Pathway is Open!

  As of today, Thursday Dec 29, 2016 the pathway is open again.  Thank you for everyone's patience in repairing the erosion problem.  Enjoy....

Pathway update and WSE HOA Annual Meeting2017

As most residents have noticed the Pathway between upper and middle Ventura by the Park has been closed for construction.  It has taken longer than expected due to the weather and we are hoping it will be completed this month.  In exploring why the pathway started eroding mid way up, a broken 3" plastic pipe was discovered broken in the path.  The origins of the pipe is unknown.  The pipe was repaired and new pipe installed to take the water away from the path.  New drainage is also being installed.  There has been discussion on the board about the repair to the path and the current board has decided that it should be repaired as many people use the path.  Some board members think the path should be closed until the weather improves, bids can be taken and new work done. This would take a number of months and possibly more money.

A second discussion on the board is that some members think that the annual meeting should be held at a neutral site, so they are trying to secure a site.  We will let you know when and if that site is located.

We are looking for new board members, as three current members are "retiring" from the board after 10 years plus.  The annual meeting and five board meetings are attended.  Each member serves for one year.  It is our hope that we find people who are interested in keeping WSE a great place to live.
  
Merry Christmas and Happy New Years!   Dianne Kostur  cdkostur@aol.com or 503-201-9179

STAY SAFE!!!!

In this SNOWY weather -- check before you go, and visit ODOT!!!

Online:

For up-to-date travel conditions, visit www.TripCheck.com, ODOT's mobile-friendly travel information website. The site features:

• Maps updated in real time that display road conditions, trouble spots, weather, construction, maintenance and traffic incidents. TripCheck also displays high impact incidents (alerts) on multiple pages to make them easier to spot.
• More than 400 camera images from key locations throughout Oregon, as well as southern Washington and northern California.
• Users can create and bookmark custom camera pages with up to 10 different cameras for quick checks of specific routes.
• A color-coded speed map of the Portland area provides average travel speeds on Portland highways.
• Links to bus, airport, train, bicycle and trucking information; commercial roadside services such as hotels, motels and restaurants; and detailed information on scenic byways, safety rest areas and Sno-Parks.
• Detailed information on the use of traction tires and chains in Oregon.
• TripCheck TV allows users to create a custom display of road conditions information and camera images.

TripCheck information is also available in text format via Twitter. Visit www.TripCheck.com and click on the Twitter page to learn more. 

By phone:

511. Travelers in Oregon can dial 511 to access the same immediate road and weather information available on TripCheck.

• elect updated reports about driving conditions by highway, mountain pass or major city from easy-to-use menus. The 511 system responds to both voice and touch-tone commands.
• Calls to 511 are local calls when dialed from a pay phone or wire line phone. Mobile phone users are responsible for airtime and roaming charges according to their wireless service contracts, but ODOT does not impose any additional charges.
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• Oregon can forward users to the Washington state 511 system for road conditions in that state.

Remember, in Oregon, drivers are allowed to use hands-free devices, but not texting devices or touch cell phones. ODOT encourages motorists to pull off the road and park in a safe area before using cell phones.

CHANGE for 2017 WSE HOA Meeting

The date, time and place of the 2017 WSE  HOA meeting is changing.  We will post the new information when it has been determined. Thank you,  Dianne Kostur