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Community mourns loss of youth
City moves forward
with Trane proposal
with Trane proposal
By REBECCA NEIPP, News Review Staff Writer
RRH CEO says acquisition will help create ‘integrated medical campus’
Hospital buys Drummond building
By REBECCA NEIPP,
News Review Staff Writer
News Review Staff Writer
NCIS raid shuts
down marijuana
co-op
down marijuana
co-op
By REBECCA NEIPP,
News Review Staff Writer
News Review Staff Writer
Friends, family and the Burroughs High School community are
mourning the death of Daniel Bruckman, a 15-year-old student at
Burroughs High School who lost his battle for life on April 25,
2010, at Loma Linda Medical Center.
A celebration of Daniel’s life will be held Saturday, May 8, at 10 a.
m. in the Burroughs High School gymnasium.
“The kids are torn up,” said BHS Principal David Ostash. “He
was such a good-natured young man.” Ostash said that Daniel
was a dedicated student and talented athlete with a good sense
of humor. “Really, he was loved by students and teachers. What a
valuable member of our Burroughs family.”
Ostash said that Daniel’s death — only a few months removed
from the sudden death of fellow classmate Evan Etoch — has left
many students struggling to cope with the loss.
“This loss really affects everyone — particularly the students,
who go home and want answers. They want to know why. That’s
a difficult question to answer.”
One place that has offered solace to Daniel’s family and friends
is the home of his mother, Karen. Students and other visitors
have come to the family home to share their mutual grief.
mourning the death of Daniel Bruckman, a 15-year-old student at
Burroughs High School who lost his battle for life on April 25,
2010, at Loma Linda Medical Center.
A celebration of Daniel’s life will be held Saturday, May 8, at 10 a.
m. in the Burroughs High School gymnasium.
“The kids are torn up,” said BHS Principal David Ostash. “He
was such a good-natured young man.” Ostash said that Daniel
was a dedicated student and talented athlete with a good sense
of humor. “Really, he was loved by students and teachers. What a
valuable member of our Burroughs family.”
Ostash said that Daniel’s death — only a few months removed
from the sudden death of fellow classmate Evan Etoch — has left
many students struggling to cope with the loss.
“This loss really affects everyone — particularly the students,
who go home and want answers. They want to know why. That’s
a difficult question to answer.”
One place that has offered solace to Daniel’s family and friends
is the home of his mother, Karen. Students and other visitors
have come to the family home to share their mutual grief.
| Daniel Bruckman |
The purchase of the former Drummond Medical Group building by the Ridgecrest
Regional Hospital will help create an environment for comprehensive health-care
services, said RRH CEO Jim Suver.
When DMG was facing bankruptcy two years ago, the group tried to sell the
building to RRH, then under the management of former CEO David Mechtenberg.
Suver explained the timing of the purchase related to the current goals of the
hospital.
“I think the main reason is that we really examined our strategic priorities for the
hospital,” he said. “The purchase fits in well with our strategy of recruiting more
doctors and creating an integrated medical campus.”
Regional Hospital will help create an environment for comprehensive health-care
services, said RRH CEO Jim Suver.
When DMG was facing bankruptcy two years ago, the group tried to sell the
building to RRH, then under the management of former CEO David Mechtenberg.
Suver explained the timing of the purchase related to the current goals of the
hospital.
“I think the main reason is that we really examined our strategic priorities for the
hospital,” he said. “The purchase fits in well with our strategy of recruiting more
doctors and creating an integrated medical campus.”
After a special May 3 session of the
Ridgecrest City Council to hear
concerns from a competing bidder,
the council voted to move forward with
a proposal by the Trane Company to
implement a photovoltaic field at
Helmer’s Park, located west of City
Hall.
City Information Systems Manager
Craig Bradley introduced to the
council on April 21 a proposal from
Trane and subcontractor Borrego to
build a $3-million solar field that
would yield 1.8 million kilowatt hours
annually. Bradley told the council that
in a cost-to-production analysis,
Trane penciled out as the lowest-
priced bid.
Ridgecrest City Council to hear
concerns from a competing bidder,
the council voted to move forward with
a proposal by the Trane Company to
implement a photovoltaic field at
Helmer’s Park, located west of City
Hall.
City Information Systems Manager
Craig Bradley introduced to the
council on April 21 a proposal from
Trane and subcontractor Borrego to
build a $3-million solar field that
would yield 1.8 million kilowatt hours
annually. Bradley told the council that
in a cost-to-production analysis,
Trane penciled out as the lowest-
priced bid.
Naval Criminal Investigative Services
reportedly closed down a medical
marijuana dispensary in China Lake
Acres, and arrested five individuals as
part of the operation.
“The investigation is ongoing, so
additional details will not be released
at this time,” said Ed Buice, NCIS
public affairs officer.
He said he is not at liberty to discuss
the NCIS involvement in the case,
since “To do so gets into the
elements of the offense.”
reportedly closed down a medical
marijuana dispensary in China Lake
Acres, and arrested five individuals as
part of the operation.
“The investigation is ongoing, so
additional details will not be released
at this time,” said Ed Buice, NCIS
public affairs officer.
He said he is not at liberty to discuss
the NCIS involvement in the case,
since “To do so gets into the
elements of the offense.”
Bystanders assist victims of collision
By REBECCA NEIPP, News Review Staff Writer
Witnesses at the scene of a late-night collision helped a Palmdale family hit
by a suspected drunk driver at the corner of China Lake and Ridgecrest
boulevards.
Ridgecrest Police Department arrived on the scene at about 11:20 p.m. to find
citizens assisting the victims.
RPD reports allege that 19-year-old Frederick Hillabrand of Trona ran a red
light while traveling northbound on China Lake Boulevard. His truck collided
with the vehicle of a Palmdale family of three.
Former emergency medical technician Briahlen Hand and her fiancée had
just ordered dinner from Denny’s when she spotted the upside-down
hatchback.
by a suspected drunk driver at the corner of China Lake and Ridgecrest
boulevards.
Ridgecrest Police Department arrived on the scene at about 11:20 p.m. to find
citizens assisting the victims.
RPD reports allege that 19-year-old Frederick Hillabrand of Trona ran a red
light while traveling northbound on China Lake Boulevard. His truck collided
with the vehicle of a Palmdale family of three.
Former emergency medical technician Briahlen Hand and her fiancée had
just ordered dinner from Denny’s when she spotted the upside-down
hatchback.
She said the two adults in the car had
climbed out. Another witness, a man whose
name is unknown, had knocked out the back
window in attempt to rescue the toddler
suspended in her car seat in the back. Hand
climbed through the broken glass to help
unclip the child. The other assistant drew her
out of the vehicle and handed her to her
parents.
“The little girl wasn’t harmed,” said Hand.
“But what’s amazing is she wasn’t even
crying. She looked like she couldn’t have been
more than two years old.”
climbed out. Another witness, a man whose
name is unknown, had knocked out the back
window in attempt to rescue the toddler
suspended in her car seat in the back. Hand
climbed through the broken glass to help
unclip the child. The other assistant drew her
out of the vehicle and handed her to her
parents.
“The little girl wasn’t harmed,” said Hand.
“But what’s amazing is she wasn’t even
crying. She looked like she couldn’t have been
more than two years old.”