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- Plumbing Repairs & Re-Pipes
- Flooring, Paneling & Trim
- Doors & Windows
- Painting
- Roofs & Skylights
- Heating, A/C & Swamp Coolers
- Kitchen & Bathroom Remodels
- Decks & Steps
- Awnings & Patio Enclosures
- Siding, Skirting & Subfloor Repairs 855.906.6077
32302 Alipaz St., San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 (949)493-4594
Email: sanjuan@bandcmhc.com
Office Hours: Mon—Fri 9 am–noon / 1 pm -4 pm
Onsite Manager: Susan Hardwegg
DIRECT ALL BILLING QUESTIONS TO THE ONSITE MANAGER
Property Management Company:
Bessire & Casenhiser, Inc.
430 South San Dimas Ave.
San Dimas, CA 91773
Chad Casenhiser (909) 594-0501
Fax (909) 594-5272
chad@bessire-casenhiser.com
611 Anton Blvd., Suite 890, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Phone: (949) 515-5100 / Fax: (949) 515-5101
http://www.millenniumhousing.com
President: George Turk
V.P. / Chief Operating Officer: Lori Carraway
Director of Asset Services: Diana Welsh
SPARC Director: Stacee Kazmierski
May Dates to Remember
We’ve all read numerous articles on Emergency Preparedness, maybe even gone to classes, and we can probably recite the usual lists by heart. It’s sort of like the safety briefings on a plane flight. Many of us stopped listening to those years ago.
So when the “big one” comes, you’re ready, right? All prepared, “go-bag” packed and by the door, prescriptions in hand, valuable photos in your car trunk? Me neither.
After an earthquake, you might have time to pack. During a fire? Probably not. It might be a good idea to get that go-bag ready, with a change of clothes, some cash (small bills are better), pajamas…everything you’ll need for that weekend at the Red Cross shelter.
By the way, you are insured, aren’t you? You’d be surprised how many homeowners either have no insurance or are under-insured and that includes the wealthy folks in the recent Pacific Palisades fire who have advisors for that sort of thing.
In May 1825, President John Quincy Adams was interviewed by reporter, Anne Royale, while skinny dipping in the Potomac River she sat on his clothes until he answered her questions. It made her the first woman to interview a U.S. president.
You may find that insuring your home costs less than you think, especially if it was manufactured after 1976, which means it is a “HUD-Code” home. Even if you are insured, it might be time to speak with your agent to be sure what coverage you have.
For instance, will your policy pay the cost of a new home, or the depreciated value of your old one? An older home might only be worth $25K in its depreciated state, versus $200K for a new home from a dealer. You’ll want to know what you’ll get after a fire.
How about your contents? It might not seem like it, but if you had to buy all new stuff, I’m guessing that would be expensive. It shouldn’t cost much more to include “contents” coverage.
While you’re speaking with your agent ask about living costs while you’re waiting for your new home, to see if that’s worth adding or not.
The Palisades fire prompted us to take a fresh look at SJME’s insurance coverage. Maybe you should do that as well.
SPARC is trying something new on May 31: a Golf Clinic! You didn’t expect to ever see that in your Park, did you? It’s worth a visit by your golf-loving children, of only out of curiousity and yes, Lunch will be provided.
Q. Where does a Fireman go to meet a new flame?
A. Match.com, of course.
You thought I was going to suggest Tinder, didn’t you? Now have a Happy Mother’s Day.
(And some weeds & allergies)
Sunshine abounds as we enter May! I love the sunny days in California which is why I moved here 21 years ago after 2 long winters in Worcester, MA with over 100 inches of snow each year!
I think we had just enough rain to give us beautiful flowers!
I would like to provide you with some updates:
Inspections – completed by April 30th. The homesites have looked awesome and we appreciate your extra efforts to make the park look great. I continue to get regular feedback from new residents and visitors about how beautiful our park looks and feels!
New Smart TV was purchased and mounted on a cart for the more group activities.
Bulk pick-up – CR&R allows each home 4 pick-ups per year with 4 items per pick-up. Information at the clubhouse.
If you are doing some spring cleaning, the following organizations would be glad to accept your donations:
Pickuplease.org
Casa De Kathy- Camino Capistrano 949-240-8830
Goodwill– Plaza del Obispo 949-272-0505
Laura’s House Plaza del Obispo 949-218-6400
Jacuzzi & Pool hours are 7:30am – 9pm. Please note there should be no food or drink in either location. Please be respectful with noise since there are a number of homes surrounding this area!
