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Volume 14 • June 2019A Monthly Publication of The Bear Valley Springs Association and

The Bear Valley Community Services District

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What a great time of year! Beau-tiful hues of green, blues and yel-lows litter our hills and valley floor. We should be so thankful of where we live and what a great commu-nity we have. We live in a para-dise, with two lakes, golf course, dog park, nature trails, equestrian center and equine trails, camp-grounds, increased participation in youth sports and recreation, our own restaurant and country club not to mention a work out facility and our own shooting range. This is a community that affords almost anyone that wants to get involved in an activity the ability to do so.

So this leads me into the main point of my article this month, which is maintenance of our ame-nities. After a few weeks of discus-sions with the staff and finance committee, our new amenity fee was established and approved. I want to thank all the committee

members, who sacrificed their long hours two times a week for the last couple of months, work-ing, discussing and crunching numbers to establish the amenity fee. The goal is, and always will be, to not increase the fees to the point of financial distress, but make sure we have enough reserve funds to maintain, repair and re-place any aging, damaged or worn out amenities. The next couple of years are going to be tough ones, as we (members) are experiencing increases in almost every aspect of our community. Golf mainte-nance has increased, recreational activities have exponentially in-creased over the last few years as our demographics change, the equestrian center maintenance has increased, insurances, our parking lots will need resurfacing, staff-ing and wages are all increasing and will continue to increase into the future. Each and every time we add a new amenity, our asso-ciation dues are affected, which

means our wallets are affected. As a board we have the fiscal re-sponsibility to the members that we are as frugal as possible with the assessment funds. By main-taining our community amenities, we maintain and promote prop-erty values, which makes BVS a place where people seek to live. My point here is, we should not propose any additional amenities, as with each new amenity comes added costs, maintenance and li-abilities. We need to maintain the amenities we have and be thankful for what we do enjoy.

On April 17, the BVSA joined with the CSD in a town hall meeting. The main topic was the proposed installation of (5) five AT&T cellular phone towers in and around BVS. The presenta-tion, in my opinion, was lacking in detail and could have been better prepared with additional drawings and depictions of the proposed sites. The photographic depiction of the elevation of the proposed sites did not include the actu-al fencing and containment area for the equipment, which may be more intrusive than the actual tower itself. We were given a ver-bal description of what it could look like, and I hope I took good enough notes. The actual area that would contain the cellular equip-ment will be an 8’ tall X 15’ wide X 34’ long block wall. This structure will be placed near the base of each tower. Each one of these contain-ment areas would be landscaped or surrounded by some type of trees or shrubs as to camouflage the area, per the presenter.

A couple of points were present-ed at the meeting, and once again, I hope my notes serve us well. One statement was that our property

values would be adversely affected if the towers were to be installed. I researched this topic both on the California Association of Realtors website and the National Associa-tion of Realtors website and found articles relating to this topic. These articles are available to all of you. If you are concerned about this issue, then I would encourage you to research those articles and draw your own conclusions.

The next issue was the health aspect of the magnetic radiation effect on surrounding homes, wildlife and vegetation. I looked at a number of articles, and I was not able to find a definitive study that suggests any harmful effects from these towers. I did read a number of articles published in the UK, in which the information given suggests a possible health hazard within a certain area, but no de-finitive articles here in the USA. That’s not to say they don’t exist; I just didn’t find any that were spe-cific in this area of my research. This project or proposed project is a Federal Government grant in an effort to bring areas such as ours into the technology of today and increase our emergency response coordination, connectivity and increase cellular coverage. I was not able to find any mandates by the Federal Government or by the State of California regarding the installation of this type of project. My opinion is that the state and lo-cal governments’ stand to receive some type of federal funding in the event the towers are installed.

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With summer upon us, we naturally turn our attention to fixing roads: water leak patch-es, potholes from the winter season, and other repairs that have come to our attention. This work is largely cyclical; every year, starting in late spring when permanent patching materials are available, we start the pro-cess of repairing our roads. But there is a shortcoming in this ap-proach, especially as it relates to our community. It speaks mostly to a reactive philosophy: some-thing goes wrong, we fix it. Now, on the surface, there is nothing wrong with this response. Emer-gencies happen, unforeseen problems arise, and we must address them – that’s what we’re here for. But it can’t be the only reason we are here, or the only approach we use. If we allow

ourselves to slip too much into the reactive mindset, pretty soon all we’re doing is putting out fires, and not really doing a very good job at that.

Take for instance a particu-larly wet storm we had in April. Because of this storm, all other work had to be put on hold while crews went to different locations to clean up silt that had washed onto our roadways. But the sense of urgency this created means that, historically, we hadn’t real-ly totally cleaned up these areas. We removed most of the silt in the street and moved on to other locations, focusing on coverage (quantity) over quality. This only kicks the can further down the road. If a project is worth doing, it’s worth finishing.

Because of the size of our Roads crew (five employees), most jobs require the full staff to perform. Take for example the following maintenance activities:Crackseal: 5 peopleErosion control/repair: 5 peo-ple

Patching: 5 peopleSnow and Ice Control: 6 peopleTree Trimming: 4-5 peopleCulvert Cleaning: 4-6 people

While there are many oth-er activities staff is involved in on a day-to-day basis, hope-fully this illustrates one of our challenges: most core service activities require a full staff to perform, which means nothing else happens during that time. Now, we’ve learned to leverage our resources, and we’re always looking for ways to do more with less. For example, in April and May as we engaged in our weed spraying program (two people), we did this for a few hours in the mornings while the remainder of our roads staff was filling pot-holes, repairing signs, etc. Then they would all go out and work on crack sealing. But if any other activity called for our immediate attention, crack sealing had to stop.

One of the challenges of our area and road network is that there are not a lot of alternate routes to take when road main-tenance is happening. Add to this the absence of, or minimum shoulder area, and that means that for almost all maintenance activities performed in the road-way, we have to add two people

to the crew for traffic control (flagging). That’s why patching takes five people: three to do the work while two make sure the crew is safe by performing traffic control. Even pothole patching takes a minimum of two people: one to fill the hole and the other to watch for traffic. If the repair is more extensive, then the crew size can quickly increase to four or five. And again, when this happens, other activities have to wait.

Hopefully this helps to illus-trate some of the challenges we are facing and how easy it is to slip into a reactive mindset. Thus, we find ourselves face-to-face with “The Road Less Main-tained.”

