Bear Valley Springs

Bear Tracks Volume 8, Issue: April 2013

A Monthly Publication of The Bear Valley Springs Association and The Bear Valley Community Services District IN THIS ISSUE

“Elk” Rachel Holbrook PRSRT-STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID BAKERSFIELD, CA PERMIT #840

BVSA And CSD Staff ............................ 2 BVS Telephone Numbers ..................... 2 Bear Tracks Information ..................... 6 BVSA Board Member Terms ................. 6 Message From The BVSA Board ........... 7 BVSA Solar Project .............................. 7 BVSA Certificate Of Secretary ............. 8 Challenge The Bear Bike Ride ............ 9 BVCSD Manager’s Column .................. 9 BVSA Register As A Candidate .......... 10 Vehicle Parking Within Bear Valley .... 10 BVCSD Water Wise ............................ 11 Water Pass-through Billing Structure 11 Earth Day .......................................... 12 BVS Animal Nuisance Enforcement ... 13 Clubs And Organizations ............. 14-15 Evapotranspiration Rates For The US 18 Snakes .............................................. 19 Sportsman’s Club ............................. 20 Golf News .......................................... 20 New Turnout/Training Area ................ 21 Horsemen’s Association .................... 22 BVS Carriage Driving Society ............ 22 BVS Cultural Arts Insights Series ...... 23 Whiting Center Activities .................. 23 Sports Scene At The Whiting Center . 24 BV Craft & Gift Boutique .................. 24 BVS Grizzlies Swim Team .................. 24 Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet ............. 25 The Mulligan Room Calendar ............ 26 The Oaks Restaurant Twilight Dinner Menu ...................... 27 The Oaks Restaurant ........................ 28 Oak Branch Saloon Live-Kickin-Singin-Spinnin-Rockin . 29 Notice Of Change To Association Rules ........................... 30 Proposed Changes In Association Rules ........................... 31

“Kids had a blast” by Bev Lund

BEAR VALLEY SPRINGS ASSOCIATION

BEAR VALLEY COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT

29541 Rollingoak Dr. Tehachapi, CA 93561 (661) 821-5537 [email protected] www.BVSA.org

28999 S. Lower Valley Rd. Tehachapi CA 93561 (661) 821-4428 [email protected] www.BVCSD.com

ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Terry Quinn............................................................ President Larry Thompson ........................................... Vice-President John McGuffey ...................................................... Treasurer Jack Wildermuth ......................................................Director Jeanne Gray .............................................................Director

CSD BOARD OF DIRECTORS Rick Zanutto .......................................................... President Bill Mason .................................................... Vice-President Charlene LaClaire ....................................................Director Al Romano ...............................................................Director Bonnie Shea .............................................................Director

Monthly open meetings of the Board are held on the 3rd Monday of each month at 6:00 pm at the OTCC

The CSD Board of Directors meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6 pm and the 4th Thursday (as needed) at 6 pm at the District Office. You are invited!

MANAGEMENT STAFF Administration: Kirk J. Wooldridge....................... General Manager-ext 212 [email protected] Cheramy Krueger .......... Assistant Assoc. Manager-ext 213 [email protected] Julia Stavlo ............................ Accounting Manager-ext 219 [email protected] Jennifer Smith .............................................. Payroll-ext 217 Pat Hignite ....................................... ECC Secretary-ext 211 Lee Luginbuhl ............... ECC Field Representative-ext 214 Karen Luginbuhl ............Board Secretary and Assoc. Office [email protected] .................... Admin Assistant-ext 231 Ken Holden .............................. Project Coordinator-ext 227 AMENITIES Equestrian Center Manager ............................ Liz Beckham Facilities Manager ....................................... Mark Gonzales Golf Course Superintendent .........................Brad Batchelor Golf Pro ............................................................ Duane Gore Food & Beverage Manager ...... David Zimmerman-ext 225 Executive Chef ...........................................Thomas Chairez Special Events Manager .......................... Tina Warren-Diaz [email protected] ................................ 821-5521-ext 223 Tennis Pro ............................................................ Rick Lund Whiting Center Manager ................................ Debbie Papac

MANAGEMENT STAFF Jeff Hodge................................................. General Manager Sandy Janzen ............................ Assistant General Manager Rudy Hernandez ........................................ Finance Director Laurence Tuma III ................. Public Works Superintendent John W. Murray ........................................ Water Supervisor Frank Brooke ............................................Roads Supervisor Dan Saunders ....................................... Facilities Supervisor Patrick Calhoun ............................... Wastewater Supervisor

POLICE DEPARTMENT www.bearvalleypd.com 25101 Bear Valley Rd. Tehachapi CA 93561 (661) 821-3239 Rod Walthers .......................................................... Sergeant

BEAR VALLEY SPRINGS PHONE NUMBERS Animal Control........................................... 868-7100 Association ................................................ 821-5537 Association Fax .................................... 821-5406 CSD, bvcsd.com ....................................... 821-4428 CSD Fax ............................................... 821-0180 Equestrian Center ..................................... 821-3960 Fire Dept. (business) .................................. 821-1110 Gate (passes)............................................ 821-5261 Gate Fax .............................................. 821-3507

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SPRING IS HERE The weather has been better, still a little cool for sitting outside, but nice enough to encourage us to start collecting seeds and bulbs for the plant window; we have been looking for an array of colors. We’ve also had some great donations, we want to thank Sunshine Pre-school for the blankets that came in so many colors, the ladies have been enjoying them, thanks for the lovely gifts. We had a luncheon for six special guests who traveled from the Lancaster area to visit one of our ladies. Lorraine prepared a yummy seafood salad with wild lobster, shrimp and crab and topped it with her own seafood dressing. To go with it was a spicy meatball soup and hot rolls with shaved butter, and to satisfy our sweet tooth, homemade waffle cones filled with lemon curd and whipped cream and topped with a sprinkle of powder sugar. We all had a wonderful time and the house was filled with good aroma, laughter, and singing. Looking forward to Mrs. Chiarini and her class coming in March. We’ll be giving you the full report in the May article. With the weather improving, comes a lot of activity outside. We have been watching the many different colors and sizes of horses riding by with various age groups of riders, and lots of

