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Palm Desert Country Club Association Newsletter

February 2015

PDCCA

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Board of DirectorsOFFICERS President

James Olsen (760) 772-0670

Vice President Josanne Smith

(760) 834-8317 Secretary

Ron Crisp (760)774-6457

Treasurer Nicole Mare

(760) 567-0562

DIRECTORS Charles Ash

(760) 345-2875 John Evans

(760) 345-2369

COMMITTEES Architectural Control

James Olsen Community Improvement

Ron Crisp Newsletter Editor

Phyllis Harkins Community Relations

Ron Crisp

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MANAGER Phyllis Harkins

[email protected]

OFFICE & POOL (760) 345-2331 Nancy Adams

[email protected] www.pdcca.com

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2015 brings new events to the PDCCA community. There are two important elections for the Association; the election of two board directors and the Association’s Annual Meeting will be February 28th, and our Bylaw Election will be April 30th. Also, our Neighborhood Watch Committee returns with its 8th annual event on Saturday, March 21st. Look for more information about their Safety and Health Fair in this edition.

As many of you have already heard, the City of Palm Desert will install a traffic roundabout (circle) in front of the Association common area in June/July 2015. The current traffic islands will be removed and the traffic flow in front of our building will be reconfigured to accommodate the roundabout. This traffic change is a part of construction for the new Carlos Ortega Villas. Traffic flows need to be re-routed to accommodate the new entrance and exit to the Ortega Villas. There will also be a change to the Casey’s restaurant building. Currently, the City is reviewing bids from developers to demolish the Casey’s building and construct new retail and possibly new restaurant space on the land. At this time, the City has not finalized its plan for this parcel, and it is anticipated that construction of this new retail/restaurant space will not begin until the Ortega Villas are completed in fall 2015. More information regarding the traffic roundabout will be available at the Association’s Annual Meeting on Saturday February 28th.

Thanks to the many PDCCA residents who brightened our Christmas holiday with their festive light and animation displays. Congratulations to the winners of the Association contest; look for the winning addresses in this edition.

Coachella Valley Water District has provided an informative article in this edition about the chromium-6 well testing that is now required by the State of California. This requirement could greatly increase the monthly service charge on your water bill in the next year. CVWD plans to provide other timely articles regarding your water service in our future editions.

Thanks to our new and our long-time advertisers. We appreciate your business.

Phyllis Harkins, Editor

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MONDAY 6:30 AM – AA

8:00 AM – JAZZERCISE 9:15 AM – JAZZERCISE

6:00 - 7:00 PM – JAZZERCISE

TUESDAY 6:30 AM – AA

9:15 AM – JAZZERCISE 6-7:00 PM – JAZZERCISE

7:30-9:30 PM – SALSA CLASS

WEDNESDAY 6:30 AM – AA

8:00 AM – JAZZERCISE 9:15 AM – JAZZERCISE 6:00 PM – JAZZERCISE

7:30 – 8:30 PM – BALLROOM DANCING

THURSDAY 6:30 AM – AA

9:15 AM – JAZZERCISE 6:00 PM – JAZZERCISE

FRIDAY

6:30 AM – AA 8:00 AM – JAZZERCISE 9:15 AM – JAZZERCISE

7:30 – 10:00 PM – SALSA CLASS

SATURDAY 6:30 AM – AA

8:30 AM – JAZZERCISE

SUNDAY 6:30 AM - AA

10:00 AM – EILERS MINISTRY CHURCH SERVICE

NEWS DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 10, 2015 (10TH OF EACH MONTH; IF 10TH FALLS ON

A WEEKEND, DEADLINE REVERTS TO THE FRIDAY BEFORE)

POOL HOURS OPEN 9:00 AM, CLOSE 8 PM,

SUNDAY THROUGH SATURDAY

POOL PARTIES 72 HOUR NOTICE REQUIRED AT

PDCCA OFFICE. LIMIT 15 IN PARTY. ALL CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 14 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT

AT POOLSIDE. MEMBERS: FREE WITH CARD.

