“Look - up in the Sky! 200 Feet from ALL Structures

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Clear brush and weeds “Look - Up in the Sky! 200 feet from ALL structures. It’s a Bird – It’s a Plane – It’s…” “BE FIRE-SAFE” by Michael Chasteen arly in the morning of June day I would reside in the house of news for the “Daily Planet.” While 16, 1959, those words would this super-hero. sidetracked to fight crime, somehow Ebe diminished by the sound This story is not intended to be Clark Kent conveniently disappeared of a gunshot and subsequent death an attempt at presenting another the- into a telephone booth to change to of one of Benedict Canyon’s most ory regarding the unsolved mystery his alter ego, Superman, only to reap- HELP PROTECT BENEDICT CANYON idolized residents. George “Super- of his death, but rather a celebration pear as the bespectacled Clark Kent man” Reeves, the quintes- just as the action subsided. sential hero of television Of course everyone wanted fans across the country to know where Clark had was dead at the age of 45. been. Too bad he once again He was killed by a single missed all the action. shot from a German Lugar George Reeves was which he kept in his modest born in Woolstock, Iowa canyon home. One could on January 5, 1914. His BECOME A BCA MEMBER say that the sound was real name was George - DETAILS INSIDE THIS ISSUE - heard around the world, Keefer Brewer. His par- as children and adult fans ents, Don Brewer and alike received news of the Helen Lescher, separated untimely death of the “The soon after George’s birth. Man of Steel.” It has been fifty years of his life. This is a tribute to a man Helen then moved to California to

PRSRTPRSRT FIRSTFIRST CLASSCLASS since that morning. I was five years who brought so much entertainment stay with her sister where she met U.S. POSTAGE old and recall receiving the news in to so many of us. It is time to re- and married Frank Besselo. George’s PAAIDID my parents’ home in Kansas City, member the reporter known as Clark real father remarried and George Benedict Canyon BEVERLYBEVERLY HILLS,HILLS, CACA PERMITPERMIT NO.NO. 17191719 Missouri. As my eyes fixed on the Kent, who along with Jimmy Olsen, never saw him again. In 1927 Frank Benedict Canyon Association television screen and my ears heard Lois Lane and editor Perry White Besselo adopted George as his own P.O. Box 1265 the news, I could not know that one dedicated their days to reporting the Cont. pg. 4 Beverly Hills, CA 90213-1265

INSIDE THIS ISSUE “Look - Up In The Sky! It’s A Bird – It’s A Plane – It’s …”, pg. 1. . . .A Letter from the President, pg. 2. . . .Mission Statement, pg. 3. . . .End of an Era, pg. 5. . . .A Picnic for Gordon, pg. 6. . . .Almost Dead Man’s Curve, pg. 7. . . .Future Fireman, pg. 8. . . .2009 BCA Membership Application, pg. 9. . . .2009 BCA “Trees of Support” Donor Program Roster, pg. 10. . . .It’s a Jungle Out There, pg. 11. . . .When It’s Good to get the “Brush-Off”, pg. 11. . . . Talkin’ Trash (How Deliver to Addressee or to Current Resident to get a handle on your household hazardous waste), pg. 12. . . .The Most Famous Zip Code in the World, pg. 13. . . .New BCA Board Member Profiles,pg. 14. . . .In My Canyon View, pg. 15. . . .Night Light in the Canyon, pg. 16. . . .Don’t Let This Rattle You, pg. 18. . . .The Canyon Crier, pg. 19

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Letterdon’t Letfrom This the Presidentrattle you 60 years ago in Benedict Canyon

by Don Fenmore

With the change in cli- man habitation, and therefore feel minutes of the bite, consideration mate, rattlesnake season less threatened and less inclined to should be given to possibly driv- Wis now unpredictable. A rattle as a warning before striking. ing the victim to the hospital rather Benedict Canyon few pointers provided by the very than waiting for a paramedic. An- helpful and knowledgeable Fire Cap- • If you find a rattlesnake on your other technique to save time is to Association tains Steve Resnick and Donna Lee, property, call 911 (preferably on start driving the victim to the hos- and Fireman Mike McNeal at our lo- your land line since it will enable pital, and advise the 911 dispatch- cal Fire Station 99 on Mulholland at the emergency responders to more er what type and color car you’re OUR MISSION: Beverly Glen are important to keep readily locate the source of the driving, and your approximate lo- To promote, advance, further and protect the community interests and general welfare of cation, so the paramedics can find in mind. You came in numbers and youcall) filled and therequest room. that Civic either minded animal and dedicated to our community, the homeowners and residents residing in the general area of Benedict Canyon Drive. you enroute and transfer the victim you, the residents of Benedict Canyon,control made or the the fireBenedict department Canyon Association’s be 2009 Annual to their ambulance. Attempting this • The WesternMeeting Diamond a grand success. Back We aredispatched tremendously immediately grateful to to Drs. remove Larry Elder and Marcia Selz for approach should be discussed first WHO ARE WE? Rattlesnakes,generously which giving we have their intime, professionalismthe snake. and wit to moderate our 5th District Candidates’ 25080 BCA Newsletter Summer 2008 7/11/08 12:41 PM Page 10 with the 911 dispatcher. We are a 100% volunteer organization made up of area residents. Benedict Canyon,Forum. Their can be expertise readily made this an enlightening, lively event and the fantastic turnout indicat- All of our work is funded by donations. We are not sanctioned by any entity. identifieded byto all the of thefact Council they areDistrict (a) • 5 Should candidates you bethat unlucky Benedict enough Canyon to is a cohesive and formidable BCA Newsletter (310) 553-4BCA benedictcanyon.org • Most important is to try to avoid be- considerablypresence thicker in thanthis city.the non- We also thankbe bitten, the management (a) call 911 of immediately the Beverly Hills Hotel for graciously ing bitten in the first place. Be alert venomousproviding snakes in us the the area Rodeo such Room for our meeting. We always appreciate their hospitality. WHAT DO WE DO? and request that a paramedic be and watch where you’re stepping. Seen in the as gardener and gopher snakes, (b) dispatched to your location; (b) lie Monitor ongoing projects, programs and policies by private entities and cityBenedict agencies outside Canyon our area The strength of Benedict Canyon is and always has been a communal effort.Rattlers Your are involve- known to stretch out have more triangular heads, and down and remain calm so as to not which may impact or set precedent for land use and development2008 BCA within “Trees the of canyon.Support” Donor Program Roster ment helps to prevent environmental damage, protect public safety, and preserveon the our warm chosen concrete steps leading Canyon Association OAK TREE Kim O’Brien Ferdinand & Lennie Fam Richard & Sandy Mosk (c) usually have a rattle for a tail, accelerate the spread of the venom; Monitor crime, safety, traffic, development and qualityThe David of Geffen life Foundation in theKevin & Elizabethcanyon. Parry Ruth Felmus Mary Ann Musico way of life, our homes, and the beauty of Benedict Canyon. Passionate aboutup ourto one’s Canyon, house, the where they can (1) Anonymous Lee PolsterBenedict & Marguerite Cascio-Polster CanyonDon & Sandy Association Fenmore Maud Nadler Philip Proctor & Melinda Peterson Alan Fine Melville & Alice Nahin but not always (if it has fallen off). (c) do not use any type of tourni- We have four seats on the Bel Air-Beverly Crest NeighborhoodSYCAMORE TREE JillCouncil, Rau Board of PhilipDirectors Forte C.R. Neu & V. Ambrosini Benedict Canyon Association (BCA) helped originate the Hillside Ordinance,be inadvertentlywhich specifi- stepped on in the by Kevin Parry Alex & Youki Bouzari Steven Rosenwasser & Kelli Sager Samuel & Ardyth Freshman Anthony E. Nicholas Michael & Lori Eisenberg Lou & Joanne Savage Evelyn Furtak-Dorfman Barbara Nichols Everyone in the household should quet or extraction device; and (d) Rodney Kemerer & Lindsay Doran William Scheetz Carla Hacken & Lorraine Gallacher Art & Daniele Ochoa cally pertains to construction in the hills. Our board members continue to workevening with or the while City to picking up the an officially recognized component of our cityMichael government. J. Libow Link K. Schwartz James & Donna Gallagher Colleen O’Rourke Armand & Marie Marciano Robert SchwartzE &xEcutivE Karen Breslow HarlandcommittEE Green William & Nieva O’Toole be taught how to recognize them. keep the extremity in a neutral po- Larry & Nickie Miner Linell Shapiro George & Nana Gregory Othella T. Owens update this vital legislation and we remain vigilant about matters that violatemorning and attempt newspaper. to Bikers and We have one executive seat on The Federation of HillsideFred and & Joan Nicholas CanyonSheldon Associations. & Andrea Shapiro Marvin & Inger Gross Eddie Pinchasi Anthony Peju Diane Nickie Sherman Smith Miner Paul & Renee President Haas Gary & Nita Polinsky They can strike at a distance of Jamie Tisch Renee & Art Spence Roger Halfhide & Patricia McVerry Max Ramberg sition if possible – it is not neces- hikers should stay out of the brush (1) Anonymous Melissa Rosenberg & Lev L. Spiro Stan & Mimi Handman Stephen & Carol Randall circumvent The Ordinance. We interface with the City of Los Angeles Planning Department, Preservation and beautification of our Canyon. Larry Michael Steinman & Lucy Chasteen Suzar William & Christine Vice-President Harper John Rieber & Alex Duda EUCALYPTUS TREE Walter & Bernadine Towns In Memory of Chick Harris Andrew Robinson approximately 1/3 of their body Glen Williams & Elizabeth Hirsch James & Jean Harris Paul Rohrer sary to raise or lower it below the since rattlesnakes are masters of Steven Banchik Barbara Nichols Vice-President City Council, Fire Department, Police Department and the State of California’s Santa Monica Barbara L. Berkowitz (7) Anonymous Cynthia & Robert Hart Gil & Val Romoff Robert & Mary Herman In Memory of Sheldon Rosenfeld Joni Berry VeraPINE Dunn TREE Secretary length, and their strike is extremely level of the heart. camouflage. Golfers who hit their Jacqueline Bisset Edward & Sherry Heyman Saul Rosenzweig Mountains Conservancy to protect our interests. We also meet with property owners and project Michael Chasteen Robert Alan & Maria Fine Abeloff Bruce & LynnTreasurer Heymont Jim & Rachelle Rosten Rafe Cohen Elaine & Dennis Abramson Arthur & Gwen Hiller Jack Roswal WHAT DO WE PROVIDE FOR OUR MEMBERS?Deborah Adri Tom Holliday & Stacy Phillips Roman & Ida Russ fast and powerful, so keep a very ball into a brush area should leave Hal & Marta Cooper applicants regarding many and diverse aspects of land use in Benedict Canyon. Ted & Karen Coyne Michael & Elaine Agran David & Susan Horn Joanne Sackheim Ken & Randee Devlin Doris Alexander Louis Hurlburt Martin & Marylin Salvin safe distance from them. Baby • The two closest hospital emergency the ball where it is unless they Annual meeting for members at the BeverlyVera DunnHills HotelJim AndersonA & dministrAtivELynn Fireside Terry Jackson AssistAnt John & Gayle Samore David & Barbara Elson Sima & Bijan Ansari Len & Nancy Jacoby Barry & Nancy Sanders In Memory of Dr. Gene Feldman Gordon & Nancy ArmstrongClaire CarafelloJoel Jaffe Robert & Margaret Sanford Please come to a monthly BCA Board meeting to find out more about what we do and join Burton & Nanette Forester Mr. & Mrs. William Axelrod Elizabeth James Kenneth A. Schwartz rattle snakes are especially dan- can clearly see it is in an open Monthly meetings open to the public at the Beverly Hills Women’s Club Ricky Jay & Chrisann Verges Samuel Schwartz rooms from Benedict Canyon are Evans Frankenheimer Thomas Barry Sidney & Linda Furie George & Carolyn Bender Preston Johnson & Vicki Martin Arthur and Arlene Schwimmer us in our endeavors. We are residents of Benedict Canyon like you, we volunteer our time and David & Bridget Hedison Joshua & Jenn Berman Harold Josephson Martin & Sheila Seaton gerous since they will discharge at UCLA [310/825-2111] and the area not near any brush which Representation at greater Los Angeles civicUrban Hirschmeetings III Gary & Valerie Bird AdvisorsPete Kameron Evvy Shapero Richard & Dea Holesapple Paul & Marie-France Bloch Greg & Susan Kay Norm & Libby Shapiro effort to Benedict Canyon. Each one of us is a monetary donor as well. In this era of uncertain- Chapin & Tabby Hunt Ronald Boldt & DavidJudith Shelton Elson,Bernard Esq Kester – Legal Betty Shelhamer their entire venom supply on the Sherman Oaks Hos- could be shielding a camouflaged Representation at the West Los Angeles divisionStuart & Shirley of Jaffe LAPDEllen Brown Sanjay Khiani Barbara Shuler Barbara Jaynes RodneyRobert & KemererJoann Burch – MembershipMichael James Kopcha and NewsletterJay J. Silverman & Janet Wood ty, the need for each and every household in Benedict Canyon to have current membership in the In Memory of Gloria Kahn Jan & Ron Cannan Rosa Koppens Brent Smith & Lisa Engel first strike. Whereas 50% of the pital on Van Nuys coiled rattler. Losing your $1.50 Gertrude Kline Jeff & Judy Caren Herbert Kramer Cortez Smith Emergency preparedness informationMartin Krell Betty ChaplinMichael VignieriJerzy Kupiec – Land Use Stanley & Susan Sokoloff BCA is particularly relevant. With your continued dedication and devotion, Benedict Canyon Ian La Frenais Larry Chrysler Don & Hope Kurz Andrew Solt & Claudia Falkenburg golfball is not worth being bitten Andrea Left Eric Cleveland & Annette Stanton Morrie & Patti Lachman Bernard & Wendy Sparer first strike of a mature snake may Blvd [818/981-7111]. Norman & Helen Lapor In Memory of Joseph Stefano Regularly published newsletterHenry Lindemann Cristina Colissimo & Jordana Franzheim Gene Lucero & Marcia Williams G. Collins Brian LaSage & Afsaneh Malaekeh Jeff & Annie Stein will remain lovely, safe and sound. Mr. & Mrs. Alessio CoppolamEmbErs-HowardAt-L & CarolArgE Levy Steve & Rosalie Tenenbaum involve either no venom injection by a rattler that could Gerald & Sandra Margolis Both have adequate Dorothy J. Marlowe Mark & Maggie Damon Mark Liszt & Karyl Sisson Andrew R. Tennenbaum Hotline: (310) 553-4BCA Sally Mason CarmenDavid D’Angelo, Berger Jr. Elaine LotwinMary Ann MusicoGordon & Phoebe Trachtenberg possibly take Margaret Maw Marvin & Patti Demoff Thomas & Linda Markovitz In Memory of Dudley Trudgett (a “dry bite”) or very small injec- supplies of anti-venom Farhad & Roya Melamed MorrisMarcy & Marlene Braiker Dennis Lowell & WendeElizabeth Mate ParryMichael & Michele Vignieri Please take the time now to fill out the membership form conveniently enclosed in this news- Website: www.benedictcanyon.orgGeoff Miller & Kathryn Scott Eddie DeOchoa & Denise Anthony Maureen McQuiston Robert J. Wagner Donald Fenmore Marci Merliss Paul Rhorer Brandt & Tobi Wax your life. ■ Mark & Irene Montgomery Raul Diaz & Viktoria Temesvary tion of venom since it is intended on hand. It is important Eustace Moore Joe Distefano & Beth Rubin Ron Michaelson & Lucinda Cowell Barry Weinstock letter and mail it along with your check. If you would like to know how the membership funds Mr. & Mrs. James Murphy NassirRobert Ebrahimi Kessler Claudia MirkinSteven RosenwasserJacques & Lynne Wertheimer Diane Naegele Joseph & Marilyn Eisenberg Mark & Sylvia Morton Lawrence & Nancy Wolf as a warning. However, the second Rick Nicita & Paula Wagner DonatasDonald & Viktorija Loze Empakeris William MontgomeryJacqueline SacksShirin & Peyman Yadegar are allocated, please come to a BCAto remember Board of Directors the time meeting of held the second Monday of every Linda Essakow Alex & Dagmar Moscowicz Greg & Virginia Young Mark Montgomery Joanne Savage(11) Anonymous strike will month,definitely 7:00pm, involve Beverly a con- Hills Women’sthe bite Club, and the Benedict length Canyon Drive, southwest corner at WHEN AND WHERE DO WE MEET? Donations received after June 20, 2008 will appear in our next newsletter Summer 2008 10 Volume V Issue 12 siderable Chevy injection Chase. of venom, Also visit so our newof website the snakewww.benedictcanyon.org. for Thank you in advance for The Second Monday of every month nEwsLEttEr committEE avoid that joining,at all cost. and we look forward to seeingpurposes you. of ad- Beverly Hills Women’s Club Rodney Kemerer – Editor Vera Dunn ministering the (Benedict Canyon Drive @ Chevy Chase Drive) Elizabeth Parry • Rattlesnakes don’t always rattle anti-venom. If 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. Kevin Parry – Photography Mark Blatchford – Cover Drawing before striking. The Fire Depart- the victim can Open to the public ments are finding that these snakes be transported Free parking Copyright © 2009 by are becoming more comfortable to an emergency The Benedict Canyon Association Nickie Miner Refreshments All Rights Reserved in their environment close to hu- President,room Benedict within sixCanyon Association