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joggers, with dogs, are out for a good workout or just a lazy stroll. Fiona came with her service dogs for a movie/popcorn night with her favorite friend; everyone enjoyed the dogs and the goodies as well as the movie. Time to prepare for our annual doctor/dental visits; although they are not that enjoyable, afterwards we like to grab an ice cream or specialty coffee and take the scenic route home. We sometimes see bison, llamas, ostrich, horses, alpacas, vineyards, a variety of crops starting to pop up, and majestic mountain views. We are very fortunate to live where there is such a variety of beautiful creatures and plants. I know we are considered a licensed facility with trained staff. Those are such cold titles, so although that is true, I choose to refer to Sierra Vista as, “Our home we share with each other and our helpers or workers.” Any one of us could have our health situation change at any moment; so if you had to make a choice to go to a licensed facility or a shared home, which one sounds more inviting?? Along with a softer title, we try to create an atmosphere that is more like a home and less like a facility. And, yes, there are a few required things that are not so warm, like the exit signs with two big spotlights on them, but when we had the power failure, a few weeks back, they did come in handy. So, if you have any questions you need answered, and I am not here sitting with the ladies, you can find me at home, sitting around with my horse, give me a call. If you are in the area come by for a visit. If your not in the area, SPRING into action and come on by, we look forward to seeing you.

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BVSA BOARD MEMBER TERMS BVSA BYLAW ARTICLE VIII SECTION (3) AND (4) AMENDED Kirk Wooldridge, BVSA General Manager Enclosed in this edition of Bear Tracks on Page 8, you will find the amendment to the Bear Valley Springs Association (BVSA) Bylaws, Article VIII Sections (3) and (4) previously proposed by BVSA members. A petition under Corporations Code Section 7515 by Bear Valley Springs Association for an order modifying voting requirements to amend our Bylaws was granted by the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Kern, on January 17, 2013. The 2012-2013 BVSA Board of Directors approved BVSA Legal Counsel and the BVSA staff to petition the Kern County Superior Court (CS No. S-1500-CV-278134) to amend the BVSA Bylaws, Article VIII Sections (3) and (4). The purpose of this change to the Bylaws is to provide for two-year, “staggered” terms for the Association’s directors. As a California nonprofit corporation, the BVSA, pursuant to Corporations Code Section 7515, petitioned the Court to amend the BVSA Bylaws. New board members elected this year will serve from June 8, 2013 through June 13, 2015. The three board members with the highest number of votes at last year’s election will continue their service for one more year. Those board members are Terry Quinn, Jeanne Gray and John McGuffey. The original reason for this proposed change is improve the overall business operations of the BVSA Board of Directors and the Association as a whole. The Association will benefit from current and future board members serving consecutive two-year terms. With a two-year term, less time will be spent by the Board of Directors, BVSA management and staff bringing “new” board members through the “learning curve” of running an Association of this magnitude, for only a one-year term. This will provide more productive time in dealing with the Association business at hand. In making this change, this will now build consistency in our Board of Directors’ experience so there will be two to three board members that will be beyond the “learning curve” and ready to continue with Association business after each June Annual Election, and be experienced enough to assist in the orientation of the newly elected board members. A much better scenario than five “newly elected” board members starting from “square one” after the June Annual Election every year. Also a benefit to mention is the effort, time and money spent each year for a yearly election will be saved. Over the past six years, the Association has benefited from current board members running each year and being elected to one-year terms multiple years in a row. This has benefited the Association from the standpoint of consistency in leadership and maintaining momentum with various issues and projects that the Boards have been working on. Even with the accomplishments of our current Board of Directors and past Boards, they all have acknowledged the fact that more can be accomplished, and that more needs to be done toward efforts in long-term planning for Bear Valley Springs Association. This has been acknowledged by numerous members of our community as well. This Bylaw amendment is a step in the right direction. In past years, members have proposed this change to the Bylaws. They hoped to reach the required vote, or prove that without the 75% required vote, those members that did cast a vote in the Annual Election each year represented the majority that “Voted For” amending Article VIII Section (3) and (4) of the Bylaws. But, based on our Bylaws, to actually amend Section (3)

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MESSAGE FROM THE BVSA BOARD

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Jack Wildermuth, BVSA Board Member Spring is here. The daffodils are bursting into bloom, and as our horses shed their heavy winter coats, birds swoop down and carry the discarded hairs to nests that will soon harbor hatchlings. The cycle of life goes on and we all go about our business, many of us blissfully unaware of what it takes to keep this fabulous little community humming along. I thought I had a pretty good idea, what with six years of experience on the ECC and some time spent on CSD committees, but I was in for a rude awakening when I was elected to the Board of Directors (BOD) almost 2 years ago. Boy, did I have a lot to learn. Bear Valley Springs is governed by the Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act, which became part of the California Civil Code in 1985. It’s an effective regulatory framework designed to maintain the atmosphere and property values in a community such as ours. Working within the confines of such precise guidelines requires diligence and attention to detail, attributes our excellent general and assistant managers, staffs, legal counsels, and dedicated volunteers all possess. It’s been an honor to work alongside them and, especially as a property owner, I’m grateful for their expertise and hard work. The BOD is a vital part of this effort because members of the association people it; unpaid volunteers who spend long hours making tough decisions that affect us all. Because it is impossible to please and satisfy all of the members, there will always be those who find fault with our decisions or feel slighted. However, I can tell you from first-hand experience that the BVSA Board makes every effort to decide issues based on what is best for the community as a whole. I strongly urge all of you to take an active interest in BVSA. Attend the meetings (like the next Town Hall Meeting at the OTCC, April 9 at 6:30 pm), volunteer for a committee, or even run for the BOD. And here is just such an opportunity! We unanimously approved a new 4th of July Committee and its eight charter members at the March 18th meeting, but they’re going to need a lot more than just eight people to get this thing going. Please call Debbie Papac at the Whiting Center (821-6641) and join in the fun! This is a wonderful way to meet your neighbors and have a terrific experience helping to plan and execute one of the most popular BVSA celebrations. The dog park water line project has been completed with the funding from donations from the community. We have completed the Equestrian Center Main Barn stall dividers project. The barn looks fabulous; stop by and check it out. A new marquee sign for the Whiting Center should be installed by the time you read this; you will notice a brand new updated look when you drive by. And, the long awaited Recreational Path at Beaubien Field has been graded and is being allowed to dry out a bit before proceeding. It promises to live up to expectations so be ready to get out there to enjoy our beautiful spring and those cool summer breezes – just remember to pick up after your dog, please!

