Hi
Once again we want to wish you very happy holidays.
If you are like a lot of people here in Rossmoor, you have even more delivery boxes than normal piling up near your trash cans. Do us a favor and bring them to our Rossmoor Recycles event this Saturday (12/30) between 8:00 a.m. and noon to recycle them. It helps the environment and benefits neighborhood groups at the same time. Just show up at Rush Park before noon and
leave the the rest to the Rossmoor Recycles crew.
As you likely know, there have recently been a number of burglaries, attempted burglaries, package thefts and auto break-ins here in Rossmoor. This sharp increase in proprieties crimes is not unprecedented and still it is concerning to most of
us.
The Sheriff's Department has increased patrols in Rossmoor, especially in the late night and early morning hours when most of the auto break-ins have occurred. It is important to note that the best way for us to protect our neighborhood is to first be smart, then be observant, and most importantly, if
you see something out of the ordinary, call the OCSD 714.647.7000 - and if you see a crime in progress, call 911.
What is Being Smart? Vehicles: Being smart means locking your vehicle doors, keeping the windows rolled up, and not keeping valuables in the car - especially in sight.
Home: Being smart means locking your doors, even
if you are leaving for just a minute, locking the gate access to your back yard, and closing the house windows.
What is Being Observant? Look for suspicious activities on your
street and around the neighborhood like slow moving vehicles that seem out of place, people sitting in parked or stopped cars, things that seem out of place or odd. Your primary responsibility is for your house and your immediate neighbors (next door and across the street) and then your block.
If something is not right call the OC Sheriff's Department at 714.647.7000 - THEY WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
We are all in this together, even if you don't want to be. You live here, you are in. It's up to all of
us to be observant.
Christmas Tree Disposal
From CR&R our waste disposal company:
The Christmas tree collection will take place on your next service day between 12/26/17 to 1/18/17. A separate truck has been scheduled to service the trees anywhere between 6am to 6pm. Please place your bare tree at the curbside the night before; you may also place it inside your green waste cart as long as it is not sticking out above the rim or over the sides of the cart. Unfortunately; we do not service
flocked trees or anything over 6 feet tall. If the tree is over the size limit you may cut it to meet the dimensions. The tree must be bare of all ornaments and tree stand at the time of service.
Christmas Lights Celebration Bike Tour - 2017The Rossmoor Christmas Lights Celebration Bike Tour was another smashing success with over 100 bike riders touring the neighborhood to enjoy the lights and sounds of the season. Check out the full story and take a look at the rare "riding Santa" photo here on the RHA site.
Upcoming Dates to Note
We have a number of events coming up that you will want to put on your calendar. Check them
out: - Rossmoor Recycles - Saturday 12/30 - Rush Park, please bring your newspapers, mixed paper, cans and plastic bottles.
- Sweeper Monday - Monday 1/8 - Please move your
vehicles
- RCSD Board Meeting - Tuesday 1/9 - 7:00 p.m. Rush Park Aud.
- RHA Board Meeting - Tuesday 1/16 - 7:00 p.m. Rossmoor Park
And of course, the
weekly Rossmoor Walk & Talk each Tuesday morning, that it is not raining, starting at 10:30 a.m. at Rush Park. A second walking group meets on Thursday afternoons at 4:00 p.m. also at Rush Park.
Thanks for reading the RHA eNews Blast
The RHA Communications
Team
Rossmoor Recycles: Saturday
12/30 |
Our next monthly Rossmoor Recycles Drive is on Saturday, December 30th Please bring your recyclable newspapers, mixed paper waste, recyclable cans, and plastic bottles to Rush Park.
You'll be helping the environment AND putting some much-needed funds back into the Rossmoor community!
Note: Paper shredding is only available quarterly (Oct, Jan, Apr, and July)
We’ll see you there!
8:00 AM to 12 N00N – Rush Park Parking Lot
on Blume
Drive
Please separate Newspaper materials from other paper waste, e.g. cardboard and magazines and other paper materials waste. Thanks for your help!
