What's Up in Stallion Springs?

Police Chief Mike Grant reports, the Stallion Springs Police Department assisted the Kern County Sheriff at the Erskine Fire. Two units responded to the Fire on Thursday, June 23 and again on Friday, June 24. The third unit covered calls in the Tehachapi area when needed on June 23, 24, and 25.

On June 25 our officer established a command post and called out Kern County Search and Rescue to search for a missing adult female in the Golden Hills area.

We also had Stallion Springs CERT on standby for the Bear Valley Cumberland fire, Erskine Fire and Missing adult female incident.

Grant said he would like to add that, "I thanked the entire CERT for all of their ongoing assistance and ready willingness to help our police department. I requested many things during this period and they were consistently there, standing by to help. I can't begin to express how much I and my officers appreciate their commitment to the safety of our community."

CERT

Stallion Springs CERT held a Large Animal Emergency Preparedness informational meeting for residents of Stallion Springs and the surrounding areas on Thursday, July 7. Residents were advised, what to do with their animals, where to take them, and what information regarding the animal will be needed by those at an animal evacuation center when we experience that inevitable disaster of wildland fire, earthquake or flood.

Board of Directors Election

The Stallion Springs Community Services District Board of Directors will have three seats up for election on the November 8, 2016 Consolidated General Election ballot. The Board member term is for four years and Regular Board meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month. Special meetings and closed session meetings are held at various times throughout the year. Interested parties will need to pick up a 'Declaration for Candidacy' form from the Auditor-Controller- County Clerk's office from July 18, 2016 until August 12, 2016 before 5 p.m. in Bakersfield. For further information please contact General Manager Lori Rodgers at (661) 822 -3268 or Auditor-Controller County Clerk's Office/Elections at (661) 868-3599 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Fire Prevention

The weed abatement deadline of June 15, 2016 has passed and the Kern County Fire Department will be issuing fines for properties not mowed or abated. The District implements a weed abatement program that will mow your lot for a nominal fee, if needed. Contact the CSD office at (661) 822-3268 to be placed on the weed abatement list. The District has begun cutting lots but it is a slow process due to the number of lots needing to be cut.

If you are out cutting your yard or lot remember to have water or fire extinguishers handy as the slightest spark can start a fire in these dry conditions.

Stallion Springs Board of Directors.

Meet on the third Tuesday of every month. The next meeting will be on Tuesday, July 19, at 6 p.m. at the CSD Board Room.

Property Owners Association

The POA meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Everyone is welcome. The next meeting is scheduled for July, 26 in the CSD Board Room.

4-H meets on the second Friday of the The Neighborhood Watch meeting is held on the third Wednesday of the month, the next meeting is on July 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the CSD. You do not have to reside in Stallion Springs to attend.

SSNW has its own Facebook page: "Stallion Springs Neighborhood Watch" and is a "Closed Group", open to SS Residents. "Like" the page and request to join us. The SS Bulletin Board page is "Public" and was created for all our SS Community Groups to share their meetings and events in one location.

Houchin Blood Drive at the CSD, August 13, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.