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“CHALLENGE THE BEAR” BIKE RIDE COMMUNITY FUND-RAISER FOR OUR VOLUNTEERS IN POLICE SERVICE Sandy Janzen, Assistant General Manager, CSD Calling all Bear Valley Springs clubs, organizations and residents! Your assistance is needed to help our Bear Valley Springs Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) with their first annual “Challenge the Bear” Bike Ride. Each month our VIPS volunteer hundreds of hours to our community. They check on seniors, man the counter at the police station, and help our citizens each day. Their volunteerism saves this community an estimated $60,000 per year. (Just recently the VIPS painted, organized and cleaned the Police department.) The VIPS handle all their own fundraising and have planned an exciting bike ride this year. All rides will begin and end at Cub Lake. Experienced cyclists will be privileged to ride our roads, experiencing elevation changes from 4,118 feet to 6,934 feet. All proceeds from the event will benefit our Bear Valley Police Department Volunteers in Policing Programs and their Explorer Program. There will be three rides for cyclists to choose from: a 5-mile family friendly ride, a 34-mile ride and the true challenge, a 66 mile ride - not for the faint of heart! With an expected 200 riders and a 66-mile course – lots of volunteers are needed at the registration booth, water stations, power bars stations, equestrian crossings etc. Our CERT Team has already expressed an interest in helping! If you would like to help with this exciting event, please contact Acting Chief of Police Rod Walthers (661.821.3239). Sponsors are always welcome. If you are interested in participating in the ride, the preregistration fee must be in by June 21 and includes a T-shirt. Cost for the Half and Century Rides increase after June 21, 2013 by $20. For details see the website: http://www.active.com/cycling/ tehachapi-ca/challenge-the-bear-2013 Let’s show our VIPS we appreciate them by helping or participating in the Challenge the Bear Bike Ride!

MANAGER’S COLUMN Jeff Hodge, General Manager, CSD Hello and thank you for welcoming me to your Valley. I wanted to share a little about my family and myself. My wife Christine and I are both originally from eastern Kansas. We have two daughters, one in college and one in middle school. We have lived in the mountains of Colorado and Arizona before moving to California. We are looking forward to once again living where there are four seasons. We are looking forward to calling Bear Valley our home. I enjoy many outdoor activities including, but of course not limited to, golfing, mountain biking and flying. I am also an avid reader. I have worked for special districts in one form or another since 1996. I enjoy the flexibility that a special district affords it residents. It allows great local control and a selection of the services that can be provided to the citizens. I look forward to exploring all the opportunities that Bear Valley has to offer both personally and professionally.

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WATER WISE Denise Jelleschitz, Billing Clerk, CSD It seems as though we have had a lot of rain and snow this winter; however, recent totals with the Department of Water Resources (DWR) state that the snow pack is only at 68% capacity. This is well below normal totals. The DWR will be sending out surveyors to forecast the amount of water that will trickle into streams and reservoirs when the snow starts to melt. What does that mean for this spring and summer? There are many issues that revolve around the lack of available water in California. Some major issues are the Delta pumping restrictions. The Delta provides much of the water for California and the pumping restrictions are in place to protect local fish species. When water from the Delta cannot be used, the San Luis Reservoir will be used to provide water throughout California. It is critical because it is a major source for the California state water project and the central valley project; however, the San Luis reservoir is way below normal at 69% and is only projected to provide 40% of the water deliveries to the state water project and central valley project. This will affect everyone including farmers throughout the state who rely on these water deliveries to grow their crops. It just goes to show that every drop does count! It is so important that we continue to conserve water by upgrading our homes to more efficient water-saving fixtures or, if that is not an option, just conscientious when using water on a daily basis. There are many on-line resources with tips and statistics to help. A simple search for “water saving tips” will bring up plenty of websites. All of the information in this article can be found on the California Department of Water Resources website www.water.ca.gov Happy spring and please conserve!

UPDATE ON WATER PASS-THROUGH BILLING STRUCTURE Rudy Hernandez, Finance Director, CSD At last month’s Finance Committee meeting held on Thursday, March 7, 2013, the Finance Committee continued discussion on the water-rate analysis that would cover the cost of purchase water using the water-rate billing structure that is currently used to pay for the costs of the water-operating fund. As a starting point, staff calculated the cost of purchased water over the past three years and came up with an average cost of $195,288. As requested by the Finance Committee, The next step was to do a rate analysis that would cover the average cost of purchased water and include those incremental rates in the water operating fund. Here is the latest update as of March 7, 2013: 1. Customers who consume 0-10 units of water during a given month will be exempt from paying a water pass-through charge. Customers who consume 11 units and above will be billed at $1.18 per unit. As requested by the Finance Committee, the proposed water pass-through charge was based on FY 2011-12 water consumption. 2. This proposed water-billing structure will generate the projected revenue needed to cover the projected cost of purchase water estimated at $195,288. 3. Per the recommendation of the Finance Committee, staff is not recommending an inflation factor. Staff will on a yearly basis analyze the water-operating fund to ensure that revenues are sufficient to cover all water operating-fund expenditures including the cost of purchase water. 4. Resolution 08-1314 which adopted the formula for water passthrough for residential, commercial, and lakefill water customers will be rescinded. 5. The revenue description “water pass-through charge” will no longer be part of our vocabulary. On Thursday, April 4, 2013, the Finance Committee will continue to work on the proposed revised water billing structure to pay for the costs of purchase water. Nelson Horse Waterers

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Main Street Tehachapi will also be hosting an Earth Day Festival from noon to 5 pm, in downtown Tehachapi. Look for further details in your April water bill. Fliers will be distributed to students of our local schools. Articles will also be published in the local papers; so keep an eye out for them. We look forward to making this a successful event; so clean out your garage and bring it to us!