OFFICE HOURS: M, T, W, T 8:00 AM – 12:00 NOON, 1:00 – 3:30 PM

FRIDAY: 8:00 AM – 12:00 NOON CALL: 760-345-2331

Barking dogs or dogs running loose Riverside County Animal Control,

760-343-3644

Abandoned grocery cart California Shopping Carts,

800-252-4613

Burnt out street light City of Palm Desert Public Works,

760-346-0611

Vehicle blocking your driveway City of Palm Desert Code Department,

760-346-0611

Golf course issues PDCC golf course management,

760-345-0222

Library bus questions Riverside County Library system,

760-347-2385

Non-emergency police number Riverside County Sheriff,

760-836-3215

Burrtec Sanitation 760-340-6445

Southern California Edison 800-655-4555

The Gas Company 800-427-2000

CV Water District 760-391-9600

Verizon 800-483-5000

Time Warner Cable 760-340-2225

Palm Desert City Hall 760-346-0611

February 3, 2015 PDCCA board meeting, 5 pm, Board room

February 28, 2015 PDCCA Annual Owners Meeting, 3 pm, Alice Marble Hall

March 3, 2015 PDCCA board meeting, 5 pm, Board room

March 21, 2015 Neighborhood Watch Safety & Health Fair, 11 am to 2 pm

April 7, 2015 PDCCA board meeting, 5 pm, Board room

April 30, 2015 PDCCA Bylaw Election Meeting, 6 pm

May 5, 2015 PDCCA board meeting, 5 pm, Board room

MONTHLY EVENTS AT PDCCA DAILY EVENTS AT PDCCA

COMMUNITY LINKS

• Over twenty local vendors and government agency representatives • Topics such as disaster preparedness

• Victim and elder abuse • Home security

• All PDCC residents are welcome • Free Lunch • Door Prizes • Face Painting for Kids

Look for more information in our March edition.

Contact the Association office at 760-345-2331, or [email protected] for more information.

PDCCA 8TH ANNUAL

NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH EVENT SAFETY AND HEALTH FAIR

Saturday, March 21, 201511 am to 2 pm

PDCCA complex, 77-800 California Drive


Well, it’s February, the month of love and ro-mance, second only to June as the month of weddings. Many of us obedient humans will send special cards and flowers to our sweet-hearts, because we love them of course, but also because we were told this is the time to do that! Probably just as well because so many of us of both genders are so embroiled in our daily routines and efforts, we oft forget to say those words that thank our loved ones for their exis-tence, their loyalty and love.

Saint Valentine was a martyr in Roman times, and Feb. 14th is the anniversary of his burial! I did not know that. And just why is he considered the patron of “love”? Well, nobody really knows. In 496 the Pope of the Catholic Church included him in a list of martyrs who should be “rever-enced by men, but for acts known only to God,” apparently indicating the Pope wasn’t sure why either! Actually, if you research it, you’ll discover there were numerous martyrs named Valentine, at least three of them associated with

City of Palm Desert Short Term Rental

InformationNoisy short term rental property on your street?

Call the City of Palm Desert Code Enforcement at 760-346-0611 during business hours.

If after hours, call the City’s Short Term Rental Hot-line: 760-833-7998. A Hot-line representative

will contact you within one hour. In addition, the City’s Code Enforcement department will be

notified on the next business day for their follow-up and possible City action.

Holiday Decorating

Contest WinnersCongratulations and thanks to the winners of the Association’s 2014 Holiday Contest. The Association board recognized the following properties for outstanding holiday displays:

1st place • 77215 Indiana

2nd place • 77470 Wyoming

3rd place • 77340 Michigan

Thank you to all who decorated their homes and yards during the holiday season. Your decorating spirit brightened our holiday.

2/14! Yikes! Since they all were martyred, and most of them were clergy who could not marry, maybe “Be My Valentine” isn’t as appropriate as we have thought! “Best Wishes and I Love You!” may be better!

