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Listen To Your News		Friday, August 5, 2011		News Archive

BACK TO SCHOOL TDAP CLINIC AT IN YUCCA VALLEY TOMORROW
A Back to school Tdap Clinic will be held in Yucca Valley tomorrow. Due to a high number of whooping cough cases, legislation requires that all students entering grades 7 through 12 show proof of a whooping cough booster shot or Tdap. Whooping cough—known medically as pertussis—is a very contagious disease caused by a bacteria. It can cause serious illness in infants, children and adults. The Hi-Desert Medical Center Family Health Clinics will offer two Tdap clinics: Tomorrow, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Yucca Valley Family Health Clinic; 58375 Twentynine Palms highway. Next Saturday will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Twentynine Palms Clinic, 72724 Twentynine Palms highway. Cost is just $10 (cash only please). Children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Supplies are limited so get there early! For more information, call 760-365-9305.

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SLEEPY MARINE CRASHES ON YUCCA GRADE YESTERDAY
A Marine assigned to the Marine Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms was involved in a solo vehicle traffic collision Thursday morning that slowed commuters for a few hours. About 6:00 a.m., Cody Larson, 18, was driving a 2002 Mercedes sedan eastbound on Highway 62 near Yucca Park Road on the Yucca grade. Larson told investigators he started to fall asleep and noticed he was driving into the concrete center divider. Larson turned his vehicle to the left and clipped the edge of the collapsible front of the divider. This sent Larson's car spinning into the oncoming traffic lanes. The car came to rest in the slow lane of westbound Highway 62. Larson was not injured. Traffic was slowed into one lane until the crash was cleared by emergency responders.

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MAN HELD FOR BICYCLE DUI IN YUCCA VALLEY
A bicyclist was arrested for DUI on a bicycle after he crashed into a car in Yucca Valley yesterday. Deputies say Joseph Matich Jr., 44, of Joshua Tree, was riding his bicycle at State Route 62 and Sage Avenue at 6:25 p.m. last night. Because of his intoxication, he ran the red light and ran into a vehicle. He was thrown from the bike but responding CHP officers said there were no injuries.

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JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK TURNS 75 WEDNESDAY, FULL DAY OF EVENTS PLANNED
Joshua Tree National Park will celebrate its 75th birthday on Wednesday, August 10th. Reporter Dan Stork says a full day of events are planned to mark the occasion. Joshua Tree National Park turns 75 on August 10th. The National Park Service is celebrating with a full day of events. They start at 8 am at the Oasis Visitor Center in 29 Palms with addresses by Park Superintendent Mark Butler and regional Park Service officials. Then winners of the 75th Anniversary Photo Contest will be announced, and the recently re-painted "Spirit of the Desert" mural by artist Cory Ench will be unveiled, with a reception to follow. At 11:00 a.m. an exhibit of photographs taken at Joshua Tree by Gary Burden, and another exhibit by musical event photographer Henry Diltz will open at the Joshua Tree Visitor Center. At 1:00 p.m., two authorities with different perspectives on national parks will discuss the future of Joshua Tree National Park and the National Park Service as a whole, at the Bell Center at Copper Mountain College. Back at the Joshua Tree Visitor Center at 3:30 p.m. , there will be a book signing by Tyler Nordgren, author of Stars Above, Earth Below, A Guide to the Astronomy of the National Parks. Professor Nordgren will also speak at a Night Sky Presentation at 9 pm at the Hidden Valley Day Use area. At 7:30 pm there will be a Native American Cultural Performance at the Indian Cove Campground. Members of the public planning to attend any of these events are asked to RSVP to George Land at 760-367- 5507, or by email at george_land@nps.gov.

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OPPONENTS TO PIONEERTOWN WIND TURBINES MEET TOMORROW
The public is invited to Save Our Desert's first public meeting at 2:00 p.m. tomorrow at Pappy & Harriet's in Pioneertown. The group was formed in opposition to plans to locate massive wind turbines on the bluffs and mesa above Pioneertown. At the meeting, the group will explain about Element Power's plan to build the wind turbines on Black Lava Butte and Flat Top Mesa in Pipes Canyon. Organizer Cherry Good said at the meeting they will confirm the facts of Element Power's application, list the negative side-effects of wind turbines and what life would be like if the project went ahead; report on what Save Our Desert has done so far to protest the project; and suggest what you can do to stop wind turbines taking over Pipes Canyon, Pioneertown, and surrounding communities. Good said "Please join us—together we can stop this ill-conceived project." For information go to www.saveourdesert.com

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WORK TO RESUME ON PALM SPRINGS AIRPORT CONTROL TOWER
The path has been cleared for work to resume on the unfinished Palm Springs air traffic control tower after Congress reached a bipartisan deal Thursday to end a partial shutdown of the Federal Aviation Administration. During the past two weeks, a partisan standoff over FAA funding kept about 74,000 people off the job—including about 60 builders in Palm Springs—and stalled 200 improvement projects across the nation. The Palm Springs project is one of two air traffic control towers under construction in California, making its incomplete steel skeleton one of the state's most striking examples of the latest Congressional impasse.

