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Listen To Your News		Wednesday, December 1, 2010		News Archive

7 ARRESTED IN BUYING ALCOHOL FOR MINORS STING
The local Sheriff's Station conducted a sting operation from 5 to 1 Friday night to catch adults buying alcohol for minors outside convenience stores. The sting was code named "Shoulder Tap." Deputies used minor decoys to approach adults as they enter a store and ask them if they would buy them alcohol. Customers who purchased it were turned over to law enforcement. During the 8-hour operation, seven adults were arrested for purchasing alcohol for minors. Those arrested were: Chad Pritchett, 25, of Yucca Valley; Christopher Swift, 44, of Studio City; Samuel Williams, 24, of Yucca Valley; Devin Yancey, 25, of Yucca Valley; and Alexander Harper, 29, of Ontario. Lawrence Lipkins, a 27-year-old resident of Twentynine Palms, was arrested for providing alcoholic beverages to a minor. During this contact he was also found to be wanted on a felony arrest warrant. He was booked into the Morongo Basin Jail and is being held without bail. William Phillips, a 29-year-old Twentynine Palms man was arrested for providing alcoholic beverages to a minor. Phillips was found to have two active misdemeanor traffic warrants. He was booked into the Morongo Basin Jail and held on $30,000 bail.

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STATE PLANS BAN ON SOME YUCCA VALLEY SEPTIC TANKS
The State is about to hand down very specific areas where the use of septic tanks will be strictly prohibited in Yucca Valley. Managing Editor Karl Gardner says a public hearing is set for March...
A hearing on a plan by the state to prohibit septic tank use in portions of Yucca Valley has been delayed so legal council can take a closer look at the documents. Sources say the public hearing set for January 20, to consider the adoption of an amendment to the Regional Water Quality Control Board’s Basin Plan, will now be held March 17, during the Regional Board’s regular meeting held in Council Chambers in the City of La Quinta. If approved, the amended plan would prohibit the use of septic tanks in some high-density areas of Yucca Valley. The implied change to the plan by the state has been one of the driving factors in Hi-Desert Water’s Sewage Treatment Project. Officials at the Water Quality Control Board said the documents will be available for public review 45 days prior to the March hearing.

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TEMPORARY SUPERINTENDENT NAMED FOR JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK
The National Park Service announced that Kevin Hendricks has been appointed the Acting Superintendent at Joshua Tree National Park. Hendricks, currently the Chief Ranger at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, will become the second interim Superintendent at Joshua Tree. He replaces Lizette Richardson who has returned to her positions as Chief of Maintenance and Engineering at Lake Mead National Recreation Area. The job of Superintendent at Joshua Tree National Park became vacant with the retirement of Curt Sauer on September 30. Hendrick’ tenure as Acting Superintendent begins today and is expected to last 60 days.

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TOYS FOR TOTS TAKING TOY APPLICATIONS, TOY DONATIONS
The Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots hotline opens today. Reporter Tami Roleff has the number to call to get your child’s name on the list to receive toys from the program. A Toys for Tots collection box is in the lobby of the Z107.7 studios in Joshua Tree...
The Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program is kicking off again this year. Toys for Tots collects new toys that are distributed to families in need. Morongo Basin residents who would like to be placed on the list for a toy from Toys for Tots should call the hotline by December 15. The hotlines are open Monday through Friday from 9 to 3. The phone numbers are: 760-830-8936, 760-830-0984 or 760-830-8878. Toys will be distributed in Yucca Valley at the Community Center on December 16 from 8 to 2. In Twentynine Palms, toys will be distributed at the Community Center on December 20 from 8 to 2. Many businesses throughout the Morongo Basin, including Z107.7, have drop boxes where new, unwrapped toys can be donated to the Toys for Tots program.

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LOCAL CHP COLLECTING TOYS
The Morongo Basin area California Highway Patrol station will once again be a toy drop off for the annual CHiP’s For Kids toy drive. Any toy donations can be dropped off from now until December 17, 2010 at the CHP office in Joshua Tree. The CHiP’s For Kids toy drive collects toys for underprivileged children throughout local areas. All donations will benefit local Morongo Basin area children in need. CHP spokesman Eric Brewer said "The men and women of the CHP are working hard to identify families in need and lending a hand to organizations who are also reaching out to help individuals who are less fortunate this holiday season."

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SOS NEEDS YOUR HELP
SOS, or Service Organized Services, an all-volunteer organization that provides rides to Marines to and from the Palm Springs Airport, needs your help. Hundreds Marines and Sailors use the Palm Springs Airport each month and with only three scheduled bus departures daily to bring them to the base, a taxi ride one way can be almost a whole month’s salary. SOS comprises about a hundred volunteers and more are needed. SOS needs volunteer drivers and/or donations for gas money for these Marines and Sailors in transit. If you can you help Call Erica Stone at 760-799 5488.

