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Listen To Your News		Friday, July 20, 2012		News Archive

YUCCA VALLEY MAYOR PRO-TEM, ISAAC HAGERMAN, HAS RESIGNED
The Mayor pro tem for the Town of Yucca Valley, Isaac Hagerman, has resigned from the Town Council effective today. Hagerman thanked his constituents, saying, "To the residents of the Town, I say thank you for allowing me the honor to represent you these past two years," Hagerman said, quote - "I arrive at this decision with mixed emotions, but at this time in my life I need to focus my time and energy on my sons and my job." Mayor Dawn Rowe said, "We thank Councilmember Hagerman for his service. Each of us understands the commitment of time that this job entails. For Isaac to focus on his sons and work is understandable." Yucca Valley Town Manager Mark Nuaimi said under state law, the Council has 60 days to call a Special Election which must occur no sooner than 114 days after being called by the Council. Nuami explained, "Although there is an election in November, the timeline mandated by state law will push a special election to fill this vacancy to March 2013 at the earliest".

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JOSHUA TREE MAC HEARS SHARP DIFFERENCES OVER PLANS FOR SECTION 6
All in attendance at the meeting of the Joshua Tree Municipal Advisory Council agreed that conservation is a good thing. But opinions on how to implement it in Section 6 differed sharply. Reporter Dan Stork was there, and describes those differences...
Tim Millington, the Regional Manager for San Bernardino Special Districts, began his presentation with a history of the Desert View Conservation Area, more commonly known as Section 6. County Service Area 20 acquired the square mile, just off Quail Spring Road at Onaga Trail, from the Bureau of Land Management in 1964, with the condition that the County would make a plan for its use. Despite sporadic efforts in the course of nearly 50 years, that hasn't happened. During that time, the area has seen illegal camping and campfires, dumping, shooting, OHV riding, and unregulated equestrian use. Millington presented a vision for the future that includes clearly marked roads, a gated entrance, designated parking areas, latrines, informational kiosks, and trails dedicated to hiking and horses. He said it's hard to get grants to fund the work, due to the perception that the proximity of Joshua Tree National Park makes such facilities unnecessary. In the Q&A that followed Millington's slide show, several residents said that most elements of the plan are inconsistent with the goal of conservation, particularly equestrian use. There was a strong sentiment that conservation would be best served by leaving the area as it is. Community Center administrator Frank Haggard countered that a do-nothing approach guarantees that abuses will continue, so that some restructuring is appropriate. Millington added that there is a history of horse usage that should be acknowledged and engaged.

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WOMAN KILLED IN OFF-ROAD ACCIDENT IN JOHNSON VALLEY
A Loma Linda woman was killed yesterday when she crashed her off-road motorcycle in the desert in Johnson Valley. According to the San Bernardino Coroner's office, Kathy Jo Lindley, 42, had been riding her Honda off-road motorcycle eastbound on Joshua Tree Road, about a quarter-mile east of Old Woman Springs Road, when she lost control, veered off the road to the north, and struck a utility pole. Lindley was declared dead on the scene at 6:34 p.m. due to her injuries.

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PAROLEE AT LARGE ARRESTED DURING A ROUTINE TRAFFIC STOP
A routine traffic stop resulted in the arrest of a dangerous parolee-at-large in Yucca Valley. Saturday night at about 9:15, Deputy Chris Coillot, conducted a traffic enforcement stop at Church Street and Pima Trail on a vehicle that had a modified exhaust system. While speaking to the occupants of the vehicle, Deputy Coillot recognized the passenger, Derek Cowley, 25, of Yucca Valley, who was considered an armed and dangerous parolee-at-large. Deputy Coillot arrested Cowley for his no bail parole warrant and booked him at the Morongo Basin Jail.

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HI-DESERT WATER GETS WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM UPDATE
The Hi-Desert Water District Board met this week. Managing Editor Tami Roleff says the board got an update on the wastewater collection system...
The Hi-Desert Water District got an update at its meeting Wednesday night about the progress of the wastewater treatment facility. General Manager Ed Muzik said the water district has received proposals from three firms for the collection system—the pipes that will deliver the wastewater to the treatment facility. The three finalists will be interviewed August 9, and the board is expected to choose one at its first meeting in September. In other business, travel and conference activities by the Board members or the general manager must first be approved by the board. The Board will also wait on deciding how many members should be on the Public Advisory Board, depending on how many applicants it receives during its next recruitment.

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BOIL ADVISORY LIFTED FOR PARTS OF MORONGO VALLEY
The boil advisory for the County Water area in Morongo Valley has been lifted, the water is safe and residents of 161 homes can stop boiling their water. A main pipeline rupture on Tuesday led to the County notifying residents in the Hacienda Heights area, including the streets of Rawson, Oscar, Mecca, Foxtail, and North Star, to boil their water before drinking it or even using it for cooking. About 2:30 Thursday afternoon, a spokesman for the County's Special Districts Department told Z107.7 news that results of a lab test for bacteria in the repaired water pipe was negative for coliform. Manuel Benitez said the water was good and that the county would be sending out notices to county residents to notify them that the boil advisory was no longer in effect.

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A REMINDER ABOUT MARINE BASE POWER OUTAGES TOMORROW
This reminder, There will be two separate power outages affecting the Combat Center tomorrow. The first, from 5 a.m. to approximately 8:30 a.m., will interrupt power to the entire Combat Center with the exception of the Ocotillo Heights housing area. The second outage, from 9 a.m. until approximately 3 p.m., will interrupt power to housing areas on the southeastern portion of the base. For more information call 760-830-3718.

