The Weekly Newspaper of Torrance

Herald Publications - Torrance, El Segundo, Manhattan Beach, Hawthorne, Lawndale, & Inglewood Community Newspapers Since 1911 - (310) 322-1830 - Vol. 4, No. 15 - April 10, 2014 ROAD TO ELECTION 2014 Election Season Begins in Torrance Inside This Issue Calendar...... 2

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Letters ...... 2 Torrance Councilmen and Mayoral Candidates (L to R) Tom Brewer, Bill Sutherland and Pat Furey addressed questions from the Political Action Committee of the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce on April 3 at the Doubletree Hotel. The candidates discussed their views on issues including mixed use development, rent-control, how they plan to stay connected with local businesses, public safety, Pets ...... 15 pensions, capital improvements and their overall vision. The Torrance Tribune will be running a series of Q & As with the three mayoral candidates as well as 16 candidates running for City Council, starting in today’s issue on Page 3. The election in Torrance will be held on June 3, 2014. Photo by Charlene Nishimura. Police Reports ...... 2 Politically Speaking ...... 11 Council Celebrates Volunteer Week By Dylan Little walks like the Relay for Life. She has previously two of their tax preparers, Jim Lyle and Real Estate...... 16 The Torrance City Council recognized a been recognized with Kaiser Permanente’s Carolyn Woosley, for donating their time and team of talented individuals who donate their Volunteer of the Year award in 2010. expertise to assist the elderly in filing their Sports ...... 8-9 time and effort to help assist with some of the The next honoree, Bettie DiMeo, has taxes. Both Woosley and Lyle have trained City’s services and non-profit organizations volunteered as an usher in the James numerous volunteers in their nearly 30 years this week as part of National Volunteer Armstrong theatre since 2010. The theatre staff of combined assistance to the organization. Week. The Council’s April 8 meeting saw 16 complimented her outgoing and helpful nature. Helping some of the neediest in the city, volunteer organizations thank some of their Jerry Herbers was recognized for his work in the Linda Baker was honored for her 12 years most dedicated helpers. City’s farmers market. He has volunteered at the of working with special needs athletes. She Councilmember Bill Sutherland read a market for 11 years providing support, information coaches basketball, bocce, softball, swimming proclamation that thanked volunteers for and even a needed break for some vendors. and tennis. In additional she chaperones the enhancing public services; expanding the The Torrance Art Museum thanked long- athletes when they travel for events. Weekend availability of recreational, cultural and social time volunteer Julia Hassler. She has worked The youngest volunteer to be in the spotlight programs; and increasing the efficiency of City hundreds of hours at the museum since she during the meeting was Alice Kojima. She Forecast operations. The theme for this year’s National started volunteering there in 2008. The staff lends her time to the ATTIC and Serving Volunteer Week was “Volunteers Make a World said she is open-minded about new programs People in Need (SPIN) Club. Kojima spent of Difference,” and in Torrance they certainly and willing to help “at a moment’s notice.” two summers working with kids and proving have. According to the proclamation last year The AARP Tax Aide Foundation recognized See City Council, page 2 Friday 3,500 individuals stepped up to help out the community, donating over 70,000 hours of work Partly between them and often bringing specialized talents like tax preparation, construction or TerriAnn in Torrance Cloudy technological skills. Letty Molinos from the 71˚/54˚ Focal Point of Aging accepted the proclamation on behalf of the City’s numerous volunteers Still Rockin’ and spoke about why she dedicated to get By TerriAnn Ferren Jukeboxes are mysterious to me. I involved. When I want to listen to music, which is remember when I was little and on vacation Saturday “We are passionate to volunteer because quite often, I either turn on my car radio, with my family, we would stop at small Partly we care about our community and the well- my computer, or my home system. And diners that had table jukeboxes in each being of others,” said Molinos. “Going out to if I am out, either at a restaurant, hotel, booth. I used to ask my daddy for a coin Cloudy volunteer is my physical and mental exercise. business office, on an elevator, or in a store, to put into the small jukebox at the end It gives me a sense of purpose. Volunteering the music is ‘pumped in’ by some sort of of the table and my sister Linda and I 66˚/54˚ brings fun and fulfillment to your life. Helping sound system. But there are places around would flip through the selections using others can build happiness. Having the passion, town that offer something quite special the metal tabs on top and after much open mind and willingness to do whatever as far as ‘music offered.’ Encased in a negotiation, would make a selection. Then Sunday is needed are valuable skills to add to any large magical box gleaming with bright we would split the duties. I would push volunteer effort.” lights and shiny chrome with all sorts of the letter button and my sister would Sunny After presenting Molinos with the proclamation, gears and buttons is the jukebox. Theme push the number button for our chosen Volunteer Program Coordinator Brianne King restaurants and some bar/restaurants in song. It was like magic and we felt quite 67˚/54˚ led a presentation that spotlighted outstanding Torrance still rely on that fascinating and special picking a song that was heard by volunteers in the community. The presentation beautiful box that allows us to make our everyone in the diner. It was fun. And started by congratulating Molinos on her work with own music selections. See TerriAnn in Torrance, page 10 the Focal Point on Aging and organizing charitable Page 2 April 10, 2014 TORRANCE TRIBUNE Calendar Letters SATURDAY, APRIL 12 Nakano Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Drive. The Issues are Not the Issue with different skills and different experiences. • Torrance Certified Farmers’ Market, 8 For reservations, call (310) 543-3113, or visit The City Council is the policy-making body The perfect Council might look like this: a.m.-1 p.m., Charles H. Wilson Park, 2200 TorranceChamber.com. of the City. It passes laws, makes policy Lawyer, Engineer, Accountant, Business Crenshaw Blvd. For more information call • Beach Cities Republicans monthly meet- decisions, adopts the budget, authorizes ex- Person, Educator, Architect or Designer (310) 618-2930. ing, 7 p.m. (6 p.m. no host dinner), Sizzler penditures, levies taxes and secures revenues. Other people might offer a different compo- • Spring Exhibition Show opening at The Restaurant, 2880 Sepulveda Blvd., For more I submit that in performing these duties, sition and they might be right. My point is: California Museum of Fine Art, 6-9 p.m., information email [email protected] or call the Council is also responsible for assessing We need certain basic skills on our Council. 