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BVS ANIMAL NUISANCE ENFORCEMENT Rod Walthers, Acting Chief of Police, PD In an effort to minimize the habitually barking/howling dog(s) complaints within the Bear Valley Springs area, the Bear Valley Police Department has initiated a program similar to Stallion Springs’ Police. Traditionally, enforcing barking dog complaints is and has been the responsibility of the Kern County Animal Control Department. Due to the current inadequate response time from animal control officers, your police department will begin enforcing the county animal nuisance ordinance. This Kern County Ordinance states: 7.08.380 – Animals creating a nuisance A. The keeping or harboring of any animal or fowl, whether licensed or not, which by howling, yelping, barking or other noise which is offensive to the senses, is injurious to health, disturbs or annoys any considerable number of persons or any neighborhood so as to interfere with the enjoyment of life or property, is unlawful and is a public nuisance, and each day that such act is continued constitutes a separate offense. It is unlawful to suffer or permit any animal or fowl to trespass on private or public property so as to damage or destroy any property or thing of value, or so as to commit any other act dangerous to public health or safety, and any animal or fowl committing such act is a public nuisance. B. Upon proof satisfactory to the director or any peace officer, of a misdemeanor violation of subsection (A), the case may be directly filed with the district attorney. When the director, any animal control officer or peace officer personally witnesses a public nuisance, as described by the complainant and this section, he may issue a citation. The first violation of this section shall be punishable as an infraction. The second and subsequent violations of this section shall be a misdemeanor punishable as provided in Section 1.12.030 of this code. Bear Valley Police Officers will respond to all barking/howling dog complaints. Upon determining that the nuisance animal(s) is continuing to bark/howl for a prolonged period of time, the officer will contact the pet owner or pet-keeper if present, or by posting a “warning notice” advising of the violation. Violations not curtailed after the initial warning will subject the animal owner/pet-keeper to a citation. The first citation for the above violation is classified as an infraction; however, any subsequent citations are classified as a misdemeanor violation. Please be a responsible pet owner; your neighbors and the community will appreciate it.

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CLUBS, ORGANIZATIONS AND SPECIAL INTEREST IN BEAR VALLEY VISIT US AT WWW.BVSA.ORG FOR CONTINUALLY UPDATED CLUB, EVENT AND BEAR VALLEY RESIDENT INFORMATION (Note some of the contacts may have changed, but we don’t have the new information)  ALLIES & ALBUM MAKERS Julie Amstutz, 821-9000. Meet the 3rd weekend. Saturday 10 am-4 pm and Sunday 1-7 pm! Make great progress on all photo goals including scrapbooking and digital albums.  BEAR VALLEY 4H Community Leader Laurie Hamilton, 821-2406. Open to all children ages 5 to 19, current projects include shooting sports, arts & crafts, home economics, horse, llama, poultry, sheep, goats, and rabbits. 4-H community meetings are conducted 2nd Monday of every month at 7:00 pm, Whiting Center Arts & Crafts Room.  BEAR VALLEY BUCKAROOS George McMackin, 821-1116. Promotes safe, fun, western cowboy activities for kids and adults alike. All levels of riders welcome.  BEAR VALLEY PONY CLUB Alisha Loken, 821-0105 or email: [email protected]. Website: http://bvspc. blogspot.com/. BVSPC is part of The United States Pony Club, an international organization, which promotes the development of the young English rider (to age 25).  BEAR VALLEY SPINNERS & WEAVERS Elaine Maxwell, 821-1680 or Rona Samuels, 821-5828. Exchanging of techniques & support.  BOY SCOUTS TROOP & PACK 135 Scoutmaster Kirk Newman, 821-7011 Cubmaster Jerry Sills, 821-1873 or 304-1108 .  BOY SCOUTS TROOP 594 Scoutmaster Brian St. John, 821-1241.  BVPD VIPS (Volunteers in Police Service) For brochure and application. Captain A. Dameron, 821-1157.  BVS CRAFTY LADIES Rosemarie Schermer, 821-5706. Equestrian Center Lounge, every Tuesday, 1-3 pm. Bring your own project and get acquainted!

 BVS CULTURAL ARTS ASSOCIATION (CAA) Linda Turco, 821-1505. Board meetings at 3:00, the 1st Thursday every month at the OTCC Card Room. Everyone welcome!! CAA provides performing arts programs to enhance our way of life.  BVS DEBATING SOCIETY BJ Mitchell, 821-5110. Present public debates on issues of interest to BVS property owners and residents.  BVS DRESSAGE CLUB Lois Quinn, 821-6323. Active in many equestrian dressage activities in the local area.  BVS EMERGENCY AMATEUR RADIO TEAM John Carnakis, 821-2067. 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 7:00 pm 146.700Mhz(-) PL123.0.  BVS GARDEN CLUB Julie Amstutz, 821-9000 or Eileen Butera, 821-6913. The Garden Club meets the 3rd Friday, March through October at the Equestrian Center Lounge. Plan garden tours, programs, etc.  BVS HORSEMAN’S ASSOCIATION Judy Walsh, 821-1615. Promotes fellowship, equestrian activities and facilities, supports acquisition and preservation of riding trails.  BVS SPORTSMAN'S CLUB President Bob Francis, 805 906-9618. The club coordinates a wide variety of social, sports and RV activities.  BVS WOMEN'S CLUB Rona Samuels, 821-5828. Provides an opportunity for good fellowship among the women of BVS. Website bvswomensclub.com.  CARRIAGE DRIVING SOCIETY Dawn Wright, 821-8970. Meetings are the 2nd Thursday every month, 6 pm at the Equestrian Center Lounge. We promote safe driving, drive-and-ride outings and good horsemanship.

Stone Mountain Well Represented at THS Basketball Banquet By Moe Cramer Jr., PTA I would first like to congratulate and thank Coach Chris Olofsen and his assistant Larry Scaggs for a very exciting basketball season. The Warriors competed in the toughest league Tehachapi has ever been in and were predicted to come in fifth. It is commendable that the team proved the prognosticators wrong and came in third, but it is even more impressive that they did it with such a young team, three sophomores and three freshmen. The seasons to come are bound to be even more exciting. I have always loved and been involved with sports in one way or another and am blessed to have a job that keeps me close. Working at Stone Mountain Physical Therapy gave me the opportunity to personally train some of these young athletes and to help heal them from injury and get them back on the court. The icing on the cake is having the privilege of assisting Coach Louie Saavedra and his brother, Marc with the freshman team. After our games we hurry over to the varsity games like a bunch of kids, excited to watch our varsity Warriors. I have a great seat, I get to stay close to the bench to help keep an eye on our wounded. This allows me to be close enough to hear what’s going on inside the huddle and hang out in the locker room to hear Coach’s wisdom. What a great time I had this year! I was especially grateful to sit with the coaches at this year’s banquet and watch all of the proud families listen as the head coaches shared their thoughts on this past season, ending each presentation with the awards for the most outstanding athletes. At the freshman level Jacob Burt was named Most Valuable Player. Junior Varsity player Nick Madden was named Most Valuable Player and Phil Baquerizo named athlete of the month. Coach Oli named Dalton Scaggs Co-Most Valuable player and Andrew Bacquerizo Most Improved Player. While driving home and reflecting on the night I realized that all of the above named award winners are clients of Stone Mountain Physical Therapy. What a joy it is to see our clients have such success. I’m proud