Of course, much of the road less maintained has to do with available funds, but experience proves that a solid approach to project scheduling, process con-trol, and work management/efficiency is also crucial in a well-maintained infrastructure. And that’s where we come to “The Road Less Traveled.”

To me, the road less traveled is the proactive approach we have largely been missing. I see roads that don’t look like they have had much long-term maintenance

The Road Less Traveled vs. The Road Less MaintainedSubmitted by

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Late last year, the Bear Valley Police Department arrested a subject on numerous charges of mail and identity theft. Recent-ly, another resident reported a similar crime, where their credit card was stolen from their mail-box and fraudulently used in local businesses. In yet anoth-er case, residents found several opened parcel packages discard-ed along the roadway. Your po-lice department is working hard to prevent mail and package theft, but these and other cases underscore the need for resi-dents to do their best to protect themselves against this growing crime. Unfortunately, statistics show a sharp increase in mail and package thefts around the valley this year so far.

Below are ways residents can help prevent becoming a victim of mail and package theft.Pick up Mail Promptly

Pick up your mail promptly after delivery. Try not to leave it in your mailbox overnight. If you’re expecting checks, credit cards, or other negotiable items, ask a trusted friend or neighbor to pick up your mail.informed delivery

Informed Delivery is a free service from the United States Postal Service. When mail is in transit, the Post Office scans the outside of your envelopes, mag-azines, and larger mail items. After signing up for Informed Delivery, the USPS will email you each morning showing you images of your incoming mail before the mail is actually de-livered. While you won’t be able to see the inside of your mail until it arrives, it can be helpful to know if an important letter is being delivered later that day. My wife and I use this free ser-vice. It’s helpful and convenient. Try it!

To sign up for this program, go to https://informeddeliv-ery.usps.com/box/pages/intro/start.action

Suspend deliveryWhen leaving for a few days

or weeks, contact the post office and suspend your mail delivery until you return. Do this sever-al days prior to your departure to ensure delivery is suspended before you leave.Packages

For Bear Valley, the Informed Delivery program does not yet include packages. Residents who are expecting packages should diligently track their packages through UPS, FedEx, or the USPS to minimize the opportunity a thief has to steal your package. You can also con-tact the USPS and schedule the delivery of your package for a certain day when it is conve-nient for you. Lastly, consider having your packages sent to more secure alternative loca-tions.Report Suspicious People

If you see something, say something. Mail thieves try their best to blend in as normal residents retrieving their mail. When you see strange vehicles or pedestrians loitering around mail boxes, call the non-emer-gency number for dispatch at 661-861-3110 and a Bear Valley PD officer will be dispatched. Report all incidents of Mail and Package theft

All mail and package thefts should be reported to the Po-lice Department. This is an easy process. Simply call the dispatch phone number above and tell the dispatcher you wish to report the theft. You have the option of having an officer call you on the phone to take your report, or come to your house.

In the coming months, you will hear more about new access technology at the gate that I’m hopeful will help stem the tide on mail and package thefts. But for now, residents shouldn’t au-thorize unknown visitors into the valley. This often occurs when residents sell household items of property on popular virtual classified websites such as Letgo, Offerup, and Facebook Marketplace.

Be safe.

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It is very important to check for leaks in your sprinkler system. Undetected leaks can result in in-creased water bills and wasted wa-ter. Below is an excerpt written by Amy Vickers, a water conservation expert.

Leaks in an irrigation system can occur in several places. Most leaks occur because a valve fails to shut completely, but leaks in system pipes are not unheard of.

Broken heads, while not techni-cally a “leak”, waste water when the system is operating. Indications of leakage include overgrown or par-ticularly green areas of turf, sog-gy areas around spray heads and aboveground hoses, jammed spray heads, and torn hoses. In drip sys-tems, leakage problems may be the result of tubing or tape that have been damaged by foot traffic of gnawing and chewing animals.

To detect a leak in your irriga-tion system, you must shut down all water use inside your home and be certain that there is no leakage

occurring indoors. Once you have done this, you can use your water meter to see if any water continues to flow into your system.

Irrigation system leaks can vary in size and intensity depending on the location and water pressure. If your system develops a large leak in a pipe or valve, you will probably find out about it quick-ly. Your lawn will be soggy, the ground around the leaking pipe will be soft and muddy. Small and slow leaks are much more difficult to detect and pinpoint. You will probably need to use the low flow

leak detector wheel on your water meter to determine if any water is flowing. If you do have a slow leak, tracking it down within your sprinkler system may also take some effort. A leaking valve will often result in a flooded valve box or at least a very wet valve box. A slow leak in a piece of pipe may re-quire the services of a professional leak detection firm to locate.

Sources: Vickers, Amy. 2001. Handbook of Water Use and Con-servation. Water Plow Press, Am-herst, Massachusetts.

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A very obnoxious weed with a pretty name: Yellow Starthistle (YST). This scourge on the land of the western U.S. was discovered in the Tehachapi area and Bear Valley Springs in 1990 by Chuck McCol-lough (founder of Triassic Leg-acy Winery). In Northern Cal-ifornia, yellow starthistle is out of control, wast-ing up to 15 million acres of range and farm land. We do not want

it to get any more out of control here. This very invasive weed is unpleasant, as it has sharp needles around each flower, which neither man nor beast would walk into. It will out-compete native and other invasive plants and weeds, as it has a very deep tap root. It will suck the soil around it dry to a dangerous extent, possibly af-fecting the water table. Plants bolt and flower continuously through-out the summer months, requir-ing constant monitoring.

The BVCSD no longer has a Yel-low Starthistle control program, except on CSD-owned land and rights-of-way. It is now necessary that the property owners control any YST on their land. And it is required by the CSD and BVSA

that YST or any invasive weeds be removed.

I encourage you to go on the inter-net to see pictures of YST at all of its stages, so that you can recognize it at its earliest stages on your property. For the earlier YST is identified, the easier it is to control.

Before flowers appear, the YST may be removed by cutting it off at ground level — I find a shovel is easier than a hoe to accomplish this. The plant may be left on the ground. However, once flowers (seed) are present, the plant must be carefully disposed of at the yellow starthistle burn area at the CSD green waste disposal area. I recommend accumulating it on a tarp rather than trying to get the sticker-ie plant into a trash bag. No plastic is to be dumped in the burn pit.

