Have you heard about Project Linus? Local blankets with love…. By Joan Carrol The idea was conceived by Karen Loucks in Denver, Colorado, when she saw an article about a child undergoing chemotherapy and clutching her security blanket. Loucks contacted the creator of Peanuts asking to use the Linus designation after his character and was granted permission. Family Circle Magazine wrote about Linus on July 15, 1997, this is when I became involved.
nia. Once Oprah Winfrey had Loucks on her program and from there the idea blossomed into Chapters in San Fernando Valley, San Gabriel Valley, Los Angeles, Burbank and Glendale
CA, then across the United children who are seriously States, Canada and Interna- ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need through the gifts of tional countries. new, handmade blankets The Linus motto is to “First and afghans, lovingly creprovide love, a sense of secu- ated by volunteer “blankerity, warmth and comfort to teers,” and “Second to provide a rewarding and fun service opportunity for interested individuals and groups in local communities, for the benefit of children.” All blanket styles are welcome, including quilts, tied comforters, fleece blankets, crocheted or knitted Afghans, and receiving blankets in child-friendly colors.
When I sent my first donations off to Denver, there were no chapters in Califor-
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Did You Know?
Paul Chaat Smith - pg.10
History of the flu shot - pg.6
Braised short ribs - pg.8
Editor’s Inbox
Notes from the Editor
Dear Editor, How do you decide which recipes to put in the paper? Is there one web site that you use all of the time? Many of the recipes I really like, so I was wondering. Sincerely, Mrs. D. Samuels
After being gone for four days, and then going out two nights in a row, I realized everyone embraces the season in a different way. For me it seems to be go, go, go. For some it’s about inviting friends and family over and entertaining, and for others it’s about holding out until the visitors leave and the valley becomes less hectic for a few months. However you choose to enjoy the 2015 – 2016 season, make sure you do so.
Dear Mrs. Samuels, There is no scientific method I use, or any one web site I frequently visit. It’s whatever hits me at the moment and that I think our readers might enjoy making. There are times when I do tie the recipe in with the cover story, or a holiday, but other than that I type the name of a dish in the subject line, press enter and see what happens.
On another note, many of you read the memoriam for William J. Brehm Sr., in the last issue. Sadly I never met Mr. Brehm Sr., however I was told that he loved the Desert Mobile Home News and all that it represents. With the help and support of Publisher Deb Geissler and the team at Hi-Desert Publishing, it is with great honor that we continue our goal to make it the best it can be. RIP Mr. Brehm Sr.
However, I encourage readers to send in their favorite recipes for all to enjoy. Don’t worry about a picture, we’ll figure that out and yes if your recipe is used in the paper you’ll receive a $25 gift certificate for a local restaurant.
Sincerely, Françoise
Bon Appétit! Françoise
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27th annual Mizell Senior Lifestyle Expo Mark your calendars for the 27th annual Mizell Senior Center Lifestyle Expo from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. In addition to our FREE flu shots courtesy of Desert Regional Medical Center, we will have dozens of vendors, a free Farmers Market, special BBQ lunch, informative seminars,
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and a “blow out sale” for Aunt Betty’s Thrift Store. You won’t want to miss this fun event. Flu shot reservation times will be available at the Mizell Senior Center ticket window beginning on Wednesday, October 12. For information, call 760-323-5689.
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Community Spotlight
Joshua Springs MHP, Desert Hot Springs
was down visiting here from White Mountain, AZ near East Sholo.
My son, Keith and wife Kiyomi were in Japan recently. Their hotel had no humans - only a rumba cleaning the floor. You checked in and out by computer. At a local bank there were no human tellers either. Welcome to the future!