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LOCAL MEDIA SPONSORS HOLIDAY DECORATING CONTEST
Have some fun putting holiday decorations on your local business and win free advertising from your community radio station and newspaper. Reporter Mike Lipsitz tells you how easy it is to sign up for the contest...
Hi-Desert Publishing and Z107.7 Radio are sponsoring a holiday decorating contest every Basin business will want to enter. Up to eight winners will receive hundreds of dollars in free local advertising, a very cool plaque from Trophy Express, and a year’s worth of bragging rights. What better way to bolster holiday spirit and local shopping? Awards will go to 1st and 2nd place winners in four categories: Best Small Business Interior, Best Small Business Exterior, Best Large Business Interior and Best Large Business Exterior. A panel of judges will rate entries on “Overall Theme, Inventiveness & Appeal”, “Use of Space, Lights & Color,” and of course, “Wow Factor”. First place winners receive $600 in radio and newspaper advertising. Second Place winners get $300 worth of ads. Participation is free and some minor restrictions apply, enter today by calling Z107.7 at 760-366-8471 or Hi-Desert Publishing at 760-365-3315 by 5 p.m. December 17.

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BASIN WIDE FOUNDATION MEETS TOMORROW MORNING
The Monthly breakfast meeting of the Basin Wide Foundation will be tomorrow morning at the Helen Gray Center at the Hi Desert Medical Center at 7:00 a.m. The Speaker is Mita Barter, President of the Morongo Basin Cultural Arts Council will speak on the formation, history, and evolution of The Morongo Basin Cultural Arts Council. Questions RSVP by calling 760-365-7219. Cost is $8.00 per person.

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TWENTYNINE PALMS ART GALLERY ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW SATURDAY
The Twentynine Palms Art Gallery annual Arts & Crafts Fair will be held this Saturday, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. The Gallery and Gift Shop will be open until 3 p.m. To date there are over 35 artists and crafters signed up to participate in this special event. Chili dogs, muffins, sodas and coffee will be available for purchase.

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YUCCA VALLEY WRESTLERS AT YOUR SERVICE IN TWO AUCTIONS
Two auctions will get you labor from the Yucca Valley High School wrestling team while they raise funds for equipment and transportation. Reporter Dan Stork has more on the Yucca Valley High School wrestlers day of service events...
Do you have some odd chores around the house or yard that somehow have still managed not to get themselves done? The Yucca Valley High School Wrestling Team would like to offer their help this Saturday, December 4. From cleaning a garage or house, to raking a yard, to putting up Christmas lights, the Trojan Wrestlers will be at your service on Saturday December 4th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. You can reserve a grappler at either of two auctions. The first follows immediately after the team’s $5 a plate Spaghetti Dinner at 6:00 PM on Wednesday December 1 in the Yucca Valley High School multi-purpose room. The second auction is after the intra-squad scrimmage on Saturday December 4th from 10:00 a.m. to noon at the Yucca Valley High School gymnasium. Proceeds will support the competition season and equipment upkeep. Contact Coach Brandon Whitbread at 760-365-3391 with any questions, or to clear with him the task you would like a wrestler to accomplish for you.

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TWENTYNINE PALMS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL LOSES TO LA QUINTA
The TPHS Wildcats Basketball Team took on the La Quinta Blackhawks last night, at Wildcat gym. Coach Larry Bowden said the Cats were very careless with the ball and had 19 turnovers in the first half but were only down 21 to 22 at the half. "Everytime we had the opportunity to take the lead we turned the ball over, 4 times in a row with 2 minutes left, said Bowden". La Quinta was up 2 with 31 seconds left when their point guard drove the lane and made the basket and a free throw to go up 5 and then hit their free throws in the final seconds and pulled away for the victory 54 to 47. Chris Fui Fui led all scorers with 16 points followed by Sean Lopez and Michaia Russell with 8 points each.

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TWENTYNINE PALMS BOYS AND YUCCA VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOCCER NOTCH WINS
The Twentynine Palms Boys Soccer wildcats won their first game in over a year yesterday against Loma Linda on a winning goal by Devin Fuentes. Incredible defensive play led by Daniel Geletko and Jessey Brocar and instinctive goalkeeping by Brian Walters all led to the win. The Yucca Valley High School Girls' Soccer team traveled to Jurupa Hills High School in Fontana for a non-league game and finished victorious with an 8-2 score. Highlights included Sophomore Chaylin Couzens with a remarkable five goals and an assist, Senior Jennifer Micklus with two goals, and Senior Taylor Adair adding a goal and an assist. Freshmen Amy Priest and Sabrina Whiting also added assists.

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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS SCHEDULE
In local high school sports tomorrow, the Yucca Valley High School Trojan girls’ soccer team is away versus the Beaumont High School Cougars. The Twentynine Palms High School Wildcat boys’ and girls’ soccer teams are at home facing the Banning High School Broncos. The girls’ kick off at 3:15, the boys at 5. And the Wildcat Girls Basketball team is away competing in the West Valley Tournament.

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