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After being closed for three years, it was wonderful to attend the grand reopening of the Wardman Pool in Desert Hot Springs. Report and Photos by Bruce Montgomery
Desert Hot Springs, CA PERMIT NO 00005
May 6, 2015 Vol. 8 No. 35
Brew At The Zoo
Zulluu Band
Drink Beer, and save wildlife that was the motto at the Living Desert Zoo & Gardens. Story and Photos by Pat Krause The 6th annual Brew at the Zoo was another huge success for the Living Desert Zoo/Gardens as over 2,000 people attended this event on May 2nd. Over 50 beer, wine and food venders graced the grounds of the Living Desert. I was amazed at the new and wonderful work that has been
done at the zoo since my last visit. Guests flocked the 4 areas that held various booths and different bands to entertain the guests. Tables were set up all around the area and animals were shown by staff like, snakes, vultures, smaller creatures. People were seen touching the snake to allay their
fears of what they think are wet and slimy creatures. The staff told about each animal and its habitat and life. Guests got to walk the grounds to see the unusual animals the zoo has to offer, which is amazing in the amount and distinctive types of animals and birds. That alone was worth the price of admission to the event.
By Desert Star Staff RANCHO MIRAGE, CA (May 2, 2015) - In April of each year, the new Mayor of Rancho Mirage is appointed based on the longest term of consecutive service on the city council without having served as mayor. This policy, initiated and drafted by Mr. Hobart, was presented to the city’s electorate in 2004. Voters overwhelmingly approved the measure, thus assuring that all council members
have an equal opportunity to serve as mayor. On April 16, 2015, Mr. Hobart became Mayor for the fourth time. He previously served as Mayor in 2003, 2007 and 2011. Mr. Hobart was first elected to City Council in 2002 and was reelected by substantial margins in 2006, 2010, and 2014. Dana Hobart has initiated a number of meaningful projects during his tenure on the council, including:
Initiating the elimination of overhead electric lines throughout the Tamarisk, Magnesia Falls and the other communities living with dangerous lines over their property. Using Redevelopment funds, the City bore the entire expense. Initiating the effort to defeat the County’s plan to eventually extend the City’s borders by 4,000 acres north of I-10,
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The other perk for the event was to be able to try the many types and flavors of beer and wines. The delicious foods being served by a variety of vendors at each area. The Bands differed in the type of music being played. The most visual group to see was Zulluu that was clothed in leopard outfits with blow-up animals
at each side. Foods that were served went from mashed potatoes, BBQ sandwiches, Brandini malts and popcorn, salads, desserts and more from local businesses. The Shadow Mountain Band, 212 Band, provided entertainment. Bleeding Harp Continues on Page 9