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Bear Valley Springs Association Monday, August 29, 2016
1st photo – “Blue jays raising heck one morning. Went outside and spied this little guy snoozing at about 15' above ground in a big oak
just off our upper deck. Didn't know grey foxes climbed or slept in trees. Do now. He flipped around to show off his bushy tail and then left after about an hour of napping.” Lew & MaryLou Hurlbutt
2nd Photo – “A polite young fox came to visit.” Barbara Allen
There's a new sheriff in town! Bill Kuhar
To All Residents, our Valley seems to have more trash on our roadways than ever before.
PLEASE cover your trash cans and dump loads! If you’re out taking a walk, take a bag and pick up some trash.
If there is trash in front of your property, pick it up! And above all PLEASE DON’T LITTER.
CERT has wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, shower seats, potty extenders, canes, etc.
to lend without cost to anyone in need. Contact: Fiona Nelson at 821-8975 or Dawn Nelson at 821-5205
The August BVS WOMEN’S CLUB LUNCHEON “Get a New Leash on Life”was a huge success. We dedicated our theme to the animal kingdom and celebrated with frisky animal masks,
a delicious dog biscuit for dessert and even some silly, take home pet rocks. See the newsletter on page 21 of this eBuzz!
Coming Events: September Luncheon: September 8, 2016 – from 11am.
Guest with members always welcome
September theme is ALL ABOUT THE WEATHER
REMINDER OF UPCOMING EVENTS:
October Silent Auction and the December Snow Ball.
A reminder to our Members: Bring in those recipes for our New Bear Valley Springs Women’s Club Cookbook. As a special incentive you will receive
an extra ‘red ticket’ for our door prize drawing. (Those who have already brought in recipes will receive a red ticket at the sign-in desk.) If you haven’t
attended one of our affairs you might consider becoming a member or
visiting us as a guest. For more information contact Andi Hicks, President,
at 818-427-5650.
Hello, my name is and I’ve been asked to coordinate communication about ideas and efforts Chris DeArmond
to improve the Bear Valley Springs Dog Park. A new Facebook page, , is for anyone in Bear Valley Springs Bear Valley Dog Park Palswho uses or plans to use the Dog Park near Cub Lake. We need ideas on what needs to be done to improve the park, so feel free to write your thoughts on that on this page. Whatever ideas we come up with, we’ll need to talk about fund-raising and related efforts to make the Dog Park better for everyone. This page is just a start, so please share this with anyone you know in Bear Valley Springs who might be interested. Also, we need suggestions for a late afternoon social get-together at Cub Lake so we can generate more
ideas — and let the dogs meet and greet and wag! Thanks, and here’s the link: https://www.facebook.com/DogParkPals
The Service Road adjacent to the Fire Station is a PRIVATE SERVICE ROAD. Many people are using this area to park, hike, run dogs off leash and as another access to Cub Lake and the Dog Park.
DO NOT TRESPASS on this road. You can be cited if you are trespassing on this property. Thank you for your cooperation.
The CAA is a non-profit organization that provides visual and performing arts programs to enhance our way of life. The Board meets the first Thursday of each month at 3:00 PM in the OTCC Card Room. Everyone is welcome. Annual membership is $15 for individuals
and $30 for a family. Members receive the monthly newsletter and attend selected events free or at reduced cost. For information call President Susan Miller, [email protected], 661-917-5880.
Volunteers In Police Service We are currently accepting applications for community-minded individuals
interested in providing service to the residents of Bear Valley Springs. For more information, please contact
Jay Carlyn, Captain, at 661-858-4106 or Karen Rathbun, Lieutenant.
Look for e-mail announcements and eBuzz updates in the weeks to come. Happy Gardening,
Garden Club contacts are Barbara Williams (821 2316) and Carol Young (821 8976)
Enjoy walking the 1 1/4 mile quietly surrounded by nature. The entrance is at Beaubien Field with parking available.
Oh no! You didn’t miss the Deep Pit-Bar-B-Q did you? Everyone goes to the Deep Pit Bar-B-Q because all that yummy beef, pork,
turkey, all the fixin’s and all free beverages is too much to pass up. Of course, that was all free to members. That’s just one of many perks to joining the Sportsman’s Club. Many thanks to all the volunteers who help make this such a success every year.
