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Community Accolade Awards Given by Victor Valley Chamber
The Victor Valley Chamber
of Commerce introduced a new
recognition program to honor
and celebrate the exceptional
businesses and individuals who
make a difference in the local
community.
The awards were handed
out on June 25 during a luncheon at the Green Tree Inn in
Victorville.
The award recipients were
as follows:
• Small Business Award of
Excellence - Mojave Copy &
Printing, owned by Sam Pulice;
• Most Inspirational Leader
- Vici Nagel, CEO, Academy
Elks Fashion Show
for Grassroots Organizations;
• Volunteer of the Year, Mark
Austin, owner of C-Me Promotions;
Continued on page 5
Representatives from Victorville Motors, Academy for
Grassroots Organizations,
CMe Promotions, Mojave Copy,
Victor Valley College, and
Southwest Gas, plus Volunteer
of the Year Sue Moore accept
their awards at the Accolade
Awards luncheon.
PHOTOS BY
BRUCE LA CHANCE
Slick & Sidekick Celebrate Their 50th
Curtis and Marilyn Pierson of Silver Lakes, better known as “Slick and
Sidekick,” celebrated their 50th Anniversary with a “shotgun wedding” at
the Roy Rogers Ranch in Oro Grande
on Saturday, June 21.
The loving couple met in a romantic place - the Van Nuys Unemployment Office. That was in February of
1964. They were married four months
later, on June 20, 1964.
Curtis worked at Lockheed Aircraft; then for 28 years at General
Motors. Marilyn worked for Hanna
Continued on page 6
Story & Photos on Page 9
PHOTO BY BRUCE LA CHANCE
Abe Lincoln (aka Harry Thayer)
makes an appearance at the Elks
Club Fashion Show.
Roy Spotti: 100
Years and Counting
Curtis & Marilyn Pierson, aka “Slick
& Sidekick,” celebrate 50 years.
Dogs Were the Real
Stars at Sterling
Inn Fashion Show
Story & Photos on Page 11
On July 18, a special birthday
was celebrated in Hesperia. Resident
Roy Spotti, who turned 100 that day,
was born July 18, 1914 in Illinois.
Continued on page 3
PHOTO BY BRUCE LA CHANCE
This pooch sports a regal cape
and tiara at the Sterling Inn.
Desert Communities
United Way Kickoff
Story & Photos on Page 3
Tony Colver donated Kona Ice
cones for everyone at the kickoff.
Veterans Honored by CareMore Health Plan
On June 30, CareMore honored
patriots and veterans with a Flag Day
celebration in Apple Valley. Staff
members acknowledged the patriotism
of attendees
with food,
live music,
and festivit i e s . Ve t e r ans received
American
flags during
an honor ceremony for
those who
served and
are still servPHOTO BY BRUCE LA CHANCE
Willie Cockrell plays ing the comthe sax at CareMore. munity.
A resource fair included community partners including St. Mary
High Desert Medical Group, American Cancer Society, Silver Sneakers,
California Telephone Access Program, and the Department of Aging
& Adult Services.
The High Desert Marines were
on hand to help with the event.
CareMore Health Plan representatives gave a formal encased American flag to the Mayor of Apple Valley
Continued on page 6
Apple Valley Idol
Story & Photos on Page 7
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Kayla Sebulsky took first in
te 11-13 age group for Adele’s
“Rolling in the Deep.”
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Around the World in 80 Minutes at Center for the Arts
After six months of hard work
by young students participating in a
local grant program, a showcase of
visual and performing arts was held
on Saturday June 7 at the High Desert Center for the Arts in Victorville.
Children and youth displayed
cles were also witnessed.
The program theme was “Around
their artwork
and also sang
on stage
during the
event. One
student with
Autism who
had never
been verbal
before, sang
a solo, and
other miraRachelle Kent
sang “Do You
Want to build
a Snowman”
from the movie “Frozen”.
