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  • Busy weekend for Salton Sea

    These days are magnificent, and motoring through certain areas of the desert is glorious. This week | visited Borrego Springs, which is 30 miles west of Salton City via $22 (Borrego Salton Seaway). The view Is spectacular.

    Clearly visible are deep, rugged ravines (Known as the Badlands) and steep, picturesque mountains bearing clearly visible marks of Mother Nature’s occasional! violent storms and day-to-day erosion. This is a perfect side trip for those wintering in the Southland and certainly a contrast to the plush sophistication of Palm Springs and her neighboring cities.

    Returning from Borrego Springs and descending toward the Sea, I was spell-bound at the sight of an intense blue Sea under pastel skies and surrounded by the desert’s beige, and various shades of pink Mother Nature’s blending of colors I’m sure is an inspiration to architects, fashion designers, and interior decorators.

    For those not interested in the scenic drive, there are plenty of other things to this weekend, including:

    • Today, Sheriff Oren Fox and SSB Fire Chief Harold Herzberg will speak at the general meeting of the Salton Sea Beach Property Owners Assoc. at the POA Bldg. at 10 a.m. Everyone’s invited.
    • Beta Alpha Tau is having a rummage-crafts-bake sale at Desert Shores today, beginning at 8 a.m., at the corner of Scott Ave. and Desert Shores Dr. sis
    • The Lionesses are holding a bake sale on the deck at DJ.’s in Salton City today from 8 am.
    • Marksmen should be out for the American Legion Turkey Shoot today at 10 a.m. on their lot adjacent to the market in Desert Shores. Turkeys and hams are there for the best “shots”
    • The American Legion Post at Bombay Beach will stage their Luau at the Community Center this evening from 4pm

    Thanksgiving Day at Salton Sea:

    • The Salton Tiki, Salton Sea Beach, will be closed but will serve turkey dinner on Wednesday evening, Nov. 22,
    • Salton Sea Beach Property Owners Assoc. will have its Thanksgiving dinner at the POA Bldg. at 3 p.m. Doors will open at noon. The cost is $2 per person. Those attending should bring a salad, vegetable dish or dessert to complement the turkey dinner
    • Kountry Kitchen, Desert Shores, will have Thanksgiving dinner from 4-9 pm
    • Mike’s Tackle Box will be a m open as usual on Thanksgiving, but The Windjammer will be closed.
    • The Desert Shores Market will | be open from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m.
    • The Sundowner, Salton City, will offer a choice of roast turkey or roast beef with all the extras, from noon-6 pm.
    • At Salton City, Johnson’s Landing Store, The Rowboat, and the W.S. Market will be closed.
    • At the Ski Inn, Bombay Beach, a super Thanksgiving dinner is promised and will be served from 1-7 p.m. Reservations are necessary. Call 348-1285

  • Walk-a-thon highlights weekend activities

    We have definitely been aroused from our summer doldrums these past few weeks; and this will be another big weekend.

    The Walk-A-Thon, a West Shores Ambulance benefit, takes place this morning.

    The are about fifteen who will walk the six miles from Salton Sea Beach to Desert Shores and return. Each has sponsors who are pledging an amount of their choice per mile walked.

    Headquarters at the POA Bldg. in Salton Sea Beach, and here breakfast will be served from 7 am for a $3 donation.

    The VFW and Auxiliary will hold a rummage sale at the corner of Desert Shores Drive and Highway 86 this morning from 9:30 a.m.

    The VFW and the American Legion will give their Veteran’s Program in the West Shores School auditorium next Thurs., Nov. 9, at 8:30. Officiating will be Commander Bill Rivers, of the West Shores American Legion; and Commander Warren Booth, of the West Shores VFW. All are welcome to attend.

    Today is “Homecoming” at West Shores High School. They will take on Bloomington Baptist School at 11 a.m.; the dance will be from 8 p m. The popular Tony Franco, d.j from Indio, will keep things moving throughout the evening

    Kristi Taylor, of Westminster, and Jeffrey Miller, of Vista Del Mar, will be wed at the West Shores Baptist Church, Salton Sea Beach, this evening. Kristi, who was Salton’s Junior Queen in 1982-83, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Taylor of Westminster; and Jeffrey is the son of Mr. And Mrs. William Miller of Imperial,

    The seventh anniversary of the Borrego Springs Bank will be celebrated by members of the board of directors, stockholders and the staff tonight at a festive affair. Several from the West Shores are expected to attend

    It’s “Ship Ahoy!” at D.J.’s Bahia ~ Restaurant in Salton City next Wed., November 8, from 4pm.

    Remodeling and refurbishing from stern to stern has been under way this summer, and your hosts, Luis and Annetta, invite you to join them on this occasion. The special will be a chili verde dinner,

    The “Bahia” will serve genuine Mexican food and will feature frosty margaritas, ice cold beer and just the right wine to complement your luncheon or dinner.

    For starters, they will be open | from Thursday through Sunday 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. For reservations or for additional information, call 394-0063

    The West Shores Seniors are staging their Luau at the Seniors Hall in Salton City from 5 p.m. on Noy. 10, Tickets are now on sale from members ($5). There will be food hinting of the tropics, music, and lots of door prizes. All are welcome; tickets may be sid hased at the door

    The North Shore Swap Meet is slated for Sat., November 11 from 8 until noon.

    Also on November 11 the Fireman’s Ball is to take place at the Salton Sea Beach Firehouse. “Borderline” will play from 9 p.m Doors will open at 8.

    Miss Salton Sea and the Golden Girls (Jackie Quinn, Marlene Bell, Gloria Lewis and Marilyn Waltz) will appear in the Cattle Call Parade, Which takes place at 9:45 a.m. on November 10.

    There will be a dedication of the newly constructed West Shores Baptist Church, Salton Sea Beach at 1:30, Sun., November 12

    Pastor Jerry Kilpatrick extends aspecial invitation to everyone for this much-anticipated occasion. There will be special music, guest speakers, refreshments and food.

    Richard Console’s Spook Run brought over 350 people out in a dark, lonely canyon west of Salton City last Saturday for a “real” Halloween!

    Vickie Coady of Salton Sea Beach, who had a full house; and Bob Neal, with his straight 10-ball hand, took tops in a poker drawing

    It was a glorious evening under starry skies and was greatly enjoyed by everyone. Many were even equipped to spend the night.

    A great time was also had at the many attending the Sundowner and Windjammer Halloween Costume Parties.

    Bob Falcon, wearing an Indian outfit with a fabulous feather headplece, was the over-all winner at the Sundowner; and the Windjammer top honors went to Marilyn Waltz, Cleopatra; Phyllis Nogales, an ornate devil; and Nancy Young, an extraordinary clown.

    The School Halloween Carnival also was a great success. The seniors planned and decorated a wonderfull haunted house, there were many winners for costumes, each class had a game booth. From the kitchen, Tom Johengen, Barry Moore, Bea Jewell and Ruth Johengen dished out hot dogs, hamburgers, chili and nachos. A real fun ‘night!

    The Borrego Springs Desert Festival was a big event last weekend and perfect weather prevailed There were over entries in Saturday’s parade, which had the theme “Tales of Pen Leg’s Lost Gold Mine.”