Local certified farmers markets are back By Françoise Rhodes Coachella Valley foodies (chefs, restaurant owners, home cooks, food lovers, and everyone else who prefers locally grown food) have reason to celebrate this week. The valley’s three State and County Certified Farmers’ Markets open for their 2015/2016 Season. Sponsored by the Palm Springs Cultural Center, the Certified Farmers’ Markets have become a valley tradition, and regular customers eagerly anticipate their return each fall.
“We’ve had emails and calls from people asking when the markets will open,” said Paul Palodichuk, General Manager of the Certified Farmers’ Markets. “This is the beginning of our eighth full season here in the desert. We
have most of our local favorites returning and we’ve added some new value added artisan prepared food vendors. The biggest news, though, is that we have changed our Palm Desert Market on Wednesdays to evening hours. Mid-valley residents w h o
have never been able to participate due to daytime commitments can now make the Palm Desert Evening Market their weekly tradition after work and school.” Grand Opening Events: Palm Springs Certified Farmers’ Market: Opens Saturday, October 3rd (8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.), at 2300 Baristo Road (adjacent to The Camelot Theatres). For the first 50 kids (twelve and under) attending the market, they will get $2.00 in market bucks. Continued on page 11
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Notes from the Editor
Dear Editor, I’m not a senior! Thank you for not filling the paper with only senior events. I know there are a lot of them, but I’m not a senior and I do live in a mobile home park. Because of the story about the scarecrows in Big Bear, I’m going to take my family. Thank you and keep remembering the younger generation. Sincerely, Shelli K., Salton Sea
Hi Shelli, I have never labeled the paper as a senior’s publication, but a publication for everyone! Heck, I know people younger than me that my older friends run circles around. Age is only a number, and I hope to offer information and events that can primarily be enjoyed by all.
What a scorcher we had this past weekend, can someone please send Mother Nature a memo telling her we’ve just about reached our heat limit in the desert……just a thought. As for me, it seems like the season is revving up to be a busy one. There was a huge season kickoff party held during the week for chamber members, and my email box for the paper alone has tripled in daily emails telling me about events in the valley, with hope from the senders that I’ll have room to post them. This leads me to a question, “Are there any type of events that you would like to see posted in the paper more frequently?” Often I’m at crossroads on which story to choose, so feel free to send me your thoughts at news@dmhnews.com and offer me some guidance. On another note, one of my favorite television shows has started a new season, Amazing Race! One of these days I hope to experience my own amazing race around the world.
The Scarecrow Festival sounds fun, don’t forget to take pictures. Time to check emails…………………. Regards, Françoise
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From script to screen
A conversation with award winning novelist Andrew Neiderman writer for the best-selling V.C. Andrews novel series.
Eight years after Andrew Neiderman moved to Palm Springs, he published his most famous novel to date, “The Devil’s Advocate.” Aside from the fact that “The Devil’s Advocate” is a film classic featuring Al Pacino, Keanu Reeves and Charlize Theron, Neiderman has over 100 million books in print and has been published in 95 countries. By that time in 1997, Neiderman has already published more than 60 novels, some under his own name and some as the ghost-
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Mr. Neiderman attributes his style of writing to his having taught film for 20 years. When the movie version of THE DEVIL’S ADVOCATE came out, it opened his readers to his other books. He once stated: “You know in the beginning I use to use two different computers, one for my own books under Neiderman, and one for the VC Andrews books. I almost spun my chair around. It was kind of weird, it almost felt as if VC Andrews channeled me.” Event begins at 10:30 AM, included is brunch and presentation PSWIFT Member: $25 Guest: $40
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Start your engines for the 2015-16 Cruise-In car show series The Palm Springs Cruisin’ Association (PSCA) has announced its dates for its 20152016 Cruise-In car show series. Starting October 3 and running through May on the first Saturday of each month from 1 to 5 p.m., over 150 cars will be on
display in the parking lot at the Westfield Shopping Mall (in the NW Parking lot near Macy’s and Red Carpet Car Wash).
antiques, restored and original collectible cars and motorcycles. The monthly event also features food, drink and clothing vendors, as well as raffles The exhibitions will feature clas- and prizes given to the top cars. sic cars, muscle cars, hot rods, Fun for the entire family, there street rods, corvettes, customs, is a special area for kids with col-
FREE depression counseling for older adults Mizell Senior Center is proud to partner with The Center Palm Springs in bringing a Free Counseling Program to Mizell Senior Center. Depression needn’t be part of life, get reconnected to people and interests. If you are 50 years old or older,
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and are anxious, depressed, or isolated, you can see our counseling staff at NO COST and without using insurance. No Physician referral is required. For information or to schedule an appointment, call Ian Murray at 760-323-5689 x106 or by email at ianm@mizell.org.
