HOLIDAY LIGHTS PROGRAM – Holiday Lights will be lit on November 26^th.  This year we have lights twinkling at the corner of Arbutus and Chalon Roads, more trees are lit, and new additions in the 2600 block of MCR. MCA has upgraded the electrical capacity at the entrance to Mandeville and several homes to insure that the lights stay lit.

We need your donations to make our most-loved program even better.
If you'd like to make a contribution please send a check to:

MCA
1782 Westridge Road,
LA 90049

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

FIRE ON THE WESTSIDE
Quick & Efficient LAFD Response Diverts Disaster

All of Mandeville Canyon is grateful for the quick and expedient response of our LAFD and LAPD crews last month as fire ripped its way to the ridges bordering our Canyon. The fire burned about 100 acres near Interstate 405 for more than seven hours before 400 firefighters were able to get it under control. Mandeville Canyon was under a potential evacuation order. Lead Officer Phil Enbody kept us posted every 30 minutes as to  developments and your Board and Block Captains stood ready with lists to contact neighbors. Thankfully there were no injuries and our brave firemen were able to manage the fire even with the high winds that picked up at daybreak. We all owe our valiant firemen, especially our very own Station 19 guys, a hearty thank you during this time of thanks and hope.

HELPING OUR FIREFIGHTERS
A Neighbor’s 1^st Hand Experience – October 23, 2008

We dodged a bullet this time; thankfully the fire was stopped before Mandeville. We also learned from it. Or we can, if we apply what we learned. It was early morning and completely dark outside. A strike team from Gardena arrived at our house ready to make a stand. One of the firemen had pertinent questions that in the dead of night were not obvious to him. What he asked of me I knew a lot, but in that moment not enough. “Where are the residences with pools we can pump from? Who has their own pool fire pumps; where is the street hydrant? Who was in the last fire to this area? Where did it come from and where did it go? What were the winds like then?” As I spouted off information, I knew I was good for my house and the pertinent information on pools for residences at least two houses in either direction from me, but not more. The firemen have the ability to pump pool water from their engines and use pools as their water source. It expands their coverage and in a bad situation may be their only source of water. I began to think how could we Canyonites be the most effective to firemen in the least amount of time. If we create a voluntary address water source map by addresses to show street hydrants which the firemen could not locate this time, along with pool locations and houses with pools and pumps. This could be on the canyon web site and downloadable to everyone. Our Gardena strike team was more than happy to serve. Our giving them the resources to succeed makes their job safer and more likely to be successful. Next time lets hand them a water source map with their coffee.

A THANKSGIVING DAY DOG TALE
Canyonites Rescue Hercules the Dog and Say Welcome to a New Family!

It’s a miracle in the making! A lost Yorkie reunited with his family after running 2 miles up the canyon in the middle of the road! The tale began with a barely 6 pound, 3 year old pooch who moved recently into a new home at the corner of Sunset and Mandeville. Hercules, confused in his new home, escaped and started running up the canyon. Followed by the love and grace of our canyon neighbors, he was rigorously protected and cared for during his amazing two mile journey! A dark SUV directly behind the pooch spearheaded the entire rescue by keeping the traffic at bay, honking his horn to alert oncoming drivers which also brought out other neighbors, all trying to save the wily dog. Although small, Hercules out maneuvered those trying to help him. Three cars back from the lead SUV, older kids from Shadow Canyon Lane saw the situation, called home asking their father to wait in the canyon ahead of the pooch no one could stop. He successfully diverted the pooch onto Shadow Canyon Lane, freeing up the 20-car motorcade on Mandeville. A Yorkie at full steam for two miles can only go so fast. But the pooch’s problems did not end and the rescue continued. Hercules hid himself under flood channel ditch boards sealed for 100 feet. The ensuing rescue involving several Shadow Canyon neighbors and kids rapidly pulling up the boards to save him.

It was a great success ending with our new residents reunited with their beloved dog. The Furbert Family said, “We are just so thankful!” The Shadow Canyon neighbors were glad to help, the youngest kids were heard saying, “This is the best day ever!” The neighbor who pull the yellow shirted Yorkie out of peril said, “My major worry after I rescued him was how will I cope bringing him into my home with 5 members and multiple dogs even temporarily. I prayed he had a tag on him and thankfully he did! This allowed us to reunite him immediately.” Hercules is safe thanks to our Mandeville Canyon neighbors who deserve a lot of credit for taking the time, love and care to protect its own.

CRIME REPORT

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY- MCA needs your help. We are looking for a volunteer Newsletter Editor to assist with the monthly publication our "MCA Today" and “Up Close In the Canyon” printed newsletter. If you’re interested please respond to news@MandevilleCanyonAssociation.com. Estimated time might be ½ to 1 day per month. It’s fun to be involved and you’ll meet a lot of swell people.

Contact us with Questions & Comments at: News@MandevilleCanyonAssociation.com