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Listen To Your News		Friday, June 15, 2012		News Archive

DUI/DRIVERS LICENSE CHECKPOINT IN TWENTYNINE PALMS TONIGHT
The Twentynine Palms Police Department will be conducting a DUI/driver's license checkpoint tonight between the hours of 7 p.m. and 3 a.m. at an undisclosed location. Officers will be contacting drivers passing through the checkpoint and looking for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment. Drivers caught driving impaired can expect jail, license suspension, and insurance increases, as well as fines, fees, DUI classes and other expenses that can exceed $10,000. The DUI/driver's license checkpoint is an effort to reduce these tragedies, and officers will also be checking drivers for proper licensing. If you see a drunk driver, Call 9-1-1.

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STOLEN SUV CATCHES ON FIRE IN LANDERS
There was a lot of action out in the Flamingo Heights area Thursday night. About 8:10, firefighters at the Yucca Mesa station received a call of a vehicle fire near the 300 block of North Delgada Avenue and Vans Ranch Road, in Landers. Neighbors driving by saw a Toyota Pathfinder being driven on the dirt road with smoke coming out. When the car caught on fire, the occupants fled, leaving the car burning. Yucca Mesa firefighters were not able to reach the car because the road was more like a wash than a road. They called for a 4-wheel-drive vehicle from Joshua Tree to assist. While waiting for the Joshua Tree fire truck to arrive, the Yucca Mesa fire fighters threw dirt on the SUV to try to put out the fire. Around the same time, several 911 calls were received from people saying they were in the area and injured. Sheriff and CHP helicopters were called out to search, but were unable to locate anyone. The Pathfinder was subsequently determined to have been stolen.

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MISSING DOG OF GIRL FOUND DEAD ALSO FOUND DEAD
When Jennifer "Nikki" Alkire of Yucca Valley went missing June 1, she had her Chihuahua Lucy with her. Alkire's body was found Sunday, June 10, on a remote trail between her home and a friend's home in Morongo Valley. According to the coroner, Alkire, who suffered from epilepsy, had a seizure, fell and hit her head, dying instantly. Alkire's family had been holding out hope that someone had found and taken in her dog, Lucy. But Thursday, her family reported that Lucy's body was found just a few feet away from where Alkire's body had been found. According to her family, "Lucy would always stay next to Jennifer during a seizure, and the last time was no exception. We sincerely appreciate everyone's efforts to locate the dog to bring her home."

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FREE SURPLUS FEDERAL FOOD DISTRIBUTION MONDAY
Free federal surplus food will be distributed Monday for low-income families and individuals. Reporter Dan Stork tells you when and where...
The Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino will distribute surplus food to low-income residents of the Morongo Basin Monday, June 18th. The locations and times are: The Church of the Lighted Cross, at 11518 Elbow Lane in Morongo Valley, from 8 to 10; Belfield Hall, on Reche Road in Landers, 8:30 to 10:30; The Community Center in Yucca Valley, 8:30 to 10:30; Copper Mountain Mesa Foundation, 65336 Winter Road in the Copper Mountain area, 9 to 11; The Community Center in Joshua Tree, 9 to 11; Sunset Village Apartments, 6036 Sunset Road in Joshua Tree, 9:30 to 11:30; The fire station in Wonder Valley, 10:30 to 11:30; and Little Church of the Desert at 6079 Adobe Road in Twentynine Palms, from 10 to noon. Proof of income and address may be provided in a variety of ways, including self-certification on a form that will be available at each site. Recipients are requested to bring their own paper or plastic bags. The Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino is a private, non-profit organization that seeks to serve the low-income families, elderly, disadvantaged and homeless of the county. For more information, call 909-723-1580.

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TWENTYNINE PALMS ELKS FLAG DAY CEREMONY AND ICE CREAM SOCIAL SUNDAY
The Twentynine Palms Elks Lodge 2134 will hold a Flag Day Ceremony and ice cream social Sunday at the Lodge, on the highway in Twentynine Palms. The Flag Day Ceremony begins at 2 with the ice cream social starting at 3.

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HOMESTEAD VALLEY COMMUNITY COUNCIL TO HEAR FROM COUNTY TV DISTRICT MONDAY
The Homestead Valley Community Council will host a representative from the County's Special District at its monthly meeting Monday, who will talk about the upcoming conversion to digital television. Residents of Yucca Mesa, Landers, and Flamingo Heights will be able to ask questions such as, who will need a new converter box? Where they can get one? And when the conversion from analog to digital will take place? Also on the agenda are the proposed changes in septic system rules from the State Water Resources Control Board, and Supervisor Brad Mitzelfelt's press release on the proposed Marine base expansion into Johnson Valley. The meeting starts at 3 p.m., Monday, at Belfield Hall on Reche Road in Landers.