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had an early career as a heavyweight comic book decade of the 1940’s alties from syndication of the Super- cards that play music when opened; (Solvents/Automotive/Flammables/ add battery recycling collection con- etween 1905 and 1940 several neighborhoods and business communi- n 1973 a very special couple, Sandy and Jerry Mar- tending the next Monday night meeting of the BCA. Her boxer competing in the Golden had launched its main star in DC man show which could not keep up Athletic shoes (made before 1997) Electronics) collection centers. tainers at 40 stores. golis, moved to Benedict Canyon from Culver City. humor along with her persuasive, engaging attitude was Gloves. ties His in nosethe city was of brokenLos Angeles nine installedcomics’ decorative Superman. street lighting. The superhero Those with his bachelor lifestyle. with flashing lights in soles; and The closest one to Benedict Can- Keep in mind: hard to resist, and almost anyone she met who lived in the Btimes, and he was encouraged to give had become a household word. In Despite the reputation of being MercuryThey maze may games.not have known it back then,yon but is their the for- UCLA S.A.F.E. Center, Collections are often suspended years have been referred to as the era of ornamental lighting in Los An- I up his boxing passion by his mother 1951, George starred in the Lippert a womanizer, George Reeves was in tuitous move was to change the profile of Benedict550 Charles Canyon E. Young Canyon Dr. West, was Los eventually when persuaded it is raining. to attend a meeting. geles. While functional, the lights also provide a sense of identity for each com- in order to preserve his good looks. programmer Superman vs. the Mole reality more like the mild-mannered forever.What is not accepted at Household Angeles, 90095. It operates Their Thurs- enthusiasm andIt just is againstplain candor the law were to transport hard to munity. George There became is the interestedornate lamp in thatact- lights Men.the streets This ofserved Holmby as the Hills, introduction known as Clark Kent that he played for years. days through Saturdays between more than 15 gallons or 125 pounds of Hazardous Initially Waste their pathsDropoffs: crossed, seemingly by accident, resist. Most people would not only attend that first meeting and singing while in high school. to the Superman television series His portrayal of Superman brought the hours of 8:00am and 2:00pm. hazardous waste to collection sites. Model 866A. There is the Bel-Air 11, a short pole topped by a billowy lamp that Ammunition, explosives, ra- ing, but they would wind up staying and becoming part He eventually took acting lessons at in which George starred from 1952 out fans of all ages, to meet him and when they met at the wedding of their respectiveElectronic soror- waste is accepted only Residents are limited to a total dioactive material, bio-medical and isthe found Pasadena only in Playhouse Bel-Air. In where Bel-Air he Estates through we see anotherits cancellation model. inThere 1957. was The a lot of obtain his autograph. George loved ity and fraternity presidents. How couldon they Saturdays. possibly For information,of the BCA call Board of ofDirectors six pieces largely of electronic due in one waste way per or pathological wastes, tires, paper, pridestarred in inthe severaldesign and productions. craftsmanship He of theoriginal lights, as series each wasneighborhood shot in black strived and for a separatethe public. identity. One writer,On James Beaver have known back then that this chance meeting1-800-98-TOXIC would be a (1-800-988-6942).another to Sandy or Jerry.visit. Small items (computer mice, met an actress there named Ellenora white, but was switched to color in discovered that he was a “totally de- computer software and bulky Items The City of Beverly Hills has a cables, modems, cell phones, etc.) Olympic Boulevard, the lamp posts are particularly ornate with a dragon at the top. The Bundy, now called foreshadowing for getting married themselves, moving to They will be sadly missed not only at the BCA meet- Needles. After nine years of marriage 1954. George had become an instant cent person. I honestly never spoke such as furniture, refrigerators, one-day HHW/E-Waste collection can be packed in a carton box and Benedict Canyon, and each separately becoming president ings, but by everyone they have touched in their many Thethey Walker, eventually after divorced. The Walker Reeves Company which manufactured it, is not surprisingly installedto anyone on who Bundy didn’t like him a lot.” washing machines/dryers, and con- date per year. Check local papers for that carton will be considered one ofventional the BCA? ovens. Jerry came to this position datenaturally and time.as he years of residence in item.Benedict Talkin’ Canyon. trash inThe your BCA household Board Drive.gained Each the attention neighborhood of Hollywood appeared determined to outdo the next. There are approximatelyHe made 600 many designs personal appearances producers and in 1939 he was select- as Superman and had a genuine affec- was able toWhere combine to go: his talents and skills as In a success-addition, The Cityof Directors of Los An- wish themshould well bein atheir regular new part home of yourin North fam-- in a system of over a quarter million street lights in service to the city of Los Angeles. The City of Los Angeles’s Bu- geles Department of Public Works ily’s recycling program. ■ ed to play one of the Tarleton twins tion for his young fans. Small chil- ful attorney and City Councilman in Culver City with his ern California. We who knew them It was on an early foggy morning walk a couple of years ago that I first encountered the comforting in Gone with the Wind. He spent the dren often poked, punched or kicked steadfast desire to contribute to the community in which he best will be forever grateful next few years playing various roles George him to see if he was really “made glow of the Model 895 Shepherd’s Crook design. The design is recognizable by its distinctive short pole lived. Sandy’s uncanny ability to command the attention for their immeasur- able at Warner Bros., Paramount and 20th Reeves of steel.” He often played practical toppedCentury by Fox. an ornate He washook praised and ball-shaped by lamp. These are seen only in Benedict Canyon.jokes on I neededthe crew to and cast over the of a room, along with her organizational skills learned2009 as a BCacontributions to our lives knowfans andmore received about these rave lonely reviews sentries for that would have stories to tell if they could speak.course of filming the one hundred teacher in Culver City and Beverly Hills, made her a natu- and our community. performances In 1925 the in city Lydia created (1941) the and Bureau So of Streetnational Lighting celebrity which after oversees the the initial installation and and four maintenance episodes of the Superman ral for the position of president of BCAMembership as well. They just Premium■ Gift Proudly We Hail (1943). series aired and he was astonished at series. of all street illumination. In 1927 there were twenty-one model 895 Shepherd’s Crook light poles installed may have been the only couple in the history of the BCA George was drafted into the U.S. the sudden attention. Jack Larson (Jimmy Olsen) and For the 2009 Benedict Canyon Association Membership Drive, the BCA Membership Committee where both husband and wife served successful terms as inArmy Benedict and Canyon. in 1943 These he was provided trans- the canyon The with Superman its first castelectric had illumination. restric- TheNoel poles Neill begin (Lois 400 Lane) both remem- ferred to the U.S. Army Air Forces tive contracts, forestalling other act- bered him as a noble Southern gen- president. Weis fondlyoffering call a free them BCA “BCA’s embroidered First Couple”. multi-use Picnic Blanket Tote in an English Plaid of feet south of Clearview Drive and extend 1,000 feet north of De Camp Drive. There seems to be no his- and assigned to the Broadway show, ing roles. This prevented them from tleman, with a sign on his dressing Together canyonthis dynamic colors: duo green, worked brown, diligently black and and white. tire- The Blanket-Tote will be sent torical basis for the limits of their installation; however, it is difficult to tell since the city has destroyed Winged Victory, produced by and for taking longterm employment on ma- room door that read: lessly as respective leaders of the BCA. They were both the Army Air Forces. He had a long jor films, stage plays, or other series to you upon receipt of your paid BCA Membership at the Eucalyptus any documentation. The property owners had to pay for the cost of installation and operation“Honest” of the George, lights. the people’s friend. relentless in their efforts to serve the community in which Broadway run as well as a national work. While the role of Superman One could only imagine that the well entrenched movie colony living in the Canyon at the time stepped Level ($250.00) and above. The blanket features a heavy duty tour and a movie version of the play. apparently saved George Reeve’s Fifty years later as I stand in my they lived and loved so dearly. Their home was always upReeves with wasthe funds later so transferred as not to be to outdone the bycareer, their itneighbors permanently in Beverly typecast Hills him. who purchasedkitchen their making street coffee, gazing out open for countlesswaterproof BCA backingwith meetings and a soft social plaid gatherings. fleece lining which folds Army Air Forces’ First Motion Pic- He had found his career floundering the window toward the rear lawn, The summer BBQ at Sandy and Jerry’s became a yearly lights in 1915. into its own handle for storage and portability. A generous 59” x ture Unit where he made training and made an appearance as a wagon I imagine for a brief moment the tradition where all of us on the board would meet to share films. The city’s policy has been to replace oldtrain street leader lights with in Disney’s newer technology Westward and is friendcurrently I nevercommit- had the privilege to home-made food,51” when catch open. up onWhether the latest you are happenings having a picnic and in the Canyon, waiting ted to Upon rewire his old return light poles from with service brighter andHo, more the Wagons! efficient (1956), bulbs. butI commend he was the citymeet of standing Los Angeles by the large sycamore challenges inin the line canyon, for tickets while for atthe the next same Miley time Cyrus basking concert or just in line outside your bank forGeorge maintaining found it thedifficult historic to fabricfind goodof our individualforced by communities. the producer The to Benedict wear a Canyontree, Association smiling back is at me. Superman roles. Many movie studios had shut heavy beard to hide his identity. It is alive in the memories of all those in the warmth and hospitality of our hosts. working with Senior Engineering Manager, Stan Horwitz, of the Bureau of Street Lighting to restore our checking on its solvency, you will want a stylish, comfortable place to sit down and spread out. As down or slowed down production is well known that George was dis- who “knew” him so well. ■ Both Sandy and Jerry contributed immeasurably to the treasuredduring the fixtures. war. He starred in several satisfied with the one-dimensional BCA and all ofusual, its varioussupply isprojects limited andso sign endeavors. up today andSandy become a BCA Member in stylish comfort. “B” pictures before landing the title role as Superman and the salary of I encourage all of you to take the time to slow down while driving through the canyonIn Memory and pay of George Reeves role in The Adventures of Sir Gala- $5,000.00 per week. He was only was probably single handedly responsible for drafting half homage to these twenty one pillars of the night that have brought a comforting ambiance“Faster to our com- than a speeding bullet, more of the members of the BCA Board of Directors. While she had (1949), but he mostly played the paid when the show was in produc- powerful than a locomotive, able to BCA Hotline: 310.553.4222 (4BCA) Website: www.BenedictCanyon.org munitypart of thefor villainover eighty in lesser years. roles. ■ tion; however, George had other op- leap tall buildings in a single bound” manned the BCA Hotline answering endless questions, she In 1949 George moved to New tions for making a living, but those never missed an opportunity to seduce the caller into at-

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LOOK-UP . . . York City and performed on several options apparently all involved play- TALKIn’ TrASh . . . Cont. from pg. 1 live television anthology programs, ing Superman, and Superman was no Cont. from pg. 12 End of an Era... as well as radio shows. He returned longer a challenge for him. George Sandy and Jerry say goodbye to the Canyon son. Helen’s marriagenight to Frank Light lasted in tothe Los AngelesCanyon in 1951 for a role in complained to friends, columnists Fiberglass epoxy, Moth balls, Glue, reau of Sanitation along with the (DPW) has partnered with Los An- fifteen years and ended in divorce. the Fritz Lang film, Rancho Noto- and to his mother about his financial Mercury Thermometers, Mercury byLos Vera Angeles Dunn Countyand Mary Department Ann Musico of geles-area Jiffy Lube franchisees, George, as an accomplishedby athlete, Michael Chasteenrious (1952). In the meantime, the problems. He received minimal roy- Added Novelties including greeting Public works operate six S.A.F.E. Target, and B&B Hardware stores to had an early career as a heavyweight comic book decade of the 1940’s alties from syndication of the Super- cards that play music when opened; (Solvents/Automotive/Flammables/ add battery recycling collection con- etween 1905 and 1940 several neighborhoods and business communi- n 1973 a very special couple, Sandy and Jerry Mar- tending the next Monday night meeting of the BCA. Her boxer competing in the Golden had launched its main star in DC man show which could not keep up Athletic shoes (made before 1997) Electronics) collection centers. tainers at 40 stores. golis, moved to Benedict Canyon from Culver City. humor along with her persuasive, engaging attitude was Gloves. ties His in nosethe city was of brokenLos Angeles nine installedcomics’ decorative Superman. street lighting. The superhero Those with his bachelor lifestyle. with flashing lights in soles; and The closest one to Benedict Can- Keep in mind: hard to resist, and almost anyone she met who lived in the Btimes, and he was encouraged to give had become a household word. In Despite the reputation of being MercuryThey maze may games.not have known it back then,yon but is their the for- UCLA S.A.F.E. Center, Collections are often suspended years have been referred to as the era of ornamental lighting in Los An- I up his boxing passion by his mother 1951, George starred in the Lippert a womanizer, George Reeves was in tuitous move was to change the profile of Benedict550 Charles Canyon E. Young Canyon Dr. West, was Los eventually when persuaded it is raining. to attend a meeting. geles. While functional, the lights also provide a sense of identity for each com- in order to preserve his good looks. programmer Superman vs. the Mole reality more like the mild-mannered forever.What is not accepted at Household Angeles, 90095. It operates Their Thurs- enthusiasm andIt just is againstplain candor the law were to transport hard to munity. George There became is the interestedornate lamp in thatact- lights Men.the streets This ofserved Holmby as the Hills, introduction known as Clark Kent that he played for years. days through Saturdays between more than 15 gallons or 125 pounds of Hazardous Initially Waste their pathsDropoffs: crossed, seemingly by accident, resist. Most people would not only attend that first meeting and singing while in high school. to the Superman television series His portrayal of Superman brought the hours of 8:00am and 2:00pm. hazardous waste to collection sites. Model 866A. There is the Bel-Air 11, a short pole topped by a billowy lamp that Ammunition, explosives, ra- ing, but they would wind up staying and becoming part He eventually took acting lessons at in which George starred from 1952 out fans of all ages, to meet him and when they met at the wedding of their respectiveElectronic soror- waste is accepted only Residents are limited to a total dioactive material, bio-medical and isthe found Pasadena only in Playhouse Bel-Air. In where Bel-Air he Estates through we see anotherits cancellation model. inThere 1957. was The a lot of obtain his autograph. George loved ity and fraternity presidents. How couldon they Saturdays. possibly For information,of the BCA call Board of ofDirectors six pieces largely of electronic due in one waste way per or pathological wastes, tires, paper, pridestarred in inthe severaldesign and productions. craftsmanship He of theoriginal lights, as series each wasneighborhood shot in black strived and for a separatethe public. identity. One writer,On James Beaver have known back then that this chance meeting1-800-98-TOXIC would be a (1-800-988-6942).another to Sandy or Jerry.visit. Small items (computer mice, met an actress there named Ellenora white, but was switched to color in discovered that he was a “totally de- computer software and bulky Items The City of Beverly Hills has a cables, modems, cell phones, etc.) Olympic Boulevard, the lamp posts are particularly ornate with a dragon at the top. The Bundy, now called foreshadowing for getting married themselves, moving to They will be sadly missed not only at the BCA meet- Needles. After nine years of marriage 1954. George had become an instant cent person. I honestly never spoke such as furniture, refrigerators, one-day HHW/E-Waste collection can be packed in a carton box and Benedict Canyon, and each separately becoming president ings, but by everyone they have touched in their many Thethey Walker, eventually after divorced. The Walker Reeves Company which manufactured it, is not surprisingly installedto anyone on who Bundy didn’t like him a lot.” washing machines/dryers, and con- date per year. Check local papers for that carton will be considered one ofventional the BCA? ovens. Jerry came to this position datenaturally and time.as he years of residence in item.Benedict Talkin’ Canyon. trash inThe your BCA household Board Drive.gained Each the attention neighborhood of Hollywood appeared determined to outdo the next. There are approximatelyHe made 600 many designs personal appearances producers and in 1939 he was select- as Superman and had a genuine affec- was able toWhere combine to go: his talents and skills as In a success-addition, The Cityof Directors of Los An- wish themshould well bein atheir regular new part home of yourin North fam-- in a system of over a quarter million street lights in service to the city of Los Angeles. The City of Los Angeles’s Bu- geles Department of Public Works ily’s recycling program. ■ ed to play one of the Tarleton twins tion for his young fans. Small chil- ful attorney and City Councilman in Culver City with his ern California. We who knew them It was on an early foggy morning walk a couple of years ago that I first encountered the comforting in Gone with the Wind. He spent the dren often poked, punched or kicked steadfast desire to contribute to the community in which he best will be forever grateful next few years playing various roles George him to see if he was really “made glow of the Model 895 Shepherd’s Crook design. The design is recognizable by its distinctive short pole lived. Sandy’s uncanny ability to command the attention for their immeasur- able at Warner Bros., Paramount and 20th Reeves of steel.” He often played practical toppedCentury by Fox. an ornate He washook praised and ball-shaped by lamp. These are seen only in Benedict Canyon.jokes on I neededthe crew to and cast over the of a room, along with her organizational skills learned2009 as a BCacontributions to our lives knowfans andmore received about these rave lonely reviews sentries for that would have stories to tell if they could speak.course of filming the one hundred teacher in Culver City and Beverly Hills, made her a natu- and our community. performances In 1925 the in city Lydia created (1941) the and Bureau So of Streetnational Lighting celebrity which after oversees the the initial installation and and four maintenance episodes of the Superman ral for the position of president of BCAMembership as well. They just Premium■ Gift Proudly We Hail (1943). series aired and he was astonished at series. of all street illumination. In 1927 there were twenty-one model 895 Shepherd’s Crook light poles installed may have been the only couple in the history of the BCA George was drafted into the U.S. the sudden attention. Jack Larson (Jimmy Olsen) and For the 2009 Benedict Canyon Association Membership Drive, the BCA Membership Committee where both husband and wife served successful terms as inArmy Benedict and Canyon. in 1943 These he was provided trans- the canyon The with Superman its first castelectric had illumination. restric- TheNoel poles Neill begin (Lois 400 Lane) both remem- ferred to the U.S. Army Air Forces tive contracts, forestalling other act- bered him as a noble Southern gen- president. Weis fondlyoffering call a free them BCA “BCA’s embroidered First Couple”. multi-use Picnic Blanket Tote in an English Plaid of feet south of Clearview Drive and extend 1,000 feet north of De Camp Drive. There seems to be no his- and assigned to the Broadway show, ing roles. This prevented them from tleman, with a sign on his dressing Together canyonthis dynamic colors: duo green, worked brown, diligently black and and white. tire- The Blanket-Tote will be sent torical basis for the limits of their installation; however, it is difficult to tell since the city has destroyed Winged Victory, produced by and for taking longterm employment on ma- room door that read: lessly as respective leaders of the BCA. They were both the Army Air Forces. He had a long jor films, stage plays, or other series to you upon receipt of your paid BCA Membership at the Eucalyptus any documentation. The property owners had to pay for the cost of installation and operation“Honest” of the George, lights. the people’s friend. relentless in their efforts to serve the community in which Broadway run as well as a national work. While the role of Superman One could only imagine that the well entrenched movie colony living in the Canyon at the time stepped Level ($250.00) and above. The blanket features a heavy duty tour and a movie version of the play. apparently saved George Reeve’s Fifty years later as I stand in my they lived and loved so dearly. Their home was always upReeves with wasthe funds later so transferred as not to be to outdone the bycareer, their itneighbors permanently in Beverly typecast Hills him. who purchasedkitchen their making street coffee, gazing out open for countlesswaterproof BCA backingwith meetings and a soft social plaid gatherings. fleece lining which folds Army Air Forces’ First Motion Pic- He had found his career floundering the window toward the rear lawn, The summer BBQ at Sandy and Jerry’s became a yearly lights in 1915. into its own handle for storage and portability. A generous 59” x ture Unit where he made training and made an appearance as a wagon I imagine for a brief moment the tradition where all of us on the board would meet to share films. The city’s policy has been to replace oldtrain street leader lights with in Disney’s newer technology Westward and is friendcurrently I nevercommit- had the privilege to home-made food,51” when catch open. up onWhether the latest you are happenings having a picnic and in the Canyon, waiting ted to Upon rewire his old return light poles from with service brighter andHo, more the Wagons! efficient (1956), bulbs. butI commend he was the citymeet of standing Los Angeles by the large sycamore challenges inin the line canyon, for tickets while for atthe the next same Miley time Cyrus basking concert or just in line outside your bank forGeorge maintaining found it thedifficult historic to fabricfind goodof our individualforced by communities. the producer The to Benedict wear a Canyontree, Association smiling back is at me. Superman roles. Many movie studios had shut heavy beard to hide his identity. It is alive in the memories of all those in the warmth and hospitality of our hosts. working with Senior Engineering Manager, Stan Horwitz, of the Bureau of Street Lighting to restore our checking on its solvency, you will want a stylish, comfortable place to sit down and spread out. As down or slowed down production is well known that George was dis- who “knew” him so well. ■ Both Sandy and Jerry contributed immeasurably to the treasuredduring the fixtures. war. He starred in several satisfied with the one-dimensional BCA and all ofusual, its varioussupply isprojects limited andso sign endeavors. up today andSandy become a BCA Member in stylish comfort. “B” pictures before landing the title role as Superman and the salary of I encourage all of you to take the time to slow down while driving through the canyonIn Memory and pay of George Reeves role in The Adventures of Sir Gala- $5,000.00 per week. He was only was probably single handedly responsible for drafting half homage to these twenty one pillars of the night that have brought a comforting ambiance“Faster to our com- than a speeding bullet, more of the members of the BCA Board of Directors. While she had (1949), but he mostly played the paid when the show was in produc- powerful than a locomotive, able to BCA Hotline: 310.553.4222 (4BCA) Website: www.BenedictCanyon.org munitypart of thefor villainover eighty in lesser years. roles. ■ tion; however, George had other op- leap tall buildings in a single bound” manned the BCA Hotline answering endless questions, she In 1949 George moved to New tions for making a living, but those never missed an opportunity to seduce the caller into at-