PHOTOS BY BRUCE LA CHANCE
Victoria
Pewterbaugh, 7,
sings
“Let
It Go”
from
the
movie
Frozen
at the
end of
the show.
Getting Older Can Be A Challenge
the World in 80 Minutes,” and was
made possible through an Art and
Artwork was displayed in the gallery.
Philanthropy Grant was presented
by The David Irvine Foundation in
cooperation with the Community
Foundation Serving Riverside and
San Bernardino Counties.
Arts is often first on the chopping block when school budgets get
tight, even though studies show that
creative expression enhances passion
and success in academics.
More grants are being sought
in order to continue the program,
in an effort to remind each person
to stay in touch with that creative
child within.
One of the acts was a Disney Villains Support Group skit.
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At 61, I now find myself a little less able
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I was recently reminded of that when
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My point is, perhaps it’s time to
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Give Leslie a call in our office and she
will go over everything, and answer your
questions. Give us a call at 760 956-3737.
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United Way Kickoff Campaign Has Hollywood Theme
Desert Communities United Way
held it’s annual kickoff party with a
miniature golf tournament at Scandia
in Victorville on July 25. The theme
was “Be A Star in Someone’s Life.”
Sponsorships included “Cary
Grant” Silver; Gold “Katherine
Hepburn” and Platinum “Jimmy
Stewart” categories.
Member agencies had information booths set up around the course
and gave handouts to players.
Three cash donations were given:
• $200 was given to Desert
Communities United Way, chosen
by Academy for Grassroots Organizations;
• $300 went to Moses House
Ministries, chosen by Cemex, and
• $500 was given to A Better
Way, chosen by Sarah’s Team.
Moses House Ministries won the
costume contest by applause.
Representatives from Moses House Ministries dressed as a combination
of paparrazi and movie characters received the best costume prize.
100 Year Old Roy Spotti...It’s a Wonderful Life
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Continued from page 1
Many surprises awaited, beginning with a visit from Jim Dillman,
“The Jimmer” of Kat Country
100.7FM radio. Next, he met Molly
Brown, who treated him to a free
breakfast. That afternoon friends
invited him to dinner, only to bring
him to the Hesperia Leisure League
where he was greeted by 100+
friends and fellow members. He
received a proclamation from Hesperia Mayor Pro Tem Eric Schmidt,
followed by cake, ice cream, hula
dancers and music.
Roy moved to Hesperia when
he retired at the age of 65. He was
married to his wife Francis for 66
years, and has two daughters, Cheryl
and Janice, plus two grandchildren,
Jennifer and Jonathan. He has traveled the world, including 15 cruises.
Through his work he met movie
stars, like Dean Martin, Debbie
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PHOTOS BY TRINA SIVERTS
Academy for Grass Roots
Organizations employees
and board members played
a mean game of miniature
golf during the United Way
kickoff party (above).
The Umbrella Latch-Key
After-School Artists’ Program, led by Viletta Martin,
came dressed as a variety
of Hollywood characters.
Reynolds and Victor Borge.
Roy enjoys dancing and socializing with friends. Congratulations
on his 100 years and counting. He is
an inspiration to everyone he meets...
It’s really been a “Wonderful Life”!
PHOTO BY CAROLE REECE
Roy Spotti enjoys his birthday party
with close friend Gwen Wright.
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Recap of the H.D. Music Festival and BBQ Showdown
On June 28 and 29, the High
Desert Music Festival and BBQ
Showdown offered the High Desert
a chance to watch, listen and taste!
Live music during the event
blended styles from Pop, Blues,
Rock, Old School and R&B artists.
This year’s music lineup included 5 Tempting Men, Laurie
Morvan, 60 Grit Blues, 3 Diamonds,
Tessie and the Calico Cats, Doug
Phillips, Tuba Force, Little Willie G,
Latin Express, Ray Brooks & Blues
Masters, Blue Henrys, Destenee,
Muddy Hooker Kings, Redbone and
Vee Nelson.
