offers more than barbecues By Franรงoise Rhodes For many Labor Day is sometimes confused with Memorial Day. The confusion is not about the holiday itself, but about which one comes first of these two Monday holidays. Celebrated on the first Monday in September, here in the Coachella Valley Labor Day does spell the
end of summer and hopefully the end of the heat. As Labor Day celebrates the American labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of workers, it also constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of
their country. The celebration for Travel! Analysts predict this many is simply taking the day off. Labor Day weekend will break records as families take to the However get ready for more than highways for one last trip. lazing by the pool or enjoying a family barbecue, as we pay tribute the American labor movement, here are some things you might not know Labor Day also represents.
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Shopping! Labor Day has become an important sale weekend for many retailers across in the United States.
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Notes from the Editor
Francoise, Out of all the tabloids my son brings me in Desert Shores RV, yours is my favorite. Keep up the good work. Evelyn M. (96 years young)
Dear Evelyn, Thank you for the lovely postcard and the compliment; it is not often that I receive a handwritten note. As you can guess, the majority is by email. I also want to point out the compliment extends to the great group that I work with who helps to get the paper out to the public and online week after week. Augie, Deb, Kim, Sandy and Jose, I can’t do it without them! I’m so thrilled that you enjoy the paper, and if you have any suggestions please send them my way. Now I have a question for you “96 years young is amazing, what’s your secret?!”
Dear Readers, As I’m jumping up and down for joy, I’m happy to report our first Community Spotlight submission is in, thanks to Joan Carroll from Joshua Springs MHP. Take note of her scorpion warning, I didn’t have a clue. Also Labor Day weekend is here. On the cover you’ll find a different take on the holiday, and a few things you might not know. As the host of a travel show I urge you to be careful if traveling, the holiday weekend is expected to be record setting in terms of travelers. For those who wonder about ‘Old Wives Tales’ I think you’ll enjoy the ‘Did You Know?’ on page 8. The list is lengthy for these tales, but I only have so much room on each page. Finally, I want to again thank Evelyn for the lovely note. At 96 her handwriting is certainly more legible than mine, which makes me thankful for keyboards because sometimes I have no idea what I scribbled on the many notes that cover my desk;-) Have a fabulous holiday weekend, and thanks to all of the hard working folks that Labor Day represents!
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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the Valley. Their venom is more toxic than other scorpions. If you can slip a credit card under a closed door they can come into the house. They are especially toxic to elderly and young children.
sons for about l5 years!
live about l l/2 miles from parents/grandparents Dick & Betty We said goodbye to Claire K. She O. summer home there. Well here it is the long-anticiflew back to Maryland to live pated month of September! The with her daughter, Elizabeth Pat & Rich Hansen celebrated summer has been very hard beand her husband. Heard from their 60th anniversary while cause of the numerous fires on Claire, she seems to be settling they were away from the heat. the west coast. One of our resiin and said to say hello to all. dents has been sending messag- Some of us stayed put, came to Jan C. experimented on us all for es about their area of Lake Chel- coffee and used the pools to cool Betty H. took a trip with her son coffee treats, just delicious. Jan’s an, our thanks to all the brave off. Others took summer trips to to Nome, Alaska to try her hand last coffee time treat was Oklahofirefighters, and pilots fighting friends and neighbors. Nancy A. at a friend’s claim to pan for ma recipe macaroons topped with the battle. took a trip back to Oletha, Kan- gold. fruit cocktail and whipped cream! sas and saw her two grandsons If we haven’t gained weight the Bark Scorpions normally found Brennan & Ryan and her two Dan & Devit (son & grand- month of June - it’s a wonder! in Arizona and Mexico have great-grandchildren - Ryan’s daughter) were down spring been found in the east part of kids. She hadn’t seen her grand- break time from Big Bear. They Submitted by Joan Carroll
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Waiting for El Niño
Climate and weather forecasters are saying there is an 80 percent chance the climate
pattern known as El Niño will fornia is eager for rain, the continue through the rest of forecast of a potentially 2015. Godzilla-like El Niño event has communities clearing out El Niño is the name given to debris basins, urging residents changes in the patterns of to stock up on emergency suptrade winds across the Pacific plies and even talking about Ocean, which can cause un- how a deluge could affect the usual warming in ocean tem- 50th Super Bowl. peratures and all sorts of drastic weather changes in specific regions of the United States. While drought-plagued Cali-
California would need 1 ½ times its normal rainfall to get out of the extended drought, which is unlikely, according to Mike Halpert, deputy director of the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center.