It wasn’t until the 14th century that the 14th of February became associated with romantic love. That was reportedly the product of writings of one Geoffrey Chaucer of England, whose associates enjoyed his work and made an oc-casion of the date. His hero was St. Valentine, but it is not clear what version of the traditions he espoused. Before that, the love aspect was attributed to his healing a little girl’s blindness. She was perhaps his jailer’s daughter or a rela-tive of an emperor, the stories do not jive.

It doesn’t hurt the Valentine popularity that the greeting card and novelty industries worldwide have picked up the concept and advertised it into a coma. We all add this to the list of dates that appear red on the calendars and florists gain ground on their bottom line for the year.

Husbands who forget it may suffer a pout with good rea-son. Boyfriends won’t last long if they forget! But it all started with intolerance for Christianity, priests in jail and being mar-tyred, and had NOTHING to do with sweethearts, cupid or red and pink hearts! So guys, when your significant other says, “Oh, you shouldn’t have…”, remind her that some obscure clergy-man back in the days of Emper-or Claudius gave his life for this occasion. Ya gotta love that! Be prepared, she may look at you funny! Oh, Happy Valentine’s Day. -fhs

Best Wishes!– Fred Stock

2015 PDCCA ANNUAL MEETING AGENDA

Saturday, February 28, 2015, 3 pm Alice Marble Hall

• Call to order

• President’s introduction

• Introduction of board directors present at meeting

• Introduction of Inspector of Election

and ballot count update

• Set Adjourned Annual Meeting date if needed

• Presentation of information relating to

City of Palm Desert traffic circle and Carlos Ortega Villas update

• Presentation of information relating to April 2015 Association Bylaw Election

• Homeowner Forum

• Motion to adjourn

Election Ballots were mailed by the Inspector of Election, MW Consulting, on January 15, 2015. If you did not receive your ballot, or you have a question regarding the 2015 annual election,

please contact MW Consulting at [email protected]

Remember that you can drop your ballot into the locked ballot box at the Association office,

during its business hours, or you can mail your ballot to the Inspector of Election using the envelope enclosed in your ballot package.

All ballot envelopes received will be placed into a drawing for three (3) $100.00 Visa gift cards.

VOTE-and you may win a $100.00 Visa gift card!


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Through workshops, its website, collaboration with cities and key stakeholder groups and other outreach Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) continues to keep the community informed about the new drinking water regulation on chromi-um-6. A naturally occurring mineral, chromium-6 is found in many of the wells that produce drink-ing water across the Coachella Valley.

Your tap water can still be used for drinking, cooking and all other needs. Chromium-6 is not being regulated because of any immediate health risk, but as a precaution against potential long-term health impacts. In April, California be-came the first in the nation to establish a maxi-mum contaminant level (MCL) for chromium-6. The new standard is set at 10 parts per billion (ppb), which is equivalent to about 10 drops of water in a full, average-sized swimming pool.

Preliminary sampling suggests more than a third of CVWD’s wells have chromium-6 levels above the MCL. In order to determine compliance with the state’s new standard, the district began of-ficial monitoring of these wells to on January 1, 2015.

When the state establishes a new MCL, there is no grace period for water agencies to build the

facilities needed to comply. CVWD is working with legislators to get a compliance period so that costs can be kept as low as possible. The district is working diligently alongside the valley’s other impacted agencies to determine the best and most cost-effective compliance plan.

Construction on facilities will begin as early as this year and may last five to ten years. This will likely be the costliest public works project that our valley has ever seen. The typical do-mestic water bill may increase by about $30 to $50 a month solely to comply with this new rule. Although rate increases will likely be gradual, CVWD is already pursuing alternative fund-ing, such as grants associated with the recently passed water bond (Proposition 1).

Visit www.cvwd.org/cr6 for more information. There you can watch a short video about chro-mium-6, view the presentation our team has been making around the valley and fill out an online comment form. Customer input is key as the district determines how to best meet this new standard.

