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Listen To Your News		Sunday, October 4, 2009		News Archive

THE LAST POSSE TELLS THE WILLIE BOY STORY
2009 marks the 100th anniversary of the celebrated Willie Boy manhunt in the Morongo Basin. It’s being re-examined in many ways locally. Reporter Tami Roleff tells us about one of the dramatizations...
Experience an evening of living history and time travel during an encore performance of the original play by James E. Patterson, The Last Posse: An Inquest. Based on a true story, the play explores many of the questions raised about what really happened 100 years ago when Native American Willie Boy was accused of killing his fiancee’s father, then kidnapping, raping and killing her before he killed himself during the West’s Last Manhunt. Through the format of a coroner’s inquest, the play’s leading character, the local Indian Agent Clara True, raises doubts about what really happened before, during, and after the manhunt for Willie Boy. The Last Posse will be performed Friday, October 16 at the 29 Palms Jr High School auditorium at 5798 Utah Trail in 29 Palms. The evening begins with an historical overview by Paul Smith at 6:30, followed by the play at 7. Tickets are $20. For more information, call Dick at 367-9183 or Laurie at 363-6681.

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THE CHP TRAINS MOTORCYCLISTS
The more than 1.2 million licensed motorcyclists in our state are the target for the California Motorcyclist Safety Program, run by the California Highway Patrol. 2008 was a record year for the 23-year old program, with more than 70,000 students trained. The CHP has also used grant money form the Office of Traffic Safety to run safety awareness programs, in an effort to reduce rising numbers of motorcycle fatalities and injuries. The last decade has seen a 124% increase in the number of motorcyclists’ deaths statewide. CHP Commissioner Joe Farrow said, "…creating a safer highway environment is the shared responsibility of all drivers and motorcyclists alike." The CHP will be recognized for its efforts at a conference of the International Association of Police Chiefs this week.

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TIPS FOR FIRE PREVENTION WEEK
Once a child touches a hot stove, as the cliché goes—he learns his lesson, stay away from a hot stove. This cliché does not take into account the pain and suffering from burns and burns should not be part of the learning process. That’s why San Bernardino County Fire is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association for Fire Prevention Week 2009 – October 4-10 – to urge San Bernardino County residents to "Stay Fire Smart! Don’t Get Burned." This year’s campaign focuses on ways to keep homes fire safe and prevent painful burns. "The most common types of burn injuries result from fire or flame burns, scalds and contact burns," said Deputy Fire Marshal Mike Horton. By following simple safety rules, you can "Stay Fire Smart". Keep hot foods and liquids away from tables and counter edges. Have a 3-foot "kid-free" zone around the stove. Never hold a child in your arms while preparing hot food. Install tamper-resistant receptacles, and never leave a child alone in a room with a lit candle, portable heater, lit fireplace or stove. Fire Prevention Week is the longest running public health and safety observance on record.

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ARCHAEOLOGY IN JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK
Joshua Tree National Park has been home to native peoples for centuries. Park Ranger Pat Pilcher tells us about a short course in the archaeology of the Park...
Discover the culture of the ancient peoples who lived in what is now Joshua Tree National Park in a two-day class offered through the Park’s Desert Institute. The class explains how archaeologists study human culture through material remains and environmental landscapes. The first day includes a visit to the Joshua Tree National Park research museum to view artifacts collected within the park. The second day will be a field trip into the park to study the landscape and its relationship to those who live there. The field sessions will provide students with new insights into the park’s cultural heritage. The class meets at the Oasis Visitor Center in Twentynine Palms o Saturday, October 24 and Sunday October 25. For additional information, call the Institute at 367-5535.

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MEETING OF THE YUCCA VALLEY YOUTH COMMISSION
The Town of Yucca Valley Youth Commission, three dozen members plus strong, meets Monday evening, October 5th. The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 PM in the Ocotillo Room of the Community Center. On the agenda are reports on the Commission’s role and meeting protocol, interaction with the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Commission, election of chair and vice-chair, and a round table discussion.

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MORONGO BASIN MARKETING CDROM DEBUT
The Morongo Basin Chambers of Commerce hosted the release party for the new Marketing CDROM at the Blak Box Theater in Joshua Tree on Tuesday September 29th. Sarann Graham MCed the event, which was attended by a small but dedicated group. The new CDROM highlights attractions and excitement of living in the Morongo Basin. It may be purchased from any of the Basin Chambers at a small per-copy cost, with volume discounts. Reportedly, copies of the CD have already been sent as far away as India and Pakistan. Sarann Graham said, "This is really a must-have CDROM" She added, "It’s a marketing solution that has been designed to be used by every business in this region."

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