HOLMBY NEWS
September 3, 2016
From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.
1. Street Repairs in HWPOA
2. Street Construction – Wilshire & Comstock
3. Holmby Park Update – Lawn Bowling
4. Dog Waste Bags at Holmby Park
5. LACC Fireworks Notice
6. SSA Security Alert
7. Westwood Library – September Events
8. HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
9. Resident Ads
10. HWPOA Contact Information
1. STREET REPAIRS IN HWPOA
The Bureau of Street Services scheduled a Small Asphalt Repairs (SAR) truck for the Westwood Neighborhood Council District to perform small asphalt repairs on 8/31/16. Several streets in the Holmby Westwood area were selected for repair:
- Loring Ave. / Charing Cross Rd.
- Strathmore Dr. / Warner Ave.
- Strathmore Dr. /Warner Ave.
- Comstock Ave. btwn Beverly Glen / Wilshire Bl.
HWPOA has also requested several streets to be repaved and we are working to get them approved by the City.
2. STREET CONSTRUCTION – WILSHIRE & COMSTOCK
From the LADWP:
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is performing construction in the area.
The project, which is necessary to provide reliable power to new customers in the area, will consist of installation of a vault and approximately 700 linear feet of conduit near the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and Comstock Avenue in Westwood.
Construction will begin on Tuesday, August 2 and is expected to be completed in October. Hours of work will be Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
We apologize in advance for any inconvenience and recommend taking alternate routes to avoid the area during construction.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Lance Gornick at (310) 524-8441.
3. HOLMBY PARK UPDATE – LAWN BOWLING
Lawn Bowling is a sport that moved philanthropist, Marcellus Joslyn, to write a poem and to give a major portion of his considerable wealth to the creation, preservation, and expansion of lawn bowling in Southern California. Our own Holmby Park bowling greens were the recipient of his largess on several critical occasions.
The first green was ready for play in 1927. At the 2002 celebration of the Club’s 75th Anniversary, Los Angeles rededicated the Club’s facilities for the sole purpose of lawn bowling. Next year the club will be celebrating its 90th Anniversary. Looking to the future, It is hoped that new lighting will be installed that will allow play until 8 pm on some evenings.
Lawn bowling has a long history that stretches back to at least the 13th century. The first set of rules was published in 1864. It was so popular that several British monarchs banned the game for fear that it would interfere with their troops’ archery practice.
The actual bowls used to play the game are “almost” spherical ball-like objects with flattened sides and a weight bias. The other smaller spherical ball that is used is called a jack. A point is awarded to the player or team whose bowl is closest to the jack at the end of a round. The game of lawn bowls is very simple to learn but can take years to perfect.
No Finer Place
“What place is finer than a bowling green?
No friendlier gathering is ever seen
Than happens on a bowling green
The outer world is all forgot
And all is well that once was not.
If all our days were like this one
Life would be full of joy and fun.”
–Marcellus L. Joslyn
All are welcomed to join in the camaraderie and fun. Go to www.losangeleslawnbowling.com
Park facts: The jogging/walking path that surrounds the park is 5/8 of a mile long.
4. DOG WASTE BAGS AT HOLMBY PARK
Holmby Park has several “Dog Waste Stations” around the park. The stations are supposed to be stocked with waste bags for dog owners to clean up after their dogs. Unfortunately, the supplies at the stations are often missing. We spoke to Raul, groundskeeper at the park, who told us that many dog owners take 9-10 bags at a time, rather than just 1-2 as needed. The park only has limited supplies, and Raul is unable to keep the waste stations stocked when people are taking so many bags.
If you utilize the waste stations at Holmby Park, please only take 1-2 bags at a time, so that there will still be supplies for other dog owners to use. Thank you.
5. LACC FIREWORKS NOTICE
To Neighbors of The Los Angeles Country Club:
Please be informed that on the evening of September 10, 2016 at roughly 9:40 p.m., the Los Angeles Country Club will be conducting a fireworks show lasting approximately 9 minutes to celebrate the reopening of our renovated Clubhouse. We want to ensure that you have proper notice so as not to startle anybody. We also hope that you are able to enjoy the fireworks show from your own homes. We appreciate your understanding and hope this will not be an inconvenience for you.
Thank you,
The Los Angeles Country Club Management
6. SSA SECURITY ALERT
A homeowner who utilizes SSA Security forwarded this to our office.
To all SSA Subscribers,
Please review the LAPD Community Alert provided by W. LA Senior Lead Officer Maria Gray. As you are aware, there has been an increase in criminal activity throughout California, including Los Angeles. By following the security suggestions included in this alert that pertain to you, you will reduce your odds of becoming a victim of criminal activity involving property crimes. We all need to work in concert with each to make the criminal element go elsewhere to commit their dastardly deeds.
Be safe,
Jerry H. Shaw, CFE
CEO; President,
SSA Security Group, Inc.
7. WESTWOOD LIBRARY – SEPTEMBER EVENTS
Mark your calendars now for our next amazing
USED BOOK SALE
Saturday September 17th
10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
8. HWPOA COMMUNICATION AND AD POLICY
Please direct all comments, questions or issues regarding the Holmby News to hwpoa@aol.com.
Ads for plumbers, housekeepers, garage sales, etc. will be posted in the weekly News. Emergency situations such as coyote sightings, lost and found pets, traffic alerts and similar situations will continue to be published during the week as received.
When placing an ad, please send to hwpoa@aol.com for the Holmby News moderator to review. Responses to ads should be directed to the ad placer, not to HWPOA.
9. RESIDENT ADS
HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE
After almost 40 years, we are downsizing from a large house to a condo. Maria Estevez, our beloved housekeeper of 10 years, speaks English, drives, and is a jewel. She does everything with a smile, and is wonderful with children and pets. She comes to us 2 1/2 days a week, so she will have time available. She can be reached at 310-625-9254, and please feel free to call me for a reference if you like.
Denise Frankfort
310-274-4721
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SPRINKLER SYSTEM & GARDENER
Dear Neighbors,
I’m looking for someone to analyze our sprinkler system and adjust it accordingly for coverage and duration.
Also, I’m considering changing gardeners. Any rave reviews for someone?
Many thanks,
Andrea Smith
310-470-8343
ablsmith@dock.net
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SSA SECURITY – RECOMMENDATION
I have worked with SSA Security before in the Riviera area of the Palisades, they are off duty police officers who are very experienced, knowledgeable and effective. Please contact them for more information. Considering the crimes that have been occurring in our neighborhood, for our safety and well being, I think it is imperative for us to have a security company that is very experienced, knowledgeable and effective.
SSA Security Group Inc. has been requested to develop a residential patrol by several residents of the Little Holmby Hills section of Los Angeles. SSA Security would have at least one patrol car dedicated to our neighborhood 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In order for SSA to provide this patrol service on a daily basis, and with the guarantee that the car will be manned with an armed law enforcement professional, it would require a minimum of 130 residences to start.
SSA Security
21601 Devonshire St. #317
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 773-5600
Website: https://ssa-securitygroup.com/
10. HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION
HOLMBY WESTWOOD PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
P.O. Box 49180
Los Angeles, CA 90049
310-470-1785
Email: hwpoa@aol.com
Web site: www.holmbywestwoodpoa.org