1421 Marcelina Avenue. For more information (310) 753-4159. the quality of work performed by the City This group of people must deal with many call (323) 908-8909 or email calmusefineart@ SATURDAY, APRIL 19 Manager and the various Directors and Chiefs technical, legal and financial issues each gmail.com. • Celebrity Lecture Series: Michael Donley, who report directly to the City Manager. week. For example; when looking at items • The Interludes-Classical Music Concert former Secretary of the Air Force, 11 a.m., These responsibilities require Council- dealing with the City’s infrastructure, an Series: Russian Pianist Svetlana Smolina, Western Museum of Flight, 3315 Airport members with certain skills. The ability to Engineer would be invaluable. 3:30 p.m., First Lutheran Church of Torrance, Drive. For more information call (310) discuss a few hot topic items at a local debate Some might say that people with these 2900 W. Carson Street. 326-9544. does not necessarily make for a qualified skills are already employed by the City. • Free Arts “Tune-Up” Workshop for • Free Earth Day Events In Torrance, candidate. The City’s annual general fund They are correct but The Council has the Individual Artists and Arts Organizations, 8 a.m.-Noon, Toyota Employee Parking Lot on expenditures exceed $175 Million and total ultimate responsibility and must be in the 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Ken Miller Recreation Center, Toyota Way between Van Ness/Western Ave. annual expenditures exceed $250 Million. We position to make judgments on what City 3341 Torrance Blvd. For more information call (310) 781-6900. need qualified people to sit on our Council. employees recommend or have done. • Free Emergency Preparedness • Breakfast With Bunny hosted by The City Ideally our Council, or for that matter any We must elect qualified people. Workshop hosted by Congresswoman of Torrance Community Services Department, City Council, would be composed of people – Norm Segel, Torrance Resident • Maxine Waters (CA-43),10 a.m.-12 p.m., 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Toyota Meeting Hall, 3330 George Nakano Theater, 3330 Civic Center Civic Center Drive. For more information Drive For more information call (323) 757- call (310) 618-2930. 8900. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23 This Week in 1864 • Torrance Democratic Club “Meet Our • Torrance City Council Candidates Forum APRIL 10 court martial cases. Endorsed Torrance Candidates” event, 7 hosted by OTNA, 6:30-9 p.m., Bartlett Senior Banks contoured retreat from Pleasant APRIL 15 p.m., Arjay Plaza, 23211 Hawthorne Blvd. Center, meeting room, 1318 Cravens Avenue. Hill, LA. Ironclad USS Eastport was severely dam- • South Coast Cactus & Succulent Soci- THURSDAY, APRIL 24 APRIL 11 aged by mine on Red River. ety Show & Sale, also April 13, 9 a.m.-4 • “Marshmallow Madness”, 4 p.m., Hen- Bank’s army retreated toward Grand APRIL 16 p.m., South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 derson Library, 4805 Emerald St. For more Ecore, LA. Report showed Union had captured 146,634 Crenshaw Blvd. For more information call information please call the Henderson Library APRIL 12 Confederates since star of war. (310) 544-6815. 310-371-2075. Nathan Bedford Forrest captured Fort Pil- These history tidbits were excerpted from SUNDAY, APRIL 13 FRIDAY, APRIL 25 low, TN in what came to be known as Fort United States House of Representatives • Torrance Community Health & Well- • Hardback Booksale, 2-6 p.m., Katy Geissert Pillow Massacre. calendar. This “We, the People” calendar ness Day, 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m at the Torrance Library, 3301 Torrance Blvd. For more APRIL 13 commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Cultural Arts Center, 3330, Civic Center Dr. information call (310) 618-5959. Union gunboats reached Grand Ecore, LA American Civil War and is provided by The Provides screening by Torrance Family & SATURDAY, APRIL 26 on the Red River. United States Capitol Historical Society. The Urgent Care / South Bay Pain Docs for lung • 42nd Annual Bunka-Sai Japanese Cultural APRIL 14 calendar was sent by Congressman Henry capacity; eye, ear, and nose checks; dental Festival, (also April 27), 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Ken President Abraham Lincoln reviewed 67 A. Waxman. • consultations; bone density tests; blood pres- Miller Recreation Center, 3341 Torrance sure checks; and spinal screenings. Boulevard. MONDAY, APRIL 14 SUNDAY, APRIL 27 Police Reports • Free Annual Student Art and Design Ex- • BubbleMania: Comedy with a Drip!, 2 Burglary-Auto 3/30/2014 5:30:00 PM BLOCK HAWTHORNE BLVD hibitions: B.A. Graduates” opening reception, p.m. and 6 p.m., Armstrong Theatre, 3330 3500 BLOCK CARSON ST Suspect(s) takes property from purse left 5:30-7:30 p.m., California State University, Civic Center Drive. For more information Suspect(s) punches door lock for entry behind by victim/ wallet, cell phone Dominguez Hills Art Gallery, 1000 E. Vic- call (310) 781-7171. and takes property/MP3, laptop, software, Battery-Simple 3/29/2014 11:31:52 AM toria St., Carson. For more information call ONGOING external drive 17700 BLOCK WESTERN AVE (310) 243-3334. • Downtown Torrance Marketplace. Every Burglary-Residential 3/30/2014 2:00:00 Suspect pushes victim to the floor before TUESDAY, APRIL 15 Thursday, 3-8 p.m., on El Prado Street, from PM 4800 BLOCK VIA EL SERENO punching and kicking him • City Council Meeting, 7-10 p.m., City Sartori to the Buffalo Fire Department. Suspect(s) enters unlocked door and takes Burglary-Auto 3/29/2014 1:00:00 PM Hall, Council Chamber, 3031 Torrance Bl. • Happy Hats for Kids In Hospitals nonprofit property /laptop 2700 BLOCK 182ND ST For more information call (310) 618-2870. group hosts a workshop to decorate or Burglary-Auto 3/30/2014 8:00:00 AM Suspect(s) smashes window for entry and THURSDAY, APRIL 17 sew hats for hospitalized children every 2000 BLOCK SANTA FE AVE takes property/purse • City Council Candidates Forum hosted Tuesday from 12:30-2:30 p.m. at 923 Van Suspect(s) attempts to pull window, smashes Theft 3/29/2014 3:09:48 AM 20700 by the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce, Ness Avenue. Please call 310-787-0970 to window, but tint keeps it in tact/ no entry, BLOCK OSAGE AVE 8:00am breakfast/8:30 a.m. program, George reserve a spot. • no loss Suspects exit taxicab without paying fare Auto Theft 3/30/2014 9:30:00 AM 182ND Battery-Simple 3/28/2014 12:38:07 PM ST & REGINA AVE 3700 BLOCK PACIFIC COAST HWY Stolen vehicle: ‘06 Nissan Maxima Suspect repeatedly punches victim in the face Theft 3/29/2014 12:45:00 PM 19700 See Police Reports, page 6

