What's Up in Stallion Springs?

The districts Waste Water plant Operating Permit was renewed on October 9. The new permit will go into effect December 1 giving the CSD five years to upgrade the waste water plant to tertiary treatment without violation or penalties. Water production was down by 15.9 percent from August 2014 and 10.9 percent from September of 2013. Waste water flow was down by over 500,000 gallons over August 2014.

The Water Conservation Coordinator, currently funded through grant monies, has implemented several programs including a toilet rebate program, landscape irrigation audit and a shower head swap out program. For more information on these programs contact Liz Block at Tehachapi Cummings County Water District at (661) 822-5504.

The Districts Auditor audited the District’s finances and left with positive preliminary findings. The Districts net position was $458,038 last year, as compared to $325,339 the year before.

September 13, Houchin Blood Drive results: Out of 32 persons registered, we had 29 donations. Please sign up at the CSD or by calling Houchin at (661) 616-2505 to donate on November 8.

The Stallion Springs Neighborhood Watch (SSNW) booth at Oktoberfest signed up three new members, handed out info/flyers, and sold 50/50 raffle tickets. Raffle tickets grossed $177 and netted $89, with $88 going to Katrina Sills, who held the winning raffle ticket. Thanks to the following volunteers for making this event a success: Ronda Killian, Judy Reed, Jackie Shelton, Diane Andrade, Bryan Lindsey, Mary Ellen Nichols, Joani Clark, and Heather Tingley.

We welcome our newest SSNW Block Leader Volunteer, Dominique Dieken, who lives on Pellesier-South, and joined us this month. This area originally formed their private NW group, led by Chris Anderson, who has since moved away. Thanks to Dominique this area in Cummings Valley again will have NW coverage. Chief Grant encourages us to get our neighbors to join our SSNW group.

Sergeant Gary Crowell gave a Power Point presentation on meth problem: “Frost Pipe”. Crowell used the term “frost bite” as an analogy for meth as it is sometimes called “ice”. He gave a brief history of the drug and showed examples of meth, kits and pipes from our area. Crowell listed some of the short term effects of the drug and showed examples on slides of the effects of use.

In the month of September the Stallion Springs Police Department logged three arrests and issued 10 citations. There were 128 calls for service, 89 reports, 55 want and warrant checks, 123 officer-initiated investigations, and 63 field interviews. One vehicle was impounded.

SSPD officers, SSPD Community Service unit and the Stallion CERT team assisted in the GranFondo bike ride in September, keeping riders safe, traffic flowing and manning Stallion Hospitality center.

The SSPD CSU preformed 25 vacation house checks, monitored school bus stops and assisted with administrative duties.

SSPD Officers, in addition to their regular duties, received training in domestic violence, autism spectrum and law enforcement training, AB1371 (bicyclist buffer zone), firearms qualification and law enforcement response to terrorism.

Friday, Oct. 31 @ 6:15 -8 p.m. Trunk or Treat at the Community Center: Consider joining others in handing out candy in the parking lot. Decorate your car, bring wrapped candy and join in the fun. Cars should be in the Community Canter parking lot by 5:45 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 7 @ 7 p.m. Family Movie Night: “Game Plan” at the Community Center. FREE

Saturday, Nov.8, @ 10 a.m. weather permitting. Fun Run: Second Annual Turkey Trot. Racers meet at the Community Center.First place wins a turkey. All runners MUST register and pay the $20 registration fee by Nov. 24. Fee includes a t-shirt.

Saturday, Nov. 8 @ 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Houchin Blood Drive at the Community Center continues to be a partnership between CERT and the Stallion Springs CSD.

Friday, Nov.21 @ 7 p.m. Family Movie Night: “Pocahontas” at the Community Center. FREE