Pioneer Pass Golf Challenge unlike any other other items for their day on the mountain. Saturday morning September 5, Challenge players will gather at Hawk’s Landing for the first hole specially designed for the tournament, before driving to Big Bear at the top of the hill on HWY 18 for the Mountain Challenge tee off. For those that survive the mountain course, players will play their final hole back at Hawk’s Landing, followed by golf tales a plenty, awards and some heavy duty bragging rights. challenge came as a promotional idea to draw attention to the The Pioneer Pass Golf challenge road concept. Today, the road was originally started in 1959, as is still just dirt, but the Pioneer an attempt to get a road through Pass Golf Challenge lives on. from Big Bear to Yucca Valley. Originators rallied the com- The Challenge kicks off on munities together, met on the September 4, at 7:30 AM for mountain with shovels and oth- “18 holes of REAL GOLF” at er equipment in-hand to fash- the new Hawk’s Landing Golf ion the proposed road. The golf Course, offering added exciteBy Françoise Rhodes
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ment this year as it brings the tournament back to its historic roots at Blue Skies in Yucca Valley. Friday’s event at Hawk’s Landing will be followed by lunch and the announcement of rules for the Pioneer Pass Challenge. Players and their spotters for the Challenge will also pick up their survival bags, designated golf balls and
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This unprecedented two-day event cost $130 per person, with proceeds benefiting the Morongo Basin Historical Society, Miracle League of the Desert, and other Rotary of Yucca Valley charities. For more information about this historic and unique golf tournament call (760) 365-3315
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Editor’s Inbox
Notes from the Editor
Dear Editor,
Dear Readers,
Thank you for the variety of stories in the paper, but I don’t see
I hope this week’s issue finds you well! As some of you may have
the It Works column anymore. Did you discontinue it? I hope
noticed the cover story tends to set the theme of the paper, not
not because I tried a lot of household tips and they worked.
always, but when I can have fun with something I do.
Regards,
I think the Old Timers Award is such a great idea, but it does make me think of miners panning for gold, saloons, and towns with old
Mr. D in Thermal
wooden buildings. With that in mind, enjoy the Pioneer Stew recipe on page 6, and don’t miss out on playing in the Pioneer Pass Golf Challenge (see this weeks cover). The Golf Challenge promises to be a one of a kind experience, and the stew you might need
Dear Mr. D., First off I always wonder what someone’s first name is when they use only an initial. I tend to sign emails with FR. Back to your question, yes the It Works column will return. As you probably noticed summer reading is a little lighter, however
if you get lost. I’m noticing the snowbirds are starting to come back, and the weather is starting to change. I think it’s time to dust off the computer keyboard or grab a pen and note card, and start sending me
September will soon be here and I’ll get right on it. Frankly I
information for the Community Spotlight, recipes, jokes, house-
enjoy researching the It Works column and testing the sugges-
hold hints and more. I along with you, enjoy reading about hap-
tions myself.
penings in your community, as well as a little gossip. I’ll be back next week…………
Regards, Françoise
Send notes to the Editor to: Françoise Rhodes Editor/Desert Mobile Home News Email: news@dmhnews.com Fax: (760) 776-5733 Mail: Françoise Rhodes/DMHN, 41-995 Boardwalk, Suite L2 • Palm Desert CA 92211
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Colorful yard signs support conservation the conservation efforts of our customers, we reduced water use by 41 percent in July.” The signs are part of the district’s aggressive public campaign to promote conservation in response to the State requiring CVWD to reduce overall water use by 36 percent each month compared to the same month in 2013. The Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) is now offering free yard signs to customers who are proud of their conservation efforts and want to show them off in a fun way. Two different designs are available depending on customers’ conservation efforts. One sign is for those who are letting their grass go golden and the other is
For questions about the signs, call (760) 398-2651 or visit www.cvwd.org/CVsaving36 for conservation tips.
for those who have water-efficient landscaping or are in the process of installation. Spanish language signs are also available.
Supplies are being distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Limit one per residential customer and three per HOA or “These signs are a good way for large business. Residents have residents to show off their efforts the option to return signs in and to inspire others to make good condition back to CVWD some changes in their own land- for reuse. Signs are available for scaping,” said Heather Engel, pick up from CVWD’s OperaCVWD director of communica- tions Building at 75525 Hovley tion & conservation. “Thanks to Lane East in Palm Desert.
