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Listen To Your News		Saturday, February 13, 2010		News Archive

HOMES EVACUATED IN PARADISE VALLEY AFTER HAZ MAT SCARE
Some tense monuments in Paradise Valley Friday night after residents and sheriff’s deputies were exposed to an unknown substance. Officials said around 7 Friday evening, Sheriffs’ Deputy Marylee Brown respond to a medical aid call on Indio Avenue. After speaking to a woman who complained of burning eyes and skin, Brown learned that the victim lived in the 6300 Block of Richard Drive, and determined the source of the irritation, described as smoke, came from an area just north of the woman’s home, possibly from an abandoned apartment building. After evacuating several nearby houses, and treating 8 people, including 2 deputies, firefighters assisted by a Haz Mat team from the Marine Base Fire Department, made an initial survey and found no signs of tear gas, pepper spray, or other contaminants. A second evaluation was done, and by 11 p.m. Fire Chief Kat Oplinger said what ever caused the contamination had dissipated, and the scene was declared safe. Those evacuated were allowed to go home.

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OFFICER HIT BY FLEEING CAR, SHOOTS AT DRIVER
More details in a CHP Officer involved shooting Friday morning. CHP Spokesman Rob McCloud said about 4:30 a.m. two officer California Highway Patrol spied a Jeep matching the description of a suspected stolen vehicle. The suspect, identified as Rody Bond, 29, of Brawley came to a stop in the driveway of a house in the 56000 block of Sunnyslope Drive. The Jeep turned toward the patrol car and sped up hitting the patrol car and officer. Both officers fired their weapons at Bond. The jeep then crashed into a Joshua Tree. Bond attempted to flee on foot, but was apprehended by both officers after a brief foot pursuit. Bond was taken into custody and transported to the Hi-Desert Medical Center for treatment of minor injuries then being booked into Morongo Basin Jail, and held on an no bail parole hold. The injured officer was transported to Desert Regional Medical Center, treated for minor injuries, and released. He is expected to make a full recovery. The San Bernardino County Sheriff, is conducting the criminal investigation.

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ROCKS AND MINERALS OF JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK
A three day seminar, lecture and field classes that will outline the unique geology of Joshua Tree National Park is coming up next week. Park Ranger Pat Pilcher has the details...
Joshua Tree National Park and the Desert Institute will offer a three-day seminar on how tectonic plates and magma formed the building blocks of our geologic history. Professor Bruce Bridenbecker will explain the critical principles that shaped the rocks and minerals of this area into the granite and gneiss formations seen throughout the park. During this combined three-day lecture and field class, participants will spend the first evening learning to identify rock types based on physical properties such as hardness, and crystal form. The class will then apply their knowledge by exploring numerous examples of the rock formations in the field. The seminar meets at Cooper Mountain College in Joshua Tree, on Friday, February 26, from 6 to 8 pm, Saturday, February 27, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, February 28, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information, call 760-367-5535.

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CAREGIVER TRAINING AND SUPPORT AT HOSPICE
A training and support group for caregivers of aging parents and spouses will meet 10:00 a.m. to noon every 1st and 3rd Tuesday at the Hospice of Morongo Basin office at 61675 Twentynine Palms Highway. Kay Star, Hospice Volunteer Coordinator, facilitates the group. For more information, please call Kay at Hospice (760) 366-1308.

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STAR PARTY TONIGHT
Come see Mars tonight. The Andromeda Society will host a star party and show tonight at the Joshua Tree Lake and Campground located at 2601 Sunfair. Video astronomers, all members of the Andromeda Society, will conduct the show. The party starts at 5:45. Mars rises as the sun sets and is in a very good position for observation.

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SUNDAY BREAKFAST WITH THE VFW
Stop on by the Joshua Tree VFW on Veterans way in Downtown Joshua Tree, for a speical pork chop breakfast, Sunday Morning from 8 to 11. Or choose from the open menu, cooked up and served by Roger, Ellie and the VFW crew. Enjoy.

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