10 things that are predicted to disappear in our lifetime: l. The Post Office 2. Checks 3. The newspaper 4. The printed book 5. The Land Line phone 6. Music One more critter spotted near 7. The TV the house. Wendy dog scared 8. Less things will be owned up a large scorpion on the road more will be stored in the Cloud between two houses about 11 9. Cursive writing pm. It had its tail curled and two l0. Privacy large pinchers up and ready to Things are changing - but we defend itself. will have our memories. Welcome back Denny & Linda W. Cathy, daughter of George G,
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Women making history A work in progress MAKING HISTORY - A Work in Progress.’ This empowering “Appreciate Our History” day is a celebration of American women’s past and present accomplishments, that will showcase speakers, panels and a powerful film featuring women who have been an integral part of our history, as well as women who are working towards our future. In celebration of the 95th Anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment granting women the right to vote, ‘California Woman 411’ presents ‘WOMEN
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The event will be held at the Hyatt Palm Springs, Saturday, October 17, 2015 from 9 am – 6 pm. For more information www.californiawoman411.com.
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Did You Know? History of the flu shot was thought to cause the flu. In 1938, Jonas Salk and Thomas Francis developed the first vaccine against flu viruses. This first
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to those that accompanied the flu (flu symptoms usually were more severe and lasted longer), people mistakenly thought they
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got the flu from the vaccination. However, they did not get the flu from the vaccines since the vaccines used killed virus.
flu vaccine was used to protect the U.S. military forces against the flu during World War II.
In 1933, researchers discovered that viruses (influenza virus types A, B, and rarely C) cause influenza (flu). Prior to 1933, a bacterium named Haemophilus
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Vaccines produced from the 1940s to the 1960s were not as purified as more modern vaccines, and the impurities in vaccines were thought to contribute to side effects such as fever, aches, and fatigue. Since these symptoms were similar
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29 Palms Pioneer Days “Salutes Those Who Serve” 29 Palms is planning an incredible four-day tribute to all who serve, including military past/ present, first responders and those who give service to their communities during the annual Pioneer Days October 15 – 18.
ors from 29 Palms Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center were called to duty in the first Iraq War known as Operation Desert Shield and later Desert Storm. The families, military members, and community welcomed them home joyously with what was called ‘The According to Mary Jane Binge, Mother of All Victory Parades’. Event Chairwoman, “ It was 25 years ago our marines and sail- There will be many noteworthy
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events and family-fun filled activities. The launch of the event begins with Rolling Thunder along with Fueled by The Fallen escorting the AVTT Traveling Vietnam Wall (an 80% exact replica of the famous wall in Washington, D.C) from Yucca Valley into 29 Palms where it will be on display for four days at the Tom Nicoll Field Memorial Sta-
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dium. In addition to the parade on Saturday, some of the event highlights are a carnival, USO Variety Show, pancake breakfast, chili dinner and more. The SALUTE events and many other activities are FREE. For a complete schedule the public can visit www.29palmssalute. com or call 760-799-0313.
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Braised Short Ribs
INGREDIENTS • 6 bone-in short ribs (about 5 3/4 pounds) • Kosher salt • Extra-virgin olive oil • 1 large Spanish onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces • 2 ribs celery, cut into 1/2-inch pieces • 2 carrots, peeled, cut in 1/2 lengthwise, then cut into 1/2-inch pieces • 2 cloves garlic, smashed • 1 1/2 cups tomato paste • 2 to 3 cups hearty red wine • 2 cups water • 1 bunch fresh thyme, tied with kitchen string • 2 bay leaves
DIRECTIONS 1. Season each short rib generously with salt. 2. Coat a pot large enough to accommodate all the meat and vegetables with olive oil and bring to a high heat. 3. Add the short ribs to the pan and brown very well, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Do not overcrowd pan. Cook in batches, if necessary. 4. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. 5. While the short ribs are browning, puree all the vegetables and garlic in the food processor until it forms a coarse paste. When the short ribs are very brown on all sides, remove them from the pan. 6. Drain the fat, coat the bottom of same pan with fresh oil and add the pureed vegetables. 7. Season the vegetables generously with salt and brown until they are very dark and a crud has formed on the bottom of the pan, approximately 5 to 7 minutes. Scrape the crud and let it reform. Scrape the crud again and add the tomato paste. 8. Brown the tomato paste for 4 to 5 minutes. Add the wine and scrape the bottom of the pan. Lower the heat if things start to burn. Reduce the mixture by half. 9. Return the short ribs to the pan and add 2 cups water or until the water has just about covered the meat. Add the thyme bundle and bay leaves. Cover the pan and place in the preheated oven for 3 hours. 10. Check periodically during the cooking process and add more water, if needed. Turn the ribs over halfway through the cooking time. 11. Remove the lid during the last 20 minutes of cooking to let things get nice and brown and to let the sauce reduce. When done the meat should be very tender but not falling apart. Serve with the braising liquid. **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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“Book Talks� opens 2015-2016 season In
partnership
with
Palm
Library located at 300 South erything You Know About
Indians Is Wrong will be avail-
Springs Public Library, Agua Sunrise Way.