City Council from front page adept in getting them enthused and engaged 20 years of serving the association. She has in activities. touched every part of the program from raising The Early Childhood Education program money with Bunka Sai, selecting students and recognized Robert Sawai for his efforts in serving as their adult leader in Kashiwa, Japan. teaching Torrance’s youngest residents how The Madrona Marsh had three volunteers to respond to a fire emergency. Sawai got to recognize. On the nature center side, Eda local firefighters involved to show the kids the and Erine Rogers have helped out since 2005 importance of dialing 9-1-1 in an emergency and are currently writing a guidebook to the and to stop, drop and roll during a fire. varied plant life found in the preserve. Helping Kathy Knickelbein was honored for years out in the preserve itself, Dave Jamieson has of assisting inventory management of the assisted in maintaining and improving the Walteria library. Her contribution was especially infrastructure of the marsh. important as the Walteria branch saw increased The Council also honored Sharon Padilla activity while the other nearby branches were for her work assisting the Torrance Fire closed for improvements. Department. She has helped the department Torrance Rose Float Association Vice for two and a half years in managing files on President Roseanne Villalobos was recognized emergency medical calls. for her seven years of helping the association. Lastly, Michael Smith was honored for She has managed silent auctions and volunteering his time getting youth involved membership drives to help see the float to in sports. As a basketball and football coach completion on New Year’s Day. for 12 and nine years respectively, he has Philip Cohen from the Southern California shown to be a motivational leader. Live Steamers was also honored for seven For anyone looking to start making a years of service to his organization. He wears “world of difference,” these groups are many hats in addition to his engineers cap and looking for more volunteers and the City’s also handles public relations, construction and volunteer program team runs a blog at http:// technological support for the group. cityoftorrancevolunteerblog.wordpress.com Torrance Sister City Association President that shares opportunities to get involved in Lori Chong Eurich received thanks for her the community as well. • TORRANCE TRIBUNE April 10, 2014 Page 3 ELECTION 2014 Questions for the Mayoral Candidates The Torrance Tribune complied a number year terms as a Civil Service Commissioner for those historical qualities we love. Bill Sutherland: I am and have been totally of questions from Torrance residents and the City of Torrance, twice as the Chairman. Pat Furey: Terry and I come from families immersed in the City because this is where my businesses to pose to the candidates for What inspires you/motivates you to serve where service is part of the fabric of our being, heart is. I believe Torrance is a big City that has Mayor and City Council. We will publish the community? whether through our church or a community maintained that “small town feel”. As residents two questions per week. Each candidate has Tom Brewer: The city of Torrance is group. And, Torrance is a big city with a of the downtown area, my wife and I enjoy being a 200-word limit per question. Due to space where my parents chose to raise a family small town feel. If you wish to volunteer able to walk downtown to shop and eat, it has limitations, all answers are in one paragraph and where my wife and I chose to raise your time, talent and energy, you can find so much to offer. As a Councilman, but more form. Herald Publications does not edit or ours. I want Torrance to continue to be a something that you enjoy doing in your spare importantly, as a resident of Torrance, I want to change any candidate’s answers. safe, vibrant, well balanced city. A city that time. I believe everyone who volunteers their support my fellow residents, businesses and the Tell us about yourself and your connection our residents are proud of and a city that our services does it to make a difference. And, employees of the City of Torrance and provide to Torrance. children want to return to. That’s why I’m the benefit you receive from doing so is them the type of leadership they deserve. I answer Tom Brewer: My family moved to so committed to giving back to the city that knowing that your community is enriched to only two special interest groups, the residents Torrance when I was two years old. When has always been such an important part of by your efforts. My service as a council and businesses of the City of Torrance. The my brother and sister and I were growing my life. I’ve been actively involved in this member is a natural extension of service Mayor and Councils decisions affect people’s up, there wasn’t much more than fields of community for over thirty years. I could to our community - protecting the quality quality of life for years to come and that is my crops and lots of dairies. We could look list the many committees and commissions of life we al enjoy and to even improving primary consideration in the decisions I make. from our backyard all the way to Crenshaw that I have served on, but what is more it. I recently retired from my service as a I consider the people; they are what make Elementary School. On Saturday’s my friends important is what I’ve accomplished while child abuse prosecutor for the County of Los Torrance a great place to Live, Work and Play. and I hopped on our bikes and headed to a serving. I convinced the city to incorporate Angeles, and believe my education, experience I’ve provided Leadership with Integrity and I very active and vibrant downtown Torrance. 10 acres of vacant land into Lago Seco Park and spirit to serve will be an invaluable asset will continue to do that as your next Mayor. I attended Arlington Elementary School, then rather than selling it for condos. When over as Mayor of our great city. Thank you Candidates! • Hamilton Elementary when it was built, and development faced our city, I formed a coalition graduated from North High School. After El of homeowner associations to stop it. This Follow Us Camino College, I graduated from Cal State successful campaign led to my election to the Long Beach and earned an M.B.A. from Cal city council in 2006. My goal is to build a on Twitter State Dominguez Hills. My wife Carolyn 21st century city with state-of-the-art public @heraldpub and I have a daughter, Chelsea, who will be services, that is rich in economic opportunities. graduating this year from George Washington I want to improve our city without losing University, and beginning law school in the fall. This year I am retiring from my position as a Laboratory Scientist at UCLA Medical Center, a healthcare career has taught me to continuously explore new ways to solve problems. I was very fortunate to be able to see Torrance grow into the city it is today. This gives me a unique perspective that I will bring into office when I’m the mayor of Torrance. Pat Furey: My Wife Terry and I moved to Torrance in 1987 because we recognized it has great schools, wonderful neighborhoods and safe streets. Our two children attended Torrance schools and now our grandchildren do too. And, since we arrived we have UCLA doctors right always been active in our community - PTA, Scouting, Little League and our local neighborhood homeowners association among where need them other things. We both served on the board of the Torrance Education Foundation where I served as president for four years. The folks we met in elementary school PTA are some of our closest and dearest friends. And, almost 30 years later, I still volunteer as a Little League umpire for all the leagues in our city. Eventually, I was appointed to the Torrance Civil Service Commission and the TUSD Personnel Commission. And, that involvement in City Government led to my being elected as a council member in 2008. Bill Sutherland: My name is Bill Now open in Redondo Beach Sutherland. I am currently serving as your