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Get Started Now on Healthy Habits for 2016 accomplishments, memories and milestones from the year. Balanced Diet, Balanced Life • Maintaining a healthy, balanced diet will help you feel great, and can increase your focus, energy levels and productivity.
The new year is a great time to take stock of your routine and make improvements where necessary. Here are some thoughtful habits to consider incorporating into your day in the coming year. Find Time to Decompress • If you’re a morning person, get out of bed 30 minutes earlier than normal to wake up with your favorite coffee or tea and think about what you need to accomplish for the day.
• More of a night owl? Spend at least 30 minutes before going to sleep to unplug from technology and relax with a new book you’ve had on your list to read. • Schedule time for exercise to reduce stress and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Planning workouts ahead of time will make you more likely to stick to them. Write Everything Down • Handwritten notes and to-do lists will reinforce your memo-
ry of the tasks you need to conquer. They also give you the option to look at what you need to do for the day and prioritize the list. Consider a personal planner, such as those from the popular AT-A-GLANCE collection, which includes a variety of styles that reflect your personality and organizational needs. • Documenting your day not only keeps you organized, but also provides you with an opportunity to look back and reflect on your life’s
• Plan out your meals ahead of time before going shopping by marking them in a calendar. This will give you more time during the week to cook and prepare meals, without having to make frequent trips to the store or feel tempted to grab take-out. You’ll be more likely to stick with the habit if you love the calendar you use, so consider something easy on the eyes, such as an AT-A-GLANCE fashion planner. • Cooking your own fresh meals can help keep your bank account balanced, and is often much healthier than food from a restaurant. And spending time in the kitchen is also a stress reliever for some people. Make a fresh start -- the beginning of a new year is the perfect time to make positive changes to how you schedule and organize your time. Courtesy of StatePoint
Notes from the Editor As the holidays are coming down to the wire, I realized it is now or never to wish everyone a wonderful Christmas and a belated Happy Hanukkah.
In this edition you’ll find a variety of topics, suggestions and a fun Brain Teaser you probably are certain you know the answer of, but do you?
I’m a firm believer in spending the holidays how you choose, and to not be pressured into a stressful, uncomfortable day.
Of course we can’t forget New Year’s resolutions, what’s a new year without them!!
On the flip side, think of all of the times you didn’t want to do something but was talked into it and it turned out to be the best day ever!!
Time to go deck the halls and be jolly…………Françoise
Editor’s Inbox Dear Editor,
Dear Dog Lover,
As a pet owner, I would like to remind everyone to make sure they don’t leave wrapping paper around the house. My dog made a meal out of ours last year and we ended up with a large veterinary bill because Spanky got sick. So many wrapping papers are toxic to pets. I hope you print this and thank you if you do.
Thank you for the tip. Since I don’t have any scientific facts that some wrapping papers are toxic, I do believe that when our furry friends eat too much of the wrong thing it isn’t good for them. So everyone remember, before you unwrap your gifts keep Fido busy with a gift of his/her own!
Sincerely, Dog Lover in Rancho Mirage
Animal lover…..Françoise
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2015 California MobileHome Residency Law New Monthly Column
To help manufactured homeowners know their residency laws, once a month in the Desert Mobile Home News one California Code will be featured. 798.33 PETS (a) No lease agreement entered into, modified, or renewed on or after January 1, 2001, shall prohibit a homeowner from keeping at least one pet within the park, subject to reasonable rules and regulations of the park. This section may not be construed to affect any other rights provided by law to a homeowner to keep a pet within the park. (b) A homeowner shall not be charged a fee for keeping a pet in the park unless the management actually provides special facilities or ser-
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vices for pets. If special pet facilities are maintained by the management, the fee charged shall reasonably relate to the cost of maintenance of the facilities or services and the number of pets kept in the park. (c) For purposes of this section, “pet” means any domesticated bird, cat, dog, aquatic animal kept within an aquarium, or other animal as agreed to between the management and the homeowner. 2015 California Mobilehome Residency Law pages
It Works! Storing Christmas Lights The cheapest and easiest way to store Christmas lights is in labeled plastic zipper bags. Wrap a strand of Christmas lights around your arm and transfer to a plastic bag, making sure to label where the
lights came from so you can easily put them back up in the same place next year. Once you’re done packing up all the lights, place the full bags a clear plastic container for easy recognition next year.
