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View Newsletter Page 1 of 7 www.CD12.org Proudly Serving the Communities of: Canoga Park, Chatsworth, Encino, Granada Hills, Lake Balboa, North Hills, Northridge, Porter Ranch, Reseda, West Hills, West Van Nuys, Winnetka July 13, 2006 COMMUNITY NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS District 12 Map Upcoming Events Sat., July 15 Giant Used Book Sale Chatsworth Branch Library, 21052 Devonshire St., Chatsworth 10am-2pm SCAG Recognizes the Valley... Councilman Greig Smith helped the San Fernando Valley become recognized by the Southern California Association of Governments http://simplesend.com/simple/viewnewsletter.asp?SID={B9A3E300-2709-40BC-A83B-D... 7/26/2006 View Newsletter Page 2 of 7 Choose from a large selection of books in good condition! Paperbacks: 50 cents Hardcovers: $1 Funds go to puchase new books for the library and sponsor library programs Sponsored by the Friends of the Chatsworth Library Mon. July 17 Devonshire PALS 27th Annual Premier Golf Invitational At Porter Valley Country Club 19216 Singing Hills Dr., Northridge Goody bags, raffle, prizes! $10,000 putting contest! Golf Registration: 9am Putting Contest: 10am Shotgun Start: 11am (SCAG) as a distinct region on July 6. Councilman Smith and other City and Valley business leaders pushed to have SCAG gather statistical data for the San Fernando Valley as a separate region to recognize its size, its economic and cultural contributions and its distinct identity. "This will give the Valley a seat at the table so that we can make the interests and views of Valley residents heard," Councilman Smith said. This will also enable businesses, government agencies and academics to get data on traffic, air quality and growth specifically for the Valley. SCAG deals with planning for issues important to the Valley that cut across regions, such as transportation, growth, waste management and air quality. To read the complete article in the Daily News, click here. You Can Help the Blood Shortage... The American Red Cross has announced that it has a serious shortage of blood available for Southern California emergency rooms and hospitals. You can help by donating blood, especially group O, the so-called "universal" blood most commonly used. Northridge Hospital Medical Center is holding a blood drive July 27, 11am-5pm. Report to the main lobby of the hospital, at 18300 Roscoe Blvd. (cross street Etiwanda). To make an appointment, call the hospital's Donor Room at (818) 885-5345 weekdays, 10am-2pm. To find other donation centers, call Red Cross at (800) http://simplesend.com/simple/viewnewsletter.asp?SID={B9A3E300-2709-40BC-A83B-D... 7/26/2006 View Newsletter Page 3 of 7 Final Contest Putt: 4:30pm Cocktails:5pm Dinner: 5:30pm Fee: $200 For info, call: (818) 349-1706 Mon., July 22 1st Annual Fishing Derby in the Valley 10am-2pm At Reseda Lake (Victory Blvd. & Reseda Blvd.) Bring your own fishing gear to this fun, familyfriendly event! Trophies will be awarded! Snacks for all participants! Presented by West Valley Eagles Youth Football Association, Canoga Park Neighborhood Council & Reseda Park. For info, call Bob Bishop at (818) 822-9027 448-3543 or visit www.givelife.org. You could save a life! Help Design a Playground Accessible for Disabled Children... Come join community members, the Department of Recreation & Parks and the non-profit Shane's Inspiration to help design a universally accessible playground for Dearborn Park. The design of most playgrounds excludes children with disabilities. A community meeting will be held Tuesday, July 25 to give residents a chance to participate in the design of a universally accessible playground. The meeting is 6pm-7:30pm at Granada Hills Recreation Center, 16730 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills 91344. Space is limited so RSVP to Marjorie Stark at (818) 752-5676. RECENT LEGISLATION Here are a few of Councilman Smith's recent legislative actions that will benefit the quality of life in the Northwest Valley and all of Los Angeles. To see the complete text of motions and related reports, you can click here and enter the motion's Council File Index number (CFI#). http://simplesend.com/simple/viewnewsletter.asp?SID={B9A3E300-2709-40BC-A83B-D... 7/26/2006 View Newsletter Page 4 of 7 Thurs., July 27 Town Hall Meeting with Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa Join community and City leaders to discuss the Mayor's education reform plans 5pm at Van Nuys City Hall Council Chambers 14410 Sylvan, Van Nuys, Room 208 For info call: Fortuna Ippoliti (818) 778-4990 Preserving "Oakie House" as Cultural & Historical Monument... a Councilman Smith introduced a motion July 11 that would ensure that the Oakridge Estate or "Oakie Residence" would be preserved as a treasure of local culture and history as the surrounding area becomes developed. (CFI# 06-0676) The owners of the land where the Oakie Residence stands at 18650 Devonshire St. plan to sell the property. Councilman Smith's motion seeks to preserve the English Manor-style house, which was built in 1937 for actress Barbara Stanwyck. It was was named a City historical-cultural monument in 1990. Finding Ways Money... to Save Taxpayer Sat., Aug. 5 Old Granada Hills Residents' Group 5th Annual Yard Party 5pm Hosted by Bob & Val Castle. RSVP to (818) 3604623 Councilman Smith Introduced a motion July 12 that would start a program rewarding City employees for coming up with creative solutions and work methods that improve efficiency and save the City money. (CFI# 06-1614) Councilman Smith has a long record on City Council, and as a member of the Budget and Finance Committee, of seeking efficiencies and cutting costs. The motion asked the Quality and Productivity Commission and the City Administrative Officer, with the assistance of the Personnel Department, to report to the Budget and Finance Committee on the value of starting a program similar to the City's previous "Employee Suggestion Award Program." http://simplesend.com/simple/viewnewsletter.asp?SID={B9A3E300-2709-40BC-A83B-D... 7/26/2006 View Newsletter Page 5 of 7 Learn about Councilman Greig Smith's plan to increase recycling and lead Los Angeles out of Landfills Sign up today for Councilman Greig Smith's Weekly Briefing at councilmember. smith@lacity.org to receive weekly updates on recent legislation, community news & upcoming events which affect Council http://simplesend.com/simple/viewnewsletter.asp?SID={B9A3E300-2709-40BC-A83B-D... 7/26/2006 View Newsletter Page 6 of 7 District12 communities Councilman Greig Smith Links Press Release Archive Monthly Column Councilman Greig Smith's Weekly Briefing Legislation Log Council District 12 Community Guide Request Information Contact Information Council District 12 Neighborhood Council Links Chatsworth Encino Granada Hills North Granada Hills South North Hills West Northridge East Porter Ranch http://simplesend.com/simple/viewnewsletter.asp?SID={B9A3E300-2709-40BC-A83B-D... 7/26/2006 View Newsletter Page 7 of 7 Reseda West Hills Winnetka West Van Nuys/ Lake Balboa Council District 12 Chambers of Commerce Links Canoga Park/West Hills Chatsworth Encino Granada Hills North Valley Regional This message was sent to by: Councilman Greig Smith 200 Norh Spring Street, Room 405 Los Angeles, CA 90012 213-473-7012 http://simplesend.com/simple/viewnewsletter.asp?SID={B9A3E300-2709-40BC-A83B-D... 7/26/2006