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Listen To Your News		Tuesday, September 6, 2011		News Archive

AN ATTEMPTED SHOTGUN MURDER IN YUCCA VALLEY
One arrest was made after an attempted murder by shotgun in Yucca Valley Early Monday morning. Sheriff's records show the female victim called 9-1-1 at about 4:30 a.m. reporting ex-boyfriend Jon Smith, 50, was outside her home in the 56000 block of Navajo Trail shooting a gun. The victim said she was on the floor in the bedroom and Smith was in her backyard shooting a shotgun. Smith had fired some 4-8 gunshots and dispatchers could hear more shotgun blasts on the phone as they talked with the victim. The victim hid in a closet as arriving deputies located Jon Smith and took him into custody. No one was injured. Jon Smith was booked into West Valley Detention Center for investigation of assault with a deadly weapon and is being held on $1 million bail.

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BIZARRE ACCIDENT IN TWENTYNINE PALMS MONDAY
A bizarre accident in Twentynine Palms sent a woman to the hospital yesterday. The Twentynine Palms Fire Department reports that about 4:40 Monday afternoon, Rachel Mondaryham, 40, of Twentynine Palms was driving eastbound on Sullivan Road. Mondaryham did not stop at the stop sign at Adobe Road. The elevated berm on Adobe Road caused her Chrysler 300 to fly over the 4-foot fence that was about 20 feet east of the road. When her car landed in the desert, the airbag deployed. Mondaryham complained of rib and back pain and was taken to Hi-Desert Medical Center for treatment.

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THIS IS DISASTER PREPAREDNESS MONTH, ARE YOU READY?
September is National Preparedness Month. Here is Managing Editor Tami Roleff with some tips from the County Fire Department on how to be prepared...
While we all know we live in an area that's prone to earthquakes and wildfires, many of us are not prepared to deal with the aftermath of a natural disaster. September is National Preparedness Month, and the San Bernardino County Fire Department urges individuals, families, businesses, and communities to take action and prepare for emergencies. San Bernardino County Fire Battalion Chief Mike Snow emphasized the importance of personal preparedness. "The goal of National Preparedness Month is, in a word, readiness. Due to the nature of massive disasters, people will most likely have to fend for themselves while first responders are dealing with life-threatening emergencies," he said. San Bernardino County residents can visit www.sbcfire.org/oes and download emergency preparedness documents, including an Emergency Supplies Checklist and a guide to creating a Family Disaster Plan. Residents can also obtain more information about joining a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program by contacting their local city or town hall, or by calling the Office of Emergency Services at (909) 356-3998. For more information about National Preparedness Month, visit www.ready.gov or call 1-800-BE-READY.

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DUI CHECKPOINT SATURDAY CALLED A SUCCESS
Four drivers were arrested for DUI during Saturday's sobriety checkpoint in Joshua Tree. According to CHP Officer Eric Brewer, 852 cars were stopped at the checkpoint at Bonair Road and Highway 62, near Garry's Tires in Joshua Tree, between 8 p.m. Saturday night and 2 a.m. Sunday morning. Brewer said the low number of drivers arrested for driving under the influence was "very good for a checkpoint." The checkpoint was a success, Brewer added.

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SHERIFF CRACKS DOWN ON DRUNKEN BOATING AT THE RIVER
A San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department task force aimed at deterring drunken boating fanned out on the Colorado River over the Labor Day weekend and made three arrests. Detective Jimmy Trahin said nine enforcement boats with the Sheriff's Department's "Boating Under the Influence Task Force" patrolled the river from the Needles area to the Parker Dam area on September 3 and September 4. Two boating under the influence arrests were made and a third person was arrested on a parole violation. Two people were killed and a third person seriously injured over the holiday weekend in boating incidents on the river.

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MORONGO UNIFIED SCHOOL BOARD MEETS TONIGHT
The Morongo Unifies School Board meets in regular session tonight. A look at current funding, an application for a grant, and other business fills in a busy agenda. Reporter Dan Stork has more...
The Morongo Unified School District Board of Education meets Tuesday September 6th at Friendly Hills Elementary School. The 6:30 p.m. closed session covers student expulsions and re-entries and evaluation of the superintendent's performance. In the 7 p.m. open meeting, Assistant Superintendent Dave Price will present the Unaudited Actuals Financial Report for 2010-2011, which the Board will be asked to approve. Among the consent agenda items are an application for School Assistance in Federally Impacted Areas, which should bring about $1 million in Federal money to the District, and the appointment of Dave Price to the board of the Hope Academy Charter School. The action agenda includes a single leave of absence request, the approval of geology course outlines, some FITNESSGRAM waivers, approval of a county-required authorization to allow staff to transfer money among funds to keep the overall budget in balance, and certification that the District is in line with the Gann appropriation limits for last year and the current year.

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YUCCA VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL MEETS TONIGHT
The Yucca Valley Town Council will meet in regular session at 6:00 tonight in the Yucca Room of the Community Center. After a routine consent agenda, the Council will be asked to approve and adopt the development code guiding principles, issues and intent.

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LIVING TRUST SEMINAR THURSDAY AT MORONGO BASIN SENIOR SUPPORT CENTER
This Thursday September 8th, at 9 a.m. Morongo Basin Senior Support Center will host a Living Trust Seminar. Topics include: probate, wills, home transfer to heirs, trust privacy, dangers of joint tenancy, providing for grandchildren, estate tax reduction or elimination, guardianship, and living trusts. All homeowners, married or single, should attend. Contact Fran Chapman at (760) 365-9661 for reservations.

