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Desert Hot Springs, CA PERMIT NO 00005
June 15, 2022 Vol. 18 No. 34
“Happy Anniversary”
Catharine Reed presents a $25,000 Coachella Valley Spotlight grant to Linda Crowson, Board President of Friends of the Desert Hot Springs Library. Also gathered for the presentation at the new Desert Hot Springs Library were board members and members of the nonprofit “Friends of the Library,” Desert Hot Springs Library Staff and DHS City Councilman Gary Gardner.
Desert Hot Springs Library Celebrates First Year with a $25,000 Grant. By Desert Star Staff As Desert Hot Springs celebrates the first anniversary of its state-of-the-art library, the Friends of the Desert Hot Springs Library organization was awarded a $25,000 grant from the H.N. and France
C. Berger Foundation. The Coachella Valley Spotlight grant will purchase equipment for community use, including 3-D printers, tablets, and other science, engineering, art and technology (STEAM) related materials for toddlers,
teens and adults. “This grant will enable us to provide equipment and resources at our beautiful new library,” said Sally Hedberg, Secretary for Friends of the Desert Hot Springs Library. “Much of
the equipment and materials that we’ll be able to purchase are not easily accessible to our Desert Hot Springs residents. Now they will be!” With about 55-percent of the community speaking Spanish as their first language,
Friends of the Library plans to purchase English literacy software to support programs for adults and children. The nonprofit also plans to use some funds to launch a lecture series hosted at the library. “The Friends” have been Continues on Page 7
Crafton Hills College recognizes 106th Fire Academy graduates. By Desert Star Staff After 18 weeks of grueling training and coursework, 28 Crafton Hills College’s (CHC) 106th Fire Academy graduates were recognized during a commencement ceremony inside the Finkelstein Performing Arts Center on May 20. Academy Chief Mike Alder kept his remarks about the 106th Class brief yet heartfelt. He shared the “Big Four’’ with the graduates and audience: remember the importance of your immediate and fire families; remain humble and friendly; always be optimistic and have a positive attitude; and have a
vision and be demanding. “Understanding and living these principles as a public servant is how you can leave the place better than you found it,” Alder said. “(This) is the greatest job in the world, and you are all better people than you were four months ago. We wish you all the best.” Tradition and honor were key highlights of the hourlong ceremony. There was a moment of silence for fallen military personnel and first responders and a plaque presentation celebrating the group’s accomplishments. Alder recognized the
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