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TWENTYNINE PALMS CITY COUNCIL TO HONOR RETIRING SHERIFF'S CAPTAIN
The City of Twentynine Palms will hold a formal farewell for retiring Sheriff's Captain Donnie Miller this Tuesday Evening. Reporter Dan Stork has your invitation...
The City of Twentynine Palms will say farewell to retiring Sheriff's Captain Donnie Miller at a special reception in his honor on Tuesday, July 24, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The event will be held at City Hall, 6136 Adobe Road, prior to the City Council meeting. A lifetime resident of Twentynine Palms, Miller served in the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department for 31 years, working the jurisdictions from San Bernardino to Victorville, Big Bear, the Morongo Basin, and Needles. He took command of the Morongo Basin Sheriff's Station in 2008 and has served as Police Chief for Twentynine Palms for the past four years. Miller regularly attended Twentynine Palms City Council meetings and served as a City Council member from 1994 to 1998, as mayor in 1996, and in recent years as a uniformed representative of the Sheriff's Department in attendance at council meetings. July 24 will be Miller's last official City Council meeting while on duty. For more information about the retirement reception, call City Hall at 760-367-6799.

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SENTENCING OF FORMER SUPERVISOR/ASSESSOR POSTMUS DELAYED
Sentencing for former San Bernardino County Assessor and Supervisor Bill Postmus was postponed yesterday due to a delay in a corruption case he is expected to testify in. Postmus pleaded guilty last year to taking part in a conspiracy involving bribery and extortion in exchange for his vote for the county's $102 million legal settlement with developer Colonies Partners. As part of his plea deal he is a key witness in criminal grand jury proceedings that resulted in bribery and conspiracy-related charges against Jeff Burum, co-managing partner of Colonies, former Supervisor Paul Biane, Jim Erwin, former assistant assessor and Chief of Staff for Supervisor Neil Derry, and Mark Kirk, former chief of staff to Supervisor Gary Ovitt. Burum, Biane, Erwin and Kirk have pleaded not guilty. Postmus and Adam Aleman, a former assistant assessor also cooperating with prosecutors, are not expected to be sentenced until after the case is resolved. Postmus' sentencing was continued to November 16. Aleman also had his sentencing delayed on Monday and will return to court December 7.

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BLOOD DRIVE IN TWENTYNINE PALMS TOMORROW
Blood is always in demand, and donors are urgently neded. A blood drive will be held in Twentynine Palms tomorrow. Managing Editor Tami Roleff tells you when and where...
Lifestream will conduct a community blood drive in Twentynine Palms, Saturday, July 21. Blood donations will be taken at Palms Baptist Church, 5285 Adobe Road, in Twentynine Palms from 9 to 1 p.m. Donors will receive incentives and Gift of Life Donor Loyalty points. Healthy individuals at least 15 years old may donate blood. All prospective donors should be free of infections or illness, weigh at least 110 pounds, and not be at risk for AIDS or hepatitis. Donors receive a free mini-physical as part of the donation process. Donating blood takes about an hour, yet gives someone a lifetime. For more information, call 800-777-8844.

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JOSHUA TREE VFW HAWAIIAN LUAU TOMORROW
There will be no Friday dinner tonight, but the Joshua Tree VFW will hold a fundraising Luau dinner Saturday from 3 to 5 p.m. at the post at 6402 Veteran's Way. A $7 donation will get you kaulua pork, fried rice, egg roll, Hawaiian rolls, and fresh fruit. Music will be provided by Dick Howes. Drop by for raffles, fun, food, and much more. The VFW Post will also serve breakfast Sunday from 8-11.

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FREE MEALS OFFERED IN TWENTYNINE PALMS
Breaking Bread Ministry will serve up a free Meal and Fellowship tomorrow from 3-5 p.m. at the Little Church of the Desert Community Hall in 29 Palms. Tomorrow the Food for Life Staff will serve up Tuna Casserole, Salad and Dessert.

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FREE BREAKFAST IN JOSHUA TREE TOMORROW
Joshua Tree Community United Methodist Church will provide "God's Gift of Love" free community breakfast buffet Saturday morning 9-10 a.m. Used clothing, shoes, coats & blankets are free to those in need as supplies last. The community is invited. The church is located at 6213 East Parkway in the heart of Joshua Tree.

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"BLUE DADDY" PLAYS AT YUCCA VALLEY SUMMER CONCERT SERIES TOMORROW
The Yucca Valley Summer Concert series continues tomorrow night with the blues sound of "Blue Daddy." Reporter Lenore Roberts invites you to the popular free event...
The next band to play at the Town of Yucca Valley's Summer Music Festival is Blue Daddy, who will be performing on July 21. Blue Daddy will perform music styles ranging from blues to R & B and jazz. They represent a lot of varied influence including delta blues, Chicago blues, gospel, and Motown. Don't miss their performance from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Yucca Valley Community Center ball field. Admission is free, food vendors will be available, and pets are allowed in the upper field. Come on out with your lawn chair and enjoy this music filled evening under the stars.

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YUCCA VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOCCER TEAM CAR WASH TOMORROW
The Yucca Valley High School Girls Soccer program will hold a car wash Saturday, July 21, from 9 to 1 in the Jack-in-the-Box parking lot parking lot just south of Wal-Mart. The girls will be accepting donations for the car washes with the funds going to pay for the upcoming season's tournament fees, equipment, and transportation costs. Come out, get your car washed, and support the Lady Trojans Soccer Team.

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