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Listen To Your News		Monday, July 30, 2012		News Archive

PREFERRED MARINE BASE EXPANSION PLAN TO RESTRICT JOHNSON VALLEY
The final environmental documents for the proposed expansion of the Twentynine Palms Marine Base have been released. While 6 different plans are shown, the one identified as preferred by the Marine Corps would severely restrict the use of the Johnson Valley Off-Highway Recreation area. The actual environmental documents can be found by clicking here. Reporter Dan Stork has more...
The Final Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed expansion of the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center evaluates the impacts of six alternative plans for that expansion. The alternatives involve different combinations of expansion to the south of the current base (near Twentynine Palms), to the west (in the Johnson Valley area), and to the east (in the Bristol Lake Area). The preferred alternative would use the 21,000 acre southern area, and nearly 147,000 acres in the west. Most of the western area would be reserved for exclusive Marine Corps use, with about 38,000 acres designated as a "Restricted Public Access Area" (RPAA). The RPAA would be available for public use approximately 10 months each year. The Homestead Valley Community Council, representing Johnson Valley and three other communities along the Route 247 corridor, have objected strongly to all the alternatives that take the expansion into Johnson Valley. In this, they have been supported by the Off-Highway Vehicle groups, San Bernardino County supervisors Brad Mitzelfelt and Neil Derry, and business groups. Those objections have been acknowledged in appendices to the Environmental Impact Statement, but did not result in alteration of the shape of the alternatives.

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3/7 COMBAT MARINES HONORED IN BASE CEREMONY
Honors were given recently to members of the 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, aboard the Twentynine Palms Marine Corps air ground combat center. 3/7 returned in April following a 7-month deployment to Sangin, Helmand Province, Afghanistan. The Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service, was awarded Major Alton Warthen, partnership training officer in charge, Company H. Captain Colin Chisholm, Company L commander, was also awarded the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service. The Purple Heart Medal was presented to Lance Corporal Shawn A. Staat, motor transport operator, Company H, for wounds he received in March in Afghanistan. Captain William Milana, police mentor team leader, Captain Matthew W. Speers, infantry officer, and Sergeant Bradley J. White, platoon sergeant, received the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for extraordinary service through their actions in Afghanistan. Lance Corporal Andrew J. Schondelmayer, mortarman, received the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for outstanding service while deployed.

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EXPERIENCED CAST TO APPEAR IN "ACTRESS" AT THEATRE 29
The original play "Actress, by Twentynine Palms resident Josh Lazar opens this Friday for a limited two-week run at Theatre 29. Reporter Mike Lipsitz says the play features an exceptional cast...
Director/Playwright and 29 Palms resident Josh Lazar has assembled a striking cast for the US debut of his critically acclaimed "Actress," opening August 3rd at Theatre 29. The drama plays for a 2-weekend limited run and features five seasoned actors including Mark Colbenson, Claire Burgi, Anthony Specchio, Veronica Kelly and Jennie Floyd. "Actress" is being offered in addition to the regular 6-show production season; Friday and Saturday evening performances are at 7 and Sunday matinees are at 2:30. Tickets for "Actress" run $8 to $12 and are available online at theatre29.org or by calling the box office at 760-361-4151.

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DUI DRIVER KNOCKS DOWN UTILITY POLE IN TWENTYNINE PALMS
The driver of a car that knocked down a power pole in Twentynine Palms Saturday morning was arrested for driving under the influence. Deputies responded to Lear and the Highway at 3:08 a.m. to find the pole down and a car with damage sitting in the middle of the road. A short time letter a call to CHP dispatchers from the driver, identified as Christopher Willams, reported he and fallen asleep at the when. Further investigation resulted in the arrest of Williams. Christopher Williams was booked in the Morongo Basin jail for investigation of felony driving under the influence with a blood alcohol level higher that .08. Edison crews worked most of the weekend to repair the damage.