Your dedication and commitment are tremendously appreciated. SEPTEMBER 10
TH, PROGRESSIVE DINNER – Saturday, September 10
th – 1
st seating is 4:30 and 2
nd seating is 5:30pm. Cost is $16 per
person. (If there are less than 50 reservations, there will be one combined seating beginning at 5:00 pm and you will be notified). Below is a form to cut off and mail with your check to make your reservations. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.
SPORTSMAN’S CLUB MEETING – 6:00-7:00pm at OTCC Card Room. Please come and check us out, especially if you have ideas for activities/events and trips. This is also a great time to meet new people as many of us stay for dinner in the saloon or the
restaurant. Hoping to see you there!
The drawing for the 3 day- 2 night St. George, Utah package will be held on Labor Day at the Oak Tree Pro Shop. Again, the BVSVA would like to thank our golf pro, Duane Gore, and Maurice Gubler, who donated the package, for this opportunity. Tickets are still
available and will be up to the drawing ($5.00 each or 3 for $10.00). All the money will be donated to the BVSVA for veterans in need.
This past Saturday the BVSVA was one of the hosts for the Honor Flight breakfast at St. Malachy. All veterans are invited and the breakfast is held on the last Saturday of each month. Veterans eat free and non-veterans are asked to donate $5.00. It is amazing
to hear the history that each table presents. Mark September 24th on your calendar and join us. Breakfast is served at 0900. Reminder, Saturday Bingo will be moving from the second Saturday to the first Saturday beginning in September.
We hope to see you at the Whiting Center on September 3rd. The first game starts at 1:00 PM. The monthly meeting of the BVSVA will be Tuesday, September 13th. We start at 6:30 PM (1830) and end at 7:30 PM. If you have earned the title of “veteran”, come and share your experiences with your fellow veterans. Membership is open to all BVS veterans
who served honorably in any branch of service. Your DD214 is all that is required. Contact Paul Tate for further information at 661-972-5985.
Commander Jim Rice Membership Paul Tate Chaplain Richard Oldenburg 661-433-8625 661-972-5985 661-972-070 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Mondays at 9AM.
ACBL sanctioned duplicate bridge games in a friendly environment. Contacts: Rich Kemmerer (661) 342-0265, Tom Papac at 821-1334,
or e-mail [email protected]
Women's "Eclectic" Book ClubThe Women's "Eclectic" Book club in BVS is seeking new members. The club meets the 3rd Tuesday @ 12noon-2pm in
the main room of the BVSCC. A pot-luck lunch is followed by discussion of the book of the month. Eleven books are selected annually in December by members. All ladies that may be interested are welcome to visit a meeting.
Contact: Sharon Guinn at 821-3455
Calling all equine enthusiasts! The United States Pony Club is an international organization that teaches children (and now adults) riding, mounted sports, and horse management. Historically, Pony Club has focused on the young English rider, but has recently expanded to include the Western
discipline as well. Whether one enjoys trail riding on a backyard horse or has Olympic aspirations, Pony Club is dedicated to developing well-rounded horsemen and women in both riding and caring for their mounts. Children must be at least five years old and have access to their own pony or horse.
Adults in the Horsemasters program will expand their current knowledge and skills. For more information regarding our BVS Pony Club, please contact Debbie Swarens at 661-825-5042 or Gary Yettner at 818-415-1222.
The Bear Valley Buckaroos is the club for you if you enjoy horses, friendly people, and having a good time in the outdoors. The Buckaroos host equestrian playdays, team sorting, training sessions, clinics, and fundraising events throughout the year. We’d love to have you as a member,
whether you want to compete, volunteer, or be a spectator at any of our events, you are welcome.Playdays are a series of fun events intended for riders of all ages that test the skills of both horse and rider. Playdays are held on the second Saturday
of each month, May to September at the Bear Valley Equestrian Center. Points are awarded at each event and awards are presented at a party following the final playday of the season. The play days are also a great spectator event, watching the enthusiastic riders as they maneuver their
horses through each challenging test of skill. Team sorting is a competitive event during which two teammates on horseback try to move ten head of cattle through a small opening from one pen
to another. The cattle must be moved in numerical order with the starting number announced just as the team enters the pen. This is a fast paced event, since teams are competing to get the cattle sorted as quickly as possible within a 1 minute, 15 second time limit. The fastest teams earn both
money and points toward championship buckles at the end of the season. The competitions or “jackpots” are held on the third Sunday of each month, May to September. New and experienced riders are welcome and partners are chosen randomly, rather than being allowed to select their own teams. Regardless of the experience of the horse or rider, participants can build their team sorting skills during practice sessions held on each Wednesday and
Saturday afternoon, May through September, and during clinics and sessions with “Leppy” the mechanical cow. In addition, the Buckaroos sponsor other training events of interest to our members, such as cow clinics and sensory clinics.
