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Artscape SlideShow/Gallery (PhotoSynth) |
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Artscape Dedication & Social Hour Photo Album |
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(Click the picture to see the Facebook album.)
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Your Board At Work & Play (Fred's Birthday) |
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South Shores Businesses Directory |
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Pushbutton Crosswalk at 25th and Moray |
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COUNCILWOMAN JANICE HAHN
ANNOUNCES PUSH BUTTONS
AT 25th AND MORAY
Los Angeles City Councilwoman Janice Hahn has announced the installation of crosswalk push buttons at the intersection of 25th Street and Moray Avenue, where there is a flashing crosswalk. Previously, the lights were designed to flash when a pedestrian stepped into the crosswalk, but the system did not work properly. Now with the new push buttons, the lights will flash only when the buttons are pressed. This way, when pedestrians want to cross at the intersection, they will be able to do so safely, but when no one is trying to cross, cars will not have to slow down needlessly.
“I was never convinced that the “smart” crosswalk was a good idea,” said Councilwoman Hahn. “I thought it was dangerous, and I’ve always said that it should be operated manually. Now, finally, pedestrians will be able to cross this intersection safely. But I still want to encourage people to slow down on 25th Street.”
(FYI, as she promised at the SSHOA Annual Meeting, March 16 -- see next column)
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Want To Be a Board Member? |
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If you're interested in serving as a 2010 SSHOA Board Member, please contact Board Member Jerry Gaines at jgaines852@aol.com.
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Shop and Cook "South Shores" Style! |
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You saw them first at the Reception (see below) --
now get your own!
Generously-sized "South Shores" Shopping Bag (long straps) to save trees and promote SSHOA while you shop -- only $5. (Click picture for enlarged view.)
Stylishly-black "South Shores" Apron to add flair to your next cookout and promote SSHOA -- only $20.
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Get yours today from President Fred Burkholder at 310-514-0992
with help from his wife, Connie,
Board Member Anita Mannila (far left)
and his daughter's pit bull (at Vons)...
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Mayor Wants Your Budget Questions |
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The mayor is seeking ways to close the City's $200 million budget shortfall. You can submit questions and suggestions HERE or follow the budget Q&A on his Twitter page.
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SSHOA Artscape Dedication - 8/29/2010 - 25th & Mermaid |
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On behalf of the residents of South Shores, we, the South Shores Homeowner's Association, are hereby pleased to have the opportunity to dedicate this “Artscape” to the residents of South Shores. This dedication ceremony is conducted with the good intention of enhancing the daily lives of our community members by fostering a sense of “pride in belonging” to the South Shores community.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the artistic designers and creators, Theodora Kurkchiev and Dimitri Lazaroff of TND Studios Inc., for their most excellent work and do here-by acknowledge final acceptance of said “Artscape” by the South Shores Homeowners’ Association. That being said it is my pleasure to present you with a check for final payment. Thank you Teddy & Dimitri.
Thanks also to the homeowner, Mrs. Dana Carozza who has most graciously granted us permission to install this “Artscape” on her property. Dana has been so very helpful and supportive, always responding to my email questions in a most timely manner and with such positive responses. Thank you Dana.
Last but not least, thank you to the SSHOA board members who supported this project and helped to bring it forth from concept to reality. Thank you SSHOA board members.
Special thanks go to Mrs. Joyce & Mr. Vern Hall who put together the original concept and presented it to the SSHOA board for consideration. They have also worked closely with Teddy & Dimitri from the very beginning concepts, to the final installation, to ensure the ultimate success of this noteworthy project. Thank you Joyce & Vern.
-- Fred Burkholder, President, South Shores Homeowners Association
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Mandatory Foreclosed Property Maintenance |
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A new Los Angeles City ordinance sponsored by City Council President Eric Garcetti was recently passed that now compels banks and other financial lending institutions that own vacant, dilapidated and/or nuisance properties in the City of Los Angeles to keep them clean and safe.