Did you know? Located up Hwy 74 to Morris Ranch Road, opposite from village of Thomas Mountain is where the old mining town Kenworthy thrived for a few short years. Site of the only real gold mining in the San Jacinto Mountains, Kenworthy was named for a wealthy Englishman who financed the town. Kenworthy began in the early 1890’s with
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a salted mine and died only a few short years later. The town’s namesake was conned into financing a salted mine and lost his fortune because of it, the only gold was “mined” from the pockets of Mr. Kenworthy. Today there are no remains of the old town to be seen, only the current Forest Service facility called “Kenworthy Station”.
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New veterinary clinic in Indio Animal Samaritans recently opened the doors to a new East Valley Veterinary Clinic in Indio. The clinic is located at 42150 Jackson Street, just north of the 10 freeway near The Home Depot in the North Indio Town Center Shopping Plaza.
pet exams, 6,985 spay & neuter surgeries, and they administered 36,136 pet vaccinations.
care, and pet spay/neuter services at their Indio facility. Appointments are not required for pet vaccinations, pet microchipping, or pet hygiene services such as anal gland pressing and nail trimming. Animal Samaritans will offer the same affordable prices at their new Indio clinic.
Mecca, Oasis, and Salton City.
Animal Samaritans will hold its Official Grand opening celebration for the Indio Clinic While not as large as the clinic on Wednesday, September 9 in Thousand Palms, Animal Saat 9 am. The event will include maritans’ new Veterinary Clinic acknowledgements from local in Indio will provide affordable civic leaders, an official ribbonpet health exams, pet vaccinacutting, refreshments and pet Animal Samaritans already has tions & microchipping, nona full-service, state-of-the-art anesthetic pet dental, and basic In addition, Animal Samaritans’ related giveaways, and an open veterinary clinic at the Animal surgeries, including low-cost continues to offer it’s grant- house tour of the clinic. funded free spay and neuter Campus in Thousand Palms. spay/neuter services. More information is available services for pit bulls and pit bull Last year their doctors and vetby calling 760.601.3756 erinary staff provided medical Animal Samaritans is now sched- mix dogs whose owners reside and by visiting: exams and care to 50,756 dogs uling appointments for pet ex- in Thousand Palms, Indio, La www.animalsamaritans.org and cats. They performed 8,599 ams, non-anestheical pet dental Quinta, Coachella, Thermal,
Nominate an old timer Do you know an early or longtime resident who contributed significantly to the development or betterment of the community of Twentynine Palms? If so take the time to nominate this special person, an “everyday hero” whose contributions and efforts over the years have largely been unsung, for the Old Timer of the Year Award.
Twentynine Palms or environs. nation. Current contact inforC. An artist who depicts the cul- mation for the nominee will be tural or natural history of Twen- greatly appreciated. tynine Palms. D. Provided for the enhancement Please submit nominations in of the youth of Twentynine Palms writing by September 2, 2015 to: through school, sports, and civic, social or church activities. E. Contributed to the history or betterment of Twentynine Palms.
Nominations for the Old Timer of the Year Award will only be accepted from Twentynine Palms Historical Society members in good standing. A nominee must meet one or more of the following criteria to be considered:
Nominees must have lived in Twentynine Palms prior to 1960 or have been a resident for more than 30 years, and must be able to attend and participate in the Old Timers Gathering and Pioneer Days Parade
Twentynine Palms Historical Society 6700 National Park Drive Twentynine Palms, CA 92277 or 29PalmsHistorical@gmail.com
A. Wrote a historically accurate Nominations must include the book about Twentynine Palms. Nominee’s name(s) and a brief B. Provided an Oral History of paragraph to justify their nomi-
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Ask Jenny! Dementia is a general term for loss of memory and other mental abilities severe enough that it interferes with daily life.
