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April 12, 2017 Vol. 10 No. 29
‘Pacific Princess’
B-25 plane. Photo by Pat Krause
Palm Springs Museum is a living history museum dedicated to educating the public about the role of Air Power. Story and Photos by Pat Krause The Palm Springs Air Museum continues to bring the most important airplanes from all the wars that America has fought to the Museum. These planes are such a big part of our history of aviation. They are celebrating 20 years of preserving our history. They educate our
youth, bring remembering to the adults and Honor our Heroes. There are many planes, plane parts, antique autos, wartime clothing and so much more to see at the Air Museum. Computer generated flight programs and other educational areas for everyone. They bring in planes from
years gone by that give rides to everyone. This March 28th they had a B-25 called the Pacific Princess doing flight exhibitions. This is so exciting to be able to fly in a piece of History. There are merely a few left that fly and just a couple that give rides. This is the same kind of plane that does the flower drop each memorial
day. The Museum honors our heroes in many ways like the gala’s that honor, the living and the flower drop to remember those we have lost. This plane is one of the larger ones they have brought into the museum for flights for people. I was lucky enough to be able to ride in the media flight.
The plane only holds a few people, and the aisle is small. There is no Air conditioner, so they keep one window open for fresh air but that is closed in the winter cold. You can put your arm outside if you want to. The passengers could go to the Continues on Page 2
Desert Hot Springs Community Easter Egg Hunt & Picnic The Family Friendly Celebration and Easter Egg Hunt at Mission Springs Park will be free of charge for the greater DHS Community
By Desert Star Staff DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA – DHS-CAN, the local non-profit cannabis industry association, today announced its Spring Celebration event for friends and families in the community of Desert Hot Springs. The Easter Egg Hunt and Community Picnic will be held April 15, at Mission Spring Park, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Organizers Jason Elsasser and Kristin Sedlin, are planning the celebration to include three Easter Egg hunts, based on the children’s age group, a bounce house,
and a special appearance by the Easter Bunny. Families are encouraged to bring baskets for collecting eggs and a picnic lunch for the family. Food venders will be at the event for those who wish to purchase lunch. “I have cherished memories of Easter Egg hunts with my family,” said Kristin Sedlin. “The children are excited for days before the hunt, and it’s going to be fun day of family time, community celebration, and lots of goodies for the kids.” Continues on Page 6