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Lois Smith and Frank Wood in “Marjorie Prime” Photo by Craig Schwartz See review on page 6.

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September 24, 2014 Vol. 7 No. 72

Flaming-Hot-Diana Ross DESERT STAR WEEKLY LIVE AT THE SCENE Written By: Carolyn W. Gaines Indio, Ca. On September 20, 2014, music Icon, Crooner, Legendary, Superstar Diana Ross Sold Out 3,500 Seats! Ross landed Motown’s historymaking song called, “You Can’t Hurry Love”. The Boss is Soul, Pop, R&b a Blast from 1960s into

the 21 century at Fantasy Casino. Diana Ross did everything right for her Desert Fans. The Lady in a Red Dress was the classiest, cool, Style of the evening, and I wanted to name this write-up: “Diana Ross The Lady In Red.” Instead, the Desert Knows

Diana Ross is still Flaming Hot. Desert couldn’t get enough of Diana Ross vocals from around the World. I began listening to Ross from Clayton Homes Project in Houston, Texas. Diana Ross and the Supreme’s were young African American Superstars signed to Barry Gordy’s Motown Record Company. I used to

Fun at the Living Desert

Three Burrowing Owls Plus A Ringtail Cacomistle Equal More Fun By Desert Star Staff PALM DESERT/INDIAN WELLS, CA –The sounds of wildlife at The Living Desert are now joined by the hoot of three newborn Burrowing Owls and the clamor of a baby Ringtail cub. “These owlets and the cub are small in stature but big in popularity with our guests,” said Allen Monroe, President/CEO of The Living Desert. “We are excited that the Babies in Bloom keep coming here at The Living Desert. It’s been a wonderful spring and summer.” Three Burrowing Owls

joining the group, or parliament as they are most commonly referred to, hatched on June 7, 8, and 9 at The Living Desert and were raised by their parents. One of the young females will be paired with another owl, next to her parent’s enclosure. In partnership with the American Zoo Association, the other two will be sent to other institutions in the fall. Burrowing Owls have atypically long legs that help them sprint after their prey, along with their usual airborne hunting tactics. This ability

allows Burrowing Owls to be exceptionally adept at hunting. They are one of the few species of owls that hunt during the day and have an incredibly varied diet. Burrowing Owls are only about 10 inches tall with a wingspan approximately double their height. In addition, a female Ringtail cub was born on June 22. Ringtail Cacomistle are squirrelsized animals related to the raccoon, with a long and fluffy, black and white tail. Native to Continues on Page 5

attend Motown Recording Session with my father. Roy Gaines was a hot session guitarist for Motown Records. Gaines’ guitar riffs and solos are on Diana Ross recordings and Stevie Wonder. Roy Gaines best friend was Legend Gil Askey, producer, for Diana Ross & The Supreme’s. I remember, Gil Askey

coming to our house when I was a little girl, and Mr. Askey died April 14, 2014. Let’s Chat About Touch Me In The Morning: Diana Ross bought Girl friends, Boy friends, Grand Moms, Grand Dads, Grand Fathers, Moms, Dads, Cousins, Continues on Page 2


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