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Herald Publications - Torrance, El Segundo, Manhattan Beach, Hawthorne, Lawndale, & Inglewood Community Newspapers Since 1911 - (310) 322-1830 - Vol. 5, No. 23 - June 4, 2015 Local Centenarians Celebrate Inside 75th Wedding Anniversary This Issue

Certified & Licensed Professionals...... 10

Classifieds...... 4

Crossword/Sudoku...... 4

Film Review...... 4

Food...... 5

Legals...... 9

Police Reports...... 3

Real Estate...... 12

It was all smiles, congratulations, and blessings at the penthouse at the Doubletree Hotel in Torrance as Cirilo and Hosma Batangan celebrated their 75th Wedding Anniversary and their 100th birthday (for Cirilo) and 102nd birthday (for Hosma). Their 6 children and many grandchildren gathered from near and far for the magnificent celebration. On display were the Congressional Tribute and the Formal Sports...... 6 Congratulations from President Obama and the First Lady in addition to many other formal congratulations. Photo by TerriAnn Ferren.

TerriAnn in Torrance...... 7 Council Approves Purchase Order for Water Meters, Parts From Local Business By Cristian Vasquez radio-based meter reading [AMR] system instances there will be the installation of new In a unanimous vote, the Torrance Mayor being used today. meters but only as they would be needed and members of the city council approved a “This equipment has been used throughout due to regular wear-and-tear of the product. purchase order in the amount of $750,000 the city, successfully, since 2006,” Botiller “The City has standardized this equipment Weekend for Neptune Brand water meters, registers said. “The purchase order maintains the same with Neptune Technology Group Inc. water and parts. annual expenditure amounts as those that are meters and registers to fulfill this requirement,” Forecast “This is a recommendation jointly between currently in place.” states the staff report. “Equarius Waterworks general services and public works that the The AMR system and technologies used is the only authorized distributor in the State city council award a sole-source purchase by the city’s new water meters significantly of California for Neptune reading equipment, order to Equarius Waterworks of Torrance increases the meter-reading process as well as water meters, and parts.” Friday to furnish brand water meters, registers and providing improved accuracy with regards to Equarius Waterworks also happens to be AM Clouds/ parts on an as-needed-basis for a period of the data collected. While the purchase order a Torrance-based business and has been three years.” Torrance Fleet Services Manager is for mainly parts and services, in some See City Council, page 10 PM Sun Jasun Botiller said. The approval of the purchase orders becomes 67˚/57˚ effective July 1 and is set to expire on June 30, 2018. Funding for the purchase order is School Board Meeting Honors being made available through the Fiscal Year Saturday 2015-2016 Water Enterprise Fund Operat- Employees, Students, Retirees ing Budget. The staff report indicates that By Cristian Vasquez Janet Tajii, who is also completing her AM Clouds/ funding is expected to be available through Members of the Torrance School Board second year as president. PM Sun the same fund to pay for any needs that can hosted a special meeting Monday night at “Our first item is to honor Mrs. Dee Hardi- arise during Fiscal Year 2016-2017 and FY the Torrance City Hall council chambers son,” Torrance School Board Superintendent 68˚/59˚ 2017-2018. in order to honor retirees, employees, Dr. George Mannon said. “Mrs. Hardison “These are automated water-reader meter volunteers and students. has done many things in our community readings and this is for the continuation In a council chambers filled to capacity, and she has completed her second term as Sunday of ordering of parts, meter registers as the the Torrance School Board dedicated the the President of the Torrance Education projects are installed in other areas of the meeting to acknowledging and honoring Foundation and we want to honor her for Partly city or replaced as parts are needed to get several members of the school district’s her leadership, perseverance and all the switched out; just on going maintenance,” family. Among those recognized were work she put in for the Torrance Education Cloudy Botiller said. “Not that much difference from outgoing Torrance Education Foundation Foundation.” 70˚/61˚ what we do with our vehicles.” President Dee Hardison, who is complet- Also honored at the meeting were indi- In 2006 the city council approved for the ing her second year as president, as well viduals whom have retired or are scheduled city to replace its water meters from the as outgoing Torrance Council of PTAs See School Board, page 10 old manual system to the fully-automated, Page 2 June 4, 2015 TORRANCE TRIBUNE Green Hills Memorial Day Observance

By TerriAnn Ferren by the Wall, in addition to people taking rubbings, remembering the men and women on Photos by Chris Nishimura, unless otherwise specified the wall, and taking a moment to give honor to those who served and gave all they had. Over Memorial Day weekend near the top of Green Hills Memorial Park sat the Traveling Marines Ron Kovic, Todd Harris, and Jack Shuman met at the wall to remember those who Vietnam Wall. Boy Scouts, who spend Saturdays taking care of Veterans’ graves stopped sacrificed everything. •

Boy Scout Troop 683. Photo by TerriAnn Ferren. Marine Vietnam Veterans Jack Shuman, Ron Kovic, and Todd Harris. Photo by TerriAnn Ferren.

The Patriot Guard Riders transport the Memorial Day wreath to the Vietnam Memorial Moving Wall at the beginning of the ceremonies. Color Guards from many South Bay law enforcement and military groups were represented at the Memorial Day Observance.