City Councilman since 2006. I am a 36 You love life in the South Bay — so do we. And we’re proud to now be a part of your local year resident of Torrance and my wife healthcare team. Along with our other South Bay offices, our newest Redondo Beach location Diana has lived in Torrance since she was 9 months old. We have put 4 children through means we’re even closer than ever. We offer a variety of specialties, all with one focus — U. TUSD, kindergarten through graduation from Torrance High School. I have successfully Manhattan Beach Redondo Beach Torrance run my own Torrance business for 33 years. My character has been consistent my entire • Family Medicine • Family Medicine • Internal Medicine life, I say what I believe and believe what • Internal Medicine • Internal Medicine • Endocrinology I say. I wear it proudly in every endeavor and that will not change. Beyond my family • Pediatrics • Cardiology • Nephrology and the life we have made here, my many • Radiology • Dermatology • Pulmonary long time connections to Torrance include • Rheumatology • Sleep Medicine a member of Torrance Rotary for 30 years, as president, as well as many other board positions, I have been a member of Old Torrance Neighbors Association since 1981. Make an appointment: I have served 13 years as a board member of uclahealth.org/southbay the Torrance Salvation Army Advisory Board, with 3 years as its Chairman. Providing fun for over 1200 children in Region 15 AYSO, 514 N. Prospect Avenue, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 I was Regional Commissioner for 3 years, 1-855-Go-2-UCLA (1-855-462-8252) uclahealth.org/getsocial Divisional Commissioner, Referee and Coach. I have been involved with Torrance Little League and Torrance American Baseball as a Coach and Umpire. Before becoming a Councilman, I served two consecutive four Page 4 April 10, 2014 TORRANCE TRIBUNE ELECTION 2014 Questions for the City Council Candidates The Torrance Tribune complied a number we would have to sale and relocate; 4) a Aurelio Mattucci: I’m Aurelio Mattucci. degree in computer science and a Masters in of questions from Torrance residents and solid business community with an excellent My family and I originally moved to Tor- computer engineering. I started my career businesses to pose to the candidates for medical community was very important to rance in 1977. We moved here from Italy. I as an engineer, bought a house in Torrance, Mayor and City Council. We will publish us. Torrance had everything our growing was only six years old and soon discovered and with my wife raised three wonderful two questions per week. Each candidate family needed. I am running to give back that Torrance was a pretty cool place to children. I’m currently an engineering con- has a 200-word limit per question. Herald to a community which has given so much live. My first memorable experience was sultant and the owner of King Shabu Shabu Publications does not edit or change any much to us. Great cities like Torrance don’t my first grade teacher Mrs. Whipple from restaurant in Torrance. I am a member of the candidate’s answers. happen by accident. I will dedicate myself Seaside Elementary School. She made learn- Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce. I’ve 1. Tell us about yourself to ensure that future generations have the ing English easy for me and in turn learned served the Torrance Community as a Water and your connection to Torrance. same,if not better, opportunities for raising a few Italian words of her own. My father Commissioner for the past 7 years, board Heidi Ashcraft: I am a 36 year resident their families in a vibrate, safe and growing is a Tailor and still working at age 76, my member of the Torrance-Southbay YMCA and homeowner in Torrance, raising our 4 community. mother is a house wife and has always to this and Torrance Symphony Association. I am children here, and volunteering in the com- Rahmat H. Khan: Answer not submitted day taken care of all the kids in the family. a member of Arts Council and the Torrance munity the entire time. I am part owner with by deadline. Most of my family eventually moved to South Historical Society but I have the most fun my husband and CFO of Ashcraft Design Leilani A. Kimmel-Dagostino: I was Redondo Beach, but my wife Celeste and I as a referee and head coach for the AYSO. since 1986. Organizations I am currently or born in Honolulu and raised and educated chose to come back and raise our son here I’ve supported our amazing school district as have been involved with: West Torrance Little in Chicago. I joined the airline industry in Torrance. I am a Torrance homeowner, a committee member on the TUSD Bonds League, AYSO Region 14, Girl Scout Leader, after college to remain close to my fam- a Torrance business owner, a husband and a Independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee, Board of Education Member T.U.S.D. (12 ily in Hawaii. I traveled all over the world father. I work as a real estate broker for my TUSD Facilities and Asset Review Commit- yrs.), Board of Education Member SCROC and lived in many cities. I met my own company. I am fluent in three languages tee and the South High School Site Council. (12 yrs.), Torrance So. Bay YMCA (15 yrs. husband, John, when he was stationed in including English, Italian and Spanish. I am Norm “Opa” Segal: Hello Neighbors, Board of Managers, Chairwoman 3 yrs.), Houston as a USCG Search and Rescue Pilot. the candidate that will represent you. I am Norm “Opa” Segel. My wife and I PTA (President & VP of Bert Lynn Middle After his tour of duty was over, we moved Omar Navarro: I have been featured in have lived in Torrance for the past 35 years. School and West High School), West Tor- to the West Coast where he was from. Dur- the South Bay Magazine. I was profiled with Our children live in Torrance and our grand- rance Homeowners Association, Torrance ing our house hunting trip 15 years ago, we five people who are working hard in the elec- children are currently attending South High Coordinating Council, Torrance Chamber looked in the South Bay and discovered that tion season; people who are not candidates and Seaside Elementary. We love the City of Commerce, Torrance Historical Society, Torrance was a culturally diverse city and themselves at the time it was published. Back including the ocean breeze. Torrance Sister City Association, Torrance conveniently located because we both were in June 5, 2012, I forced the cancellation of I graduated from Birmingham High in the Cultural Arts Advisory Board, Torrance Vi- going to be working at LAX. I retired from the election and withdrew from the election, San Fernando Valley and then from U.S.C. sions of Unity (Founder), Chinese American American Airlines 10 years ago and started putting my community first and saving the with a B.S. in Business Administration. Parent Group of Torrance (Founder), Church my own business. I am currently a Registered financially-strapped city nearly $200,000. After graduation I served my country by of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Boundary Financial Consultant serving the senior citizen Cutting such costs he believes is vital to inlisting in the U.S. Army for 2 years. I Review Committee El Camino College, Court community. I am an active member of the the city’s success. Back in 2012 along with