There has been a recent upswing in car break-ins in the area. Several people on Short Brick Row have had things taken from their cars (locked or unlocked).
Please be sure to lock your car doors & call the police if there is anyone suspicious prowling around.
it may be time to resurrect Operation Porch Light. Please turn on your porch lights (with CFL bulbs, of course) from dawn to dusk. Home improvement stores have sensors that can be installed to automatically turn the lights on & off.
Monday, April 28, 2008
Thursday, April 24, 2008
No dog pee in the flower beds!
Please do not let your dogs pee in the flower beds. We want our beautiful flowers to look their best. Dog urine kills plants (just check out the grass near any Mutt Mitt station). Some of the plants are herbs destined for human consumption, so please no pee! Do feel free to have your dog aim for some of the abundant sidewalk & invasive forest weeds!
Thanks for your help,
Blogger
P.S. I hear that coffee grounds in the flower beds will keep cats from using it as litter. Worth a try!
Thanks for your help,
Blogger
P.S. I hear that coffee grounds in the flower beds will keep cats from using it as litter. Worth a try!
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Positions Available for Volunteers for the Home & Garden Pilgrimage
Earn your discounted volunteer ticket for the pilgrimage on May 18($20, a savings of up to $15) and help out the community by volunteering for one of the open positions:
1) Granite Hill: cashier & greeter needed for 9:30-1:30 shift.
2) Oella Mill: cashiers for 9:30-1:30 and 1:15-5:15 shifts
3) Oella Co. Church: cashier for 1:15-5:15 shift
4) Treuths parking lot: parking attendant 1:15-5:15 shift
5) Substitute (on standby)for any position, AM or PM
Contact Bonnie Dugan doogsoella@verizon.net to volunteer and reserve your discounted ticket!
1) Granite Hill: cashier & greeter needed for 9:30-1:30 shift.
2) Oella Mill: cashiers for 9:30-1:30 and 1:15-5:15 shifts
3) Oella Co. Church: cashier for 1:15-5:15 shift
4) Treuths parking lot: parking attendant 1:15-5:15 shift
5) Substitute (on standby)for any position, AM or PM
Contact Bonnie Dugan doogsoella@verizon.net to volunteer and reserve your discounted ticket!
Monday, April 21, 2008
Oella Homeowner’s Association Meeting Agenda – April 21, 2008
1.Call to Order – 7:00pm
2.Discussion / Disposition of the March 2008 Minutes
3.Treasurer’s Report – Toni Mullin
4.ARC Update – Joe Greer
5.HOA Common Areas
6.Mill Liaison – Anne Altemus
7.Landscaping – Toni Mullin
8.Old Business:
a. CCR/ARC Review Task Force
b. Parking Hangars
c. Mutt Mitts & Residents use of Mill dog run
d. 3rd member of ARC
e. Association management company search
9.New Business
a. Confirm Scott Hall nomination by formal vote (for the minutes)
b. Vote to appoint Scott Hall Treasurer (with thanks to Toni)
c. Confirm Steve pres. by formal vote (for the minutes)
d. Question arose concerning legitimacy of voting by email. Vote to permit consultation with attorney.
e. Andrea’s speed bump
f. Parking lot space marking & numbering.
g. Parking policy once we have tags.
h. Other
10.Input from Community Members.
11.Adjourn
2.Discussion / Disposition of the March 2008 Minutes
3.Treasurer’s Report – Toni Mullin
4.ARC Update – Joe Greer
5.HOA Common Areas
6.Mill Liaison – Anne Altemus
7.Landscaping – Toni Mullin
8.Old Business:
a. CCR/ARC Review Task Force
b. Parking Hangars
c. Mutt Mitts & Residents use of Mill dog run
d. 3rd member of ARC
e. Association management company search
9.New Business
a. Confirm Scott Hall nomination by formal vote (for the minutes)
b. Vote to appoint Scott Hall Treasurer (with thanks to Toni)
c. Confirm Steve pres. by formal vote (for the minutes)
d. Question arose concerning legitimacy of voting by email. Vote to permit consultation with attorney.
e. Andrea’s speed bump
f. Parking lot space marking & numbering.
g. Parking policy once we have tags.
h. Other
10.Input from Community Members.
