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Listen To Your News		Thursday, February 3 , 2011		News Archive

29 PALMS MAN ATTACKS DEPUTY DURING JAIL CHECK PROCEDURE
A Twentynine Palms man is facing charges of Assault on a Peace officer after he punched a Sheriff’s Deputy during a routine jail check procedure. Sergeant Steve Wilson said deputies were called to the 6600 block of Bermuda after a report that Johnny Montoya, 35, had injected himself with pet insulin and was out of control, hitting his girlfriend in the head causing injuries. the report said Montoya had been shot in the head more than three weeks ago and the behavior was related. Investigating deputies took Montoya to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center for a medical check before psychological evaluation. While at the Arrowhead Emergency room. he asked to use the bathroom. when his handcuffs were removed he tried to escape, pulling away and punching the attending Deputy in the mouth. Johnny Montoya was subdued, treated with three stitches to his right eye, and placed for observation. When he is released he will be booked for investigation of assault on a peace officer.

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AN INVITATION FROM THE MOTHER OF MISS YUCCA VALLEY
The annual Miss Yucca Valley scholarship contest hosted by the Yucca Valley Noon Rotary Club is this Saturday at 6 p.m. at the Joshua Springs Thunderdome. The mother of the reigning Miss Yucca Valley, Janice Parke, has this special message for other parents. Here is Dianne Parke. Hello, I’m Dianne Parke, the mother of miss yucca valley 2010 Janice Parke. I’ve been attending the pageant since 2003 but didn’t know all of the positive experiences my daughter would go through during her year as Miss Yucca Valley. I would like to invite parents of young girls to attend the Miss Yucca Valley pageant for 2011 on February 5 th starting at 6:00PM in the Joshua Springs Thunder Dome. If you have a daughter who is a Sophomore, there’s no cost to attend in hopes that she will consider participating next year. This is a truly rewarding experience and I hope that parents will take advantage of this opportunity.

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OUT OF THIS WORLD EVENT PLANNED APRIL 30TH AT CADIZ RANCH
Sky’s The Limit, the non-profit organization building an observatory and Nature Center next to the 29 Palms entrance to Joshua tree National Park, urges you to save April 30 for an evening of food, fun, music, farming, space travel, and stargazing ­“ an OUT OF THIS WORLD EVENT at Cadiz Ranch. Starting at 4:30 p.m., tours of the Organic Farm Operations of Cadiz Ranch will be followed by a chuckwagon BBQ with live music. Jet Propulsion Laboratory will have the Mars Rover mock-up on display for a presentation, and astronomers with telescopes will be on hand to explore the brilliant night sky. The cost is $25 per person. Only 150 tickets will be sold, available exclusively through the Twentynine Palms Park and Recreation Office starting April 1. Cadiz Ranch is 50 Miles out Amboy Road, about one hour’s drive from Twentynine Palms. Guests are Encouraged to carpool, there will be no pets or alcohol at the event. Proceeds will benefit the programs of Sky’s The Limit. For additional information, email contact@skysthelimit29.org, or leave a voice message at 760-367-7222.

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COUNTY PROPERTY TAX EXTENSION DEADLINE COMING UP
The County is reminding property owners that the deadline to file a tax extension is approaching. Reporter Dan Stork has the details. San Bernardino County Assessor Dennis Draeger has reminded taxpayers that Tuesday, February 15 is the deadline for requesting the full benefit of property tax exemptions. The Homeowner’s Exemption will reduce the annual tax bill by about $70. You only have to apply for this once. It stays in effect until the property changes title. Veterans who are totally disabled, blind in both eyes, or have lost the use of more than one limb as a result of injury or disease during military service, may apply for a Disabled Veteran's Exemption. It is also available to unmarried surviving spouses of such a veteran. Real and personal property used exclusively by a church, college, cemetery, museum, school, or library may qualify for an exemption from property taxation. Properties owned and used exclusively by a nonprofit religious, charitable, scientific, or hospital corporations may also be eligible. Assessor Drager advises taxpayers to visit www.sbassessor.org to view a list of Frequently Asked Questions on exemptions, as well as links to all appropriate forms. You can also call (877) 855-7654 toll-free to speak with a property tax exemption specialist.

