Phyllis Metlen, who with her late husband Marshall Metlen founded the Upper Santa Monica Canyon Homeowners Association, died on November 18. Metlen was known in the community for being a ‘fabulous’ piano teacher who taught scores of children and adults in the conservatory in her front room. A decade ago, the Metlens suffered a follow-home robbery, which was their impetus in starting the homeowners association. The association began providing 24-hour guard service for the adjacent neighborhood, which is a large cul de sac encompassing Kingman, San Lorenzo, Dryad, Alisal, Mesita, Doni, Attilla and Esparta. Metlen is survived by two grown children.
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