was deployed to Korea where I served as a Appointed Special Advocate for children in Chamber of Commerce and was a participant Charles Patrick, Gwen Patrick, Trung Phan military policeman and general’s aide. foster care, Torrance City Council Member, in Leadership Torrance 2013. I am a member and retired congressman George Radanovich My accounting career started at Price appointed Dec. 2013. of South Bay JACL, the Kashiwa Sister City filed a complaint in Federal District Court, for Waterhouse & Co., one of the world’s larg- Tim Goodrich: I choose to settle in Organization, the Torrance Historical Society, the Central District of California challenging est public accounting firms. While there I Torrance after finishing my time in the the CERT Disaster Service Team, and many congressional lines drawn by the California became a California C.P.A. My career then military and my wife and I are fully invested other organizations. I served on the Tor- Citizens Redistricting Commission (CRC) turned to private accounting. I spent over in our city, owning two properties here. rance Strategic Plan Committee for Transit, that violate the U.S.Constitution and the 20 years at an El Segundo company called I’ve enjoyed being involved in the commu- the Torrance 210 Census Complete Count Federal Voting Rights Act. In the filing, they Tetrafluor, Inc. I started as Controller and nity, volunteering with the Police and Fire Committee, and the ExxonMobil Citizens alleged that the lines for the 37th, 43rd, and retired as General Manager, Chief Financial Departments, serving as a Board Member Advisory Panel. 44th Congressional Districts in L.A. County Officer and part owner. I retired shortly with the Torrance Education Foundation and Ryan H. Mand: I have been a Tor- were drawn based predominantly upon race, after the company was sold. on the School Bond Oversight Committee. rance resident since I was born in 1990. which is in violation of the Equal Protection A big part of our Torrance life is our grand- One of my favorite things about Torrance I attended Riviera Elementary, Richardson Clause of the 14th Amendment to the U.S. daughters sporting activities: South High and is the “small town feel” and being able Middle School and South High. I was in Cub Constitution and the Federal Voting Rights A.Y.S.O. soccer. We live on a quiet street to catch up with neighbors and friends I Scout Pack 718 and Boy Scout Troop 966, Act. For political purposes of protecting the with wonderful neighbors. I want to help happen to encounter while running errands where I was awarded the rank of Eagle three incumbents, the Commission failed to keep it that way. or going out to eat. Scout. I played in AYSO for 10 years, and protect the rights of the African American Charlotte Ann Svolos: My name is Michael Griffiths: Answer not submitted Riviera Little League for 8 years. I have and Latino communities. Omar stood strong Charlotte Svolos and I am a special educa- by deadline. been very active in the music community in for the United States Constitution. tion teacher in Torrance. Before that I was Milton Herring: I care deeply about Torrance. I was in the North Torrance Youth Clint Andrew Paulson: My wife Mindy a paraeducator in Torrance. I have been Torrance and believe keeping a conservative Musician’s Ensemble with Glen Kamida, and I have been married for 11 years and are working in the community for 15 years and balanced City is paramount to strengthening where I had the opportunity to perform at the proud parents of three wonderful girls. living here for the last 10. I am truly inspired our future. My wife and I chose to move to Carnegie Hall in New York City. I also was For the past two years, we have also been by Sydney Torrance’s vision of a balanced Torrance 24 years ago for several reasons: a member of the Torrance Student Con- acting as legal guardians for a special little city. I live here, work here, worship here and 1) we had three young children and wanted cert Orchestra under Doug Shabe. I was boy named Beckett who is now 6 years old play here. I educate our future here including an excellent school district; all three gradu- the Clarinet Section Leader for the South and who came to us when his parents could disabled and at risk children. I support local ated from Torrance High; 2) Being in the High Marching Band and Wind Ensemble. no longer care for him. Mindy and I are businesses whenever possible and am truly military, I knew I would be traveling a lot, Currently I am a History and Philosophy members of the PTA at Anza where Mindy concerned about making sure we maintain so public safety for my family was critical; student at El Camino College, where I also serves as a Board Member of the Eagle an involved community that keeps the bal- 3) we wanted to invest in a community served as the Student Government’s ASO Education Alliance and Room Mom. I enjoy ance. I wear many hats in my community. with a robust housing market in the event Sustainability Commissioner. coaching AYSO soccer and Torrance Youth I am either chair or a member of numerous basketball as well as helping my daughters committees for Hickory Elementary, Torrance Girl Scout Troop as Treasurer. Before com- Teachers, Political Clubs and First Lutheran ing to Torrance, I attended William and Mary Church. My husband says if I wear any more College where I earned a law degree. While hats, I need to build a new closet. If elected, there, I received a prestigious Presidential I will build that closet. Management Fellowship with the federal John Paul Tabakian: My parents pur- government and we moved from Williamsburg chased their one and only home in Torrance to Torrance so I could begin my career with when I was 3 years old. It was a great deci- the U.S. Air Force. I later took a position sion, as I had a great childhood growing up with Raytheon Company where I currently in a safe community, with lots of areas to work providing legal advice pertaining to play and be a kid. This is why I made the government contracts and procurement law. decision to become a homeowner in Torrance Geoffrey Rizzo: Answer not submitted and purchased my own home in the Hickory by deadline. Park neighborhood. I have lived in Torrance Alex M. See: I came to this Country 29 for over 34 years. My academic pursuits led years ago to ensure my family had every me to graduate early, taking the California opportunity for a quality life, my children High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE) as could get a good education, and that we would a high school junior, and enrolling in com- live in a community with family values. I munity college. When you are young, nothing have been living the American Dream and is impossible. That fateful decision led to a enjoying all the opportunities this wonder- successful professional and academic career, ful country and city has to offer. My wife which led me to a new chapter in my life: Mei Ling and I have worked and lived in helping students secure a career pathway. Torrance for over 20. I have a Bachelor See City Council Candidates, page 5 TORRANCE TRIBUNE April 10, 2014 Page 5 ELECTION 2014

