29 PALMS MARINE KILLED SUPPORTING COMBAT
OPERATIONS IN IRAQ
The Department of Defense announced Friday the death of a 29
Palms based Marine who was supporting Operation Iraqi
Freedom. Sgt. James R. McIlvaine, 26, of Olney, Md., died
April 30 while supporting combat operations in Al Anbar
province, Iraq: Sgt. McIlvaine was assigned to 1st
Battalion, 7th
Marines, aboard the Twentynine Palms Marine Base.
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NO H1N1 FLU AT TWENTYNINE PALMS ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL, SCHOOLS WILL BE OPEN TODAY
All schools in the Morongo Unified School District are open
today. Some good news yesterday as the tests for a student
at 29 Palms Elementary school, suspected as having the H1N1
flu, the so-called “swine flu” came back from the CDC as
negative. At 2:00 Sunday afternoon, Morongo Unified School
District Assistant Superintendent, Doug Weller, told
Z107.7: “There are no new confirmed cases of swine flu
in our area. The County Department of Public Health did NOT
issue an order of ‘student dismissal’ for 29 Palms
Elementary School. 29 Palms Elementary will be open along
with all our other schools,” The announcement was in
response to questions about a 29 Palm elementary school
student’s symptoms which took him to the Marine Base
hospital Thursday evening. The student had gone to Mexico
the week before and was displaying symptoms of the flu. Test
results from CDC in Atlanta, showing no H1N1, took several
days to process. As of this morning, County health officials
said there are five new probable cases of swine flu - now
being called H1N1 flu virus - in San Bernardino County. The
only three confirmed cases are Marines on the Twentynine
Palms base.
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TWO MORE CONFIRMED H1N1 CASES ABOARD THE
BASE
As of Monday morning there are 2 new (for a total of 3)
confirmed cases of H1N1 flu aboard the 29 Palms marine Base.
Base spokesperson Jennie Haskamp said These Marines, and
Marines who have been exposed and yet are non symptomatic,
are in isolation and will remain so for the CDCs mandated 7
day period. she says none of the men are hospitalized,
instead, they're confined to their living quarters. All of
them are doing well and, despite being confirmed they feel
well and are showing signs of improvement. Haskamp said the
base is strictly following CDC guidelines for prevention,
detection and treatment of the H1N1 virus. she said “they
continue to monitor the situation and to emphasize basic
community mitigation steps as outlined by public health
officials” “Our priority is and will remain the health and
safety of our Marines, Sailors, civilian employees and their
families, Haskamp said.
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THE FBI WARNS ABOUT WORK-AT-HOME SCAMS
You probably get the e-mails and see the ads all the time,
“Make big money working from home”. Be careful, the con men
are at it again. Reporter Dan Stork says the FBI is issuing
a scam warning------
Have you thought that work-at-home offers sound too good to
be true? The FBI says that’s because they are – and has
broken the common scams of this type into categories. The
Advance-fee approach: Starting ahome-based business is
easy! Just invest a few hundred dollars in inventory,
setup, and training materials. But if and when the
materials come, they’re worthless. The “mystery shopper”:
You’re sent a hefty check to deposit in your bank account,
and are directed to draw on it to shop at local stores.
You’re asked to return what funds you don’t use, and to keep
a small amount for yourself. But the initial check was
phony, and your money is gone before your bank tells you
about that bad check. Pyramids: You’ve become a
“distributor”. Just buy promotional materials, and recruit
more distributors, who do the same. The group grows
exponentially, then collapses suddenly, enriching only the
originators.
If you’re tempted to join a work-at-home venture,
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Don’t provide personal information
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Be suspicious of requirements for money up front
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Do your own research. Consult the “Work-at-home
Sourcebook”, which is available in the county library
system.
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Ask lots of questions. A legitimate employer will
answer them.
If you think you’ve been victimized,
file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission’s
Consumer Sentinel or the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint
Center.
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WE
HAVE PICTURES FROM CHP OF TRUCK THAT HIT 2 YR. OLD IN
MORONGO VALLEY
CHP Investigators have security video from the Morongo
Valley Circle K store that clearly show the white pick-up
truck suspected of hitting a 2 year old girl on the highway
one week ago. Brionna Nichols was struck and killed by a
white pick-up truck at Valley View Road in the Morongo
Valley area. The driver of the truck fled the scene of the
collision, westbound on SR-62. CHP spokesman Rob McLoud
says the vehicle is described as a white, small sized,
standard height, single cab Toyota pick-up truck, with no
camper shell. The truck has a dark horizontal section of
paint or trim along the bottom. This section extends from
behind the front wheels to the rear of the truck, and is
approximately 1 foot in width. The truck also displays
black body molding or graphics, which are also horizontal,
that extend from the door through the bed area. It may also
have collision damage to the front bumper and or grille as a
result of this collision. The California Highway Patrol is
seeking additional assistance. The Morongo Basin Area
Office can be reached at 760-366-3707.
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CMC GETS 6.7 MILLION
DOLLAR ENERGY PROPOSAL FROM CHEVRON
The Copper Mountain College board heard a presentation from
the Chevron Corporation Friday. The energy company made a
lot of promises in its 6.7 million dollar presentation.
Reporter Tami Roleff was there and files this report------
The Copper Mountain College Board of Trustees heard a
proposal at a special board meeting on Friday for a solar
energy project that is guaranteed to produce more than 90
percent of the college’s electricity. Representatives from
Chevron Energy Solutions said it would install a solar shade
structure in the college’s parking lot that would produce
more than 500 kilowatts of power. Its proposal also includes
replacing all the college’s lights, replacing old air
conditioner units, installing an energy management system, a
small wind turbine and solar trash compactors. Chevron
guaranteed that the $6.7 million cost would NOT have a
negative impact on the college’s general fund. The project
would be paid for by the college’s energy savings, grants
and incentives, renewable energy credits, and existing bond
funds. The college’s investment over the 30-year life of the
project would be $2.7 million. College
superintendent/president Dr Roger Wagner said that while
saving money and electricity is important, there are other
benefits to the project. “What we truly gain for the
residents and our students is a new venue for an alternative
energy program which I think is as important as saving
money.” The board will hold a public hearing on the proposal
at its next board meeting on May 14, at which time it will
be expected to take action on the proposal.
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REGISTRATION
FOR KINDERGARTEN NOW OPEN IN MORONGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
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VIVA CINCO DE MAYO AT THE 29 PALMS LIBRARY [AUDIO ONLY]
BRAILLE INSTITUTE VAN TO BE AT JOSHUA TREE
LIBRARY THURSDAY AFTERNOON
The Braille Institute van will be at the Joshua Tree library
this Thursday afternoon. Reporter Desiree Weston says it is
a great chance to find out about the resources
available------
The Braille Institute Mobile Solutions Van will visit the
Joshua Tree Library Thursday afternoon, May 7th
from 12:30 to 2:30. The Van offers information and
assistance to persons with low vision, in finding services
and resources for living independently. The Mobile Solutions
Coordinator, Debby Morgan, will give magnification and
lighting demonstrations and help visitors complete
applications for borrowing books on tape and descriptive
videos from the Institute. Visitors may also sign up for a
consultation with visual aid professionals. An appointment
is required and can be made by calling 321-1111, or call the
Library at 366-8615.
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SERVICES FRIDAY FOR JOE “BARBECUE JOE” WILSON OF 29 PALMS
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29 PALMS
PIONEER BOB CALVERT “THE FATHER OF THE CITIZEN’S PATROL” HAS
PASSED AWAY [AUDIO ONLY]
