Lake Arrowhead home tour features petite to palatial The 41st annual Home Tour, sponsored by the Lake Arrowhead Communities Chamber of Commerce, is set for Saturday, September 19, and will be completely different than in the past.
Instead of four or five homes, this year’s Home
Tour will feature nine homes that cover 100-year period, from 1915 to the present, according to Sondra Hughes, 2015 Home Tour chairperson. “The tour will have more homes, and more variety. We are showcasing every-
thing from quaint to palatial,” stated Hughes. The European Chateau is the venue for this year’s Friday Night VIP Gala for September 18, 6-9pm. The home will also be showcased at Home Tour on Saturday. Located in Cedar Ridge, this home was built fairly recently but the architecture is a copy of a 1915 European style. “The owners are new mountain residents,” according to Hughes. “They are generously opening their home both Friday evening and on Saturday. They are actively becoming involved in the community.” Representing 1915 is the Rock House, which is built entirely from rocks. The walls go 10 feet into the earth and are 14 inches thick. Continued on page 11
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Editor’s Inbox
Notes from the Editor
Dear Editor,
Dear Readers,
As a stew aficionado I decided to make the Pioneer Stew you
Have you noticed that it is getting dark earlier? This had me think-
posted in the paper a few weeks ago. The picture didn’t do it
ing, when do we turn the clocks back? November 1, is the day, I
justice, but the stew was really good. I like to use sirloin in my
thought it was sooner than that.
stew and not ground beef, but I went by the recipe and I liked it. Maybe one of these days I’ll send you my family recipe.
I started thinking, it’s time we start posting photos in the Reader Photo Gallery again. The events have started, so feel free to email
Ronnie P., Yucca Valley
them to me with a caption. Let’s have some fun with this, and remember the paper is online so family and friends can see the DMHN anywhere in the world.
Hi Ronnie,
Now after all of this thinking, I have decided to stop thinking and
I agree with you on the picture; however there wasn’t another
go finish a book I’m trying to read. Yes trying, this book jumps
one for that stew and I certainly couldn’t post a photo with big
around too much for me and I can’t stay focused, however I do
chunks of steak in it. I’m glad you enjoyed it and I’m hoping to
want to see how it ends.
taste a sample of your family stew and post your recipe in the paper.
Have you read a good book lately? Let me know……………
No cooked carrots please;-) …………………… Françoise
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Healing Waters Mobile Home & RV Park, Desert Hot Springs
club house to get some cool relief, including some of our furry residents! Thankfully we had air conditioning. Our August 16th Potluck was Every chair was taken and again a big and unexpected thanks to all who brought surprise! What with the pow- generous amounts of food we er outage many came to the had plenty!
Many contributed to our donation box! Thank you! Everyone enjoyed a fun social time. Ronita did a lovely job decorating the stage and tables. We truly appreciate our volunteers who are so faithful, we couldn’t have the success ev-
ery month without them. Next Potluck will be Sunday, September 20th at 3:00 pm. BYO table service & Big Smile! Courtesy of Ellie Davis
Learn to dance in Yucca Valley Or select the East Coast Swing class. East Coast Swing is a retrostyle dance that can be enjoyed with all types of music including Big Band, R&B, Western Swing, and Rock and Roll.
enrichment classes is available online at www.yucca-valley.org or in person at the Yucca Valley Community Center, Monday through Thursday, from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
For more information contact the Community Services Department at (760) 369-7211.
Both classes are open to students age 14 and over; no partner is needed. Lessons will take place at the Yucca Valley Community Center with the first sesLearn the dances featured on sion beginning on October 7th. “Dancing with the Stars” in the Pre-registration is required. BallBallroom Dance course. Ball- room Dance class takes place at room dancing is easy to learn 6:00 p.m., followed by the East and is great exercise for partici- Coast Swing class at 7:00 p.m. pants of all ages. Students will Each class is $40 for a four week learn the Cha Cha, Foxtrot, session. Rumba, Tango and Waltz, and Registration for these and other have fun doing it!
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Did You Know? History of the Tent Eons before becoming our favorite pastime, camping was, literally, a way of life. And perhaps the most important piece of iconic equipment is the tent.
different types of tents.