of each and every one of these young men as well as some of the others we have seen; Anthony Curiel, Ryan Kelly, Andrew Borst, Micah Fjeld, Chris Llamas, Lars Olofsen, Preston Terle, Brian Cotta, and Sage Voda. Of all these young men, there are two that I will never forget. These are jewels in the Stone Mountain crown. First, Andrew Baquerizo; this young man showed dedication and persistence worthy of the name Warrior. Andrew trained every week, in season and out, sometimes before school at six in the morning. Coach said his hard work and dedication should inspire all athletes to follow suit. Last, but not least, one of the most amazing athletic feats I have ever witnessed. Dalton Scaggs tore his ACL near the end of last football season. He was told he needed surgery. He was told by several orthopedic surgeons that he was crazy to try and play basketball in the upcoming season, he’d never be able to do it. Dalton did not want to sit out his senior year and could not let his team down, he committed himself to do the impossible, play with a torn ACL. Dalton asked my opinion, I gave him the pros and cons and told him no matter what his decision I would give him all of my support. Well, he chose to play and came in at 6 am, faithfully, three days a week for training; and many rolls of tape later he receives Most Valuable Player, how remarkable! Thanks again guys, what a year!

If you should ever be in the need of physical therapy or training, come to Stone Mountain Physical Therapy, where the MVPs go!

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 CERT (COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM) Jim Nelson, 821-5205. Training BVS residents “to be prepared and ready to serve” in the event of a local disaster situation.  FRIDAY NIGHT BRIDGE PARTY Carol Burdick, 821-7213 or Elaine Williams, 821-5768. Relaxed atmosphere for couples and singles to enjoy social bridge.  GENE'S BRIDGE CLUB Ray Stewart, 821-4745. Provides a friendly and relaxed atmosphere for enjoying duplicate bridge.  GIRL SCOUTS Cherie Rainwater, 661-609-5764.  THE GREENHORNS Richard Stevenson, 821-0056. Provides an environment for horse and rider to learn cattle-handling skills that are used in working cattle operations throughout the west. Open to any BVSA member in good standing and BVS renters with amenity privileges.  HISTORICAL PRESERVATION SOCIETY Judy Reynolds, 821-7035. 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.  OAK TREE CC WOMEN'S GOLF CLUB President Linda Cross, 821-5315. Weekly 9-hole and 18-hole play day for members. Mondays 4-person scramble open to all ladies who wish to play.  OAK TREE CC MEN'S GOLF CLUB Meet 2nd Tuesday, every month in the Card Room at the Country Club at 9:00 am. For information call Butch Reyburn, 821-1769.  OAK TREE TENNIS CLUB Tennis Pro Rick Lund, 821-6523. Promotes interest in tennis activities among members and families.  P&J BRIDGE CLUB Chris Schaeffer, 661-771-2373.  TEHACHAPI MOUNTAIN QUILT GUILD Meets the 1st Monday of the month at the BVS Community Church between 9:00 and 9:30 am. Social time and business at 9:30. Visitors and new members are welcome.

FREE Demo Class on April 9 Classes available for Toddlers and Preschoolers New Classes begin April 16 Space limited - Reservations required Call 821-1510 in Bear Valley Springs Private piano lessons available for older children and adults during the morning and early afternoon.

Making music with children Children learn language by hearing, experiencing, repeating, and modeling from parents and siblings. Children develop their musical language much the same way. The importance of preschool musical experiences has been and continues to be well documented. Research has shown that the optimum window of opportunity to absorb music is from ages two to six. Young children learn through experiencing movement, singing, rhythms, and creative activities. They easily absorb patterns of pitch and rhythm and develop their “inner hearing” for music. Recent research indicates that children have assimilated the harmonic content of their culture by the time they are five! What is essential for early childhood musical growth?  Parent involvement  Experiential, age-appropriate materials taught in a group setting  A highly qualified instructor who loves kids

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(661) 822-9171 501 W. Tehachapi Blvd., Tehachapi At Harmony Road Music School, parents/ caregivers are encouraged to be actively involved with their child in class. This shared experience provides a very special opportunity for bonding! Harmony Road is an exciting, comprehensive music program designed to help children discover the world of music through motivating materials and “hands-on” activities which develop the whole child. The activities included are hearing, feeling, moving, singing, creating, sharing, reading, playing percussion and keyboard instruments. Children absorb and store musical patterns and concepts for enjoyment and growth in all of their musical endeavors. Tasha McJunkin is a certified, experienced Harmony Road Music School instructor who loves and enjoys working with children. The Harmony Road music program is one of the best early childhood music programs in Tehachapi, and we invite you and your child to join our Free Demo Class on Tuesday, April 9th to ‘try out’ the Harmony Road course and see if your child enjoys our unique group music program. Starting from April 16th through May 21st, the school will offer a new 6 week session of “The Music In Me” (Ages 3-4). The “Music In Me” is a dynamic readiness program for young children with emphasis on ear training, solfege singing, movement, keyboard activities, pitch and rhythm awareness. Creativity is stressed and parents are involved in class and at home. Please call to make a reservation for this Free Demo Class as space is limited. I hope to meet with you and your child on April 9th! Private piano lessons are also available for older children and adults during the morning and the early afternoon.

Please contact Tasha at 661-821-1510 Private piano lessons are also available for older children and adults during the morning and early afternoon.

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Evapotranspiration Rates for the U.S. Sandy Janzen, Assistant General Manager, CSD Scientists with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) are celebrating breakthrough research that mapped long-term average evapotranspiration rates and totals across the continental United States. The maps are the first of their kind and help water manager to calculate water availability. Evapotranspiration — the amount of water lost to the atmosphere from the ground surface — consumes more than half of all precipitation, according to USGS. Evaporation and transpiration of water by plants are major contributors to this water loss. USGS officials said that knowing evapotranspiration rates for a region will help water managers and policymakers calculate how much water will be available for people and ecosystems. “Just as importantly,” said Bill Werkheiser, associate director for water at the USGS, “this knowledge will help them better plan for the water availability challenges that will occur as our climate changes since transpiration rates vary widely depending on factors like temperature, humidity, precipitation, soil type and wind.” Measuring evapotranspiration accurately has been difficult because it’s laborious and typically required local observation. USGS scientists Ward Sanford and David Selnick examined Landsat satellite imagery for climate and land-cover data from 1971 to 2000 and streamflow data for 838 watersheds during the same time period, USGS explained. “This information allowed them to generate a mathematical equation that can be used to more precisely estimate long-term evapotranspiration at any location in the continental United States.”

