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Listen To Your News		Friday, June 18, 2010		News Archive

TWO TWENTYNINE PALMS MARINES KILLED IN AFGHANISTAN COMBAT
Combat Center personnel and the supporting communities of the Morongo Basin are mourning the death of two of our own Marines who died Wednesday in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Helmland Province, Afghanistan. Corporal Jeffrey Standfest, 23, a combat engineer from St. Clair, Michigan was killed by an IED blast while on a dismounted patrol conducting combat operations against enemy forces. Lance Cpl. Michael Bailey, 29, of Park Hills, Missouri, died while supporting combat operations. Both Standfest and Bailey were assigned to 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division. Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms. Combat Center leaders express heartfelt condolences to their families.

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Mark Nuaimi

YUCCA VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL HIRES NEW TOWN MANAGER AT $190,000.00 A YEAR The Yucca valley Town Council voted 5-0 last night to approve a contract making Fontana Mayor Mark Nuaimi, 44, the Town manager. He'll begin work in Yucca Valley July 6. His new job will pay him $190,000 a year. Yucca Valley Councilman George Huntington told the San Bernardino Sun, "We saw Mark as a strong entity in the region, he has a real strong knowledge of the regional issues and regional players."

Nuaimi competed with more than 80 applicants for the job. Nuaimi said the challenges here include water and wastewater issues, and road maintenance concerns. The 44-year-old Fontana resident announced Monday that he would be stepping down from his position as mayor of that city. He is required to resign from his appointed positions with San Bernardino Associated Governments and the San Bernardino Local Agency Formation Commission. Nuaimi was hired as assistant city manager of Colton in March 2006 but eliminated his own position in December to help close a $5 million budget shortfall. His salary package includes health benefits, a $600 monthly car allowance and an annual $10,000 contribution to a retirement plan. Nuaimi earned a masters degree in business administration from the University of La Verne, a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Cal Poly Pomona and an associate's degree from Don Bosco Technical Institute.

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FREE FEDERAL SURPLUS FOOD TO BE DISTRIBUTED MONDAY
Free federal food will be distributed Monday for low-income individuals and families. Reporter Dan Stork tells us when and where...
The Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino will distribute surplus food to low-income residents of the county during June. Monday, June 21st is the only day on which distributions will be made at sites in the Morongo Basin, in the morning at:

• 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 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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SOBRIETY CHECKPOINT TONIGHT IN TWENTYNINE PALMS
The Twentynine Palms Police Department will be conducting a DUI and Drivers License Checkpoint tonight from 6:00 p.m.- 2:00 a.m. Sheriffs’ spokeswoman Anita Baker said the checkpoint will be set up on Adobe Road just south of Amboy Road. Traffic volume and weather permitting, all vehicles may be checked and drivers who are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs will be arrested. The public is encouraged to keep the roadways safe by calling 911 if they see a suspected impaired driver.

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3 CITED IN TWO INCIDENTS IN TWENTYNINE PALMS
Alert neighbors spied a man and woman prowling around a home in Landers. Sheriffs’ reports say Wednesday morning round 5, neighbors in the 60100 block of Lutz Road called saying they witnessed 2 people carrying items from a weekend home. The caller told dispatchers the can see the pair running through the back yard, and confronted the two who said they were just "getting some water". Arriving deputies spoke with Bret Goutin, 18 and Cassie Smart, 24. They told the deputy they had gone onto the property, but didn’t enter the home. Bret Goutin and Cassie Smart were cited for forceable entry and released. Two brothers fighting causes father to have chest pains. Sheriffs’ officials said Wednesday night about 10:30, dispatchers received a call from a man in the 5900 block of Avalon Avenue in Yucca Valley, saying his sons were fighting. A one point the man was able to separate the combatants, only to have them starting fighting again. When deputies arrived, the father of the pugilists complained of chest pains and requested paramedics. After investigating, deputies cited and released Alan Sifford 18, for disorderly conduct.

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TWENTYNINE PALMS CHAMBER SPONSORS THEATRE 29 OPENING
The Twentynine Palms Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the opening night of the summer blockbuster musical at Theater 29. Reporter Mike Lipsitz tells you how to get tickets...
The Twentynine Palms Chamber of Commerce will sponsor the opening night of, the classic Musical, "The Pajama Game". The event begins at 6 p.m. Friday, July 2 with a social hour featuring hors d’oeuvres and beverages, the performance begins at 7 p.m.　 "The Pajama Game" is a humorous musical about love in a pajama factory nearly done in by a dispute over 71/2 cents. It debuted on Broadway in 1954. The show’s 25-member cast, will perform classic numbers such as "Hey There", "Hernando’s Hideaway" and "The Pajama Game". Outgoing Chamber President, Gary Daigneault directs the comedy, with Musical Direction by Ed Will. Shelby Art is choreographer. Tickets for the opening night benefit gala are $25 and available only through the Twentynine Palms Chamber at 760-367-3445. "The Pajama Game" runs weekends through July 31st.　 Tickets (except for the Opening Night Gala) are $10 to $12; order yours at theatre 2 9.com or call the Box Office at 760-361-4151.