Before many YST flowers ap-pear, “Star Thistle Killer” is a clopyradid herbicide product

that is appropriate for both pre-and post-emergent spray con-

trol. Or YST can be sprayed with a post-emergent such as 2,4-D (preferred) or Roundup. Once any flowers erupt, a much stronger

concentration of the herbicide is required; and, when fully flow-ered, the plant can no longer be effectively controlled by spray-ing. Never mow or weed-whack YST, as the stem will be left and it will simply re-grow closer to the ground. And, if the plant is in flower, it will spread the seeds.

Again, before many flowers have appeared, spray with “Star Thistle Killer” or 2,4-D. After heavy flowering and for small in-festations, cut it off at ground level with a shovel or hoe. Then, if there are flowers, remove the plants carefully to the CSD burn pit.

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treatment since they were built in the 1970’s. This is not meant to criticize or slight any work, deci-sion, or approach that has come before us, only to make an ob-servation to help us understand how we got here and, more im-portantly, how we can most ef-fectively move forward. It’s actu-ally encouraging that our roads aren’t in a lot worse shape! Most of them display a solid base with minor structural issues, which leads me to believe we can pro-long the life of the network (gen-

erally speaking) by creating and implementing a proactive resur-facing program. This may possi-bly include several maintenance methods such as crack seal, chip seal, micro surfacing, slurry seal, thin overlays, and full-depth re-habilitation. But one thing is for certain: we need a deliberate and disciplined pavement preserva-tion program.

Since arriving here, I have been working on not only as-sessing all of the roads in the District, but also in developing a program that will take a more

proactive approach to maintain-ing our pavement quality. As stated earlier, one of the chal-lenges we face is that as soon as we start an activity like crack seal, which research has prov-en is the most cost-effective maintenance activity you can perform on a roadway, all other necessary activities stop. And since there are so many other competing activities, crack seal very often doesn’t even happen. Public Works management staff are working together to develop strategies to overcome these is-

sues. This might include leverag-ing out tasks like traffic control, taking on larger maintenance activities like chip seal with in-house staff, contracting large patch work, and so on.

So, to come full circle, “The Road Less Maintained” is where we have been and currently are. “The Road Less Traveled” is a fo-cused, dedicated, and proactive approach to pavement mainte-nance and preservation. That’s the road we’re committed to tak-ing, and taking it will make all the difference.

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BVS SPeciaL inteReStS and oRganiZationS• Bear Valley shooters Shooting Range – Hours Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Contact Mark Wood (858) 761-2578 for more information.• Boy scout trooP 135 – Age 11 to 18. Contact Scoutmaster Kirk Newman @ 821-7011• cert – Training BVS residents to be prepared and ready to serve in the event of a local disaster situation. Contact Jim Nelson @ 821-5205.• cuB scout trooP 135 – Grades 1st through 5th grade. Contact Cub Master Jon Read 909-268-3297.• emergency amateur radio team – This team is made up of licensed amateur radio operators in BVS who donate their services in times of an emergency. Weekly net check-in Sunday evenings at 7 p.m. 146.700Mhz(-) PL123.0. Contact John Dan Mason @ (661) 203-8398• friday night Bridge Party – Relaxed atmosphere for couples and singles to enjoy social Bridge. Contact Carol Burdick @ 821-7213 or Elaine Williams @ 821-5768• grizzlies swim team – We swim year-round. Recreational and competitive. Contact Debbie Papac @ 821-6541• historical society – Provides an opportunity for good fellowship and encourages the residents of Bear Valley to become interested in the preservation of this community’s historical past. Contact Judy Reynolds @ 821-7035.• ladies Bunco night – The dice start rolling at 5:30PM (summer) and 3:00PM (win-ter). We meet at the Whiting Center the first Sunday of every month. Contact the Whiting Center 821-6641• oak tree Bridge cluB – Provides a friendly and relaxed atmosphere to enjoy Dupli-cate Bridge. Contact Rich Kemmerer 661-342-0265• P & J Bridge cluB – Contact Chris Schaeffer @ 661-771-2373• senior softBall – Anyone that can’t catch, pitch, throw, or bat will fit right in. This is not competitive in any way. You or your spouse has to be 50 years old or older and want to have fun, meet new people, and get some exercise at the same time. Come on out. Ev-eryone is welcome. Tuesdays at 3PM weather permitting. Contact Lisa Burt @ 821-0850 or [email protected]• trail trekkers – Enhancing club member enjoyment of existing trail system within Bear Valley. Increase knowledge in the safe long-distance. Contact Carol Miller @ 821-8966.• sPinners and weaVers – Exchanging of techniques & support. Contact Elaine Max-well @ 821-1680 or Rona Samuels @ 821-5828.• Volunteers in Police serVice (ViPs) – Contact Jay Carlyn, Captain, at 661-858-4106 or Karen Rathbun, Lieutenant for brochure and information.

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In the next several weeks, the Bear Valley CSD will unveil the new Gate Access Control Sys-tem you may have heard about. This new system, using the latest in access control technology, is designed to make Bear Valley safer, and provide a much more convenient way for residents to manage visitors and expedite their own entry into the Valley. The information that follows will give you some general de-tails about the new system. More information about this project can be found on the CSD’s web-site at www.bvcsd.com.out with the old

The current system is full of security holes. Unfortunately, non-residents with nefarious in-tentions attempt entry into our valley all the time. We’ve seen

counterfeit passes, windshield stickers and amenity cards pos-sessed by former residents, and six-month contractor passes used fraudulently (don’t get me started on contractor passes). With over 6,500 vehicles enter-ing and exiting the gate daily, the current process is susceptible to fraud and gate staff is limited on what they can do to stop it.

The current system for pro-cessing visitors is cumbersome. Residents call or fax a request for a pass (who faxes anymore?). A colored paper pass is printed. The color depends on the type of visitor (there are too many different types and colors to name here). The visitor picks up the pass upon entry and his or her vehicle license plate number is hand recorded on a clipboard. Yes, in 2019 we’re still using a clipboard. Not for long. 21st century Security

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Residents will be able to pur-chase Radio Frequency Identi-fication (RFID) tags to affix to their vehicles allowing access through a resident-only gate. An RFID reader mounted at

this gate will quickly read the tag and open the gate. No more waiting in line for that hay de-livery truck that failed to get a pass.

