WOMAN RESCUED AFTER FALL IN JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK
A
woman was injured while hiking in a remote part of Joshua
Tree National Park earlier this week. National Park
Spokesman Joe Zarki said Wednesday afternoon around 2:30,
Sara Dolsey, 28, of Encinitis, and a friend were hiking in
the Willow Hole region of the park, a remote area south of
Indian Cove. While scrambling along some rocks Dolsey
slipped and fell 3 to 4 feet hitting her head. Her companion
hiked out seeking help, and came across other visitors who
called park officials. County Fire, rangers and members of
Joshua Tree Search and Rescue responded, and found Dolsey
about 3 ½ miles from the nearest park road. A helicopter was
called in and airlifted Sara Dolsey to a parking area, where
she was taken by ambulance to Hi Desert Medical Center for
Treatment.
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NOW IS THE TIME TO PREPARE FOR WILDFIRE SEASON
It’s
hard to fathom; today’s brilliant wildflower blooms, given
time, will turn into tomorrow’s wildfire fuel. Along with
this natural cycle come the need to clear around homes and
property, spearing you the tragedies witnessed during the
2006 Sawtooth Fires. Officials with the California
Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, or CALFIRE,
stress that clearing 100 feet of defensible space around
homes and outbuilding, can mean the difference between a
place to live and a pile of ashes. CALFIRE Unit Chief Tom
O’keefe offers these tips in protecting your home and
property: Remove all flammable vegetation 30 feet from
structures, in the next 70 feet, create a reduced fuel zone
by spacing trees and plants away from each other. Clear
leaves and debris from rooftops, keep branches 10 feet or
more from chimneys and clean up old piles of wood and other
refuse near buildings. For more information on creating a
defensible space, visit on the web at fire.ca.gov.
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TOWN MANAGER CALLS TAKE OVER OF WATER DISTRICT
CRAZY
Yucca
Valley Town Manager Andy Takata called rumors that the Town
is planning to take over Hi Desert Water District bunk. News
Director Gary Daigneault has more on Takata’s remarks from
Wednesday’s Hi Desert Water District Meeting ------
Yucca Valley’s Town Manager Andy Takata headlined the Hi
Desert Water District board meeting Wednesday night,
speaking chiefly regarding "Charges about the town going to
take over the Water District". Since Yucca Valley’s decision
to conduct a sphere of influence study that would include
the Yucca Mesa area, rumors have been rampant that the Town
is going to annex the Mesa, gain the water rights and take
over the Water District. If ever Yucca Valley would annex
the District, Takata said, "I think it would be a mutual
thing, as opposed to a hostile take over as some people are
trying to make it". Takata went on to say "For us to go
ahead and try to annex it into the town, it’s crazy".
Closing out his remarks, Takata noted there have never been
any official discussions to take over the district with the
Town Council, and no one has brought it up officially.
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CRIMES OF THE HEART SET TO PLAY IN JOSHUA TREE
Meg
MaGrath just left one, Lenny MaGrath never had one, and Babe
MaGrath just shot one. Needless to say, the MaGrath sisters
have a way with men. "Crimes of the Heart" the Hi-Desert
Cultural Center’s latest production runs April 3rd
through 10 at the Blak Box Theater in Joshua Tree.
Playwright Beth Henley won a Pulitzer Prize for her
irreverent, warm-hearted portrayal of the three very
different MaGrath sisters struggling to make sense of their
lives. Show times are Fridays at 8, Saturday’s at 7, and
Sunday afternoon at 2. To order tickets call the box office
at 366-3777 for visit on line at Hi Desert Cultural Center
dot com.
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BOWL-A-THON TONIGHT
The 8th
annual Bowl-a-thon, to support Copper Mountain College’s
Academic Senate’s student scholarships program, is being
held this evening from 6 to 9 at the Bowladium in Twentynine
Palms. Along with an evening of bowling, there will be a
raffle, silent auction and much more.