With the beautiful weather, windows are open and hanging out on porches is happening, please be respectful of your neighbors. Remember that SJME quiet hours are 10pm to 8am!
We are finalizing our budget requests for Millennium and should have a final budget soon.
My energy is now renewed with all the sunshine!
Have an incredible month and enjoy all the Vitamin D!
Susan Hardwegg
Onsite
Manager
It is recommended that persons under 14 years have a parent present Guests must be accompanied by a park resident
Facilities key must be used to enter through pool gates & bathrooms.
All swimmers MUST wear correct swimming attire. Cotton t-shirts and cut off shorts should not be worn. They are bad for the pool and spa filtration system Infants and toddlers must have plastic pants with elastic at legs and waist.. When wearing sunscreen and tanning lotion it must be absorbed before swimming to be effective or it will wash off into the pool and spa.
Please shower before entering pool and spa. (Please do not walk through the clubhouse dripping wet – use pool and spa exits) Do Not use any soap/shampoo/additives in the Spa!
Food and Alcohol is NOT permitted in the Pool or Spa area. Absolutely NO glass in pool area.
Pets are NOT permitted in the pool and spa area.
Horse play and other games like chicken are not permitted. Excessive screaming and yelling is not permitted. Music should be kept to a minimum volume (not amplified) and be appropriate for all ages (no offensive language).
Oversized flotation devices and pool toys are not allowed.
1. NOTIFY—CALL 9-1-1
2. EVACUATE—Help people in danger or incapable of exiting the building on their own without risking your own safety.
3. EXTINGUISH– Extinguish the fire yourself after calling 9-1-1 and evacuating other
The CERT Program is designed to prepare citizens with the knowledge and skills necessary to help their families, neighborhoods, and communities in emergency situations.
CERT trainings are offered to those who live and/or work in the cities of Dana Point, San Clemente, and San Juan Capistrano.
1-2 Days a week for 4 weeks
May 7, 12, 14,1 9, 21, and 28 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Final Exercise and Graduation
Saturday, May 31 7:30 am - 1 pm
San Juan Capistrano Community Center
25925 Camino Del Avion San Juan Capistrano
_____ Program includes classroom training & hands-on training in:
• Disaster Preparedness
• Terrorism Awareness • Fire Safety • Disaster Medical Operations • Light Search and Rescue • Disaster Psychology
Disaster Communications
Team Organization • Disaster Simulation FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CONTACT
Did the neighborhood stray cats pick your yard for their favorite bathroom? Most local laws allow cats to roam free, and it is a crime to harm them. Here are many suggestions that you can try. What works for one cat, might not work for another so be prepared to try more than one solution. Good luck!
1.Scatter orange and lemon peels (cats dislike citrus smells), cayenne pepper, chili pepper flakes, coffee grounds, pipe tobacco, lavender oil, lemon grass oil, citronella oil, peppermint oil, eucalyptus oil, or mustard oil.
2.Scatter pinecones in the areas. Ponderosa or other prickly cones work best
3.Buy a commercial cat repellent and scatter or spray it in the places where the cats are doing their business.
4.Install a motion sensor sprinkler that will startle them, and move the sprinkler around your yard every few weeks. You can get even get one that looks like a scarecrow.
5.Place plastic forks into the ground with the tongs up. Or use chopsticks.
6.The Coleus-Canina plant is known as the "Scardy-Cat" or "Pee-off" plant because it emits an odor offensive to cats but not to humans and deters their presence. Buy from a nursery and plant in your yard.
7.Put down chicken wire - cats hate walking on it.
8.Plant green onions every five feet around your garden.
9.Put a Scat Cat in your yard. It has reflective eyes that will scare a cat.
Get a dog!
Commercial cat repellent, pepper or chili flakes need to be reapplied every few days - especially after a rainstorm.
If the cats belong to your neighbors, talk to them and try to work things out amicably. Encourage them to keep litter boxes in their houses and yards for the cats to use.
If you know of someone in the area that is feeding the stray cats you may want to ask them to stop, explaining that the stray cats are causing problems for all of the neighbors.
White vinegar can be used either full-strength or diluted with water to repel cats. If objects or plants could be damaged by applying vinegar full-strength, dilute it with one or two parts water before using it as a deterrent. Experiment with different strengths to find the mixture with the least amount of vinegar that is still effective on the cats you wish to repel.
