COMMUNITY SPACE OPENS

Neighborhood Council Newsletter
October, 2015
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"Those who say it can't be done, should not interfere with those who are doing."
COMMUNITY SPACE OPENS
In addition the afternoon was finished off with
music provided by Sal Guitarez.
Watch for future Community Events being held
in this new facility.
SHERMAN WAY CONCEPT PLAN
By Anna Avila
Combined Color Guards from Reseda and Cleveland High Schools at Reseda NC Community Space
A Grand time was had by all at the Grand Opening
of the Reseda Neighborhood Council Community
Space. The new community Space in the heart of
Reseda is now open and ready for use by the
Ribbon Cutting at Reseda NC Community Space
Grand Opening
The Reseda heat did not keep crowds away from
the Sherman Way Concept Plan Public Workshop
held this past Saturday on September
19th. Along with participating in the Grand
Opening Event of the Reseda Neighborhood
Council Community Space, community members
were invited to give their opinions and describe
their vision for the stretch of Sherman Way between Lindley and Wilbur. Los Angeles City Councilmember Bob Blumenfield, through his Reseda
Rising Initiative, partnered with Los Angeles
Neighborhood Initiative to hold the first of three
public workshops to elicit feedback from those
stakeholders who will utilize the boulevard and its
businesses.
The design team, Studio 111, created voting
boards that allowed community members to
express their preferences on a wide variety of
topics. This information will be analyzed and
refined before the next Public Workshop. For
additional information regarding this project
please email Anna Apostolos at
LANI,
anna@lani.org
or
visit
www.resedarising.lacity.org.
President Fran Piazza with Bridget Smith, Dave
Garner and Becky Armenta at Congress of
Neighborhoods
CONGRESS OF NEIGHBORHOODS
By Fran Piazza
A GREAT day for "Building for the Future of Los
Angeles, The Neighborhood Council Community,
and our Community in Reseda. Several representatives from the Reseda Neighborhood Council
attended the 2015 LA Congress of Neighborhoods
to get valuable information on the different ways
they can serve you, the stakeholders of Reseda. A
lot of GREAT information was given at the many
workshops during the daylong conference. Several Councilmen spoke throughout the day, and
Mayor Garcetti delivered a strong message that
we are building the future of Los Angeles. Your
Reseda Neighborhood Council representatives at
Some of the Boards that were used to sample the this event were CR. Cochrane, David Garner, Bridget Smith, Lana Estrada and Fran Piopinions of the Community for the future of the
Sherman Way Corridor at Reseda NC Community azza.
Space Grand Opening
stakeholders of Reseda. The turnout was great
with community members enjoying the festive
atmosphere while watching the joint Army &
Navy Jr ROTC Color Guard from Cleveland and
Reseda High schools and while enjoying some
great food. The community was able to weigh in
with their ideas on what they would like to see
happen with the Great Streets initiative. The joint
effort by Councilman Blumenfield, Reseda Rising,
Studio 111, LANI (Los Angeles Neighborhood
Initiative) and the Reseda Neighborhood Council
made this portion of the event a huge success.
Inside
Business Announcements
2
Calendar
4
Emergency, Disaster
& Community Safety
3
Senior Corner
3
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COMMUNITY NEWS
A CHIP OFF THE OLD BLOCK
By Ralph MatkinPost 308 Historian
Fifteen years after its founding, Reseda welcomed
a new member into its family in 1927, American
Legion Post 308.Post 308 began when 35 military
veterans of World War I met on September 30th
for the purpose of forming an American Legion
Post. Fifteen days later they were granted a temporary charter by the National Headquarters, and
received permanent status the following March.
Building construction began on Memorial Day
1928, and was completed November 30th. Things
like that were achieved quickly in those days!