Indians Is Wrong. His books able at the Museum Store and
Caliente Cultural Museum will
and exhibitions focus on the
open the 2015-2016 season
Author, essayist, and Associate
contemporary
landscape
at the event.
of
with a Book Talks presentation Curator at the National Mu- American Indian politics and
Admission is free.
by Paul Chaat Smith (Coman-
seum of the American Indian, culture. He is both entertain-
For additional information,
che) on Wednesday, October
Smith will read from some of ing and profound. Copies of
call 760.833.8169 or visit
21, at 6:30 pm in the Public
his works, most notably, Ev-
Everything You Know About
www.accmuseum.org
BRAIN TEASER Brain Teaser Question:
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What call for help, when written in capital letters, is the same forwards, backwards and upside down?
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Blankets must be home- cal Coachella Valley Chapmade, washable, free of ter gave 1,089 since 2006. pins, and come from smokeIf you would like to be part of free environments. this rewarding experience conAt Joshua Springs MHP in Desert Hot Springs, ladies and men work on blankets annually to donate to the project. Our local blankets are sent to Barbara Sinatra Center for Abused Children and the Battered Women’s Shelter, the neonatal units of many hospitals, hospice units, Loma Linda, the 29 Palms Marines Unit and many others. Five million of these “huggies” have been donated since l998. Our lo-
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tact our new CV Linus Coordinator Terrie Shrum, 760 770-26l7 or terrieshrum@plcv.org. Blankets can be picked up at origin or dropped off at Joann’s Fabrics on Dinah Shore Dr. Rancho Mirage, Monica Quilts at Washington/Country Club or the Yarn Company Hwy 111/Portola.
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PUZZLES & HOROSCOPE
Answers: Sodoku, p.15, Crossword, p.15
HOROSCOPE • OCTOBER 15 - OCTOBER 21
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ARIES (March 21-April 19). Today there are so many rumors, hoaxes and generally outrageous untruths out there just itching to be shared with the whole world. Before you repeat or share anything, get more information.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Your smile is a gift to anyone you bestow it upon. You’ll give that gift over and over today to loved ones and strangers alike. This makes the world a little brighter — no small accomplishment.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). In a perfect world, the people you interact with understand the value of your time and theirs — it is our most precious resource, after all. You’ll probably have to teach others how to be more efficient (and why).
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Tucking away your true emotions will only cause stress and strain. Anyway, the astute see how you’re feeling no matter what you do to mask it. You may as well be honest and free today.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Sometimes you want to open your heart to all the love you deserve, but today you feel most loved when people make room for you to be by yourself and do your own thing.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Good people around you will make you happy. Bad people around you will give you something, too: experience mostly. The bad ones are what make you more sophisticated.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). Finding your own path is not easy. Often you need a machete to cut back the brush and bramble. The machete of the day will be your words, concise and direct, articulating what you need and desire.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). If you tell yourself “don’t worry,” you may or may not take your own advice. But if you direct yourself to an activity that makes you feel comfortable and safe, you’ll naturally forget to worry.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Did you wake up less than enthusiastic about what the day holds? It’s a similar lineup to yesterday, and you’re getting that been-there-donethat feeling. A Sagittarius can help you change it up.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The beginning stages of any project are among the most challenging because it’s so easy to give up when you don’t have much time or effort invested. But there’s a reason you chose this. Don’t give up.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). If you know the motivation of others, you’ll find it much easier to manage them — and you’ll have to today. Try to learn what’s behind their questions and what’s behind what’s behind their questions.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You can do hard things. One of your great talents is in not recognizing much of a difference between hard and easy. It’s just you, handling what needs to be handled right in front of you.
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