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Listen To Your News		Saturday, September 3, 2011		News Archive

JOSHUA TREE LIBRARY STORM DAMAGE REPAIR CONTINUES
The Joshua Tree Branch Library is currently undergoing repairs for damage to the roof and air-conditioning system caused by a storm on Sunday, August 28. The initial estimate for completion of repairs has been revised due to additional damage discovered during the repair process. It is anticipated repairs will be completed on Tuesday, September 6. The Joshua Tree branch is expected to reopen Wednesday, September 7 at 11am. Joshua Tree patrons who have received notice of requested materials on hold may pick up those materials at the Yucca Valley Branch on Saturday, September 3 and Tuesday September 6. The Yucca Valley Branch is located in the community center complex at 57098 Twentynine Palms Highway. Library patrons may renew materials and access their account online at www.sbcounty.gov/library. Renewals may also be made by phone by calling the Yucca Valley Branch at 760-228-5455 or the Twentynine Palms Branch at 760-367-9519 or by calling the County Library toll free number, 1-888-388-0664.

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DUI ARREST
A Yucca Valley woman was arrested Thursday with an intoxication level more than three times the legal limit. About 3:45 Thursday afternoon, motorists called Sheriff's dispatch to report that the driver of a green Honda Element, traveling eastbound on State Route 62 through Yucca Valley, was swerving all over the road. Deputies finally caught up with Simone Sopher, 51, at Hilton Avenue and the highway. A preliminary alcohol screening device found that Sopher had an intoxication level of .281, more than three times the legal limit. Simone Sopher was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. She was booked into the Morongo Basin Jail and released without bail.

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SOBRIETY CHECKPOINT
The California Highway Patrol will conduct a sobriety checkpoint somewhere in the Morongo Basin tonight. The checkpoint will be held from 8 p.m. Saturday to 2 a.m. Sunday morning. Sobriety checkpoints are staffed by CHP Officers who are trained in the detection of alcohol and/or drug impaired drivers. They will also be equipped with state-of-the-art hand-held breath-testing devices, which provide an accurate measure of blood alcohol concentrations of suspected intoxicated drivers. According to CHP Area Commander Lieutenant Tim Tompkins, "Traffic volume permitting, all vehicles will be checked and drivers who are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs can expect to be arrested. Our objective is to send a clear message to those considering mixing alcohol and/or drugs with driving over the Labor Day Weekend¬: the CHP will be keeping a watchful eye out for you."

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CAR THEFT
A Yucca Valley man was arrested Thursday after he stole vehicles he had promised to repair. According to a Sheriff's report, about 6 months ago, Kevin Teague, 36, was looking for work. A Landers man offered Teague work, along with a 1996 Toyota pick-up truck to repair. Teague drove the truck to his apartment in the 6900 block of Mohawk Trail to work on it while he did other work for the owner. Then the truck's owner lent a Toyota 4-Runner to Teague for a few days, but Teague failed to return it. The owner went to Teague's home, and Teague agreed to drive it back to the owner's residence. But on the way to the owner's house, Teague took off in the vehicle. The Toyota truck was later found stripped on August 28. Kevin Teague was arrested Thursday for investigation of vehicle theft, vandalism of more than $400, and violation of his felony probation. He was booked into the Morongo Basin Jail and is being held without bail.

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RECREATIONAL SHOOTING AND HUNTING
Dove hunting season opened this past Thursday. Managing Editor Tami Roleff gives hunters the legal and safety guidelines...
With the opening of dove hunting season, many people have questions about where they can legally hunt and target shoot. According to Sheriff's Sergeant Rick Collins, it is the responsibility of the hunters and shooters to know the laws for the area where they are shooting. Hunters and shooters are urged to find a safe backdrop. Shots fired across open desert can travel more than a mile. When target shooting, shoot only retrievable, freestanding targets. It is illegal to shoot at trees, bottles, or other objects. Take all used targets with you. Do not shoot within 150 yards of any man-made object, camp, domestic livestock, or occupied dwelling. Check with local sheriff or land management agencies before using an area for shooting. Do not shoot on Private Land without the owner's permission. All hunting in the desert is regulated by the California Department of Fish and Game. You must have a valid hunting license. It is your responsibility to know all laws and regulations related to the use of firearms in California. Hunting maps are available from the California Department of Fish and Game and from sporting goods stores and gun shops.

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CHILDREN'S GYMNASTICS IN YUCCA VALLEY
A new session of the Town of Yucca Valley's Kinder Gym and Beginning & Intermediate Gymnastics classes will begin Monday, September 12th, at the Yucca Valley Community Center. Heather Kaczmarczyk-Huntoon will be the instructor. Kinder Gym is open to children 3 to 5 years of age. Participants will learn coordination, strength & flexibility. There is a $25.00 fee for the four week session. Kinder Gym classes are from 3:30 to 4:00 p.m. Beginning Gymnastics is for children 6 years and up. Children enrolled in this class will learn the basics of floor gymnastics, such as coordination skills and the rudiments of tumbling, cartwheels, one-handed cartwheels, handstands and back and front rolls. The fee for this four week session is $35.00; classes are from 4:00 to 4:55 p.m. In the Intermediate Gymnastic class, the instructor will teach advanced tumbling, front hand springs, round offs, aerials, toe touches, with a strong emphasis on back handsprings. Intermediate classes are from 5:00 to 5:55 p.m. and open to children 10 years and up or in Beginning Gymnastics with instructor approval. The fee for this class is $35.00 for a 4 week session. Pre-registration is required. It can be done in person at the Yucca Valley Community Center, Monday through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or online at www.yucca-valley.org . For more information call the Yucca Valley Community Services Dept at 760 369-7211.

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VFW BREAKFAST
Tomorrow's Sunday morning breakfast at the VFW in Joshua Tree chicken fried steak. You can also have the staff behind the counter custom-build your breakfast from an extensive selection of morning standards. The hours are 8 to 11 am. And remember Taco Wednesday at the VFW from 11 to 1 mid-week. The Joshua Tree VFW is located at 6402 Veterans Way.

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