Former Torrance Mayor Frank Scotto joined State Congressman Ted Lieu and Chaplain Milton Herring at the 30th annual Memorial Day Chaplain (LTC) Milton Herring (Ret) who gave the benediction at the Memorial Day observance is flanked by State Assemblymember Observance at Green Hills Memorial Park. All three are military veterans. David Hadley (L) and Steve Napolitano, Deputy to LA County Supervisor Don Knabe. KIDS BOWL FREE! 7 Days a Week – 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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Making a rubbing of a name on the Memorial Wall. Photo by TerriAnn Ferren. TORRANCE TRIBUNE June 4, 2015 Page 3 Torrance Chamber Awarded Advocacy Honors at State Capitol Legal Aid for Elders By Brandon Matson for Torrance for outstanding advocacy on behalf of small Marrying Over Fifty Chamber of Commerce businesses. Van Lingen, who is the president of Leaders of the Torrance Area Chamber of Van Lingen Towing and Pubic Service Impound By R. Christine Brown, you may have considered what you’d like to Commerce (TACC) traveled to Sacramento this in Torrance, assumed leadership of the Torrance southbayelderlaw.com do for them financially, and they’ve probably past week to meet with Torrance’s elected state Chamber’s government affairs operations in Coming together at 50-plus is different have some ideas about what they may one representatives in Sacramento about state issues 2014 where he has helped substantially grow from getting married in your 20s, particularly day inherit, a later-in-life marriage changes related to business. The meetings occurred in the chamber’s legislative advocacy program for when it comes to money. “You’ve had a this. It also complicates your estate planning, conjunction with the California Chamber of small businesses. “Rob has been instrumental to lifetime of solidifying your money beliefs” so speak with an experienced estate planning Commerce’s (CalChamber) annual Capitol the growth of our Government Affairs program,” and behaviors, says Janet Stanzak, president lawyer about the changes. The article advises Summit and Host Breakfast event, which oc- comments Duperron, “he is an individual filled of the Financial Planning Association. These that you discuss your decisions with your new curs every year during the week leading up to with passion for doing what is right for business.” are some ways to smooth the transition if spouse and adult kids to hopefully decrease the “House of Origin Deadline.” The deadline In 2014, Van Lingen worked closely with Cham- you’re tying the knot this summer. or eliminate the amount of controversy down marks a critical period in the Legislative process ber staff in setting the advocacy strategy that It’s true, marriage at 50 looks a lot differ- the line. You can also formalize these plans where hundreds of bills must be passed out resulted in a 76% success rate in stopping state ent than marriage at 25. And no, we aren’t in a prenuptial agreement. of their originating house in the Legislature legislation deemed bad for Torrance businesses. talking about the latest wedding fashions or In addition to a prenup, revisit your estate or face elimination. Most notably, the CalChamber recognized honeymoon destinations. Financially, there plan with a qualified estate planning attorney, During the summit, the TACC received the Van Lingen for his work advocating against is much to consider when getting married in addition to your beneficiary designations. Cal Chamber’s President’s Circle Award for the state’s recent Mandated Paid Sick leave past 50. Wills finish second to legal titles to real es- excellence in business advocacy and helping law. Although the law was passed in 2014, AARP Magazine published an article tate or beneficiary designations on financial titled “4 Smart Money Moves If You Marry accounts, as well as retirement plans and After 50” last summer (http://www.aarp.org/ insurance policies. Make any changes in money/budgeting-saving/info-2014/marriage- writing, and be careful with Social Security, money-matters.html) that did a great job of the article cautions. discussing some reminders before saying “I On last thing: if you’re close to 62 and do” after you turn age 50. These reminders want to apply for a former spouse’s Social will work for you if you are walking down Security benefit, you shouldn’t remarry, as the aisle this June, July, or August. you must be single at the time you apply. Talk about prior obligations. With age comes For more information and articles on various obligations like support payments and estate planning and elder law topics, please debts. Share your credit reports and scores, visit our website and sign up for our free and review previous divorce agreements for monthly e-newsletter. You can also friend our details about cash flow, assets and debts. law practice’s Facebook page (R Christine Don’t forget your adult children. Although Brown). •

Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce [TACC] members (L-R): Joe Ahn, Northrop Grumman; Brandon Matson, TACC; Rob Van Lingen, Van Lingen Towing; Donna Duperron, TACC President and CEO; Heidi Cunningham, TACC Chairwoman. Photo courtesy of Torrance Chamber of Commerce. Police Reports businesses comply with California employment Rob has since led an initiative in 2015 to help Robbery-Weapon 5/23/2015 10:17:28 ransacks and takes property/ jewelry, handgun laws. The Chamber was one of 28 Chambers in small businesses adapt to the new paid sick PM AMIE AVE & SPENCER ST Battery-Weapon/Agg 5/23/2015 11:23 the state to receive the award. TACC President leave mandate. Van Lingen chaired a Labor Suspects strike victim in the head, neck AM HAWTHORNE BLVD & 179TH ST and CEO, Donna Duperron, appreciates re- and Employment policy panel of attorneys and face with an unknown object and demand Suspect points BB gun at moving vehicles ceiving the award but understands that there and Human Resources leaders to help Tor- his property/ backpack, wallet, headphones, Burglary-Auto 5/23/2015 6:30:00 PM is more work to be done. “We take great rance businesses adapt to the new mandate. As cellphone 3300 BLOCK LOMITA BLVD pride in representing the interests of the Tor- part of his efforts, Van Lingen also directed Auto Theft 5/24/2015 8:00:00 AM 23800 Suspect(s) pries open window for entry rance business community with government the Chamber to establish a Paid Sick Leave BLOCK ARLINGTON AVE and takes property/third row seat and work very hard to do so to a very high Compliance Resources portal on its website Stolen vehicle: ‘08 Mazda Tribute Burglary-Auto 5/22/2015 11:40:00 PM degree. There is much to be done in the State with helpful compliance information. Vandalism 5/25/2015 2:00:00 PM 1400 4200 BLOCK REDONDO BEACH BLVD to help improve our business environment and Following the morning summit, Torrance BLOCK ELM AVE Suspect(s) smashes window for entry and the Torrance Chamber will continue to be an Business leaders, in partnership with leaders Suspect(s) slashes victim’s vehicle’s tires takes property/bag, laptop, clothes influential advocate for our local economy.” of the South Bay Association of Chambers of Burglary-Residential 5/23/2015 9:41:00 Vandalism 5/22/2015 6:30:00 PM 2700 In addition to the Chamber being recognized Commerce (SBACC), discussed issues facing PM 4100 BLOCK 175TH ST BLOCK SKYPARK DR for its advocacy body of work, the Chamber’s the state with members of the State Senate Suspect(s) smashes window for entry, Suspect(s) scratches victim’s vehicle’s paint Vice chair of Government Relations, Rob Van and Assembly who represent the South Bay. ransacks and takes property/ tablet, laptop Auto Theft 5/22/2015 12:46 PM 3100 Lingen, was recognized by the CalChamber as There was also a special presentation given Burglary-Residential 5/23/2015 10:05:06 BLOCK PACIFIC COAST HWY the state’s “Small Business Advocate of the Year,” by Attorney General Kamala Harris during PM 4100 BLOCK ARTESIA BLVD Stolen vehicle: ‘13 Ford Taurus an award given to a volunteer in recognition the morning seminar. • Suspect(s) smashes window for entry, See Police Reports, page 9 STARS & STRIPES AMERICAN MADE CLOTHING STORE Burkley & Brandlin LLP COME CHECK US OUT! GREAT CLOTHING INCLUDING DENIM, ATTORNEYS AT LAW HATS, BAGS, SHOES AND MORE LEE 101 USA, WOOLRICH, SAVE KHAKI, MINNETONKA MOCCASIN, Living Trusts/Wills, Probate, Employment Law, Personal Injury PENNY, JAN SPORT, DULUTH, REYN SPOONER, TRETORN, BALL, Trust and Estates Litigation, Business Litigation, Civil Litigation BURTON, STANCE, RAINBOW SANDALS, FILSON, TEVA, NEW YORK 310-540-6000 1107 Van Ness Ave.Torrance, HAT, PADDY WAX, RICHER & POORER, SCHOTT USA, STRATHTAY CA 90501 • 310.320-3207 Open Mondays through Saturdays Noon to 6pm *AV Rated (Highest) Martindale - Hubbell / **Certified Specialist Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law, State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization