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YOUTH ART SHOW RECEPTION SUNDAY AT THE 29 PALMS ART GALLERY
Come celebrate “Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Art” at the 29 Palms Art Gallery this Sunday, from noon to 3pm. The annual Student Show will feature art work from Jr. High and High School students throughout the Morongo Basin. Works will be judged in three categories- drawing, painting and other. The Ada Bigler Scholarship award will be given to the senior student who shows the most potential as an artist. The show is sponsored by the 29 Palms Artist’s Guild, The Morongo Basin Cultural Arts Association and the California Art Education Association.

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YOUNG MUSICIANS SOUGHT FOR ROTARY MUSIC COMPETITION
The Rotary Club of Yucca Valley and the Rotary Club of Yucca Valley Sunset have joined forces for the 2011 Musical Competition being held on Monday, February 28, 2011 at 6:30P.M. at Grace Community Church located at 6300 Ruth Avenue, Yucca Valley, California. Contestants must be school students or home study students at high school level within Rotary District 5330. Contestants may enter in one of three categories: vocal, instrumental or piano. Contestants may perform one or more pieces in the competition. Pianists and instrumentalists must play at least one piece of classical music. Singers must perform songs from musical theatre or classical music. Cash prizes will be awarded; $200.00 for first place, $100.00 for second place and $50.00 for third place. The top three contestants will advance to the Semifinals and/or Finals competitions for a chance to win an additional $1,000.00 for first place, $500.00 for second place and $250.00 for third place. Potential contestants are encouraged to contact Ignazio Ficara at 760-365-7000 for more details and to register in advance.

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JOSHUA BASIN WATER DISTRICT SENDS LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE TO THE COUNTY FOR APPROVAL
The Joshua Basin Water District board sent a Landscaping Ordinance off to the county during their regular meeting last night. Reporter Mike Lipsitz was there and files this report...
At last night’s regular board meeting of the Joshua Basin Water District directors authorized staff to petition the County to amend a proposed landscape ordinance taking into account the unique and drier high desert areas of the County. In other business, Board President Mickey Luckman appointed directors Bill Long and Mike Reynolds to an ad hoc committee to look at developing a position on extending the Mojave Water Agency Morongo Pipeline agreement capacity provisions beyond 2022. Also last night, directors tabled a vote on authorization of a rate and fee study until the February 16th board meeting. Last completed in 2007, such periodic studies help the District to more accurately determine and meet future financial needs. State law requires such a study before approval of any rate changes. And in wrapping up last night’s meeting, General Manager Joe Guzzetta reviewed the District’s Project Priority List. Following those actions and approval of routine items on the Consent Agenda the board adjourned to closed session to meet with legal counsel. For Z107.7 News, this is assignment reporter Mike Lipsitz.

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CACTUS SEWABLES QUILT GUILD MEETS MONDAY
The Cactus Sewables Quilt Guild will hold their February 2011 meeting Monday, February 7 at the Yucca Valley Community Center. The doors open at 12:30 and the meeting commences at 1:00 PM. The guest speaker will be Laura Kong West and her program is titled "Confessions of a Quilt Diva". If you are interested in quilting, fiber arts and meeting new and interesting friends please come. For further information please contact Dawn Tonioli at 760 364 4587.

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AN UNVALENTINES DAY SATURDAY AT THE YUCCA VALLEY LIBRARY
All Teens and Tweens are invited to Yucca Valley Library to celebrate UnValentine’s Day. This Saturday, February 5, @ 1:00 p.m. youth will be invited to make a broken heart bracelet, write the worst Valentine poetry, or create a duct tape wallet. Deface Valentine’s and eat UnValentine cupcakes. Please come and join us for a fun afternoon. For more information, please call the library at 760-228-5455.

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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
In local high school sports today, the Yucca Valley High School Trojan girls’ basketball team is down the hill versus the Palms Springs High School Indians with tip off at 6:30...

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