What's Up in Stallion Springs?

Stallion Springs CERT

The Stallion Springs CERT team held its basic training classes over the past four weeks. The course prepared residents on what to do during an emergency in the community. The classes included courses in Disaster Preparedness, Fire Safety, Search and Rescue, Medical Operations, Disaster Phychology, Terrorism, and Communications. A total of 23.5 hours was involved. CERT would like to welcome the new members to the team.

Stallion Springs Board of Directors

At the Feb. 20 Board meeting Leslie Wellman was appointed as Vice President of the Board replacing Vince McLaughlin who had previously resigned from the Board.

The Board approved borrowing $2 million over 10 years for the Road Contract and Solid Waste site construction. Approximately $1.6 will go to roads. A map of the proposed road repairs and type of repairs is available at the CSD. The additional money will go towards relocation and replacement of the Solid Waste facility.

The Board also approved $165,000 for the replacement of two police vehicles and several public works vehicles that have come to the end of useful life. The old vehicles were declared surplus and will be sold off to help cover the cost of the new vehicles.

The Board meets on the third Tuesday of every month. The next meeting will be on Tuesday, March 20, at 6 p.m. in the CSD Board Room.

Police Report

Chief Mike Grant is out on medical leave and Sergeant Gary Crowell has been appointed Interim Police Chief.

Please report suspicious activity that is in progress to the SSPD by contacting KCSO dispatch at (661) 861-3110. Do it when you see it. A delay in reporting can allow the suspicious persons to leave the area making it difficult to locate the subjects. Remember to tell the dispatcher that you are in Stallion Springs and requesting a Stallion Springs officer.

If you want to pass on general information, email the SSPD at: [email protected]

CERT

The CPR/AED class scheduled for this month has been re-scheduled for Thursday, November 8, 2018.

CERT regular monthly training will be on April 4. The group will tour the facilities at Woodward West at 6:30 p.m.

POA

The POA will hold a Round Up and Flea Market on Saturday, April 28 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.at the Community Center and are looking for vendors. It will be a large community yard sale in the parking lot and inside the gym. New and craft items will be available in the gym along with yard sale items in the parking lot. Here's your chance to sell your crafts and all of your unwanted items after spring cleaning. Space is limited. To reserve an inside spot or an outside space email [email protected].

The POA is a nonprofit organization with profits going to community needs and the scholarship fund.

Pickleball is here

If you haven't heard yet, Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the USA and we have it here in our very own Stallion Springs Community Center. You can bring your own equipment or you can rent it from the center. The group has purchased 2 nets and play on two courts which are taped off in the Gym. There are also two courts located at the Man O'War park if you prefer the outdoors. Drop in to see if we have games going. Games are based on how many people show up. So, come by, pick up a paddle, and join in on the fun. Shedule is as follows: Mon., Weds. and Sat. 9 a.m./Tues. and Thurs. 6 p.m.

Senior Stretch and Tone

This class offers a complete program of strength training, cardiovascular, balance, flexibility. This class is for beginners and intermediate exercisers, both men and women. Many of the exercises used in this class are physical therapy exercises, for shoulders, knees, hips, and the back. If you are unable to get down on the floor, you may do the floor exercises in a chair. You will need a set of hand weights depending on your fitness level, beginner 1-2 lb dumbbells, intermediate 2-3 lb. dumbbells, and possibly 5lb. for more advanced. You will also need a towel and always bring water. This class is offered every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at the Stallion Springs Community Center.