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Laker Luck Back Again Spartans Staying Alive By Adam Serrao Minnesota Timberwolves don’t choose with By Adam Serrao called for the ace of his staff and brought The Los Angeles Lakers and the word their first overall selection. Acquiring one of It certainly wasn’t easy, but Grady Sain Drake Pingel in from out of the pen. With a “luck” simply don’t seem to go together either of those two players could be the all- and the South High Spartans looked disaster 2.19 ERA on the year, Pingel lived up to his lately. After one of the team’s worst sea- important first step that will allow the rest in the face and laughed as they stayed alive billing. Ending the inning with a strikeout, sons in franchise history two years ago, the of the chips to fall in place for a desperately in this year’s CIF Southern Section Division the pitcher was able to get his team out of Lakers found a way to one-up themselves in-need Lakers club. “We caught a break,” 4 quarterfinals. Granite Hills proved to be trouble and preserve the lead. Both teams were and finish with the club’s worst record ever Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak a worthy competitor, but in the end, Nick eventually able to get another run across the to end this past year. A 21-win car wreck explained of his team to TWC SportsNet. Beardsley, Drake Pringel and the Spartan plate, but Pingel’s superior pitching was key of a season that would have had even the The team certainly did. The Lakers were offense were all just too much for the Cou- to the Spartans ultimate 5-4 victory. most tardy of drivers rubbernecking on the only team in the entire draft lottery to gars to handle. A hot first half of the game With the win, South High gets back to the the 405 freeway ended, only to lead into move up in projected position and see their combined with excellent pitching down the CIF semifinals for the second year in a row. what was sure to be a long, miserable draft fortune change in a positive manner. stretch helped the Spartans hold off Granite “It’s a great feeling,” Sain said. “The kids summer. That summer, though, the sun Obviously, the higher up in the draft you Hills in what was a nail-biter. South won played hard and made big plays when we recently began to shine through the clouds choose, the better your chances of selecting by a final score of 5-4 last week to move needed it.” Last season, the team faced and for the Lakers. Just over two weeks ago at the more talented player. If the Lakers need into this week’s semifinals where they will beat California of Whittier by a final score the NBA Draft Lottery at the New York anything right now, it’s a talented player. Kobe match-up with Sunny Hills. of 5-1 to advance to the championship game. Hilton in midtown, the Lakers historically Bryant, who was drafted just six months after It was their hot start at the plate that ul- It was there that they faced their inner-city bad season was all but forgotten about, if the aforementioned Okafor was born, put the timately won the day for the Spartans last rivals, the Torrance Tartars, and got clobbered, only for a minute. Ping Pong balls bounced entire season and draft in perspective in a week on the road in Apple Valley. With two 11-0. The Spartans have been salivating at in L.A.’s favor as the team moved up the way that only Kobe could. “We played like outs already in the top of the second inning, the chance to redeem themselves ever since. draft board. The Lakers wound up with the crap all season so it’s only right we get the Ryan Ishimaru delivered for his ballclub With a win this week against Sunny Hills, second overall pick in this year’s NBA Draft, #2 pick HA.” If Kobe had it his way, the No. with a single that drove in a run. Ishimaru they will finally get that chance. all but changing the team’s recent horrifying 2 pick in this year’s draft would change the started a rally that the team continued as he West High fortune for good. team’s fortune. With an injury-plagued and would later come home to score in the inning The West High Warriors just missed out on Emotions following the 2014-15 NBA horribly unsuccessful season behind them himself. The score was 2-0 in favor of South a chance to take part in a game that would season were understandably at an all-time though, there is almost nowhere to go but High after two innings of play. have been one for the ages. With a 3-2 loss low for the Lakers. After all, the team did up from here. While one simple draft pick In the very next inning it was more of the last week to Sunny Hills, the Warriors not finish with an all-time worst record. Even doesn’t assure the Lakers of snapping their same for South, proving that being on the road only were eliminated from the playoffs, but head coach Byron Scott allowed himself a two-year-long postseason absence, it can do and in someone else’s territory was something missed out on an opportunity to face-off moment to wallow in the sorrow of the season wonders for the renaissance of what will now that the regular season had prepared them against the South High Spartans in the CIF that had passed. “I’m at the point where I become a young and talented team. for. “Playing well in a hostile environment Southern Section Division 4 semifinals. Unable just need to go away and decompress and With the emergence of Jordan Clarkson and on the road is a big credit to the kids,” coach to score a run until the sixth inning, it was get my thoughts together,” said the head last year’s first overall pick Julius Randle, Sain said of his players. It was an especially simply too late for West before they finally coach and three-time NBA champion guard the Lakers can use this year’s second overall big credit to Matt Mavrosakis, who doubled got their offense rolling. Too many zero’s for the Lakers. Scott wasn’t the only one pick to along with Kobe Bryant to create home Kawika Hubbell and Taylor Carmona on the scoreboard put the Warriors behind wanting to get away. Laker fans everywhere a pretty dominant starting four. With free to push South ahead even further with a 4-0 by one too many runs as head coach Juan were doing their best ostrich impersonations, agency looming and the Lakers having a lead after three innings. Cueva and West High saw their season come burying their heads in the sand or booking lot of money to spend, the team will surely That’s when the Spartans had to rely on to a screeching end last Friday afternoon in flights on Southwest Airlines because of upgrade outside of the draft as well. As of their pitching to get them through the rest of Fullerton. its catchy slogan that inquired of the now, the Lakers don’t appear to be a playoff the game. Nick Beardsley got the start but The game was a tale of one inning for the public, “wanna get away?” Indeed, Laker team next season unless they sneak in at ran into trouble in the third inning. Michael Warriors. Already trailing by three runs in fans did, but the No. 2 pick in the draft the eighth spot, even with the No. 2 pick Odgers of Granite Hills came through with the sixth, West tried to rally back for what brings hope to Los Angeles fans like a coming their way. Young talent only means one of his two doubles on the day, knock- would have been a remarkable win. Though rainbow in the sky brings hope of a pot of one thing: a lot of time to learn and grow. ing in two runs en route to a two-run third. the team was able to get two runs across the gold at its end. While anything is better than last season, Nicolas Brown would also walk and score plate, they had an opportunity for more but The Lakers’ pot of gold will most likely Kobe doesn’t have a lot of time left. Luck in a run in the next inning to pull the Cougars couldn’t get the hits when they needed them. reveal itself in the likeliness of either Karl- the draft isn’t the only thing the Lakers will to within one run at 4-3. That’s when coach “Timely hitting was absolutely a factor for Anthony Towns from Kentucky or Jahlil need to get back to championship contention Sain had to make a decision. 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“The Volunteer Center’s Affinity Group will present their 10th Anniversary of Legends In Our Time, Honoring the 2015 Legend, De De Hicks. De De has been President and CEO of The Volunteer Center, located in downtown Torrance, since 1986.”