11.Adjourn
Community Beautification May 10, 10:00am--Spruce up Oella!
We are having a community-wide beautification/cleanup effort on May 10 beginning at 10:00am (9:00am for Spring Street). Please join your neighbors in sprucing up common areas and the streetscape. We currently have beautification teams at Spring Street, Long & Short Brick Row (along stone wall), and the Oella sign near Race Rd. & Pleasant Hill.
We will pull weeds, trim dead leaves from plants, sweep up debris, and plant flowers.
Whether you have 10 minutes or several hours, we can use your help! If you'd like to head up a crew in your area, please e-mail the blogger at laueram@yahoo.com. Otherwise, just join your neighbors outside. Bring work gloves and gardening tools if you have them.
Refreshments will be be provided.
We will pull weeds, trim dead leaves from plants, sweep up debris, and plant flowers.
Whether you have 10 minutes or several hours, we can use your help! If you'd like to head up a crew in your area, please e-mail the blogger at laueram@yahoo.com. Otherwise, just join your neighbors outside. Bring work gloves and gardening tools if you have them.
Refreshments will be be provided.
Friday, April 18, 2008
Eco-Oella Tip #4: Turn off the A/C
Typical air cooling systems use huge amount of power. Wait to turn on the A/C until it is absolutely necessary. Keep your house cool on warm days by following these steps:
1) Close blinds & curtains during the day. Keep the windows CLOSED during this time.
2) Open windows at night to let the cool air in. Close again in the morning.
3) Plant a shade tree.
4). Use ceiling fans in occupied rooms. The moving air helps it feel cooler.
5) Turn off the "heated dry" setting on your dishwasher.
6) Dry clothes on racks, or partially dry with heat and then use "air dry."
1) Close blinds & curtains during the day. Keep the windows CLOSED during this time.
2) Open windows at night to let the cool air in. Close again in the morning.
3) Plant a shade tree.
4). Use ceiling fans in occupied rooms. The moving air helps it feel cooler.
5) Turn off the "heated dry" setting on your dishwasher.
6) Dry clothes on racks, or partially dry with heat and then use "air dry."
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Oella Tour meeting 4-17 at 7:30 p.m./volunteer info
Hello Everyone,
This is a reminder about the last meeting regarding
the Maryland House and Garden Pilgrimage Tour
scheduled for this Thursday, April 17th at 7:30 p.m.
at the Oella Church building, lower level conference
room.
If you have responded to me that you cannot attend,
sorry for the duplication but please read on.
I encourage all committee members and volunteers to
attend because we are giving out job assignments, job
descriptions, logistical information etc.
If you have volunteered to work on tour day and just
cannot attend, please contact Bonney Dugan who is the
chairperson at 410-480-3219 or doogsoella@verizon.net.
She will give you the information you need.
Thanks so much and hope to see you there!
Lisa Baum
410-203-9210
This is a reminder about the last meeting regarding
the Maryland House and Garden Pilgrimage Tour
scheduled for this Thursday, April 17th at 7:30 p.m.
at the Oella Church building, lower level conference
room.
If you have responded to me that you cannot attend,
sorry for the duplication but please read on.
I encourage all committee members and volunteers to
attend because we are giving out job assignments, job
descriptions, logistical information etc.
If you have volunteered to work on tour day and just
cannot attend, please contact Bonney Dugan who is the
chairperson at 410-480-3219 or doogsoella@verizon.net.
She will give you the information you need.
Thanks so much and hope to see you there!
Lisa Baum
410-203-9210
Monday, April 14, 2008
Join in the Oella Flower Challenge!
The Oella House & Garden Pilgrimage is just around the corner (Sunday May 18). Please join in the celebration of Oella's bicentennial and show the world how beautiful we are!
