle it with the basil, and serve it warm or at room temperature.
**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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Discover The Big Bear Lake Artwalk Festival A celebration of the Arts, the 12th Annual Big Bear Lake Artwalk Festival, happens again this year on July 3-5, 2015 at the Bartlett Events Center, 630 Bartlett Rd., Big Bear Lake, CA. This fabulous, three day fine arts event starts on Thursday evening July 2 with a “Kick Off Concert and Reception” from 5 pm - 9 pm. Hours for the Festival
are Friday, July 3 from 10 am – 7 pm, Saturday, July 4 from 10 am – 7 pm and Sunday, July 5 from 10 am – 4 pm.
wide array of mediums including painting, drawing, jewelry, clay, wood, metal, fiber, glass, pottery and mixed media. In addition to an incredible selection See the Big Bear Lake Village ven- of fine art for purchase, the Big ue transformed into an outdoor Bear Lake Artwalk Festival offers gallery, with over 60 artists dis- three days of fun for the entire playing their original works in family, featuring children’s acthe Bartlett Events Center. The tivities, live music, food and cuaward-winning art represents a linary offerings, plus a commu-
nity art project that encourages everyone to be “a part of the art.” Admission to The Big Bear Lake Artwalk Festival is free and there is plenty of free parking for attendees. For more information about the festival, visit www. bigbearlakearts.org or contact Tim Breunig, 909-680-8153, contact@bigbearlakearts.org.
It’s Your Time: An Entrepreneurial Training Series The Coachella Valley Women’s Business Center (CVWBC) will begin accepting applications for “It’s Your Time: An Entrepreneurial Training Series for Women” (IYT), a program for aspiring entrepreneurs.
work individually with a business counselor for at least two hours, and learn the fundamentals of writing a formal business plan. By participating in the program, aspiring entrepreneurs will learn essential information to start and grow a successful business.
or grow a business, but also to experience a period of growth in a myriad of ways. The process of writing a business plan, counseling, mentoring and the close networking with peers is a life-changing experience. For women in the Coachella Valley, opportunity is knocking.
It’s Your Time is an intense business start-up or expansion program. Participants The opportunity offered by It’s The deadline for applications will attend twelve workshops, Your Time is not only to start is August 14, 2015 at 5:00 p.m.
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Applications can be downloaded from the CVWBC website at www.cvwbc.org and returned electronically or mailed to our office at 77-806 Flora Road, Suite A in Palm Desert. Please call 760.345.9200 for more information.
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PUZZLES & HOROSCOPE
Answers: Sodoku, p.15, Crossword, p.15
HOROSCOPE • JUNE 25 - JULY 1 ARIES (March 21-April 19). There is a shared space between you and the people in your life. What is it filled with? You’ll feel more inclined to tune in and understand where you overlap and why. It’s the first step to resolving an issue.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). The thing you want will require upkeep, time and energy. The big question is: Is it worth it? Remind yourself that happiness does not depend on what you have, especially when what you have actually has you.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You don’t have the support for your endeavor that other people around you have. Instead of resenting this, accept it and know that you’re stronger and completely capable, or you wouldn’t have taken on the challenge.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Tell the people on your team how they can best help you. Some don’t know the difference between pressure and support. You have a talent for tenderly teaching others how to treat you.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Some people are too embarrassed about their mistakes to really examine them. You realize the value in reflection and evaluation. You’re determined not to make the same mistake twice.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Not all negative self-judgments are bad. When you’re pretty certain you could do better, you’ll mentally prod yourself to the level you know you can achieve.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). Absorb your social media with a grain of salt. Everyone is putting forward an image they want the world to see. Trying to keep up with others robs you of the peace that might come with being satisfied with what you have.
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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Relationships have seasons. When the emotional weather starts to change, don’t panic — this is part of the natural process. Adjust instead. How can you outfit yourself to accommodate the change?
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). It takes maturity to keep your long-term picture in mind. The action that gets immediate results often robs you of the bigger result you could have down the line.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Seek a friend who is like a business manager, or a business manager who is like a friend — someone who can give you a better idea of what you need to do to move to the next level and still have a little fun.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’ll get that scenery change you probably didn’t even know you needed. This new scene will be invigorating, if not for its beauty, then for its capacity to keep you alert and reactive.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You don’t have to make people happy today. Make yourself happy. Also, you’ll get the kind of invitation you would usually accept automatically. Think it over first.
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EIGHT4NINE Restaurant & Lounge Job Fair ing managers, servers, hosts, bartenders, cocktail servers, bar backs, server assistants, food runners, expos, sous chefs, line cooks, prep cooks and dishwashers. Both lunch and dinner positions are available.
years old, have previous restaurant experience, and be self-motivated, energetic, fun and hard-working. Candidates should apply in professional attire. Bring resume and a copy of valid photo identification.
Positions include front and back of house positions, includ- Candidates must be at least 18
The Open Call Job Fair will be
EIGHT4NINE Restaurant & Lounge is planning to hire almost 75 employees for the new restaurant opening this summer in the Uptown District of Palm Springs.
held on Monday, June 29, 2015 and Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at The Hilton Hotel in downtown Palm Springs, 400 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262. The job fair will be held between 10 am – 3 pm both days.
Tortoise Rock Casino Offers Free Dealer Classes Tortoise Rock Casino is offering a unique opportunity to those interested in learning how to become a table games dealer with a free 10-week table games dealer class beginning in July, 2015. Qualified applicants must be able to commit to 16 hours of classes for the duration of the course, and class participants will not be paid during the training period. The classes
interested in enrolling for the free table games dealer classes After completing the course, are asked to contact Human Restudents will have the chance sources at 760-863-2428. Applito audition for a coveted job as cants must have a high school a table games dealer at Tortoise diploma and be able to pass a drug test and background inRock Casino. vestigation. Dealers start at $9 Classes will be held at Tortoise an hour and get to keep their Rock Casino Mondays through own tips. Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Those Tortoise Rock Casino can be are open to the public.
found by taking a right on Adobe Road at Highway 62 going east. Everyone 18 years of age and over can join the nonstop sizzling gaming action at Tortoise Rock Casino. Visit www.TortoiseRockCasino.com for more information or call 1.866.377.6829.
SURVEY SAYS! In whom do you confide? 36% ~ Female friend 29% ~ Family member 18% ~ Male friend 9% ~ Co-worker Source: YouGov.com
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parts of Cathedral City, outlying county areas, Desert Hot Springs Second Violation: For a second and Palm Springs. violation within any 12-month period, customers will be fined For more information on $100 (single family residence) DWA’s conservation programs and $200 (multi-family residen- and practices, please visit: www. tial, commercial, or institution- dwa.org/conservation. al establishment). Third Violation: For a third violation within any 12-month period, customers will be fined $250 (single family residence) and $500 (multi-family residential, commercial, or institutional establishment). Violations may be billed to the water user by a separate invoice or added to the user’s water bill as a separately itemized charge. Desert Water Agency is a public, non-profit agency and a State Water Contractor, serving a 325 - square-mile area, including
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