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rEaL EStatE In BEnEdICt Canyon - by aron Kincaid sion of affordable housing. He was a 4 new BCa Board Member Profiles member of the task force that drafted almostIn My dead Canyon Man’s View Curve the air rights or “TFAR” transfer or- canyon life. Now settled, we have I look forward to participating in DAVID BERGER dinance for the City of Los Angeles. by Rodneyby Joel Kemerer Gilman David and his wife moved into never looked back. More impor- BCA activities in the coming years. tantly, we feel we are in “our home” Benedict Canyon in 1994, and im- JACQUELINE SACKS accident scene to find that my car had and enjoy the privacy and quiet, the PAUL RHORER mediately fell in love with the Can- Jacqueline Sacks is a business been towed away. A few months be- great sunsets while looking across Paul is a committed Benedict yon lifestyle. “I school graduate of Chapman Uni- fore this accident I had been on a two the hill tops. Canyon resident who thinks that our love waking to versity in Orange County, California. month, six thousand mile road trip Appreciating our new home, we membership is lucky to live in one the sunrise and She lives in Beverly Hills with her thru the southern United States. I had both felt that being involved with of the greatest big-city residential enjoying a cup of husband David and daughter Reagan. never driven in those areas previously. the BCA would be the best way we environments on earth. Paul moved coffee in my gar- Jacqueline has Not one car honked at me, nor was could contribute to our neighbor- to the canyon in den and the peace had a long his- there so much as a scratch on my car hood. I attended my first meeting 2003 -- and does and tranquility of tory of attend- when the trip was completed. Ironi- about nine months ago and was im- not plan on leav- the canyon being andveryone partici- cally, this terrible accident happened pressed with the individuals and the ing. “It is such fore the traffic pating seems in local to went thru three blocks from my home. format in which issues were being a pleasure to live E reminds me that knowand there’s national a the red light at the hustle and addressed. I wanted to be involved in a quiet rustic David Berger lotcharities. of police Her on pa- Hutton and proceeded to The Aftermath. but did not know what would be an canyon in the bustle of city life trolvolunteer within the work city limits of tailgate my car and flash its bright I had totaled my beloved 2001 appropriate area of contribution. middle of one is but a short distance away,” says Da- Beverlyincludes Hills.Service However, as soon lights at me. The driver then crossed Toyota Rav 4, but it had saved my I felt that if I attended meetings of the world’s t is 8:00pm in the Canyon on a Wednesday evening in August. The moon is vid. For most of the time that David asfor you Sight cross Aid the city line on Bene- the double yellow line and tried to life. I went to my doctor to find out and expressed support eventually great mega-cit- full, the color and shape of a perfect melon ball. The recent brush fires have has lived in the canyon, his profes- dictto Canyon the Blind, Drive you can expect to pass me at the most dangerous blind that I had a fractured rib and a bad I could find the right area for my ies. When I’m tinted the sky in Autumn shades. I rather like the moon in its amber glow, sional life was in downtown Los An- encounterC.H.O.C a Hos-speedingJacqueline driver, a driverSacks curveI on Benedict, at Yoakum Drive. bump on my forehead all caused by geles where he was a Deputy District talents. Paul Rhorer at home, it’s like homey, comforting. The power has been out since 4:00pm and as darkness falls “I don’t recall this on the disclosure list.” whopital, crosses The Well- a double yellow line at The car forced me off the road. My the airbags. The knocked over tele- I feel extremely fortunate to have I’m in the coun- over the Canyon the only sound is crickets. We have no idea how much noise Attorney. As such, he had little time aness blind Comunity, curve to get and ahead BeStirred. of you, or In car hit a mail box, then a parked car phone pole was immediately tempo- been elected to the board. With my try with “the birds and the beasts” we live with until the power goes out, then, remarkably the only sounds are liv- for anything other than law enforce- aMarch car going 2005 through she started a red light. an annual It’s in a driveway and finally crashed into rarily bandaged with wood and chains landscape development background I -- but then I can drive down the hill ing things, not mechanical. I sit outside reading a magazine in the last daylight, ment. However, David recently be- happenedFashion Show to all of for us, Service especially for Sightafter a telephone pole which was knocked and can be viewed on the westside of plan to proactively participate in areas and participate in a vibrant urban life- knowing that with evening will come total darkness. I can hear a lone deer on came active in the BCA as a result of a Picnic for Gordon nightfall,Aid to the and Blind. it’s turned It isinto a nationala driv- down by the impact of the collision. Benedict at the blind curve at Yoa- his foray into local politics. David that effect the overall appearance and style. Living in Benedict Canyon, the far hillside crunching through dried leaves looking for anything green to eat. ingcharity nightmare. aimed atWe eliminating have two police- child- The air bags went off in my car caus- kum Drive. was a candidate in the 2009 election function of the canyon and its wild- we really get the best of everything -- The sound is amplified by the silence around her. Darkness falls and I close my by Barbara Nichols menhood onblindness duty to relating cover anto disease area from and ing panels on my dashboard to go fly- I reported the accident to the po- for Los Angeles City Attorney. “Run- life. urban life, with bobcats and coyotes magazine, and the last hoof-falls fade away as my lone deer goes looking for a Sunsetor genetic to Mulhollandinheritance. and It also from funds the ing thru the car. The car immediately lice and to my insurance company. ning in the election made me aware I own a Landscaping & Design thrown in. I am happy to serve on the sheltered resting spot. I too go inside looking for my own resting spot for the n February 21, 2009 the station more comfortable for our 405optical Freeway related to medical Doheny research. Drive. Ev-She filled with a smoky type of dust from After thinking about the situation I de- of the importance of associations like Group in Los An- Board’s Land Use Committee where evening. No television blaring, no air conditioning hum, not even the purr of a Benedict Canyon Associa- dedicated fire fighters. erywas day able that to raise I’ve used over Benedict $55,000 for to the air bags. I was in a state of shock. cided to contact the Benedict Canyon the BCAtion in giving held anvoice afternoon to the con- par- geles and main- I can Theuse my event professional was attended skills by to Sta as-- thousand digital devices can be heard. Just me, the Canyon and the crickets. O andthe charityfrom my at homethe first I’ve annual wondered Fashion to I had never experienced the air bags Association and our councilman Jack cernsty with of cakeresidents.” and sodas David at hopes our Fire to tain two differ- sisttion a neighborhood 99 Friends of I truly Gordon, love.” BCA I always try to imagine life here decades ago. It almost doesn’t matter if myselfShow. Jacquelinewhen will Iis be looking the next forward vic- going off in an accident before. My Weiss’s office to hopefully help pre- useStation the experience Number 99 he ongained Mulholland in local ent contractor’s members When and not Gordon’s at home widow in Benedict Diane. it’s twenty, thirty, forty or fifty years ago, I know it was quieter. Fewer houses, timto helping of one theof these Benedict reckless Canyon drivers. As- first reaction was that the car was on vent this from happening again. Dur- politicsDrive. The to enhance get-together the effectivenesswith our fire licenses. I am Canyon,Diane expressed Paul is a herland appreciation use and trans- for fewer people, less traffic and no illegal leafblowers. Always a more gentle life- Everysociation week this there’s year. ■another accident, fire. I immediately got out of the car ing this process I learned that someone offighters the BCA. celebrated David the left giftthe ofDistrict a new also Master actionalour recognition real estate of Gordon’slawyer at contribu Manatt,- andstyle sat than down in theon citythe drivewayonly minutes to try away. or some type of property damage by had been killed three weeks before my Attorney’spicnic table Officefor the fire in station 2009 donat- when he Sergeant In the Phelpstions to & Station Phillips. 99 and He felt represents the new and clearFor decades my head. the ICanyon realized has I hadbeen a retreat for people who choose a differ- a vehicle on Benedict Canyon Drive. accident in a similar accident on Cold- wased by appointed the membership as a Special of the Assistant BCA. US Army Re- governmentalpicnic table was entities, a wonderful nonprofit gift in justent experiencedway of life froma near the death city. car It acis -just that as time moves on that uniqueness Here’s my story. water Canyon. Officer Tucker of the toThe newly picnic elected table was Los given Angeles in honor City serves with the educationalhis memory. institutions, The firefighters developers on duty cident.begins Dazed,to fade Iand tried is toharder walk toback find. to Sundays in the Canyon are always good. LAPD who took my police report had Attorneyof Gordon Carmen Smith, Trutanich.a past President of 3rd Criminal andjoined property in the owners celebration in land remember use and- myThey home. are relatively I didn’t have quiet a comparedcell phone to the rest of the week, and all that is left The Accident. spent many years patrolling our area BCA, long time BCA Board Member Investigations entitlementing Gordon matters.and Diane’s He manyworks contri with- On Tuesday evening May 5, withof the me, way and it no was. lights Occasionally were on near you will hear some inconsiderate neighbor and was aware of the serious problems. ROBERTand dedicated KESSLER supporter of Station Division(CID), governmentalbutions. Enough officials, cake andprivate beverages parties 2009, I was on my way down to the thefire site up ofa power the accident. tool or an Halfwayoverly ambitious gardener decide to trim trees on She informed me that the traffic lights 99. My A plaque wife, with Lynda, Gordon’s and I name pur- 506th Military andwere nonprofit left for the entities other firefightersto create devel- who Rite Aid Pharmacy in Beverly Hills througha Sunday. my Iwalk, am happya neighbor to report driving that I have stopped more than one chainsaw Robert Kessler on Benedict hadn’t been reset in many chased(“In Memory our home of Gordon in June Smith”) 2007 on is Police Corp in opmentwould come solutions on duty that later are in economi- the day. to pick up a prescription. It was byin gavemy bathrobe me a ride and home. slippers. I immedi Just -for effect mind you, sometimes I have to years and may contribute to the exces- Portolaattached Drive. to the While table. living Gordon in a very died Long Beach. I callyWe wish and sociallyour firefighters viable. In at addition, Station 99 10:45 pm and I was turning left onto atelychange passed into out.the bathrobe At the time and Islippers was to make the point. I value Sundays in sive speeding in the late hours. activenot long and ago congested while saving neighborhood the lives attended Robert E. Smith School Pauland Stationactively 71 participates a safe fire inseason, the con- and Benedict Canyon from Hutton Drive. homethe Canyon alone. because When Ithey awoke speak a fewto me of the past, of how life in the Canyon inof Venicemany others Beach, in awe boating discovered accident. the of Business at the University of sideration,remind all our drafting residents and to passage clear their of The light had changed and I had the hoursused tolater be, I nature fully realizedfirst, then what people. had The Next Step. BenedictEveryone Canyonwho knew area Gordon on the was advice not Marylandnual Fire and Station completed Open Housestudies forat statebrush and and local report laws any andunsafe special fire usecon- right of way to make my turn. From just happened Now I find to thatme. a Mygood body long was power outage in the evening can give me that I’m writing this article to make ofsurprised our real by estatehis heroism. agent. For It wasmany a SeattleStation Pacific99, raising and money Fachhochschule for needed districtsditions to to the facilitate brush clearance smart growth,division the moment I made my turn I noticed soresame and feeling bruised of beingand my surrounded forehead had by nature. It’s just like Walden Pond. (Except ■ drasticyears Gordon change participated from the in beach the an- to Wurzburg-Schwienfurtrescue equipment and to Germany. make the transit-relatedof the Fire Department. density and ■ the provi- a car speeding behind me. The car ait’s major not bumpin Walden.) on it. I (Andwent backthere’s to theno pond.) Cont. pg. 8

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More impor- BCA activities in the coming years. tantly, we feel we are in “our home” Benedict Canyon in 1994, and im- JACQUELINE SACKS accident scene to find that my car had and enjoy the privacy and quiet, the PAUL RHORER mediately fell in love with the Can- Jacqueline Sacks is a business been towed away. A few months be- great sunsets while looking across Paul is a committed Benedict yon lifestyle. “I school graduate of Chapman Uni- fore this accident I had been on a two the hill tops. Canyon resident who thinks that our love waking to versity in Orange County, California. month, six thousand mile road trip Appreciating our new home, we membership is lucky to live in one the sunrise and She lives in Beverly Hills with her thru the southern United States. I had both felt that being involved with of the greatest big-city residential enjoying a cup of husband David and daughter Reagan. never driven in those areas previously. the BCA would be the best way we environments on earth. Paul moved coffee in my gar- Jacqueline has Not one car honked at me, nor was could contribute to our neighbor- to the canyon in den and the peace had a long his- there so much as a scratch on my car hood. I attended my first meeting 2003 -- and does and tranquility of tory of attend- when the trip was completed. Ironi- about nine months ago and was im- not plan on leav- the canyon being andveryone partici- cally, this terrible accident happened pressed with the individuals and the ing. “It is such fore the traffic pating seems in local to went thru three blocks from my home. format in which issues were being a pleasure to live E reminds me that knowand there’s national a the red light at the hustle and addressed. I wanted to be involved in a quiet rustic David Berger lotcharities. of police Her on pa- Hutton and proceeded to The Aftermath. but did not know what would be an canyon in the bustle of city life trolvolunteer within the work city limits of tailgate my car and flash its bright I had totaled my beloved 2001 appropriate area of contribution. middle of one is but a short distance away,” says Da- Beverlyincludes Hills.Service However, as soon lights at me. The driver then crossed Toyota Rav 4, but it had saved my I felt that if I attended meetings of the world’s t is 8:00pm in the Canyon on a Wednesday evening in August. The moon is vid. For most of the time that David asfor you Sight cross Aid the city line on Bene- the double yellow line and tried to life. I went to my doctor to find out and expressed support eventually great mega-cit- full, the color and shape of a perfect melon ball. The recent brush fires have has lived in the canyon, his profes- dictto Canyon the Blind, Drive you can expect to pass me at the most dangerous blind that I had a fractured rib and a bad I could find the right area for my ies. When I’m tinted the sky in Autumn shades. I rather like the moon in its amber glow, sional life was in downtown Los An- encounterC.H.O.C a Hos-speedingJacqueline driver, a driverSacks curveI on Benedict, at Yoakum Drive. bump on my forehead all caused by geles where he was a Deputy District talents. Paul Rhorer at home, it’s like homey, comforting. The power has been out since 4:00pm and as darkness falls “I don’t recall this on the disclosure list.” whopital, crosses The Well- a double yellow line at The car forced me off the road. My the airbags. The knocked over tele- I feel extremely fortunate to have I’m in the coun- over the Canyon the only sound is crickets. We have no idea how much noise Attorney. As such, he had little time aness blind Comunity, curve to get and ahead BeStirred. of you, or In car hit a mail box, then a parked car phone pole was immediately tempo- been elected to the board. With my try with “the birds and the beasts” we live with until the power goes out, then, remarkably the only sounds are liv- for anything other than law enforce- aMarch car going 2005 through she started a red light. an annual It’s in a driveway and finally crashed into rarily bandaged with wood and chains landscape development background I -- but then I can drive down the hill ing things, not mechanical. I sit outside reading a magazine in the last daylight, ment. However, David recently be- happenedFashion Show to all of for us, Service especially for Sightafter a telephone pole which was knocked and can be viewed on the westside of plan to proactively participate in areas and participate in a vibrant urban life- knowing that with evening will come total darkness. I can hear a lone deer on came active in the BCA as a result of a Picnic for Gordon nightfall,Aid to the and Blind. it’s turned It isinto a nationala driv- down by the impact of the collision. Benedict at the blind curve at Yoa- his foray into local politics. David that effect the overall appearance and style. Living in Benedict Canyon, the far hillside crunching through dried leaves looking for anything green to eat. ingcharity nightmare. aimed atWe eliminating have two police- child- The air bags went off in my car caus- kum Drive. was a candidate in the 2009 election function of the canyon and its wild- we really get the best of everything -- The sound is amplified by the silence around her. Darkness falls and I close my by Barbara Nichols menhood onblindness duty to relating cover anto disease area from and ing panels on my dashboard to go fly- I reported the accident to the po- for Los Angeles City Attorney. “Run- life. urban life, with bobcats and coyotes magazine, and the last hoof-falls fade away as my lone deer goes looking for a Sunsetor genetic to Mulhollandinheritance. and It also from funds the ing thru the car. The car immediately lice and to my insurance company. ning in the election made me aware I own a Landscaping & Design thrown in. I am happy to serve on the sheltered resting spot. I too go inside looking for my own resting spot for the n February 21, 2009 the station more comfortable for our 405optical Freeway related to medical Doheny research. Drive. Ev-She filled with a smoky type of dust from After thinking about the situation I de- of the importance of associations like Group in Los An- Board’s Land Use Committee where evening. No television blaring, no air conditioning hum, not even the purr of a Benedict Canyon Associa- dedicated fire fighters. erywas day able that to raise I’ve used over Benedict $55,000 for to the air bags. I was in a state of shock. cided to contact the Benedict Canyon the BCAtion in giving held anvoice afternoon to the con- par- geles and main- I can Theuse my event professional was attended skills by to Sta as-- thousand digital devices can be heard. Just me, the Canyon and the crickets. O andthe charityfrom my at homethe first I’ve annual wondered Fashion to I had never experienced the air bags Association and our councilman Jack cernsty with of cakeresidents.” and sodas David at hopes our Fire to tain two differ- sisttion a neighborhood 99 Friends of I truly Gordon, love.” BCA I always try to imagine life here decades ago. It almost doesn’t matter if myselfShow. Jacquelinewhen will Iis be looking the next forward vic- going off in an accident before. My Weiss’s office to hopefully help pre- useStation the experience Number 99 he ongained Mulholland in local ent contractor’s members When and not Gordon’s at home widow in Benedict Diane. it’s twenty, thirty, forty or fifty years ago, I know it was quieter. Fewer houses, timto helping of one theof these Benedict reckless Canyon drivers. As- first reaction was that the car was on vent this from happening again. Dur- politicsDrive. The to enhance get-together the effectivenesswith our fire licenses. I am Canyon,Diane expressed Paul is a herland appreciation use and trans- for fewer people, less traffic and no illegal leafblowers. Always a more gentle life- Everysociation week this there’s year. ■another accident, fire. I immediately got out of the car ing this process I learned that someone offighters the BCA. celebrated David the left giftthe ofDistrict a new also Master actionalour recognition real estate of Gordon’slawyer at contribu Manatt,- andstyle sat than down in theon citythe drivewayonly minutes to try away. or some type of property damage by had been killed three weeks before my Attorney’spicnic table Officefor the fire in station 2009 donat- when he Sergeant In the Phelpstions to & Station Phillips. 99 and He felt represents the new and clearFor decades my head. the ICanyon realized has I hadbeen a retreat for people who choose a differ- a vehicle on Benedict Canyon Drive. accident in a similar accident on Cold- wased by appointed the membership as a Special of the Assistant BCA. US Army Re- governmentalpicnic table was entities, a wonderful nonprofit gift in justent experiencedway of life froma near the death city. car It acis -just that as time moves on that uniqueness Here’s my story. water Canyon. Officer Tucker of the toThe newly picnic elected table was Los given Angeles in honor City serves with the educationalhis memory. institutions, The firefighters developers on duty cident.begins Dazed,to fade Iand tried is toharder walk toback find. to Sundays in the Canyon are always good. LAPD who took my police report had Attorneyof Gordon Carmen Smith, Trutanich.a past President of 3rd Criminal andjoined property in the owners celebration in land remember use and- myThey home. are relatively I didn’t have quiet a comparedcell phone to the rest of the week, and all that is left The Accident. spent many years patrolling our area BCA, long time BCA Board Member Investigations entitlementing Gordon matters.and Diane’s He manyworks contri with- On Tuesday evening May 5, withof the me, way and it no was. lights Occasionally were on near you will hear some inconsiderate neighbor and was aware of the serious problems. ROBERTand dedicated KESSLER supporter of Station Division(CID), governmentalbutions. Enough officials, cake andprivate beverages parties 2009, I was on my way down to the thefire site up ofa power the accident. tool or an Halfwayoverly ambitious gardener decide to trim trees on She informed me that the traffic lights 99. My A plaque wife, with Lynda, Gordon’s and I name pur- 506th Military andwere nonprofit left for the entities other firefightersto create devel- who Rite Aid Pharmacy in Beverly Hills througha Sunday. my Iwalk, am happya neighbor to report driving that I have stopped more than one chainsaw Robert Kessler on Benedict hadn’t been reset in many chased(“In Memory our home of Gordon in June Smith”) 2007 on is Police Corp in opmentwould come solutions on duty that later are in economi- the day. to pick up a prescription. It was byin gavemy bathrobe me a ride and home. slippers. I immedi Just -for effect mind you, sometimes I have to years and may contribute to the exces- Portolaattached Drive. to the While table. living Gordon in a very died Long Beach. I callyWe wish and sociallyour firefighters viable. In at addition, Station 99 10:45 pm and I was turning left onto atelychange passed into out.the bathrobe At the time and Islippers was to make the point. I value Sundays in sive speeding in the late hours. activenot long and ago congested while saving neighborhood the lives attended Robert E. Smith School Pauland Stationactively 71 participates a safe fire inseason, the con- and Benedict Canyon from Hutton Drive. homethe Canyon alone. because When Ithey awoke speak a fewto me of the past, of how life in the Canyon inof Venicemany others Beach, in awe boating discovered accident. the of Business at the University of sideration,remind all our drafting residents and to passage clear their of The light had changed and I had the hoursused tolater be, I nature fully realizedfirst, then what people. had The Next Step. BenedictEveryone Canyonwho knew area Gordon on the was advice not Marylandnual Fire and Station completed Open Housestudies forat statebrush and and local report laws any andunsafe special fire usecon- right of way to make my turn. From just happened Now I find to thatme. a Mygood body long was power outage in the evening can give me that I’m writing this article to make ofsurprised our real by estatehis heroism. agent. For It wasmany a SeattleStation Pacific99, raising and money Fachhochschule for needed districtsditions to to the facilitate brush clearance smart growth,division the moment I made my turn I noticed soresame and feeling bruised of beingand my surrounded forehead had by nature. It’s just like Walden Pond. (Except ■ drasticyears Gordon change participated from the in beach the an- to Wurzburg-Schwienfurtrescue equipment and to Germany. make the transit-relatedof the Fire Department. density and ■ the provi- a car speeding behind me. The car ait’s major not bumpin Walden.) on it. I (Andwent backthere’s to theno pond.) Cont. pg. 8

