What's Up in Stallion Springs?

Stallion Springs resident Joel Beckman has been named 2016 Tehachapi Citizen of the Year. Joel was chosen for his work with STEAM, a nonprofit Arts, Science, and Technology Educational Corporation (AST ) in Tehachapi. Joel will be honored at the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce's annual Installation and Recognition Gala on Saturday Jan. 23 at the Villa La Paz in the National Chavez Center in Keene.

Neighborhood Watch, CERT Joint meeting

Stallions Springs Neighborhood Watch and CERT joined together for a joint meeting on Wednesday, January 13, for a program on what to do in an "Active Shooter" situation.

What would be your role in an active shooter incident? How would you be notified? Where would you go? What should you bring? What can you expect? 

Police Chief Mike Grant gave a presentation to a standing-room-only crowd. Grant reviewed how the situation was handled during the San Bernardino terrorist attack and the roll of the police and first responders as well as how input from the victims helped during the event. Grant put emphasis on the need for a plan should anyone be caught in this type of situation. You should have a predetermined meeting place, like your car in the parking lot in case you get separated. This is especially true in public places like the mall, sporting events or the theater. Remember the basics. Run, if possible run in the direction the police are coming from, as they have cleared the area behind them. Hide, get down low and get as much material, furniture, etc., as possible between you and the shooter and be quiet. Fight, only if necessary, and try to distract the shooter by throwing something to draw their attention away from you.

CERT began its certification program on January 20 but there is still time to sign up and attend the classes. Contact Sandy Young at 661-412-CERT for more information.

CERT is distributing the "Names and Numbers" phone books as part of a fund raising event but it also allows its members an opportunity to get to know the community better in the event an emergency arises.

Police Report

The Stallion Springs Police Department for December reported seven arrests, issued four citations, took 40 reports, and 64 calls for service. They were called out four times, did nine Want and Warrant checks, 16 field interviews, 85 officer initiated investigations, handled two medical assists and impounded two vehicles. The CSU Police Volunteers completed 69 vacation house checks and monitored the school bus stop on six occasions.

During the weeks of Dec. 14 and Dec. 21 there were several reports of mail theft. A case has been filed by the Kern County District Attorney's Office against an adult female subject for past mail thefts. The investigation is ongoing.

Board vacancy

The vacancy on the Stallion Springs Board of Directors remains open. The Board was unable to appoint a replacement for the retired member within the 60 day limit as required by law. The matter now goes to the Board of Supervisors to fill the vacancy. The Supervisors will advertise the position and notices will be posted as required. For more information as to how to apply for the vacancy, contact Supervisor Zack Schrivner at 661-868-3670 or the Stallion Springs CSD at 661-822-3268. They have 30 days to fill the vacancy.

Upcoming Events

Houchin Blood Bank's upcoming blood drives are scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 27 and Apr 3 from 9 to 1 p.m. in the CSD parking lot.

Stallion Springs Board of Directors meet on the third Tuesday of every month. The Febuary meeting will be on Tuesday, Feb. 16 at 6 p.m. at the CSD Board Room.

Property owners Association meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the CSD Board room. The next meeting is scheduled for Jan. 26.

4-H meets on the second Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the library. For more information about the Stallion Springs 4-H group contact, Lori Rogers at (661)822-3268.

The Neighborhood Watch meeting is held on the third Wednesday of the month, at 6:30 p.m. at the CSD. You do not have to reside in Stallion Springs to attend.