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Listen To Your News		Saturday, January 16, 2010		News Archive

LAST MINUTE WARNING SAVES SHERIFFS DEPUTY
A shout at the last second saved a Sheriffs Deputy from being run over by a woman suspected of driving under the influence. California Highway Patrol Officer Eric Brewer said Friday morning at 2:12 CHP Officers Josh Cavolt and Randy O’Brien were parked along side the right shoulder of State Route 62 near Sunfair Road assisting Sheriff’s Deputy Adam Griswold. Griswold was standing on the right shoulder when O’Brien looked to the rear and saw a vehicle heading towards them at traveling about 65 miles per hour on the right shoulder, bearing down on them directly in the path of the CHP patrol car and the Deputy. At the last minute, Officer O’Brien yelled a warning to Griswold, who to jump up on the hood of the CHP patrol car avoiding the oncoming car. Officers Cavolt and O’Brien along with and Deputy Griswold pursued the vehicle and were able to stop it a short time later. Following an investigation, Melissa Speer, 32 of Joshua Tree was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Speer was also charged with possession of a controlled substance and child endangerment, having her eleven-year-old son along as a passenger at the time. Melissa Speer was booked in the West Valley Detention Center and held on $25,000 bail.

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NO INTERIM TOWN MANAGER... YET
A special closed session of the Yucca Valley Town Council Thursday, ended without appointing an interim Town Manager, in the wake of current Town Manager Andy Takata’s resignation. Takata announced he is leaving February 14th to begin serving as City Manager of Banning. Takata began with the Town of Yucca Valley May 1, 2004. He is the longest tenured Town Manager since Yucca Valley incorporated in 1991Yucca Valley. Mayor Chad Mayes said more discussions on Takata’s contract, appointing an interim manager and selection of a new Town Manager will be taken up at Tuesday’s Town Council meeting.

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HIKE TO BARKER DAM
The balmy winter days make hiking in Joshua Tree National Park both pleasant and rewarding. Park Ranger Pat Pilcher joins us with more...
This year, the winter season at Joshua Tree National Park offers visitors an opportunity to see a piece of local history while enjoying the desert landscape. The one-mile, loop trail to Barker dam, is a pleasant hike located in the park’s Wonderland of Rocks. The dam, a concrete structure built over a hundred years ago, was a critical reservoir for early cattlemen who depended on the stored water for their livestock. Since the park recorded only one inch of rainfall last year, the dam site is now dry but, if this winter brings significant rainfall, visitors to the dam have an excellent opportunity to see Bighorn sheep, desert tortoise and migratory birds looking for a drink. As you venture along the trail, watch for the large and fragrant Juniper, Pinyon Pine and Joshua trees scattered through the area. For additional information, call park headquarters at 760 367-5500.

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HAITI EARTHQUAKE RELIEF
Morongo Basin residents who want to help the Haitian relief effort can donate to the Red Cross there is a direct link to the Red Cross on our website at KCDZFM.com. We will also take cash or checks made out to the Red Cross here at the Z107.7 studios in Joshua Tree during regular business hours. To make an instant $10 donation to the Red Cross text the word Haiti to 90999 on your cell phone.

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BINGO BENEFIT FOR JOSHUA TREE LIBRARY
Come join your Friends for a fun night of bingo and conversation while supporting our library. The Friends of the Joshua Tree Library are holding their annual benefit bingo night at the Sportsman's Club in Joshua Sunday. This fundraising event directs all proceeds to the Joshua Tree Library’s reading programs. Bingo is a weekly event at the Sportsman's Club, with early birds starting at 5:30, and regular games at 6:15. The Sportsman's Club is located on North of Highway 62 on Sunburst Joshua Tree. For more information, please see their website at jtsportsmanclub.com.

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BECOME A HOSPICE VOLUNTEER
No pay, buts lots of benefits and great hours. Become a Visiting Nurse Association Hospice Volunteer and provide compassionate support to those in their last stages of life. Volunteers help patients and their families by providing respite to caregivers, reading to patients and most of all, being a friend. Volunteers make their own schedule and serve in their local communities. Hospice Volunteer Training is free and begins February 23rd. Call Penny to learn how you can become part of our caring team. 760-365-4271.

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COPPER MOUNTAIN COLLEGE ADDS 2 NEW FACULTY MEMBERS
Copper Mountain College is adding full-time faculty members. Reporter Tami Roleff has the line up...
Two new full-time faculty members will join Copper Mountain College beginning Spring semester. Clayton Steenberg will teach Administration of Justice and Dr. Robert Comptom will teach mathematics. Steenberg has 19 years of teaching experience from Kaplan University, Mohave Community College, and Arkansas State University, among others. He also has 18 years of experience as a police officer and has received the Police Officer of the Year Award and Most Inspirational Teacher. Dr Compton has taught at Clark College as well as the University of Portland. His most recent position was as a researcher for the Institute of Defense Analysis in San Diego.

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SQUARE DANCE TONIGHT
Square up and doh-cee-doh as the Star Twirlers Square Dance Club hosts a plus level square dance at the Yucca Valley Elks Lodge, tonight at 7:30. 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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