very unusual way. Allen Hicks had graduated on a blind date. But Allen wanted to try. So from college but had friends who were still Lee, who De De knew well, called her and going to Colorado College. He asked one of explained the situation. De De said, “No, no, his friends, Lee, for help in finding a date no.” Lee told her to think about it because she because he wanted to attend a special formal would really like him. Finally De De asked De De Hicks, President and CEO of The Volunteer Center. McCall’s June 1953 Issue. sponsored by his fraternity at the university if Lee would go along - he said yes. She Our Time, Honoring the 2015 Legend, De see the room where she was born, she also of Colorado in Boulder. Lee suggested they reluctantly said okay. Then De De told me, De Hicks. De De has been President and was lucky not to get caught! look through the yearbook. It was then Allen the evening of February 14, 1952, “Well, I CEO of The Volunteer Center, located in De De grew up on the farm, and like all spotted De De’s picture. De De said, “Allen walked down the steps of Bemis Hall in my downtown Torrance, since 1986. The center the other farms in the area her home didn’t said, ‘Oh, I just read about her in the Colorado formal and I saw Lee standing, talking to the provides assistance all over the South Bay, have electricity, a telephone, running water, or Springs Gazette.”’ At this point, I asked De man that had called me, in the foyer. And I which includes administering corporate and indoor plumbing. The REA (Rural Electrical De what she was doing in the paper and she took one look at Allen and I thought – that’s volunteer liaison programs, taking care of Association) hadn’t come out far enough to told me that McCall’s Magazine had come the man I’m going to marry – and that was

Dolores Staskal Hicks, “A Born Cook.” DeDe cheerleading at Colorado College. the area court referral program, and provid- reach the farms at that time so the farmhouses Colorado to do an article about her cooking. in February at the Valentine’s Dance and we ing training and technical assistance to the used kerosene and oil lamps. “McCall’s Magazine used to have an married in Iowa in September.” nonprofit community. But I wanted to know Volunteering is a way of life for De De article called ‘Born to be a Best Cook.’ But the romance doesn’t stop there. On more about the woman at the helm of this and she told me, “I always been involved in They came to Colorado College, to do an that special night, they drove from Colorado non-profit agency, so I decided to visit with volunteering and started when I was ten years Dolores K. Hicks. old. I was standing in the backyard of our Nestled in downtown Torrance, just south farm, looking up at the hillside about a mile of Torrance Blvd. sits the pristine Volunteer away, and the neighbor’s house was on fire Center. After parking my car, I walked into and it burned to the ground. Everything in it the historic building and up the curved stair- burned. Immediately, all the farmers around case to the second floor into De De Hicks’ came and took all the wood out of the wood office. She greeted me with a broad smile. house so the people could move into the wood We sat down at a table among De De’s nu- house and live there until they had a house merous awards and accolades, which adorn to live in again. Then all the women in the her walls, to talk. farms around gathered anything they could Dolores K. Staskal was the first born to spare, pillows, beds, tables, chairs, clothes, Edward and Olga Staskal, in Mount Vernon, and they went into their basements and got Iowa. “Not in a hospital, but in a farmhouse. jars of food they had canned for their own The farmhouse is still there and it still is in families and took them to this family so beautiful condition. Those old houses were the family could survive. I was ten – I saw built beautifully,” said De De. She then told volunteering at its best. I decided I wanted me about three years ago, her daughter-in-law to help people - I wanted to volunteer. It accompanied her back to Iowa, because her had such an impact on my life that it just high school was inducting her into their Hall became a way of life for me and I was very of Fame. “My hometown is a main street active in volunteering through school and in Iowa town – beautiful – Victorian homes on college and I have been active ever since.” the hill and a small college. We went back De De went to high school in Mount and the newspapers played it up really big. Vernon, Iowa. When she was 15 years old, DeDe and Allen Hicks on their Wedding Day (Photo by Peter Martin). I said to my daughter in law – I really want her father, Edward Staskal, who was only article about my cooking and it was [for] a Springs to Denver for dinner at a little Italian to go out and see the house I was born in. 38 years old, died. Her mother, Olga was particular recipe – Czechoslovakian Poppy restaurant named Bojo’s. They noticed a man So we drove out and I said I am going to 36 years old at the time and left to raise De Seed Crescent Rolls,” said De De. She told See TerriAnn, page 8 Page 8 June 4, 2015 TORRANCE TRIBUNE