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poles begin to replace wooden lion Americans still make tent frames. camping trips—a million more 1945 - WWII is over, and the than RV excursions. post-war economic boom sends 1970s - Eureka again steals the Americans to camping retailers show with a backpack-storable Today tent camping continues and war surplus stores where tent that sells 1 million units in to exceed RV camping, an ode 1855 - The real ancestor to they purchase thousands of just 10 years. to the great outdoors! today’s familiar shelter is de- tents of all types before heading signed by a U.S. Army officer. off the great outdoors. 1990 - The first “truck-tent” apHe modeled his “bell tent” after pears, designed to be pitched in Native American teepees, using 1959 - Long-time tentmaker the bed of a pickup truck. canvas instead of buffalo hides. Eureka introduces the first fastto-set-up freestanding tent. 2011 - Despite technological 1911 - The first Boy Scout Handinnovations that offer a more book is published and shows 10 1960s - Lightweight metal glamorous experience, 3.2 mil-
Susan Anton makes her Purple Room debut From winning Miss California to the Merv Griffin show to Broadway to a long-running stint as one of the top entertainers in Las Vegas, Susan Anton has been entertaining audiences for more than 30 years.
the concert stage, she is performing her newest show at The Purple Room for three performances on September 11, 12 and 13. Anton is excited to perform at the Purple Room at Club Trinidad which back in the 1960’s was the club where Now after a 4-year hiatus from Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin
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and Sammy Davis, Jr. per- ically-acclaimed album, “One formed and came with their Night.” Anton promises her friends to eat, drink and play. show features something for everyone. Her new show is titled “Already Home,” and will include For more information favorite music that will delight call (760) 322- 4422 or visit and entertain the audience, www.PurpleRoomPalmSprings.com including songs from her crit-
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Who’s your “Most Valuable Pet?”
It’s time to add a MVP (Most Valuable Pet) to your team! This month the Palm Springs Animal Shelter is teaming up with Best Friends Animal Society to help everyone find their MVP. Add the perfect furry friend to your family for only $20!
Friends of the Palm Springs Animal Shelter www.psanimalshelter.org 4575 E. Mesquite Avenue Palm Springs, CA 92264
September is World Alzheimer’s Month September 2015 will mark the fourth global World Alzheimer’s Month, an international campaign to raise awareness and challenge stigma. The theme for World Alzheimer’s Month 2015 is Remember Me. People around the world are encouraged to learn to spot the signs of dementia, but also not to forget about loved ones who are living with the disease. In the Coachella Valley local businesses are taking action by learning how
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ANSWER ON PAGE 9
This is an unusual paragraph. I’m curious as to just how quickly you can find out what is so unusual about it. It looks so ordinary and plain that you would think nothing was wrong with it. In fact, nothing is wrong with it! It is highly unusual though. Study it and think about it, but you still may not find anything odd. But if you work at it a bit, you might find out. Try to do so without any coaching!
to be Alzheimer’s friendly and understand the disease. How can you help and make a positive impact for those around you, host your own event! The possibilities are limited only by your imagination! For information visit your local Alzheimer’s Association office at 69730 CA-111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 or call (760) 328-6767
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Eggs Benedict
IT WORKS Six Ways to save at the pump 1. Fill up on weekdays - Prices usually rise on the weekend, so the best times to buy gas are typically Tuesday afternoons or Wednesday mornings. 2. Avoid running on empty - When your car is on empty you’re actually using more gas because your vehicle is running less efficiently. Fill your gas tank when you have half a tank or a little less.
INGREDIENTS • 4 egg yolks • 3 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice • 1 pinch ground white pepper • 1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce • 1 tablespoon water • 1 cup butter, melted • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 8 eggs • 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar • 8 strips Canadian-style bacon • 4 English muffins, split • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
3. Less is more - Don’t carry around items you don’t need. For every 100 pounds of weight in your car, fuel economy decreases by one to two percent. Put heavy items in the trunk
instead of on a roof rack, which creates drag and eats up gas. 4. Check your tire pressure - Under-inflated tires require more energy to roll. More energy means more gas. When it’s time, consider replacing worn tires with low-rolling resistance tires. 5. Tighten gas cap - Tightening the gas cap on your car will prevent gas from evaporating and escaping into the air. If you’ve lost your gas cap, buy a new one as soon as possible. 6. Fill up at night - Believe it or not, pumps deliver more gas when temperatures are lower.