Drug reactions can happen in older adults who are on numerous medications (the average is nine). They may be asked to take all of these medications at There are many forms of the same time, or take the wrong dementia, but the most doses. Some drugs interact negacommon forms are: tively with others or with some foods. Vascular dementia Alzheimer’s disease Urinary Tract Infections or Parkinson’s disease pneumonia are common infecHuntington’s disease tions that cause confusion in Frontotemporal dementia elderly. An infection that can Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) cause a minor uncomfortable feeling in the average person can It is not known exactly what actually cause an elderly person causes dementia or how to avoid to act out in an extremely irrait, there are so many specifics to tional way. take into account. But one of the largest statistics is medication. Metabolic disorders, chronic
Can you tell me what causes dementia and is it reversible? kidney failure, thyroid disease and most common- dehydration can contribute to confusion as can nutritional deficiencies. Brain tumors or traumatic brain injury, can cause dementia depending on the location of the injury in the brain. Chronic alcoholism has toxic effects on neurons and is associated with malnutrition; both of these are associated with dementia. Abstaining from alcohol can prevent further decline, but may not reverse the damage that has been done. Most dementia’s are permanent and often times a person might have more than one type, this is
referred to as, ‘mixed dementia’. All that can be done as a society is to increase our awareness of the disease. If you have any comments or questions please let me know.
Jennifer Wallis Jennifer.wallis@ jeaseniorliving.com Caleo Bay-Alzheimer’s Special Care Center 47805 Caleo Bay Drive, La Quinta, Ca 92253 (760)668-2965
Senior nutrition Senior Nutrition is serving lunch daily at the Desert Hot Springs Senior Center: Monday - Friday 11:30 am A $3.00 suggested donation for senior citizens ages 60+ and a $5.00 fee for all other individuals ages 59 & below.
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To find out more please call: DHS Senior Nutrition (760) 329-6411 ext. 215, or the Senior Nutrition Main Office: (951) 342-3057. To complete an intake or determine qualification for homebound meals please contact Riverside County Office on Aging: (800) 510-2020
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PIONEER STEW
Register now for beginning Spanish classes Step-by-Step by Barbara Bregstein which is available on Amazon. Be sure to purchase the book and bring to the first class. Cost for this ten session course is $80.00 for members and $100.00 for non-memBeginning Spanish will start bers. Be sure to register early on Saturday, October 3 and for this popular class at the continue through November Mizell Ticket Window. 21. This eight week course will help you learn the basics of speaking the Spanish lanFor more information on guage and will be taught by upcoming Mizell Dave Fanning who also modevents or programs, call erates our advanced Spanish 760-323-5689 Conversation Group. Mizell Senior Center is continuing to add popular classes on Saturday in order to appeal to those in the community who are unable to attend the weekday classes and events.
INGREDIENTS • 1 lb. ground beef
The class will meet from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The book for the class is “Easy Spanish
• 1/2 c. chopped onion • 1/2 c. chopped green pepper
or visit www.mizell.org
• 16 oz. can whole kernel corn • 16 oz. can red kidney beans • 1 tsp. chili powder • 3/4 tsp. salt • 16 oz. can tomatoes
DIRECTIONS 1. Brown meat and vegetables together. Drain fat. 2. Drain and reserve liquid from corn, beans and tomatoes. 3. Add liquid only, with chili powder and salt to meat mixture. Simmer uncovered, until liquid is reduced to half (about 1/2 hour), stir occasionally. 4. Add corn, tomatoes and beans. Simmer 15 minutes. 5. Combine 1 tablespoon flour and 2 tablespoons water, stir into stew and cook and stir until thickened. 6. Stir in 2 ounce sharp American cheese, shredded until melted.