TerriAnn from page 7 sitting in the corner all alone but didn’t pay Greg, and Bryan,” said De De. Their fourth wonderful people all these years – and the like to do,” said De De. Hobbies? “I enjoy much attention to him, but did see him leave. son Kevin was born in California. community, I am blessed.” reading, cooking, and entertaining. What I De De continued, “In the meantime the waiter De De was a stay-at-home mom to her four What will you do when you retire on want to do is spend more time with friends. brought over a bottle of wine and said, this boys and active with volunteering and serving December 31st of this year? “I have no idea. Oh, the first thing is I will go through every is from the man who was in the corner – he on boards and as president on several boards. Definitely take a break for a while. I don’t drawer in the house and every closet. We are remembers when he was young. I still have After Kevin graduated, she decided to go to have definite plans. I think I am looking very family-oriented and I have family almost the empty wine bottle! Wasn’t that sweet? work. De De explained, “A very dear friend forward to having enough time so I don’t every weekend and I love to have them come It was so nice of this man, eating alone to of mine, Meredith Grenier, said, ‘well De have to plan the time, all the time. I get up to my house,” added De De. do something like that. Even with all the De, you could put on fashion shows. I know at 5:10 so I can do the treadmill for half an De De Hicks has come a long way from moves, I still have the empty wine bottle in the woman who does the fashion shows at hour and get to work. Because when I go to the Iowa farmhouse where she was born, the cupboard. It was a Chianti - it was an Bullock’s [in Torrance] – let’s go talk to her.’ work, I want to have no dirty dishes in the and speaking with her, you know she still

Yummy Poppy-Seed Rolls (Recipe upon request). The winning recipe. Italian Restaurant.” The two were married Anyway, she hired me and I did that for a sink, the bed made, and everything in order. carries the values, ethics, heart, generosity, seven months later and the following June, year – not full time. [Then] a friend told me, I get to work at 8:15 – 8:30 and it takes me and compassion she had as a young girl. the issue of McCall’s Magazine contained ‘I saw an ad that was just the right job for 35 minutes to get here,” said De De. More than her extremely long list of well- the article with her roll recipe, yes, but also you.’ I said, I saw that about the Volunteer “I love cooking and enjoy entertaining. deserved awards and accolades is a woman with the wedding photo of the happy couple. Center but I don’t know how to write grants That is the one thing I haven’t had as much with a heart of pure gold. Congratulations, “We moved to Denver after we were married, and it said you had to know how to write time for this last year as I normally would De De, you deserve to be called a Legend. • Allen became a CPA and eventually went with grants. She said, go for it anyway. There Continental Airlines and we bought a house were 70 plus applicants and I was chosen in the suburbs, like so many people did, and and that was 28 years ago! How lucky for then Continental moved their main office out me to do so many things are meaningful. here. We had three sons at that time: Tom, I am so fortunate to work with so many Finding Senior Housing can be complex, but it doesn’t have to be.

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Burglary-Residential 5/22/2015 1:55:00 Burglary-Auto 5/21/2015 11:30:00 AM Theft 5/19/2015 6:35 PM 22100 BLOCK Theft 5/19/2015 3:00:00 PM 4800 BLOCK PM 2000 BLOCK 171ST ST 1300 BLOCK DATE AVE HAWTHORNE BLVD PACIFIC COAST HWY Suspect(s) kicks in door, ransacks and takes Suspect(s) pries open window for entry Suspect conducts fraudulent transactions Suspect(s) takes unattended property from property/document safe, jewelry, documents and takes property/third row seats during course of employment classroom/ cell phone Burglary-Residential 5/22/2015 7:35:00 Burglary-Auto 5/20/2015 6:15:00 PM Theft 5/20/2015 11:27:13 PM 23900 Theft 5/19/2015 6:30:00 PM 3500 AM 2400 BLOCK ARTESIA BLVD NADINE CIR & MAPLE AVE BLOCK ANZA AVE BLOCK CARSON ST Suspect(s) enters open garage and takes Suspect(s) enters unsecured vehicle and Suspect(s) takes unsecured property from Suspect(s) takes victim’s vehicle’s catalytic property/ baseball bag, baseball gloves, takes property/purses patio/ bicycle converter baseball helmet, bicycle Theft 5/20/2015 5:23 PM 23300 BLOCK Burglary-Residential 5/25/2015 3:17:30 Auto Theft 5/19/2015 6:46:09 AM 22900 Auto Theft 5/22/2015 5:10:00 AM 2100 ELM AVE PM 2900 BLOCK 235TH ST BLOCK WALNUT ST BLOCK 184TH ST Suspect(s) telephones victim and convinces Suspect(s) attempts to pry open door/ no Stolen vehicle: ‘90 Dodge van Stolen vehicle: ‘97 Ford van him to repeatedly pay fees for nonexistent entry, no loss Theft 5/19/2015 6:15:00 AM 2700 Theft 5/22/2015 11:20:00 AM 2200 lottery winnings Auto Theft 5/19/2015 1:12 PM 2200 BLOCK 180TH ST BLOCK 230TH PL Theft 5/20/2015 1:29 PM 5000 BLOCK BLOCK CARSON ST Suspect(s) takes victim’s vehicle’s catalytic Suspect(s) takes victim’s two vehicles’ 190TH ST Stolen vehicle: ‘15 Toyota P/U converter • catalytic converters Suspect(s) takes property from employer Burglary-Residential 5/21/2015 9:30:00 during course of employment/pharmaceuticals PM 23500 BLOCK CARLOW ROAD Theft 5/20/2015 1:24 PM 22100 BLOCK Laker Luck from page 6 Suspect(s) pries open window for entry, HAWTHORNE BLVD next year. Bryant, Kupchak and the Lakers Lakers have the option to do whatever they ransacks and takes property/tablet Suspect conducts fraudulent transactions will need a little luck in free agency as well. want and bring in a player that can make an Burglary-Auto 5/22/2015 5:20:00 AM during course of employment No one knows what the future for the immediate impact on the franchise and on 18200 BLOCK FAIRVIEW LANE Theft 5/20/2015 1:32:00 PM 5000 BLOCK Los Angeles Lakers holds. No one, including the city. Laker fans, rest assured. The days Attempt stolen vehicle: ‘05 Chevrolet P/U PACIFIC COAST HWY maybe even the front office, knows who they of 21 wins are all but gone. Your Lakers may Theft 5/22/2015 10:45:00 AM 23500 Suspect(s) takes unattended property from will select with the second overall pick yet. not be the Kobe and Shaq Lakers of old just BLOCK ANZA AVE table/ cell phone They may even trade it for already proven yet, but the little amount of Laker luck that Suspect(s) takes victim’s vehicle’s catalytic Auto Theft 5/20/2015 11:48 AM 19800 assets. One thing that the luck of the draft has was received on draft lottery day undoubtedly converter BLOCK HAWTHORNE BLVD brought to L.A., however, is options. Now the changed the fortune of the team for good. • Burglary-Auto 5/21/2015 8:01:22 PM Stolen vehicle: ‘10 Chevrolet Tahoe 1500 BLOCK HICKORY AVE Theft 5/20/2015 10:31:44 AM 4200 Suspect(s) pries open window for entry BLOCK PACIFIC COAST HWY Spartans from page 6 and takes property/ third row seat, booster Suspect(s) telephones victim, poses as weren’t able to execute in key situations team’s hopes of a comeback and semifinal seat, purse kidnapper who has her daughter and demands and the other team did. That’s why they’re berth ended all at once. Theft 5/21/2015 8:00:00 AM 3800 ransom be paid/ no loss moving on and we aren’t.” It would be easy to say that it was the BLOCK PACIFIC COAST HWY Theft 5/20/2015 4:10:00 AM 18300 Down 3-2 going into the seventh and final offense that let the Warriors down this sea- Suspect(s) takes property mounted to ex- BLOCK AMIE AVE inning, the Warriors made one last attempt son, but in just the previous game that same terior of location/ surveillance camera Suspect(s) takes victim’s vehicle’s battery at a comeback. Cody Wissler got on base Warriors offense put up 21 runs in a victory Auto Theft 5/20/2015 8:30 PM 16600 Theft 5/19/2015 11:00:00 PM 2500 for West as the leadoff hitter in the inning. over Anaheim and had put up no less than BLOCK HAWTHORNE BLVD BLOCK AIRPORT DR Wissler was thrown out on a failed bunt four runs all playoffs long until their loss to Stolen vehicle: ‘09 Mercedes Benz ML350 Suspect(s) takes property forgotten by attempt from Jackson Cooper, but the War- Sunny Hills. Ultimately, the Warriors could Burglary-Auto 5/21/2015 8:30:00 AM victim on seat/wallet, cell phone riors were able to get runners on at first and not get the bats hot enough to continue their 800 BLOCK TERI AVE Theft 5/19/2015 9:15:00 PM 4200 BLOCK second base with just one out in the inning. season. Coach Cueva and the rest of his highly Suspect(s) enters vehicle by unknown REDONDO BEACH BLVD Daniel Enos did the only thing he couldn’t ranked team will now have a long offseason means, ransacks and takes property/ third Suspect(s) defeats lock and takes property have done. By grounding into a double play to prepare for what will most certainly be row seat, charger from locker/ gym bag, ID, bank cards the Warriors season came to an end and the another playoff run next year. •