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YUCCA VALLEY MAN ARRESTED FOR FELONY EVADING ARREST
A Yucca Valley man is behind bars after he fled a traffic stop early Friday morning. Shortly after 12:30 Friday, Sergeant Trevis Newport stopped Brandon Hull, 27, near the intersection of Pueblo Trail and Elk Trail in Yucca Valley for riding his Honda motorcycle without a helmet. After stopping for a moment, Hull then took off northbound on Elk Trail at a high rate of speed, nearly colliding with another vehicle. Hull lost control of his motorcycle just south of Santa Fe Trail, and took off on foot. Newport followed him to a home in the 55600 block of Pueblo Trail, where Hull was found hiding in a bedroom. Sergeant Newport found a pellet gun that looked like a 45-caliber handgun on Hull. Brandon Hull was arrested for investigation of felony failure to yield with bail set at $100,000, and on a no-bail warrant for a parole violation. In 2009, Brandon Hull pled guilty to possession of a ground blast artillery simulator and an assault rocket simulator.

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HI-DESERT WATER DISTRICT LOOKING FOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS
The Hi-Desert Water District is looking for members of their advisory committee. Managing Editor Tami Roleff tells you how to sign up...
The Hi-Desert Water District is seeking people who are interested in serving on the Public Advisory Committee. The committee will provide input on matters affecting the public, including the wastewater project, water rates, fees, regulations, and budgets. The committee meets on the second Monday each month at 5 p.m. Volunteers are asked to make a minimum of a one-year commitment. If you are interested in serving as the community's voice in matters related to water service, please pick-up a Public Advisory Committee Application at the District Office at 55438 29 Palms Highway in Yucca Valley, or download it online at www.hdwd.com. For more information, call 760-228-6267. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Thursday August 9th.

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ROADWORK TO CLOSE MORONGO ROAD GATE TO BASE
San Bernardino County Public Works crews will be performing surface seal projects on Morongo Road in Twentynine Palms from Indian Trail to the base. The work will be done Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, July 30 to August 1, from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Morongo Road gate to the base will be closed beginning Monday and will reopen Thursday at the usual time. Other traffic on Morongo Road should expect delays up to 30 minutes.

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SUMMER READING PROGRAMS THIS WEEK AT JOSHUA TREE LIBRARY
The Summer Reading Program continues this week at the Joshua Tree Library. Reporter Dan Stork has the schedule of events...
At the Joshua Tree Library this week, It's Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star. Preschool and kindergarten children are invited to explore the night sky with stories, songs, activities and a craft, on Tuesday, July 31, at 11 a.m. In the school-age program, juggler David Cousin is the guest this Wednesday, August 1, at 11:30 a.m. David Cousin is a holder of five world records in juggling. He has been providing professional family-oriented comedy juggling shows throughout the world. Don't miss this event -- it's the last performance of the summer. Also, be sure to take home a biography and participate in the summer reading program scavenger hunt. For more information about the Summer Reading Program, please call the Joshua Tree Branch Library at 760- 366-8615.

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PITCHING AND HITTING CAMP OFFERED IN TWENTYNINE PALMS
Twentynine Palms Park and Recreation Department and Southern California Hardball are offering an all star baseball camp. Girls and boys ages 8-16 are eligible to register. The camp will be held August 6 through 10 from 5 to 8 p.m. in Luckie Park in Twentynine Palms. The camp is designed for learning the art and science of pitching and hitting only. The registration fee includes intense instruction in both hitting and pitching, strength and conditioning, games, an obstacle course, a So Cal Hardball baseball hat and ice cream. For additional information call Jack at 760-408-1454 or the Twentynine Palms Recreation office at 760-367-7562.

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9TH ANNUAL FULL MOON RUN FRIDAY IN YUCCA VALLEY
Attention runners. The 9th annual full moon run is set for this Friday in Yucca Valley. Reporter Corrisa Evans laces up her running shoes...
On August 3 the Town of Yucca Valley will be holding the ninth annual Full Moon 5K run through one of Yucca Valley's most scenic routes. Walkers and non-competitive runners are welcome to participate in the Full Moon Run. The race begins at 7 p.m. in rain or shine at Machris Park in Yucca Valley. A map of the course is available at the Yucca Valley Community Center. Awards will be presented as the full moon rises to the top male and female overall winners and the top three male and female finishers in each age category. Registration fee for adults is $20. Children 12 and under and seniors 60 and over, the cost is $18. To enter the 2012 Full Moon 5K Run event, register on-line at www.yucca-valley.org or submit a completed entry form and registration fee to the Community Services Office located at the Yucca Valley Community Center, 57090 Twentynine Palms Highway. On-site registration is also available and begins at 6 p.m. the day of the event.

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