Spraying Outdoors – Straight or diluted vinegar can be sprayed around the edges of a garden, and on plants, fences, posts and garden décor to keep cats away. Concentrate the spray on areas that the cats frequent or that you particularly want to protect. Vinegar can be sprayed safely around the base of acid-loving plants, but should be tested for safety before being sprayed directly on leaves. Some plants will not be affected by vinegar; others might turn brown. Also, test an inconspicuous spot for fading or damage before spraying vinegar on painted surfaces or garden décor. Spray every few days or as often as needed to repel cats. Areas likely will need to be sprayed again after rain or watering.
Spraying Indoors - Vinegar can be sprayed inside the home to keep an indoor cat away from certain areas or surfaces. Use the least concentrated mixture that is effective and limit spraying to specific areas. Spot test the vinegar spray on fabrics before applying to be sure that the vinegar does not bleach or stain couches, carpet, drapes or other upholstery. Test on wood and other surfaces first, too. Spray the area thoroughly and repeat once a week or as often as needed to repel the cat. Indoor areas will need to be sprayed less frequently than outdoor areas.
The best method to reduce mosquito breeding on your property is to limit the number of potential sources. Walk your yard and check to see how many of these breeding sites you have on your property. If standing water is found, remove the water or remove the source. If the source is not removed, you must check weekly for standing water to prevent mosquito breeding.
Use this checklist to help you find and eliminate all the places that mosquitoes breed around your home. Remember to remain vigilant to keep containers free of standing water all year long.
Any container capable of holding at least a teaspoon of water 1/4" deep
Buckets, watering cans, drinking glasses, styrofoam cups, bottle caps, other trash that can hold water
Old tires
Pet water bowls
Potted plant saucers
Tarps or other plastic covers, flexible sandbox covers
Garbage cans, other barrels, recycling bins. Upturned garbage can lids
Dripping outdoor faucets and window air conditioners
Drainage ditch, culvert or other low areas clogged by grass and weed clippings
Gutters, including “covered” types
Hollow fence posts without caps
Old playground equipment
Sump pumps
Under decks, porches or outbuildings: stored items, depressions in dirt or plastic ground linings
Base of patio umbrella or portable basketball stand
Bird baths
Bromeliads (plants that hold water)
Ornamental ponds and fountains
Outdoor grills
Plastic in gardens to prevent weeds
Wheelbarrow stored outside
Throw away, turn over, empty once a week or drill holes in the bottom.
Store inside or turn over. If trash, throw away.
Dispose of at your local recycling facility. If used for playground equipment, drill holes for water to run. If on ground, be sure holes are not blocked by debris.
Rinse out once a week.
Empty saucers or flush out with garden hose once a week. Remove saucers from under plants. Place fine aquarium gravel in saucers.
Drain water trapped in folds and arrange so that water runs off.
Keep cans covered or drill holes in bottom. Keep lid on can or turned so water runs off. If collecting rain water, cover with screen.
If puddling, repair faucet. Place rocks under window air conditioner to ensure water runs off or fill hole with dirt.
Remove grass and weed clippings so water can flow and/or drain freely.
Clean so water runs freely.
Put caps on open chain link or plastic fence posts.
Remove and dispose of. If it must be stored, put under cover. Be sure water drains off.
Cover with screening
Fill in depressions. Remove or turn over any stored items that hold water.
Fill with sand or, if filled with water, be sure to screw on plug. Keep water out of depressions on stand
Dump out once a week or flush out with garden hose.
Turn plant over to dump water. For plants too large to turn over, flush out cavities with garden hose once a week. Discard or remove from landscaping if possible.
Stock with mosquito fish, apply larvicide or filter/aerate water.
Keep covered. Be sure vent is closed also.
Use landscape cloth that will allow water to pass through instead of plastic sheets that hold water.
Store upside down when not in use.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 8
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 Tbsp lemon zest (about 1–2 lemons)
• 2 Tbsp lemon juice (fresh is best)
• 1/2 cup milk (or buttermilk)
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries, tossed in 1 tsp flour
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk. Mix gently until just combined.
6. Fold in blueberries gently (they should be coated in flour to help prevent sinking).
7. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
8. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Cool slightly before slicing. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with lemon glaze if desired.
Mix together:
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice Drizzle over
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
3. Add egg, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix until combined.
Normally, squeezing the fruit while you shop is frowned upon. But when it comes to picking the best lemons and limes, sometime you have to bend the rules.