The ordinance now makes these firms responsible for maintaining the properties as soon as they issue a notice of default. In addition to requiring banks to register their defaulted homes with the City, the ordinance also allows the City to levy a of $1,000 a day per code violation.
(Click on http://www.latimes.com/news/custom/scimedemail/la-me-derelict-homes-20100711,0,6945778.story)
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Good Neighbor Award Recipient |
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The SSHOA Board is proud to announce that Dr. Richard Schaar has received a Good Neighbor Recognition Award for his contribution to the South Shores community. Dr. Schaar was nominated for this award by his neighbor, James Shelton.
"Seven days a week during the last four years, Rick takes his dog for a walk. He carries a large white plastic trash bag. He leaves his house heading for 25th Street. He turns east walking to Western on the south side. At Western, he crosses to the north side of 25th Street to return home. He picks up all the trash on his walk. On each walk, he fills over half a bag with trash. I nominate Rick because he enhances the look of 25th Street from Anchovy to Western."
- - Submitted by James Shelton, neighbor
(NOTE: Dr. Scharr accepts this award in the hope that others join in his efforts.)
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Good Neighbor Program |
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The program is intended to recognize the efforts of South Shores residents who have demonstrated actions that enhance the lives of members of our community and foster a sense of pride in belonging to the community.
Criteria:
- Nominees must reside in South Shores and be recommended by South Shores residents.
- Nominees should serve as an inspiration to others.
Procedure:
- Notice of the program will be posted in the Viewpoint and announced at the Annual Meeting.
- Download a nomination form by clicking here.
- Residents may e-mail their nomination form to southshoreshoa@gmail.com or mail to PO Box 922 San Pedro, CA 90733.
- The SSHOA Board will review the applications and select the Good Neighbors who will be recognized and posted on the website.
- The nominees selected will be contacted for their consent to post their information on the website.
- The nominees will receive a Good Neighbor Certificate of Recognition and be recognized at the Annual Meeting.
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2010 Annual Meeting Photos |
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George Beck Receives SSHOA's
First Good Neighbor Award
From Anita Mannila and
President Fred Burkholder
LAPD Chief Charlie Beck SpeaksDetective Beck, His Daughter, Is Present
As 3rd Generation LAPD BeckClick here for Photos
Click here for George Beck Article
George Beck Receives
Certificate of Appreciation
From Councilwoman Janice Hahn
(Then click "full" at the lower right of the picture
to make the slideshow full screen)
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WELCOME to www.southshoresha.org |
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The South Shores Homeowners Association (SSHOA) serves the South Shores neighborhood of the community of San Pedro (L.A.) on the South Bay Peninsula directly opposite Catalina Island (see yellow box below).
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South Shores was first developed in the 1950’s. It is bounded on the north by Morse and Cumbre Drives, on the east by Western Avenue, on the south by the Pacific Ocean (Paseo Del Mar and Warmouth Street) and on the west by the Los Angeles/Rancho Palos Verdes city boundary.
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Within these boundaries are commercial properties along 25th Street and Western Avenue, several apartment complexes, three condominiums and about 1,450 single family homes.
Western and Paseo Del Mar
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For more information, click info@southshoresha.org.
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Here's some demographic data: According to the 2000 Census...
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There were 3,615 people living in the
South
Shores community.
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Their median age was 51.6 years.
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The ratio of males to females was 46.6% to 53.4%.
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There were/are 1,590 households in the neighborhood, of which 87.6% were owner occupied.
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The median household income was $78,946.
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The median home price was $404,900. At a compounded rate of 15% per year, that would make the median price $814,400 today. (Too high?...Too low?)
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In the year 2000, there were 28 homes valued in excess of $1 million. Wonder what it is today?
Click here for much more data: http://factfinder.census.gov/. Just enter your address or Census Tract 2974.
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LAPD: Policy on Evening Solicitors |
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Recently some of you have expressed concern over persons who have knocked on your doors late in the evening stating that they work for ADT Alarm Company and asking if you would wanted to upgrade you alarm systems. From what I understand, these people have been pushy and aggressive with their sales tactics. Furthermore, Los Angeles Municipal Code prohibits door to door solicitation between the hours of 9 PM and 8 AM (SEE MUNICIPAL CODE BELOW).