During its 88-year relationship with the Reseda
family, Post 308 proudly echoes the mission of
the American Legion: assisting war veterans,
those on active military duty, and providing care
and support to their families in need. The Post
has always been strongly committed to providing
a community gathering place for the diverse residents ofReseda and surrounding townships, as
well.Post 308's facility provides ample
amenities and parking for large meetings, educational programs, cultural events, and youth services. It was even featured in the final episodes
of the nationally broadcast "Mad
Men" series and Super Bowl commercials.Since 1962, American Legion Post 308 has
been located at 7338 Canby Ave., directly behind
Pep Boys Automotive Center and the Reseda Post
Office.
Events will be happening
Your kids will be out Trick or treating in costumes, and we urge you to encourage them to
follow the safety first rules.
To keep the trick or treating down to a minimum,
there will be Halloween Parties, festivals and
other events such as:
October 24, Valley Vineyard will hold its annual
Harvest Festival at 6642 Reseda Blvd.
October 29, Dr. Zdenek’s Halloween Meet &
Greet.
October 31, Reseda Park will hold its Halloween
Festival at the Park, Reseda & Victory, between
12:00 Noon and 4:00 PM
FRIDAY SENIOR MOVIES
On Fridays ONEgeneration Senior Center
shows FREE movies for seniors at the center located at 18255 Victory Blvd. at 1:30
PM. This follows the senior lunch.
$2.00 suggested donation at each event.
LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO
DO?
The Reseda Neighborhood Council publishes a
weekly email each week that is chock full of
places to go and things to do.
In addition to the beginning which contains events
and meeting that are happening in and around
Reseda, the last part has a day by day list of
events meetings and social happenings that can
keep you busy any day of the week. Want to
receive this missive? Send your email to newsletter@resedacouncil.org.
COYOTE WATCH
It was reported on NextDoor.com that a coyote
was seen on the morning of September 24 at
Keswick and Garden Grove. This is a common
happening now with the drought and more and
more of the wildlife reach out to find food and
water. Be mindful of your small pets and do not
HALLOWEEN FUN
leave food for them out where the coyotes and
October is here and Halloween is just around the other animals can forage for it.
corner.
A new store has opened in the Albertson’s Shopping Center that deals in Halloween Goodies
(19315C Saticoyy St.)
10/2 “Labor Day” 2013 (PG-13) (111 min)Kate
Winslet, Josh Brolin, Allison Janney
10/9 “Get On Up” 2014 (PG-13) (139 min)
Chadwick Boseman, Nelsan Ellis, Viola Davis
10/16 “The Book of Life” (2014) (PG) (95 min)
Diego Luna, Zoe Saldana, Channing TatumZoe
Saldana, Danny Trejo and Cheech Marin
10/23 “Pride” (2014) (R) (120 min)Bill Nighy,
Imelda Staunton, Dominic West
10/30 “The Maze Runner” (2014) (PG-13) (113
min)Patricia Clarkson, Thomas Brodie-Sangster,
Will Poulter
BUSINESS
SINESS SECTION
WELCOME NEW BUSINESSES
Each month, we welcome new businesses to
our Reseda business community. They help to
provide more jobs and increase our local economic activity.
Farmer’s Insurance, 7537 Reseda Blvd.
GNC, 19377 Victory Blvd.
Jeb’s United Collision Center, 7236B Reseda Blvd.
or is returned to our community according to
studies of “the multiplier effect”.
To see where to go to get these discounts, go to
www.resedacouncil.org and click on the Reseda
Business Directory or Shop Reseda Special Edition.
The Reseda Business Directory is an updated
directory that not only includes name, address
and phone number listed by goods and services
provided, to allow you to check them out.
If you don’t Have a SHOPRESEDA Card, join us at
any Reseda NC General Meeting or Outreach
table. Want it now? The directory lists business
Reseda. Since its inception on SHOP SMALL SAT- that dispense them.
URDAY in 2011 many businesses in our Reseda
SHOPRESEDA DISCOUNT CARDS
Community have promised to give away part of
their profits to encourage Reseda Stakeholders to
This FREE card entitles you to a discount, special
shop in Reseda.
price or freebie from nearly 200 businesses in
If you spend $1 in Reseda about $.45 remains in
NEW OWNERS
Fab Hot Dogs, 18417 Victory Blvd.