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oring, hula hoop contests and other activities. Cruise-In is free for spectators to attend. There is a $5 entry fee to show a vehicle. For more information visit www.palmspringscruisinassociation.com
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Public Arts Commission Announces new collection of “Portraits” The Cathedral City Public Arts Commission proudly announces that “Portraits” by Austrian Baroness Ilona von Ronay to be held in the lobby of Cathedral City’s Civic Center, 68-700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero, is now open. The public is invited to view her collection of Portraits during normal business hours, Mondays through Thursdays, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. The Portraits capture the personalities and style of their respective subjects. The exhibit is free.
ist who captures the essence of her subjects in her visually stunning masterpieces. She was recognized as a gifted artist at an early age and sold her first portrait when she was just fourteen years old. She later went on to study art at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna, Austria. Currently, she lives part-time in Cathedral City and spends her summers at her ancestral castle in Steyr, Austria.
Commissioned to paint portraits for clients from around the world including Billionaire George Soros, Baroness von Ronay has marveled in her long career as a talented art-
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Fresh vegetable medley
INGREDIENTS • 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules • 1/4 cup water • 1 teaspoon salt • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder • 1/4 teaspoon pepper • 1 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided • 2 cups fresh broccoli florets • 2 medium carrots thinly sliced • 1 large onion, sliced and quartered • 1 cup sliced celery • 2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced • 1 medium sweet red pepper, thinly sliced • 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms • 2 cups thinly sliced cabbage
DIRECTIONS 1. In a small saucepan, heat bouillon and water for 1 minute; stir well. Stir in the salt, garlic powder, pepper and 1 teaspoon oil. 2. In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry the broccoli, carrots, onion and celery in remaining oil for 2-3 minutes. 3. Add the bouillon mixture; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Add zucchini and red pepper; stir-fry for 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and cabbage; stir-fry 1-2 minutes longer or until crisp-tender. Yield: 8 servings.
**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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Town of Yucca Valley offers cyber safety workshops know if you have been a victim of cybercrime; how to protect yourself and your personal information online; and simple actions you can take to be safer using email and the internet. The workshop is open to participants age 16 and up and The first of these workshops, is provided at a cost of $4.00 Cybercrime Seminar, will take per person. Admission can be place on Saturday, October 3, purchased online at www.yuc2015 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 ca-valley.org or at the door as p.m. in the Cholla Room at space allows. the Yucca Valley Community Center. Cybersecurity expert Watkins will lead a second Alan Watkins will lead the in- workshop on Wednesday, formational session and pro- November 4, 2015 from 1:30 vide instruction on how to p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Yucca October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month and the Town of Yucca Valley is introducing two new fall workshops to assist residents in learning how to protect themselves from cybercrime.
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Valley Senior Center. This session, Identity Theft Seminar for Seniors, will address cybercrime concerns particular to seniors including how to respond to calls stating you won a prize, but asking for a security deposit; how to recognize a fraud scam; responding to requests for personal information; and how to know if someone else is using your identity. The class is provided for seniors at no charge through sponsorship by the Yucca Valley Senior Club.
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For more information contact the Town of Yucca Valley Community Services Department at 369-7211. 57090 Twentynine Palms Hwy Yucca Valley, CA 92284
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Did You Know? Tips for keeping veggies fresh Carrots: Cut off the tops, store in the refrigerator in a closed container with plenty of moisture.
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Peppers: Eggplant: Leave on the counter; don’t Keep free of moisture until counter or in the crisper for ready to use; store on the longer storage. wash until ready to use.
Beets: Cut off the tops, then store Celery: in an open container covPlace in a shallow cup or ered with a damp cloth. bowl of water on the counter or in the refrigerator. Onions, garlic, shallots: Store in a cool dark, place. Summer squash and zucchini: Leave on the counter; wrap Tomatoes: in a cloth and refrigerate for Store on the counter. longer storage.
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Senior gateway The Senior Gateway is a one-stop website intended to provide seniors, their families and caregivers with the information they need to connect to helpful services and resources, to find answers, and solve problems. www.seniors.ca.gov Find information on such topics as: • Avoiding and Reporting Abuse & Neglect • Preventing Fraud, Financial Abuse & Common Scams • Health Care Information • Your Rights • Other Resources
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PUZZLES & HOROSCOPE
Answers: Sodoku, p.14, Crossword, p.14
HOROSCOPE • OCTOBER 1 - OCTOBER 7 ARIES (March 21-April 19). And what’s to be done about the contrast between who you want to be and who you are? That you can even see it is a favorable omen. It’s this kind of humility that will take you all the way.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). It would be fun if everyone would behave according to your private script. They won’t, but because you’re an expert director, you’ll make a masterpiece out of whatever “performances” you get.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Very few appreciate what’s readily available. Even fewer pursue what’s not available at all. It’s the range in the middle that inspires desire. Snuggle yourself into a sweet spot between sometimes and very rarely available.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You may not like how the day unwinds, but hang in there. Stay connected and keep working on the knotty problems. Without your skill, the others would be lost.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Leaders allow themselves to be guided by what they like, their fantasies of an ideal world, their dreams of what could be, while the others allow themselves to be guided by what’s likely to gain approval. CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’re deciding how great you want to be at something. You have some natural talent and some time to practice, but do you have a reason good enough to keep you motivated through the work?
