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Stallion Springs CERT

Stallion Springs CERT held a BBQ lunch at Dedication of their new Communications Building on Saturday, Oct. 15. The new building houses a repeater to extend the range and quality of radio communications in the event of an emergency.

Team Leader Sandy Young in thanking the group said, "Your commitment and your involvement with Stallion Springs CERT has allowed us to attain our vision of a communications system that serves the residents of Stallion Springs and beyond."

Mary Beth Garrison, President of Cheers for Charity was CSD General Manager during the 2011 Comanche Complex fire which was the first real test of the CERT team. The fire showed that communication was a real challenge and the quest began to improve the communications system. Mary Beth and her group have provided over $7,500 to assist CERT in reaching their goal in obtaining the equipment to solve the communications problems. Garrison said that "During the fire was the time I really, really, came to appreciate the intense value of CERT and the volunteers. You guys stayed 24 hours; no one could have paid the volunteers money to do a better job."

Ryan Rush, Field Representative for County Supervisor Zack Scrivner complemented the group on being ready for a disaster when it happens.

CERT has been serving Stallion Springs for 13 years.

Chili Cook Off

It's Chili Cook Off time. The Second Annual Chili Cook Off will be held on Saturday, Nov. 12 from 1 p.m. till the chili runs out at the Stallion Springs Community Center. Just $5 for 6 tastes of the fabulous Chili, Hotdogs, beer, wine and soda will be available for purchase along with a bake sale. You can also test your skills at the corn hole tournament. For more information contact Lea Martinez at [email protected] or 822-0270.

Stallion Springs Holiday Boutique

Saturday, Nov. 12, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Community Center. Get a jump start on your holiday shopping and support small local businesses. Interested vendors should contact Amanda at 823-7883 or pick up an application at the CSD.

Trunk or Treat

Trunk or treat will be held on Oct. 31 starting at 6:15 p.m. sponsored by the Parks and recreation Department. Cars must be parked by 5:45 p.m.

There will be Trick or Treating, a haunted hallway and free and fun carnival games. Come Join in the fun. Call 822-3268 for more details.

Police Report

The Stallion Springs Police Department for the month of September reported four arrests, 36 want and warrant checks, and conducted eight field interviews, There were 64 reports filed, 82 calls for service, three on-call callouts, two impounds and one medical assist.

The Police Volunteers, CSU, completed 84 vacation house checks,3 infrastructure checks and 5 school bus checks.

Monthly police reports are included in the SSCSD Board Agendas and can be found at the CSD website http://www.mysscsd.com under "Board Packet & Agenda" link on Home Page. Select appropriate date to view contents.

SSPD Non-Emergency Response: 1-661-861-3110 (1-800-861-3110), Kern County Sheriffs' Office (KCSO) Dispatch. Your request for SSPD action needs to be logged in at KCSO Dispatch FIRST so it is on record that SSPD was asked to respond to an incident! DO NOT CALL SSPD at CSD, or SSPD personal cell phones, to make your report or request!

Stallion Springs Board of Directors.

Meet on the third Tuesday of every month. The next meeting will be on Tuesday, Nov. 15, at 6 p.m. at the CSD Board Room.

The Neighborhood Watch

Regular meeting are held on the third Wednesday of the month, the next meeting is on Nov. 16 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.

Ladies Craft Night

Come join the group and make a two tier caddy. Thursday, Nov. 10, 6 p.m. to

8 p.m., at the Community Center. Cost is just $20.