The event offered 61 participants
the opportunity to become Kansas
City Barbecue Society certified
judges and table captains. These individuals came from all over California, Arizona and Nevada and worked
with KCBS representatives during a
class on judging and captaining.
One of the new judges is Robert
Ball from Barstow, who had won
Redbone the an on-line prize
package contest inplayed,
backed
up by the
local Blue
Henrys.
Contest
winner
Robert
Ball from
Barstow,
at right.
cluding VIP weekend passes to the
festival and the opportunity to become a certified BBQ judge.
Results at this year’s showdown
had two teams in the top 20 and four
in the top 50 in the country.
California teams, the Porketeers
(San Diego) and Big Poppa Smokers (Coachella) made the KCBS 700
Club by earning a perfect score, the
first California teams ever to do so.
Porketeers accepted an invitation to
the American Royal in Kansas Missouri on Oct 4 international BBQ
competition.
For kids of all ages, magician
Rick Farewell, drum circle player
Little
Willie G,
original
voice of
the Three
Midniters,
belts out
a song,
left.
PHOTOS BY
GARY GEORGE
The Muddy Hooker Kings from San
Diego rocked out.
Charence Ross, and Dangerman the
Urban Super Hero entertained.
The charities who benefited from
the festival included Victor Valley
Rescue Mission and Arts in Action.
For more information, visit:
www.highdesertmusicfestival.com,
www.kcbs.us or www.cbbqa.org.
Destenee,
a 15year-old
singer.
Ray Brooks and the Blues Masters
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Sterling Commons Events Raise Money for Alzheimer’s Association
Everyone loves a great
Bake Sale and it’s especially
rewarding when the revenue
goes to a great cause. The
staff of Sterling Commons
joined with residents’ family
members to help the Alzheimer’s Association by holding
Bake Sales, with raffles, and
by the sale of handcrafted
items made by family members. With the combined effort, Sterling Commons was
pleased to give the Alzheimer’s Association a check for
$500.
Gary Null, whose wife
resides at Sterling Commons,
makes beautiful handmade
glass creations, which included bowls and wine bottles
that were made into serving
dishes. Gary donated a broad
selection of his work to help
the cause as well as Shirley
Storms who donated her exquisite handmade paper collage cards for the mission.
Stef Freageau was the
force behind the success of
the raffles with her great enthusiasm and sense of purpose
she rallied Sterling Commons
staff to contribute to a great
cause. Sterling Commons will
continue its efforts throughout
the year to raise money for the
Alzheimer’s Association.
Front row:
Shirley Storms,
Gary Null.
Second row:
Teresa Manning, Aaleen
Huayak, Debbie
Staggs, Monica
Ramirez, Linda
Duncan, Sandra
Corey, Christina
Chavez.
Third row:
David Pollard, Danielle
Ford, Stef Fregeau, Yesenia
Romero, Annie
Hernandez,
Yesenia Roman,
and Ebraheem
Chamber Gives Out Accolade Awards 11 Critical Home Inspection
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• Honorable Mention Volunteer
of the Year, Sue Moore;
• Large Business Award of Excellence Victorville Motors;
• Spirit of Victor Valley - Southwest Gas Corporation and,
• Most Inspirational Leader Ginger Ontiveros of Victor Valley
College Foundation.
David Greiner, Chamber Director, and CEO of Greiner GMC Buick
acted as master of ceremonies for
the event.
The awards are a way of recognizing people that work hard to make
the local community a great place to
live and work.
If you are interested in joining
the Victor Valley Chamber of Commerce, call (760) 245-6506.
Traps to be Aware of Weeks Before
Listing Your Home for Sale
David Greiner, CEO of Greiner Buick
GMC was the M.C. for the Victor Valley
Chamber of Commerce Accolade Awards
ceremony and luncheon.
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Shotgun Wedding to Celebrate 50th Anniversary Held at RR Ranch
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Barbera and other animation companies, painting cartoons for 33 years.