13 – 14. (Amended by Stats. 2000, Chap. 551 (AB 860, Thomson), eff. 1/1/2001) For more information or to view the entire code book visit www.hcd.ca.gov
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4th Annual Swimathon Benefits Angel View The Piranha Masters Swim Team will be making a splash for Angel View on Thursday, December 31, at 9 a.m. at the 4th Annual New Year’s Eve Day Swimathon.
of 10,000 yards (or 400 wall touches) although there is no requirement to finish the entire distance. Participants typically finish the 10K in approximately three hours.
All interested swimmers are invited to participate in the annual fundraiser for Angel View’s Outreach Program, which provides essential supports and services to nearly 500 local children with disabilities. There is no fee to swim, but participants and supporters are encouraged to donate.
Angel View wants as many swimmers as possible to join in the fun, but if you can’t swim, they urge you to come out and cheer the swimmers on.
The Swimathon will be held at the Palm Springs Swim Center (405 South Pavilion Way). Swimmers swim 100 yards, 100 times for a total
For more information on the Swimathon, visit www.AngelView.org or email Steven Erickson at: steven@mmgccpa.org. For more information about Angel View visit www.Angelview.org or call (760) 329-6471.
HOROSCOPE
DECEMBER 24 - DECEMBER 30 ARIES (March 21-April 19). Part of being a good friend is recognizing when the other person wants to talk. Your powers of empathy are turned up and your gesture of compassion will facilitate a heartto-heart connection.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You’ll be exceptionally sharp, and if you combine that with an ultra-organized approach this could be one of the most productive days of the season. A list and a plan will help you stay on track.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Your quest is for optimum health. The problem is that the healthiest choice is not always readily available. You can change this by becoming pro-active. Plan ahead. Bring your own “healthy choice.”
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Give all, but not all at once. You’re a beautiful mystery, a story that’s unfolding, a promise. Hopefully you’ll enjoy being the subject of someone’s amorous intrigue!
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Today will bring many good offerings and if you only take advantage of one, your life will be better than if you said yes to more than that. This day is made great by focused joy.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Your favorite treats are the ones you feel like you worked for, the harder the work the better. You will savor a well-earned prize in the very near future.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). Caution: The relationship that feels like it’s dragging you down with a drama-anchor may falsely profess to be love, but that’s not love. If hope floats, love is equally buoyant.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’ll be around plenty of the kind of delectable pleasures that elevate the spirit, but only temporarily. Also you’ll invest your attention in something that’s sure to last the ages.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Take emotional risks. You can afford it. You’re rich in confidence these days, and stretching outside of your comfort zone will give you even more certainty in your abilities.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’ll probably be feeling uncharacteristically shy under these stars. You’ve a wealth of fascinations to share, but you’re not likely to do so unless encouraged by the right audience.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Though you may inwardly grumble over minor irritations, you’ve the maturity and class to be outwardly silent about it. Anyway, when you dwell on what you’re thankful for, annoyances will diminish.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Ideas have the power to motivate or thwart. That’s why your thinking time is so precious. An hour to yourself with nothing but your thoughts (and a way of recording them) will be overwhelmingly positive.
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Did You Know? Religious History of New Year’s Resolutions Babylonians made promises to their gods at the start of each year that they would return borrowed objects and pay their debts. The Romans began each year by making promises to the god Janus, for whom the month of January is named. In the Medieval era, the knights took the “peacock vow” at the end of the Christmas season each year to re-affirm their commitment to chivalry.
At watch-night services, many Christians prepare for the year ahead by praying and making these resolutions. There are other religious parallels to this tradition. During Judaism’s New Year, Rosh Hashanah, through the High Holidays and culminating in Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement), one is to reflect upon one’s wrongdoings over the year and both seek and offer forgiveness. The concept, regardless of creed, is to reflect upon self-improvement annually.
Congratulations Herb Krause! Scored a Hole-in-one on #6 at Tri-Palm Country Club, Thousand Palms
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PUZZLE
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Championship Swim Teams Train in Palm Desert women and men’s swim teams, the Thunderbirds. As a prime location and Olympic training facility, PDAC annually hosts national and international swim teams. The Thunderbirds will utilize PDAC’s pools from December 28 through January 9, 2016 for conditioning, skills training and practice racing. In addition, PDAC is also being utilized for the Youth and Junior USA Pentathletes during winter break.
The Palm Desert Aquatic Center (PDAC), a one-of-its-kind water park in the Coachella Valley, is the winter training site for University of British Columbia’s (UBC)
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Outstanding Swimmer of the Year” title 22 times, among other notable accolades. The team’s head coach, Steve Price, was named the Canada West 2015/2016 Men’s Coach of the Year last month when the Thunderbirds won the Canada West titles.
