WEEKLY MARKET UPDATE FOR LAKE ARROWHEAD 12-30-08

Market Statistics for Lake Arrowhead MLS
Active Residential Listings: 838
Active Residental Listings in Arrowhead Woods: 355
Pending Residential Sales: 74
Sold Residential Properites month to date: 34
MLS wide Median Residential Sold Month-do-date: $278,720 (#34)
Arrowhead Woods & Lake Front Median Sold Month-do-date: $570,377 (#9)
Source: MLS, Rim of the World Association of Realtors

HAVE A SAFE NEW YEARS EVE.

I am not, nor have I everr been, a party person. Oh, I love to have dinner with friends and family, celebrating birthdays and holidays, and I love a nice, slushy Margarita once in a while. But, as for going to a "party" to party-hardy...well, it's just not for me. I think I was born old.
However, I don't have anything against people partying! And that is why I am posting this; because I know a lot of partying will take place on December 31 to welcome in the New Year, and I want everyone to make it a "safe and sane" party so I'll see you all here on January 1, 2009 (maybe with a headache, but here all the same).
So for those of you going out to celebrate, or maybe having the party, here are a few tips (from the non-party person) in hopes of making your NEW YEARS EVE a great safe one.
If you're going to a party, alone, make arrangements ahead of time (if you plan to drink) to have someone take you home.
If you going to a party with others, make sure some-ONE of you will be the designated driver.
If you're having the party, when your guest show up, ASK THEM if they have a designated driver. If they don't, go to PLAN B (see tips below)
If you have a local taxi company, call them and ask if they'll be available to take folks home, and what they charge.
Collect car keys at the door if your guest have NO driver.
If you THINK you may have unexpected guests spending the night; have extra pillows, blankets and linens ready. Inflatable mattresses are always good to have on hand.
Lastly....be safe & have fun!!!
Statistics on Drinking Related Accidents
National Drunk & Drugged Driving Month

DO NOT TEXT AND DRIVE...Starting Jan. 1 2009

HEAR YE-HEAR YE, all you CALIFORNIA Texting (while driving) experts folks. You only have a couple of days left to "press your luck." Soon it'll be a BIG NO NO. Since this past July, we've been required to have a hands-free device while talking on a cell phone when we're cruising down the road behind the wheel. Now, starting January 1, 2009, TEXTING while driving will be AGAINST THE LAW, with the same penalties as talking on a cell without a hands-free divice; $20 for the first offense and $50 for following offenses.
To check out other new laws taking affect in 2009, go to CALIFORNIA CHAMBER.
Since I can barely text while sitting in my recliner, I'm pretty sure I won't turn into a law .

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM WINDERMERE FINE PROPERTIES

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Snow at our house December 2008

 

BLUE JAY (CA) CHRISTMAS PARADE 2008, the "pictures" ...Tell the story about our community

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

Mountain Community Hospital was built in 1951 (good year--I was born then!). Its a full-service hospital and birthing center. There is a physician on duty at their 24/7, 365 days a year at the Emergency Room. They also offer the only obstetric services from Big Bear to Crestline.

Range of Services provided by Mountain Community Hospital:
Obstetrics
Medical/Surgical
Skilled Nursing
Post-acute Care Rehabilitation and Respite Care
Emergency Services

Out patient services:
Laboratory
Cardiac stress testing
Radiology (CT, ultrasound, bone densitometry, and mammography).
Physical therapy
Occupational therapy
Speech therapy.
Licensed by the State of California, MCH is Medicare and Medi-Cal certified. They are one of the few small rural hospitals accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health care Organizations.
Mountain Community Hospital MAP & LOCATION
Lake Arrowhead Medical Center MAP & LOCATION