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SNAKES Linda Laing, Communications Committee, CSD Spring is just around the corner. After limiting our hiking and trail riding during the winter months, many of us are eagerly anticipating the warmer temperatures and are anxious to get outside again. But we also want our outings to be safe and fun. With that in mind, here are some things to consider before heading out. Rattlesnakes also enjoy our scenic rural community. The Pacific and the Mojave rattlesnakes are two commonly found in our area (although Mojave rattlesnakes have not been seen in Bear Valley Springs). As the days get warmer, the snakes will start to come out and enjoy the weather, much as we do. However, rattlesnakes like warm days but not hot ones. On hot days, snakes will search out shady areas with rock outcroppings, fallen trees or other features that provide shade. If you see a spot that looks like a cool area off the trail for a break, keep in mind that the snakes likely think it’s a great place too. If you encounter a rattlesnake either inside your yard or on a commonly used trail, you should contact “The Snake Guys”. Bear Valley residents Mike Kemp (661 878-5032) and Ron Hayton (661 203-4468) volunteer their time to trap and relocate rattlesnakes that appear in our residential areas and on commonly used trails. They have the equipment and the expertise to safely capture the rattlesnakes and relocate them to an area away from the general Bear Valley population. Mr. Kemp says that on hot days, when a resident finds a snake in their yard, it is most likely hiding under a bush equipped with a drip line to stay cool. Snakes want to avoid us about as much as we want to avoid them; so use common sense. If you see a snake, back quietly away from it. Don’t prod it with a stick or aggravate it. Snakes can strike quickly if they feel threatened. Rattlesnakes will generally be in a coiled position before they strike with their head up and their rattles shaking. But they don’t have to be in that position in order to strike. If you startle the snake, it is likely to strike. Rattlers can strike a distance up to half of their body length. If you are hiking or riding in an area that has a lot of snake activity, prepare yourself and your animals in advance. Hikers should wear tall boots or snake chaps that are bite resistant. Horses may receive some protection from splint boots. A rattlesnake vaccine is available for dogs, and recently, a new vaccine has been introduced for horses. Contact your vet for more information. Be proactive and carry a cell phone. What should you do if a snake bites you? First, stay calm. Don’t elevate the bite or apply a tourniquet. You will need an antivenom injection. If you are not close to a populated area, use your cell phone and call for help. If you are assisting a companion who has been bitten, be aware of your surroundings so you aren’t bitten too. How do you recognize a snakebite? Look for fang marks, swelling, edema and pain at the site. Typical reactions include vomiting, respiratory distress, arrhythmia and fever. While all bites should be taken seriously, the size and age of the snake will determine the severity of the bite. Young snakes can be more. Venomous than adults. Hiking and riding on the trails can still be fun. Be aware of your surroundings. Look before you step over that log or before you decide to reach up and grab that rock as you move up the hill. Talk to your children about safety on the trails and have an adult lead the way. Hiking and riding the trails is an enjoyable activity and being careful will keep it that way.

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SPORTSMAN’S CLUB Kay Bryant Are we there yet? Is Spring here yet? Are we through shoveling snow yet? Gosh, I hope so! Please look over our upcoming events and plan to be there. We’ll be looking for you. Remember, if you’re not a member, you might want to check us out. We sure have a lot of fun and you’ll have many new friends. APRIL 6 – GOAT SPRINGS HIKE – 9 am. Meet at the Equestrian Center and bring the usual: hiking shoes, sunglasses, water, hat/cap and a fun attitude. Hikes are open to anyone living in Bear Valley – you don’t have to be a member of the Sportsman’s Club. But, you might want to become one after meeting our hearty hikers. For questions, call Sally 821-5160 or Linda 821-0489. APRIL 11 – SPORTSMAN’S CLUB MONTHLY MEETING – 6-7 pm at the OTCC Card Room. Please join us as meetings are lively and informative. And, join us after for dinner in either the saloon or the restaurant. We are always looking for new ideas for activities and trips to add to our schedule and you might have some ideas to share. We love meeting new members and seeing some long-standing members come to the meeting also. APRIL 15-19 – PECHANGA RV RESORT/HOTEL/CASINO – Trip to Temecula, CA. If you’re going and haven’t made reservations, please call 877-977-8386 for either hotel or RV reservations. RVers can ask for a site near A-17. Contact Alice Juckes at [email protected] or 821-3210 and let her know what site and the dates you have booked and also if you want to play golf: Redhawk Golf Course on Thursday, April 18 for $39.00 and possibly another one. Golf, wine-tasting and a welcome get-together are being organized. Check Sportsman’s Club newsletter for details. Do you love the PROGRESSIVE DINNER? I know many of you do. Well, it’s scheduled for May and we do not have a Chairman/Chairmen yet. We have lots of documentation on previous dinners and volunteers to host various parts of the dinner. We just need YOU to organize it or we may not have it this year. Thank you to the following people who volunteered for some openings for 2013: • Historian – Linda Flores • Circle The Wagons – Alice Juckes

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Golf News By Duane Gore, PGA