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ALMOST . . . Cont. from pg. 8 talkin’ trashfuture fireman The Most famous Zip Code in the World (How to get a handle on your household hazardous waste) sure that something is done about by Oliver Litchfield by Mary Ann Musico and Barbara Nichols this situation. The LAPD has by Elizabeth Parry BenedictBenedict CanyonCanyon he Los Angeles with Firefighters and n August 4, 2009 the Beverly Hills City Council able expense to change postal delivery routes and establish been aware of these problems for Fire Depart- Paramedics during considered the request byBENEDICT one of its members CANYON to a separate ASSOCIATION post office with a new zip code at a time when manyf recyclables years, and goyet in we the still blue have bin Household Cleaners BENEDICT CANYON ASSOCIATION ment’s Cadet- emergencies, includ- petition the U.S. Post Office2009 to remove MEMBERSHIP “Beverly post APPLICATION office branches are being closed. Residents of BHPO the andproblem. garden Solutions waste goes have in been the T Ammonia-Based Cleaners, Oven O 20082009 MEMBERSHIP MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION APPLICATION Explorer program has ing incidents ranging triedIgreen, but obviously everything haven’t else mustworked. go and Drain Cleaners, Floor Care Hills, 90210”I Iwant want from to to help help any protect protect address and and not preserve preserve within our theour canyon citycanyon limits and and the the environment environmentwould suffer in in which considerablewhich we we live live and inconvenienceand express express my my supportand support expense in introduced a count- from fires to emergen- Everyonein the black has bin, been right? extremely Well, co-not Products, Aerosol Cleaners, Window of Beverly Hills and to bygiveby joining joining the Los the the AngelesBenedict Benedict city Canyon Canyon designa- Association Associationchanging at at the the following following addresses membership membership for billing, level: level: businesses, etc. Barbara exactly. There are a multitude of Cleaners,less number Furniture of young Polish, Metal cy medical services. tion and a new zip code to the area north of Beverly Hills also pointed out that many residents of BHPO have busi- operative regarding my request to adults to the exciting Cadet-Explorers also ______$1000+ Oak Tree makeeveryday some household changes, itemsbut will deemed they Polishes and Cleaners, Shoe known as Beverly Hills Post Office (BHPO). $1000+nesses Oak inTree the City of Beverly Hills and would view this career of fire ser- help out around the ______$500 Sycamore Tree evertoo toxic happen? to be Will put wein ourhave landfills. to con- Polish, Tub, Tile and Toilet The BCA was represented at the Beverly Hills City$500 change Sycamore very unfavorably. Tree Some of these items may even sur- Bowlvice. Cleaners.Explorers have fire station with the ______$250 Eucalyptus Tree tinue to be put in danger every time Council meeting by BCA Board Member Barbara Nich-$250 Eucalyptus It was made Tree clear to the Beverly Hills City Council prise you. Anything considered too a Unused specific or Expired explorer Medications housework and main- ______$100 Pine Tree we need to drive on Benedict? I ols. The Beverly Hills Weekly news publication described$100 that Pine BCA Tree would vigorously oppose any vote in favor of toxic must be deposited at House- post/stationPrescription of which drugs such as hor- tenance, perform rou- hope not. ______$75$75 Basic Basic Membership Membership hold Hazardous Waste drop-off cen- monesthey are (birth a member.control pills, estrogen tine community tasks Barbara as “a forceful leader of the Benedict Canyon As- such a change. BCA has previously succeeded in suing the Upon joining the and practice fire pre- sociation who strongly protested the zip code change.” City of Los Angeles on another issue for the best interest of ters. But, don’t despair. The ability replacement drugs, etc.). Over-the- NameName ______Theto deposit good news.them safely and legally is counterprogram, medications explorers such as pain vention. The council member proposing the zip code change cited the residents of Benedict Canyon and won. A vote in favor 1. I am now aware that when I see easier than you think and depositing relieversbegin training (aspirin, and ibuprofen, etc.) These future fire- confusion among residentsAddressAddress ______as to whether they lived within of this proposal would initiate a long fight to stop it and se- is freethis of kind charge. of behavior by drivers andlearn cold/flu about tools remedies. and Antiseptics men wear a uniform the city of Beverly Hills or in BHPO. Some residents of riously damage relations between the City of Beverly Hills I can take down their license (germequipment killing carried liquids). on Veterinary and are equipped BHPO would call City,theCity, Beverly State,State, ZipZip Hills ______Police Department or and the residents of BHPO. plate number and report them to Oliver Litchfield What is accepted at Household medicines.fire trucks. UnusedTests usu -medica- with firefighting pro- believe that their children could attend schools in the City The Mayor and other members of the City Council the LAPD and something will Daytime Phone ______Evening Phone______Hazardous Waste Dropoffs: tionsally require that are them flushed to explain down all the tective clothing. Any young adult of Beverly Hills. DaytimeThe Councilman Phone cited “safety issues” notedEvening that Phone the idea could possibly hurt relations with the be done. theequipment toilet or carried placed onin drainsthe Engine or 14-20 years of age, male or female, E-Waste (Electronic Waste) and the identity of 90210 with the City of Beverly Hills as newly elected Councilman for District 5, Paul Koretz. 2. I’ve purchased a 2009 Toyota passTruck, through and to the perform sewer basicsys- opera- is welcome to join. This is a fantas- E-MailE-Mail Address Address ______Computers, Monitors, Printers, his reasons for requesting the change. They did not view the current BHPO name and zip code Rav 4 that gets great mileage, temtions, and hose eventually lays, and enterfirst ouraid. Once tic opportunity to get a head start in Copiers, Fax Machines, Network Benedict Canyon Association mailing lists are strictly confidential and are never sold or shared. and I really love it. streams,they pass lakes, the test and they rivers. can respond the fire service. For more informa- BCA was the onlyBenedict group Canyon represented Association at the mailing meeting lists areto strictlyas confidential causing any and significantare never sold safety or shared. issues and felt that the Equipment, Cables, Telephones, Tele- 3. I hope this article may save some- to emergencyBeauty Products calls out of any LA tion on the explorer program visit; speak for the BHPO area and our Benedict Canyon resi- neighbors in BHPO were not damaging the caché of the visions, Microwaves, Video Games, ______I do I notdo notwish wish my myname name to appear to appear in the in theBCA BCA Newsletter, Newsletter, but butplease please accept accept my myenclosed enclosed contribution. contribution. FireAlcohol-Based Department Station. Lotions, They can http://joinlafd.org/Explorer_Post_ dents. The Council was reminded that the current address 90210 zip code. They agreed with the arguments put Cellone’s Phones, life Radios,in the Canyon, Stereos, maybe TV’s, ■ Isopropylassist and Alcohol, perform Nail routine Pol- tasks Info.htm. ■ for BHPO has been in existence for decades. Property val- forth by BCA and voted 4 to 1 to defeat the proposed VCR’s,yours. and Electronic Toys. Keep YouYou can can become become a amember member of of BCA BCA through through Basic Basic Membership Membership or or as as part part of of our our “Trees “Trees of of Support” Support” Donor Donor Program. Program. ish and Nail Polish Remover, ues in BHPOMany would members be negatively are choosing affected to designate by this their change. membership “Inzip Honor code of...” change. or “Memory A special of...” for thanks someone goes who usedto BCA to Board in mind, a typical Cathode Ray Tube Many members are choosing to designate their membership “In Honor of...” or “Memory of...” for someone who used to Hair Relaxers, Dyes and Permanents, live in Benedict Canyon, a beloved family pet or anyone whom you would like to honor in this special way. Basic (CRT) or picture tube in computer Any loss in propertylive in Benedict values Canyon, would nota beloved only befamily viewed pet or with anyone whomMember you would advisor like to honor Rodney in this Kemerer,special way. who Basic coordinated products in aerosol cans. Membership names will not be published. Also, you may contribute at the donor level and elect not to have your name published. monitors and TV’s contain approxi- considerableMembership distress names by will BHPO not be residentspublished. butAlso, also you mayby the contribute BCA’sat the donor efforts level with and elect Barbara not to haveand yourthe pressname published. to ensure this Sharps BenedictBenedict Canyon Canyon is is protected protected only only through through your your individual individual contributions. contributions. Thank Thank you you for for supporting supporting your your community. community. mately two pounds of lead. Insecticide, Fungicide, Herbicide, City of Los Angeles which would lose property tax reve- win. Once again BCA was there to protect the interests Diabetic residents must dispose Batteries Weed killer. nue. The U.S. PostFor OfficeFor membership membership would have information, toinformation, undergo consider- pleaseplease callcall ofour our HotlineHotline community. - - (310) (310) ■ 553-4BCA(4222) 553-4222(4BCA) of their sharps appropriately hypo- Paint and Paint Related Products Dry Cell Batteries (AA, AAA, BenedictBenedict Canyon Canyon Association Association is is a a non-profit non-profit organization. organization. C, D, 9-Volt), Rechargeable Batter- dermic needles, pen needles, intrave- Latex/water-based paint, Oil- nous needles, lancets, and other med- ies (e.g. cell phones and power tools), based paint, Turpentine paint strip- MyMy paymentpayment ofof $$______is madeis made by: by: Benedictication delivery devices Canyon that penetrate Button Cell Batteries (e.g. watches, per, Rust remover, Paint thinner, Var- cameras, and hearing aids). These Benedictthe skin. Canyon Use state-approved Association Newsletter sharps nish. ______Check Check payable payable to Benedict to Benedict Canyon Canyon Association Association contain corrosive chemicals that can containers which you can get from Automotive Products ______Please charge my ______VISA ______MasterCard ______AMEX burn as well as toxic heavy metals your pharmacist or doctor, or create Used motor oil and filters, Gaso- Please charge my VISA MasterCard AMEX such as mercury, lead, Love cadmium, the BCA and Newsletters?a sharps container Perhaps by using you a clean, are new lineto theand Canyondiesel fuel, or Kerosene, Auto CardCard# # ______Exp.Exp. date date ______nickel. you have missed an issue.sturdy plastic Good bottle News! (bleach Now bottle youor canbody go repairto our products, new Windshield Card # Exp. date detergent bottle). DO NOT use wa- washer solution, Antifreeze, Brake Name as it appears on card ______Lightwebsite Bulbs (www.benedictcanyon.org) and download fullsize copies of NameName asas itit appearsappears onon cardcard ______Fluorescent Tubes and Bulbs, ter bottles. They are made of plastic and transmission fluid, Lead acid High Intensitypast Discharge issues. Makes (HID), a greatthat will gift puncture. for someone Fill your contain- new in yourbatteries, neighborhood. Metal polish with solvent. SignatureSignature ______Metal Halide,Print Sodium, out andall ten Neon issues, er onlytie untilwith 3/4 a full.green Seal ribbonit securely and say, “WelcomeOther to Please return this application along with your payment to: Bulbs all contain dangerous mercury Pool and garden chemicals, Pho- Please return this application along with your payment to: and label the container “SHARPS.” BenedictBenedict Canyon Canyon Association, Association, P.O.P.O. BoxBox 1265,1265, BeverlyBeverly Hills,Hills, CA 90213 vapor that maythe be Canyon!”released into the Lawn and Garden Care tographic chemicals, Lighter fluid, Cut Cut On Dotted Line -Editor Cut On Dotted Line 20082009 environment if the bulb is broken. Bug Spray, Fertilizer, Pesticide/ Cont. pg. 17 Z Fall 2009 128 Volume V Issue 13 Volume V Issue 13 135 Fall 2009

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Well, not Products, Aerosol Cleaners, Window byby joining joining the the Benedict Benedict Canyon Canyon Association Association at at the the following following membership membership level: level: exactly. There are a multitude of Cleaners, Furniture Polish, Metal everyday household items deemed Polishes and Cleaners, Shoe ______$1000+$1000+ Oak Oak Tree Tree too toxic to be put in our landfills. Polish, Tub, Tile and Toilet ______$500$500 Sycamore Sycamore Tree Tree Some of these items may even sur- Bowl Cleaners. ______$250$250 Eucalyptus Eucalyptus Tree Tree prise you. Anything considered too Unused or Expired Medications ______$100$100 Pine Pine Tree Tree toxic must be deposited at House- Prescription drugs such as hor- ______$75$75 Basic Basic Membership Membership hold Hazardous Waste drop-off cen- mones (birth control pills, estrogen ters. But, don’t despair. The ability replacement drugs, etc.). Over-the- NameName ______to deposit them safely and legally is counter medications such as pain easier than you think and depositing relievers (aspirin, ibuprofen, etc.) AddressAddress ______is free of charge. and cold/flu remedies. Antiseptics (germ killing liquids). Veterinary City,City, State,State, ZipZip ______What is accepted at Household medicines. Unused medica- Hazardous Waste Dropoffs: tions that are flushed down DaytimeDaytime PhonePhone ______EveningEvening Phone______Phone the toilet or placed in drains E-Waste (Electronic Waste) pass through the sewer sys- E-MailE-Mail Address Address ______Computers, Monitors, Printers, tem and eventually enter our Copiers, Fax Machines, Network Benedict Canyon Association mailing lists are strictly confidential and are never sold or shared. streams, lakes, and rivers. Benedict Canyon Association mailing lists are strictly confidential and are never sold or shared. Equipment, Cables, Telephones, Tele- Beauty Products visions, Microwaves, Video Games, ______I do I notdo notwish wish my myname name to appear to appear in the in theBCA BCA Newsletter, Newsletter, but butplease please accept accept my myenclosed enclosed contribution. contribution. Alcohol-Based Lotions, Cell Phones, Radios, Stereos, TV’s, Isopropyl Alcohol, Nail Pol- VCR’s, and Electronic Toys. Keep YouYou can can become become a amember member of of BCA BCA through through Basic Basic Membership Membership or or as as part part of of our our “Trees “Trees of of Support” Support” Donor Donor Program. Program. ish and Nail Polish Remover, Many members are choosing to designate their membership “In Honor of...” or “Memory of...” for someone who used to in mind, a typical Cathode Ray Tube Many members are choosing to designate their membership “In Honor of...” or “Memory of...” for someone who used to Hair Relaxers, Dyes and Permanents, live in Benedict Canyon, a beloved family pet or anyone whom you would like to honor in this special way. Basic (CRT) or picture tube in computer live in Benedict Canyon, a beloved family pet or anyone whom you would like to honor in this special way. Basic products in aerosol cans. Membership names will not be published. Also, you may contribute at the donor level and elect not to have your name published. monitors and TV’s contain approxi- Membership names will not be published. Also, you may contribute at the donor level and elect not to have your name published. Sharps BenedictBenedict Canyon Canyon is is protected protected only only through through your your individual individual contributions. contributions. Thank Thank you you for for supporting supporting your your community. community. mately two pounds of lead. Insecticide, Fungicide, Herbicide, Diabetic residents must dispose Batteries Weed killer. ForFor membership membership information, information, pleaseplease callcall our HotlineHotline - - (310) (310) 553-4BCA(4222) 553-4222(4BCA) of their sharps appropriately hypo- Paint and Paint Related Products Dry Cell Batteries (AA, AAA, BenedictBenedict Canyon Canyon Association Association is is a a non-profit non-profit organization. organization. C, D, 9-Volt), Rechargeable Batter- dermic needles, pen needles, intrave- Latex/water-based paint, Oil- nous needles, lancets, and other med- ies (e.g. cell phones and power tools), based paint, Turpentine paint strip- MyMy paymentpayment ofof $$______is madeis made by: by: Button Cell Batteries (e.g. watches, ication delivery devices that penetrate per, Rust remover, Paint thinner, Var- cameras, and hearing aids). These the skin. Use state-approved sharps nish. ______Check Check payable payable to Benedict to Benedict Canyon Canyon Association Association contain corrosive chemicals that can containers which you can get from Automotive Products ______Please charge my ______VISA ______MasterCard ______AMEX burn as well as toxic heavy metals your pharmacist or doctor, or create Used motor oil and filters, Gaso- Please charge my VISA MasterCard AMEX such as mercury, lead, cadmium, and a sharps container by using a clean, line and diesel fuel, Kerosene, Auto CardCard# # ______Exp.Exp. date date ______nickel. sturdy plastic bottle (bleach bottle or body repair products, Windshield detergent bottle). DO NOT use wa- Light Bulbs washer solution, Antifreeze, Brake NameName asas itit appearsappears onon cardcard ______Fluorescent Tubes and Bulbs, ter bottles. They are made of plastic and transmission fluid, Lead acid High Intensity Discharge (HID), that will puncture. Fill your contain- batteries, Metal polish with solvent. SignatureSignature ______Metal Halide, Sodium, and Neon er only until 3/4 full. Seal it securely Other Please return this application along with your payment to: Bulbs all contain dangerous mercury Pool and garden chemicals, Pho- Please return this application along with your payment to: and label the container “SHARPS.” BenedictBenedict Canyon Canyon Association, Association, P.O.P.O. BoxBox 1265,1265, BeverlyBeverly Hills,Hills, CA 90213 vapor that may be released into the Lawn and Garden Care tographic chemicals, Lighter fluid, Cut Cut On Dotted Line 20082009 environment if the bulb is broken. Bug Spray, Fertilizer, Pesticide/ Cont. pg. 17 Z Fall 2009 12 Volume V Issue 13 Volume V Issue 13 5 Fall 2009

