What's Up on Miracle Hill, Vol 1 No 2

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What’s Up Vol. I, No. 2

March 2008

Original Artwork by Cabot Yerxa

News of Cabot’s Pueblo Museum

VALENTINE’S DAY 2008: A MIRACLE ON MIRACLE HILL by Donald Reed

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now! In Desert Hot Springs! On Valentine’s Day! At the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of Cabot’s Trading Post & Gallery! Miracle?! Michael O’Keefe, host of the event, perhaps called it correctly in his opening remarks: “One thing can be said for God and Cabot—They both have a sense of humor!” Besides the snow flurries was the flurry of activity that morning, as Cabot’s Foundation Board Members and Cabot’s Volunteers prepared for what turned out to be a memorable

“One thing can be said for God and Cabot—They both have a sense of humor!” event that introduced the upscale Cabot’s Trading Post & Gallery to DHS and the Coachella Valley and bore witness to the resurrection of Cabot’s Pueblo Museum, like the Phoenix of myth, rising to new glory from the ashes of its own past. The Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting was attended by more than 200 people, who filled the expansive courtyard to capacity. It began with a stirring presentation of arms by the Marine Corps Junior ROTC Cadet Color Guard assigned to Desert Hot Springs High School and a short speech by Michael, during which he recognized everyone who has helped in the restoration of the TP&G—from restoration expert Tom Whitlock, to members of the Board,

docents, and other volunteers. In addiFollowing the Ribbon Cutting, a delition, he singled out Board members cious light lunch was served, the muMuffi Mendelson, Chair of the TP&G seum was opened to tours, and the Operating Committee, and Donnalda packed TP&G was officially “Open for Smollens, Board Secretary, as well as DHS Chamber of Commerce CEO and Photos of the Event—See Page 3 President, Carole Farm and Vera Gilles, respectively. Business” for the first time! Next were comments by DHS mayor Yes, the day began with the Yvonne Parks and City Council mem“miracle” of snow. But it ended with bers, Karl Baker, Russ Betts, Scott what seemed to be a miracle of joy and Matas, and Al Schmidt—who all spoke love and hope for the future of Cabot’s fondly of the museum’s past and with Pueblo Museum and the New Trading hope about its future. Post & Gallery. Last—and not least—Board of Directors Vice President Barbara Maron surprised everyone— and especially Michael— by giving him a much deserved Certificate of Appreciation and Love, signed by Board members. Then she had another surprise: she called Don Reed from the audience to present Michael with an original oil painting purchased by various Board members and volunteers to give to Michael. This lovely oil, entitled “Cabot’s Contribution,” seen at right, was created by nationally known, awardwinning artist Gary Blackwell especially for the Grand Opening. Indeed it was Mr. Blackwell who made the comparison of Cabot’s Museum with that glorious Phoenix of lore. Then came the official Ribbon Cutting, with Michael, Cabot’s Board officers, Mayor Parks, and officers of the Cabot’s Contribution Chamber of Commerce particiOriginal Oil Painting by Gary Blackwell pating.


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