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Fictitious Business Fictitious Business Fictitious Business Name Statement Name Statement Name Statement Fictitious Business 2015131520 2015136171 Name Statement Fictitious Business 2015128875 The following person(s) is (are) The following person(s) is (are) doing 2015138414 Name Statement 2015124196 The following person(s) is (are) doing doing business as 1) NEW BLACK business as TRAVEL SERVERS business as ECAM TECHNOLOGIES, 436 The following person(s) is (are) doing 2015125640 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT ENTERPRISES; 2) NBE COMPUTERS INC, 7954 CHASE AVENUE, LOS The following person(s) is (are) doing W. WALNUT ST, GARDENA, CA 90248, business as YOUR WELLNESS PATH, OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS SALES, 24326 ALEXANDRIA AVE, ANGELES, CA 90045, LOS ANGELES TH business as ZITTO E MANGIA, 13407 LOS ANGELES COUNTY. Registered 7324 W 88 PLACE, LOS ANGELES, NAME HARBOR CITY, CA 90710, LOS ANGELES COUNTY. Registered Owner(s): DNM SHOUP AVE, HAWTHORNE, CA 90250, Owner(s): ECAMSECURE, INC., 436 CA 90045, LOS ANGELES COUNTY. Current File #20100561748 COUNTY. Registered Owner(s): BOLDEN ENTERPRISES, INC., 7954 CHASE LOS ANGELES COUNTY. Registered W. WALNUT ST, GARDENA, CA 90248. Registered Owner(s): YOUR WELLNESS The following person has abandoned M. ECKFORD, 24326 ALEXANDRIA AVE, AVENUE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90045. TH Owner(s): SIMONA GARLICK, 13407 This business is being conducted by a PATH, LLC, 7324 W 88 PLACE, LOS the use of the fictitious business HARBOR CITY, CA 90710. This business This business is being conducted by a SHOUP AVE, HAWTHORNE, CA 90250. Corporation. The registrant commenced ANGELES, CA 90045. This business is name: BOUND BY FATE, 5040 W. is being conducted by an Individual. Corporation. The registrant commenced This business is being conducted by an to transact business under the fictitious being conducted by a Limited Liability 123RD ST., HAWTHORNE, CA 90250. The registrant commenced to transact to transact business under the fictitious Individual. The registrant commenced business name or names listed above Company. The registrant commenced #200932010031. The fictitious business business under the fictitious business business name or names listed above to transact business under the fictitious on: n/a. Signed: ECAM SECURE, INC., to transact business under the fictitious name referred to above was filed in the name or names listed above on: N/A. on: N/A. Signed: DNM ENTERPRISES, business name or names listed above on: CHRISTOPHER COFFEY, OWNER/CEO. business name or names listed above on: County of Los Angeles on APRIL 26, Signed: BOLDEN M. ECKFORD, Owner. INC., DAVID N. MITZMAN, President. N/A. Signed: SIMONA GARLICK, Owner. This statement was filed with the County N/A. Signed: YOUR WELLNESS PATH, 2010. Registrants: GASOLINE ALLEY This statement was filed with the County This statement was filed with the County This statement was filed with the County Recorder of Los Angeles County on May LLC, JANET QUATTROCCHI, Owner. KUSTEM LIFESTYLE APPAREL LLC, Recorder of Los Angeles County on May Recorder of Los Angeles County on May Recorder of Los Angeles County on May 13, 2015. This statement was filed with the County 5040 W. 123RD ST, HAWTHORNE, CA 15, 2015. 21, 2015. 11, 2015. NOTICE: This Fictitious Name Statement Recorder of Los Angeles County on May 90250. This business was conducted by a NOTICE: This Fictitious Name Statement NOTICE: This Fictitious Name Statement NOTICE: This Fictitious Name Statement expires on May 13, 2020. A new Fictitious 22, 2015. LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Signed: expires on May 15, 2020. A new Fictitious expires on May 21, 2020. A new Fictitious expires on May 11, 2020. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed NOTICE: This Fictitious Name Statement GASOLINE ALLEY KUSTEM LIFESTYLE Business Name Statement must be filed Business Name Statement must be filed Business Name Statement must be filed prior to May 13, 2020. The filing of this expires on May 22, 2020. A new Fictitious APPAREL LLC, Owner/Manager. This prior to May 15, 2020. The filing of this prior to May 21, 2020. The filing of this prior to May 11, 2020. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the Business Name Statement must be filed statement was filed with the County Clerk statement does not of itself authorize the statement does not of itself authorize the statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business prior to May 22, 2020. The filing of this of Los Angeles County on MAY 8, 2015. use in this state of a Fictitious Business use in this state of a Fictitious Business use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another statement does not of itself authorize the Name in violation of the rights of another Name in violation of the rights of another Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law use in this state of a Fictitious Business HAWTHORNE PRESS TRIBUNE: 6/4, under Federal, State, or Common Law under Federal, State, or Common Law under Federal, State, or Common Law (See Section 14400 ET SEQ., Business Name in violation of the rights of another 6/11, 6/18, 6/25/2015. HH-1269 (See Section 14400 ET SEQ., Business (See Section 14400 ET SEQ., Business (See Section 14400 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code). under Federal, State, or Common Law and Professions Code). and Professions Code). and Professions Code). El Segundo Herald: Pub. 5/28, 6/4, 6/11, (See Section 14400 ET SEQ., Business El Segundo Herald: Pub. 5/28, 6/4, 6/11, El Segundo Herald: Pub. 5/28, 6/4, 6/11, Hawthorne Press Tribune: Pub. 6/4, 6/11, 6/18/2015. H-1264 and Professions Code). 6/18/2015. H-1265 6/18/2015. H-1266 El Segundo Herald: Pub. 6/4, 6/11, 6/18, 6/25/2015. HH-1268 6/18, 6/25/2015. H-1267

