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Beloved “Beverly Hills 90210” and “Riverdale” actor Luke Perry has died at the age of 52.
Desert Hot Springs, CA PERMIT NO 00005
March 6, 2019 Vol. 14 No. 19
The Big One is Back! Circus Vargas - Preserving an American Tradition Like No Other. Opening day April 4th at 7:30 p.m. By Desert Star Staff Palm Desert – The Big One is Back with “The Greatest of Ease’ bringing acrobats, daredevils and flying trapeze! Join us in celebrating, Circus Vargas’ 50th-anniversary extravaganza, an homage to the golden era of the circus in America, debuting in Palm Desert at Westfield Palm
Desert April 4th through 8th. All aboard our spectacular circus steam engine as we ride the railways back in time, to relive the nostalgia of yesteryear! Marvel at the sights and sounds emanating from the big top, just as audiences did decades ago! The hypnotic call of the calliope, the sawdust, the
sequins, the spangles! Hurry, Hurry, Hurry! Witness the unusual, the astonishing, the unimaginable! Wonder at the daring and the beauty! Experience the phenomenal, the extraordinary! Run away with the circus, for two unforgettable hours of nonstop action and adventure, as we transport
you back through the ages of circus history and tradition! A magnificent, mega-hit production guaranteed to thrill and enchant children of all ages …only at Circus Vargas, where memories are made and cherished for a lifetime! Circus Vargas presents “The Greatest of Ease,” circus as it should be seen…
By Greg Stathatos B-17 Archaeology/B-17 Col Earl T. Williams (ret) is turning 100 years old on March 10th, and we are hosting his 100th Birthday celebration on March 8th, 2019 at the March Field Air Museum in Riverside, CA. The celebration starts at 11:00 am until 4:00 pm. Ramona’s food truck will be serving lunch from 12:00 – 1:30 (Tacos and drink $10) Birthday cake will be served The Bradford Exchange is presenting Col Williams box #1 of 1941 tribute to Col. Williams service in WWII. What makes Col. Williams unique?
Stationed at March Field April 1940 – August 1941 Was on a B-17 that arrived over Hawaii on December 7th, 1941 (radar that picked up the attacking force assumed it was the 12 B-17’s coming from California). - Was on the FIRST US piloted plane shot down in WWII - Wounded in the air on December 7, 1941, and (Never Received the Purple Heart)* - Completed 55 Missions in the South Pacific - 33 years of service and retired as Colonel - Actual 100th Birthday March 10th *Earl was treated for a
minor head wound the morning of the attack, and because of the absolute chaos, records were not kept on the morning of December 7, 1941. Earl’s co-pilot took Earl to the hospital to be treated and wrote a letter stating the fact. I have been working with Earl for two years to correct the wrong that was done nearly 78 years ago. I am hoping that Col. Williams will receive his Purple Heart very soon, and hopefully on or near his 100th Birthday. I am asking for your help to promote this fantastic story and Earl’s 100th. I would love to have everybody attend the celebration, however, if Continues on Page 4
Col. Earl T. Williams who served in WWII.
100th Birthday Celebration
under the Big Top! Always fun for the entire family, Circus Vargas’ incredible new 2019 production highlights a fantastic cast of world-renowned performers! Death- Defying Acrobats, Daredevils, Aerialists, Jugglers, Contortionists, Continues on Page 9