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Listen To Your News		Friday, January 15, 2010		News Archive

STILL H1N1 FLU IN OUR REGION, VACCINE WIDELY AVAILABLE
Our region of the state is the only one still reporting outbreaks of H1N1 flu, according to the California Department of Public Health. Dr. Gil Chavez, the state epidemiologist, said Thursday that the number of cases reported by the public health departments in Riverside and San Bernardino counties requires that the Inland area still be categorized as a widespread outbreak area. He said more than 65 residents in Riverside and San Bernardino counties have died from the disease since April when swine flu first was identified. Statewide, an estimated 8,400 residents have become ill from the disease; 479 have died. The public health departments in Riverside and Bernardino counties are now offering free swine flu vaccines to everyone who wants them. San Bernardino County's public health officer Dr. Maxwell Ohikhuare, said his department is reaching out to any group that wants to hold a vaccination clinic. "We're out to vaccinate everybody." "The longer you wait to seek care, the more likely you are to get a complicated disease," he said. "This is the time you actually need to get vaccinated."

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PREPARE NOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF IN CASE OF AN EARTHQUAKE
Local fire departments are urging people to review, update or develop earthquake preparedness plans following the destructive 7.0 quake that struck Haiti on Tuesday. After witnessing the chaos, loss of life and scenes of terrified people sleeping in the streets in Haiti, Red Cross officials are providing checklists and safety tips to help people be prepared should an earthquake strike this area. Many of the state's inland regions sit above the infamous San Andreas Fault, with its potential for disaster similar to the Haiti quake.

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PLANS TO CELEBRATE MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY IN 29 PALMS
The rich legacy of civil rights leader Martin Luther King will be celebrated on his holiday Monday in Twentynine Palms. Managing Editor Karl Gardner tells you how to participate....
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Day Monday, the Twentynine Palms Bible Baptist Church will be holding their 10th annual Prayer Bowel and Unity March. The march begins at 8 a.m. in the parking lot at Little Church of the Desert, goes North on Adobe Road and will conclude at the Palms Baptist Church with program of songs, dance and speakers. Dr. King, whose birthday is honored on the third Monday in January, was instrumental in the civil rights movement and the battle against racial discrimination. King's message of human rights includes his famous speech delivered from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.

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CALL FOR ARTISTS FOR TWENTYNINE PALMS CITY HALL DISPLAYS
The Public Arts Advisory Committee of the City of Twentynine Palms is putting out a "Call for Artists" to show their work in the Art in Public Places exhibits at City Hall. At its March 3 meeting, committee members will and select artists for the 2010-2011 Season, beginning with the May-June 2010 exhibit. Interested artists are asked to submit their contact information, a brief biography or artist’s statement, and 10 images of their work accompanied by a description list, either in digital format via email or on a CD mailed to Art in Public Places, City Hall, 6136 Adobe Road, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277. Art must be suitable for viewing by the general public, and artists may offer their work for sale. A portion of the proceeds from artwork sales will support the Art in Public Places program. Deadline for applications is Feb. 25, 2010. Application information is available at City Hall or on the Art in Public Places page of the City’s web site.

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JOSHUA TREE KIDS CLUB PAJAMA PARTY TONIGHT
The Joshua Tree Kid’s Club is having a Pajama Party, this evening. Come in your PJ’s and have a great time. General admission is $4.00, Kid’s Club member $2.00, and parents are free. There will be a live DJ, snacks and prizes. Being held in the Community Center on Sunburst, the Pajama Party runs from 7 to 9.

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ANDROMEDA SOCIETY MEETS TONIGHT
The Andromeda Society meets tonight at 7 in the Yucca Valley Community Center. Alex McConahay, an active amateur astronomer and former principal of Banning High School will present a program on the rise of amateur astronomy. There will be a free door prizes before the meeting. For more informaiton call 760-228-1977.

