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Listen To Your News		Friday, May 27, 2011		News Archive

SHERIFF’S DEPUTIES ASSIST MILITARY POLICE IN DOMESTIC BATTERY
Sheriff’s deputies were called to assist the Twentynine Palms Marine Base with a domestic battery call on Wednesday. Sheriff’s spokeswoman Arden Wiltshire said that Wednesday evening about 8:27, deputies were called to help the base’s PMO with a spousal abuse call in the 5900 block of Aztec Avenue in Twentynine Palms. An argument between a Marine and his wife had turned physical, and Monica Santana, 18, was arrested, charged with domestic battery on a spouse, and booked into the Morongo Basin jail on $25,000 bail.

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MORONGO VALLEY FUND-RAISER TO HELP INJURED 9 YEAR OLD BOY
Friends and family will be working in Covington Park in Morongo Valley tomorrow to raise money for the family of Owen McNichols, the nine-year-old struck by a car last week in Morongo Valley while riding his bike. He is currently in the pediatric intensive care unit at Loma Linda University Medical Center with severe head injuries. Saturday, from noon to 4:00, there will be a booth selling snow cones and taking donations to assist with the cost of Owen’s medical bills. A bank account -- the Owen J. McNichols Donation Account -- has been set up at the Yucca Valley branch of US Bank for those wanting to contribute. There is also a car wash planned for next weekend to help support this family in their time of need. For information about donating to Owen McNichol’s family, contact Mary Gilstrap at (760) 408-9581.

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JOSHUA TREE CEMETERY TO HOLD MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATION
A Community Memorial Day remembrance will be held Monday at the Joshua Tree Cemetery. Managing Editor Tami Roleff says the event include a marine guest speaker, barbecue, kids games, and first-class entertainment...
For the 10th year, Joshua Tree Memorial Park will hold a Memorial Day celebration, featuring a free barbecue, concert, and military speakers. Colonel William Gillespie from the Marine base in Twentynine Palms will be the featured guest speaker. Other activities include a wreath ceremony, a reading of names of the fallen, and a release of white doves. The Memorial Day observance kicks off at 11 a.m. Monday, with a free barbecue from noon to 1. Live music, performed by Kristina Quigley, Shawn Mafia and the 10-Cent Thrills, Shadow Mountain Band, and Rabbit and Rutherford, will play from noon to 4. There will also be carnival-style games for the kids, face painting, balloons, and large inflatable jumpers. Prizes from local businesses will be raffled during the event, with proceeds going to Hospice of the Morongo Basin. The entire event is free and open to the public. For more information call the Joshua Tree Memorial Park at 760-366-9210.

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160 GRADUATE COPPER MOUNTAIN COLLEGE TONIGHT
More than 160 students graduate from Copper Mountain College tonight. Graduates from Fall 2010, and Spring and Summer 2011 will be honored at tonight’s commencement ceremonies, starting at 6:45 in the college’s Bell Center’s gymnasium. Associate degrees will be presented to 164 graduates; 12 of those students will receive two degrees, and 19 will receive certificates of completion in addition to their degrees. The college’s president and superintendent, Dr Roger Wagner, said, “Graduation is our opportunity to formally recognize the efforts of many, many people. It formally recognizes the success of each individual student who has completed their program. It also recognizes the efforts of our faculty and staff who work diligently to ensure every student is given every opportunity for success.”

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GREENLEAF SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED
Copper Mountain College Foundation held its annual awards ceremony Tuesday, to announce this year’s Roy Greenleaf, Jr. Educational Fund scholarship finalists and winner. The 2011 Greenleaf Scholar, Roberto De La Cruz, a senior at Yucca Valley High School will receive funding for tuition, books and living expenses while he completes an AA degree at Copper Mountain College and a four year degree at a California State University or University of California campus. The finalists this year were Brittney Candelaria from Twentynine Palms High School, Arielle Thomas from Yucca Valley High School, and Lily Pressnall from Monument High School. Each received a certificate and $500. This scholarship was established by the trust of the late Roy Greenleaf, Jr., a banker and benefactor who bequeathed his estate to the CMC Foundation to help students achieve their educational dreams. For more information about the Roy Greenleaf Jr. Educational Fund scholarship, contact the CMC Foundation at 760-366-3791 x 5012.

