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Listen To Your News		Saturday, December 26, 2009		News Archive

COURT REJECTS APPEAL OF FORMER DERRY CHIEF OF STAFF
The Fourth District Court of Appeals in Riverside has rejected an appeal by former assistant assessor and former Chief of Staff for Supervisor Derry, Jim Erwin to have the County District Attorney's Office recused from his criminal case. A judge in November rejected Erwin's motion to recuse the District Attorney's Office, finding that the motion was based largely on heresay and speculation. The judge also rejected Erwin's request for an evidentiary hearing to try and show a number of conflicts of interest between Erwin's case and District Attorney Michael A. Ramos. Erwin faces 10 felony counts of perjury and filing false records in relation to gifts he received from a developer. District Attorney Ramos has limited his public comment due to the ongoing corruption probe. His office released this statement: It was the position of this Office from the outset that the recusal motion had no merit in law or fact. We are gratified that the Fourth District Court of Appeal has denied the petition."

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SOBRIETY CHECK POINT TONIGHT
Armed with federal stimulus money, the Sheriff Department along acting as the Twentynine Palms Police Department will conduct a second sobriety check, This evening on Highway 62 in the Downtown Twentynine Palms area. Twentynine Palms Chief of Police, Captain Donnie Miller encourages everyone planning a family gathering over the holidays to first think about how your friends and family will get home after drinking, and designate a driver.

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ANNUAL BIRD COUNT
Each of the citizen scientists who annually braves the elements to take part in the Christmas Bird Count makes an enormous contribution to conservation. From feeder-watchers to field observers everyone who takes part in the Christmas Bird Count does it for love of birds and the excitement of friendly competition -- and with the knowledge that their efforts are making a difference for science and bird conservation. With more on this year’s Christmas Bird Count in Joshua Tree National Park, here is Park Ranger Pat Pilcher...
Attention bird lovers and volunteers: your expertise and enthusiasm are needed for the upcoming Joshua Tree National Park Christmas Bird Count. The count begins at 7:00 am on Monday, January 1. Participants of all skill levels of birding are encouraged to attend. The National Audubon Society sponsors the event that attracts 50,000 observers each year throughout the nation. Volunteers who participate in the bird count add to the understanding of winter birds and local population trends. By finding out what’s going on with the birds, we also learn about the environment as a whole. For the Joshua Tree bird count, inexperienced birders will be partnered with veteran birders. Territories for the count are mapped out ahead so participants know where to start the morning of the count. Volunteer birders should be prepared for an all day event in the field. Contact Joe Zarki at 760-367-5520 to sign up for this years’ Christmas Bird Count.

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MORONGO BASIN HUMANE SOCIETY THRIFT SHOP HALF PRICE SALE
Due to the overwhelming success of its grand re-opening, the Morongo Basin Humane Society thrift store will extend its half-price sale on all items until January 2. Christmas items will be 75 percent off. The store is located on Pioneertown Road in Yucca Valley, and is open 10 to 4 weekdays, 10 to 2 on Saturday. The store is closed on Sunday. All profits from the store go to the Morongo Basin’s only no kill animal shelter in Joshua Tree. Volunteers are also needed at both the thrift store and at the shelter. For more information or to volunteer, call Mimi Mitz at 760-366-9306.

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