Discussions:
Logging
Met a logging truck for the SECOND time this week. Be aware--they're not really using the Pilot truck as we expected. more->
Missing Pets
A discussion about what is happening to our pets. more->

Emergency Routes
Road Association President Joel Tarbox and resident Richard Becker have compiled a Fire and emergency reference section for the benefit of all area residents. Please take a look and familiarize yourself the escape routes:

Lomond Terrace Emergency Section

French, Scotch or Spanish Broom?
This non-native plant is all over the place.
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Hey I thought you were only supposed to Peck Wood?

This acorn woodpecker was caught in the act at my house in the last week of June. There have been 2-3 woodpeckers visiting our feeders daily. Acorn Woodpeckers get their name from the peculair trait of drilling holes in trees in the fall to store acorns. During summer they eat mostly insects. The Acorn woodpecker is found in the western half of Oregon and California, and in Arizona, New Mexico and down throughout Mexico. They are common in Ben Lomond. Once you recognize their screeching call you will realize how very often they are around us. The acorn woodpecker lives in small gregarious flocks. Large mature oaks seem to be the acorn woodpeckers favorite plant. However, they also like pines

Chipping In
As a result of the recent rains (11/29 to 12/1), many of the drains and culverts on Park Drive became plugged with leaves and debris. I'd like everyone to join me in thanking Paul Lawton (Paul Lawton Construction) for sending one of his employees to clear the debris and get the drains running again. Paul did this on his own initiative and at his own expense and I'd like to thank him on behalf of all of us who depend on safe and clear roads to access our homes.Joel Tarbox, President
Lomond Terrace Road Association (CSA 28)

Many Hands Make Light Work
Road Association President, Joel Tarbox, reports that the road work party on November 12th was a great success. Due in part to the great turnout and the previous work party in September, the work crew was able to clear the drainage ditches and culverts in about one hour. A big thanks to all of you that donated your time, labor and materials to get the job done and keep our roads maintained. There are no more work parties on the schedule at this time. Joel will keep an eye on the status of the roads and will form future parties during the winter as they become necessary. In the interim, please help keep our roads safe and functioning by clearing road ditches and culverts near your property.

Paving Scheduled

• Paving repairs were delayed due to the rains on November 7 & 8.
  Granite Construction has rescheduled our paving/patching work to begin
  on Tuesday, November 22.
• I am looking for a volunteer or two to be available as a contact for
  Granite on these paving days. I will not be available. You do not need
  to follow the work crews around, you just need to be available as a
  point of contact while the crews are here. Anyone available, should
  call or e-mail me and I can provide details. (336-3723,
  president@benlomond.org)
• Granite will have fill available as the tear up the old road. They
  will deliver to whomever wants it. If you have an interest, please let
  em know. (336-3723, president@benlomond.org)

V-Ditches

• Earthworks is slated to repair v-ditches on Park Drive and the
  culvert at Park and Pike. They are awaiting a final purchase order from
  the County to begin work before they can schedule the work.
• I am looking for a volunteer or two to be available as a contact for
  Earthworks on the work days. I will not be available. You do not need
  to follow the work crews around, you just need to be available as a
  point of contact while the crews are here. Anyone available, should
  call or e-mail me and I can provide details. (336-3723,
  president@benlomond.org)

Thank You September Volunteers
On behalf of the Road Association, I'd like to extend a big thanks to all of you who helped with our Fall work party. This work party was, without a doubt, our most successful and well attended. We had over 20 people, several weed whackers and a couple of tractors working hard to get our drainage ditches and culverts cleared for the rains. Due to the high turnout, we were able to cover nearly the entire road system in under four hours.

For those of you who were not able to lend a hand but drove by while we were working, thank you for slowing down.

As a reminder, our next work party will be on Saturday, November 12 at 9 a.m. We made great progress today, but a lot more redwood spills, leafs and debris are going to fall and a successful November 12th work party will go a long way toward keeping our roads passible this winter.

Thank you,
Joel Tarbox, President
Lomond Terrace Road Association (CSA 28)

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