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School Board from front page to retire by June, after years of service to the those types of things there is a set criteria that Hispanic Recognition Program. Honorees University during the fall. Also recognized was district. Retirees included: custodian William determines who gets selected and receives that from West High School included National the North High School girls’ basketball team, Bennett from Calle Mayor Middle School; type of recognition.” Merit Scholarship Finalists Alex Hao, Tiffany which ended its season as CIF Southern Section, Nutrition Services Satellite Operator I Maria Among the recipients of academic recognition Liu, Tracy Sam; as well as Elizabeth Babbit Division III Champions. The South High School Bird from Towers Elementary School; Direc- were 10 of the district’s elementary schools and Audrey Sapien for the National Hispanic girls’ basketball team ended its season as CIF tor of Facilities/Operations-Maintenance & that competed in the 7th Annual Elementary Recognition Program. Southern Section, Division II Champions and Operations Phillip Fielding; elementary teacher Academic Pentathlon the West High School The final two academic recognitions included was also recognized at the meeting. Pamela Glavas from Seaside Elementary School; Pavilion. This year there was a three-way tie Torrance High School senior Cindy Johnson, West High School’s girls’ basketball team custodian Isidro Herrera from Torrance High for first place among Arnold Elementary, Victor who was named this year’s recipient of the ended its season as CIF Southern Section, School; elementary teacher Debra Owens Elementary, and Walteria Elementary Schools. Balfour Beatty/Sharefest scholarship in the Division I Champions, while the girls’ soccer from Hickory Elementary School; elementary Other schools to earn academic recognition amount of $1,000, and West High School team, which ended its season as CIF Southern teacher Mari Shirai from Hickory Elementary were: Jefferson Middle School, Richardson student Alanna Bledman who was named State Section, Division III Champions, were also School; middle school teacher Rosa Simonian Middle School and West High School, all of Champion in the area of Themataic Interpre- recognized. from Hull Middle School; secondary vocal which were honored by the California Depart- tation at the California High School Speech “I think it is important to do this [recognize music teacher Elizabeth Turner from South ment of Education as recipients of the Gold Association State Tournament. accomplishments] and we made the change a High School; educational assistant–special Ribbon School Award. The final groups recognized during the couple of years ago to have two meetings that education ASSISTT-LAUNCH Preschool Carol The board also recognized a group of middle evening’s meeting were some of the district’s are dedicated to and just about recognition,” Weeres; and elementary teacher Linda White school girls for receiving the 2015 Tech Trek athletes and included North High School girls’ Dr. Mannon said. “We have so many talented from Torrance Elementary School. Science and Math Camp scholarship from the golfer Haley Tygret who qualified for the state kids and talented employees that sometimes “We had eleven retirees and each and everyone American Association of University Women. finals by finishing in the top 10 at the CIF it can get diluted through the many meetings of those eleven have been a real contribution The scholarship recipients were: Kaitlyn Southern Section Northern Division. Tygret that we used to do it in, so if you do it all at to the district in one way or another. It is Esperon and Kendall Kirio from Bert Lynn finished 25th overall at the state finals and has a once then you can really see the entire talent always bitter sweet to see people go but at Middle School; Teagan Hart and Lisa Wermers scholarship to play golf at Southern Methodist that is available in the district.” • the same time we understand that people like from Calle Mayor Middle School; Samantha to make a change of direction at some point Valdovinos and Ashley Wagner from Casimir in their life as well,” Dr. Mannon said. “It is Middle School; Skye Carbajal and Reyna City Council from front page part of the personnel process that when we Flores from J H Hull Middle School; Jaclyn supplying Neptune water meters, which is While only original equipment manufacturer receive a resignation, whether it be classified, Lacroix and Heather Wi from Jefferson Middle considered the standard of quality, reliability, parts are used by the city when repairing its a certificated or administrator position, once School; Victoria Muñoz and Chelsea Yeo from and accuracy since their products were first sanitation trucks, Rush Truck Center is the we receive a resignation, we file and begin Madrona Middle School; Hannah Joh, Alyssa produced in 1892. authorized regional dealer for the city. Peterbilt advertising for that position.” Mirabal and Carly Phu from Magruder Middle “It is really kind of neat that we are buying allows for just one dealer to sell parts in any In addition, several employees were recog- School; and Olivia Kirby and Katie Wearn from a Torrance company and they are the only given region, making Rush Truck Center the nized such asconcrete Dr. Erin Lahr who was selected fromelectric Richardson Middle School. handymanone that distribute this product inpainting California,” only available vendorpainting to the city. as Elementary Principal of the Year by a com- The Academic Decathlon Teams from North Torrance Mayor Patrick Furey said. “So there Police Department to Host mitteeNeed of A ACSA Driveway Region or 14 Patio? Board Members.Wise ElectricHigh Contracting School, South Service High School, Torrance is a double benefit from that.” Women’sTKO FitnessPAINTING Challenge/ CO. INC. 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Jaycee could no long care for me but I don’t know decided to take me in and they’re helping why because I’m really not much work. I’m me find a new family. I’m a three-year-old a female Miniature Schnauzer mix who has female purebred Miniature Schnauzer who a little longer body and I’m a smidgen taller is very friendly. I’m a quiet little gal with than a purebred Miniature Schnauzer. I’m great manners and I get along splendidly about 18 pounds – still small enough to be with other dogs. I’m not very big, only 16 Peabody your take along companion – and I get along pounds but I think that’s just the perfect size We are looking for volunteers to help with you see how well mannered I am I know well with other dogs but love my people. to curl up next to you while we watch TV our pet adoption fairs which are held every I’ll just steal your heart. Who could resist Please come and see me – I know you’ll or read a book. I’m a happy little girl with Saturday at the Petco located at 537 N. Pacific a face like mine??? If you are interested fall in love with me. If you are interested lots of love to give so please come see me. Coast Highway Redondo Beach 90277, in Peabody please email [email protected] for in Rhonda please email [email protected] for If you are interested in Jaycee please email from noon-3: 30 p.m. If you are interested more information. more information. [email protected] for more information. in volunteering and can commit to at least I thought that I did everything right and I Hi there! My name is Jaycee and I’m Have you ever seen a one-year-old, one Saturday a month, please contact us at was the best little girl that I could be but my looking for my forever home. I got lost one 60-pound, male Catahoula mix dog? If [email protected]. You can also visit all of our owners still turned me in to a shelter. My day and I couldn’t find my way home. I ended you’d like to meet one, just ask for Earl. Miniature Schnauzers & Friends rescues at name is Rhonda and I’m only three years old up at a LA county shelter and I waited for I was rescued from a LA county shelter the adoption fair or check out our website, but now I’m looking for my forever home. my owners to come find me but no one ever where they called me a stray but I was just www.msfr.org. If you have any questions My owners told the shelter people that they showed up. I’m so glad that the MSFR folks lost. I’m very intelligent and would be a about a particular dog’s availability you can great addition to your family. I have fine email us at [email protected]. Schnauzers! Bet leash and car manners, I’m housebroken,­ you can’t adopt just one! crate and doggy-door trained. I aced my Hi there! I’m Peabody – not Mr. Peabody, leadership-based obedience classes but like just sweet, adorable, happy Peabody. I’m a many large-breed adolescents, I can be three-year old, male Miniature Schnauzer stubborn. I would do best with an “alpha” mix who looks just like a purebred with handler who has experience and time to help longer legs, a natural tail and eyelashes that me fulfill my potential. In fact, I thought I would put Bambi to shame! I was rescued had found my forever home, but unfortunately from a LA county shelter where my owner I was returned after just a few months. My turned me in because I was “aggressive with over-scheduled adopter decided that she did their seven-month-old baby” or so they said. not have time for a young, very active dog The MSFR folks haven’t seen anything but a who’s is a happy, playful, affectionate boy. great temperament. I love everyone and get I absolutely love people of all ages, sizes, along with other dogs so if you have a pal and genders. If you are interested in meeting for me, that’s great. I’m only 19 pounds so Earl, please email [email protected] for I’m still cuddling and hugging size and once Rhonda Earl more information. • Happy Tails