BRAIN TEASER Question: No sooner spoken than broken. What is it? ANSWER ON PAGE 13
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BLT Bites
Great for Potlucks
INGREDIENTS • 16 to 20 cherry tomatoes • 1 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled • 1/2 cup mayonnaise • 1/3 cup chopped green onions • 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese • 2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley
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1. Cut a thin slice off of each tomato top. Scoop out and discard pulp. Invert the tomatoes on a paper towel to drain. 2. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. 3. Spoon into tomatoes. Refrigerate for several hours. Yield: 16-20 appetizer servings.
Nutritional Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 113 calories, 10 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 11 mg cholesterol, 206 mg sodium, 1 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 3 g protein. **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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Developing your doctor/patient relationship lecture Join Bruce Ferguson, MD, Board Certified in Internal Medicine at Live Healthy Mizell Senior Center on Wednesday, September 9 at
2:00 PM as he presents an important lecture “Developing Your Doctor/Patient Relationship Under the Affordable Care Act”.
PS Aerial Tramway observes Labor Day holiday hours The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will operate extended holiday hours on Monday, September 7, 2015 in observance of Labor Day. That day, the first Tram up will be at 8:00 a.m., the last Tram up will be 8:00 p.m. and last Tram down will be at 9:45 p.m. Trams depart at least every 30 minutes on the hour and half-hour. Also, September 5, is the end of
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With the ever shrinking appointment times, preparing for your next doctor’s office visit is crucial. Dr. Ferguson will provide his first hand perspective about what you can do to get the most out of your doctor/patient relationship.
The lecture is free. Call 760-834-7956 for reservations. There will be ample opportunity for questions and answers following the presentation.
the Tramway’s “Summer Hours” on Friday’s and Saturdays. Beginning Friday, September 11, the Tramway’s last car up daily will again be 8:00 p.m. and the last car down will be 9:45 p.m. Tickets are $24.95 for adults, $22.95 for seniors (65+) and $16.95 for children (3-12). For more information, please call 888-515-TRAM or 760-325-1391, or visit www.pstramway.com.
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Did You Know? Old wives tales for homemakers Old wives tales were a simple way to impress upon someone the importance of doing (or not doing) a particular thing, in a manner which would be remembered and easily passed on from one generation to the next.
3. Stir cake away from you and you will stir your troubles away.
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worry about which direction the dirt should be swept (according to tales, it should be swept away 4. A cake baked in the morning from the house rather than towill rise; a cake baked in the afternoon will drop.
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wards it or you’re sure to attract doom). Who knows, maybe these old gals knew a thing or two that we just can’t grasp!
5. A clean pot should be kept in 1. If a home is in disarray on New an empty oven; this will ensure Year’s Day, the housewife will there will always be at least a litstruggle with clutter and dissat- tle food to cook in it. isfaction throughout the year. If it’s tidy and clean, the home will 6. When making the bed, don’t interrupt your work or you will be easy to manage. spend a restless night in it. 2. Laundry should never be done on Sundays for there will The average person worked hard surely be a terrible stain, tear or back in the day and the last thing anyone wanted to do was worse in the week ahead.
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Old Town La Quinta Labor Day block party The free event will feature live music on the event lawn, food for purchase by Old Town restaurants including La Rue Wine Bar and CafĂŠ, The Grill on Main, La Quinta Brewing Co., Stuft Pizza and Old Town Coffee Company, plus a cash only beer/ wine garden. Bands include local favorites, The Refills, Trill, and Toast & Jam, performing a variety of entertaining music.
Old Town La Quinta is hosting a Block Party on Main Street, Labor Day weekend, Saturday, September 5 from 7 to 11 p.m. with a portion of the event proceeds benefiting The Desert Cancer Foundation.
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For more information about the Old Town La Quinta Main Street Block Party visit OldTownLaQuinta.com or call (760) 771-1770. For more information about Desert Cancer Foundation visit DesertCancerFoundation.org or call (760) 773-6554.
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PUZZLES & HOROSCOPE
Answers: Sodoku, p.14, Crossword, p.14
HOROSCOPE • SEPTEMBER 3 - SEPTEMBER 9 ARIES (March 21-April 19). For the position you’re in, many are called, but few are chosen. If you make it through, consider yourself both lucky and worthy. Then remember, you still have a choice in what you do going forward. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). A good social balance isn’t something to take lightly. It doesn’t happen every day. When you’re doing great on your own, consider very carefully whether or not you should really add another person to the mix. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Do you have the heart for it? That’s the question that will arise. The way to check your heart compatibility is pretty simple. Ask your heart: Do I really want this, and, if so, how badly?