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ECONOMIST SAYS CADIZ WATER PROJECT WOULD HELP ECONOMY
A regional expert is saying a proposal by Cadiz Inc. to use underground aquifers for Colorado water storage and recovery will be an economic boon to San Bernardino County. Reporter Dan Stork takes a close look at the report and the proposal...
Cadiz, Inc. is publicizing the release of a report that predicts the generation of $878 million in economic activity in San Bernardino County over 4 years, all resulting from the implementation of the Cadiz Valley Water Conservation, Recovery and Storage Project.  The economic impact report was prepared by Inland Empire economic expert John Husing.  The report says that an average of 1500 full-time equivalent jobs per year will be generated during the 4-year construction cycle for the project. The intent of the project is to pump Colorado River water into the aquifer underlying land owned by Cadiz, Inc, adding to existing groundwater reserves there.  The water could then be pumped from the aquifer in dry years, for use by southern California water agencies.  An earlier version of the project died in 2002, when the Metropolitan Water District canceled its participation in the face of economic and environmental objections. The project has been revived since 2008, with the Santa Margarita Water District taking the lead among the participating water agencies.  A Draft Environment Impact Report is being prepared now. For the company view of the project, visit cadizinc.com.  For a view that warns of environmental risks, visit chanceofrain.com, a water resources site, and search on “cadiz update.”

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BIGHORN-DESERT VIEW WATER AGENCY DIRECTOR RESIGNS
The Bighorn-Desert View Water Agency has announced the resignation of Director J. Larry Coulombe as a member of the Board of Directors of the Bighorn Desert View Water Agency as of May 26, 2011 due to the fact that he has moved outside the boundaries of the Agency. The Board will convene a Special Meeting on Tuesday May 31st to accept the resignation and discuss how to fill the vacancy. There will be additional items on the Tuesday agenda, which include a closed session starting at 5p.m. The open meeting will include action on the renewal of the General Manager’s contract and the Fiscal Year 2011-20112 Budget.

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FORMER MARINE FEATURED IN PALM DESERT PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW
A former Marine who was once stationed in Twentynine Palms is the featured artist in a photography exhibit on display in Palm Desert. Jayel Aheram’s (J.L. AH heh rahm’s) new exhibition, “In Martial Hues,” highlights photographs he took while serving with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit in Southeast Asia in 2008. Aheram is an internationally published photographer whose work has drawn acclaim from notables such as Yoko Ono and Rosie O'Donnell. His work has been featured and published in more than 70 print, television, and online venues including the New Yorker magazine. He has been featured in more than a dozen exhibitions, including three critically acclaimed solo exhibitions. His exhibition, “In Martial Hues,” is on display through July 29 at the Palm Desert Community Gallery, located in the Palm Desert City Hall, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 760-346-0611, ext. 664

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TWENTYNINE PALMS HIGH SCHOOL IMPROV SHOW TONIGHT
Theater students at Twentynine Palms High School will be putting on a fun improvisational comedy show tonight. Managing editor Tami Roleff joins us with your invitation…
Want to have a good laugh at the end of the school year? Come to the Twentynine Palms High School Improv show—“Seniors versus Others,” tonight at 7:00 in Studio 82 at the high school. This is your last chance to see Elizabeth Walsh, Shannon McNally, and Oliver Drennan. See if they can hold their own against the up-and-coming improv actors Nick Smith and Hunter Stepp. There may even be a surprise or two. Admission is $3, unless you have an ITS shirt, then admission is only $1. For more information, call the school at 760-367-9591.

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TABLE TENNIS TOURNAMENT AT TOMORROW’S GRUBSTAKE DAYS
The annual Grubstake Days Table Tennis Tournament will be held Saturday, in the Yucca Valley Senior Center. Participants may compete as singles or doubles in either of two age divisions: 14 to 18 years or 19 years and older. This double elimination tournament, conducted by the Town of Yucca Valley’s recreation staff, will follow the USTTA official rules. Awards will be presented to the 1st place winners in each division. The entry fee is $5.00 per person for both singles & doubles. Participants must wear athletic shoes and bring your own equipment. Sign-ups on the day of the event are subject to space available.

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