While the new system is in-ternet-based, battery back-up features and generators allow the gate to continue operating during power outages and when internet service is interrupted.no Home computer, no Problem

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BVS 2019 Youth Soccer League just wrapped up the final games of the season on June 1. BVS soc-cer this year had a record turn-out, with 171 participants spread across five divisions and 23 teams. I am happy to say that the season was a tremendous success, with well-attended, lively games. Play-ers and spectators alike displayed good sportsmanship, and all had a great time! It always amazes me how fast the spring soccer sea-son goes by. It seems like we just started soccer league, and here it is, already over.

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things in the works; I would like to give a big “Thank You” to all of our soccer coaches and parent volunteers, for making the 2019 BVS Youth Soccer season a suc-cess. Their substantial contribu-tion of time and knowledge is in-valuable, and greatly appreciated!

I also want to offer a very spe-cial thanks to Des Whatmough and Jennie Young for their guid-ance, wisdom, and assistance in the planning and execution of BVS Soccer League this year, as well as for the past several years that I have been involved in BVS Youth Soccer. I mean this when I say it, “BVS Youth Soccer League literally would not be possible without their valuable contribu-tion of time, knowledge of the game, and tremendous person-al talent.” I am indebted to you both.

Last but not least, I would like to thank our 2019 BVS soccer ref-erees: Emma Beaumont, Lindsay Young, Amanda Monroe, Kent Schornick, Emily Grier, Me-

lia Savage, and of course Jennie Young and Des Whatmough. Be-ing a referee is a thankless posi-tion that is all too often criticized by coaches and spectators. Our highly trained and experienced soccer officials did a fantastic job of maintaining control of the games, following the rules, and making objective, split-second decisions while under a tremen-dous amount of pressure. Thank you, referees. You guys rock!

2019 BVS T-Ball / Beginning Baseball league: This year we will be expanding the age range to include boys and girls, age 4-8. What was formerly our BVS T-Ball League will be expanding and morphing into two sepa-rate divisions. Instead of having merely a T-Ball league, this year the kids will be split into two sep-arate divisions, according to their age and ability. “T-Ball Division” will be for beginners, age 4-6. T-Ball Division kids will start off hitting off of a stationary Tee, and will focus on learning very basic beginner skills. By the end of the season, T-Ballers should be able to hit off of a moving Tee, and most will learn to hit a “soft lob, coach pitch”. The more advanced “Rookie Division” will be for kids age 7-8 who have completed a minimum of 1 year in T-Ball Di-vision, and pass a proficiency test by attending player evaluations. Rookie division kids will start off by hitting off of a moving tee, then transition to “soft lob, coach pitch”, with the final goal of mov-ing to a pitching machine. Rook-ie Division kids will learn more advanced baseball skills, and will learn more advanced aspects of the rules of the game. Registra-tion began May 11 and continues through June 23. Sign-up forms are available at the Whiting Cen-ter.

Player evaluations are tenta-tively scheduled to be held on Wednesday, June 26, with team formation taking place the fol-lowing weekend. Practices are slated to start on July 1, with of-ficial league games beginning on July 13. League games will con-tinue throughout July and Au-gust, with the final games being held on Sept. 14.

2019 BVS Baseball Camp For Boys and Girls age 7-14: This year, camp will feature guest coaches who formerly played collegiate baseball at UC Irvine, some of whom went on to play or coach professionally in the “Big Leagues”. At the top of our coach roster is head coach Gary Adams, who was the former head coach at UC Irvine, and also formerly the head coach at UCLA for 30 years! This will be the fifth consecutive year that coach Adams has gener-ously donated his time and talent to our baseball camp, which has come to be affectionately known as, “the best little Baseball Camp in the USA”!

In order to keep the quality of instruction personal, we are limiting the number of campers to a total of 56, again this year. The ratio of coaches to “camp-ers” will be one coach for every 3-4 players. It is doubtful that any baseball camp in America can claim this ratio, with such expert coaches, at that!

Also helping out with camp again this year will be members from our very own Bear Valley Springs Senior Softball team, as well as selected members of the Tehachapi Warriors Girls Softball Team, and Tehachapi Warriors Boys Baseball Team.

The 2019 Baseball Camp will again feature eight separate sta-tions, designed to help the kids break down the various different skills of the game into more man-ageable, individual skills. These stations will include: Pitching & Catching, Infield, Base Running, Outfield, Hitting, Bunting, Live Hitting, and Sliding. Coaches specializing in each of these sepa-rate skills will help the kids to im-prove in each of these areas.

One of the highlights returning from last year will be the giant “slip-N-slides” that help teach proper sliding technique. The slip-N-slides were a major hit last year, in the hot July sun! Ev-eryone got into the sliding spirit, even coach Adams, in full uni-form!

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Spring has ushered in beau-tiful riding weather and our members have been enjoying riding in Bear Valley and be-yond. Peggy Bergman, Joan Howard, Carol Knipp, and Irene Williams competed in the ETI (Equestrian Trails Inc.) Trail Tri-als on April 13. The setting was Vasquez Rocks Park in Agua Dulce, where the spectacular jag-ged rock formations provided a stunning backdrop. All breeds of horses and styles of riding were welcome, with an emphasis on safety. Among the competitors, it was nice to see four horses from our local Tehachapi Wild Horse Herd that have been adopted and trained to be obedient, reliable mounts.

An ETI Trail Trial is a com-petition that takes place on a several mile trail ride, which in-

cludes 10-12 natural and simu-lated obstacles that challenge the rider’s and the horse’s abilities. Stationed at each obstacle is a judge, who scores each rider and horse on control, accuracy, safe-ty and performance. Obstacles typically include an uphill climb, downhill descent, ditch crossing, bridge crossing, water crossing, log drag, back up (sometimes down a hill), opening a gate, and stopping at and navigating around an unusual moving ob-ject. This years “unusual moving object” was a backpacker with a map, asking for directions. This required the horse to bravely ap-proach the backpacker and stand calmly and patiently while the map was handed to the rider, and directions given.

Speaking of backpackers; there were plenty of them, as the Pacific Crest Trail also runs through Agua Dulce. The weath-er and wildflowers were beauti-ful, bringing out plenty of hikers and leashed dogs sharing the trail. The camaraderie was great!

Summer has arrived! I see a lot of activity on the trails and here at the Equestrian Center, it has been good to see.

Tidbits: Is horseback riding good for you? Can it help you lose weight? The answer to both questions is yes!