Your task: plant a beautiful flower display outside your home in time for the tour. Annuals that will be in bloom in May include petunias, impatiens, begonias, and geraniums. Tuck them into pots, window boxes, or flower beds. Anything planted after May 1 should still be in good condition for the tour. Flowers can be out front, on the side of the house, or out back, but they must be VISIBLE to tour patrons.
Submit pictures of your display to the blogger (laueram@yahoo.com) by May 18. She will post all entries as they come in and again on May 19. Blog readers will vote on the best display. If you don't have a digital camera, notify the blogger. She will arrange to have a photo taken.
The house with the most votes will WIN a bottle of wine and the awe of your neighbors.
Your task: plant a beautiful flower display outside your home in time for the tour. Annuals that will be in bloom in May include petunias, impatiens, begonias, and geraniums. Tuck them into pots, window boxes, or flower beds. Anything planted after May 1 should still be in good condition for the tour. Flowers can be out front, on the side of the house, or out back, but they must be VISIBLE to tour patrons.
Submit pictures of your display to the blogger (laueram@yahoo.com) by May 18. She will post all entries as they come in and again on May 19. Blog readers will vote on the best display. If you don't have a digital camera, notify the blogger. She will arrange to have a photo taken.
The house with the most votes will WIN a bottle of wine and the awe of your neighbors.
Friday, April 11, 2008
News from the board
The April meeting of the Oella Homeowners Board meeting has been changed.
The meeting originally scheduled for Monday, April 14th has been rescheduled for Monday, April 21st. The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Westchester Community Center .
Oella Board Officers update:
On April 2, 2008, Board President Richard submitted his resignation after many years of loyal service to the Association. The Board has elected Steve Appler as the new OHA President. Thank you to Richard for his work and service through the years, and thank you to Steve for agreeing to take the helm.
In addition, the Board is pleased to announce that Scott Hall has been appointed to the Board.
The meeting originally scheduled for Monday, April 14th has been rescheduled for Monday, April 21st. The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Westchester Community Center .
Oella Board Officers update:
On April 2, 2008, Board President Richard submitted his resignation after many years of loyal service to the Association. The Board has elected Steve Appler as the new OHA President. Thank you to Richard for his work and service through the years, and thank you to Steve for agreeing to take the helm.
In addition, the Board is pleased to announce that Scott Hall has been appointed to the Board.
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Eco-Oella Tip #3: Compost!
You can reduce the amount of garbage that goes into landfill by composting uncooked veggie & fruit scraps, coffee grounds, tea leaves, eggshells, and garden trimmings. Make sure you don't include dairy or meat products--animals will get into it.
It's easy to compost. Just throw it all in a compost bin or in a pile tucked away in your yard. In about 6 months, you have rich organic matter to add to your garden or spread on your lawn. Even easier version: just put the coffee grounds, tea leaves, & crushed eggshells directly in your garden.
Not only does it save landfill space, it reduces the fuel required for hauling (and helps keep our waste removal costs down).
Other ways to reduce waste & make your garden happy:
--pour leftover (cooled) coffee near the base of plants
--bury banana peels near roses
--use water from dehumidifiers to hydrate your garden
--leave short lawn clippings right on the lawn; they will break down into fertilizer
It's easy to compost. Just throw it all in a compost bin or in a pile tucked away in your yard. In about 6 months, you have rich organic matter to add to your garden or spread on your lawn. Even easier version: just put the coffee grounds, tea leaves, & crushed eggshells directly in your garden.
Not only does it save landfill space, it reduces the fuel required for hauling (and helps keep our waste removal costs down).
Other ways to reduce waste & make your garden happy:
--pour leftover (cooled) coffee near the base of plants
--bury banana peels near roses
--use water from dehumidifiers to hydrate your garden
--leave short lawn clippings right on the lawn; they will break down into fertilizer
Monday, April 07, 2008
How to stop receiving the Examiner
Tired of the Examiner littering your walkway?
You can contact them directly to stop delivery, but the blogger has done this 3 times. Each time, the paper comes back after about 2 weeks.