The juiciest lemons and limes are always going to be the ones that give a little when you squeeze them. These softer citrus fruits will have less pith, and therefore more juice, than their less-pliant companions. They’re also much easier to juice
Puzzles and Word Games you can
AIR FRYER
BLENDER
CAN OPENER
COFFEE MAKER
CUTTING BOARD
EGG COOKER
GRIDDLE
HAND MIXER
INSTANT POT
JUICER
KETTLE
MICROWAVE NINJA
PASTA MAKER
POPCORN MAKER
RICE COOKER
SCALE
SCISSORS
SLOW COOKER
TOASTER
Across
1.Not an orig.
4.Like some renewable energy
9.WWW address
10.Livid
11.Turkish title
12.Mutton or lamb leg
13.Lowers oneself
15.Northeasternmost st.
16.Drivel
18.Radio mode
20. Flowering plant with healing properties
23.Cousin of a raccoon
25.In support of
26.Moth-___
27.Freddy Krueger’s street
28.Cubic meter
29.Beam Down 1.Couple
2.Exhort
3.Kilt pattern
4.Italian unmarried woman
5.Prayer
6.Hang back
7.Proton’s place
8.Neural network
14.Kitchen gadget
17.Inmate who’s never getting out
18.Air force heroes
19.Castle defense
21.RC, e.g.
22.___ brat
24.Lunched
The headline is a clue to the answer in the diagonal.
How to solve wordoku puzzles
You only need logic and patience to solve a wordoku. Simply make sure that each 3x3 square region has only one letter from the word JUDGMENT. Similarly, each letter can only appear once in a column or row in
the larger grid. The difficulty on this puzzle is medium.
1.Which special space appears exactly 17 times on a Scrabble board? a-Double letter score, b-Double word score, cTriple letter score, d-Triple word score.
2.Which family lived at 17 Cherry Tree Lane in Mary Poppins? a-Banks, b-Mitchell, c-Lancaster, d-Shaw.
3.Which pitcher struck out 17 Detroit Tigers in game one of the 1968 World Series? a-Sandy Koufax, b-Bob Gibson, c-Jerry Koosman, d-Jim Palmer.
4.In which year did 17-year-old Boris Becker become the youngest-ever men's Grand Slam singles winner at Wimbledon? a-1985, b-1989, c-1991, d-1994.
5.Eliza McCardle was only 17 years old when she married which future U.S. President? a-Grover Cleveland, b-Andrew Johnson, c-Herbert Hoover, d-Andrew Jackson.
6.Which group scored a pop hit in 1983 with (She's) Sexy + 17? a-Culture Club, b-Adam and the Ants, c-Georgia Satellites, d-Stray Cats.
7.A photo on the cover of Seventeen magazine is one of the prizes on which reality TV series? a-America's Next Top Model, b-Hell's Kitchen, c-Project Runway, d-Shear Genius.
8.Colonel Aureliano Buendia was the father of 17 sons, all named Aureliano, with 17 different women in which novel? a-Mona Lisa Smile, b-One Hundred Years of Solitude, c-Dirt Music, d-The Satanic Verses.
9.Which of the actors in the movie Stalag 17 served as the narrator of the events in the film? a-Gil Stratton, bWilliam Holden, c-Don Taylor, d-Harvey Lembeck.
10.Which female singer-songwriter had hits with "Society's Child" and "At Seventeen"? a-Kate Bush, b-Janis Ian, c-Suzanne Vega, d- Michelle Shocked.
The very essence of leadership is that you have to have a vision. You can't blow an uncertain trumpet.
Theodore M. Hesburgh
Your imagination is your preview of life's coming attractions.
Albert Einstein
Learning is about more than acquiring new knowledge. It is also crucial to unlearn old knowledge that has outlived its relevance. Forgetting can be as important as learning.
Gary Ryan Blair
Progress involves taking risks. You can't steal second base and keep your foot on first.
Frederick Wilcox
The more you seek security, the less of it you will have and the more you pursue opportunity, the more security you will achieve.
Brian Tracy
It is difficult to know what counts in the world. Most of us count credits, honors, dollars. But at the bulging center of mid-life, I am beginning to see that the things that really matter take place not in the boardrooms, but in the kitchens of the world.
Allen Sledge
A great attitude does more than turn on the lights in our worlds. It seems to magically connect us to all sorts of serendipitous opportunities that were somehow absent before the change.
Earl Nightingale
More people would learn from their mistakes if they weren't so busy denying them.
Harold J. Smith
When faced with a challenge, look for a way, not a way out.