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LAST WEEKEND FOR ORIGINAL PLAY "THE MEMORY JAR" AT THEATRE 29
This is the last weekend to see the original play, "The Memory Jar," at Theatre 29. Reporter Mike Lipsitz tells you how to get tickets...
This last weekend, Theatre 29 and Director/Playwright Kurt Schauppner opened the first of this year's special Original Play series with "The Memory Jar." The limited run drama plays again one final weekend June 15 and16 with a 7 p.m. curtain and on June 17 with a at 2:30 matinee. In "The Memory Jar," Schauppner, who is also editor of The Desert Trail, has crafted a powerful story about a family patriarch facing a grave illness. When his fractured family gathers, bringing up old conflicts and memories perhaps best left forgotten. The cast features Tom Highfill, Marty Neider, Susan Usher, Keith Roleff, Rob Wanless, Joshua Morris, Sue Kelly, and Faraimo FuiFui. Tickets are $8 to $12 available online at theatre29.org or by calling the box office at 760-361-4151.

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FREE MEAL AND FELLOWSHIP IN TWENTYNINE PALMS TOMORROW
Breaking Bread Ministry and the Joshua Tree Community United Methodist Church will be serving a free meal and fellowship tomorrow from 3 to 5 at the Little Church of the Desert Community Hall in Twentynine Palms. On the menu: sandwiches chips and dessert.

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FREE BREAKFAST IN JOSHUA TREE TOMORROW
Joshua Tree Community United Methodist Church will provide a FREE Community Breakfast Buffet Saturday morning from 9-10 AM. Children' activities are provided during the breakfast. The church is located at 6213 East Parkway.

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SUNDAY BREAKFAST, TACO WEDNESDAYS AT JOSHUA TREE VFW
The Joshua Tree VFW Post is not having a dinner tonight but they will be serving a Father's Day Breakfast on chicken-fried steak on Sunday from 8 to 11. And don't forget Taco Wednesday from 11 to 1.

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MAKE DINNER WITH BRUCE AT COPPER MOUNTAIN COLLEGE
Eight lucky local kids can get some first hand kitchen experience from a pro. Copper Mountain College will give them an opportunity to make dinner with Bruce...
Kids can learn how to make simple and healthy dinners for themselves and their families with Bruce Campbell of the Coyote Kitchen. Bruce will teach students how to cook for themselves and have fun doing it. The class will be held on June 26 at Bruce's Coyote Kitchen at Copper Mountain College from 3 to 5 p.m. and is limited to eight students. Students will be able to ring home samples of what they can create in class. Come join Bruce to learn how to make delicious meals. For more information, visit www.cmccd.edu.

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CAR WASHES THIS WEEKEND BENEFITS TWENTYNINE PALMS HIGH SCHOOL AND YUCCA VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL TEAMS
The Twentynine Palms High school Varsity Volleyball team will be having a car wash at the Twentynine palms Bowladium Saturday from 7 until 1. They are taking donations that will go towards tournaments, uniforms and equipment.

The Yucca Valley High School Trojan Girls Tennis Team will be washing cars tomorrow from 9-4 at the Yucca Valley Jack-in-the-Box parking lot.

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SCHOOL BOARD TO PRESENT BUDGET IN SPECIAL SESSION MONDAY
A special meeting Monday for the Morongo Unified School Board. Reporter Dan Stork said they will get a presentation of the 2012-2013 budget...
The Morongo Unified School District Board of Education is having a special meeting on Monday, June 18, convening in open session at 1 p.m. at Friendly Hills Elementary School. The only item of business scheduled for the open session is a presentation by Assistant Superintendent Dave Price on the budget for the 2012-2013 school year. After that there will be a closed session to deal with student expulsions and reentries, and a negotiation workshop.

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PONY LEAGUE OPENING CEREMONIES TOMORROW
Hi-Desert Pony League will be performing its 2012 closing ceremonies on Saturday June 16, at 9 a.m. at Knott's Sky Park. The League will be recognizing all the players for an action packed season, and giving thanks to the coaches and sponsors for their time, dedication, and support. All-star teams and the newly elected 2013 Hi Desert Pony League Board of Directors will be announced. For questions or more information, please contact Jennifer Garcia at 760-367-1351.

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