According to their daughter, Julie
Miller, their marriage was successful
because Curtis worked nights and
Marilyn worked days! In 1997 the
couple retired to Phelan; then moved
to Silver Lakes in 1999.
Curtis and Marilyn started performing in movie re-enactments and
gunfight shows in 1994, and still retain
many of their flamboyant 1890-style
costumes. Curt continued acting in
Westerns and other movies.
PHOTOS BY MARCY TAYLOR
Many-time Western Female Vocalist
of the Year Belinda Gail performs
during the shotgun wedding.
It was only natural to have a
shotgun wedding at the Roy Rogers
Ranch, hosted by the Enriquez family, owners. The event began with a
startling big bang, after which Master
of Ceremonies former Hollywood
stuntman/actor Gabby Hayes, aka Dale
Park, introduced the players: Best man,
actor/singer/artist Mike Moroff, and
Maid of Honor “Annie Oakley,” aka
actress/costumer Nikki Pelley. They
convinced Curt not to run from the
blushing bride. A short and humorous
ceremony was performed by professional cowboy poet Larry Maurice.
Caremore Honors Veterans With Flag Day Ceremony
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and the Apple Valley Fire Department.
Musical entertainment was provided by Steve “Stevarino” Elliott, a
morning radio show personality. Live
music was played by the Willie Cock-
PHOTOS BY BRUCE LA CHANCE
Dancing was part of the fun at the
CareMore Flag Day celebration.
rell orchestra.
CareMore respects and values the
dedication of those who have served and
are currently serving this country.
Teacher and historian Todd Anton, with
Caremore’s Traci Page by a 1944 Jeep.
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Wedding rings, in the form of handcuffs,
were secured to their wrists.
Guests were treated to a delicious
chuckwagon dinner and top-notch entertainment including many-time Western
Female Vocalist of the Year Belinda Gail.
Other performers were David E. Prezley,
Mike Moroff, Larry Maurice, Ron Ellington Shy and Bradley McFadden. After
the show, the newlyweds honeymooned
in San Diego.
In lieu of gifts, guests were asked
to make donations to the Happy Trails
Children’s Foundation, which the couple
supports and attends their events.
VV Old Town Rt 66 Historic Society
The Victorville Old Town Route - 4 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. 66 Historic Society strutted its stuff p.m. and learn about the histo
with an Open House on July 7. Many
of the Victor Valley and surroun
visitors included City of Victorville
ing communities. Find out how
staff, county, state and federal govsupport the mission of econom
ernment reps, Fran Elgin and Jerry
redevelopment for this historic
Hutchinson of the Mohahve Hisarea of the city.
torical Society, staff
from CareMore, Old
Town supporter Eddie Dean, and Dale
“Gabby” Park with
wife Laura.
Members told
of the mission and
recent accomplishments, showed off
the displays of local
history, and treated
guests to cake and
punch.
Stop by during
the summer hours: Barbara Powers talks to visitors at open house f
Tues.- Sat. 10 a.m. the Victorville Old Town Route 66 Historic Societ
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Many Talented Kids Participate in Apple Valley Idol Contest
The Apple Valley Idol contest was
held at the Civic Center Park Amphitheater on June 27.
A few hundred onlookers watched
as talented kids sang their hearts out,
with numbers like “What a Wonderful
World,” by Louis Armstrong, “Colors
of the Wind” from the movie Pocohantas, and Bryan Adams’ “Summer
of 69.”
The show began with performances in the 8-10 year old age group, then
the 11-13 age group. Ashley Morani
won first place in 8-10 with the song
“And I Am Telling You,” by Jennifer
Holliday. Kayla Sebulsky took first
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mic
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for
ty.
The visitors center is located
at located at 15492-A 7th Street,
Victorville. Call (760) 885-9369.
Eddie Dean and Dale “Gabby”
Parks are members of the society.
place in the 11-13 age group with Adele’s
“Rolling in the Deep.”
After a brief intermission, the 14-18 year
olds performed. Odette Fonseca won first place
in 14-18 with Little Mix’s “Good Enough.”