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TWENTYNINE PALMS PLANNING COMMISSION STUDIES SOLAR FARMS TONIGHT
The Twentynine Palms Planning Commission meets in regular session tonight. A satellite college classroom and a study of solar farms are on the agenda. Reporter Derwood Andrews takes a closer look...
Tonight at 6:00 the Twentynine Palms Planning Commission meets in regular session, with a Conditional Use Permit request from Verizon to add antennas to the Cactus Drive location. A Site Plan Review for a satellite college classroom in the old Hollywood Video building. A Study Session on Solar Farms and a discussion on changing meeting days in the near future.

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PARENT VISITATION AT LA CONTENTA MIDDLE SCHOOL TOMORROW
La Contenta Middle School invites all parents and guardians to visit the school for our first monthly Parent Visitation Day Tomorrow, Wednesday, September 7th. Parents may come for all day or part of the day. Parents may also stay for lunch. The school hours are 7:15 -1:50. Seventh grade lunch is at 10:16 and eighth grade lunch is at 11:48. Principal Garrett Gruwell says when parents visit, they are reminded to check in at the office and get a visitor's pass. Parent Visitation Days will be held throughout the school year on the first Wednesday of every month.

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JOSHUA TREE LIBRARY REMAINS CLOSE FOR STORM DAMAGE
The Joshua Tree Branch Library is closed for repairs after it suffered some damage during last week's storms. Assignment reporter Dan Stork joins us again with an update on the repairs and information about where library patrons can get their books and other materials...
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 11 a.m. 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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OFFICE SUPPLIES PLUS PROMOTES 29 PALMS AT CALIFORNIA WELCOME CENTER
Office Supplies Plus in Twentynine Palms has unveiled new sales space within the California Welcome Center in Yucca Valley. Products bearing two new Twentynine Palms logos by artist Chuck Caplinger are prominently featured. Other merchandise includes promotional items featuring the Twentynine Palms "Oasis of Murals" tagline, books about Twentynine Palms by local authors and notecards featuring watercolors of local flowers, plants and animals by artist Pat Flynn. Office Supplies Plus, Inc. Office Supplies Plus will return twenty-five percent of all sales at this location to the California Welcome Center to support their promotion of California and the entire Morongo Basin. The California Welcome Center is open Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 8 am to 4:30 pm. Stop by and pick up your cup, mug, hat, tshirt or keychain and show off your love of Twentynine Palms and your support of the Morongo Basin.

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FACULTY ART SHOW AT COPPER MOUNTAIN COLLEGE
Copper Mountain College is featuring the artwork of its own faculty. Reporter Mike Lipsitz says the public is welcome to view the art pieces in many mediums…
Copper Mountain College Faculty Art Show is currently on display in the Community Room of new Bell Center on campus. Works by Art Department Faculty including Brian Bosworth, Robert Brasier, Luther Broome, Spelman Downer, and Marjorie Franklin are featured. Fine Arts Professor Cathy Allen, whose work is also represented, says of the show, "We thought that a faculty show might inspire students to consider an art education, as well as inspire the pursuit of professional artistic goals in their own lives." The art on display ranges from mixed media assemblage to photography and painting. All works showcase the diverse expertise of CMC's art instructors. The public is invited to the artist's reception on Friday, September 16th from 3-6 pm. Refreshments will be served at this free community event. The Faculty Art Show runs until October 14th. Visit www.cmccd.edu for more information. Viewing appointments may be made by calling 366-3791 ext. 0600.

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YUCCA VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL RESULTS
Friday night at Trojan Stadium, the Yucca Valley High School Trojans beat the Rubidoux Falcons 36-13. Special teams contributed with an on-side kick recovery, a blocked extra point and a 94-yard punt return for a touchdown by Brandon Harshaw. Other stand out performers include: Kent Usher and Daniel Del Guidice with nine tackles each, Brandon Harshaw rushed for 106 yards and Brent Murphy rushed for 142 yards, including four touchdowns and completed 5 of 6 passes for another 75 yards. Brent also converted a 2-point conversion running and another passing to Kent Usher. Next week, the Trojans host the Arabs of Coachella at home.

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TWENTYNINE PALMS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL RESULTS
The Twentynine Palms High School Varsity Wildcats opened the 2011 season with a solid 32-6 road victory over Xavier Prep of Palm Desert Friday night. Coach Ernie Martinez said the Cat's ground game punished the Saints on the evening by churning out 331 yards during the game. The big weapon in the Wildcats power game was 6'2" 235 lb. Senior Tailback Chris Fui Fui. Fui Fui ran for 177 yards on 17 carries, reaching the end zone 3 times. Seven other Wildcat ball carriers found big openings of daylight, as they combined on 23 carries for 154 yards as well. The Wildcats Defensive team was held the Saints to only 8 first downs 49 total rushing yards. The Wildcats will return home next Friday for a key matchup against a very talented Aquinas Falcon team.

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JOSHUA SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL RESULTS
The Joshua Springs Lightning lost to the visiting Panthers of High of Alamo, Nevada. The final score, Joshua Springs 42, Pahranagut Valley 50.

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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS SCHEDULES
In local high school sports this week, the Yucca Valley High School Girls Volleyball team hosts the Victor Valley High School Jackrabbits 6:00 tonight in the Trojan gym. The Joshua Springs High School Girls Volleyball team travels away to Victorville tonight to play the Victor Valley Christian School Royals. The first serve is at 5:30 p.m. Coming up tomorrow, the Yucca Valley girls tennis team travels away to San Jacinto with first serve at 3:15. The Yucca Valley girls volleyball is also at San Jacinto tomorrow, with their game starting at 4:30.

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