Steve Bigley is the Director of Environmental Service for CVWD. He can be reached

at 760-398-2651, ext. 2286, or [email protected].

Chromium-6 and Your Water: New Regulation Likely to Increase Water Bills

By: Steve Bigley, CVWD

PUBLIC WELCOME

The Cactus Club at Palm Desert Country Club is your neighborhood place to enjoy great food & live music in a beautiful

setting. Visit our website for a full calendar of events

WEEKLY SPECIALS Taco Tuesday: All you can eat beef & chicken tacos, cheese enchiladas, rice & beans, served from 5 pm-7 pm . . . $9.95 Thursday Live Chef Pasta Bar: Choose your pasta, sauce & additions, prepared right in front of you. All you can eat, served from 5 pm-7 pm..$12.95 Saturday Night Prime Rib Special: Served from 5:00 pm until it is sold out! . . . $22.95 Friday & Saturday: Live music on our fire-lit patio from 6:30 pm- 9:30 pm, full dinner menu served from 5:00 pm-8:30 pm. 77200 California Drive, Palm Desert • 760-345-0222 • www.palmdesertgolf.com

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TILE CLEANING • ACID WASH MOTOR, FILTER, AND PUMP REPAIRS

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Newsletters and Magazines

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Ninth Annual Thanksgiving Social

Saturday, November 15th

5:30 pm, Alice Marble Hall77-800 California Drive, Palm Desert

Turkey dinner with all the fi xin’ sOpen to all PDCC residents

Reservations required. Call the Association offi ce 760-345-2331, or [email protected]

Construction Work HoursP.D.M.C. Section 9.249.070

October 1st – April 30th Monday – Friday 7:00 am – 5:30 pm Saturday 8:00 am – 5.00 pm Sunday and Government Code Holidays Not Allowed

May 1st – September 30th Monday – Friday 6:00 am – 7.00 pm Saturday 8:00 am – 5.00 pm Sunday and Government Code Holidays Not Allowed

Noise sources associated with property maintenance activity and all portable blowers, lawn movers, edgers or similar devices shall be prohibited except during the following hours: P.D.M.C. Section 9.24.075

October 1st – April 30th Monday – Sunday 9:00 am – 5:30 pm Government Code Holidays Not Allowed

May 1st – September 30th Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 5:30 pm Saturday and Sunday 8:00 am – 5.30 pm

** Golf course grounds and tennis courts contiguous to golf course ground maintenance shall be from 5:00 am – 7:00 pm. seven days a week including government holidays.

Refuse and Waste Collection HoursP.D.M.C. Section 9.24.080

Commercial Hours:Winter months shall be between 6:00 am – 6:00 pmSummer months shall be between 5:30 am – 6:00 pm

Residential Hours:Winter months shall be between 6:30 am – 6:00 pmSummer months shall be between 5:30 am – 6:00 pm

Effective February 13, 2005

City of Palm DesertHours of Operation


Palm Desert Country Club Association April 2014 5house all night long. They are dependable from toddler even into advanced age, under stress or bliss, peace or war, capable of humor, sorrow, pain, joy, hope, reflection, dreaming, prayer, hate, love, disgust, contemplation… my goodness, what a device!

I have to chuckle when I hear or read that someone has “perfected” a comput-er system which can think. Oh, it can “react” as it is taught, it can gather data and in a sense, that is learning. It can even store huge banks of information, and draw on those so fast it seems magical, but when it is all said and done, a computer can only do EXACTLY what it was programmed to do, or caused to do from our immediate input... which is a product of our amazing minds. So what’s my point? Ummm, let me think about that. -fhs