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NEW COLLEGE TRAFFIC LIGHT WILL BLOCK DIRT ROAD
The Copper Mountain College Board met in regular session yesterday. Reporter Tami Roleff says the board heard details of a new traffic light on the highway...
Progress is being made toward the installation of a traffic signal at Rotary Way and Twentynine Palms Highway in Joshua Tree. Opposite Rotary Way on the south side of the highway is Copper Mesa Road, a dirt road. After determining that there are no land parcels in the area that would be denied access to the highway if Copper Mesa Road was blocked at the highway, the Copper Mountain College Board of Trustees approved a change order that would change the traffic signal from a 4-way light to a 3-way light. The entrance to Copper Mesa Road from the highway will be blocked with a curb, and CalTrans will be approached about putting in a more substantial barrier to block the road. Residents in the area will have to use either Old Copper Mountain Road or El Rey Avenue to gain access to Copper Mesa Road.

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BLOOD DONOR WINS NEW PRIUS
Blood Donors respond to low blood donations during winter months and 1 lucky donor won a new Prius. During the winter months when blood donations are typically low, donors came out to give the gift of life – with an added bonus. The Drive Green with LifeStream promotion made one lucky LifeStream blood donor the owner of a new, fuel-efficient Toyota Prius. Over 27,000 donors gave blood during the promotion which ran October 3 through December 1 – many not knowing LifeStream was offering this promotion. That’s exactly what happened when Loma Linda University nursing student Melina Nava of Rancho Cucamonga was notified that she won the Toyota Prius. "I give blood because I want to help, that’s all," said Nava. She said, "As a nursing student, I understand how critical it is to give blood and I like to help out any way I can." LifeStream would like to extend a big thank you to everyone who donated and encourages people to give the gift of life by donating blood. For additional information, contact LifeStream at 760.777-8844 or visit www.LStream.org.

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SQUARE DANCING IN YUCCA VALLEY TOMORROW
The Star Twirlers Square Dance Club is hosting a plus level square dance at the Yucca Valley Elks Lodge, at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dale Hoppers will be doing the calling. For further information; contact Dennis at 760-366-8626 or Beryl at 760-365-6897.

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HOMESTEAD VALLEY GROUP RESCHEDULE MEETING TO TUESDAY
Because Monday January 18th is Martin Luther King Day, the regular monthly Homestead Valley Community Council meeting has been rescheduled for Tuesday, January 19th at 3:00 p.m. in Flamingo Heights Community Association. Public is invited.

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SWISS STEAK AT THE JOSHUA TREE VFW TONIGHT, NO BREAKFAST SUNDAY
The Joshua Tree VFW is offering a Swiss Steak dinner tonight at their post on Veterans Way in Downtown Joshua Tree. Cost is just $6.00. The will be no Sunday breakfast this week.

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TWENTYNINE PALMS LOOKING FOR HALL OF FAME NOMINATIONS
Twentynine Palms High School is looking for nomination for their Hall of Fame. Reporter Dan Stork tells you how to make a nomination...
Nominations are now being accepted for the Twentynine Palms High School Hall of Fame. To qualify for induction, the candidate must: Be a graduate of Twentynine Palms High School; be a role model for students; have graduated at least 5 years ago, except in very unusual and extenuating circumstances; and be willing to be present for the induction, unless the award is posthumous. Anyone may submit a nomination. Nomination forms are available in the Administration Office of Twentynine Palms High School between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. weekdays. You can also get a form by e-mailing a request to jessica_hanson@morongo.k12.ca.us. All nominations are due at the school by January 29.

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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS ACTION
In local high school sports today, the Twentynine Palms High School Wildcat boys and girls basket ball teams are in action versus the Desert Hot Springs Golden Eagles at Wildcat gym in Twentynine Palms. Lady Cat’s tip off at 6, the boys at 7:30. The Joshua Springs Lighting boy’s basketball team travels away to Apple Valley versus the Academy for Academic Excellence Knights, that game starts at 7:30. Tomorrow the Twentynine Palms High School Wildcat boys’ basketball team travels to Los Angeles versus Renaissance Academy Charter High School. Times and directions can by found on the web at 29wildcats.com.

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