According to a few articles I read on a Google search, I asked, “Is horseback riding good exer-cise to lose weight?” It states, “like all exercise, horse riding can help you lose those extra pounds…Other than losing weight, horse riding has other benefits as well. Because it is aerobic exercise it has cardiovascular or heart health benefits.”

I would say that riding most of the trails we have here certainly hold true to this, and are a great benefit for your horse. I know af-ter a ride in the hills, I’m tired!

As far as trail riding goes, trail etiquette is an important “trail rule” when riding. If you’ve ever ridden near an inconsiderate rider, you’ll know what we are talking about:

1. Talking is good because it

actually is good for the horse and can keep them calmer as to not spook at the slightest of sound.

2. Uphill traffic has the right-of-way. Downhill traffic should yield by waiting at the top of the climb or at the first safe spot to stop. Always pass in safe areas, which may mean you, the horse-man, may have to back track a few feet. If you are just starting down the hill and see another trail user starting up, you should wait at the top of the hill.

3. When it comes to gates, bridges, water and crossings, the who-ever-gets-there-first rules apply. But again, common sense and courtesy should apply.

4. Ride single file on the trail; walking is the acceptable trail gait and at the walk stay at least 10ft (one horse length) behind the other horse so you don’t crowd to give ample time for terrain changes, upsets, etc.

5. When confronted by dogs, keep calm face as they approach. Try to stay and remain calm and relaxed. Take deep breaths, keep your back and legs relaxed and try not to choke up on the reins. Sit deep in the saddle. Act like it is no big deal and your horse is less likely to panic.

Have fun and stay safe!Happy trails

News from the Horsemen’s Association

Equestrian Center news

Submitted byirene Williams

Bear Valley SpringsHorsemen’s Association

There were 70 entries com-peting on the five mile course, so it took about three hours to complete. We all had a great time with our horses, while learning areas to focus on and improve. Our own Joan Howard placed

sixth in the open division!The Horsemen’s Association

hosts several rides a month ex-ploring beautiful Bear Valley. For more information, contact Kathy Burns at 626 710-2981 or Susan Mustaffa at 661-538-0995.

Submitted bydonna Mcie

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DIVOTS, DIVOTS every-where. As the weather gets nice or use of the golf course amenity increases big time, so do the div-ots in our fairways and unfixed ball marks on our greens. I never could quite understand why the players who own the golf course refuse to uphold their mainte-nance responsibilities.

International Golf Manage-ment (aka our maintenance crew) works long hard hours to give us some of the best playing

conditions in Kern County and some of our home owners dis-respect their work by tearing the course up. One of the secrets of a good golf strike is to hit down on the ball. So yes, you are supposed to take a divot. Usually the bet-ter players are the ones who hit down on the ball. PICK IT UP AND REPLACE IT!!!

We also provide a sand and seed mixture in the bottles on the golf carts to fill in the divot holes. I prefer both. Retrieve the divot and replace it in the hole, then fill around the edges with the mixture. Let’s try something new called public embarrass-ment. If you see someone not

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We’ve had a busy last few months with weekly lessons and other activities. Our members are working hard and progressing along nicely. Two of our members competed on May 5 at PDM Sta-bles in Bakersfield. They both did great and brought home many ribbons.

Our club had several members competing at the BVS Dressage Show on May 26. The following weekend we will participate in our region’s Mega Rally. Pony Club Rallies are team competi-tions and parents and trainers are not allowed to assist. At Mega Rally, our team will compete in Dressage. Additionally, all partic-ipants are tested on horse man-agement – knowledge of their mounts, equipment, tack, etc. It is a true test of the Pony Club mem-ber’s equine related skills.

SAVE THE DATE: Our Pony Club is sponsoring the BVS Mule and Horse Show again this year!

The dates are Aug. 2, 3, and 4. We will have English, Western, trail, driving, and packing classes. We depend on many volunteers to help us make the show a success. For information on volunteering, contact Debbie Swarens at 805-405-6010 or [email protected].

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LET’S REDUCE WIFI EXPOSUREThere are differing opinions about the

health risks of exposure to WiFi radia-tion. How might we reduce the possi-ble risks? The best thing you could do is give up wireless and hardwire, all your connections; get rid of the gadgets, such as wireless baby monitors, smart beds, Bluetooth cookers, smart home thermo-stats, etc.

If that’s too hard, how about turning off routers when not in use? Could you turn off the WiFi before you go to bed? The most vulnerable are children and fetuses. Why not err on the side of caution? The long term effects remain to be seen.

Getting outside and enjoying the ef-fects of the sun is so beneficial for people of all ages. It can boost immunity, lower blood pressure, reduce stroke risk, aid in sleeping, make you feel better, protect eye health, aid in bone health, reduce cancer risk and reduce type 2 diabetes. We should all get out and enjoy the sun for a period of time every day.

The ladies are looking forward to the warmer weather so they can get outside and soak up the benefits of the sun and fresh air.

Here is a recipe for a natural sunscreen if you prefer to avoid toxic compounds used in commercial sunscreens and if you work up to a good 20 minutes of mid-day sun.

In a mason jar, add: 1/2 cup almond or olive oil, 1/4 coconut oil, 1/4 cup bees-wax, 1 teaspoon raspberry seed oil, 1 teaspoon carrot seed oil, 2 T. shea butter. Place jar in a medium saucepan with the lid on loosely. Add two inches of water to the pan and as the water heats, the oils will begin to melt. Stir occasionally. When all ingredients are melted, add 2 T (non-nano) zinc oxide. Stir well and pour into a tin or glass jar. Stir a few times while it cools and store at room temp. (Caution! wear a mask and do not inhale the zinc powder) You can add lavender oil for fragrance after the mixture starts to cool.

We have been getting some great rain-storms. We are enjoying the beautiful flowers and green hills, but along with the benefits of the rain come mosqui-tos. How can we protect ourselves from those pests without applying poisons to our skin? Here is a recipe for a non-toxic bug repellent:

To a 4 oz spray bottle add: 1T vodka,1 T.witch hazel, 2 T. Jojoba or olive oil 55 drops of lemon/eucalyptus essential oil, 15 drops cedarwood oil, 15 drops laven-der oil, and 15 drops rosemary oil. Shake well before each use.

Our Meal of the Month was: Prime Rib with mushroom gravy, baked potato, green salad, asiago bread, and hot fudge sundae.

Art class is going great, thanks to Lisa Burt. Everyone looks forward to her visit.

We have a private room now available. Feel free to stop in and look and to meet our residents. Any questions, call Debby at 661-342-0258.