For more information about public hours at PDAC, exercise class schedules, and more information, call (760) 565-7467 or visit the website at www.pdpool.com. The Palm Desert Aquatic Center is located at 73751 Magnesia Falls Drive, in Palm Desert.
UBC Swimming has an unprecedented record of success and is notable for a high-caliber of student athletes who have either gone on to or have represented their nation at international events including World Championships, Pan American Games, Commonwealth Games and Summer Olympics. The swim team boasts 40 Olympian alumni and has captured the “Most
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Lucky New Year’s Black-Eyed Pea Stew
INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 cups finely shredded Napa cabbage 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained 1 pound ham hocks 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 bay leaves 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning salt to taste 1 quart chicken stock 1 (10 ounce) package frozen black-eyed peas 1 1/2 cups basmati rice, well rinsed 3 cups water
DIRECTIONS 1. Heat the oil in a deep pan or stockpot set over medium-high heat. Stir in the onions and garlic, and cook until transparent, about 5 minutes. Mix in the Napa cabbage; toss and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add the ham hocks, cayenne pepper, bay leaf, Cajun seasoning, and salt, stirring for 2 minutes more. Pour in the chicken stock and black-eyed peas. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cook uncovered for 2 hours. 2. Meanwhile, place the rice and water into a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until all liquid is absorbed and rice is light and fluffy, about 20 minutes. 3. Before serving, remove the ham hocks from the pot. Coarsely chop the meat, and return to the black-eyed pea mixture. Serve hot over Basmati rice. Serves 4 **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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Yucca Valley Town Offices Holiday Closures The Town of Yucca Valley has announced that all business offices will be closed between December 24, and re-opening for business on Monday, January 4, 2016.
during the holidays. Those requiring emergency animal assistance during this time may call San Bernardino County Sheriff’s dispatch at (760) 365-2364.
The Town of Yucca Valley Animal Shelter and Animal Control Services will be closed during the holidays, beginning December 24, and will be open for regular business hours on January 2, 2016. Please contact the Shelter at (760) 3653111 extension 105 to arrange a meeting time to pick up your pet or to leave a message for a lost or found pet.
The senior lunch program at the Yucca Valley Senior Center will not be affected by the Town office closures, meals will not be served on December 25, and January 1, 2016. The Yucca Valley Community Center will be open on Christmas Day from 12:30 to 6:00 p.m. for Tender Loving Cause, a volunteer-led program that provides meals, food boxes, clothing and toys for families in need.
The Animal Shelter provides kennel runs for anyone who has found a stray pet and wishes to drop off the pet on their own. Yucca Valley Animal Control Services will be responding to emergency calls only
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Town of Yucca Valley 57090 Twentynine Palms Hwy Yucca Valley, CA 92284 www.yucca-valley.org (760) 369-7209
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Mountain Fun in Big Bear More than three decades have passed since Los Lobos released their debut album, Just Another Band from East L.A. Since then they’ve repeatedly disproved that title, Los Lobos isn’t “just another” anything, but rather a band that has consistently evolved artistically while never losing sight of their humble roots.
Los Lobos is surviving quite well and still jamming with the same raw intensity as they had when they began in that garage in 1973. The band chronicles a key moment of their expansive journey on Disconnected In New York City, a dynamic live album that marks the band’s 40th anniversary and launches their new association with 429 Records.
Los Lobos were already East L.A. neighborhood legends, Sunset Strip regulars and a Grammy Award winning band (Best Mexican-American/ Tejano Music Performance) by the time they recorded their major label debut How Will The Wolf Survive? in 1984.
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Los Lobos Live on Stage January 2, 2016 • 7:30 p.m. The Cave, 40789 Village Drive, Big Bear CA • (909) 878-0204 www.thecavebigbear.com Admission: $45 - $65
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Learn Spanish at the Mizell Senior Center The 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. The new eight week Beginning Spanish class will start on January 9, and continue through February 27.
book for the class is “Easy Spanish Step-by-Step” by Barbara Bregstein is available on Amazon.
This course will help students learn the basics of speaking the Spanish language. The class will meet from 10 a.m., to noon. The
The Mizell Senior Center is located at 480 S Sunrise Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262. For more information call (760) 323-5689.
Cost for this eight session course is $80 for members and $100 for non-members. Register early for this popular class at the Mizell ticket window.
BRAIN TEASER Question : What is the translation of the title of the traditional New Year’s song “Auld Lang Syne”? ANSWER ON PAGE 13
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