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It looks like our summer temperatures are here for a while as the outlook for the next ten days is almost exactly what we have had the past couple of days.
So expect the same upper 80's that feels like the lower 90's for the next week - at least.
At our RHA Board meeting last week, CHP Officer Duane Graham was kind enough to review some of the current accident statistics for Rossmoor. We are at about the same level this year as compared
to last year with 42 collisions in 2017 and so far this year at just over the half way point, there have been 21 collisions in Rossmoor.
The good news so far is that last year 3 of the accidents were DUI related and none of them this
year have been. Side note, Office Graham said state wide there has been an increase in DUI arrests, with many of these being marijuana related.
Getting back Rossmoor, the primary causes of accidents here are unsafe turning
(ex: sideswiping parked cars, but these are not turns in intersections), unsafe starts (ex: pulling away from the curb, backing out of driveways), and unsafe speed in that order. Officer Graham did say that speed is usually a contributing factor in most all collisions.
There will be no guest presentation
at our August meeting. In September we will have the I-405 Project team presenting an update on the current I-405 widening project and taking questions from the audience. If you have any questions related to the I-405 project or are looking for an update on how the project will impact your drive on the 405 in the coming months, please plan to join us.
Let's get on to the news and updates:
Rossmoor Recycles & Shredding on
Saturday
Our monthly Rossmoor Recycles program is this Saturday, July 25th from 8:00 a.m. to Noon at Rush Park.
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!
This is a SHREDDING MONTH - bring those documents that need to be shredded and drop them off with
the team from locally owned File Depot.
CHP Smart Driving
Program
The CHP is holding their START SMART DRIVING EDUCATION program for teens and their
parents on Tuesday, July 31 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Westminster CHP Office (13200 Goldenwest Street, Westminster).
The class is an effort to prepare young drivers to drive responsibly, the CHP offers this new driver education class for drivers and their
parents. START SMART addresses such topics as the safe driving practices, the rules of the road, and new driver license requirements.
Please contact Officer Duane Graham (714.892.4426) to reserve your seat.
Neighborhood Watch Video
Rossmoor resident Herb Halling has created another video for Rossmoor. This one is on the origins of Neighborhood Watch and how we have implemented it here in Rossmoor. It's short (less than 5 minutes) and does a good job of discussing hoe our Neighborhood Watch program helps to keep Rossmoor
safe. Check it out here.
I-405 Noise Abatement Petition Many of our residents are gravely concerned about the freeway noise and pollution levels being generated by the 405 freeway and the carpool lane fly over. Since the carpool lane project was completed, there have been no noise or pollution tests done in Rossmoor by the County (OCTA) or CalTrans.
Based on teacher
comments, the children at Hopkinson School are also being effected by the increased noise levels; especially when they are playing on the school grounds.
Until we know what the current sound and pollution levels are, we can't determine what if any mitigation is required by both state and federal law.If you are interested in
getting CalTrans and or the OCTA to do their job and measure the sound and pollution levels so it can be determine if the existing conditions meet both State and Federal standards, please get involved by:1. Signing the petition here
2. Contacting Supervisor
Steel's office (714.834.3220) to request that she bring the lack of current noise and pollution measurements/testing to the attention of the full Orange County Board of Supervisors so they can force the OCTA/CalTrans to do the required testing. 3.
Telling your neighbors about this noise issue and encourage them to take action as well.
It is important that each of us get involved to protect our neighbors and the children that attend the schools in Rossmoor. This is a community concern and will take community intervention.
August's Concert & Movie - Friday 8/3 - Rush
Park Tonight starting at 6:00 p.m The Emperors playing at 6:00 p.m. followed by Disney's Cars 3 at dusk. This is the last of three Summer Concert & Movie events at Rush this summer.
National Night Out - Tuesday 8/7 - Target Center Neighborhoods throughout Western Orange County, are invited to join over 38.5 million people in 16,500 thousand communities
from all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian Provinces, and military bases worldwide. This year’s event will be held on Tuesday, August 7st in Seal Beach’s Old Ranch Town Center in front of Target.
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 7/28 - 8:00 a.m. to Noon -
Rush Park, please bring your newspapers, mixed paper, cans and plastic bottles.
- Street Sweeping - Monday August 6th, please remove your vehicles and trash cans from Rossmoor streets.
- RCSD Board Meeting - Tuesday 8/14 -
7:00 p.m. Rush Park Aud.
- RHA Board Meeting - Tuesday 8/21 - 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 Comm Team
Neighborhood Watch Updates |
Rossmoor's Neighborhood Watch Program welcomes the
opportunity to work together with residents through Neighborhood Watch and Nextdoor.
We are always looking to expand our Neighborhood Watch program by adding block captains, registering homes and neighbors, or sharing
information. Presently, half of the streets in Rossmoor have block captains - so we need your help! And, it's easy to participate either in Neighborhood Watch or as a block captain by registering
here. It is also very important for residents to share information about safety and security concerns with OC Sheriff's by calling and with residents via Nextdoor.
And we ask you to register your home with our Program.
Rossmoor's Neighborhood Watch Committee distributes weekly crime reports to block captains and these reports are also posted on the RHA website and Nextdoor so residents are regularly notified about area incidents. Quarterly crime/activity reports are
presented by the OC Sheriffs at Rossmoor Community Services District meetings (each Feb., May, Aug., and Nov.).
Participate, be connected and be observant. If something is not right, call the OC Sheriff's Department right away at 714/647-7000 and if you see a crime in progress, call 9-1-1. THE SHERIFFS WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! We are all in this together for the safety of our neighborhood.
The new Security Tips section
includes great information for home security, identity theft, personal safety, property crimes, scams, street or Rossmoor park light outages, vacation checks, vehicle safety and when to call 9-1-1.
Stay Safe Rossmoor……remember…..be connected, be smart and be observant. If something is not right, call the OC
Sheriff's Department at 714.647.7000 and if you see a crime in progress, call 9-1-1.
THE SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT WANTS TO HEAR FROM YOU!
We are all in this together. It is up to all of us to be observant for the safety of our community.
What is Rossmoor’s Neighborhood Watch Program?Rossmoor’s Neighborhood Watch Program is organized, funded and operated by the Rossmoor Homeowner’s Association (RHA) and has been since its beginning back in the late 1970's.
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Rossmoor Recycles: Saturday 7/28 |
Our next monthly Rossmoor Recycles Drive is on Saturday, July 28th. 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!
This is a SHREDDING MONTH - bring those documents that need to be shredded and drop them off with the team from locally owned File
Depot.
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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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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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)
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 resident Herb Halling coordinates the two weekly Rossmoor Walk & Talk meet ups at Rush Park on
Tuesday mornings at 10:30 a.m.
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 1, 2, or 3 times, and they talk. How long they walk, how fast they walk, and what they talk about is up to them. There never seems to be a shortage of talking topics so join in the fun while you pump some blood around your body. 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. 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 PM both at Rush Park. |
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Block members contribute by expanding the coverage of the Neighborhood Watch network.
The more residents who participate in the
program and are observant about their surroundings and neighborhood, the safer our community is.
All you need to do is complete the block member form and you will be added to the Neighborhood Watch network. There is no cost or obligation to you, but the benefits to you and your block could be life changing or saving.
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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.
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