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COMMUNITY
NEWS
vRESEDA NEIGHBORHOOD
COUNCIL AT WORK
RESEDA BOARD VACANCY FILLED
LOOKING FOR SOMETHING IN
RESEDA??
On Monday, the Reseda Neighborhood Council
elected Peter Jeensalute to the vacant Board
Position. Peter is a teacher at Crespi High Scool
in Encino, and grew up attending St. Catherine of
Sienna School in Reseda. He also was a Boy Scout
who attained the rank of Eagle Scout..
Welcome to the Board, Peter.
RESEDA NC PRESIDENT RESIGNS
On September 21, 2015, RNC President Kevin
Taylor resigned his position. For the great work
that he has done as President of the Reseda
Neighborhood Council and hi day job as director
of the Tarzana Community & Cultural Center, the One of the Utility boxes being decorated by
Mayor’s Office has tabbed him to take the posi- Resrda Renaissance and Chloe Cumbow.
tion of West Valley Representative.
AS Vice President, Fran Piazza will become the
new President and a new Vice President will be
chosen by the Board Members.
Kevin’s resignation leaves a new vacancy on the
Board, which will be filled once sufficient notice
has been given to the community.
The vacant position is for an at large seat, meaning that a resident, Business or property owner
or employee, or a person who has a substantial
participation or role in Reseda may apply.
UTILITY BOX DECORATION
You may have noticed the sprucing up of the
utility boxes along Sherman Way, as the artists
move from box to box decorating them with various motifs. As you pass down the boulevard, pay
attention to the artistic talents of our local artist
that include Chloe Cumbow and Spike Dolemite
Ward.
We have also noticed that a few of our local vandals have placed graffiti on the recently decorated
boxes. As usual they care not for the time and
We receive calls and emails asking who should be
contacted for problems in the community. The
first entries in the Reseda Business Directory list
some of the contact information for the right
organization to help with your problem. Of
course, for an emergency, medical, fire or criminal the number is 911. If it’s not an emergency,
call 311. This number can also get you to any City
Department to handle a problem that may arise.
However, if you wish to find a local place to have
a bite to eat, order in, get fuel for your vehicle,
buy clothing, pharmaceuticals find a doctor, dentist or optometrist, or most any goods or services,
the Reseda Business Directory has a couple of
thousand listings for our community.
Check it out at www,resedacouncil.org.
You can help, by letting us know if you see a new
business opening, one that exists and isn’t listed,
even has incorrect information or has closed.
Phone 818-419-2513, email nerwsletter@resedacouncil.org.
COMING EVENT
Save the date, November 7, the Groundbreaking
Ceremony will be held for the Los Angeles RiverUtility box decorated by Chloe Cumbow
Aliso Creek Park. At the junctury of the two waterways, the park that has been in the planning
stages for qquite a long time will be held. Access
expense that they cause for others as they seek to
will be from Wilbur Ave. at Kittridge.
claim their territory.
If you know some of these vandals, remember
that there is a $1000 reward offered by the Los
Angeles City for information leading to the arrest
and conviction of these vandals.
EMERGENCY, DISASTER & COMMUNITY SAFETY
RESEDA BUSINESS NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH
profitable business.
If you are a business owner/manager and/or a
rental property owner/manager, you might be
interested in joining the Reseda Business Community in a new Reseda Business Watch. Contact
Larry Bowman at 818-344-4300 or larrybowman@yahoo.com.
A meeting of interested businesses will soon be
set up, so contact Larry ASAP.
Neighborhood Watch groups have been successful in reducing crime in their area for many years
now. The core of the idea is to work together and
keep your eyes and ears open for indications that
a crime is being committed or may be.
The business community has similar but different
needs than residential neighborhood watch group
COMMUNITY POLICE ADVISORY
face. They face shop lifting, robbery, burglary,
gangs, vandalism and the homeless element.
