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Listen To Your News		Saturday, March 12, 2011		News Archive

EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS
Given the major earthquake in Japan Friday, everyone living in the Morongo Basin should take a second and think about preparing for the next earthquake in our area. Before it happens is the optimal time to take steps to learn what you can do to lesson the chances of injury or death in the event of an earthquake. First, during the temblor; if you are indoors, duck or drop down to the floor and hold on. Stay clear of windows, or any thing that could fall causing injury. If you are in a crowded area, take cover where you are, if outside get into the open, away from buildings and power lines. While driving, stop if it is safe, stay inside your car. Stay away from bridges, overpasses and tunnels. After an earthquake check for injuries. Look for and extinguish small fires and gas leaks. If your home has experienced damage, get out. Listen to a portable, battery-operated radio for updated emergency information and instructions, this may be your main source of information. And lastly, expect aftershocks. Each time you feel one, drop, cover, and hold on! Be safe, and be prepared for next "big one".

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DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME STARTS TOMORROW
Daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday morning so remember to set clocks ahead one hour before going to bed tonight. To further maximize energy savings, starting in 2007, Congress changed the start and finish of daylight saving time to the second Sunday in March through the first Sunday in November. And with the time change, firefighters and safety professionals are reminding everyone to change smoke alarm batteries throughout their homes. Authorities say that along with the March ritual of making homes safer from fire it's also a great tome to review disaster preparedness plans and restock disaster kits.

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ECOLOGY OF JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK
The Desert Institute at Joshua Tree National Park is offering a unique two-day field class about the ecology of Joshua Tree National Park. With more here is Park Ranger Pat Pilcher...
Join Allan Schoenherr, Ph.D. and author of A Natural History of California, in a two-day field class to learn about the desert environment and the unique plants and animals that define Joshua Tree National Park. Schoenherr will present an overview of the North American deserts and then focus on desert ecology of the park. The class will visit multiple field sites in the park's two deserts - the Mojave and Colorado to learn the distinctive qualities of these ecosystems. Sponsored by the Desert Institute at Joshua Tree National Park, this field seminar meets at the Oasis Visitor Center in Twentynine Palms on Saturday, March 19, 8am-5pm and Sunday, March 20, 7:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. For additional information call 760-367-5535.

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COUNTY CHURCH SERVICES TONIGHT
County, bluegrass and old time Gospel Music will be offered up this evening at 7, at the Desert Congregational Church's Second Saturday Night Church service. County, bluegrass and gospel musicians are welcome to attend and play. The Church is located at 5688 Sunrise Road in Twentynine Palms.

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SCHOOL TARDIES
Being late to school presents multiple problems, not only for staff and teachers, but fellow students as well. With more on the impacts of being tardy, here is ROP Broadcasting Student Jacob Rohn...
All it takes is nine tardies to get a citation in Twentynine Palms High School. Tardies are being late to a class and can become a big deal if you have enough. Eight would be a suspension, seven would be Saturday school, and 6 would be after school. So if you think you're too cool for school, I have a news flash. You're not.

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TWENTYNINE PALMS HIGH SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELD IN ACTION
The Twentynine Palms High School Wildcat Track and Field teams traveled to Indio to compete in a trial meet against Shadow Hills and Beaumont High Schools. Led by returning 3200-meter League champion, Sara Roberts, the Varsity girls edged out the Knights for 2nd place with a score of 36-29. The boys varsity was paced by Diante Aiken who earned first place finishes in both hurdle races. The boys took 2nd place from the Knights with a score of 41-36. Beaumont Cougars showed up with over 85 competitors and swept all four divisions. Next Thursday, the Wildcats will travel to Thermal to face Desert Mirage for their first league meet of the season.

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