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Will I Need a Converter TV Box ??
If you are receiving your television signals from a local San Bernardino County TV translator site, Channel 14 through 62, you WILL NOT need a converter box, as these sites are currently exempt from the digital conversion as they are low power (100 watts or less).
On Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at the monthly CSD meeting, a significant number of Morongo Valley residents heard a proposal from Mike Cipra, Desert Program Manager for the 340,000 member National Park Conservation Association (NPCA). The mission of this national organization is "To protect and enhance America's National Parks for present and future generations." Time and space do not allow a synopsis of Mr. Cipra's entire presentation, in short, he asked the community's support to make the BLM managed Big Morongo Canyon Preserve (BMCP) a part of Joshua Tree National Park. Currently the Preserve is defined as an "Area of Critical Environmental Concern" - a designation that offers no protection from projects like the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power's proposed "Green Path North" power transmission towers. If the area was part of the National Park, such projects could not be considered.
Friends of BMPC President, Dave Miller joined Mike Cipra in fielding some questions and concerns from the audience:
- If the Preserve becomes part of BMCP, will we have to pay to use the Preserve?
- No - day to day operations will remain the same and no changes will be evident to Morongo Valley residents.
- Will any private lands be a part of the transfer, should it happen?
- No - involved organizations are very sensitive to the private lands issue. No "in holdings" would be included.
- What about fire suppression if the area becomes part of a National Park?
- National Parks now suppress fires within their borders due to the increase of non-native grasses.
- Is the Preserve management on Board?
- The Friends of BMCP fully supports the proposal to include BMCP into Joshua Tree National Park.
Mr. Cipra asked audience members and the CSD Board to write to Representative Jerry Lewis and endorse the proposal. The overwhelming majority of the audience endorsed the proposal. Your Board would like to hear from a larger percentage of MV constituents before writing a letter of support.
Please take a moment to offer input and/or gather more information. Limited information and contact info. for Representative Jerry Lewis is available @ the CSD office: 363-6454 or mvcsd@roadrunner.com
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FIRE DEPARTMENT NEWS
Calls for the month of October
23 medical aids
3 public service
1 wild land fire
2 smoke checks
5 traffic collisions
2 vehicle fires
1 refuse fire
2 residential alarms
1 miscellaneous call.
Over 85% of the call load was medical calls. Year to date, approximately 70% of the over calls have been medical calls (235 of a total 380).
While we all slept on Thursday, November 13, 2008 the Valley averted a firestorm like the Inland Empire experienced. A fire was reported @ 11:40p.m. on a ridge top, near the Gun Range. Winds were gusting over 65 mile per hour and blew a campfire out of control. Incredibly in an area with no water supply, in adverse conditions, Morongo Valley Fire Department and neighboring departments contained the blase to approximately 10 acres and had 100% by 4:00 a.m. Friday, November 14, 2008. Our fire fighters stayed on scene until noon as a precaution ensuring our safety. Great job guys! Let's all help our responders by calling 911 any time you think you see flames or smell smoke. Please do not assume someone else already reported any incident.
Children's Library
The Morongo Valley Children's Library is seeking funds to enhance the science and nature reference section. Librarian Cheryl Jordan hosts Storytelling Hour every Saturday morning at 10:00 with guest storytellers. "Miss Cheryl" does a peerless job expanding the programming offered to our children. Thursday afternoons feature art and theater instruction led by experienced, volunteer instructors. Who knows what quality program Cheryl will envision to complement the new science and nature books!
Advertise in the Morongo Valley Newsletter -
Want to tell people about what you do? There's no better place than the MV Newsletter. Delivered to every address in the 92256 Zip Code, it's a captive audience that wants to know about your products, services, hours of operation and more. Contact Mike Pollack at Golden State Water for more details (363-7628).
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Morongo Valley's Own Clean Team.
Click HERE For Info
Reaching out to the Morongo Basin to strengthen non-profit organiziations by helping them achieve their goals.
Groves Cabin Theatre...
in Morongo Valley. 5-4523.
There is a basic website up for the Groves Cabin Theatre. It will be
expanded shortly.
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