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It’s a Jungle out There When It’s Good to Get The “Brush-off” by Mary Ann Musico by Marcy Braiker Benedict Canyon hen many residents move to our local canyons they are intrigued by the amazing vegetation and his year, as we enter into the fire season, we have ev- 20082009 BCA “Trees of Support”Support” DonorDonor ProgramProgram RosterRoster Wcloseness to nature--having hills and mountains ery reason to be more cautious than ever before. We literally as backyards. So often, without proper awareness, are in the third year of a designated drought. The Art & Renee Spence Stan & Mimi Handman Anthony E. Nicholas a newcomer feels that their pets should enjoy the outdoors T OAKOAK TREE TREE Kim O’Brien Ferdinand & Lennie Fam Richard & Sandy Mosk canyon is dryer than ever, which puts us all at an elevated Lev L. Spiro & Melissa Rosenberg Bill & Chris Harper Barbara Nichols YourThe DavidName GeffenHere in Foundation 2010! Kevin & Elizabeth Parry Ruth Felmus Mary Ann Musico along with them. However, allowing pets to be unleashed fire risk level. For environmental reasons, the DWP has (1) Anonymous LeeLarry Polster Steinman & Marguerite & Lucy Cascio-Polster Suzar DonJames & Sandy & Jean Fenmore Harris MaudVyen Nadler O’Leary or unattended can be a recipe for a shocking loss of the pet PhilipDan Proctor & Cynthia & Melinda Wyse Peterson AlanDavid Fine & Bridget Hedison MelvilleColleen & Alice O’Rourke Nahin mandated that we all conserve water. It encourages volun- SYCAMORE TREE to a wild predator. SYCAMORE TREE Jill(2) Rau Anonymous PhilipEdward Forte & Sherry Heyman C.R.William Neu & &V. NievaAmbrosini O’Toole tary cutbacks, and Steven Rosenwasser & Kelli Sager Samuel & Ardyth Freshman Anthony E. Nicholas Benedict Canyon is part of the Santa Monica Moun- AlexAlex && Yuki Youki Bouzari Bouzari Bruce & Lynn Heymont Othella Owens has restricted Lou & Joanne Savage Evelyn Furtak-Dorfman Barbara Nichols BarbaraMichael Jaynes & Lori Eisenberg PINE TREE Elizabeth Levitt Hirsch Alan and Donna Perris tains which is home to a variety of wildlife. Among them Rodney Kemerer & Lindsay Doran William Scheetz Carla Hacken & Lorraine Gallacher Art & Daniele Ochoa water usage for Rodney Kemerer & Lindsay Doran Gary & Nita Polinsky are coyotes, bobcats, mountain lions, hawks, owls and Michael J. Libow LinkRobert K. Schwartz & Maria Abeloff JamesTom & DonnaKathi Holland Gallagher Colleen O’Rourke landscape, in- Michael Libow Max Ramberg Armand & Marie Marciano RobertMichael Schwartz & Elaine & Karen Agran Breslow HarlandDavid &Green Susan Horn William & Nieva O’Toole rattlesnakes, just to name a few. These animals survive cluding the brush Armand & Marie Marciano Linell Shapiro George & Nana Gregory OthellaStephen T. Owens & Carol Randall Larry & Nickie Miner Jim Anderson & Lynn Fireside Terry Jackson with other animals as their food source. They cannot LarryFred && JoanNickie Nicholas Miner Sheldon & Andrea Shapiro MarvinLen & & Nancy Inger JacobyGross EddieJohn Pinchasi Rieber & Alex Duda areas surrounding DianeSuzy Sherman Aspinall Smith Paul & Renee Haas Gary & Nita Polinsky differentiate between wild prey and domestic pets. Often DianeAnthony Naegele Peju Joel Jaffe Andrew & Kelly Robinson the larger proper- FredJamie & Tisch Joan Nicholas ReneeMr. & ArtMrs. Spence William Axelrod Roger Halfhide & Patricia McVerry Max Ramberg they spot a cat or a small dog and identify them as food-- Melissa Rosenberg & Lev L. Spiro StanElizabeth & Mimi James Handman StephenPaul &Rohrer Carol Randall ties in the hills. David(1) Anonymous & Jacqueline Sacks Tom Barry “an easy dinner.” Leaving pets to roam about unprotected Larry Steinman & Lucy Suzar WilliamRicky Jay& Christine & Chrisann Harper Verges JohnGil Rieber & Val & Romoff Alex Duda Although we Beverly Sasson George & Carolyn Bender EUCALYPTUS TREE Walter & Bernadine Towns InPreston Memory Johnson of Chick & VickieHarris Martin AndrewIn Memory Robinson of Sheldon Rosenfeld exposes them to danger. Even a large dog could be vulner- Diane Sherman Smith David & Eithne Berger are more vulnerable than ever to the fire hazard risk in the Steven Banchik Glen Williams & Elizabeth Hirsch JamesGreg && JeanSusan Harris Kay PaulSaul Rohrer L. Rosenzweig able under the right circumstances. (7) PaulAnonymous & Marie-France Bloch Cynthia & Robert Hart Gil & Val Romoff canyon, we can all help by complying with mandated clear- Barbara L. Berkowitz Robert & Lynda Kessler Donald & Patti Ross When walking locally, especially at an open space park EUCALYPTUS TREE Ronald Boldt & Judith Shelton Robert & Mary Herman In Memory of Sheldon Rosenfeld ances on our own properties and also by being constantly Joni Berry PINE TREE Bernard Kester Roman & Ida Russ Jacqueline Bisset Jeri Ann Boyd Edward & Sherry Heyman Saul Rosenzweig an extended leash may not allow you to control your pet’s Barbara Berkowitz Brian Kinney Joanne Sackheim vigilant regarding violations that might endanger our frag- Michael Chasteen RobertRobert & Maria& Naomi Abeloff Brofman Bruce & Lynn Heymont Jim & Rachelle Rosten proximity in case you are suddenly confronted by wildlife. Joni Berry Elaine & Dennis Abramson ArthurMichael & Gwen J. Kopcha Hiller JackJohn Roswal & Gayle Samore ile canyon. The Fire Department wants to hear your com- Rafe Cohen Ellen Brown Jacqueline Bisset Deborah Adri TomRosa Holliday Koppens & Stacy Phillips RomanRobert & Ida & MargaretRuss Sanford So, be aware and respect the wildlife around you. Be Hal & Marta Cooper Joann Burch plaints so that they can monitor the clearance necessary HalTed && MartaKaren Cooper Coyne Michael & Elaine Agran DavidRobert & C.Susan Kopple Horn JoanneThomas Sackheim & Arlene Schneider informed. Your pet’s safety and your peace of mind are at Ron & Jan Cannan Louis Hurlburt Martin & Marylin Salvin to protect your property and our neighborhood. You can KenKen && RandeeRandee DevlinDevlin Doris Alexander Michael Kosdon Gene & Myrna Schwam issue. ■ JimJeffrey Anderson & Judy & Lynn Caren Fireside Terry Jackson John & Gayle Samore send an e-mail with specific details to [email protected]. VeraVera DunnDunn H.S. Kramer Samuel Schwartz David & Barbara Elson SimaBetty & BijanChaplin Ansari Len & Nancy Jacoby Barry & Nancy Sanders org. You can also report hazards to your local Fire Stations Michael & Lori Eisenberg Gordon & Nancy Armstrong JoelJerzy Jaffe Kupiec RobertArthur & Margaret & Arlene Sanford Schwimmer In Memory of Dr. Gene Feldman Michael Chasteen David & Barbara Elson Mr. & Mrs. William Axelrod ElizabethDon & Hope James Kurz KennethMartin A. & Schwartz Sheila Seaton #99 and #71. Burton & Nanette Forester Larry Chrysler & Matthew Michael BurtonEvans Frankenheimer& Nanette Forester Thomas Barry RickyMorrie Jay & & Patti Chrisann Lachman Verges SamuelEvelyn Schwartz Shapero Every year, the Fire Department sends out notices to Eric Cleveland & Annette Stanton EvansSidney Frankenheimer & Linda Furie George & Carolyn Bender PrestonBrian LeSageJohnson & & Afsaneh Vicki Martin Malarkeh ArthurNorm and & Arlene Libby SchwimmerShapiro homeowners and land owners in the areas advising them JoshuaMary & Ann Jenn Mobley Berman Collins Harold Josephson Martin & Sheila Seaton Lloyd,David &Rachelle Bridget & Hedison Lorraine Galvan Howard & Carol Levy Betty Shelhamer Gary & Valerie Bird Pete Kameron Evvy Shapero about required and recommended brush clearance mea- Urban Hirsch III Mr. & Mrs. Alessio Coppola Lilli Shoen Robert & Cynthia Hart Paul & Marie-France Bloch GregCathleen & Susan Fitzpatrick Kay Linder Norm & Libby Shapiro Richard & Dea Holesapple Carmen N. D’Angelo, Jr. sures. If you do not comply with these recommendations Gary Hecker Ronald Boldt & Judith Shelton BernardJustin I.Kester Linforth BettyBarbara Shelhamer Shuler Chapin & Tabby Hunt Billy & Marilyn Davis you might be in violation of brush clearance regulations RobertStuart &A. Shirley & Mary Jaffe Ridings Herman Ellen Brown SanjayMark KhianiLiszt & Karyl Sisson BarbaraJay J. Shuler Silverman & Janet Wood Tim & Tabitha De La Torre UrbanBarbara S. JaynesHirsch, III Robert & Joann Burch MichaelElaine LotwinJames Kopcha Jay MarkJ. Silverman Sklansky & &Janet Lauren Wood Ina and possibly be endangering yourself and neighbors. Rosa Koppens Brent Smith & Lisa Engel LeeIn Memory Ann Jacobs of Gloria Kahn JanMorris & Ron & Cannan Marlene Dennis Jeffrey Lynn Brent Smith & Lisa Engel For questions about brush clearance, please refer to the Jeff & Judy Caren Herbert Kramer Cortez Smith StuartGertrude Jaffe Kline & Shirley Stamen Jaffe Laurence & Judith Dornstein Carol Matthews Stanley & Susan Sokoloff brochure that you received from the Fire Department. If Martin Krell Betty Chaplin Jerzy Kupiec Stanley & Susan Sokoloff In Memory of Gloria Kahn John & Julie Eidsvoog Avery McCallister Andrew Solt & Claudia Falkenburg Ian La Frenais Larry Chrysler Don & Hope Kurz Andrew Solt & Claudia Falkenburg you do not have a copy of this brochure you can obtain Donatas & Viktorija Empakeris In Memory of Joseph Stefano IanAndrea & Doris Left La Frenais Eric Cleveland & Annette Stanton MorrieMichael & PattiMcLachlan Lachman Bernard & Wendy Sparer Don & Sandy Fenmore one online from www.lafd.org/brush/brushmailer.pdf. For GeneHenry Lucero Lindemann & Marcia Williams Cristina Colissimo & Jordana Franzheim NormanThomas & & Helen Linda Lapor Markovitz In MemoryJeff & Annie of Joseph Stein Stefano MargaretGene Lucero Maw & Marcia Williams G. PamelaCollins Fenton BrianSally LaSage Mason & Afsaneh Malaekeh Jeff Swindel& Annie Family Stein additional questions regarding brush clearance or non- Howard & Carol Levy Steve & Rosalie Tenenbaum “Skeezix” - a Canyon Cat FarhadGerald && RoyaSandra Melamed Margolis Mr.Alan & Mrs. Fine Alessio Coppola Lowell & Wende Mate Phil & Milly Torf compliance by other residents in the canyon, you can call Mark & Maggie Damon Mark Liszt & Karyl Sisson Andrew R. Tennenbaum EustaceDorothy Moore J. Marlowe Philip Forte Mr. & Mrs. Greg Meidel In Memory of Dudley Trudget The Los Angeles Fire Department Brush unit at (818) 374- Sally Mason Carmen D’Angelo, Jr. Elaine Lotwin Gordon & Phoebe Trachtenberg Hugh & Virginia O’Brian Sidney Furie Geoff & Kathryn Miller Vince & Jeanne Uzelac Margaret Maw Marvin & Patti Demoff Thomas & Linda Markovitz In Memory of Dudley Trudgett 1111. Their office is open between 7:00am and 5:00pm Evelyn Furtak Dorfman Robert J. Wagner KevinFarhad & & Elizabeth Roya Melamed Parry Morris & Marlene Dennis LowellMark & WendeIrene Montgomery Mate Michael & Michele Vignieri tIPS for PEt HEaLtH Monday through Friday. PhilipGeoff ProctorMiller & & Kathryn Melinda Scott Peterson EddieIsabel DeOchoa Goldsmith & Denise Anthony MaureenMark & McQuiston Sylvia Morton RobertBarry J. Wagner& Eleanor Weinstock Marci Merliss Brandt & Tobi Wax Allowing your dog or cat to drink the wa- You can also check out the fire department website StevenMark & Rosenwasser Irene Montgomery & Kelli Sager RaulMarvin Diaz & ViktoriaInger Gross Temesvary Dagmar & Alex Moscowicz Jacques & Lynne Wertheimer Joe Distefano & Beth Rubin Ron Michaelson & Lucinda Cowell Barry Weinstock AlbertEustace Ruddy Moore & Wanda McDaniel Jack Grossbart & Marc Schwartz Richard & Sandy Mosk John & Joyce Winters ter running down the street (run-off) can www.lafd.org/brush or send an e-mail to LAFDBrush@ Nassir Ebrahimi Claudia Mirkin Jacques & Lynne Wertheimer LenMr. & JoanneMrs. James Savage Murphy Paul & Rene Haas Mr. & Mrs. James Murphy Lawrence & Nancy Wolf be dangerous to its health. The water can LACity.org. The website is very informative, and tries to Diane Naegele Joseph & Marilyn Eisenberg Mark & Sylvia Morton Lawrence & Nancy Wolf Linell Shapiro Roger Halfhide & Patricia McVerry Maud Nadler Robert Yuro & Rosemary Forsyth contain oil from cars or other material Rick Nicita & Paula Wagner Donatas & Viktorija Empakeris William Montgomery Shirin & Peyman Yadegar anticipate any questions you might have. Fire safety is ev- Sheldon & Andrea Shapiro LindaGeorge Essakow & Bobbie Hamori AlexC.R. & Neu Dagmar & V. AmbrosiniMoscowicz Greg(5) & Anonymous Virginia Young which could be toxic to the pet. eryone’s business in Benedict Canyon. The home you save (11) Anonymous may be your own. ■ ContributionsDonations received received after September after June 30, 20, 2009 2008 will will appear appear in in our our next next publication newsletter

