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By REBECCA NEIPP, News Review Staff Writer
Tough choices ahead for
schools as fiscal crisis
continues
schools as fiscal crisis
continues
Councilmen push for voluntary recycling
By REBECCA NEIPP
News Review Staff Writer
News Review Staff Writer
State officials open to suggestion, with qualifiers; liability with trash-hauler Benz still an issue
While the unsuspecting residents of a home on the 400 block of South
Desert Candles Street were sleeping soundly the night of Dec. 20, 2009,
suspects forced entry into their residence. When the residents awoke the
morning of Dec. 21, 2009, they discovered someone had been in their home
and stolen numerous items.
Desert Candles Street were sleeping soundly the night of Dec. 20, 2009,
suspects forced entry into their residence. When the residents awoke the
morning of Dec. 21, 2009, they discovered someone had been in their home
and stolen numerous items.
Members of the Ridgecrest City Council pled the case for changing to voluntary trash and recycling, a move which could
potentially resolve the months-long controversy that placed the city of Ridgecrest between the penalty-laden ire of Cal
Recycling (formerly California Integrated Waste Management Board) and the outcry of the public regarding the financial
burden of the mandatory program.
Mayor Steven Morgan and Councilman Chip Holloway met with members of Cal Recycling Wednesday, and Councilman
Jerry Taylor met with them Thursday while the three local councilmen were at League of California City conferences in
Sacramento.
potentially resolve the months-long controversy that placed the city of Ridgecrest between the penalty-laden ire of Cal
Recycling (formerly California Integrated Waste Management Board) and the outcry of the public regarding the financial
burden of the mandatory program.
Mayor Steven Morgan and Councilman Chip Holloway met with members of Cal Recycling Wednesday, and Councilman
Jerry Taylor met with them Thursday while the three local councilmen were at League of California City conferences in
Sacramento.
“No one in California finance has ever dealt with
cuts like this. Last time we felt cuts like this was
during the Great Depression … It’s going to be a
tough year for all public agencies in California —
particularly schools.”
So continued the message of a grim financial
landscape facing state institutions when Ron
Bennett, CEO of School Services of California,
addressed the Sierra Sands Unified School
District Board of Trustees.
Bennett praised the local district for maintaining
financial solvency in a treacherous climate, but
warned that hard times are yet to come. “This
district has proven itself to be extraordinarily well-
managed,” he said. “You’ve done all the right
things to maintain fiscal responsibility. “But every
year the state sends you another bill, and you get
less money than you did the year before. That’s
difficult for anyone to deal with — even in a
district that has been very well-managed.”
cuts like this. Last time we felt cuts like this was
during the Great Depression … It’s going to be a
tough year for all public agencies in California —
particularly schools.”
So continued the message of a grim financial
landscape facing state institutions when Ron
Bennett, CEO of School Services of California,
addressed the Sierra Sands Unified School
District Board of Trustees.
Bennett praised the local district for maintaining
financial solvency in a treacherous climate, but
warned that hard times are yet to come. “This
district has proven itself to be extraordinarily well-
managed,” he said. “You’ve done all the right
things to maintain fiscal responsibility. “But every
year the state sends you another bill, and you get
less money than you did the year before. That’s
difficult for anyone to deal with — even in a
district that has been very well-managed.”
Residents arrested on suspicion of burglary
New leader takes command of VX-31
China Lake
China Lake
By Renee Hatcher, NAWCWD Public Affairs
Cmdr. Brady Bartosh took the reigns of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron
31 from Capt. Eric Holmberg during a change of command ceremony Jan.
15 at China Lake. “VX-31 has a long-standing tradition of excellence,”
Bartosh said. “I’d be remiss if I just said I was taking over a great squadron;
my responsibility is to take it to the next level.”
Like Holmberg, Bartosh was the squadron’s chief test pilot prior to
assuming command. Bartosh is now responsible for all aspects of testing
of 15 type-model-series aircraft, five unmanned aircraft systems, multiple
weapons systems and more than 400 military, government and contractor
personnel. VX-31 is NAVAIR’s operational test squadron dedicated to
ensuring that Navy warfighters are equipped with capable and effective
combat systems.
“My goal is pass the squadron on to the next leader in even better shape
than it is now,” said Bartosh.
31 from Capt. Eric Holmberg during a change of command ceremony Jan.
15 at China Lake. “VX-31 has a long-standing tradition of excellence,”
Bartosh said. “I’d be remiss if I just said I was taking over a great squadron;
my responsibility is to take it to the next level.”
Like Holmberg, Bartosh was the squadron’s chief test pilot prior to
assuming command. Bartosh is now responsible for all aspects of testing
of 15 type-model-series aircraft, five unmanned aircraft systems, multiple
weapons systems and more than 400 military, government and contractor
personnel. VX-31 is NAVAIR’s operational test squadron dedicated to
ensuring that Navy warfighters are equipped with capable and effective
combat systems.
“My goal is pass the squadron on to the next leader in even better shape
than it is now,” said Bartosh.
Valentine revelers can swing into the
season of romance Saturday, Feb. 13, at
the White Star Mine by dancing to the Big
Band X-Press featuring the sounds of
Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Les Brown,
Count Basie, Tommy Dorsey and Harry
Connick Jr.
The semi-formal event, from 8-11 p.m.,
will offer complimentary Valentine
delicacies and a no-host bar.
Local dance teacher Ken Sanger will
offer free lessons from 7-8 p.m.
The public is invited. Tickets at $15 per
person and $25 per couple are available
at the News Review, Farris’ Diner and
Farris’ Italian Gardens. The dance is a
fund-raiser for the IWV Community
Foundation.
For more information call Pat or Patti at
760-371-4301.
season of romance Saturday, Feb. 13, at
the White Star Mine by dancing to the Big
Band X-Press featuring the sounds of
Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Les Brown,
Count Basie, Tommy Dorsey and Harry
Connick Jr.
The semi-formal event, from 8-11 p.m.,
will offer complimentary Valentine
delicacies and a no-host bar.
Local dance teacher Ken Sanger will
offer free lessons from 7-8 p.m.
The public is invited. Tickets at $15 per
person and $25 per couple are available
at the News Review, Farris’ Diner and
Farris’ Italian Gardens. The dance is a
fund-raiser for the IWV Community
Foundation.
For more information call Pat or Patti at
760-371-4301.
Valentine Ball set for
White Star
White Star