The answer to the question of the month was: The tooth from the woolly mammoth.

Question of the month: In 1953 in the

Los Angeles area, two brothers-in-law opened a store that sold _______. They were known for their pink spoons that were created with the belief that peo-ple should be able to try any flavor of _________ without cost. What was that store called? Pretty sure we have all been there.

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to prevail? It was my understand-ing, that the planning commission (Kern County) has the final deci-sion either way. They can override any decision a Board of Directors can make, which was explained at the meeting, by the presenter. So asking the BVSA or the CSD board to deny the towers is a moot point. If you are opposed to the towers, then you (as a member of this community) will need to step up and attend those planning com-mission hearings and voice your opposition to the proposed AT&T cell tower project. The same holds true if you’re for the installation of the towers and equipment? If you

choose to sit on the sidelines, then you have to accept the outcome of the planning commission deci-sion.

Last but not the least, I wanted to mention the importance of how we treat one another. I understand that we cannot all agree and some-times that may lead to a heated argument or debate, but we need to be respectful to one another. That is what makes us human be-ings with the ability of reason. We should be more cognizant when a third party is within earshot of our discussion or argument. The use of profanity, verbal or physical threats have no place in a civilized society, let alone in Bear Valley

Springs. Please read the below BVS rule for member conduct:

306. (e) Conduct at Association facilities, amenities or common ar-eas that poses 1) an immediate and unreasonable infringement of, or threat to, the safety or quiet enjoy-ment of other Members and their guests, (2) a traffic or fire hazard, or (3) a threat of material damage or destruction of other property, is prohibited. (Added 4/10/13)

As the board of directors, we are faced with daily financial, person-nel and maintenance issues and decisions. So, as a board, having to deal with accusations and state-ments of bad behavior against and amongst our members, our neigh-bors and our friends, is a complete waste of time and quite honestly, embarrassing for all involved, in-cluding the board of directors. I am asking that we treat one another as we would like to be treated and if our emotions get the best of us, step back, re-evaluate and consider how you would want to be spoken to or treated, and apply that rule.

Just a quick reminder; please get out and vote in the HOA elections, which you should have received in your mailbox. Please read them

carefully, fill in the circle com-pletely and sign where indicated. We need to have a quorum, which translates to approximately 1,100+ votes!

If we do not meet quorum, it will cost the membership (all of us) an additional $10,000 to do the entire process over again. It is extremely important to cast your vote, not only to meet quorum, but also to save the membership that additional $10,000 in admin-istrative fees to the HOA election company.

Remember June 1 is weed clear-ance day. Please clear your lots of those tall weeds and dead trees; the fire department and your neighbors will thank you!

Final note: We have just cele-brated our freedom (Memorial Day) and hopefully gave a mo-ment of prayerful thought and thanks to all the veterans, past, present and future, for allowing us all the freedoms we enjoy in this great country. I would like to personally thank all the veterans, first responders and volunteers for their dedication, service and sacri-fice for our great country, state and the Bear Valley community!


Hi, I’m Kirby

Tailwaggers is one of the newest clubs in Bear Valley. Our roster already boasts 123 members and we are still growing. It’s a dog club, but not all of us own dogs; some of us prefer feline companions, some have no furry-tailed family mem-bers whatsoever. We are, indeed, a social organization, hosting our share of potlucks, photo contests, and wine tasting get-togethers. We even have our own social me-

dia sites on EBUZZ, Facebook and GroupMe.

We share a common conviction regarding pet ownership – consid-eration for the safety of the com-munity in which the animal lives. We support the Leash Law and are distressed when we read queries on Nextdoor Bear Valley asking “Why are there so many dogs wan-dering the streets?” And, we ap-plaud comments on the same site that say, “I know that my dogs are prey-oriented, so I walk my fence line frequently to make sure it is secure.” So, I guess you could say we’re a club of safety-minded indi-

viduals.Then again, every coin has two

sides. For emotional contentment, we realize that most pups long to run free with their buddies – to chase an elusive autumn leaf or to follow that lingering scent try-ing to figure out if it was left by a rabbit or a squirrel. How can we support the Leash Law in an effort to keep our community safe and

at the same time allow our canine friends run and yap to their hearts’ delight? The problem was solved by a Tailwaggers husband and wife team who petitioned the BVSHA Board to construct a dog park in Bear Valley. So, it looks like Tail-waggers is not just a social club or a club of safety enthusiasts, but we are campaigners as well.

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ing. Sign-ups for baseball camp

began May 11 and run through June 30. We are anticipating a large turn-out again this year due to scheduling camp a little later than last year, and also because camp will be co-ed. There are a total of 56 camper slots available, so make sure to sign up early! Sign-up forms are available at the Whiting Center.

Senior Softball: With the weather starting to warm up, our Senior Softball has started to re-ally take off, with as large a num-ber of participants coming out to play each week, as I have ever seen! If you are interested in play-ing, come to the Beaubien Field Tuesday and Thursday from 3 to 5 p.m. As a reminder, Senior Soft-ball is for anyone age 50 or older. If you can’t catch, hit, or throw, you will fit right in! We invite you to grab an old glove, and come join the fun!

Besides organizing and man-aging youth sports; the Whiting Center also has a fully functional weight training room, where you will find treadmills, elliptical ma-

chines, a stair stepper machine, recumbent and upright exer-cise bicycles, an Olympic weight bench, various cable pull-down machines, weight machines, and free weights.

Other activities offered at the Whiting center include “free skate” in the gymnasium on Sun-days from 12 to 2 p.m, (helmets are required for youths under the age of 18). We also have adult pick-up Basketball on Sundays from 4 to 7 p.m.; and when the weather is too cold to play out-side, the Pickleball games move indoors to the Whiting Cen-ter gymnasium on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 12 to 2 p.m.

During weekday mornings, we offer “High Fitness Aerobics”, “Cardio Dance”, and “Sit-N-Fit” exercise classes, as well as “Wa-ter Therapy” exercise classes in our spa. (*Please call the Whit-ing Center for exercise class days, times, and fees, as they occasion-ally change.)

If you or your children are not already involved in BVS Youth Sports or adult exercise activities, I invite you to come join in the fun. Simply drop by the Whit-

ing Center anytime during open hours for a tour of the facilities, or head on out to the Beaubien Field and check out our evening BVS Youth Soccer practices Mon-day through Thursday, or league games on Friday evenings and Saturday mornings.