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ALMOST . . . Cont. from pg. 8 talkin’ trashfuture fireman The Most famous Zip Code in the World (How to get a handle on your household hazardous waste) sure that something is done about by Oliver Litchfield by Mary Ann Musico and Barbara Nichols this situation. The LAPD has by Elizabeth Parry BenedictBenedict CanyonCanyon he Los Angeles with Firefighters and n August 4, 2009 the Beverly Hills City Council able expense to change postal delivery routes and establish been aware of these problems for Fire Depart- Paramedics during considered the request byBENEDICT one of its members CANYON to a separate ASSOCIATION post office with a new zip code at a time when manyf recyclables years, and goyet in we the still blue have bin Household Cleaners BENEDICT CANYON ASSOCIATION ment’s Cadet- emergencies, includ- petition the U.S. Post Office2009 to remove MEMBERSHIP “Beverly post APPLICATION office branches are being closed. Residents of BHPO the andproblem. garden Solutions waste goes have in been the T Ammonia-Based Cleaners, Oven O 20082009 MEMBERSHIP MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION APPLICATION Explorer program has ing incidents ranging triedIgreen, but obviously everything haven’t else mustworked. go and Drain Cleaners, Floor Care Hills, 90210”I Iwant want from to to help help any protect protect address and and not preserve preserve within our theour canyon citycanyon limits and and the the environment environmentwould suffer in in which considerablewhich we we live live and inconvenienceand express express my my supportand support expense in introduced a count- from fires to emergen- Everyonein the black has bin, been right? extremely Well, co-not Products, Aerosol Cleaners, Window of Beverly Hills and to bygiveby joining joining the Los the the AngelesBenedict Benedict city Canyon Canyon designa- Association Associationchanging at at the the following following addresses membership membership for billing, level: level: businesses, etc. Barbara exactly. There are a multitude of lessCleaners, number Furniture of young Polish, Metal cy medical services. tion and a new zip code to the area north of Beverly Hills also pointed out that many residents of BHPO have busi- operative regarding my request to adults to the exciting Cadet-Explorers also ______$1000+ Oak Tree makeeveryday some household changes, itemsbut will deemed they Polishes and Cleaners, Shoe known as Beverly Hills Post Office (BHPO). $1000+nesses Oak inTree the City of Beverly Hills and would view this career of fire ser- help out around the ______$500 Sycamore Tree evertoo toxic happen? to be Will put wein ourhave landfills. to con- Polish, Tub, Tile and Toilet The BCA was represented at the Beverly Hills City$500 change Sycamore very unfavorably. Tree Some of these items may even sur- vice.Bowl Cleaners.Explorers have fire station with the ______$250 Eucalyptus Tree tinue to be put in danger every time Council meeting by BCA Board Member Barbara Nich-$250 Eucalyptus It was made Tree clear to the Beverly Hills City Council prise you. Anything considered too a Unused specific or Expired explorer Medications housework and main- ______$100 Pine Tree we need to drive on Benedict? I ols. The Beverly Hills Weekly news publication described$100 that Pine BCA Tree would vigorously oppose any vote in favor of toxic must be deposited at House- post/station Prescription of which drugs such as hor- tenance, perform rou- hope not. ______$75$75 Basic Basic Membership Membership hold Hazardous Waste drop-off cen- theymones are (birth a member.control pills, estrogen tine community tasks Barbara as “a forceful leader of the Benedict Canyon As- such a change. BCA has previously succeeded in suing the Upon joining the and practice fire pre- sociation who strongly protested the zip code change.” City of Los Angeles on another issue for the best interest of ters. But, don’t despair. The ability replacement drugs, etc.). Over-the- NameName ______Theto deposit good news.them safely and legally is program,counter medications explorers such as pain vention. The council member proposing the zip code change cited the residents of Benedict Canyon and won. A vote in favor 1. I am now aware that when I see easier than you think and depositing beginrelievers training (aspirin, and ibuprofen, etc.) These future fire- confusion among residentsAddressAddress ______as to whether they lived within of this proposal would initiate a long fight to stop it and se- is freethis of kind charge. of behavior by drivers learnand cold/flu about tools remedies. and Antiseptics men wear a uniform the city of Beverly Hills or in BHPO. Some residents of riously damage relations between the City of Beverly Hills I can take down their license equipment(germ killing carried liquids). on Veterinary and are equipped BHPO would call City,theCity, Beverly State,State, ZipZip Hills ______Police Department or and the residents of BHPO. plate number and report them to Oliver Litchfield What is accepted at Household firemedicines. trucks. UnusedTests usu -medica- with firefighting pro- believe that their children could attend schools in the City The Mayor and other members of the City Council the LAPD and something will Daytime Phone ______Evening Phone______Hazardous Waste Dropoffs: allytions require that are them flushed to explain down all the tective clothing. Any young adult of Beverly Hills. DaytimeThe Councilman Phone cited “safety issues” notedEvening that Phone the idea could possibly hurt relations with the be done. equipmentthe toilet or carried placed onin drainsthe Engine or 14-20 years of age, male or female, E-Waste (Electronic Waste) and the identity of 90210 with the City of Beverly Hills as newly elected Councilman for District 5, Paul Koretz. 2. I’ve purchased a 2009 Toyota Truck,pass through and to theperform sewer basicsys- opera- is welcome to join. This is a fantas- E-MailE-Mail Address Address ______Computers, Monitors, Printers, his reasons for requesting the change. They did not view the current BHPO name and zip code Rav 4 that gets great mileage, tions,tem and hose eventually lays, and enterfirst ouraid. Once tic opportunity to get a head start in Copiers, Fax Machines, Network Benedict Canyon Association mailing lists are strictly confidential and are never sold or shared. and I really love it. theystreams, pass lakes, the test and they rivers. can respond the fire service. For more informa- BCA was the onlyBenedict group Canyon represented Association at the mailing meeting lists areto strictlyas confidential causing any and significantare never sold safety or shared. issues and felt that the Equipment, Cables, Telephones, Tele- 3. I hope this article may save some- to emergencyBeauty Products calls out of any LA tion on the explorer program visit; speak for the BHPO area and our Benedict Canyon resi- neighbors in BHPO were not damaging the caché of the visions, Microwaves, Video Games, ______I do I notdo notwish wish my myname name to appear to appear in the in theBCA BCA Newsletter, Newsletter, but butplease please accept accept my myenclosed enclosed contribution. contribution. Fire Alcohol-Based Department Station. Lotions, They can http://joinlafd.org/Explorer_Post_ dents. The Council was reminded that the current address 90210 zip code. They agreed with the arguments put Cellone’s Phones, life Radios,in the Canyon, Stereos, maybe TV’s, ■ assistIsopropyl and Alcohol, perform Nail routine Pol- tasks Info.htm. ■ for BHPO has been in existence for decades. Property val- forth by BCA and voted 4 to 1 to defeat the proposed VCR’s,yours. and Electronic Toys. Keep YouYou can can become become a amember member of of BCA BCA through through Basic Basic Membership Membership or or as as part part of of our our “Trees “Trees of of Support” Support” Donor Donor Program. Program. ish and Nail Polish Remover, ues in BHPOMany would members be negatively are choosing affected to designate by this their change. membership “Inzip Honor code of...” change. or “Memory A special of...” for thanks someone goes who usedto BCA to Board in mind, a typical Cathode Ray Tube Many members are choosing to designate their membership “In Honor of...” or “Memory of...” for someone who used to Hair Relaxers, Dyes and Permanents, live in Benedict Canyon, a beloved family pet or anyone whom you would like to honor in this special way. Basic (CRT) or picture tube in computer Any loss in propertylive in Benedict values Canyon, would nota beloved only befamily viewed pet or with anyone whomMember you would advisor like to honor Rodney in this Kemerer,special way. who Basic coordinated products in aerosol cans. Membership names will not be published. Also, you may contribute at the donor level and elect not to have your name published. monitors and TV’s contain approxi- considerableMembership distress names by will BHPO not be residentspublished. butAlso, also you mayby the contribute BCA’sat the donor efforts level with and elect Barbara not to haveand yourthe pressname published. to ensure this Sharps BenedictBenedict Canyon Canyon is is protected protected only only through through your your individual individual contributions. contributions. Thank Thank you you for for supporting supporting your your community. community. mately two pounds of lead. Insecticide, Fungicide, Herbicide, City of Los Angeles which would lose property tax reve- win. Once again BCA was there to protect the interests Diabetic residents must dispose Batteries Weed killer. nue. The U.S. PostFor OfficeFor membership membership would have information, toinformation, undergo consider- please please callcall ofour our HotlineHotline community. - - (310) (310) ■ 553-4BCA(4222) 553-4222(4BCA) of their sharps appropriately hypo- Paint and Paint Related Products Dry Cell Batteries (AA, AAA, BenedictBenedict Canyon Canyon Association Association is is a a non-profit non-profit organization. organization. C, D, 9-Volt), Rechargeable Batter- dermic needles, pen needles, intrave- Latex/water-based paint, Oil- nous needles, lancets, and other med- ies (e.g. cell phones and power tools), based paint, Turpentine paint strip- MyMy paymentpayment ofof $$______is madeis made by: by: Benedictication delivery devices Canyon that penetrate Button Cell Batteries (e.g. watches, per, Rust remover, Paint thinner, Var- cameras, and hearing aids). These Benedictthe skin. Canyon Use state-approved Association Newsletter sharps nish. ______Check Check payable payable to Benedict to Benedict Canyon Canyon Association Association contain corrosive chemicals that can containers which you can get from Automotive Products ______Please charge my ______VISA ______MasterCard ______AMEX burn as well as toxic heavy metals your pharmacist or doctor, or create Used motor oil and filters, Gaso- Please charge my VISA MasterCard AMEX such as mercury, lead, Love cadmium, the BCA and Newsletters?a sharps container Perhaps by using you a clean,are new lineto the and Canyondiesel fuel, or Kerosene, Auto CardCard# # ______Exp.Exp. date date ______nickel. you have missed an issue.sturdy plastic Good bottle News! (bleach Now bottle youor canbody go repairto our products, new Windshield detergent bottle). DO NOT use wa- washer solution, Antifreeze, Brake Name as it appears on card ______Lightwebsite Bulbs (www.benedictcanyon.org) and download fullsize copies of NameName asas itit appearsappears onon cardcard ______Fluorescent Tubes and Bulbs, ter bottles. They are made of plastic and transmission fluid, Lead acid High Intensitypast Discharge issues. Makes (HID), a greatthat will gift puncture. for someone Fill your contain- new in yourbatteries, neighborhood. Metal polish with solvent. SignatureSignature ______Metal Halide,Print Sodium, out andall ten Neon issues, er onlytie untilwith 3/4 a full.green Seal ribbonit securely and say, “WelcomeOther to Please return this application along with your payment to: Bulbs all contain dangerous mercury Pool and garden chemicals, Pho- Please return this application along with your payment to: the Canyon!” and label the container “SHARPS.” BenedictBenedict Canyon Canyon Association, Association, P.O.P.O. BoxBox 1265,1265, BeverlyBeverly Hills,Hills, CA 90213 vapor that may be released into the Lawn and Garden Care tographic chemicals, Lighter fluid, Cut Cut On Dotted Line -Editor Cut On Dotted Line 20082009 environment if the bulb is broken. Bug Spray, Fertilizer, Pesticide/ Cont. pg. 17 Z Fall 2009 128 Volume V Issue 13 Volume V Issue 13 135 Fall 2009

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ALMOST . . . Cont. from pg. 8 future fireman The Most famous Zip Code in the World sure that something is done about by Oliver Litchfield by Mary Ann Musico and Barbara Nichols this situation. The LAPD has BenedictBenedict CanyonCanyon he Los Angeles with Firefighters and n August 4, 2009 the Beverly Hills City Council able expense to change postal delivery routes and establish been aware of these problems for Fire Depart- Paramedics during considered the request byBENEDICT one of its members CANYON to a separate ASSOCIATION post office with a new zip code at a time when many years, and yet we still have BENEDICT CANYON ASSOCIATION ment’s Cadet- emergencies, includ- the problem. Solutions have been T Opetition the U.S. Post Office20082009 to remove MEMBERSHIP MEMBERSHIP “Beverly post APPLICATION APPLICATION office branches are being closed. Residents of BHPO Explorer program has ing incidents ranging tried but obviously haven’t worked. Hills, 90210”I Iwant want from to to help help any protect protect address and and not preserve preserve within our theour canyon citycanyon limits and and the the environment environmentwould suffer in in which considerablewhich we we live live and inconvenienceand express express my my supportand support expense in introduced a count- from fires to emergen- Everyone has been extremely co- of Beverly Hills and to bygiveby joining joining the Los the the AngelesBenedict Benedict city Canyon Canyon designa- Association Associationchanging at at the the following following addresses membership membership for billing, level: level: businesses, etc. Barbara less number of young cy medical services. tion and a new zip code to the area north of Beverly Hills also pointed out that many residents of BHPO have busi- operative regarding my request to adults to the exciting Cadet-Explorers also ______$1000+ Oak Tree make some changes, but will they known as Beverly Hills Post Office (BHPO). $1000+nesses Oak inTree the City of Beverly Hills and would view this career of fire ser- help out around the ______$500 Sycamore Tree ever happen? Will we have to con- The BCA was represented at the Beverly Hills City$500 change Sycamore very unfavorably. Tree vice. Explorers have fire station with the ______$250 Eucalyptus Tree tinue to be put in danger every time Council meeting by BCA Board Member Barbara Nich-$250 Eucalyptus It was made Tree clear to the Beverly Hills City Council a specific explorer housework and main- ______$100 Pine Tree we need to drive on Benedict? I ols. The Beverly Hills Weekly news publication described$100 that Pine BCA Tree would vigorously oppose any vote in favor of post/station of which tenance, perform rou- ______$75 Basic Membership hope not. they are a member. tine community tasks Barbara as “a forceful leader of the Benedict Canyon As-$75such Basic a change. Membership BCA has previously succeeded in suing the Upon joining the and practice fire pre- sociation who strongly protested the zip code change.” City of Los Angeles on another issue for the best interest of NameName ______The good news. program, explorers vention. The council member proposing the zip code change cited the residents of Benedict Canyon and won. A vote in favor 1. I am now aware that when I see begin training and These future fire- confusion among residentsAddressAddress ______as to whether they lived within of this proposal would initiate a long fight to stop it and se- this kind of behavior by drivers learn about tools and men wear a uniform the city of Beverly Hills or in BHPO. Some residents of riously damage relations between the City of Beverly Hills I can take down their license equipment carried on and are equipped BHPO would call City,theCity, Beverly State,State, ZipZip Hills ______Police Department or and the residents of BHPO. plate number and report them to Oliver Litchfield fire trucks. Tests usu- with firefighting pro- believe that their children could attend schools in the City The Mayor and other members of the City Council the LAPD and something will Daytime Phone ______Evening Phone______ally require them to explain all the tective clothing. Any young adult of Beverly Hills. DaytimeThe Councilman Phone cited “safety issues” notedEvening that Phone the idea could possibly hurt relations with the be done. equipment carried on the Engine or 14-20 years of age, male or female, and the identity of 90210 with the City of Beverly Hills as newly elected Councilman for District 5, Paul Koretz. 2. I’ve purchased a 2009 Toyota Truck, and to perform basic opera- is welcome to join. This is a fantas- E-MailE-Mail Address Address ______his reasons for requesting the change. They did not view the current BHPO name and zip code Rav 4 that gets great mileage, tions, hose lays, and first aid. Once tic opportunity to get a head start in Benedict Canyon Association mailing lists are strictly confidential and are never sold or shared. and I really love it. they pass the test they can respond the fire service. For more informa- BCA was the onlyBenedict group Canyon represented Association at the mailing meeting lists areto strictlyas confidential causing any and significantare never sold safety or shared. issues and felt that the 3. I hope this article may save some- to emergency calls out of any LA tion on the explorer program visit; speak for the BHPO area and our Benedict Canyon resi- neighbors in BHPO were not damaging the caché of the ______I do I notdo notwish wish my myname name to appear to appear in the in theBCA BCA Newsletter, Newsletter, but butplease please accept accept my myenclosed enclosed contribution. contribution. one’s life in the Canyon, maybe Fire Department Station. They can http://joinlafd.org/Explorer_Post_ dents. The Council was reminded that the current address 90210 zip code. They agreed with the arguments put ■ assist and perform routine tasks Info.htm. ■ for BHPO has been in existence for decades. Property val- forth by BCA and voted 4 to 1 to defeat the proposed yours. YouYou can can become become a amember member of of BCA BCA through through Basic Basic Membership Membership or or as as part part of of our our “Trees “Trees of of Support” Support” Donor Donor Program. Program. ues in BHPOManyMany would members members be negativelyare are choosing choosing affected to to designate designate by theirthis their membershipchange. membership “In “In zipHonor Honor code of...” of...” change. or or “Memory “Memory A specialof...” of...” for for someonethanks someone goeswho who used usedto BCAto to Board Any loss in propertylivelive in in Benedict Benedict values Canyon, wouldCanyon, nota abeloved beloved only befamily family viewed pet pet or orwith anyone anyone whom whomMember you you would would advisor like like to to honor honor Rodney in in this this Kemerer,special special way. way. who Basic Basic coordinated MembershipMembership names names will will not not be be published. published. Also, Also, you you may may contribute contribute at at the the donor donor level level and and elect elect not not to to have have your your name name published. published. considerable Benedictdistress Canyon by BHPO is protected residents only throughbut also your by individual the contributions.BCA’s efforts Thank with you Barbarafor supporting and yourthe community.press to ensure this City of Los BenedictAngeles Canyon which is would protected lose only property through your tax individualreve- contributions.win. Once Thank again you BCA for supporting was there your to community. protect the interests nue. The U.S. PostFor OfficeFor membership membership would have information, toinformation, undergo consider- pleaseplease callcall ofour our HotlineHotline community. - - (310) (310) ■ 553-4BCA(4222) 553-4222(4BCA) BenedictBenedict Canyon Canyon Association Association is is a a non-profit non-profit organization. organization. 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rEaL EStatE In BEnEdICt Canyon - by aron Kincaid sion of affordable housing. He was a 4 new BCa Board Member Profiles member of the task force that drafted almostIn My dead Canyon Man’s View Curve the air rights or “TFAR” transfer or- canyon life. Now settled, we have I look forward to participating in DAVID BERGER dinance for the City of Los Angeles. by Rodneyby JoelKemerer Gilman David and his wife moved into never looked back. More impor- BCA activities in the coming years. tantly, we feel we are in “our home” Benedict Canyon in 1994, and im- JACQUELINE SACKS accident scene to find that my car had and enjoy the privacy and quiet, the PAUL RHORER mediately fell in love with the Can- Jacqueline Sacks is a business been towed away. A few months be- great sunsets while looking across Paul is a committed Benedict yon lifestyle. “I school graduate of Chapman Uni- fore this accident I had been on a two the hill tops. Canyon resident who thinks that our love waking to versity in Orange County, California. month, six thousand mile road trip Appreciating our new home, we membership is lucky to live in one the sunrise and She lives in Beverly Hills with her thru the southern United States. I had both felt that being involved with of the greatest big-city residential enjoying a cup of husband David and daughter Reagan. never driven in those areas previously. the BCA would be the best way we environments on earth. Paul moved coffee in my gar- Jacqueline has Not one car honked at me, nor was could contribute to our neighbor- to the canyon in den and the peace had a long his- there so much as a scratch on my car hood. I attended my first meeting 2003 -- and does and tranquility of tory of attend- when the trip was completed. Ironi- about nine months ago and was im- not plan on leav- the canyon being andveryone partici- cally, this terrible accident happened pressed with the individuals and the ing. “It is such fore the traffic pating seems in local to went thru three blocks from my home. format in which issues were being a pleasure to live E reminds me that andknow there’s national a the red light at the hustle and addressed. I wanted to be involved in a quiet rustic David Berger charities.lot of police Her on pa- Hutton and proceeded to The Aftermath. but did not know what would be an canyon in the bustle of city life volunteertrol within workthe city limits of tailgate my car and flash its bright I had totaled my beloved 2001 appropriate area of contribution. middle of one is but a short distance away,” says Da- includesBeverly Service Hills. However, as soon lights at me. The driver then crossed Toyota Rav 4, but it had saved my I felt that if I attended meetings of the world’s t is 8:00pm in the Canyon on a Wednesday evening in August. The moon is vid. For most of the time that David foras you Sight cross Aid the city line on Bene- the double yellow line and tried to life. I went to my doctor to find out and expressed support eventually great mega-cit- full, the color and shape of a perfect melon ball. The recent brush fires have has lived in the canyon, his profes- todict theCanyon Blind, Drive you can expect to pass me at the most dangerous blind that I had a fractured rib and a bad I could find the right area for my ies. When I’m tinted the sky in Autumn shades. I rather like the moon in its amber glow, sional life was in downtown Los An- C.H.O.Cencounter a Hos- speedingJacqueline driver, a driverSacks curveI on Benedict, at Yoakum Drive. bump on my forehead all caused by geles where he was a Deputy District talents. Paul Rhorer at home, it’s like homey, comforting. The power has been out since 4:00pm and as darkness falls “I don’t recall this on the disclosure list.” pital,who crossesThe Well- a double yellow line at The car forced me off the road. My the airbags. The knocked over tele- I feel extremely fortunate to have I’m in the coun- over the Canyon the only sound is crickets. We have no idea how much noise Attorney. As such, he had little time nessa blind Comunity, curve to get and ahead BeStirred. of you, or In car hit a mail box, then a parked car phone pole was immediately tempo- been elected to the board. With my try with “the birds and the beasts” we live with until the power goes out, then, remarkably the only sounds are liv- for anything other than law enforce- Marcha car going 2005 through she started a red anlight. annual It’s in a driveway and finally crashed into rarily bandaged with wood and chains landscape development background I -- but then I can drive down the hill ing things, not mechanical. I sit outside reading a magazine in the last daylight, ment. However, David recently be- Fashionhappened Show to all forof us, Service especially for Sightafter a telephone pole which was knocked and can be viewed on the westside of plan to proactively participate in areas and participate in a vibrant urban life- knowing that with evening will come total darkness. I can hear a lone deer on came active in the BCA as a result of a Picnic for Gordon Aidnightfall, to the and Blind. it’s turned It is into a national a driv- down by the impact of the collision. Benedict at the blind curve at Yoa- his foray into local politics. David that effect the overall appearance and style. Living in Benedict Canyon, the far hillside crunching through dried leaves looking for anything green to eat. charitying nightmare. aimed atWe eliminating have two police- child- The air bags went off in my car caus- kum Drive. was a candidate in the 2009 election function of the canyon and its wild- we really get the best of everything -- The sound is amplified by the silence around her. Darkness falls and I close my by Barbara Nichols hoodmen onblindness duty to relating cover to an disease area from and ing panels on my dashboard to go fly- I reported the accident to the po- for Los Angeles City Attorney. “Run- life. urban life, with bobcats and coyotes magazine, and the last hoof-falls fade away as my lone deer goes looking for a orSunset genetic to Mulhollandinheritance. andIt also from funds the ing thru the car. The car immediately lice and to my insurance company. ning in the election made me aware I own a Landscaping & Design thrown in. I am happy to serve on the sheltered resting spot. I too go inside looking for my own resting spot for the n February 21, 2009 the station more comfortable for our optical405 Freeway related to medical Doheny research. Drive. Ev-She filled with a smoky type of dust from After thinking about the situation I de- of the importance of associations like Group in Los An- Board’s Land Use Committee where evening. No television blaring, no air conditioning hum, not even the purr of a Benedict Canyon Associa- dedicated fire fighters. wasery day able that to raise I’ve usedover Benedict$55,000 for to the air bags. I was in a state of shock. cided to contact the Benedict Canyon the BCAtion in giving held an voice afternoon to the par-con- geles and main- I canThe use eventmy professional was attended skills by to Sta as-- thousand digital devices can be heard. Just me, the Canyon and the crickets. O theand charity from my at thehome first I’ve annual wondered Fashion to I had never experienced the air bags Association and our councilman Jack tycerns with of cakeresidents.” and sodas David at ourhopes Fire to tain two differ- sisttion a neighborhood 99 Friends of I truly Gordon, love.” BCA I always try to imagine life here decades ago. It almost doesn’t matter if Show.myself Jacquelinewhen will isI belooking the next forward vic- going off in an accident before. My Weiss’s office to hopefully help pre- Stationuse the experience Number 99 he on gained Mulholland in local ent contractor’s members When and not Gordon’s at home widow in Benedict Diane. it’s twenty, thirty, forty or fifty years ago, I know it was quieter. Fewer houses, totim helping of one theof theseBenedict reckless Canyon drivers. As- first reaction was that the car was on vent this from happening again. Dur- Drive.politics The to enhanceget-together the with effectiveness our fire licenses. I am Canyon,Diane expressed Paul is a her land appreciation use and trans- for fewer people, less traffic and no illegal leafblowers. Always a more gentle life- sociationEvery week this there’s year. ■ another accident, fire. I immediately got out of the car ing this process I learned that someone fightersof the BCA. celebrated David the left gift the ofDistrict a new also Master actionalour recognition real estate of Gordon’s lawyer at contribu Manatt,- andstyle sat than down in the on city the onlydriveway minutes to try away. or some type of property damage by had been killed three weeks before my picnicAttorney’s table Officefor the fire in station 2009 donat- when he Sergeant In the Phelpstions to & Station Phillips. 99 and He felt represents the new and Forclear decades my head. the CanyonI realized has I hadbeen a retreat for people who choose a differ- a vehicle on Benedict Canyon Drive. accident in a similar accident on Cold- edwas by appointed the membership as a Special of the Assistant BCA. US Army Re- governmentalpicnic table was entities,a wonderful nonprofit gift in justent wayexperienced of life from a near the death city. car It isac -just that as time moves on that uniqueness Here’s my story. water Canyon. Officer Tucker of the Theto newly picnic elected table was Los given Angeles in honor City serves with the educationalhis memory. institutions,The firefighters developers on duty cident.begins toDazed, fade andI tried is toharder walk toback find. to Sundays in the Canyon are always good. LAPD who took my police report had ofAttorney Gordon Carmen Smith, Trutanich.a past President of 3rd Criminal andjoined property in the owners celebration in land remember use and- myThey home. are relatively I didn’t have quiet a comparedcell phone to the rest of the week, and all that is left The Accident. spent many years patrolling our area BCA, long time BCA Board Member Investigations entitlementing Gordon matters.and Diane’s He many works contri with- On Tuesday evening May 5, withof the me, way and it nowas. lights Occasionally were on near you will hear some inconsiderate neighbor and was aware of the serious problems. andROBERT dedicated KESSLER supporter of Station Division(CID), governmentalbutions. Enough officials, cake and private beverages parties 2009, I was on my way down to the thefire siteup a of power the accident.tool or an Halfwayoverly ambitious gardener decide to trim trees on She informed me that the traffic lights 99. MyA plaque wife, with Lynda, Gordon’s and I name pur- 506th Military andwere nonprofit left for the entities other firefighters to create devel- who Rite Aid Pharmacy in Beverly Hills througha Sunday. my Iwalk, am happy a neighbor to report driving that I have stopped more than one chainsaw Robert Kessler on Benedict hadn’t been reset in many (“Inchased Memory our home of Gordon in June Smith”) 2007 on is Police Corp in opmentwould come solutions on duty that later are in economi- the day. to pick up a prescription. It was byin mygave bathrobe me a ride and home. slippers. I immedi Just -for effect mind you, sometimes I have to years and may contribute to the exces- attachedPortola Drive. to the While table. living Gordon in a diedvery Long Beach. I callyWe wish and oursocially firefighters viable. In at addition,Station 99 10:45 pm and I was turning left onto atelychange passed into the out. bathrobe At the timeand slippers I was to make the point. I value Sundays in sive speeding in the late hours. notactive long and ago congested while saving neighborhood the lives attended Robert E. Smith School Pauland Stationactively 71 participates a safe fire inseason, the con- and Benedict Canyon from Hutton Drive. homethe Canyon alone. because When Ithey awoke speak a fewto me of the past, of how life in the Canyon ofin manyVenice others Beach, in awe boating discovered accident. the of Business at the University of sideration,remind all our drafting residents and to passage clear their of The light had changed and I had the hoursused tolater be, Inature fully realizedfirst, then what people. had The Next Step. EveryoneBenedict Canyonwho knew area Gordon on the was advice not Marylandnual Fire and Station completed Open Housestudies for at statebrush and and localreport laws any andunsafe special fire con use- right of way to make my turn. From just Nowhappened I find to thatme. a Mygood body long was power outage in the evening can give me that I’m writing this article to make surprisedof our real by estatehis heroism. agent. For It wasmany a SeattleStation 99,Pacific raising and money Fachhochschule for needed districtsditions to to the facilitate brush clearance smart division growth, the moment I made my turn I noticed soresame and feeling bruised of beingand my surrounded forehead had by nature. It’s just like Walden Pond. (Except ■ yearsdrastic Gordon change participated from the in beach the an- to Wurzburg-Schwienfurtrescue equipment and to makeGermany. the transit-relatedof the Fire Department. density and ■ the provi- a car speeding behind me. The car ait’s major not inbump Walden.) on it. I (And went there’sback to nothe pond.) Cont. pg. 8