SEC. 41.43.1. DOOR TO DOOR SELLING OR SOLICITING.
No person shall, between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. of the following day, solicit, sell or offer to sell, demonstrate or take orders for the sale of goods, wares or any form of merchandise, by entering upon the premises of another for such purpose. The provisions of this section shall not apply to vendors or solicitors who have previously been invited or requested to appear at such premises by the owner or lawful occupant thereof, or to persons making charitable solicitations in accordance with Article 4 of Chapter IV of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. (Added by Ord. No. 142,173, Eff. 8/14/71.)
I spoke to Mr. Joe Racz (Supervisor @ ADT Corporate Customer Service Do not call/ Do not solicit). Mr. Racz stated that ADT Corporate does not conduct door to door solicitation, but rather contracts that service out to private companies. Mr. Racz seemed very concerned and attentive to the problem. He wanted me to express to all of you that ADT does not condone pushy/ aggressive sales. If this problem persists, Mr. Racz wants you to contact him directly, see Email and phone number below. He asks that you try and get some information for him so that he may properly follow up. He is asking for a name, ID#, company name, etc. Sometimes these people will even have a pamphlet to hand out. This will help him.
Phone number: (direct extension) 1.866.561.0952 ext.4724
Mr. Racz is in the office Monday thru Friday 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
Email: jracz@adt.com
Police Officer III Brian Cook #36258
Basic Car Area 5A85
Los Angeles Police Department
Harbor Area Senior Lead Office
2175 John S. Gibson Blvd
O: 310.726.7925
C: 310.869.2168
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Thank You, John and June! |
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The South Shores Homeowners' Association wishes to thank John and June Tymczyszyn for planting and maintaining the flowers around the South Shores stone hardscape at the corner of Paseo Del Mar and Western Avenue. Their efforts to beautify the neighborhood are appreciated.
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South Shores Driver's ID Scam Alert |
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...Grand Theft by Trick...
MO (Modus Operandi - a specific act made during the commission of a crime):
Suspect approaches victims and claims to have hit their car with his. The suspect then requests to exchange insurance information with victim. During the exchange, property from the victim's wallet is removed by suspect and suspect flees the scene.
Property Taken:
Cash, Gas Card
SUSPECT DESCRIPTION:
Male Black
Hair: Black
Eyes: Brown
Height: 5'10 - 6'0
Weight: 170 * 200lbs
Age: 40 * 60 years old
VICTIM TYPE:
Male White Retired
Age: 84-86
Vehicle: large sedans
****Please do not attempt to apprehend the suspect yourself.****
If seen please contact the Los Angeles Police Department immediately.
During business hours:
Detectives, Harbor at (310) 522-7120.
After business hours:
Harbor Area Watch Commander at (310) 513-7017
(The above is LAPD Lead Officer Joe Buscaino's update to the story below.)
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In a visit with my next door neighbor, I learned that a scam on my elderly neighbor occurred recently. My neighbor left Malaga Bank, driving down Western to Paseo del Mar. He turned right to Graysby. He drove up Graysby to 35th St. He turned left on 35th St. and had a vehicle approach him from behind.
The two cars stopped along the curb on 35th St. Outside my neighbor's parked car, the other driver said he had hit my neighbor's car and asked to exchange ID's. My neighbor (not feeling any bump to his car) handed him his wallet with his ID and viewed the other driver's ID.
Suddenly the other driver stated that no damage was done and there was no need to exchange IDs. Each return their IDs back and they drove off.
My neighbor (83 years old) noted when he got home that his wallet had been returned without his money!! Some $300 was missing.
Needless to say, this ruse was inflicted on an elderly driver who was observed coming out of the local bank.
Another example of the fact that we need to be on guard even in South Shores.
Jerry Gaines
SSHOA Board Member
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