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Listen To Your News		Saturday, February 6, 2010		News Archive

ARREST IN MORONGO VALLEY FOR SELLING METH
A routine pedestrian check lead to the arrest of a Morongo Valley man for suspicion of selling methamphetamine. Sheriffs’ officials said Thursday night around 10, Deputy Michael Abel, making a routine pedestrian check at Senlis and Jumpier Avenue in Morongo Valley, stopped Shawn Lucero, 28, after he displayed signs of being under the influence of a controlled substance. During the stop, Lucero dropped a glass pipe on the ground, prompting Able to conduct a search. Able found a large amount of small plastic bags in Lucero’s Ipod case. Searching further, Abel found a small metal box full of power that tested positive for Methamphetamine. Shawn Lucero was arrested for suspicion of selling Methamphetamine, booked into the West Valley Detention Center and placed on a no bail parole hold.

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SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT ON DUI SATURATION PATROL THIS WEEKEND
This reminder today, the Sheriff’s Department will be watching drivers very closely with extra deputies over this SuperBowl weekend. Sheriff Rod Hoops said DUI saturation patrols will be out in force targeting drunk drivers. If you are hosting a Super Bowl party remember you can be held liable if someone you served ends up in a DUI related crash; so have your guests designate sober drivers in advance. If you don’t have a designated driver, ask a friend for a ride home, call a cab or have family member to come and get you.

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SURVIVAL OF THE JOSHUA TREE
Will the majestic Joshua Tree be around in 100 years? Park Ranger Pat Pilcher joins us with this on an upcoming seminar about the Survival of the Joshua Tree...
The Joshua tree is a Mojave Desert icon, yet there are many questions about their long-term survival in response to climate change. Ecologist Todd Esque will explore the life history and ecology of Joshua trees during an upcoming three-day seminar. The program will begin with an evening lecture on previous research in the park and Joshua tree basics. The next two days are devoted to studying Joshua trees in the field. Be prepared to hike up to six miles each day. Sponsored by the Desert Institute at Joshua Tree National Park, this field seminar meets at the Black Rock Visitor Center, in Yucca Valley on Friday, February 19, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m., Saturday, February 20, 8 am – 5 p.m., and Sunday, February 21, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is $60. For information, call the institute at (760) 367-5535.

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EAGLES SERVING UP PRIME RIB TONIGHT
The Fraternal Order of Eagles in Twentynine Palms is having a Prime Rib Dinner this evening from 4 to 6. On the menu; Prime Rib, baked potato, green beans, salad, dinner rolls and butter, with cheesecake for dessert. Donations for the dinner $12.50 per person. Stop on by, enjoy some great food and help out the Eagles’ fund-raiser, with proceeds that go toward various charities like Alzheimer’s research, Max Bear Heart Fund, and many more.

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BREAKFAST WITH THE JOSHUA TREE VFW SUNDAY
Join the Joshua Tree Veterans of Foreign War at their post on Veterans Way in Downtown Joshua Tree, for a special Chicken Fried Steak Breakfast, Sunday Morning from 8 to 11. Along with the Chicken Fried Steak, you get eggs, potatoes, toast or biscuit, or choose from the open menu. Serviced up by Cindy, Tye and the VFW Crew, cost is just $6.00.

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SQUARE DANCE TONIGHT AT THE YUCCA VALLEY ELKS LODGE
Square up and doh-cee-doh as the Star Twirlers Square Dance Club is hosts a plus level square dance at the Yucca Valley Elks Lodge, 55946 Yucca Trail, starting at 7:30 tonight. Brent Lively will be doing the calling. Bob Paull will be cueing rounds. For further information; contact Dennis at 760-366-8626 or Beryl at 760-365-6897.

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