BOARD (CPAB)
Working together to report these and other problems to the proper authority can lead to a more
The West Valley Community Police Advisory
Board meets on the second Wednesday of the
month at the West Valley Police Station Community Room, 19020 Vanowen St. You are invited to
join them on October 14, 6:30 PM social time 7:00
PM to 8:30 PM meeting
RESEDA NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH
MEETS MONTHLY
Neighborhood Watch is a network of community
members to watch for possible criminal actions
and report them to the Police Department and
notify neighbors of a possible problem. Meetings
are the 2nd Thursday (October 8) of the month at
CONTACTS, MEETING LOCATIONS, EVENT CALENDAR
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Reseda NC email
Reseda NC Mail Address
RECOGNIZING RESEDA
BUSINESSES
RNC@RESEDACOUNCIL.ORG
7449 Reseda Blvd. #118
Reseda, CA. 91335
818-832-7540 Register your business with our Outreach Committee
Reseda NC Phone
and have your yearly anniversary included here.
Reseda NC Community Space *
18118 Sherman Way Contact Outreach@resedacouncil.org to be included.
American Legion **
7338 Canby Ave.
Businesses celebrating in June are:
19020 Vanowen St. 1927 American Legion Post #308
West Valley Police Station ***
Economic Development Committee *
economic@resedacouncil.org
Emergency Disaster Safety Committee **
emergency@resedacouncil.org
Finance Committee *
finance@resedacouncil.org
Health & Wellness Committee *
nbahadorani@resedacouncil.org
Mobility & Environment Committee *
recreationbyjoe@yahoo.com
Newsletter Committee *
newsletter@resedacouncil.org
1982
1991
1994
1994
1996
2001
2002
2002
2003
2004
2004
outreach@resedacouncil.org 2004
Outreach/Public Relations Committee *
2007
Planning & Land Use Mgmt Committee *
RNCPLUM@aol.com 2008
Youth & Senior Advocacy Committee *
aavila.rnc@gmail.com
2009
2009
7338 Canby Ave.
Las Fuentes Restaurant
18415 Vanowen St.
Walgreen's
18430 Sherman Way
El Rancherito
17734D Saticoy St.
Melody's Restaurant
6747 Reseda Blvd.
Carnitas Michoacanas
18507 Victory Blvd.
Admiral Carpet Cleaning
7030 Darby Ave.
6 Day Weight Loss
17755 Sherman Way
DC Donuts
18501 #1 Victory Blvd.
California Nurseries
18924 Roscoe Blvd.
G & G Motorsports
7021 Darby Ave.
Gloria's Beauty Salon & Barbering
6800E Reseda Blvd.
Mid Valley Flowers
7601 White Oak Ave.
European Vision Auto Works 7444L Reseda Blvd.
Rosy's Hair & Faces Salom & Barber
18515 #108 Victory Blvd.
Alla Rapoport D.D.S.
7601 #4 Canby Ave.
Shiny Foot Massage
6900A Reseda Blvd.
@resedacouncil.org
OCTOBER
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1.
2. 6:30 PM
2. 1:30 PM
3.
PLUM Committee
4.
5..*7:00 PM Re- 6.
7.
seda NC General
Meeting
11.
12.*6:30 PM
13. **5:00 PM
Mobility & Environ- Emergency and Disasment
ter
14. ***7:00
PM CPAB
Free Senior
8.*** 7:00 PM
9. 1:30 PM
Reseda Neighbor-
Free Senior
Movie
15. *7:00 PM
16. 1:30 PM
Economic Development Committee
Free Senior
Movie
22.
23. 1:30 PM
10.
17.
7:00 PM *Finance
18.
25.
19.*7:00 PM
20. *6:30 PM
Reseda NC General
Meeting
Health & Wellness
26.
27.
21.
*6:00 PM PLUM Com-
Do you have an events coming up in Reseda? Contact
Garth Carlson at 818-419-2513 or
GCARLSON@RESEDACOUNCIL.ORG about inclusion in
our newsletter.
24.
Free Senior
Movie
28.
29.
30.1:30 PM
31.
Free Senior
Movie
Halloween