City Council Candidates ` from page 4 I am proof positive that if you work hard citizen input and ideas we can get in order Omar Navarro: I graduated from West best way to be involved again. I have the in America that success is possible. You to continually improve. High School in 2007, and then furthered my time available and the accounting and busi- may have heard the term “academic entre- Michael Griffiths: Answer not submitted education at ITT Technical Institute where I ness expertise to qualify for this important preneurialism.” I am the author of a study by deadline. received my BA in Criminal Justice and at- job. Thanks Neighbors called “The Academic Entrepreneur” and it Milton Herring: My personal philosophy tained a certificate from USC in Information Charlotte Ann Svolos: I am inspired to is based on my doctoral research. I am an is that, ‘Service is the rent we pay for living Security and a Certificate in Loss Prevention. I serve my community because I want every academic entrepreneur who helps students in this great country’; to that end, I have have worked for world-renowned technology part of my life to be the beast that it can be. transition into high paying careers and to given my entire adult life to public service. companies such as Sony and Samsung. I As scholarship and charity chair, I receive higher institutions of learning. I have served as a Civil Servant with the have always had a passion for finding solu- no greater satisfaction than the look in our Kurt Weideman: Torrance has been Department of Veteran Affairs for 24 years tions to problems especially involving our young people’s faces when we hand them a my home for more than 40 years. My mother and 28 years in the U.S. Air Force and the city government. I have also worked for check and say “we believe in your future.” still owns the home I grew up in on Sonoma U.S. Army Reserves. I retired as a Lieuten- the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office Win or lose, I will be involved in my com- Street, I started Kindergarten at Madrona ant Colonel in 2009, my service in the Army assisting victims of crimes for the victim munity because I believe that responsibility Elementary School. I remember when included two 12 month tours in Kuwait and assistance program. begins with choosing to act. I have friends the current Del Amo Fashion Center was Iraq (2004-2005 and 2008-2009). I served as Clint Andrew Paulson: I am not tak- ask me all the time why I do so much and strawberry fields and the Madrona Marsh a member of the South Torrance Lions club, ing money from anybody in support of my stay so busy. My answer is posted on my was wild, and undeveloped. My wife and and I am a member of the Torrance Kiwanis campaign. Can any other candidate say the personal Facebook page. What is of so little I worked at Hi-Shear on Skypark Drive. club. I served on the board of directors for same? I am motivated to serve the community importance, that I can choose not to do it? We married in Torrance, bought a house, the South bay National Council on Alcohol because I am concerned about the amount The answer to that question is what every and raised and educated our four children and Drug Dependency (NCADD) for eight of money in Torrance politics. When I see member of our community should be asking. here in Torrance. When our children were years, and now I chairperson of a Preventive Gerber ambulance and McCormick ambu- We will be electing a majority of the city young, we were involved in PTA, Girl Community Council which focus on drug lance pouring money into this election, I council this election. Make sure you elect Scouts, Little League and the North High abuse among teens. I hold a doctors degree worry that the next city emergency services the people who share your values and your Kashiwa Student Exchange Program. We from California School of Ministry and I contract will be based upon who gave the vision for Torrance. I would be honored to love going to the Armstrong Theatre for graduated from a military school, U.S.Army most money instead of who provides the best receive one of your precious votes. I will not performances and the Torrance Farmer’s Command and General Staff College. As a service. When I see a host of development personally profit from this office because I Market for vegetables. We have enjoyed Traffic Commissioner, I would consider it companies giving money, I worry that the don’t own a business and do not work for the benefits of living in a diverse, balanced an honor to give back in a more responsive next development project will not be based the city. My only interest is that I want a city, protected by one of the best Police way to a City which has given so much to on what’s best for Torrance. When I see community that spends its resources on what and Fire departments in the US, for the 32 me and my family. Robinson helicopter giving money, I worry the community wants. years we have been married. I have devoted Rahmat H. Khan: Answer not submitted that residents concerns about noise pollu- John Paul Tabakian: I am fighting to keep time and effort to the community that has by deadline. tion will never be addressed. I am also Torrance on the right path to prosperity, while given so much to my family. In 1996, I was Leilani A. Kimmel-Dagostino: When I motivated to serve because I believe that keeping our small town feel. This requires appointed by the City Council as the Torrance became a Registered Financial Consultant wasteful spending by City Council has put sounding the alarm against the installation of business representative to the local Workforce ten years ago, I became aware of the terrible us on the brink of financial insolvency. In parking meters. Torrance removed its park- Investment Board. In 2002, I was named fraud that was perpetrated on senior citizens 2013, Torrance City Council voted yes to all ing meters from Old Torrance in 1960 and the first Chairman of the El Camino Bond in the financial services industry. I vowed but one of approximately 500 motions. They there is a possibility that they may return. Oversight Committee. Since my retirement to maintain a high standard of ethics and to have forgotten how to say “No” to waste- You may have seen me walking around the in 2006, I have served as the President of only recommend appropriate products for ful spending. This spending included $4M city wearing an anti-parking meter shirt and the Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation, and my clients. It seemed like I could do more dollars plus on an athletic field, and several hat while distributing my door hanger. Many the Torrance Historical Society; I am a for this vulnerable group of citizens so seven millions on outside legal counsel and DC believe that the issue only pertains to the Board member of the Torrance Library years ago I took the Commissioner Training and Sacramento lobbyists. With ballooning business district of Old Torrance. I believe Foundation and am member of many Certification class and six months later was pension costs, we can’t afford to be wasting that the reintroduction of parking meters will local non-profit organizations devoted appointed by the City Council to serve on taxpayer money. I won’t. spread to other parts of the city, including to improving the quality of life in our the Commission on Aging. I was the Chair Geoffrey Rizzo: Answer not submitted our parks. Imagine feeding a parking meter at community. In 2006, I was appointed to for 4 years and have been the Vice Chair for by deadline. Wilson Park $1.25 