Details:
Historical video screening “Hidden Ridgecrest 3”
Sunday June 22, 2pm
Mark Pahuta’s latest video presents little-known facts, anecdotes and rumors about Ridgecrest,
China Lake and the surrounding area. For instance:
– Do you know why there is a metal Joshua Tree on the west side of Highway 395 just South of the
road to Grapevine Canyon?
– Did you know that starting on August 6, 1945, 29 year-old Paul Tibbets needed Secret Service
protection every day of his life until the day he died?
– Did you know that the Desert Empire Fair was recently close to bankruptcy and that 2 things saved
it?
– Do you know where “The Atomic” was located and whatever happened to it?
– Did you know that the biggest Circus in the world (Ringling Bros./Barnum and Bailey) came to
Ridgecrest once in the 1950s and set up their big tents along Inyokern Road on the base side of the
fence?
Well-known local long-time residents who have either taken part in these events or have studied and
researched them such as Bill Kirkpatrick, Doug Lueck, Skip Gorman, Dr. Bill Ferguson, Tex Whitson,
and others will be in the video to tell their stories. Producers of the video, Mark Pahuta and
John Daly will be present to provide cogent comments and to answer any questions. The video runs
about one hour. As
usual, admission is free, but seating is limited.
