It was quiet on Thanksgiving as the Sea as families joined in “their _ day” together; and it couldn’t have ~ been more beautiful.
One cannot help being touched by this tradition, which continues to be observed nationwide, despite the waning of old-fashioned family life.
‘t is heart-warming to see and ‘hear the smiles, the laughter, the ‘closeness among those who, setting fend. cares and commitments aside and often traveling many miles, ‘come together almost religiously to keep this day. It’s not all gone, no matter what they say!
But now …
There is a gigantic Rummage ‘Sale at the POA bldg., Salton Sea ‘Beach, this morning. It opens at 8 a m. Early birds are always delighted with their findings!
A Swap Meet at the Sundowner, Salton City, opens at 10 a.m, today. These meets will be held bimonthly,
And all’s set for those wonderful Turkey Drags, where dunesters get out to show off their vehicles from 10 a.m. today as the wash, Salton Sea Beach
The great hoe-down type ° ‘Old Time Fiddlers’ Contest,’ where they fiddle every way but standing on their heads, is now underway at the Niland Chamber of Commerce.
The eighth annual Bombay Beach ‘Holidays in the Desert Parade” is scheduled for today, starting at 2 p.m. Miss Salton Sea and Salton’s Junior Queen will ride in an Easter Buggy entry, and there will be lots more
There is a very important meeting at 7 p.m. next Wednesday, November 29, at the Desert Shores Yacht Club, and every local resident should attend.
Imperial County Sheriff Oren Fox talked forcibly to local residents last week regarding the importance of community involvement in the fight against drugs. He said he hasn’t seen the “War Against Drugs”’ yet and knows that federal, state and local governments, as well as the people themselves, should “get tough”
Remember to come “stomp it out; with all the folks at the Ambulance Benefit Dance next Saturday, Dec, 2. Doors at the Salton Sea 3each Firehouse will open at 8 p m. Don’t forget the good cause!
Johnson Landing’s outstanding Arts and Crafts Show will take lace from 9 a.m on December 2.
Last Tuesday night at West Shores High School there was lots of electricity in the air as students enthusiastically received their letters and athletic awards while friends and family applauded with exuberance,
Varsity Team Special Awards went to: Wildcat Award (exemplary in attitude and performance), Mike Medley; Most Valuable Player, IanFee; Most Inspirational, Anthony Crosby; Sportsmanship, Phil Madigan; Most Improved, Miguel Martinez.
Named “All League Players” were Anthony Crosby, Ian Fee, Ralph Gomez, Jones Hensen, Phil Madigan, Fernando Martinez and Jeremy Walter,
Volley Ball Honors: Jamie McLaughlin, Wildcat Award, Liliana_ Martinez, Most Valuable Player; Lisa Marty, Most Inspirational]; Candy Cimo, Sportsmanship; and Lauren Winters, Most improved. Lisa Marty was named “All League”
After 18 years of employment at he Coachella Valley Unified School district and secretaryship at Sea View /West Shores School, the beloved Micki Sutherland has retirec and will be greatly missed. She and husband, Mike, though keeping heir home at Salton Sea Beach, will move to Palm Desert.
Renee The new secretary is the lovely and efficient Patti Newell, also of Salton Sea Beach, She is receiving a big welcome by staff and students, who have been devastated as Micki’s leaving.
A big welcome to the Bob White family of Salton City They moved here permanently from Sun City just six weeks ago. Loretta is not new to the area for she worked at “The Galley,” Salton City, 21 years ago. She has since remarried and she, husband Bob, and son, Joseph are now happily settled here
More good news is that Al Curry of Salton Sea Beach is home and recouperating following major surgery as John F. Kennedy Hospital