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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). This morning you’ll open your eyes with a fresh perspective on life. Then you’ll figure out what really makes you happy and prioritize your life based on that realization. It’s a truly great day. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Oddly enough, the happy endings don’t always come at the end. Someone will save you when you’re right smack in the middle of a perilous task. You’re no victim, but once in a while it’s nice to be saved. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You need a big challenge. This is what gives your valor a chance to emerge. You’ll see the obstacle almost as soon as you get to work. This needs conquering, and the conqueror is you.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). Meddling and losing are along the same line. If you meddle, you’ll lose. Keep to your own business. Remain fixed on the prize that is yours and only yours.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). As you rise to great heights, you wonder whether it will last. You’ve seen this before. Yes, there will be a point at which things start sliding the opposite direction. Worry about it when you get there. For now, enjoy your climb.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your creativity knows no bounds. However, the world has boundaries, and they quickly will be imposed if you’re not careful to separate yourself into an area where the usual rules don’t apply.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’re inclined to play by the rules, but you’ll also play seriously — ruthlessly — for keeps. Your competitors don’t have a chance against you. Utilize your team. They really want to help.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). It might be difficult to tell whether a person is making your life better or worse. Either way, rest assured that your skills are growing for having to interact in a certain way.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You could coast on what you already know, but that’s not your style. Instead, you choose to keep your skills up to date. Those above you will be pleased at the initiative you show.
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Desert Water Agency’s turf buy back program relaunches Desert Water Agency (DWA) is proud to announce that the Agency will relaunch its popular turf buy back program on September 1 and will accept applications through October 1, 2015. The Agency will invest $1 million into the 2015-2016 turf buyback program, which aims to reduce water use by offering rebates to customers who replace grass with beautiful desert landscape.
The program is divided into four segments: residential, homeowners associations, commercial and public property. In order to participate, property owners will need to fill out an application and successfully complete a pre-conversion site inspection with DWA. The program will not apply retroactively, so landscape conversions that have already occurred are not eligible.
During the past year, the AgenFor more information on cy’s $1 million investment in DWA’s Turf Buy Back program, turf removal helped program visit www.dwa.org/turf. participants replace 514,440 square feet of turf with water- For information on DWA’s current efficient landscaping, and sav- conservation programs, please visit ing of more than 29 million www.dwa.org/conservation. gallons to date.
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Seated Wellness classes return in September Seated Wellness with Lynn Simonson will be returning to Mizell Senior Center on Thursdays beginning on September 10th from 9:15 AM to 10:15 AM. Simonson is an internationally respected educator of jazz dance and a certified senior fitness instructor. In 2003 she developed her Seated
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Wellness course which blends yoga, breath work, strength building, and most importantly, brain charging exercises. Begin your own personal exercise program with this unique class. Cost for the class is $4.00 paid directly to the instructor. For information, call 760-323-5689.
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Town of Yucca Valley offers fall adult softball
Enjoy Yucca Valley’s fabulous fall weather by joining one of Continued from cover Some buyers and retailers claim it is one of the largest sale dates of the year, second only to the Christmas season’s Black Friday. High society! Labor Day is (or was) considered the last day of the year when it is fashionable to wear white or seersucker. Sports! Labor Day marks the be-
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four adult slow pitch softball leagues offered by the Town of Yucca Valley. Teams will play an average of ten games followed by playoffs and a championship game; league play begins the week of September 8, 2015. Teams may choose from men’s league, ladies league and two coed leagues.
Registration for adult softball is available until the divisions are full. All interested teams can register online at www. yucca-valley.org or in person at the Yucca Valley Community Center from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. For Town of Yucca Valley sports information,
ginning of the NFL and college football seasons. NCAA teams usually play their first games the weekend of Labor Day, with the NFL traditionally playing their first game the Thursday following Labor Day. At Indianapolis Raceway Park, the National Hot Rod Association holds their finals to the U.S. Nationals drag race. Labor Day is the middle point between weeks 1 and 2 of the U.S. Open Tennis Championships held in
Flushing Meadows, New York.
forms, schedules and league standings visit www.quickscores.com/yuccavalley or contact the Town of Yucca Valley Community Services Department at 369-7211.
Don’t forget “Back to School!” Many school districts resume classes around the Labor Day holiday weekend. Most begin the week before, making Labor Day weekend the first three-day weekend of the school calendar, while others return the Tuesday following Labor Day, allowing families one final getaway before the school year begins.
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