Odette Fonseca took
first in 14-18 age group
with “Good Enough,”
by Little Mix.
Apple Valley Idol
2014 Winners
8-10 Division
1. Ashley Morani
2. Alexis Miller
3. Sacorra Young
Above,
Alexis Miller
sings “No
One,” by
Alicia Keys.”
11-13 Division
1. Kayla Sebulsky
2. Elvis Morani
3. Caitlyn Meyer
14-18 Division
1. Odette Fonseca
2. Melissa Sorg
3. Hylee Butterfield
Cynthia Esparza sang
“Colors of the Wind.”
Joylin Johnson
sang “Somewhere Over the
Rainbow,” at
right.
Ashley
Morani
with her
mom
after
singing the
song
that
won
her
first
place
for ages
8-10.
PHOTOS BY GARY GEORGE
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Senior News Events Calendar - Get Active & Have Fun!
Aug. 7,14 (Thurs) - Sunset
Concert. Dance to live entertainment, bring a blanket or chair.
Food vendors & beer garden.
Apple Valley Civic Park Amphitheater. (760) 240-7000, x7071.
www.applevalleyents.org
Aug. 9,16,23,30 (Sat) – Music
in the Park, Hesperia Civic Center Park Stage. (760) 244-5488
www.Hesperiaparks.com
Aug. 11 (Mon) - Medicare
Step by Step, 1 pm. Recently
or soon to be eligible, or just
curious about Medicare system. Get started, what to expect,
what benefits you’re entitled to.
IVHP, 12209 Hesperia Rd, VV
(Next to Vons). Register at 800251-8191 x 625 or visit www.
forhealthand-living.com/events
Aug.12,19,26 (Tues.) - Chair
Exercise by Blanca, 10-11 am.
Certified senior fitness instructor
leads class in range of motion &
low impact resistance exercise.
Comfortable clothing; have fun!
Inter Valley Health Plan, 12209
Hesperia Rd, # E, VV (Next to
Vons). RSVP 800-251-8191 x
625 or www.forhealthandliving.
com/ivhpevents
Aug 13 (Wed) - High Desert Job Fair - 9am-1pm Hilton
Garden Inn, 12603 Mariposa
Rd, VV. Biz owners on-hand to
meet, interview & hire for full
& part-time positions. Presented by Sbdo County Workforce
Investment Board. Info: Maryann Acuna at 909-383-9932.
Aug. 15-16 (Fri-Sat) - Apple
Valley Farmers Market &
Outdoor Mall. AV Civic Center.
Beer Garden, live music. Come
& see what’s happening! Fri. 3-7.
Sat. 4-9pm. (760) 780-8060.
Aug. 16 (Sat) – Rockin’ Flea
Market. Boogie on down for
new & used bargains! Live music & over 60 yard sale vendors,
Lion’s Park, Hwy 18, A.V..
Food concessions. Make someone’s trash your treasure!
Aug. 20 (Wed) - Medicare
Step by Step, 10 am. Recently
or soon to be eligible, or just
curious? Unravel the mysteries of Medicare system. Get
started, what to expect & what
benefits you are entitled to.
IVHP, 12209 Hesperia Rd, VV
(Next to Vons). Register at 800251-8191 x 625 or visit www.
forhealthand-living.com/events
Aug. 21 (Thurs) - Digital
Media Orientation. Get better understanding of social media, photo/video on Facebook,
Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube,
what they do for you, keep your
info safe & more. 10am-12pm.
.IVHP, 12209 Hesperia Rd, VV
(Next to Vons). Register at 800251-8191 x 625 or visit www.
forhealthand-living.com
Aug. 23 (Sat) - Classic Car
Show, fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Assoc., put on by Valley
Crest Memory Care. Show is at
Our Lady of the Desert parking
lot on Corwin Road. To register
your car, call (760) 242-3188.