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TWENTYNINE PALMS CHAMBER REORGANIZES, DINNER TOMORROW NIGHT
The Twentynine Palms Chamber of Commerce restructuring their incoming Executive Board for the upcoming 2010-2011 term yesterday. The Chamber Board voted to re-elect current Treasurer Andy Patel, and current Board member Margaret Chaffer to the Vice President position, Chaffer will become the Chamber’s President in 2011-2012. The restructured board for 2010-2011 is:

• President: Gary DeMaroney
• Vice President: Margaret Chaffer
• Treasurer: Andy Patel
• Secretary: Syndee Slayton

The Twentynine Palms Chamber invites all local residents to attend their Installation and Awards Dinner this Saturday, at 6:00 p.m. The event will be held in the banquet area of Headquarters, located at 5864 Adobe Road. Tickets are $25, and all ages are welcome. This year’s theme is Survivor Island! The event will feature a full Polynesian dinner and Polynesian dance troupe The Hawaiian Honeys. Call the Chamber offices for more details at 760-367-3445.

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Bob Stadum Dan Munsey Roger Mayes Sheldon Hough Surann Graham

HI-DESERT WATER DISTRICT TAKES ADVANTAGE OF A STATE WATER SALE There is nothing like a sale when you are looking for bargains. The Hi-Desert Water District is taking advantage of a sale of state water. Managing Editor Karl Gardner explains... With the details yet to be clarified, the Hi-Desert Water District Board of Directors agreed at Wednesday’s meeting, to purchase extra water made available from the Mojave Water Agency. The area’s water wholesaler has offered the time sensitive sale to several of its customers, the amount that Hi-Desert will buy based what other customers are willing or can purchase. Board members generally agreed that the district’s number one priority is obtaining water, yet balked at having to dip into the district reserves to pay for the one-time offer.

Vice President Dan Muncy said "water in the ground is an asset just as reserves are". Director Sheldon Hough echoed those sentiments, saying "you can borrow money, you can’t borrow water." Director Bob Stadum pointed out the cost of water continues to rise and the district would be hard pressed to buy future water at today’s prices. In the end, the board directed staff to work out details with Mojave Water that maybe approved at an upcoming special meeting.

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MESQUITE SPRINGS ROAD TO CLOSE FOR A MONTH STARTING MONDAY
Mesquite Springs Road in Twentynine Palms will be closed for a month-long reconstruction project beginning Monday. A two-and-a-half mile stretch of the roadway extending from Two Mile Road to Indian Trail will be affected by the road improvement project, which is expected to last until the third week of July. Residents needing access to properties on Mesquite Springs Road will be asked to heed road signs and heavy equipment in the area. Through-traffic will be directed to use Adobe Road or Lear Avenue on the east and west ends of Indian Trail as alternative routes to and from Twentynine Palms Highway and the downtown area. The $960,000 rehabilitation of Mesquite Springs Road will bring much-needed repairs to the heavily traveled road. The County has agreed to share in the cost and is expected to reimburse the City for reconstruction of its portion of the roadway located in the county on the north end of Mesquite Springs Road.

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DOG WASH TO BENEFIT LOCAL HOMELESS SERVICES
A very unique fund-raiser tomorrow will benefit homeless services here in the Morongo Basin. Reporter Derwood Andrews invites you to a dog wash...
If you’re wondering what that smell is following you around, it could be your dog. Why not take him or her to the Dog Wash going on at the Joshua Tree Sportsman’s club this Saturday June 19th, at 6225 Sunburst Ave, from 9 in the morning until 1 p.m. At $15.00 per dog, the funds raised will help homeless humans, courtesy of Morongo Basin ARCH, Aligning Resources and Challenging Homelessness. There will be free hot dogs and sodas and free bandannas for your dog, treats and things donated by Petsmart. For more information call 760-367-1400, help the homeless and wash that stinky pooch.

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INDIAN COVE CLIMB TO BENEFIT DUCHENE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY
CureDuchenne, a national 501(c)3 dedicated to raising funds and awareness in the fight against Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), is kicking off the CureDuchenne Adventures season with the 2010 Climb to CureDuchenne: Pick Your Peak. Teams from across the country, are gearing up to climb the many of the US’s most well-known peaks to raise money and awareness for research. In Joshua Tree National Park, the You Don’t Know Jack? You Should, Team lead by team captain Lindy Wilhelm, will tackle Indian Cove at 4:00 tomorrow as a part of this nationwide effort. Wilhelm said "We wanted to participate because of Jack Anderson my grandson. You Don’t Know Jack? You Should Team, is comprised of Sadie, Jeremiah, Jacob & Jack Anderson And about 28 others. Jack will be climbing with his great grandpa Red Renish to his newest cousin Audrey Cincotta 4 months.

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