Please feel free to contact any Board member for a membership application or further information. Or, check out our Facebook page at “Bear Valley Buckaroos”. The 2016 Buckaroos Board includes:
George McMackin, President ∙ Jeff Kermode, 1st VP ∙ Doug Slavin, 2nd VP ∙ Cathy Bradshaw, Treasurer ∙ Cheryl Ackerly, Secretary (661) 821-1116 (661) 343-7503 (661) 805-7707 (661) 300-0362 (661) 609-6113
COME HANG OUT WITH US!
We meet on the third Tuesday of each month at the Equestrian Center Lounge beginning at 7:00 PM.
We are neighbors, family and friends. We share a common interest with all the residents in our desire to see an active,
prosperous community. We strive to promote good fellowship among the people of Bear Valley Springs and promote a
natural blend of equestrians with all the residents of the community. We promote equestrian related activities and
facilities and support the acquisition and preservation of riding and hiking trails in Bear Valley Springs. We strive to
promote the interests of all riding disciplines. We encourage safety, good horsemanship and sportsmanship. We invite you
to participate in the protection, promotion and preservation of the riding and hiking trails that help to define our
community. Everyone is welcome and horse-ownership is not necessary. To access the Horseman’s website go to
www.bvsha.com. For more information contact President Joan Howard at 821-1577 or [email protected].
The cattle are here! Let the fun begin!
Don McLaughlin, Greenhorn’s President
Meet the 2nd Thursday of every month at the Equestrian Center Lounge at 6:00 PM.
For more information contact Dawn Wright @ 821-8970.
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. Everyone is welcome. MEET US AT THE BALL PARK AND HAVE SOME FUN! 3:00 PM on Tuesday and Thursday.
For information call Paul or Diane Brimer (821-1777).
For information call President Tony Velarde at 661-821-0015. The Oak Tree Men's Golf Club holds
their meetings on the second Tuesday of the month at 9:00 AM in the card room of the Oak Tree Country Club.
OAK TREE COUNTRY CLUB 2016 TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
SEPT 9 Friday 9AM Shotgun Play for Pink SEPT 10 & 11 Sat - Sun 8AM TX’s Oak Tree Men’s Golf Club Championship SEPT 21 & 22 Wed – Thurs 9:30AM Shotgun Tehachapi Cup SEPT 28 Wednesday GOLF COURSE WILL BE CLOSED FOR AERIFICATION OCT 6 & 7 Thurs – Fri 9:30AM TX’s Oak Tree Women’s Golf Club Eclectic Tournament
OCT 8 Saturday 10AM Shotgun Oak Tree Men’s Golf Club – 2 Man Best Ball NOV 12 Saturday 10AM Shotgun Oak Tree Men’s Golf Club – Veterans Tournament
Photo 1: Fourteen of our members participated in our Sr. Club Championship tournament on the 18th and 19th.
Photo 2: Our 2016 Sr. Club Champion, Linda Cross, is joined by all flight winners. Left to Right: Alice Juckes, Lee Kapka, Linda Cross, Diane Griffin, and Connie Shobe.
