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Monday, January 21, 2008
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Clear snow & ice from walkways
Please remember that it is your responsibility (and the law!) to clear snow and ice from walkways and steps on your property and adjacent to your property. Timely attention to unsafe conditions helps keep you, your neighbors, and the mailman safe.
No shovel? We have many generous and kind Oellians. Just ask a neighbor to borrow one!
Keep pets' paws safe by using specially formulated ice melt (Safe Paw is one brand), available at pet stores. Regular salt or ice melt can damage tender paw pads, and may be harmful if ingested.
Thank you for your conscientiousness!
No shovel? We have many generous and kind Oellians. Just ask a neighbor to borrow one!
Keep pets' paws safe by using specially formulated ice melt (Safe Paw is one brand), available at pet stores. Regular salt or ice melt can damage tender paw pads, and may be harmful if ingested.
Thank you for your conscientiousness!
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Framing business coming to Oella
The Catonsville Times published an article about a framing business (formerly in the Oella Mill) that is coming to Oella. It will be near the Country Store. Click on the link above to read about it.
Rumor has it that The Breadery will be moving in to the old auto body shop. Will Oella have it's own Main Street soon?
Rumor has it that The Breadery will be moving in to the old auto body shop. Will Oella have it's own Main Street soon?
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
Dogs off leashes--Please don't!
Attention Oella Dog Owners,
Please respect Baltimore County Article 12 and the HOA rules, requiring all dog owners to leash their dogs when out of doors. Loose dogs create a number of issues for our residents. While you may feel you know your own dog well enough to predict their likely behavior around other residents and dogs in the neighborhood, the reality is that the results of every off leash meeting between a dog and a human or another dog are unknown, regardless of previous experiences. The consequences of surprise behavior can be very serious. For example, one resident while walking their dog on leash here in Oella experienced a major injury requiring surgery, a long and painful recuperation, and some permanent loss of sensitivity in a hand while attempting to protect themselves and their dog from an off leash dog which suddenly, and without warning left their yard to attack the residents dog. The owner of the off leash dog was surprised by the attack, illustrating that such events can only be avoided by keeping every dog on leash, as required by law. Failure to do so, creates stress and anxiety for those who fear off leash dogs, as well as additional risk for the frail or elderly out walking, bike riders and joggers, and others dog owners who rightly feel access to the out of doors with their dogs is constrained or denied for fear of an undesirable interaction.
In addition, please consider that the unpredictable is the norm with dogs out of doors, every dog, even the sweetest, most predicable, and most obedient likely has one or more hidden triggers that could lead the dog to feel threatened, or inadvertently wind up in traffic, risking injury or loss. Dogs should only be off leash out of doors while in a fenced yard or playground so that each Oella dog owner and resident can enjoy the same out of doors access privileges without concern or taking unnecessary risks.
The are penalties for violating the leash law can include some hefty fines or even removal of a really problematic dog from a property.
Keeping your dog on leash is a matter of law, and would be very much appreciated by your every Oella resident and guest.
Please respect Baltimore County Article 12 and the HOA rules, requiring all dog owners to leash their dogs when out of doors. Loose dogs create a number of issues for our residents. While you may feel you know your own dog well enough to predict their likely behavior around other residents and dogs in the neighborhood, the reality is that the results of every off leash meeting between a dog and a human or another dog are unknown, regardless of previous experiences. The consequences of surprise behavior can be very serious. For example, one resident while walking their dog on leash here in Oella experienced a major injury requiring surgery, a long and painful recuperation, and some permanent loss of sensitivity in a hand while attempting to protect themselves and their dog from an off leash dog which suddenly, and without warning left their yard to attack the residents dog. The owner of the off leash dog was surprised by the attack, illustrating that such events can only be avoided by keeping every dog on leash, as required by law. Failure to do so, creates stress and anxiety for those who fear off leash dogs, as well as additional risk for the frail or elderly out walking, bike riders and joggers, and others dog owners who rightly feel access to the out of doors with their dogs is constrained or denied for fear of an undesirable interaction.
In addition, please consider that the unpredictable is the norm with dogs out of doors, every dog, even the sweetest, most predicable, and most obedient likely has one or more hidden triggers that could lead the dog to feel threatened, or inadvertently wind up in traffic, risking injury or loss. Dogs should only be off leash out of doors while in a fenced yard or playground so that each Oella dog owner and resident can enjoy the same out of doors access privileges without concern or taking unnecessary risks.
The are penalties for violating the leash law can include some hefty fines or even removal of a really problematic dog from a property.
Keeping your dog on leash is a matter of law, and would be very much appreciated by your every Oella resident and guest.
Tuesday, January 08, 2008
Car Theft
A vehicle was stolen from one of the HOA lots over New Years. The vehicle was recovered with only a radio missing, but please let this serve as a reminder of the importance of locking your car and keeping valuables out of sight.
Christmas Tree Recycling Jan 14-20
Baltimore County will begin picking up Christmas trees for recycling beginning Jan 14 and ending Jan 20. Just set your tree by the curb for pickup. Please make sure the trees are NAKED (no decorations, tinsel, etc.). You may also drop off your tree at:
* Western Acceptance Facility, off of the 4500 block of Hollins Ferry Road, in Halethorpe.
Monday – Saturday, 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
* Baltimore County Resource Recovery Facility, on Drop-Off Drive, off Warren Road, in Cockeysville.
Monday – Saturday, 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
* Eastern Sanitary Landfill Solid Waste Management Facility, off of the 11400 block of Pulaski Highway, in White Marsh.
Monday – Saturday, 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
* Western Acceptance Facility, off of the 4500 block of Hollins Ferry Road, in Halethorpe.
Monday – Saturday, 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
* Baltimore County Resource Recovery Facility, on Drop-Off Drive, off Warren Road, in Cockeysville.
Monday – Saturday, 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
* Eastern Sanitary Landfill Solid Waste Management Facility, off of the 11400 block of Pulaski Highway, in White Marsh.
Monday – Saturday, 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Thursday, January 03, 2008
Oella home featured in Baltimore Sun
We've made it into the Sun again! Click on the link above to read about a renovated house in the Hollow Rd.-Glen Ave. area.
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