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New cool Rossmoor T-Shirts available in adult sizes S-XXXL and youth sizes for just $20 each ($15 for youth sizes).
Get yours and wear it proudly!
For additional information or to order your shirts, please contact Cathy Larson
(562-243-7971 or TShirts@Rossmoor-RHA.org)
LA Seismic Project Restarts in Jaunary |
LA Seismic will restart their survey project in Rossmoor after the first of the year.
Once the project restarts the surveying and pre-digging for future placement of sensors in parkways. The work
will take place during regular working hours.
Questions and concerns may be directed to LA Seismic, LLC, Tracy L. Farmer via his cell: 562-208-2922 or Email: tfarmer@laseismic.com.
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I-405 Improvement Project |
As most of you know the I-405 enhancement project has begin with the preliminary ground and soil work. The I-405 in both directions from the I-605 to SR 73 interchange will have CalTrans crews working intermittently on the shoulders and neighboring streets. Some lane and complete freeway closures will take place
as well.
The OCTA has also released a projected schedule for the bridge work along the 16 mile project path. You can see that here. Note that none of the projected work will directly impact Rossmoor or Seal Beach Blvd. However, if you plan to drive between here and SR 73 in Costa Mesa, especially in the late night and early morning hours, you may
want to check for closures on the OCTA
website.
We will provide updates here as they become available.
Once the project is completed in about 2023, there will be one additional traffic lane in each direction. The current HOV lane and an additional lane will be Toll Lanes for vehicles with
less than 3 riders.
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Rossmoor residents Bernie Beskind & Herb Halling coordinate the weekly Rossmoor Walk &
Talk meet ups at Rush Park on Tuesday mornings at 10:30 AND...
Thursday afternoons at 4:00 p.m.
Both meet at Rush Park - That is unless it's raining, then there's no walk.
The idea is simple enough, whoever
attends forms groups of 2-4 people and walk around Rush Park and they talk. How long they walk, how fast they walk, and what they talk about is up to them. If you need a topic to talk about, Bernie or Herb will be happy to help you out. It's a real
Win-Win This great idea creates an informal way to meet your neighbors and get some exercise at the same time. It could save or at least extend your life, plus you'll get to meet some really great people. And that is a huge win-win. Come join us! The Rossmoor Walk & Talk is open to all ages. The more the merrier - Invite your friends and please spread the word. Rossmoor Walk & Talk meets are held
every Tuesday at 10:30 AM AND every Thursday at 4:00 p.m. both at Rush Park. |
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Coyote sightings in Rossmoor have decreased to almost zero over the past couple of months. The coyote gates are down and that is a big help. Other easier food sources seem to be available to the local coyotes as well. Unfortunately, reduced sightings/reports does
not indicate the coyotes are not in Rossmoor. They are still here.
For those of you who have made reports, THANK YOU. You are helping us track coyote behavior which is critical to any future removal attempts.
Please continue to be careful with your pets (keep them indoors or within
your sight, and DO NOT leave pet food outside after feeding time).
Our Rossmoor Wildlife Watch program continues to collect reports and monitors
coyote behavior and movement based on these reports. Please continue to report any coyote activity you see on the Rossmoor Wildlife Watch website.
If you would like to find out more about our Rossmoor Wildlife Watch program and discover what we are doing, please sign up for more information.
The coyote challenge we face here in Rossmoor and throughout Southern California does not have a magical "fix it" solution. It will take a community effort (that's you and me, not "them") to keep our pets safe and reduce the risks in our neighborhood. Please learn what you can do at your home and for everyone in Rossmoor.
RHA Membership Because Rossmoor Matters
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The Rossmoor Homeowners Association (RHA) is a membership funded, non-profit
organization and as such relies primarily on member dues and fund-raising to cover its annual costs.
What costs?
Great question, glad you asked. The Rossmoor Homeowners Association:
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