**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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Call to designate California desert national monuments The proposed Castle Mountains National Monument includes rocky peaks, native desert grasslands, Joshua trees, and piñon pine and juniper forests. It offers stunning vistas of the California and Nevada desert mountain ranges, including a view of Nevada’s Spirit Mountain, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a location revered by numerous southwestern Natoises and bighorn sheep and itats including alpine peaks, tive American tribes. The hold archaeological and scienJoshua tree woodlands, mounThe proposed Mojave Trails Naproposed Castle Mountains tific wonders, including 550 tain vistas, rivers and wetlands, tional Monument would preNational Monument includes million-year-old fossils in the and desert. These lands also serve striking desert lands linkrich cultural and historiMarble Mountains Fossil Beds. hold 25 miles of the iconic Paing Joshua Tree National Park cal resources, such as Native cific Crest Trail and the headand the Mojave National PreAmerican archaeological sites serve. It features the most intact The proposed Sand to Snow waters of southern California’s and the historic gold mining stretch of historic Route 66, a National Monument rises from longest river, the Santa Ana, as ghost town of Hart. significant landmark in the ge- the Sonoran Desert floor to the well as the headwaters of the ography of California and the top of southern California’s Whitewater River. American West. The lands in tallest mountain, Mount San the proposed National Monu- Gorgonio. It contains a rich ment are habitat for desert tor- tapestry of landscapes and habLocal leaders in the California desert are applauding Senator Feinstein’s call to designate three national monuments in the region. “The lands of the proposed Mojave Trails and Sand to Snow National Monuments are incredibly valuable to the Joshua Tree Gateway Communities and other desert towns through conservation in their current state,” said Bill Vincent, President of the Joshua Tree Chamber of Commerce.
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Question: In a drawer you have black socks and white socks. They are not stored away in pairs. Without looking, how many times will you have to reach into the drawer to come out with a matching pair?
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PUZZLES & HOROSCOPE
Answers: Sodoku, p.11, Crossword, p.11
HOROSCOPE • AUGUST 27 - SEPTEMBER 2 ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’ve fallen many a time. How else would you have become so good at walking? Staying emotionally balanced will be easy today once you decide what to ignore.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Whatever you do to cultivate your imagination - research, whim-following, exploring - none of it is a waste of time. Your days and nights will be enriched for having nurtured a deep inner life.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). It’s easy for people to forget what they hear, harder for them to forget what they see and almost impossible for them to forget what they do. Use this knowledge to make a memorable impression.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). It’s said that it’s not what you know but who you know. Today it won’t matter what or who you know. Knowing things won’t get you through like feeling things will. Be compassionate.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’ll be able to duplicate what you learned, but this will only bring you good fortune if you also apply your own thought process to the problem. Stay wide awake. CANCER (June 22-July 22). There are many reasons to speak of your skills modestly, if at all, today. Perhaps the best reason will turn out to be the look on their faces next week when they see what you can do.
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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Whether the job is big or small, your aim is to do it right. The only trouble is, you need good instruction. Your Internet search engine will be your best friend. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). New birth brings with it a sense of optimism. Whether the birth in question is a being, an idea, a company or a friendship, the result will be the same: hope.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). “Hot” describes the thing that’s fresh out of the fire and unsafe to touch. Unless you’ve acquired a set of oven gloves, it would be best to let that hot thing in your life cool down before you approach.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). When the farmer was deciding on the evening meal, he wisely left alone the goose that laid the golden eggs. Remember who or what the “goose” is in your life, and don’t mess with it.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You have a deep inner zeal that is so much a part of who you are that you don’t even realize how many people walk around without passion in their lives. You’ll provide energy for someone who lacks it.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). They want to talk of past glories; you do not. The thing you haven’t done yet is the most glorious. It holds for you the potential of what you may yet become in your life.
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It’s almost here! New at this year’s Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest is an additional outdoor biergarten (beer garden), an extra weekend and enhanced promotions. Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest, now in its 45th year, is Southern California’s number-one ranked Oktoberfest.
eight consecutive weekends through Saturday, October 31, 2015. The weekend festivities takes place at The Convention Center of Big Bear Lake located at 42900 Big Bear Blvd. Big Bear Oktoberfest kicks off with American’s Hero weekend on Saturday, September 12 offering free admission for all past Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest and present military, fire fightprides itself as the closest ers and law enforcement. thing to the original celebration in Munich, Germany. Big For more details regarding Bear Lake is situated in an Alonline ticket savings, and pine environment with evergeneral information, log on to green trees, mountain vistas, www.BigBearEvents.com and a town-square village that or call 909-585-3000. reflects the scenery and heriFor activities in Big Bear, tage of the Bavarian Alps of to book accommodations, or to Germany. request a Free Visitors Guide, Oktoberfest begins Saturday, September 12 and runs for
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log on to www.bigbear.com or call 1-800-424-4232.
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BRAIN TEASER ANSWER Answer: To be guaranteed a pair you will have to reach in the drawer three times.
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