If you have any questions or comments, or if you are interest-ed in coaching or refereeing one of our youth sports programs, please contact me at the Whiting Center, 661-821-6641, or email me at [email protected].

Have a great summer, and stay active!



But, really we’re a communi-ty-service club. We have four cer-tified dog therapy teams; they are meeting with officials from a nurs-ing home, the library, and Tehacha-pi Hospital to create programs to take dogs into their facilities to ser-vice their clientele.

A-c-t-u-a-l-l-y, we’re an organi-zation of dog trainers with a long list of classes available, anything from obedience and scent work, to trick training and agility, with a litany of world-renown guest in-structors to teach these classes.

Come to think of it, we’re an ed-ucational society. Our newsletter and the featured speakers at our meetings cover a variety of enlight-ening and informative topics. We even run a monthly column in the Bear Tracks.

No. Wait. We’re a health club, of-fering opportunities to get fresh air and exercise on our weekly Walk-abouts and monthly Hikeabouts.

Wait, wait, wait. We are ani-mal-rights guardians, supporting S.T.O.P. (Save Tehachapi’s Or-phaned Pets) and other rescue or-ganizations.

At any rate, if you are interested in joining a social club or a safety organization or an alliance of cam-paigners or a community-service group or a team of dog trainers or an educational society or a health club or an animal-rights associa-tion, then Tailwaggers is the club for you. Remember you do not have to have a furry-tailed member in your household to join. Call or text our president, Molly Mackin, at 818-512-9836 or email her at [email protected].

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Gary Adams played UCLA baseball from 1959–1962. He went on to be-come the assis-tant coach at UC Riverside from 1965–68. Ad-ams then served as the 1st head coach at UC Ir-vine from 1970-74. Under Coach Adams, the UC Irvine Anteaters reached the Di-vision II NCAA Tournament in each of the pro-gram’s first five seasons. In 1973 and 1974, the team went to the College World Series and won the Division II National Championship. From UC Irvine, Adams became UCLA Bruins head Baseball coach from 1975–2004, coaching a total of 30 seasons, ap-pearing in 11 NCAA Tournaments, as well as the 1997 Col-lege World Series.

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Karaoke7:00-11:00

THIRSTYTHURSDAY


Hot Foot7:00-11:00

CLOSEDCLOSED

Midnite Crisis7:00-11:00

Karaoke7:00-11:00

THIRSTYTHURSDAY


$5 Margaritas

Line Dancing6:00 - 8:00

The Oak Branch Saloon

J u n e 2 0 1 9Y Y

WINE OWEDNESDAY


Entertainment Subject to Change Without Notice

THIRSTYTHURSDAY

$4 Well Drinks

WINE OWEDNESDAY


WINE OWEDNESDAY


WINE OWEDNESDAY


FATHER’S DAY$5 Margaritas


$5 Margaritas


$5 Margaritas


$5 Margaritas


E-mai l your comments to [email protected]

Your va luable input i s apprec ia ted.

June 7thPool

Open for the

Season

An Amenity Card or Guest Pass will be requested of thoseattending the Oak Branch Saloon.

Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

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SUNLunch Special

MONDinner Special

TUEDinner Special

WEDDinner Special

THUDinner Special

FRIDinner Special

SATDinner Special

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Soup & Sandwich Grilled ChickenSandwich With

Lentil Soup$10.95

TacoSalad$10.95

ChickenEnchiladas

$10.95

Carnitas Tacos$10.95

Grilled Fish Tacos

$11.95

Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry With Jasmine Rice

$12.95

Soup & Sandwich Cubano Sandwich

with ChickenTortilla Soup

$10.95

Father’s Day 16 oz T-Bone

$18.95

Soup & Sandwich Cattleman’s

Sandwich with Chicken Noodle Soup

$10.95

Soup & Sandwich Tuna Melt

Sandwich with Corn Chowder

$10.95

Orange Chicken with Jasmine Rice & Steamed Broccoli

$11.95

Spaghetti & Meatballs with Garlic Bread

$11.95

Creamy Pesto Linguini with

Chicken & Garlic Bread$11.95

Beer-BatteredCod & Chips

$11.95

Chicken Fried Steak With

Mashed Potatoes & Gravy$11.95

Ricotta Stuffed Shells with

Marinara Sauce & Garlic Bread

$11.95

Meatloaf with Mashed

Potatoes & Gravy$12.95

Breaded Pork Chop With Mashed

Potatoes & Gravy$11.95

Chile Colorado

$12.95

Chicken Parmesan

With Garlic Bread$11.95

Chicken PastaPrimavera

With Garlic Bread$12.95

Ginger Pork With Stir Fried

Vegetables & Jasmine Rice

$11.95


$11.95


$11.95

8 oz. Prime RibDinner$19.95




J u n e 2 0 1 9

821-4107


$11.95

Send your comments to: [email protected] appreciate your valuable feedback.

HoursSunday Breakfast .........7 am - 11:30 amSunday Lunch .................11:45 am - 5 pmMonday .................................. 7 am - 8 pmTuesday ................................. 7 am - 8 pmWednesday ........................... 7 am - 8 pmThursday ............................... 7 am - 8 pmFriday ..................................... 7 am - 8 pmSaturday ................................ 7 am - 8 pm

Sweet Chili Glazed Salmon with Stir

Fried Vegetables & Jasmine Rice

$11.95

Call for Take-Out &

Daily Specials

SING-ALONG AND KEYBOARD

FAMILY FRIENDLY ENTERTAINMENT

Music on the Patio FeaturingJO STONE

2nd & 4th FridayJune through September


821-5521 • Call for Take-Out & Pizza OrdersAvailable 5PM-8PM

Sunday 5pm ~ 8pm • Monday & Tuesday CLOSEDWednesday 5pm ~ 8pm • Thursday 5pm ~ 8pmFriday 5pm ~ 8:30pm • Saturday 5pm ~ 8:30pmHours

J U N E 2 0 1 9SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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Buttermilk FriedChicken Dinner

$17

Shrimp & Grits with Andouille Sausage and Cajun Gravy

$20


$20

12oz. Prime Rib Dinner

$27

*Three CourseChef’s

Dinner Special$15

CLOSEDCLOSEDButtermilk FriedChicken Dinner

$17

House Smoked Pork Ribs

$22


$2212oz. Prime Rib

Dinner$27


Dinner Special$15

CLOSEDCLOSED


$20

Slow Roasted Leg of Lamb

$18

Slow Roasted Leg of Lamb

$18


$27


Dinner Special$15

CLOSEDCLOSED


$22

SmokedEggplantAgnolotti

$15


$15


$27


Dinner Special$15

CLOSEDCLOSEDSlow Roasted Leg of Lamb

$18


$15

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All Specials are subject to change based on availability.*Available for guests who are dining–in. No take-outs permitted on these items.