Weekly Playdays are:
Open Play - Monday at 10:00, 9-hole playday - Wednesday at 10:00 18-hole playday - Friday at 9:30
Please sign up by 2:00 the day before play Upcoming Events
Birthday Bash for members with July and August Birthdays - August 22nd ****General Meeting - August 24th****
Play for Pink - September 9th WSCGA Play Day - September 24th
Please check your handbooks for the schedule of
ALL upcoming tournaments!!! If you are interested in joining us for any event,
or may be interested in joining our club, please inquire at the Golf Pro Shop or contact
Linda Cross, President, at 821-5315 or by email at [email protected]
Flying or Driving Hours: Daily 8:00 AM-Dusk
BVS RC Model Club is a club here in Bear Valley and fly's at the Ron Samuels Model Field located next to Jack's Hole which is west
of the CSD trash area. We would like to invite anyone interested in RC Model Aviation or Model Cars to come join us in activities at
our field and to our monthly meetings. Club meetings are held the first Sunday of each month at the Whiting Center at 3:00 p.m.
While we encourage everyone to join the BVSA RC Model Club it is not necessary in order to fly or drive at the field.
For more information contact Keith Champlen at 661-821-0649.
Present public debates on issues of interest to BVS property owners and residents.
Contact BJ Mitchell at 821-5110.
For more info on the Oak Tree Tennis Club, check out our Facebook page! https://www.facebook.com/oaktreetennisclub/
For a full schedule of upcoming social events, click here
Need more info? Contact: Tennis Pro Rick Lund - [email protected]
President Tom Shea – [email protected] Vice President Steve Hibbard – [email protected]
Secretary Ramona Robinson – [email protected] Treasurer Ann Brewer – [email protected]
Allies & Album Makers
An update on this friendly group is the time! We will be meeting the 3rd weekend but only from 1pm to 4pm on Saturdays. Sunday afternoons
are also available after church from 1pm to 5pm. Our goals are to tell our stories, and create beautiful albums full of those stories, photos and
memorabilia. If you need to organize those boxes of photos under the bed, we will help you do that also. Just give Julie Amstutz a call and hear
how you can make a beautiful keepsake. Her number is 821-9000.
What is PICKLEBALL? What is the rage about this sport nationwide? It is an addiction to be sure!!! I moved to BVS a little over a year ago. In February, I went to the PICKLEBALL courts
in back of the tennis courts and met amazing, fun, lively people who play an absolutely fun court game.
*The court is small but like a tennis court *The paddle is solid, like a ping pong paddle but larger
*The ball is a whiffle ball, so it is light *This sport is challenging but easy and easier on your body then many other sports
*Inside during bad weather (Monday, Wednesday and Friday 12-2 at the Whiting Center) *Outdoors courts year round in nice weather (Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 9-11)
*They have National Championships each year and two of our players went to Arizona to participate *We play doubles so there are four people on each of the two outdoor courts with others rotating in
*Several of us have extra paddles so if you want to try this game, come join us and decide for yourself if you wish to get your own paddle. I can say from personal experience that if you love to be active and enjoy the company of great people, come play PICKLEBALL.
I love this game. Some of you will too!!! See you at the Whiting Center or the Courts!!!
For information call Guy 661-699-2719, David 661-972-6959, John 661-510-4650 or Linda 661-834-1626.
The objective of this organization is to provide an opportunity for good fellowship while encouraging the residents of Bear Valley Springs to become
interested in the preservation and promotion of this community's historical past. Primary concern shall be the preservation of the old Bear Valley
School House and its service as a mini-museum. Inside are photographs and displays associated with the early settlers.
For information call Al Romano (821-5622) or Judy Reynolds (821-7035)
The Bear Valley Schoolhouse Museum will be open September 3 and 4th from 12-3. Included in the displays are items collected in Bear Valley by residents. Please visit this local attraction for a glimpse into Bear Valley history.
CUB SCOUT TROOP 135
Cub Scouting is a home and neighborhood centered program designed to support family life for boys in first through fifth grades. Each Cub Scout
learns to respect his home, country, God and others. Scouting does this through service projects, group activities, sports, crafts, games, and outdoor
activities. Please join us for an exciting and fun filled year of scouting. For additional information please contact Cubmaster Jerry Sills at 661-821-
1873 or 661-304-1108.
Calling All Boys Age 11 to 18!!!! Come see all the adventures that the Boy Scouts have to offer. Tehachapi Boy Scout Troop 135 (2008 Super Troop for the
Southern Sierra Council) meets on Monday nights at 7 p.m. at the Bear Valley Springs Church. You can obtain further
information by calling the Scoutmaster, Kirk Newman @ 821-7011. Don't miss out on all the excitement this Troop has to offer.
