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Thursday, 04 October 2007 |
Town seeks community input on public works projects
The Town of Mammoth Lakes invites members of the community to comment on several projects currently being planned by the Public Works Department. The workshop is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 23, in Suite Z (Town Council Chambers), 437 Old Mammoth Road, at 4 p.m.
According to a statement issued by Stuart Brown, Town Community Relations Manager, the workshop's purpose is to incorporate the communities’ comments into the projects, to identify any existing deficiencies and to affirm that the projects represent the long-term goals and vision of the community. The proposed projects include: Canyon Boulevard, Meridian Boulevard, Airport Access Road, North Main Street Frontage Road and Main Street Traffic Signals.
Those unable to attend the scheduled meeting may direct questions or comments to Ray Jarvis, Public Works Director by phone to (760) 934-8989 ext. 257, or e-mail
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RSVP to John Milne, Assistant Engineer, (760) 934-8989, ext. 276,
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-TOML
New gateway monument design workshop
The Public Arts Commission invites the community to participate in a special workshop at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 11, in Suite Z to work on replacing the existing gateway sign just west of U.S. 395 on the north side of Hwy 203. -TOML
Blood drive coming to Mammoth Lakes
Mammoth Lakes residents have the opportunity to celebrate life by joining in the annual community blood drive on Oct 23-25 in the Community Center. The Pita Pit will serve samples and Ben and Jerry’s is once again sponsoring their “pint of ice cream for a pint of blood” promotion. Past drives have been very busy, so more staff and one more day have been added to accommodate everyone's desire to help out. Residents and guests who wish to donate can set a time with Joanne at (760) 914-0470.
The drive runs Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 23-24 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Thursday, Oct 25 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. -MT
Mammoth High School students receive high honors
Mammoth High School Principal Mike Agnitch, recently announced that Dayna Stimson has been named a Commended Student in the 2008 National Merit Program. About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise.
Stimson was also recognized, along with several other Mammoth High School students, as an AP Scholar. Silvia Escobar, Edgar Galvan, Lauren Oxford, Steven Stotko and Stimson earned the AP Scholar designation by the College Board in recognition of exceptional achievement on the college-level Advanced Placement Program Exams.
One other student, Jason Obenberger, qualified for AP Scholar with Honors by earning an average grade of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and grades of 3.0 or higher on four or more exams. All students listed, except Galvan and Stimson, are seniors. Galvan and Stimson have at least one more year in which to complete college-level work and possibly earn another AP Scholar Award. -MT
Chipping event
The Mammoth Lakes Fire Department has scheduled a chipping event for Oct. 11-14 and Oct. 18-21. Items to be chipped must be at the curb, no larger than six inches in diameter, only small trees and tree branches, (i.e. no lumber or 2x4 type wood), or pine needles/pine cones. Items too big will be hauled to a larger stationary chipper. Direct questions to Fuels Reduction Captain Robert Williams at (760) 934-2300. -MT
Lake Mary Road closure and detour
The Mammoth Community Water District will conduct construction at the Lake Mary dam on Thursday, Oct. 11, which will require closure of a small section of the Lake Mary Loop Road at the Lake Mary Dam. All vehicle, pedestrian and bicycle traffic will be required to detour around Lake Mary to reach Lake George and other destinations on the southwest side of Lake Mary.
The purpose of this construction is to install a new flow control structure at the Lake Mary Dam. The structure, called a Langemann Gate, will improve the District’s ability regulate stream flows exiting Lake Mary and water storage in the lake. In addition to improving the District’s control, this new structure will improve the safety of the dam by changing the flow of water from under the existing radial arm gates to over the new Langemann Gate. This should also prevent trout from being trapped and killed, as happens under the existing radial arm gate. -MC
Tips for dealing with trash, bears
The Town of Mammoth Lakes recently issued some tips for properly dealing with trash, and preventing associated problems with bear incursions:
When transporting trash to the Mammoth Disposal Transfer Station, please make sure trash bags and other refuse are properly tied and secured.
Do not leave trash outside your trash bin. If the bin is full often, consider increasing service levels.
Secure trash binds by locking the bear-resistant latch. Notify Mammoth Disposal immediately if the bear-resistant locking mechanism is broken. Locks will be repaired or replaced within 24-48 business hours.
Consider a combination lock for your bin to prevent illegal dumping.
Property owners or managers should inspect properties each morning. Ensure dumpsters don't overflow days before the next pickup. Business employees and tenants should be notified of proper trash disposal municipal codes.
Absentee property owners should hire a local property management service and require property inspections every morning.
Contact Code Compliance Officer, Rick Ramirez at (760) 934-8989 ext. 252 or Michael Grossblatt, Risk Management Director, at ext. 266 with questions. -TOML
Who’s in Town?
“Consistency” is the word that best describes occupancy, creeping upward, but not straying too far. Projections for the Oct. 5-6 weekend were at approximately 39 percent, a gain of one percent from the previous week. Midweek bookings were also up a bit, with numbers for the Oct. 7-11 period at 21 percent, up three points from last week. –MT/T&R
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