Aug. 23 (Sat) - 2nd Annual
Classic Car Show. Our Lady
of the Desert Church, 18386
Corwin Rd., Apple Valley, CA
92307. 10:00am until 2:00pm.
2nd Annual Classic Car Show
- All proceeds to benefit The Alzheimer’s Association! Hot dog
lunch for donation. Presented
by Valley Crest Memory Care.
(760) 242-3188.
Aug. 23 (Sat) - Parade of
Pianos Summer Concert, HD
Center for Spiritual Living, 1pm.
18575 Corwin Road A.V. Tix $10
at the door. Paul (760) 961 0611
or [email protected]
Aug. 23 (Sat) - Hilarious Hocus Pocus & Hypnotism. Dave
Cox/Dave Kellogg. 5pm. VVC
PAC. (760) 245-4271 ext. 849
Aug. 27 (Wed) - Movies in
the Afternoon, 1 pm. Beat the
heat & enjoy delightful movie
Frozen. Refreshments will be
served. Inter Valley Health Plan,
122IVHP, 12209 Hesperia Rd,
VV (Next to Vons). Register
at 800-251-8191 x 625 or visit
www.forhealthand-living.com
Aug. 30 – Make a Wish Car
Show. 10am-2pm. $25 proceeds
going to Make-A-Wish . Desert
Mountain Plaza, NW Corner
Highway 18 and Av Rd. Parking lot by Maxwell’s. Ed Henry
(760) 963-7247
Sept. 1 (Mon) - Labor Day
Sept. 3 (Wed) - Red Hat
Fashion Show, presented by
The Red Hat Chicks of Hesperia,
11am-2pm, Spring Valley Lake
Country Club, 13229 Spring
Valley Pkwy,VV. $25/ person
includes luncheon, cash bar
available. Vendors, door prize,
raffles, 50/50 drawing. Deadline
8/22. Mary Lou (760) 956-6596.
email: [email protected]
Sept. 5 (Fri) - Movies in the
Park. Sit back, relax under the
stars & watch a free movie at
sunset. Angels in the Outfield.
AV Civic Park. (760) 240-7880.
Sept. 6 ((Sat) - Roy Rogers
& Dale Evans Western Film
Festival. Digiplex Theater, apple
Valley. Happy Trails Foundation
(760) 240-3330.
Sept. 11 (Thurs) - Killer Elevator Speech Workshop with
Professional Business Coach
Arvee Robinson. 9Am-Noon.
Foremost Senior Campus & The
Terrace Room, 17581 Sultana
St , Hesperia, CA 92345
Sep 13 (Sat) - Main Street
USA Car Show, Barstow. Put
on by Saturday Night Cruisers
American Legion Car Show Sept. 19 (Fri) - Hot Rods &
Harleys - 5pm - 8pm. Raffles,
music, contests for best bike,
best hot rod & best pick of the
night. Cruises benefit local Victor Valley charities. Harley Davidson - Victorville. Call Paul
Stemrich (760) 694-0638.
Sept. 21 (Sun) - VV Concert
Assoc. Series - Fernando Varela
- Dynamic professional singer,
who has performed in over 16
fully staged operas and hundreds of concerts. 2pm. VVC
PAC. Tickets (760) 961-0486.
Sept. 26-27 (Fri-Sat) - Apple
Valley Farmers Market &
Outdoor Mall. AV Civic Center.
Beer Garden, live music. Come
& see what’s happening! Fri. 3-7.
Sat. 4-9pm. (760) 780-8060
Sep 27 (Sat) - American
Legion Classic Car Show.
Victorville.
Oct. 2 - 37th Annual Victor Valley Chamber of Commerce Roadrunner Golf Classic. 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM. Come
one come all to the 37th Annual
Roadrunner Golf Classic. Held
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Sunday, April 26
Friday Night Dances ~ Live Bands
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(760)
217-3350
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Performing Arts Center
18422 Bear Valley Road
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Call for meeting dates and times.