per hour, just like Redondo the Torrance Planning Commission, where 2 years. During my tenure I have worked Alex M. See: Torrance is a diverse city Beach. Torrance is one of the richest cities I served until my appointment to the Torrance to continue funding for the Senior Tour and has a well-balanced community. Com- per capita in the state of California, yet there City Councilmember. Program and the Dial-A-Ride Taxi Program munity service is very important to my is consistent talk of bankruptcy and how it 2. What inspires you/motivates and coordinated with the Police Department family and me and because of that I have will affect “Generation X” and “Generation you to serve the community? in the presentation of Senior Scam Alerts. I always found ways to stay involved. I would Millennium.” As one of the richest cities in Heidi Ashcraft: My first involvement believe in a safe and secure city so I took the like to volunteer my time and resources to the state, multiple interest groups are funding with volunteering in Torrance was with Partners in Policing Class and volunteer to be an integral part of the success of this campaigns specifically to take control of our the organizations my children were in. I help the Torrance Police Department in traffic community. I am confident that my unique city. We are not a social experiment. Tor- enjoyed meeting and working with the control, security, education, and outreach. I cultural heritage and background will add a rance is our home. I do not want my city to people. When an issue with curriculum in also do volunteer work with the Fire Depart- different perspective to examining city issues become another over-developed, over-taxed, Torrance Unified School District came up, ment in publicizing earthquake preparedness. and solutions. under-serving community. because of my involvement with schools, a I attend the City Council meetings and every Norm “Opa” Segal: My decision to run Kurt Weideman: My family’s roots are group of parents encouraged me to run for week and often bring issues to the attention for City Council was made just 2 months ago. in Torrance. This community has educated a position on the School Board. I won the of City Council for action. Until then I would have bet you that this is my family, protected them and provided election, enjoyed serving and after that term Ryan H. Mand: I am motivated to serve about the last thing I would ever do. Here essential services. The community has ac- ended I ran 2 more times, being elected to the community because of my mentor Randy is my story: My neighbors and my wife and cepted me, embraced my family and given a total of 3 terms on the Torrance Board of Firestone. He is the Philosophy department I have had a problem on our street that has me a wonderful life. For these reasons, I Education. I did not seek a fourth term. I head at El Camino College and his lectures been festering for at least 10 years. There have endeavored to contribute to this city that never planned to run for public office, it was inspired me to make a difference in the is a run-off from the hillside above us that has meant so much to us. I believe that my a wonderful opportunity that just happened, world. In accordance, I want to create the causes a slippery condition on our street. involvement and history with the community, and led to my involvement in so many other best future for Torrance residents. I am driven A few of us appeared before the Council combined with my energy, enthusiasm and organizations. Being involved in the Torrance to save the planet from pollution and global on several occasions and were able to con- business skills are assets that will allow me community is a natural part of my life and warming. I am driven to reform pensions to vince the Council that this problem should to provide the leadership and continuity re- my husband’s life. My work at Ashcraft keep our budget balanced. I am driven to be addressed and included in the following quired as Torrance transitions from the stable Design is part time so I am available to be improve our roads and traffic flow. year’s budget. We explained the problem, current City leadership. Torrance is a great involved in the city. I have been instrumental Aurelio Mattucci: I am proud of the demonstrated our logic and finally prevailed. city; the outlook for the future is bright. We to numerous South Bay programs and have fact that I have no political ties. I have not It was a great experience at being involved need the right leadership and experience in had the honor of serving as president or chair asked, nor do I want, the endorsements of with government in action. I realized that I the coming years to flourish and grow into of many of them. I am driven by my love any past or current politicians. I feel Tor- have not served my country since being in even a better City. of the city and its people. The expertise I’ve rance needs a fresh start and we need to the Army and that the Council would be the Thank you Candidates! • honed from the many governance positions cut the chains that connect us to past and I’ve held has served me well on Torrance present administrations. Torrance needs a City Council thus far. true Independent candidate, one that owes Burkley & Brandlin LLP Tim Goodrich: After returning from my no favors to anyone. My loyalty is with the deployments to the Middle East and see- people of Torrance. I am inspired by the ATTORNEYS AT LAW ing people living in real poverty and under fact that in our country, the people have the dictatorship, I came home a changed man power to move mountains. The city belongs Living Trusts/Wills, Probate, Employment Law, Personal Injury and resolved not to take life for granted. to the people and if given the opportunity, I Trust and Estates Litigation, Business Litigation, Civil Litigation Ever since then, I’ve been involved. I also would love to be their voice on City Council. like to work to get more people involved Come June 3rd, I invite you to a fresh start, 310-540-6000 and engaged in our community. We already no more politics as usual. Vote Aurelio Mat- *AV Rated (Highest) Martindale - Hubbell / **Certified Specialist Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law, State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization have a great City, but we still need all the tucci for Torrance City Council. Page 6 April 10, 2014 TORRANCE TRIBUNE ELECTION 2014 TACC Political Action Committee Forum

Diana Sutherland shows her support for her husband Councilman Bill Sutherland. Photos by Charlene Nishimura.

The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Donna Duperron poses next to Brandon Matson, the newly appointed Government Affairs Coordinator. Brandon will head the government affairs policy group for the chamber. He previously attended Los Angeles County Councilmember Jeffrey Prang (Left) and Mark Waronek of Ek & Ek Public Advocacy attended the PAC mayoral North High in Torrance, El Camino College, UCLA and served in the U.S. Army. candidates forum held on April 3, also attended by several City of Torrance dignitaries as well as leaders from the business community.

Attending the forum breakfast were (L to R) Asghar Nasrollahi, Ali Nasrollahi and Shirley Pe from breakfast sponsor All Yellow Taxi, Aaron Aalcides, Leslie Cortez, Marcella Low and Nick Green.