Line Dancing at the Oak Branch Saloon! No Charge and No Partner Needed – Adults Only
Sunday Line Dancing Lessons
Beginner Lessons from 5 PM – 6 PM
Intermediate Dancing (with review as needed) 6 PM – 7 PM
Taught by Todd Lander
Wednesday Line Dancing
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Review Only
Led by Todd & Sandy Lander
First Friday Line Dancing
1st Friday of the Month
7:00 – 9:00 PM
Review Only
Led by Todd & Sandy Lander
Click here for the new Breakfast menu! Click here for the new Lunch and Dinner menu!
At the Whiting Center
The main activity center for the valley, the Whiting Center offers an indoor Jacuzzi and basketball court, which also doubles as a roller hockey rink. We also have a game room, fitness center and exercise classes. Our classes are offered to residents and their guests.
If you too, have a talent or skill you would like to share with the community, please call. We are always looking for additional classes to offer.
Amenity cards must be shown every time you enter the Whiting Center.
Click here to see the Whiting Center Schedule or for more information call 821-6641.
BVS YOUTH SPORTS FACEBOOK LINK:
https://www.facebook.com/BearValleyYouthSports
Fitness Center Hours:
Weekdays 5AM-9PM, Saturday 7AM-9PM, Sunday Noon-8PM
Free to Property Owners, $10 Fee for Guests. Check with Staff for More Information – 821-6641.
Please have your amenity card ready when you sign in at the Whiting Center. 100% compliance is required by management.
This gorgeous picture of the sunrise from the OTCC Pool was taken by Kimberly Clow on January 6, 2016.
Click here for the 2016 Pool Schedule!!!
The archery range open for use, by appointment only. The archery range is located at the end of Deertrail, just before
the gun range areas. Rangers are scheduled Saturdays from 9 AM to 2 PM.
Please contact the Whiting Center to make an appointment at 821-6641.
The targets are set for 20, 40, 60 and 80 meters. You must provide your own equipment. There is no shade or seating at
this time. We highly suggest that you bring water!
Please call to let the rangers know who is arriving and the time,
Jim Carmichael at 330-2372 or Rocco Spinelli at 821-0671. Give 24 hour notice please. You may also call the Whiting Center for more information at 821-6641.
The range consists of a pistol range, rifle range and a trap range. The shooting range is staffed each Saturday morning from 8AM to 11AM. The Range is available on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday for groups of 2 or more, by appointment only.
Property Owners need to show their Amenity Cards and there is a $5 Fee for guests.
The BVS Emergency Radio Team members (amateur radio emergency communications net) meet on
the last Saturday of every month at the Mulligan Room for breakfast (08:00) for discussions affecting Bear Valley and nearby community ham operators who are involved with this volunteer communications service.
Message from the Snake Guys:
Please feel free to call us to remove a rattlesnake from your property. But remember our service is a volunteer one, so when you call, be considerate
of the time and gas we are donating; keep the snake in sight until we arrive.
The Snake Guys now have a Facebook page.https://www.facebook.com/Bear-Valley-Springs-Snake-Guys-633987083437216/ Also, it is time to contact your veterinarian to vaccinate your dogs against rattlesnake bites. For more information about the vaccine, check out
http://www.redrockbiologics.com/rattlesnake_vaccine_for_dogs.php
BVSA Board Meetings are Tuesday, September 20th at 6:00 PM and Monday, September 26th at the Oak Branch Saloon.
BVCSD Board Meetings are Thursday, September 8th Thursday, September 22nd at the BVCSD Office
VETERANS RAFFLE ENTER TO WIN A TWO NIGHTS STAY WITH ONE
ROUND OF GOLF FOR TWO PLAYERS
IN BEAUTIFUL ST. GEORGE, UTAH,
DONATED BY MAURICE GUBLER!
TICKETS ARE $5.00 EACH OR
3 FOR $10.00 at the OTCC Golf Shop. DRAWING WILL BE HELD SEPTEMBER 5
th
AT THE OTCC GOLF SHOP
ALL PROCEEDS GO TO BVS VETERANS ASSOCIATION
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