What's Up in Stallion Springs?

The Stallion Springs Community Service District is asking residents help protect the community by clearing weeds, debris and trash from yards. Tips for debris reduction can be found on the Kern County Fire Department website at http://www.kerncountyfire.org/fireprevention/hazard-reduction or you can call the Stallion Springs Fire Department at (661) 822-3980.

The Stallion Springs CSD has also been included in a Hazard Reduction Grant with Field Institute and they have already begun clearing brush area and roadsides in Stallion Springs. Residents are asked to notify the CSD if they see an area that needs attention.

During the recent storms, Kern County Fire supplied local residents with sandbags. The Stallion Springs CERT Team helped to fill the bags.

Stallion Springs Parks and Recreation is still looking for Seasonal Certified Lifeguards. All candidates must have a Red Cross Lifeguard certificate and complete the online Lifeguard Pre-Assessment. Classes are furnished by Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Park District. Sign-ups are on the TVRPD website. Session 2 dates are Thursday, May 4 from 3:30 to 8:30 p.m .; Friday, May 5 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, May 6 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will be held at TVRPD Distric Offices at 490 W. D St. in Tehachapi.

Fishing reminder

There is a fine for fishing without a permit. A 48-hour permit is available at the Stallion Springs General Store or the CSD for $10. Yearly permits are available only at the District Office. Remember there is no fishing from the bridge or on or near the dam.

Houchin Blood Drive

Houchin Community Blood Bank will be having their next blood drive on Saturday, May 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Stallion Springs Community Service District, 27800 Stallion Springs Dr. Our goal is to collect 37 units of blood, and an opportunity to help save at least 111 lives in our community! Appointment to donate recommended. To make an appointment, visit http://www.HCBB.com/schedule.

In case of emergency

For emergency police, fire and medical calls dial 911 and specify to the dispatcher that you live in Stallion Springs. To reach the police for non-emergency purposes, contact Kern County Dispatch at (800) 861-3110.

Reminder:

All residents are reminded to lock their cars. Bears in the area have learned how to open car doors. Never leave food or scented items in your car. This includes sunscreen, soap and insect repellent. Bears have a highly sensitive sense of smell and can detect even small amounts of food like crumbs, spills and food wrappers. Use ammonia or pine-based cleaners as deterrents. Deodorize garbage cans, feed your pets indoors, keep barbecue grills clean. Bird seed also attracts bears so remove feeders. For more information http://www.wildlife.ca.gov/Keep-Me-Wid/Bear/.