Making a hole-in-one is probably the hardest feats in the world of sports. To ace a hole is a golfer’s ultimate dream, which requires a lot of skill and a whole lot of luck. The odds of making a hole-in-one are 3,000 to 1 for a touring pro, 5,000 to 1 for a low handicap player and 12,000 to 1 for the average golfer. Here are a few facts about the hole-in-one. The youngest recorded was Jake Paine a 3-year-old who aced a 65-yard hole. The oldest was Elsie McLean who was 102 when she knocked it in on a 100-yard hole. The longest was Mike Crean on a 517-yard, par 5 in Denver. The first recorded was in 1868 when young Tom Morris aced the 145yard hole at Prestwick during the Open Championship. John Hudson, a 25-year-old professional holed two consecutive holesin-one at the 11th and 12th holes (195 and 311 yards) at a tournament in England. In a two-hour span at the 1989 U.S. Open, four competitors – Doug Weaver, Jerry Pate, Mark Wiebe and Nick Price – each holed out on the 167-yard, 6th hole. The odds against four professionals achieving such a record in a field of 156 are reckoned at 332,000 to 1. Norman Manley, an amateur from California, claims to have 59 career aces, while some touring pros have never recorded one. Here at Oak Tree C.C. our most recent ace was this last fall when Todd Hurst drained our 135yard, 11th hole with a pitching wedge. We had four recorded in 2012, Jessie Ramirez #2, Pete Grupp #11, Matt Gil #4 and Ken Imhoof #11. Some time we will go two years or more between hole-in-ones. We even have two recorded aces on our 287-yard, par 4, hole #7: Mel Beck and David Sarricks. It is a long-standing tradition that the player making the ace is to buy the clubhouse a round of drinks. This can be quite expensive, especially during a full field tournament. So don’t forget get your hole-in-one insurance paid up, and GOOD LUCK!!! On February 16, the men’s golf club dodged the weather and finally got in their individual stroke play event. We had 60 players who were split into 3 flights. Here are the results: FIRST FLIGHT SECOND FLIGHT THIRD FLIGHT 1st Matt Gil 1st Jon Bartelmie 1st Lee Luginbuhl 2nd Mel Beck 2nd Ken Imhoof 2nd Dennis Keck 3rd Vic Keesey Jr. 3rd Don Ingram 3rd Wayne Boudreau 4th Scott McKettrick 4th Pete Grupp 4th Vic Keesey Sr. 5th Dan Rosander 5th Ric Beaudion 5th Jim McCormick 6th Ben Graham 6th Dale Schrock 6th Bob Bartz Great playing, guys! Looking forward to next month’s event. Wednesday, April 24, the golf course will be closed all day for the spring aerification procedure. At the end of April, the driving range will be closed for a couple of days to level the practice areas teeing surface. We will probably mow a temporary tee area in front for irons only, while the new seeded area grows. Sorry for the inconvenience, but this will improve our practice facility.

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This arena is designed to exercise, train, and turn out your horse or horses. Due to the great footing, this enclosure drains off much sooner than our round pens and uncovered arenas after bad weather and provides another option for exercising horses after stormy days. Treat this arena like a round pen and limit your time to thirty minutes if others are waiting. Horses cannot be left unattended and, if horses are present, please contact management/staff and the horses will be promptly removed. The BVSA Board of Directors and Equestrian Center Manager/ Staff did a first-class job of constructing this arena, so show your appreciation by thanking them and utilizing this amenity.

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HORSEMEN’S ASSOCIATION

BVS CARRIAGE DRIVING SOCIETY

Judy Walsh, President

Dawn Wright, President

We Finally Got Our Trails It is wonderful today to see the sun shining and feel the warmth of the day. We have not been able to ride much due to the snow. Our trails are drying out so you should see many of us on the trail again. For any of you interested in joining the Horsemen' Association, an application is at the Equestrian Center or you can get it on-line at bvsha.com under Membership Information. Our dues are $25 per year, per family. We have trail rides every Tuesday at 10 am and once a month on Saturdays. Our rides generally leave from the Equestrian Center. If you attended our February meeting, you know the program dealt with trail acquisition. Remember from last month's article, in 1978 Bear Valley Springs did not have the 35 miles of recorded trials that was advertised in the Dart Industries brochures. We made this discovery when checking many of the recorded deeds that were to have trail easements. Dart agreed to provide the property owners with the promised 35 miles of trails. This was when trail acquisition became very important. By this time, much of the property owned by Dart Industries had been sold. Therefore, many of the trails were on private property with no easement. One of the very popular trails was an extension of the Church Trail. The Church Trail used to follow the pipeline all the way down Bear Valley Rd. to the Foothill Trail that crosses to the Cummings Valley Trail. Unfortunately, Dart was not able to get the easements for that trail and we lost the trail. Another trail we loved to ride was called Dry Canyon. The trail connected with Oak Canyon and went up the next canyon to Serra. It was one of our favorite trails. But again Dart could not get the easements and we lost that trail too. There were many trails we lost because Dart could not get the easements. After much work, Dart was able to get 25 miles of trails through private property. One we really fought for was the Foothill Trail. If you notice when riding that trail, some parts have two trails. This was because the easement was not followed. We finally agreed to allow Dart to complete the trails by adding trails on the Common Area. The Common Area is owned by the Community Services District, therefore, Dart had to have an agreement with the CSD that these trails would be permanent. We finally got our promised 35 miles of trails. The next step was to have them approved by the BVSA. A group of us rode or hiked every mile of trail. Dart was represented by an organization called MUM, who actually built the trails. Bob Cantrell represented the CSD, Sylvia Chavez the EQC, and I the BVSA. The BVSA agreed to accept and maintain all trails, even on the Common Area. For several years, BVSA hired MUM to maintain the trails; that finally became too costly. We went through many different ways of maintaining the trails. None have been as successful as the Trail Crew. We now have over 50 miles of trails. It has taken over thirty years to get the additional fifteen miles. Maybe in the next thirty years, we will get the Loop Trail. If we do, it will only be because of the determined people in the valley. I want to tell you about a positive experience I recently had. I was having a serious problem with the brakes on my horse trailer. I had it into the dealer twice with no success. I finally decided to go to Clerou Tire Co. in East Bakersfield. They are family-owned and have been in Bakersfield for years. They said they would keep it until it was fixed. I saw $$$$ signs. When Mr. Clerou called, he said they had to turn the brake drums and repack the wheel bearings. The bill was $132 and my brakes work great; I would highly recommend them.

One potato, two potatoes, three potatoes; oh no, 40 pounds of potatoes. The great potato bar feast is a March specialty. The trick is getting all the potatoes in the oven at once. Our special treat for the evening was our favorite member, Nora Kimton. Nora will be 100 years old this year. After dinner, Dr. Fred shared his wisdom. We always look forward to this time of learning how we can better understand our animal’s health. This winter has been long and cold. Marlene Cooper’s mini donkey, Rickie, had icicles hanging off of his chin hairs, mane and tail. He looked like something out of the ice age. All of our critters are starting to shed their winter coats. It is tempting to body shave them now, but please wait until May. There will be more cold weather and they will need their fur coats. The Poker workshops will begin on Sat. May 4th, at 10 am at the Equestrian Center Driving arena. Remember this is members only. A gift certificate for the best hand and lunch for everyone, will follow the morning activities. Each month, we will try to announce which obstacles are planned. The obstacles may be push a ball, back inside poles, sock throw, just for starters. All riders, walkers and ground drivers need to have a halter on their horse. Cart drivers will not leave their cart, so they can bring a passenger or have a volunteer assist them. Please be on time, 10 am, because the first obstacles will be done individually. Line up for obstacle #1, obstacles #2, #3, #4, and #5 will be set up as everyone finishes. We plan to keep the pace moving. To get card #6, a clue will be given. The clue will be how to find the #6 in the campground. Look for the talking owl. Lunch will follow the activities. While we are enjoying our lunch, we will announce when to open your envelopes; do not open them before. Remember to mark these dates. All events will be on Saturdays. May 4, June 22, July 27, Aug 17, Sept. 2, and Oct 19. We will begin at 10 am, the first card is given for just going into the arena. There is no judging, we are here to have a good time, and build a stronger bond with your animal. Bring a fanny pack or something to put your envelopes into, no one wants to lose their cards. We will be needing volunteers to help with the obstacles and the gates. If you are not bringing an animal to participate, please come and help out. You can earn a hand and lunch. Any questions, call Mara 821-1217.

