May 19, 2008                    P.O. Box 49802 Los Angeles, Ca. 90049               www.MandevilleCanyonAssociation.com
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TODAY’s TOPICS:
LA City Sewer Project
Dues
Man's Best Friend
New Neighbors
Wildlife Seen In The Canyon
Crime Report
The Face Of Mandeville
 

LA CITY SEWER PROJECT IN MANDEVILLE CANYON:

This project will remove and replace or rehabilitate approximately 3.86 miles of sewer pipes. The project consists only of spot repairs therefore not impacting the entire road way. Each segment will only consist of approximately 20 ft., closing only one lane for that small portion. The project was scheduled to begin April 21st and to be completed by September 7th 2009 - for a complete amount of 370 working days.
The hours of operation will be restricted to 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. to have minimum impact on morning and afternoon commutes.

The following streets are those which will experience some type of sewer repair:

Mandeville Canyon Road
Mango Way
Heard Place
Olney Way
Bayliss Road
La Condesa Drive
Westridge Road
Banyan Drive
Eric Drive


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DUES We’re 70% on our way. We need your support to meet our forecasted budget of  $50,000.00

Many thanks to those who have given generously to the preservation and protection of our Canyon.  Your dues go towards maintaining the entrance to Mandeville Canyon, city right of ways, and the Westridge bridge.  In addition, we have insurance, printing, mailing expenses, and the Annual Meeting to support.  Funds in excess of our fixed operating expenses support safety projects, brush clearance, and the installation of more split rail fencing.

It’s easy to pay. Send a check to: P.O. Box 49802, Los Angeles, CA 90049 or click on the construction man to safely and easily pay using any major credit card through PayPal


MAN’S BEST FRIEND – Recently we have had two lost (and found) dogs. In each instance posters went up, emails went out, and the little animals were successfully returned to their families. These are heartwarming stories.

While we like to believe everyone loves dogs, we also know, everyone DOES NOT appreciate owners who don’t clean up after their beloved pet on the Canyon People’s Paths. As more paths are constructed, now is a good time to remind everyone of the responsibilities of ownership.
Please be good citizens, and pick up.


NEW NEIGHBORS – Our Canyon community is a dynamic environment. Neighbors come and Neighbors go. Please write us if you have new neighbors on your block. One of our Block Captains or Hospitality Committee volunteers will deliver our handy green MCA Handbook and welcome your new neighbors into our community. Also let us know of any pertinent changes that you are aware of so we can maintain an accurate database.
news@MandevilleCanyonAssociation.com


WILDLIFE IN THE CANYON – Mountain Lion and Coyotes – The Residents of Oakmont have had an eventful week with regular sightings of coyotes and a rare sighting of a mountain lion.  Neighbors of Mandeville have seen a bold coyote in their rear yards as well. These sightings remind us of the fact that we share our habitat with wild creatures and should respect their space but insure our safety. Here is a good article to review… http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/

Visit www.KeepMeWild.com to understand more about Mountain Lions.
UMCA wrote about a mountain lion sighting back in APRIL 2004.  Read about it and other useful information Canyon Echoes April 04

CRIME REPORT

1800 Mango Way 04/27/08 0830 hrs
RD 803 Unlocked Window
Handgun taken

Oakmont Dr 05/08/08 2200 hrs
RD 812 Smashed door glass
Jewelry taken
Hillside Burglary related

1000 Ravoli Dr 05/10/08 2150 hrs
RD 803 Cash and Watches Taken
Hillside Burglary related

THEFT- Construction sites are being broken into, be on the look out...
GRAND THEFT AUTO- Lock your vehicle, and set your alarm...
BURGLARY- Always lock your home and business and set your alarm...




 

THE FACE OF MANDEVILLE - Cassy and Kirk Aoyagi are the owners of C & L Landscape Design, Inc. They have generously donated their time in the design of a sustainable drought-resistant park for the corner of Oakmont and Mandeville Canyon. This is a “people’s park” which the community has asked be improved/re-created in an effort to provide a more useful park-like setting for Canyon visitors and residents alike. Cassy Aoyagi is the daughter of MCA homeowners’ Al and Myra Rosen who have lived many years on Westridge Road. Al Rosen is a past Board Member of MCA and has made the 1st donation for the installation of the park. Oakmont Park is a collaborative effort by the Aoyagis, MCA, local residents, and the newly formed Mandeville Canyon Preservation and Conservation Foundation. By working with a committed volunteer group and civic-minded homeowners, MCPCF can accept tax deductible contributions that will help maintain the intrinsic quality of life of Canyon life that we enjoy and also provide ecologically responsible public and community-based improvement projects. 


Click Here to See Their Design

http://www.candklandscapedesign.com


"Nothing makes you more tolerant of a neighbor's noisy party
than being there."
Franklin p. jones

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