New members welcome. Find out
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April 19 – 2:30 p.m. – Cruising France –
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May 17 – 2:30 p.m. – Perilous Journeys
with Nat Geo’s Karin Muller
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Elks Ladies Fashion Show Features Lots of Fun and Laughs
The Ladies of the Hesperia Elks
held their annual charity luncheon
and fashion show on June 22.
Carol Felix did introductions,
and Darlene Voltz acted as Mistress
of Ceremonies. Fashions were presented by Kay from R.V. Casuals.
The models were Pat Beardsley,
June Brown, Maggie Campbell, Marilyn
Cranfors, Linda Masquefa, and Phyllis
McMahan.
A fun contest is held before the show
where each table picks a person from their
group and has 10 minutes to dress them up.
Results of the dress-up contest held before the fashion show started.
PHOTOS BY BRUCE LA CHANCE
George W. Bush aka Pat Mares showed
up to the crowd’s delight, shaking hands
and getting a few laughs, along with pal
Honest Abe Lincoln, aka Harry Thayer.
Last but not least, the model
wanna-be aka Ray Flowers.
Models for
the Fashion Show
were
Pat
Beardsley,
June
Brown,
Maggie
Campbell,
Marilyn
Cranford,
Linda
Masquefa
and
Phyllis
McMahan
(names not
in order).
At the Victorville Fairgrounds
Saturday, August 16th
FREE
Admission
Parking
Health Screenings &
Bingo for Prizes!
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Sweet 16 Party Attracts Celebrity Guests George W and Abe Lincoln
On July 3 the Senior News had
a Sweet 16 Party at Greiner Buick
GMC in Victorville.
There were announcements,
food, and lots of prizes including a
$300 shopping spree at Home Depot,
won by John Asta of Phelan.
A special appearance by guests
George W. Bush and Abe Lincoln
impersonators.
Patrick Mares (George W) was
born in Tulare, California, and has
lived in So-Cal since 1981. In 2000,
after being told he bore a resemblance to the president, he attended
a celebrity look-alike party in Hollywood, and in 2003, he won a Reels
Award for Best Impersonator from
a video featuring Madonna. He is
enjoys semi-retirement in Hesperia,
and does private events and parties.
Mares pals around Harry Thayer,
aka Abe Lincoln, who frequents the
local grade schools as part of special
education programs.
Both impersonators make charitable appearances at service club and
other non-profit events, and were recently spotted in their distinguished
attire at the Hesperia Moose Lodge,
and at the Hesperia Women of the
Elks fashion show (see page 9).
The two met at the Hesperia Elks
Lodge about three years ago and are
now known as the “Two Presidents,”
and are quite the show Stoppers!
Go to DesertNewsPost.com for
more information on George and
Abe, plus more Sweet 16 photos.
PHOTOS BY TRINA SIVERTS
Carolyn, Kelly and Cindy of sponsor
Heritage Victor Valley Medical Group
pose with “The Two Presidents.”
John Ayers won
the grand prize
(below).
Sponsor Greiner Buick GMC provided the venue for the party.
Kevin Saunders, of Sweet 16 sponsor Victor Valley Global Medical
Center poses with Honest Abe.
Spring Valley Lake Red Hatters really liked the presidents.
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Sterling Inn Fashion Show Benefits A Better Way Domestic Violence
A dinner and fashion show was
held at Sterling Inn on June 7. The
evening began with entertainment
by Windell Bridgewater and Friends.
Radio personality Steve “Stevarino” Elliott acted as M.C.
The evening was dedicated
to the work
of A Better
Way domestic violence
program
and shelter
for abused
women and
their children. Margaret Diaz of A
Better Way
spoke about the services
they provide to help women
get a new start in life.
The event was not your
run-of-the-mill fashion show,
in that in the models were accompanied by some friends
of the four-legged variety.
Radio show host “Stevarino.”
Margaret
Diaz talks
about A
Better Way
(above).
Some fourlegged
friends
stole the
show with
personality
and flair.
PHOTOS BY
BRUCE LA CHANCE
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