Hooray and congratulations to Missy and her are longtime Schnauzer lovers and recently new family. Missy is our senior gal that lost lost their senior Schnauzer gal. One look at her home due to a divorce and ended up at a Missy and it was instant love. Missy is now shelter. After doing a senior screen, we found living in Ventura with her Mom, Dad and a she had some underlying health issues with Border Collie sibling. We also give huge her liver but we found the perfect home for kudos to her Dad who performs pro-bono her ... a retired Veterinarian and his wife. They veterinary care for police dogs. •

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Enhancing Your Home’s Curb Appeal (BPT) - First impressions flowers. mean a lot - especially when Put your home in a it comes to your home’s curb new light - literally appeal. Whether you’re getting Install updated lighting by the ready for resale or just want to front door, porch and garage. update the exterior, you may Use solar-powered landscape think your home is ready for lights to create a pathway from a curbside makeover. the street to your door, or to More than 80 percent of home- define a gorgeous garden. owners believe their home’s Add small details curb appeal could be improved, for big impact and 40 percent describe their Once you paint your front home’s appearance as average door, upgrade the door handles or poor, according to a new with beautiful new hardware National Home Design Survey and finishes. Replace the house from Sherwin-Williams. Even numbers in an updated style. those who said their home’s Choose a mailbox to comple- appeal was “pretty good” felt ment your home’s architecture. there was more they could do You can also paint the house to improve it. numbers and mailbox in a color The good news is that curb to coordinate with your home’s appeal can be improved with exterior. minimal investment including Set the scene a fresh coat of paint, says John Create an eye-catching set- Gidding, famed interior designer ting that adds personality to and landscape architect. your home. If space permits, “A fresh coat of paint and minimal home’s appeal from the outside, and Go for some greenery put a couple of weatherproof chairs landscaping can go a long way in improv- improve the way you feel on the inside Landscaping enhancements were with colorful cushions by the front ing the overall impression, personality while living there. among the top five projects for home- entrance, along with a small table with and feel of your home,” Gidding says. Perk it up with paint owners in the survey. Give your lawn a battery-operated lantern that flickers “Home improvements are beneficial if Painting is one of the most cost- a little love by turning the front yard in the evening. You can also bring new you are planning to sell, but they also effective and impactful ways to improve into a well-manicured welcome mat. Get life to outdated furniture with a fresh significantly impact how you feel while curb appeal. As you select exterior colors, rid of weeds. Put fresh mulch around coat of paint. living in your home. This is especially choose a bright, contrasting color for the the home’s foundation, and prune the With these steps, your home’s curb true for curb appeal, and this time of year front door to give it instant pop. Other outgrowth on bushes. For a quick way appeal will not only be the envy of is perfect for sprucing up your space.” key areas to consider repainting include to freshen your doorstep, paint flower- your neighbors but will increase your Here are some ways to enhance your garage doors, shutters and window trim. pots in a bright color and add colorful pride of ownership. •

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