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More impor- BCA activities in the coming years. tantly, we feel we are in “our home” Benedict Canyon in 1994, and im- JACQUELINE SACKS accident scene to find that my car had and enjoy the privacy and quiet, the PAUL RHORER mediately fell in love with the Can- Jacqueline Sacks is a business been towed away. A few months be- great sunsets while looking across Paul is a committed Benedict yon lifestyle. “I school graduate of Chapman Uni- fore this accident I had been on a two the hill tops. Canyon resident who thinks that our love waking to versity in Orange County, California. month, six thousand mile road trip Appreciating our new home, we membership is lucky to live in one the sunrise and She lives in Beverly Hills with her thru the southern United States. I had both felt that being involved with of the greatest big-city residential enjoying a cup of husband David and daughter Reagan. never driven in those areas previously. the BCA would be the best way we environments on earth. Paul moved coffee in my gar- Jacqueline has Not one car honked at me, nor was could contribute to our neighbor- to the canyon in den and the peace had a long his- there so much as a scratch on my car hood. I attended my first meeting 2003 -- and does and tranquility of tory of attend- when the trip was completed. Ironi- about nine months ago and was im- not plan on leav- the canyon being andveryone partici- cally, this terrible accident happened pressed with the individuals and the ing. “It is such fore the traffic pating seems in local to went thru three blocks from my home. format in which issues were being a pleasure to live E reminds me that andknow there’s national a the red light at the hustle and addressed. I wanted to be involved in a quiet rustic David Berger charities.lot of police Her on pa- Hutton and proceeded to The Aftermath. but did not know what would be an canyon in the bustle of city life volunteertrol within workthe city limits of tailgate my car and flash its bright I had totaled my beloved 2001 appropriate area of contribution. middle of one is but a short distance away,” says Da- includesBeverly Service Hills. However, as soon lights at me. The driver then crossed Toyota Rav 4, but it had saved my I felt that if I attended meetings of the world’s t is 8:00pm in the Canyon on a Wednesday evening in August. The moon is vid. For most of the time that David foras you Sight cross Aid the city line on Bene- the double yellow line and tried to life. I went to my doctor to find out and expressed support eventually great mega-cit- full, the color and shape of a perfect melon ball. The recent brush fires have has lived in the canyon, his profes- todict theCanyon Blind, Drive you can expect to pass me at the most dangerous blind that I had a fractured rib and a bad I could find the right area for my ies. When I’m tinted the sky in Autumn shades. I rather like the moon in its amber glow, sional life was in downtown Los An- C.H.O.Cencounter a Hos- speedingJacqueline driver, a driverSacks curveI on Benedict, at Yoakum Drive. bump on my forehead all caused by geles where he was a Deputy District talents. Paul Rhorer at home, it’s like homey, comforting. The power has been out since 4:00pm and as darkness falls “I don’t recall this on the disclosure list.” pital,who crossesThe Well- a double yellow line at The car forced me off the road. My the airbags. The knocked over tele- I feel extremely fortunate to have I’m in the coun- over the Canyon the only sound is crickets. We have no idea how much noise Attorney. As such, he had little time nessa blind Comunity, curve to get and ahead BeStirred. of you, or In car hit a mail box, then a parked car phone pole was immediately tempo- been elected to the board. With my try with “the birds and the beasts” we live with until the power goes out, then, remarkably the only sounds are liv- for anything other than law enforce- Marcha car going 2005 through she started a red anlight. annual It’s in a driveway and finally crashed into rarily bandaged with wood and chains landscape development background I -- but then I can drive down the hill ing things, not mechanical. I sit outside reading a magazine in the last daylight, ment. However, David recently be- Fashionhappened Show to all forof us, Service especially for Sightafter a telephone pole which was knocked and can be viewed on the westside of plan to proactively participate in areas and participate in a vibrant urban life- knowing that with evening will come total darkness. I can hear a lone deer on came active in the BCA as a result of a Picnic for Gordon Aidnightfall, to the and Blind. it’s turned It is into a national a driv- down by the impact of the collision. Benedict at the blind curve at Yoa- his foray into local politics. David that effect the overall appearance and style. Living in Benedict Canyon, the far hillside crunching through dried leaves looking for anything green to eat. charitying nightmare. aimed atWe eliminating have two police- child- The air bags went off in my car caus- kum Drive. was a candidate in the 2009 election function of the canyon and its wild- we really get the best of everything -- The sound is amplified by the silence around her. Darkness falls and I close my by Barbara Nichols hoodmen onblindness duty to relating cover to an disease area from and ing panels on my dashboard to go fly- I reported the accident to the po- for Los Angeles City Attorney. “Run- life. urban life, with bobcats and coyotes magazine, and the last hoof-falls fade away as my lone deer goes looking for a orSunset genetic to Mulhollandinheritance. andIt also from funds the ing thru the car. The car immediately lice and to my insurance company. ning in the election made me aware I own a Landscaping & Design thrown in. I am happy to serve on the sheltered resting spot. I too go inside looking for my own resting spot for the n February 21, 2009 the station more comfortable for our optical405 Freeway related to medical Doheny research. Drive. Ev-She filled with a smoky type of dust from After thinking about the situation I de- of the importance of associations like Group in Los An- Board’s Land Use Committee where evening. No television blaring, no air conditioning hum, not even the purr of a Benedict Canyon Associa- dedicated fire fighters. wasery day able that to raise I’ve usedover Benedict$55,000 for to the air bags. I was in a state of shock. cided to contact the Benedict Canyon the BCAtion in giving held an voice afternoon to the par-con- geles and main- I canThe use eventmy professional was attended skills by to Sta as-- thousand digital devices can be heard. Just me, the Canyon and the crickets. O theand charity from my at thehome first I’ve annual wondered Fashion to I had never experienced the air bags Association and our councilman Jack tycerns with of cakeresidents.” and sodas David at ourhopes Fire to tain two differ- sisttion a neighborhood 99 Friends of I truly Gordon, love.” BCA I always try to imagine life here decades ago. It almost doesn’t matter if Show.myself Jacquelinewhen will isI belooking the next forward vic- going off in an accident before. My Weiss’s office to hopefully help pre- Stationuse the experience Number 99 he on gained Mulholland in local ent contractor’s members When and not Gordon’s at home widow in Benedict Diane. it’s twenty, thirty, forty or fifty years ago, I know it was quieter. Fewer houses, totim helping of one theof theseBenedict reckless Canyon drivers. As- first reaction was that the car was on vent this from happening again. Dur- Drive.politics The to enhanceget-together the with effectiveness our fire licenses. I am Canyon,Diane expressed Paul is a her land appreciation use and trans- for fewer people, less traffic and no illegal leafblowers. Always a more gentle life- sociationEvery week this there’s year. ■ another accident, fire. I immediately got out of the car ing this process I learned that someone fightersof the BCA. celebrated David the left gift the ofDistrict a new also Master actionalour recognition real estate of Gordon’s lawyer at contribu Manatt,- andstyle sat than down in the on city the onlydriveway minutes to try away. or some type of property damage by had been killed three weeks before my picnicAttorney’s table Officefor the fire in station 2009 donat- when he Sergeant In the Phelpstions to & Station Phillips. 99 and He felt represents the new and Forclear decades my head. the CanyonI realized has I hadbeen a retreat for people who choose a differ- a vehicle on Benedict Canyon Drive. accident in a similar accident on Cold- edwas by appointed the membership as a Special of the Assistant BCA. US Army Re- governmentalpicnic table was entities,a wonderful nonprofit gift in justent wayexperienced of life from a near the death city. car It isac -just that as time moves on that uniqueness Here’s my story. water Canyon. Officer Tucker of the Theto newly picnic elected table was Los given Angeles in honor City serves with the educationalhis memory. institutions,The firefighters developers on duty cident.begins toDazed, fade andI tried is toharder walk toback find. to Sundays in the Canyon are always good. LAPD who took my police report had ofAttorney Gordon Carmen Smith, Trutanich.a past President of 3rd Criminal andjoined property in the owners celebration in land remember use and- myThey home. are relatively I didn’t have quiet a comparedcell phone to the rest of the week, and all that is left The Accident. spent many years patrolling our area BCA, long time BCA Board Member Investigations entitlementing Gordon matters.and Diane’s He many works contri with- On Tuesday evening May 5, withof the me, way and it nowas. lights Occasionally were on near you will hear some inconsiderate neighbor and was aware of the serious problems. andROBERT dedicated KESSLER supporter of Station Division(CID), governmentalbutions. Enough officials, cake and private beverages parties 2009, I was on my way down to the thefire siteup a of power the accident.tool or an Halfwayoverly ambitious gardener decide to trim trees on She informed me that the traffic lights 99. MyA plaque wife, with Lynda, Gordon’s and I name pur- 506th Military andwere nonprofit left for the entities other firefighters to create devel- who Rite Aid Pharmacy in Beverly Hills througha Sunday. my Iwalk, am happy a neighbor to report driving that I have stopped more than one chainsaw Robert Kessler on Benedict hadn’t been reset in many (“Inchased Memory our home of Gordon in June Smith”) 2007 on is Police Corp in opmentwould come solutions on duty that later are in economi- the day. to pick up a prescription. It was byin mygave bathrobe me a ride and home. slippers. I immedi Just -for effect mind you, sometimes I have to years and may contribute to the exces- attachedPortola Drive. to the While table. living Gordon in a diedvery Long Beach. I callyWe wish and oursocially firefighters viable. In at addition,Station 99 10:45 pm and I was turning left onto atelychange passed into the out. bathrobe At the timeand slippers I was to make the point. I value Sundays in sive speeding in the late hours. notactive long and ago congested while saving neighborhood the lives attended Robert E. Smith School Pauland Stationactively 71 participates a safe fire inseason, the con- and Benedict Canyon from Hutton Drive. homethe Canyon alone. because When Ithey awoke speak a fewto me of the past, of how life in the Canyon ofin manyVenice others Beach, in awe boating discovered accident. the of Business at the University of sideration,remind all our drafting residents and to passage clear their of The light had changed and I had the hoursused tolater be, Inature fully realizedfirst, then what people. had The Next Step. EveryoneBenedict Canyonwho knew area Gordon on the was advice not Marylandnual Fire and Station completed Open Housestudies for at statebrush and and localreport laws any andunsafe special fire con use- right of way to make my turn. From just Nowhappened I find to thatme. a Mygood body long was power outage in the evening can give me that I’m writing this article to make surprisedof our real by estatehis heroism. agent. For It wasmany a SeattleStation 99,Pacific raising and money Fachhochschule for needed districtsditions to to the facilitate brush clearance smart division growth, the moment I made my turn I noticed soresame and feeling bruised of beingand my surrounded forehead had by nature. It’s just like Walden Pond. (Except ■ yearsdrastic Gordon change participated from the in beach the an- to Wurzburg-Schwienfurtrescue equipment and to makeGermany. the transit-relatedof the Fire Department. density and ■ the provi- a car speeding behind me. The car ait’s major not inbump Walden.) on it. I (And went there’sback to nothe pond.) Cont. pg. 8