David L. Weatherford
1-b,Double word score
2-a, Banks
3-b, Bob Gibson
4-a, 1985
5-b, Andrew Johnson
Inner Strength
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• If you are always cheerful,
If you wake up without caffeine,
6-d, Stray Cats
7-a, "America's Next Top Model"
8-b, "One Hundred Years of Solitude"
9-a, Gil Stratton
10-b, Janis Ian
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• boring people with your troubles,
If you can resist complaining and
• ones don't have time for you,
If you understand when your loved
• without resentment,
If you can take criticism and blame
• friend better than a poor friend,
If you can resist treating a rich
• medical help,
If you can conquer tension without
• pill,
If you can go to sleep without a
Then you are the family dog.
A farmer went to the attorney's office and said he wanted to get a divorce. The attorney asked if he had any grounds.
"Yeah, I got about 240 acres," the farmer said. The attorney replied, "But, I mean do you have a case?"
"No, I have a John Deere."
"Well, do you have a grudge?"
The farmer said, "Yea, I got a grudge. That's where I park my John Deere."
"No, I mean do you have a suit?"
"Yes, sir, I got a suit. I wear it to church on Sundays."
Next, the exasperated lawyer asked, "Well, sir, does your wife beat you up or anything?"
"No, we both get up about 4:30."
The attorney finally asked, "OK, so why do you want a divorce?"
"Well," said the farmer, "I can't have a meaningful conversation with her!"
ALCOHOL AWARENESS MONTH.
AUTISM ACCEPTANCE MONTH.
BEAVER AWARENESS MONTH.
DISTRACTED DRIVING AWARENESS MONTH.
GLOBAL ASTRONOMY MONTH.
NATIONAL CANCER CONTROL MONTH.
NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH.
NATIONAL DONATE LIFE MONTH.
PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS MONTH.
STRESS AWARENESS MONTH.
1, April Fool's Day.
4, ASSASSINATION OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., 56th ANNIVERSARY. In 1968, the racial justice advocate was shot and killed in Memphis, TN. Assassin James Early Ray died in prison in 1998 while serving a 99year sentence.
5, GOLD STAR SPOUSES DAY. Since 2010, honoring surviving spouses of armed forces members.
6-12, NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS RIGHTS WEEK.
7, INTERNATIONAL BEAVER DAY.
7-13, THE MASTERS TOURNAMENT. Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, GA. Web: masters.com
10-13, FRENCH QUARTER FESTIVAL. New Orleans, LA. 40th annual. Concerts, food.
11, CIVIL RIGHTS ACT, 56th anniversary.
11, NATIONAL PET DAY.
11-13, COACHELLA VALLEY MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL. Also 18-20. Empire Polo Grounds, Indio, CA. Music and arts festival. Web:
coachella.com.
12, DOGWOOD FESTIVAL. Camdenton, MO. Spring carnival.
12-20, PASSOVER begins before sundown on Monday, April 12 and ends after nightfall on April 20.
13, PALM SUNDAY.
13, PINK MOON. The April full moon.
15, INCOME TAX PAY DAY.
16, NATIONAL STRESS AWARENESS DAY.
17, BAT APPRECIATION DAY.
17, MGM STUDIOS FOUNDED: 100th anniversary.
18, GOOD FRIDAY.
19, OKLAHOMA CITY BOMBING REMEMBRANCE, 1995.
19-27, NATIONAL PARK WEEK.
20, EASTER.
*20-26, MERRIE MONARCH FESTIVAL AND HULA COMPETITION. Hilo HI. Honors King David Kalakauna.
*21, BOSTON MARATHON, 128th RUNNING.
21, AGGIE MUSTER. Texas A&M University, College Station, TX. Current and former students gather to honor fellow Aggies. Web: aggienetwork.com.
22, EARTH DAY
23, FIRST MOVIE THEATER OPENS. Apr 23, 1896, New York City at Koster and Bials Mustic Hall.
23, ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS DAY.
*24-May 4, FIESTA SAN ANTONIO. Since 1891.
25, ARBOR DAY. Since 1872. Web: arborday. org.
25, WORLD PENGUIN DAY.
25, FIDDLER'S FROLICS. Hallettsville, TX. Since 1971.
25, WASHMO BBQ & BLUESFEST. Washington, MO. Web: downtownwashmo.org.
26-May 3, HISTORIC GARDEN WEEK IN VIRGINIA. 91st annual. Web: vagardenweek. org.
26, WORLD VETERINARY DAY.
30, INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY. Web: jazzday. com
30, NATIONAL RAISIN DAY.