Better option: contact Sam Moxley. He has been dealing with them for a year.
Send an e-mail to: council1@baltimorecountymd.gov requesting to be added to the list of patrons who do not wish to receive the Examiner.
You can contact them directly to stop delivery, but the blogger has done this 3 times. Each time, the paper comes back after about 2 weeks.
Better option: contact Sam Moxley. He has been dealing with them for a year.
Send an e-mail to: council1@baltimorecountymd.gov requesting to be added to the list of patrons who do not wish to receive the Examiner.
Friday, April 04, 2008
Little House in the Hollow in Washington Post
One of the historic homes on the Oella House & Garden Pilgrimage was featured in the Post (click on link above). It looks so good, it makes you want to see the inside (hint hint)!
Keep in mind that tickets are only $20 (down from $30 or $35) for Volunteers.
Info: www.mhgp.org
To volunteer, contact Lisa Baum 410-203-9210 or email at lknab_baum@yahoo.com
Next meeting of volunteers: April 17 7:30pm Oella Co. conference room
Keep in mind that tickets are only $20 (down from $30 or $35) for Volunteers.
Info: www.mhgp.org
To volunteer, contact Lisa Baum 410-203-9210 or email at lknab_baum@yahoo.com
Next meeting of volunteers: April 17 7:30pm Oella Co. conference room
Thursday, April 03, 2008
Oella Mill Opening Day: April 5
The blogger just received word that the mill officially opens this Saturday. Wow!
Towing vehicles in HOA parking lots
There seems to be a misunderstanding regarding towing vehicles from HOA lots. It is a law, not an HOA policy, that the towing must be authorized by one of several HOA reps. It is part of the trespass towing laws, which the HOA towing company dutifully abides. The laws for towing from private property are different than the laws for parking illegally on the street. It is in place so that just anyone cannot tow your car for any reason. Otherwise, your neighbor who has a beef with you could just call up and have your car towed out of your spot.
If someone is parked in your assigned spot, contact the board (board@oellahoa.com).
P.S. The blogger has noticed some people who are not residents of Long Brick Row parking in the LBR lot to use the mill race trail. It is unclear if these parkers are HOA residents or not. If they are not, they are subject to towing; however, you need a pass in order to know if someone is an HOA resident.
If someone is parked in your assigned spot, contact the board (board@oellahoa.com).
P.S. The blogger has noticed some people who are not residents of Long Brick Row parking in the LBR lot to use the mill race trail. It is unclear if these parkers are HOA residents or not. If they are not, they are subject to towing; however, you need a pass in order to know if someone is an HOA resident.
Wednesday, April 02, 2008
Eco-Oella Tip # 2: Recycle newspapers & magazines
Paper is the largest source of trash in America. Recycling your paper saves trees & reduces air pollution by 95%. If everyone in the US did it, the effect would be like taking 5,511,566 cars off the road for one year.
Please do it. It's easy! Note: Baltimore County accepts pretty much all paper, except that with metallic foil on it.
Please do it. It's easy! Note: Baltimore County accepts pretty much all paper, except that with metallic foil on it.
Tuesday, April 01, 2008
Coopers Run Stream Cleanups this Saturday April 5
Volunteers are needed to help clean up the streams along the Trolley Trail!
Cooper's Branch – west end (Oella), meet at Country Store at the corner of Oella and Old Frederick Roads. Stream Captain Jay Patel no e-mail - 410-461-3118
Cooper's Branch – east end (Oella), meet at Edmondson Avenue and Chalefonte Drive (near #9 Trolley Trail). Stream Captain Julia Graham, jig@comcast.net.
Cooper's Branch – west end (Oella), meet at Country Store at the corner of Oella and Old Frederick Roads. Stream Captain Jay Patel no e-mail - 410-461-3118
Cooper's Branch – east end (Oella), meet at Edmondson Avenue and Chalefonte Drive (near #9 Trolley Trail). Stream Captain Julia Graham, jig@comcast.net.
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