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BVS CULTURAL ARTS INSIGHT SERIES Bear Valley Springs Cultural Arts will present a series of four lectures entitled, Insights. These presentations are designed to provide unique perspectives on topics both familiar and new. Most of the presentations will be held in private homes, and all are scheduled for Sunday afternoons. The first of the series will take place on April 14, 4 pm at 28741 Ridgeview Court, Bear Valley Springs. Local resident Dan Bronson will present “Hollywood Through the Looking Glass: My Adventures in Wonderland.” Bronson’s love of film inspired him to leave his position as a university professor to embark on a Mon - Fri 5 am - 9 pm Sat 7 am - 9 pm Sun 12 pm - 8 pm Bad weather, call first 821-6641

Hollywood career that included story analyst, story editor, writer and producer. He will share observations about his change in perspective from naive professor, who believed that film was art, to his discovery that, as one of his Hollywood mentors put it, “Movies is money.” Light refreshments will be served. Gate passes are available by calling Nancy at 821-3534. Insights are presented free of charge. Donations are gladly accepted. Additional Insights: 5/19, 4 pm, Make Me Care: Using Stories to Influence & Persuade 6/30, 4 pm, Van Gogh’s Prolific Decade 7/14, 4 pm, Contemporary Taiko: New Works

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John Whitlock, Athletic Director Things are heating up at the Whiting Center. Hockey is entering its All-Star phase. Tuesday, April 2, at 6 pm we will have our awards dinner. This is where we get together and honor all the teams. Participation awards are handed out, along with first-place trophies. All-star teams and coaches are announced as well. This event is a lot of fun and is well attended, get there early! It is a pot-luck, be sure to bring a dish to share. After that come the All-star games. They will be held on Saturday, April 6. The Mite/Squirt Division (ages 7-10) will be at 12 Noon. The Pee-Wee/Bantam Division (ages 11-13) will be at 1:30 pm and, finally, the Midget Division (ages 14-17) will be at 3 pm. These games will showcase Bear Valley’s finest hockey players and athletes as they battle for ultimate supremacy! April is also the month that baseball, softball, and T-Ball begin. Action will shift from the Whiting Center to Beaubien field. Games start in April and run to mid-June. The division for T-Ball is 3-6 years, Minors are 7-9 years, and Majors are 10-13 years of age. The deadline for signing up is April 4, so hurry on down so you don’t miss out! The fees for residents are $55 for T-Ball, and $75 for baseball and softball. Subsequent children are $50 for T-ball and $70 for Baseball and Softball. Non-residents pay $75 for T-ball and $95 for Baseball and Softball. There are no price breaks for extra children of non-residents. Speaking of Baseball, T-Ball, and Softball — we are in desperate need of coaches! Come down, volunteer and make a difference in a young person’s life! Be a force for good, and change the world for the better! Be involved with youth for a better tomorrow. See you next month when the weather is warmer and baseball will be in full swing!

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Bylaws Amended (cont’d. from page 6) and Section (4) of Article VIII required 75% or more of all the members, which would mean 2685 “votes for” the change. (Bylaw Article XIII Section (4)). In past Annual Elections, the Association was fortunate enough just to make the voting quorum. Voting Quorum is all 3581 properties minus any properties not eligible to vote, then 33.3% of this total. As you can see, by just achieving voting quorum of approximately 1190 votes, we are nowhere near reaching 2685 votes cast in any Annual Election. Members of the Bear Valley Springs Association had proposed this change in past few years; the proposal had been included in the Annual Election ballot since 1991 based on our current research. The proposal was included in the Annual Election ballot in 1991-92, 1995-96, 1996-97, 1997-98, 1998-99, 2002-03, 2003-04, 2004-05, 2008-09, 2010-11, 2011-12 and 2012-13. Each year the vote did not reach the 75% required vote, but did receive a majority vote “In Favor” of the Bylaw change, for those members that voted. The BVSA Board of Directors is the governing body of the Association responsible for operating the Association. They are unpaid volunteers who donate their time for service to your community. Many associations like ours have difficulty finding members willing to serve on their boards. Those members who really care about their community and fellow residents should take the time to serve. Now by allowing two-year terms, this will improve the Board of Directors consistency in managing the Association. Members should expect and receive consistent treatment when they deal with any representative of the Association. The Board and BVSA management must do everything they can to create an atmosphere of community and fair treatment that will enhance the life-style of the Association. Board members have the difficult task of wearing two hats: one as a neighbor and

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the other as a member of the community charged with running a business that is a homeowners association. It’s easy to let the “neighbor” hat get the best of you; however, Board members must not lose sight of their fiduciary duty and it takes experience and time to learn these roles. Boards must strive to be consistent in their decision-making process. Inconsistencies create problems and, perhaps, unforeseen expenses for the Association. The ideal Board of Directors is one that can work together toward the common goal. It takes time for five board members to learn how to work together as a board with the community, and BVSA management and staff. A one-year term was just not enough time to allow this to happen with every newly elected Board Member. Great boards don’t just happen. It takes a lot of work to make a board effective. They need vision, commitment, experience and leadership – the ability to see the big picture to help the Association achieve its goals. The rewards are few, but a well-run community is its own best reward. The BVSA Board of Directors election process is approaching fast. Election Day is June 8, 2013. If you are interested in serving as a BVSA Board Member, you must register no later than April 16, 2013, at 4:00 PM. You can register as a candidate on-line by going to HOA Elections of California website at: www.hoaelection.net/my-election-site. From the HOA Elections of California homepage, sign in using the following: Username: valley Password: bvs608. If you have any questions regarding the registration process or any other general questions about becoming a candidate, please contact one of the Nominating Committee members: Steve Oliver (821-7509), Mike Kemp (821-0321) or Greg Hahn (821-8975). You may also contact the board secretary Karen Luginbuhl at 821-5537, extension 231.

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