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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You do different things for different people, and perhaps you won’t quite settle into the groove that is “so you” today. Just know that your top three roles in life don’t begin to define the depths of you. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Commitments come with responsibilities. Because you cherish your freedom, you’re likely to say no to several offers in the weeks to come, starting with a decent one today.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The world is a puzzle, and you are the missing piece. Do not underestimate how vital you are to the big picture. Apply yourself and watch it all come together all around you.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Relationships need maintenance. A lunch date might seem inconvenient, but set it up anyway. Think of it as the periodical oil change that’s necessary to keep the relationship running.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). It irks you that in certain relationships, you’re always the one who reaches out first. Don’t take it personally. It’s not that they don’t love you — they adore you! This is just the pattern that’s been set.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Some people are just a lot harder to say no to than others. That’s why you don’t pick up the call. You know what will happen. Niceties lead to affinities, which lead to agreements — and there you are at “yes” again!
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day, October 7th (4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.). The Market will continue to be held at 72-599 Highway 111 (adjacent to the Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce). The prize wheel will be spinning for people who provide the secret code word: EVENING.
La Quinta Certified Farmers’ Market: Opens Sunday, October 4th (8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.). The Market will be held in Old Town La Quinta at 78100 Main Street (off Calle Tampico). For the first 50 kids (twelve and under) attending the market, they All Certified Farmers’ Markets will get $2.00 in market bucks. accept CalFresh EBT Cards, WIC Farmers’ Market Checks, and Palm Desert Evening Certified Senior Farmers’ Market Checks. Farmers’ Market: Opens Wednes- For customers enrolled in Cal-
Fresh/SNAP, WIC and SSID (with ID) we match expenditures up to $10 with Market Match tokens funded through a USDA federal grant. The Markets also offer Market Bucks that can be purchased using charge cards or cash, and used as currency at the market for purchases. The Certified Farmers’ Markets are the Coachella Valley’s only State and County Certified Farmers’ Markets. “Certified” means
all the produce from participating farms at the markets has been grown at California farms which have been registered and inspected by their county Agriculture Departments. In addition, almost all the CFMCV farms are located within a 100 mile radius of the Markets (thus reducing the carbon footprint), and many products sold are USDA Certified Organic.
Palm Springs new election web page Palm Springs voters can now access information about the upcoming Nov.3 municipal election on a new City web page. The new web page will feature information regarding Mayoral and City Council candidates, voter registration, sample ballots, vote-by-mail applications, polling places, and other available election services by visiting www.VotePalmSprings.com.
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In addition, copies of candidate Form 700 Statement of Economic Interests can be viewed online. The deadline to register to vote is Oct. 19. Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3. Voter registration applications can be obtained at the post office, Palm Springs City Hall or the Public Library.
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IT WORKS Laundry detergent - Probably the easiest way to remove sweat stains is to use a liquid detergent formulated to treat protein-based stains (such as grass stains) and/or one that has something advertised along the lines of “oxygen cleaning power.” Apply it undiluted to the stain and let it sit for about 30 minutes before washing.
Vinegar: Add 2 tablespoons of white (only white) vinegar to 1 cup of water, and apply to the stain. Let it sit for 30 minutes before washing.
Tips to remove perspiration stains from clothing
Ammonia: Dilute ammonia with an equal amount of water, and pour onto the stain. You don’t need to let it sit before washing, just toss it in.
Salt: Add 1 tablespoon of salt to 1 cup of water, and sponge the solution into the stain until it’s completely gone. Then wash.
Hydrogen peroxide: Dilute hydrogen peroxide with an equal amount of water, apply to the stain, and let sit for 30 minutes before washing. Don’t use hydroLemon juice: Baking soda: gen peroxide on colors, as Before washing, combine Combine 4 tablespoons of it does have some bleaching equal parts lemon juice and baking soda and 1/4 cup of qualities. water, and scrub until the water. Dab on the stain until stain is gone. it’s gone, and then wash.
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Hopefully, your first attempt at sweat-stain removal will succeed. If it doesn’t, just work your way through the list until you hopefully find something that works (washing in between each method).
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Desert Art Center’s 66th annual opening show ago and immediately felt the connection. The silk captured me.” She has been a gallery member since 2010 and won many awards for her vibrant silk paintings.
The Desert Art Center (DAC) is hosting its 66th annual opening reception to honor artists and their newest creations. This evening’s proceeds go to DAC’s high school scholarship program. The public is invited to attend this free event.
Free • Friday, October 2 Desert Art Center 550 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 6:00pm - 8:00pm www.desertartcenter.org or call 760-323-7973
It promises to be a lively evening with refreshments and music while entering the unique and exquisite world of paintings, sculpture, pottery, jewelry, art glass, photography and mixed media. Featured Artist Antoinette Hanson will show her silk paintings in the adjoining small gallery. Antoinette painted and worked in many mediums before she discovered silk. “I was introduced to silk painting eight years
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