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had an early career as a heavyweight comic book decade of the 1940’s alties from syndication of the Super- cards that play music when opened; (Solvents/Automotive/Flammables/ add battery recycling collection con- etween 1905 and 1940 several neighborhoods and business communi- n 1973 a very special couple, Sandy and Jerry Mar- tending the next Monday night meeting of the BCA. Her boxer competing in the Golden had launched its main star in DC man show which could not keep up Electronics) collection centers. tainers at 40 stores. Athleticgolis, shoes moved (made to Benedict before 1997)Canyon from Culver City. humor along with her persuasive, engaging attitude was Gloves. ties His in nosethe city was of brokenLos Angeles nine installedcomics’ decorative Superman. street lighting. The superhero Those with his bachelor lifestyle. with flashing lights in soles; and The closest one to Benedict Can- Keep in mind: They may not have known it back then, but their for- hard to resist, and almost anyone she met who lived in the times,B and he was encouraged to give had become a household word. In Despite the reputation of being Mercury maze games. yon is the UCLA S.A.F.E. Center, Collections are often suspended years have been referred to as the era of ornamental lighting in Los An- I up his boxing passion by his mother 1951, George starred in the Lippert a womanizer, George Reeves was in tuitous move was to change the profile of Benedict550 Charles Canyon E. Young Canyon Dr. West, was Los eventually when persuaded it is raining. to attend a meeting. geles. While functional, the lights also provide a sense of identity for each com- in order to preserve his good looks. programmer Superman vs. the Mole reality more like the mild-mannered Whatforever. is not accepted at Household Angeles, 90095. It operates Their Thurs- enthusiasm andIt just is against plain candor the law were to transport hard to munity. There is the ornate lamp that lights the streets of Holmby Hills, known as days through Saturdays between more than 15 gallons or 125 pounds of George became interested in act- Men. This served as the introduction Clark Kent that he played for years. Hazardous Initially Waste their Dropoffs: paths crossed, seemingly by accident, resist. Most people would not only attend that first meeting and singing while in high school. to the Superman television series His portrayal of Superman brought the hours of 8:00am and 2:00pm. hazardous waste to collection sites. Model 866A. There is the Bel-Air 11, a short pole topped by a billowy lamp that Ammunition, explosives, ra- ing, but they would wind up staying and becoming part He eventually took acting lessons at in which George starred from 1952 out fans of all ages, to meet him and when they met at the wedding of their respectiveElectronic soror- waste is accepted only Residents are limited to a total dioactive material, bio-medical and theis found Pasadena only in Playhouse Bel-Air. In where Bel-Air he Estates through we see anotherits cancellation model. in There 1957. was The a lot of obtain his autograph. George loved ity and fraternity presidents. How couldon they Saturdays. possibly For information,of the BCA call Board ofof Directors six pieces largely of electronic due in one waste way per or pathological wastes, tires, paper, starredpride in inthe several design and productions. craftsmanship He of theoriginal lights, as series each wasneighborhood shot in black strived and for a separatethe public. identity. One writer, On James Beaver have known back then that this chance meeting1-800-98-TOXIC would be a (1-800-988-6942).another to Sandy or Jerry.visit. Small items (computer mice, computer software and bulky Items The City of Beverly Hills has a cables, modems, cell phones, etc.) metOlympic an actress Boulevard, there thenamed lamp Ellenora posts are particularlywhite, but ornate was with switched a dragon to colorat the intop. Thediscovered Bundy, now that called he was a “totally de- foreshadowing for getting married themselves, moving to They will be sadly missed not only at the BCA meet- Needles. After nine years of marriage 1954. George had become an instant cent person. I honestly never spoke such as furniture, refrigerators, one-day HHW/E-Waste collection can be packed in a carton box and Benedict Canyon, and each separately becoming president ings, but by everyone they have touched in their many theyThe Walker, eventually after divorced. The Walker Reeves Company which manufactured it, is not surprisingly toinstalled anyone on who Bundy didn’t like him a lot.” washing machines/dryers, and con- date per year. Check local papers for that carton will be considered one ventionalof the BCA? ovens. Jerry came to this position naturally as he years of residence in Benedict Canyon. The BCA Board gainedDrive. Each the attention neighborhood of Hollywood appeared determined to outdo the next. There are approximatelyHe made 600 many designs personal appearances date and time. item. Talkin’ trash in your household producers and in 1939 he was select- as Superman and had a genuine affec- was able toWhere combine to go: his talents and skills as In a addition, success- The Cityof Directors of Los An- wish themshould well be in atheir regular new part home of yourin North fam-- in a system of over a quarter million street lights in service to the city of Los Angeles. ■ ed to play one of the Tarleton twins tion for his young fans. Small chil- ful attorney The City and of City Los CouncilmanAngeles’s Bu- in Culvergeles City Departmentwith his of ern Public California. Works We whoily’s recycling program. knew them It was on an early foggy morning walk a couple of years ago that I first encountered the comforting in Gone with the Wind. He spent the dren often poked, punched or kicked steadfast desire to contribute to the community in which he best will be forever grateful next few years playing various roles him to see if he was really “made glow of the Model 895 Shepherd’s Crook design. The design is recognizableGeorge by its distinctive short pole lived. Sandy’s uncanny ability to command the attention for their immeasur- able at Warner Bros., Paramount and 20th Reeves of steel.” He often played practical topped by an ornate hook and ball-shaped lamp. These are seen only in Benedict Canyon. I needed to Century Fox. He was praised by jokes on the crew and cast over the of a room, along with her organizational skills learned2009 as a BCacontributions to our lives fansknow and more received about these rave lonely reviews sentries for that would have stories to tell if they could speak.course of filming the one hundred teacher in Culver City and Beverly Hills, made her a natu- and our community. performances In 1925 the in city Lydia created (1941) the and Bureau So of Streetnational Lighting celebrity which after oversees the the initial installation and and four maintenance episodes of the Superman ral for the position of president of BCAMembership as well. They just Premium■ Gift Proudly We Hail (1943). series aired and he was astonished at series. may have been the only couple in the history of the BCA of all George street illumination.was drafted into In 1927the U.S. there werethe twenty-one sudden attention. model 895 Shepherd’s Crook light Jackpoles Larson installed (Jimmy Olsen) and where both husband For theand 2009 wife Benedict served successfulCanyon Association terms as Membership Drive, the BCA Membership Committee Armyin Benedict and inCanyon. 1943 These he was provided trans- the canyon The with Superman its first castelectric had illumination. restric- NoelThe poles Neill begin (Lois 400 Lane) both remem- president. Weis fondlyoffering call a free them BCA “BCA’s embroidered First Couple”. multi-use Picnic Blanket Tote in an English Plaid of ferredfeet south to theof Clearview U.S. Army Drive Air Forcesand extend 1,000tive contracts, feet north forestalling of De Camp other Drive. act- There seemsbered himto be as no a his-noble Southern gen- and assigned to the Broadway show, ing roles. This prevented them from tleman, with a sign on his dressing Together canyonthis dynamic colors: duo green, worked brown, diligently black and and white. tire- The Blanket-Tote will be sent torical basis for the limits of their installation; however, it is difficult to tell since the city has destroyed Winged Victory, produced by and for taking longterm employment on ma- room door that read: lessly as respective leaders of the BCA. They were both the Army Air Forces. He had a long jor films, stage plays, or other series to you upon receipt of your paid BCA Membership at the Eucalyptus any documentation. The property owners had to pay for the cost of installation and operation“Honest” of the George, lights. the people’s friend. relentless in their efforts to serve the community in which Broadway run as well as a national work. While the role of Superman One could only imagine that the well entrenched movie colony living in the Canyon at the time stepped Level ($250.00) and above. The blanket features a heavy duty tour and a movie version of the play. apparently saved George Reeve’s Fifty years later as I stand in my they lived and loved so dearly. Their home was always Reevesup with wasthe funds later so transferred as not to be to outdone the bycareer, their itneighbors permanently in Beverly typecast Hills him. who purchasedkitchen their making street coffee, gazing out open for countlesswaterproof BCA backingwith meetings anda soft social plaid gatherings. fleece lining which folds Armylights inAir 1915. Forces’ First Motion Pic- He had found his career floundering the window toward the rear lawn, The summer BBQ at Sandy and Jerry’s became a yearly ture Unit where he made training and made an appearance as a wagon I imagine for a brief moment the into its own handle for storage and portability. A generous 59” x The city’s policy has been to replace old street lights with newer technology and is currently commit- tradition where all of us on the board would meet to share films. train leader in Disney’s Westward friend I never had the privilege to home-made food,51” when catch open. up Whether on the latest you are happenings having a picnic and in the Canyon, waiting ted to Upon rewire his old return light poles from with service brighter andHo, morethe Wagons! efficient (1956), bulbs. butI commend he was the citymeet of standing Los Angeles by the large sycamore challenges inin the line canyon, for tickets while for theat the next same Miley time Cyrus basking concert or just in line outside your bank Georgefor maintaining found it difficultthe historic to fabricfind goodof our individualforced by communities. the producer The to Benedict wear a Canyontree, Association smiling back is at me. Superman roles. Many movie studios had shut heavy beard to hide his identity. It is alive in the memories of all those in the warmth and hospitality of our hosts. working with Senior Engineering Manager, Stan Horwitz, of the Bureau of Street Lighting to restore our checking on its solvency, you will want a stylish, comfortable place to sit down and spread out. As down or slowed down production is well known that George was dis- who “knew” him so well. ■ Both Sandy and Jerry contributed immeasurably to the duringtreasured the fixtures. war. He starred in several satisfied with the one-dimensional BCA and all usual,of its varioussupply is projects limited andso sign endeavors. up today andSandy become a BCA Member in stylish comfort. “B” pictures before landing the title role as Superman and the salary of I encourage all of you to take the time to slow down while driving through the canyonIn Memory and pay of George Reeves was probably single handedly responsible for drafting half role in The Adventures of Sir Gala- $5,000.00 per week. He was only homage to these twenty one pillars of the night that have brought a comforting ambiance“Faster to our com-than a speeding bullet, more of the members of the BCA Board of Directors. While she had (1949), but he mostly played the paid when the show was in produc- powerful than a locomotive, able to BCA Hotline: 310.553.4222 (4BCA) Website: www.BenedictCanyon.org partmunity of the for villainover eighty in lesser years. roles. ■ tion; however, George had other op- leap tall buildings in a single bound” manned the BCA Hotline answering endless questions, she In 1949 George moved to New tions for making a living, but those never missed an opportunity to seduce the caller into at-

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Letterdon’t Letfrom This the Presidentrattle you 60 years ago in Benedict Canyon by Don Fenmore

With the change in cli- man habitation, and therefore feel minutes of the bite, consideration mate, rattlesnake season less threatened and less inclined to should be given to possibly driv- Wis now unpredictable. A rattle as a warning before striking. ing the victim to the hospital rather Benedict Canyon few pointers provided by the very than waiting for a paramedic. An- helpful and knowledgeable Fire Cap- • If you find a rattlesnake on your other technique to save time is to Association tains Steve Resnick and Donna Lee, property, call 911 (preferably on start driving the victim to the hos- and Fireman Mike McNeal at our lo- your land line since it will enable pital, and advise the 911 dispatch- cal Fire Station 99 on Mulholland at the emergency responders to more er what type and color car you’re OUR MISSION: Beverly Glen are important to keep readily locate the source of the driving, and your approximate lo- To promote, advance, further and protect the community interests and general welfare of in mind. You came in numbers and youcall) filled and therequest room. that Civic either minded animal and dedicatedcation, to soour the community, paramedics can find the homeowners and residents residing in the general area of Benedict Canyon Drive. you, the residents of Benedict Canyon,control made or the the fireBenedict department Canyon Association’s be you enroute2009 Annual and transfer the victim • The WesternMeeting Diamond a grand success. Back We aredispatched tremendously immediately grateful to to Drs. remove Larry Elderto and their Marcia ambulance. Selz Attemptingfor this approach should be discussed first WHO ARE WE? Rattlesnakes,generously which giving we have their intime, professionalismthe snake. and wit to moderate our 5th District Candidates’ 25080 BCA Newsletter Summer 2008 7/11/08 12:41 PM Page 10 with the 911 dispatcher. We are a 100% volunteer organization made up of area residents. Benedict Canyon,Forum. Their can be expertise readily made this an enlightening, lively event and the fantastic turnout indicat- All of our work is funded by donations. We are not sanctioned by any entity. identifieded byto all the of thefact Council they areDistrict (a) • 5 Should candidates you bethat unlucky Benedict enough Canyon to is a cohesive and formidable BCA Newsletter (310) 553-4BCA benedictcanyon.org • Most important is to try to avoid be- considerablypresence thicker in thanthis city.the non- We also thankbe bitten, the management (a) call 911 of immediately the Beverly Hills Hotel for graciously ing bitten in the first place. Be alert venomousproviding snakes in us the the area Rodeo such Room for our meeting. We always appreciate their hospitality. WHAT DO WE DO? and request that a paramedic be and watch where you’re stepping. Seen in the as gardener and gopher snakes, (b) dispatched to your location; (b) lie Monitor ongoing projects, programs and policies by private entities and city Benedictagencies outside Canyonour area The strength of Benedict Canyon is and always has been a communal effort.Rattlers Your are involve- known to stretch out have more triangular heads, and down and remain calm so as to not which may impact or set precedent for land use and development2008 BCA within “Trees the of canyon.Support” Donor Program Roster ment helps to prevent environmental damage, protect public safety, and preserveon the our warm chosen concrete steps leading Canyon Association OAK TREE Kim O’Brien Ferdinand & Lennie Fam Richard & Sandy Mosk (c) usually have a rattle for a tail, accelerate the spread of the venom; Monitor crime, safety, traffic, development and qualityThe David of Geffen life Foundation in theKevin & Elizabethcanyon. Parry Ruth Felmus Mary Ann Musico way of life, our homes, and the beauty of Benedict Canyon. Passionate aboutup ourto one’s Canyon, house, the where they can (1) Anonymous Lee PolsterBenedict & Marguerite Cascio-Polster CanyonDon & Sandy Association Fenmore Maud Nadler Philip Proctor & Melinda Peterson Alan Fine Melville & Alice Nahin but not always (if it has fallen off). (c) do not use any type of tourni- SYCAMORE TREE Jill Rau Philip Forte C.R. Neu & V. Ambrosini We have four seats on the Bel Air-Beverly Crest Neighborhood StevenCouncil, RosenwasserBoard & Kelli Sager of SamuelDirectors & Ardyth Freshman Anthony E. Nicholas Benedict Canyon Association (BCA) helped originate the Hillside Ordinance,be inadvertentlywhich specifi- stepped on in the by Kevin Parry Alex & Youki Bouzari Michael & Lori Eisenberg Lou & Joanne Savage Evelyn Furtak-Dorfman Barbara Nichols Everyone in the household should quet or extraction device; and (d) Rodney Kemerer & Lindsay Doran William Scheetz Carla Hacken & Lorraine Gallacher Art & Daniele Ochoa cally pertains to construction in the hills. Our board members continue to workevening with or the while City to picking up the an officially recognized component of our cityMichael government. J. Libow Link K. Schwartz James & Donna Gallagher Colleen O’Rourke Armand & Marie Marciano Robert SchwartzE &xEcutivE Karen Breslow HarlandcommittEE Green William & Nieva O’Toole be taught how to recognize them. keep the extremity in a neutral po- Larry & Nickie Miner Linell Shapiro George & Nana Gregory Othella T. Owens update this vital legislation and we remain vigilant about matters that violatemorning and attempt newspaper. to Bikers and We have one executive seat on The Federation of HillsideFred and & Joan Nicholas CanyonSheldon Associations. & Andrea Shapiro Marvin & Inger Gross Eddie Pinchasi Anthony Peju Diane Nickie Sherman Smith Miner Paul & Renee President Haas Gary & Nita Polinsky They can strike at a distance of Jamie Tisch Renee & Art Spence Roger Halfhide & Patricia McVerry Max Ramberg sition if possible – it is not neces- hikers should stay out of the brush (1) Anonymous Melissa Rosenberg & Lev L. Spiro Stan & Mimi Handman Stephen & Carol Randall circumvent The Ordinance. We interface with the City of Los Angeles Planning Department, Preservation and beautification of our Canyon. Larry Michael Steinman & Lucy Chasteen Suzar William & Christine Vice-President Harper John Rieber & Alex Duda EUCALYPTUS TREE Walter & Bernadine Towns In Memory of Chick Harris Andrew Robinson approximately 1/3 of their body Glen Williams & Elizabeth Hirsch James & Jean Harris Paul Rohrer sary to raise or lower it below the since rattlesnakes are masters of Steven Banchik Barbara Nichols Vice-President City Council, Fire Department, Police Department and the State of California’s Santa Monica Barbara L. Berkowitz (7) Anonymous Cynthia & Robert Hart Gil & Val Romoff Robert & Mary Herman In Memory of Sheldon Rosenfeld Joni Berry VeraPINE Dunn TREE Secretary length, and their strike is extremely level of the heart. camouflage. Golfers who hit their Jacqueline Bisset Edward & Sherry Heyman Saul Rosenzweig Mountains Conservancy to protect our interests. We also meet with property owners and project Michael Chasteen Robert Alan & Maria Fine Abeloff Bruce & LynnTreasurer Heymont Jim & Rachelle Rosten Rafe Cohen Elaine & Dennis Abramson Arthur & Gwen Hiller Jack Roswal WHAT DO WE PROVIDE FOR OUR MEMBERS?Deborah Adri Tom Holliday & Stacy Phillips Roman & Ida Russ fast and powerful, so keep a very ball into a brush area should leave Hal & Marta Cooper applicants regarding many and diverse aspects of land use in Benedict Canyon. Ted & Karen Coyne Michael & Elaine Agran David & Susan Horn Joanne Sackheim Ken & Randee Devlin Doris Alexander Louis Hurlburt Martin & Marylin Salvin Annual meeting for members at the BeverlyVera DunnHills HotelJim AndersonA & dministrAtivELynn Fireside Terry Jackson AssistAnt John & Gayle Samore safe distance from them. Baby • The two closest hospital emergency the ball where it is unless they Len & Nancy Jacoby Barry & Nancy Sanders David & Barbara Elson Sima & Bijan Ansari In Memory of Dr. Gene Feldman Gordon & Nancy ArmstrongClaire CarafelloJoel Jaffe Robert & Margaret Sanford Please come to a monthly BCA Board meeting to find out more about what we do and join Burton & Nanette Forester Mr. & Mrs. William Axelrod Elizabeth James Kenneth A. Schwartz rattle snakes are especially dan- can clearly see it is in an open Monthly meetings open to the public at the Beverly Hills Women’s Club Ricky Jay & Chrisann Verges Samuel Schwartz rooms from Benedict Canyon are Evans Frankenheimer Thomas Barry Sidney & Linda Furie George & Carolyn Bender Preston Johnson & Vicki Martin Arthur and Arlene Schwimmer us in our endeavors. We are residents of Benedict Canyon like you, we volunteer our time and David & Bridget Hedison Joshua & Jenn Berman Harold Josephson Martin & Sheila Seaton gerous since they will discharge at UCLA [310/825-2111] and the area not near any brush which Representation at greater Los Angeles civicUrban Hirschmeetings III Gary & Valerie Bird AdvisorsPete Kameron Evvy Shapero Richard & Dea Holesapple Paul & Marie-France Bloch Greg & Susan Kay Norm & Libby Shapiro effort to Benedict Canyon. Each one of us is a monetary donor as well. In this era of uncertain- Chapin & Tabby Hunt Ronald Boldt & DavidJudith Shelton Elson,Bernard Esq Kester – Legal Betty Shelhamer their entire venom supply on the Sherman Oaks Hos- could be shielding a camouflaged Representation at the West Los Angeles divisionStuart & Shirley of Jaffe LAPDEllen Brown Sanjay Khiani Barbara Shuler Barbara Jaynes RodneyRobert & KemererJoann Burch – MembershipMichael James Kopcha and NewsletterJay J. Silverman & Janet Wood ty, the need for each and every household in Benedict Canyon to have current membership in the In Memory of Gloria Kahn Jan & Ron Cannan Rosa Koppens Brent Smith & Lisa Engel first strike. Whereas 50% of the pital on Van Nuys coiled rattler. Losing your $1.50 Gertrude Kline Jeff & Judy Caren Herbert Kramer Cortez Smith Emergency preparedness informationMartin Krell Betty ChaplinMichael VignieriJerzy Kupiec – Land Use Stanley & Susan Sokoloff BCA is particularly relevant. With your continued dedication and devotion, Benedict Canyon Ian La Frenais Larry Chrysler Don & Hope Kurz Andrew Solt & Claudia Falkenburg golfball is not worth being bitten Andrea Left Eric Cleveland & Annette Stanton Morrie & Patti Lachman Bernard & Wendy Sparer first strike of a mature snake may Blvd [818/981-7111]. Norman & Helen Lapor In Memory of Joseph Stefano Regularly published newsletterHenry Lindemann Cristina Colissimo & Jordana Franzheim Gene Lucero & Marcia Williams G. Collins Brian LaSage & Afsaneh Malaekeh Jeff & Annie Stein will remain lovely, safe and sound. Mr. & Mrs. Alessio CoppolamEmbErs-HowardAt-L & CarolArgE Levy Steve & Rosalie Tenenbaum involve either no venom injection by a rattler that could Gerald & Sandra Margolis Both have adequate Dorothy J. Marlowe Mark & Maggie Damon Mark Liszt & Karyl Sisson Andrew R. Tennenbaum Hotline: (310) 553-4BCA Sally Mason CarmenDavid D’Angelo, Berger Jr. Elaine LotwinMary Ann MusicoGordon & Phoebe Trachtenberg possibly take Margaret Maw Marvin & Patti Demoff Thomas & Linda Markovitz In Memory of Dudley Trudgett (a “dry bite”) or very small injec- supplies of anti-venom Farhad & Roya Melamed MorrisMarcy & Marlene Braiker Dennis Lowell & WendeElizabeth Mate ParryMichael & Michele Vignieri Please take the time now to fill out the membership form conveniently enclosed in this news- Website: www.benedictcanyon.orgGeoff Miller & Kathryn Scott Eddie DeOchoa & Denise Anthony Maureen McQuiston Robert J. Wagner Donald Fenmore Marci Merliss Paul Rhorer Brandt & Tobi Wax your life. ■ Mark & Irene Montgomery Raul Diaz & Viktoria Temesvary tion of venom since it is intended on hand. It is important Eustace Moore Joe Distefano & Beth Rubin Ron Michaelson & Lucinda Cowell Barry Weinstock letter and mail it along with your check. If you would like to know how the membership funds Mr. & Mrs. James Murphy NassirRobert Ebrahimi Kessler Claudia MirkinSteven RosenwasserJacques & Lynne Wertheimer Diane Naegele Joseph & Marilyn Eisenberg Mark & Sylvia Morton Lawrence & Nancy Wolf as a warning. However, the second Rick Nicita & Paula Wagner DonatasDonald & Viktorija Loze Empakeris William MontgomeryJacqueline SacksShirin & Peyman Yadegar are allocated, please come to a BCAto remember Board of Directors the time meeting of held the second Monday of every Linda Essakow Alex & Dagmar Moscowicz Greg & Virginia Young Mark Montgomery Joanne Savage(11) Anonymous strike will month,definitely 7:00pm, involve Beverly a con- Hills Women’sthe bite Club, and the Benedict length Canyon Drive, southwest corner at WHEN AND WHERE DO WE MEET? Donations received after June 20, 2008 will appear in our next newsletter Summer 2008 10 Volume V Issue 12 siderable Chevy injection Chase. of venom, Also visit so our newof website the snakewww.benedictcanyon.org. for Thank you in advance for The Second Monday of every month nEwsLEttEr committEE avoid that joining,at all cost. and we look forward to seeingpurposes you. of ad- Beverly Hills Women’s Club Rodney Kemerer – Editor Vera Dunn ministering the (Benedict Canyon Drive @ Chevy Chase Drive) Elizabeth Parry • Rattlesnakes don’t always rattle anti-venom. If 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. Kevin Parry – Photography Mark Blatchford – Cover Drawing before striking. The Fire Depart- the victim can Open to the public ments are finding that these snakes be transported Free parking Copyright © 2009 by are becoming more comfortable to an emergency The Benedict Canyon Association Nickie Miner Refreshments All Rights Reserved in their environment close to hu- President,room Benedict within sixCanyon Association

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