FOR RESERVATIONS, CALL 821-5521 MONDAY-FRIDAY, 8:00-4:00SATURDAY & SUNDAY, 12 :00-4:00

THE OTCC REQUIRES ALL DINERS TO SHOW THEIR AMENITY CARD OR GUEST PASS. THIS INCLUDES TO GO

ORDERS. YOUR COOPERATION IS GREATLY APPRECIATED.

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BeAR VAlleY SPRInGS ASSoCIATIon29541 Rollingoak Dr. • Tehachapi, CA 93561 • (661) 821-5537

Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., monday through [email protected] • www.BVSA.org

ASSoCIATIon BoARD oF DIReCToRSLarry Thompson ....................................................................................PresidentJim Panek ....................................................................................... Vice PresidentGuy Munday...........................................................................................TreasurerAnita Bauer ............................................................................................SecretaryCheramy Krueger ...................................................................... ParliamentarianButch Reyburn ........................................................................................ Director Monique Herbst ...................................................................................... Director

Monthly open meetings of the Board are held on the3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm at the OTCC.

PeRSonnel AnD BoARD DIReCToRS ConTACT InFoRmATIon

Anita Bauer ................................................. 821-5537 x231, [email protected] SecretaryCheramy Krueger ...................................821-5537, x212, [email protected] ManagerDebbie Papac ...................................................... 821-6641, [email protected] ManagerDebbie Shryock ....................................... 821-5537, x210, [email protected] Review & Project ManagerDuane Gore ...............................................821-5144 x232, [email protected] ProGuy munday ................................................. 821-5537 x231, [email protected] TreasurerJim Panek ..................................................... 821-5537 x231, [email protected] Vice Presidentlarry Thompson ......................................... 821-5537 x231, [email protected] Presidentlynn mcKettrick .........................................821-5537 x213, [email protected] Resources Managermark Gonzales ............................................ 821-5537 x231, [email protected] Maintenance Managermonique Herbst................................... 821-5537 x231, [email protected] DirectorButch Bolterman ................................................. 821-3960, [email protected] Center ManagerRick lund .................................................................747-0613, [email protected] Pro

Ross mcKee...................................................821-5537 x215, [email protected] and Beverage ManagerWesley Shryock ......................................... 821-5537 x219, [email protected] Manager

BeAR VAlleY CommunITY SeRVICeS DISTRICT28999 S. lower Valley Rd. • Tehachapi CA 93561 • (661) 821-4428

[email protected] • www.BVCSD.comCSD BoARD oF DIReCToRS

Jay Carlyn ...............................................................................................PresidentGregory Hahn .............................................................................. Vice-PresidentJane Baron ............................................................................................... DirectorTerry Quinn ............................................................................................ DirectorSteve Roberts ........................................................................................... DirectorThe CSD Board of Directors meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6 pm and 4th Thursday (as needed) at 6 pm at the District Office. You are invited!

mAnAGemenT STAFFWilliam J. Malinen ..................................................................General ManagerTim Melanson ...............................................................................Chief of PoliceHamed Jones .................................................Administrative Services DirectorDavid Van Wagoner .......................................................Public Works DirectorWill Parks .................................................................................Water SupervisorDaniel Haggard ........................................................................Roads SupervisorJason Parks ..................................................................... Wastewater SupervisorLarry Wiggins ....................................................... General Services Supervisor

CommITTee meeTInG SCHeDule*Administration ..................................11:00 am; 3rd Wednesday of the monthCommunication ......................................1:00 pm; 3rd Thursday of the monthFinance ..................................................9:00 am; 3rd Wednesday of the monthInfrastructure .......................................... 9:00 am; 3rd Thursday of the monthPublic Safety ............................................3:00 pm; 3rd Thursday of the monthLiaison ................................................... 10:00 am; 2nd Thursday of the month

* Committees meet bi-monthly in even months

BeaR VaLLeY SPRingS PHone nuMBeRSAnimal Control ............................................................................. 868-7100Association ................................................................................... 821-5537Association Fax ............................................................................ 821-5406Bear Valley CSD, bvcsd.com ....................................................... 821-4428CSD Fax .......................................................................................... 821-0180Country Store ............................................................................... 821-3102Equestrian Center ........................................................................ 821-3960Fire Dept. (business).................................................................... 821-1110Gate (passes) ................................................................................ 821-5261Gate Fax ......................................................................................... 821-3507Golf Shop....................................................................................... 821-5144Mulligan Room ............................................................................. 821-4107Oak Tree Country Club ................................................................ 821-5521Oak Tree Tennis ............................................................................ 821-6523Police Dept .................................................................................... 821-3239Post Office ..................................................................................... 821-6834Road Conditions ................................................................ (800) 427-7623Weather Information .................................................................. 393-2340Whiting Center ............................................................................. 821-6641

Publishers: Goldfish Publications, LLC (Ron & Sheree Fishgold)

20437 Brian Way, Suite FTehachapi, CA 93561

Phone: 661-822-8101 Fax: 661-822-9140

E-mail Address: Advertising - [email protected]

Billing - [email protected]

Circulation: Each issue of Bear Tracks is mailed to property owners of record (approximately 3,200) via the US Postal Service every month. The balance of the 4,200 copies printed are made available at various locations throughout Bear Valley.

Submissions: Articles and/or photos may be submitted to: Anita Bau-er 821-5537 ext 231 or [email protected].

Bear Tracks Advertisers save the BVSA and CSD thousands of dollars each month in publishing and circulation costs. You can show your appreciation to these advertisers by patronizing their businesses and letting them know you saw their ad in Bear Tracks.

Bear Tracks is a monthly magazine offered to the property owners and residents of Bear Valley Springs for the purposes of communicating important information and sharing interesting articles on life in our community. The content in this publication is provided solely by the Bear Valley Springs Associa-tion. Goldfish Publications, LLC assumes no liability for any inaccurate, delayed or incomplete informa-tion nor for the opinions expressed in each article.

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