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  • Salton residents can choose from a weekend of events

    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

  • 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.”

  • Snowbirds back to Salton Sea

    “Howdy Neighbor Days” at Salton Sea’s West Shores (Oct. 14-22) comes just at the right time-folks are happily returning from their vacations, the Snowbirds are arriving, and the homes, roused from their summer lethargy, are geared for action.

    The 10-day event opened last weekend with a carnival at the Desert Shores Park, and it was great. There were games, craft, food, refreshment booths by the various organizations, there was dunk tank and a fortune telling tent, the ambulance was stationed just inside the entrance to the park for emergencies and also added gusto with the intermittent blasting of sirens.

    Jackie Quinn, of Salton City, was named Golden Girl of the Year: and Lauren Winters, 15, of Salton Sea Beach, was crowned Salton’s Junior Queen of 1989-91(in two separate contests which were held at the park gazebo.

    Marlene Bell of Desert Shores was the runner op in the Golden Girls event, and she could have stepped from a page in a country-western thriller, with her boots. 10-gallon hat, chaps. holster, las-so and spurs that jingled.

    The Salton Sea Beach team, of Gloria Lewis and Marylen Waltz took third place and brought thunderous applause. Gloria, was in bib overalls trimmed in lace and had a cow in tow, which was Marylen (with udder) Others, all great and each in unique western attire, were: Dorothy Culpepper, Ginger Dean, Eva Harbaugh, Vi Herzberg. Ruth Layman, Phyllis Nogales. Ann Reyes, Pat Shuberg and Jackie Woodman.

    The Golden Girl of 1988-89, beautiful, petite Dottie Mullins of the beach community, stepped down from her throne that evening to crown Jackie “Golden Girl of the Year.”

    In the Junior Queen’s Court are Michelle Bell and Tonya Read of Salton City, and Elisa Guice and Tonya Peterson of Desert Shores, all lovely young ladies who ex-pressed the desire to give special assistance with community affairs throughout the coming year. They will be appearing in the W.S. Santa Claus Parade at Sal-ton Sea Beach on Dec. 10.

    They are cookin’ at the Desert Shores park today for the Chili Cookoff (the chili has to be prepared at the park). Judging the chili, along with baked goods entries, takes place at 5:30 — after that, we eat it all!

    Tomorrow, the American Legion will treat folks to their famous biscuits and gravy, eggs-sausage-beverage-breakfast from 6-10 a.m. at the POA building in Salton Sea Beach. (Only $2.50!)

    But speaking of haunts, the San Francisco earthquake is haunting us, for we too are situated adjacent to the San Andreas Fault It was about 1953 when 1 experienced my first earthquake at Sal-ton Sea and it was a big one In those days there were just a few trailers on the beach (no campers or motor homes then); it was due ing the week and about dusk

    I had hired a woman to assist me at the Reach House. It had just been moved back out of the water and was sitting on timbers and stilts about five feet above the ground. When the shaking started we were across the road way in my trailer, 1 remember being afraid to look out for fear the Beach !louse had crashed, but it just rolled with the punches!

    We ran over to the Beach House (bar and restaurant) and just as I reached for a glass the after shock came — it too was severe, and we made our way out as fast we could.

    My lady made her way “way out and I never saw her again. She was from San Diego. The few trailers and cars parked there made a complete exit — watched them leave and there wasn’t even a goodbye.

    Glasses, bottles, were all off the shelves — there was break-age everywhere, and the next morning I discovered wide cracks in the earth.