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COPPER MOUNTAIN COLLEGE FOUNDATION ELECTS NEW OFFICERS
The Copper Mountain College Foundation has named its officers for this year. Reporter Mike Lipsitz has the new officers and the Directors. The Copper Mountain College Foundation recently installed the 2011-2012 Board of Directors. They include Cathy Larson as President; Mario Villescas, Vice-President; Nancy Huntington, Secretary; and Pete Wood Treasurer. Named as directors were Fred Bryant, Karen Coghill, Kevin Cosgriff, Barbara Dunn, Stephanie Ince, Liz Meyer, Dean Pieper, Meredith Plummer, Jane Smith, Dr. Vala Stults, Chuck Uyeda, and CMC Superintendent/President Dr. Roger Wagner. Directors donate their time to provide governance for the Foundation. Executive Director Sandy Smith said of the board, that they "bring a variety of skills and are a cohesive team dedicated to promoting the college and leading the Foundation." The Foundation's mission is to maximize educational opportunities in the Morongo Basin by supporting the programs, facilities and activities of the College District..

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LANDERS ASSOCIATION BAKE SALE TOMORROW
Anyone with a taste for homemade baked goods won't want to miss the Landers Association Bake Sale tomorrow from 9 to 2 at Belfield Hall on Reche Road, a block east of the Landers Post Office. After choosing your baked goods, stay to enjoy a cold drink and the friendly atmosphere at the Landers Cool Center, also at Belfield Hall. The Cool Center is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, on the Bake Sale or Cool Center, call the Landers Thrift Store at 760-364-2676.

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A BUSY WEEK FOR THE JOSHUA TREE VFW
The Joshua Tree VFW will have a busy week. Tonight it's a fish and shrimp dinner from 4:30 to 6:30. Sunday's breakfast will feature sirloin steak special from 8 to 11. And don't forget Taco Wednesday, 11 to 1. The VFW is located at 6402 Veterans Way in Joshua Tree.

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SPAGHETTI DINNER TO BENEFIT CITIZEN'S PATROL PROGRAM
A Spaghetti dinner next weekend will benefit the Sheriff's Citizen's Patrol program. Managing Editor Tami Roleff tells you how to get tickets. The Morongo Basin Sheriff's Department Citizens on Patrol Volunteers will be hosting a Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser Saturday, August 13 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Yucca Room of the Yucca Valley Community Center. Dinner will include spaghetti and meatballs, salad, garlic bread and either iced tea or bottled water. Sodas will be available for $1. An Adult ticket is $6, children ages 4-12 are $4 and a Family ticket (2 adults and up to 4 children) is $25. Buy your tickets in advance and pay only $5 for an adult, $3 for children and a family ticket is only $20. Advance tickets are available from citizen patrol volunteers or by calling the Sheriff's Station at 760-366-4175. To-Go plates will be available for those who want to eat their dinner while enjoying the Marine Corps Band concert in the park.

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TWENTYNINE PALMS RECREATION REGISTERING FOR YOUTH SOCCER, VOLLEYBALL
Twentynine Palms Recreation is taking sign-ups for their upcoming Soccer and Volleyball leagues. The Youth Soccer League is for girls and boys ages 4 to 14. Registrations will be taken at the Twentynine Palms Recreation Office now through Friday, September 9th. Registration fee is $45.00 per participant. The Youth Volleyball League is for girls and boys in the 4th through 8th grades. Registrations will be taken at the Twentynine Palms Recreation Office, 74362 Joe Davis Dr., and on-line, www.ci.twentynine-palms.ca.us, now through Thursday, September 8th. Registration fee is $45.00 per participant. For more information on the Youth Soccer and Vollyball Leagues contact the Twentynine Palms Recreation Office at (760) 367-7562.

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CAR WASHES FOR JOSHUA SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADERS, YUCCA VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL CROSS-COUNTRY
Joshua Springs Varsity Cheerleading squad are having a car wash Saturday from 9 to 2 at Del Taco east by Starbucks. This car wash is to help raise money for the cost of uniforms for the 2011-2012 cheerleading season. The car wash is donation only. The Yucca Valley Cross Country Team will be holding its final carwash in the Pizza Hut Parking lot from 9 - 3 Saturday. All proceeds will help support the team for the upcoming season. Contributions will help pay for running camp, entry fees, transportation, uniforms, running shoes, & water. Please help support their efforts by getting your vehicle cleaned for just $5.00 no matter what type of car or truck it is.

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