Holmby News 8-21-15

HOLMBY NEWS
August 21, 2015

 

From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.

1.  Earthquake Presentation – Links
2.  CERT Training
3.  Protect Yourself from Identity Theft
4.  Lost Dog Update – Good News
5.  Library Events – To Live and Dine in LA
6.  Sarah Leonard Jewelers Sale

7.  HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
8.  Resident Ads
9.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  EARTHQUAKE PRESENTATION – LINKS

We had a great turnout at the earthquake presentation last night.  Thank you to geologist Deborah Weiser and to LAFD Battalion Chief Mark Akahoshi for educating our community, and thank you to HWPOA Vice President, Susan Reuben, for organizing the event.

If you were unable to attend the meeting, we videotaped the presentation so that everyone could see it.  The video will be posted online soon and we will notify everyone at that time.

Below, you will find links to a number of websites that were mentioned at the meeting that may be helpful with earthquake preparedness and safety:

2.  CERT TRAINING

Beginning on Wednesday, September 2nd from 6:30 to 9:00 PM, and on each Wednesday evening (ending on October 14th), CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) classes will be given by the LA Fire Department at Saint Alban’s Episcopal Church. (NOTE: class location may change to another local venue, and we will notify participants if it does).

CERT training provides private citizens with the basic skills they will need to handle their own needs and then respond to their community’s needs in the aftermath of a disaster when professional emergency services (fire, ambulance, police, etc.) will not be available for up to 6 weeks.

Sign up to attend these important CERT classes by contacting Dana Glenn at 310- 470-1785 or hwpoa@aol.com.  Classes are free to the community.

3.  PROTECT YOURSELF FROM IDENTITY THEFT

From LA City Attorney, Mike Feuer:

We are launching a public awareness campaign to help individuals protect themselves from becoming victims of identity theft. Examples of simple steps you can take include:

  • Shred all documents containing personal, financial or medical information before you throw them out.
  • Be cautious using debit cards. Don’t use at gas pumps or for shopping online.
  • Don’t respond to e-mails, calls or texts seeking sensitive information. Legitimate companies don’t seek customers’ information this way.
  • Create strong passwords that mix letters, numbers and special characters, and use different passwords for different accounts.
  • Lock your mailbox. Stolen mail is a leading cause of identity theft.
  • Don’t keep your license, title and registration in your glove compartment.

To find out more about our efforts please go to: www.freepdfhosting.com/1ee7656a54.pdf

4.  LOST DOG UPDATE – GOOD NEWS

A couple days ago, we posted a notice about a lost dog in the neighborhood.  Good news – Lucky was found no more than 100 feet from Dalehurst and Lomond where he went missing. He fell into a concrete window casement 4 feet below the level of the ground.
For two days he was there whining and the property owners thought their neighbors had gotten a new puppy until they figured out the crying was coming from their basement. Lucky came out with his tail wagging and spirits high. After eating and drinking he is as good as new.

The good that came out of this was getting to hear from so many people who reached out to us with kind e-mails and phone calls and went out of their way to search for Lucky in their own yards and on their walks. We are eternally grateful and appreciative of the wonderful neighborhood we live in.

Warm regards,
Pat & Ron Weiner

5.  LIBRARY EVENTS – TO LIVE AND DINE IN LA

There are several programs centered around the LA Public Library’s “To Live and Dine in LA” initiative.

Saturday, 8/22 at 1:00 PM
Chef Ernest Miller is back to present: Chili, Chiles and Hot Sauce: A spicy Sampling of California History—When you think chiles and hot sauces, you often think of Mexico but you should really think of southern California, as we are one of the world’s largest growers and many recipes were invented here. This talk covers the popular pepper and how it has been used through history. Includes preparation of a chili-related snack by the chef.

Tuesday 8/25 at 5:15 PM
We present the movie ‘Chef’: A chef who loses his restaurant job starts up a food truck in an effort to reclaim his creative promise, while piecing back together his estranged family.  Starring Jon Favreau, Sofia Vergara and John Leguizamo.  Roy Choi, a culinary institution in this town, and creator of the wildly popular Kogi BBQ Taco Truck consulted on this film. 114 minutes, rated R.

Programs will take place at the Westwood Branch Library (1246 Glendon Ave.).  All programs are free and parking is validated.

6.  SARAH LEONARD JEWELERS SALE

HWPOA would like to support our local businesses.  Sarah Leonard Jewelers in Westwood is holding its Annual Vault Sale from August 22-29.  For more information, please click here:SarahLeonard2015VaultSale

7.  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.

8.  RESIDENT ADS

SEEKING PART-TIME HOUSEKEEPER

Do you know of an honest and reliable Housekeeper who is available part-time?? Must be honest, cook, iron and clean and good with babies!!!  We decided not to get full time help but we are interested in part time help (4 hours a day, 3 days per week at $20 per hour). Please contact tracypenhas@hotmail.com

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SEEKING ROOFER RECOMMENDATIONS

We are interested in finding a roofer to inspect a clay tile roof and perform any repairs that are necessary. Prefer someone who is licensed and willing to do smaller jobs.

Send any recommendations to James at jsbksb@verizon.net

9.  HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

HOLMBY WESTWOOD PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
914 Westwood Blvd. Suite 573
Los Angeles, CA 90024
310-470-1785
Email: hwpoa@aol.com
Web site: www.holmbywestwoodpoa.org