DIRECTIONS 1. To Make Hollandaise: Fill the bottom of a double boiler partway with water. Make sure that water does not touch the top pan. Bring water to a gentle simmer. In the top of the double boiler, whisk together egg yolks, lemon juice, white pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and 1 tablespoon water. 2. Add the melted butter to egg yolk mixture 1 or 2 tablespoons at a time while whisking yolks constantly. If Hollandaise begins to get too thick, add a teaspoon or two of hot water. Continue whisking until all butter is incorporated. Whisk in salt, then remove from heat. Place a lid on pan to keep sauce warm. 3. Preheat oven on broiler setting. To Poach Eggs: Fill a large saucepan with 3 inches of water. Bring water to a gentle simmer, then add vinegar. Carefully break eggs into simmering water, and allow to cook for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes. Yolks should still be soft in center. Remove eggs from water with a slotted spoon and set on a warm plate. 4. While eggs are poaching, brown the bacon in a medium skillet over medium-high heat and toast the English muffins on a baking sheet under the broiler. 5. Spread toasted muffins with softened butter, and top each one with a slice of bacon, followed by one poached egg. Place 2 muffins on each plate and drizzle with Hollandaise sauce. Sprinkle with chopped chives and serve immediately. **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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RV camping is all the rage! Get ready for a busy season By Françoise Rhodes Across the Coachella Valley RV travelers are offered an assortment of RV campgrounds/communities to choose from. Many have golf courses, tennis courts, pickle ball courts, bocce ball courts, restaurants, club houses, playgrounds for children and dog parks. However this year something will be different, be prepared for your favorite park to be full. According to campground operators, people have been hitting the road in greater numbers across much of California this year. “Great weather and lower fuel costs have encouraged more people to travel across the state,” said Debbie Sipe, executive director of the California Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds, which hosts Camp-California.com, the statewide travel planning website. With Labor Day behind us, early numbers are showing that
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for the first in the last 20 years, campground operators were reporting sold out grounds over the holiday weekend. The only campgrounds that haven’t fared as well this year as last year a r e
grounds now offer a wide variety of shoulder season activities and entertainment throughout their season, as in the desert October through May. From entertainment for people of all ages,
out in Borrego Springs, the Borrego RV Resort in Borrego Springs, a major snowbird destination, will serve as a base camp for people attending the 50th Annual Borrego Days Festival, which takes place in neighboring Christmas Circle Community Park. Many parks now offer star gazing events, wine tasting nights, movie nights, and a plethora of daytime activities. So as the weather cools down, and the Coachella Valley heats up with excitement….reserve your favorite spot early and setup your home on wheels, and be sure to tell your RV mates to do the same!
lakef r o n t campgrounds that have been negatively affected by the drought and declining water levels. Not only are RV’ers traveling more, campgrounds are adding more to the experience. Privately owned and operated camp-
classic rock concerts to Oktoberfest and holiday celebrations. Palm Springs Oasis RV Resort in Cathedral City will have a Halloween campsite and costume contests and Halloween themed movies on Oct. 30 - 31. Farther
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Consumers can find private campgrounds in their area by checking www.Camp-California.com. The site includes links to RV parks and campgrounds, which provide their own “activities” or event calendars, which can help you figure out which parks have activities your family will enjoy.
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PUZZLES & HOROSCOPE
Answers: Sodoku, p.10, Crossword, p.10
HOROSCOPE • SEPTEMBER 10 - SEPTEMBER 16 ARIES (March 21-April 19). A fairytale quality touches today’s situation. There is no happily ever after, but the promise of a series of days in varying degrees of happiness makes a pretty good ending, too. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Just because they are talking about it doesn’t mean they are really interested in it. To get to know the people you’re with, you’ll have to rise above the social constraints.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). The reason they see you doing it and then immediately want to do it, too, is because you make it look so easy. Making it look easy is the definition of being good at it.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). The thing that gets you out of the house and talking to people will be your luckiest activity today, even if it happens to also be grueling work. Casual conversations build relationships. Relationships build your future.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Bottom line: Nothing gets done unless you put the hours in. Your willingness to put the hours in is your success key. In fact, nothing will contribute more to your ultimate success than your adherence to a schedule.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). The light of wisdom cannot get into a heart that has never been broken. The cracks are what make illumination possible. Wisdom may not make you feel better now, but it will help you make better choices later.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). One crucial element to your work will be how you incorporate or ignore feedback. Let down your defenses and go into learning mode. They don’t have to be totally right to have a point.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Get the feeling that you’re being watched? It’s probably your admirer, your boss, or it could just be the dog. (With all dogs see, sometimes you think it’s a good thing they don’t speak your language.)
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You feel like you’re in an arm wrestling match with fate. This is a contest you don’t want to win. If you win, you’ll never know the glories that fate had in mind for you.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). In order to see, sometimes it’s best to open your eyes; other times it’s best to close them. Every sense you have will inform you today, but none will be so keen as your sixth sense.
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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Money, power, government, relationships, responsibilities - all of these things could affect your freedom, but none of them has to. If you can do what you want to do, you’re free.
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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). As you quest for new experience, consider spending a lot less energy on it. Maybe new experience doesn’t have to be quested after. In fact, you’re having one right now.
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Continued from cover Hughes included six additional homes in the same neighborhood and named this area “The Neighborhood” where attendees will be shuttled by van to The Neighborhood. The homes in The Neighborhood were built in the 1930s and ‘40s. “The charm of that era is what we are capturing,” Hughes said.
$50 per person. The Friday Night VIP Gala is $100 per person, and includes a Saturday Home Tour ticket. To purchase Friday Night VIP gala tickets and Home Tour tickets, call (909) 337-3715, or purchase online www.LakeArrowheadChamber.com today.
A lakefront home is included, and a boat shuttle will carry ticket holders to the lakefront home in Point Hamiltair. The Saturday Home Tour ends with a wine-and-cheese reception at the Burnt Mill Beach Club from noon to 5pm. Home Tour tickets for Saturday are
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