The human mind is an amazing thing. It starts out as a cell in the soup from which we develop. In a very short period of time it blossoms. It becomes a Memory and Instinct device capable of understanding ever advancing tech-nology, ever illusive love, ever confusing opposite sex logic. Any Mom will tell you the kids are born with talents, attitudes and personality which cannot be denied. The human mind and its mechanism, the electro-chemical brain, is astounding. One thing at which our brains seem to be very good is associat-ing words, phrases and sounds to images. Let me list some phrases and if you read each by itself, slowly, say it out loud, you will have a slide show of seemingly disconnected images, which mosaic into a mystically telling image of our individual lives. No two of us will see the same things! Yet all of us can identify! Here, try these phrases, words, groups;

Honey, look and see if I remembered to turn on the coffee pot, please. Honey, wait! We can’t leave. I have to go back in and see if I remembered to turn off the coffee pot.The theme from Dragnet. (Did you hear that?)Situations which utilize these words: Subcutaneously, Daily Units, Policy, I.C.U., Ciprofloxacin, Medicare, Meniscus, Catheter, patho gens.What did I come out here for? I needed to do something…I remember when I could do that / I don’t remember when I could do that.All this food and nothing to eat / All these channels and nothing to watch.That cop was just a baby. You think he was a real cop? A wee boy!Hey!!!! I may just have figured out how to “text” our grandson.Oh, look! It’s that girl… that used to be on… oh, you know, that show… with the guy…I know you know, she used to be married to that guy … oh, what’s his name, you know, he was the big guy in that movie with the other guy… you know… tall and I just watched the news. I’ve been in every city they talked about but one.Give me Jimmy’s phone number from your cellphone. I can’t find my list. OK, let’s see, CVS Pharmacy, Dr. Avery, Dr. Ketover, Dr. Wilson, Dr. Kline, Dr. Roberts, the V.A. Clinic, the V.A. Hospital, Eisenhower Medical, Medicare Hotline, Dr. Oz…The Law and Order “Boink Boink” (Hear that?)Where are my glasses?Let me tell you a story… back in my day…This anchor girl dresses so unprofessionally… just look at her. Where is John Cameron Swayze when you need him. (Wait ‘till you see the weather girl!)I’ve come out here three times to take my meds, and I’ve cleaned the kitchen counters, wiped down the windows, re-arranged the refrigerator, made a shopping list, eaten twice, but I still haven’t taken my pills. I’m not in my second childhood, what-do-ya-mean? Oh, careful there, you’re gonna knock all my Hotwheel cars in your Teddy Bear collection.

I am sure by now you can add a hundred more to this list. The images flash quickly from one to the next, like a ten-frame-each-image compilation at the end of a movie. Our amazing minds can do this all day long, powered by junk food and nasty lattes on five hours sleep while the police cars rage by our

Instant Images!by Fred Stock

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Taco Tuesday

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$8.95

Live Chef Pasta Bar Thursday 5-7 PM $12.95

Saturday Night Prime Rib

5 PM until sold out! $19.95

Live Music Friday & Saturday 6:30 –9:30 PM

Happy Hour - Daily 3-5 pm

EASTER SUNDAY BRUNCH April 20, 2014

Carving Station Omelet Bar Assortment of Brunch Items, Dessert & Bread Station

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2015 PDCCA BYLAW

ELECTION UPDATE

Four Association Bylaw amendments are proposed for owners’ consideration.

Ballots will be mailed on March 9, 2015. The proposed four amend-

ments will be published in our March edition.

The Bylaw Election Meeting will be held on Thursday, April 30, 2015, 6

pm, in the Association board room at 77-800 California Drive, Palm

Desert. If quorum is not met at this meeting, the Bylaw Election meeting

will be adjourned and rescheduled for a later date.

The Association board of directors is asking for your vote in this Bylaw

Election. If you are interested in helping your community as a Bylaw

Election Block Captain, please contact the Association office

at 760-345-2331, or [email protected]. Block Captains will coordinate with

board directors to visit neighbors and ask for their vote in the election; and

by participating as a Block Captain, you may win a Visa gift card.

WE NEED YOUR HELP, PLEASE!!!

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