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COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS MEETING NEXT WEEK
Compassionate Friends, a support group for those who have
lost a child, will hold their monthly meeting next week.
Reporter Tami Roleff has the when and where ------
The Morongo Basin Chapter of the Compassionate Friends will
hold its monthly meeting 4:30 Wednesday, at the office of
Hospice of Morongo Basin, 61675 29 Palms Highway in Joshua
Tree. Compassionate Friends is a national support
organization for parents who have experienced the death of a
child. For more information, call Kristin Martin at 258-4803
or Hospice of Morongo Basin at 366-1308.
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WONDER VALLEY HIKING CLUB SALE
The
wonder valley hiking club’s annual blowout sale happens this
weekend, 9 till dusk Saturday, and 7 to 2 on Sunday. Being
held at 6266 Godwin Road between Highway 62 and Amboy Road,
organizers say there will be a little bit of everything,
from toys to dishes, linens to knickknacks. All proceeds go
to support the Wonder Valley Fire Department. Donations
gladly accepted.
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BAKE AND RUMMAGE SALE IN JOSHUA TREE
Find a
treasure or treat at the Faith Lutheran Church’s Rummage and
Bake sale, Saturday from 8 AM to 2 PM. Just off the highway
at 6336 Hallee road in Joshua Tree.
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BREAKFAST WITH COPPER MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY
ASSOCIATION
The
Copper Mountain Mesa Community Association will be hosting
their First Saturday of the Month breakfast, tomorrow
morning from 8 to 11 at the community hall on Winter’s Road.
A full menu’s on tap with coffee, juice, eggs to order,
pancakes, bacon and more all for just $4.50, children under
10, $2.00.
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VFW DOUBLE TREAT
Join
the Joshua Tree VFW for a weekend double treat, with a Fish
Fry, onion rings fries, and cole slaw for $6.00 tonight, and
a Chicken Fired Steak Special breakfast 8 to 11 Sunday.
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ROTARY GOLF TOURNAMENT TEE’S OFF
Golfers… time to get your clubs out of storage; the
Twentynine Palms Rotary Club’s annual Golf Tournament tees
off next week. Reporter Tami Roleff joins us again, with
more ------
If you’re a duffer, the Twentynine Palms Rotary Club’s Golf
Tournament is for you. The Rotary Club is holding a 4-person
scramble, no-handicap golf tournament Saturday, April 18 at
the Road Runner Dunes Golf Course in Twentynine Palms. Entry
fee is $200 per team, and Mulligans are available for
purchase. The entry fee includes a continental breakfast and
lunch. Cash prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd,
and 3rd-place teams, as well as for closest to
the Pin, and putting champion. There will also be a 50/50
drawing and raffle prizes. Proceeds will go toward
scholarships for local high school students. Entry forms are
available from any Twentynine Palms Rotarian, or call Dee
Richhart at 367-7542.
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TWENTYNINE PALMS WILDCAT SWIMMERS AND BASEBALL WITH BIG WINS
The
Twentynine Palms High School Wildcat Swim team posted
victories over the Desert Mirage Rams Wednesday. The Lady
Cats routed the Rams 118 to 35, the boys bested Desert
Mirage 68 to 62. The Wildcat swimmers hit the pool again
Saturday, competing in the Yucca Valley Invitational. And
the Varsity Wildcat Baseball team defeated the Desert Hot
Springs Golden Eagles 13 to 6 Wednesday. Coach Mike Fontana
said the Cats put the pressure on early and held the Golden
Eagles before taking control of the game in the later
innings. The team scored 7 runs in the first inning, but the
Golden Eagles came back narrowing the lead 7 to 5 by the 6th
inning. The Cats answered with a rally as they put up 6 runs
and carried the game to victory. Justin Dyer started the
game and pitched a solid 4 innings for the win, allowing 6
hits and only 2 earned runs. The Cats showed patients taking
8 walks, and kept the Golden Eagles off balance with 8
stolen bases. The win brings the Cats record to 6 and 8 on
the season.
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