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Up and Adam Dodgers Come Back Home Warriors Take Break By Adam Serrao depth to withstand injury this season. There Last Friday afternoon, Dodger Stadium is no timetable for Kershaw’s return and from Pioneer League opened its doors once again for the 2014 some even say that he will be sidelined well By Adam Serrao the Warriors experienced much success in this Major League Baseball season and with it, into the month of June. With Zack Greinke, The West High Warriors are in one of the year’s Anaheim Lions Tournament. The Tartars a new chapter began in its assembly. With Ryu, an impressive first start by Dan Haren, toughest divisions in town. Away from their jumped out to a great start in the tournament great hopes built up from last season, Dodger a stable newcomer in Paul Maholm and Josh cross-town rivals of the Pioneer League, the by defeating its host Anaheim by a final score fans have now begun to expect greatness from Beckett and Chad Billingsley on the mend, Warriors are forced to deal with the likes of of 11-0. After a relatively easy victory over their team that now dominates the minds and the Dodgers should have more than enough Redondo, Mira Costa and the Palos Verdes Villa Park, Torrance then took on Sonora. imaginations of the L.A. faithful. Baseball firepower to endure Kershaw’s absence. teams, to name a few, on a year-in and year-out The game went to extra innings, so needless is back in Los Angeles and indeed that is a Though the Dodgers suffered a terrible loss good sign. It is time, once again, for the sport last Friday afternoon in what was the L.A. that takes place under the stars and under the opener, their 8-4 loss might actually have been “The Tartars jumped out to a great start great lights that shine down upon the players a good thing for the team. Ryu looked horrible in the tournament by defeating its mastering their crafts on the field. It’s that (despite the Dodgers’ poor defensive play), time of the year for fathers and sons, friends, sure, but he will almost undoubtedly rebound. host Anaheim by a final score of 11-0.” loved ones or--most importantly--family to It was the entire bullpen that was finally on appreciate an all-American pastime once display and feeling at home, though, as Jose again. There is no telling what this chapter Dominguez, Chris Withrow and Jamey Wright basis. Oftentimes, the Warriors have success to say it was close, but David Aros was the in Dodger lore might hold, but judging from each entered the game and succeeded in not within their own Bay League. That success hero as he got down a squeeze bunt to score the beginning of the season thus far, there even allowing a hit. Even Brandon League also frequently translates over to their rivalry Tyler Martizia with the game-winning run in will be much to keep our attention for the got into the game and despite a collective games with the Pioneer League teams. This the bottom of the eighth. entirety of a 162-game season. groan of discomfort from the Los Angeles year, however, it has been a different story. Unfortunately for the Tartars, their fate was From all the way across the world in crowd, he threw to seven batters, struck out Already with losses against North High and much like that of the Warriors as they went up Australia, back down to San Diego and three and didn’t allow a hit in two innings. South High, the Warriors are scheduled to against a tough Fullerton team and lost while all the way back up to L.A., the 2014 Los Not everything is optimistic, though. There play Torrance High this week. It is yet to be being knocked out of the tournament finals in Angeles Dodgers have already been all over is some cause for concern. The Dodgers’ seen how they will do in what will likely be the process as well. Torrance would rebound in the world, yet the season has just begun. offense, save for a few batters, looked anemic the last of their cross-town rivalry games this the very next game against La Habra as Kyle Some might say that the Dodgers’ tough over the first seven games of the season. In season, but lately the Warriors have certainly Smith allowed just one run and struck out 11 traveling schedule has resulted in their first the series against the Padres, the Dodgers been enjoying their time away from the bitter batters in a dominant performance to give the two losses of the season. L.A. looked good batted .185 through three games. Back-to-back competition of it all. Tartars their eighth victory of the season (8-6). in Australia, taking two straight games over home runs helped to raise that average in the Perhaps head coach Juan Cueva just needed Torrance will take a short trip through the Bay the Arizona Diamondbacks to start the season opener against the Giants, but there were still some time to get his young team on track League this week as it goes up against both at 2-0. It wasn’t getting to Australia that was seven runners left on base and the team was 3 early on in the season. Maybe the Pioneer the West High Warriors and the Palos Verdes the problem, though--it was coming back. for 14 with runners in scoring position. With League just has Cueva’s number this season. Peninsula Panthers before opening up league Clayton Kershaw had a muscle in his back all of the bats on the roster, one would think No matter what the reason, though, the West play next week on the road against South High. flare up while Brian Wilson had nerve irritation that those numbers would certainly have to High Warriors have used tournament play in the North High in his elbow that, after just two appearances, improve. Adding to the pessimism movement Anaheim Lions Tournament to get themselves North High is the only local team that has has now sent him to the 15-day disabled list. comes Yasiel Puig and the “problem” of having back on track. With two straight victories over started league play already, but is already Both Kershaw and Wilson looked good in four outfielders. Puig is still his typical “Wild Kennedy and Washington, the Warriors found perhaps wishing that it did not. The Saxons their appearances in Australia, but once they Horse” self, showing up later on Opening themselves riding high and in good position to began their league season at home against the arrived back in the States, it was clear that Day and getting benched for his first game take the tournament. After taking an early 1-0 Centennial Apaches and were involved in a their workload in Australia in combination in front of hometown fans. Were it not for his deficit to La Habra in the third round game, dogfight from the very start. Taking a 3-2 lead with the altitude from the flight home was benching, Matt Kemp would have been left K.C. Shuck came in and earned a win for West after what was a very entertaining first inning what ultimately led to injury. Wilson knew off the Opening Day roster, which admittedly as he shut down the Highlanders and helped of play, the Apaches kept the excitement going he was injured in San Diego but attempted was much to the latter’s disliking. West to a 4-2 win. Nyles Nygaard was at the with three runs in the top of the second for a to pitch anyway, leading to the Dodgers’ first As the great Dodger announcer Vin Scully head of the Warriors’ offense as usual, going 5-3 lead. North answered back in the bottom loss. Kershaw was slated to pitch Opening said himself, “Baseball can be such a humbling two for three with two RBIs on the day. of the third with two runs to tie things up at Day in Los Angeles, but because of injury, game, like life itself, and the Dodgers are The Warriors wouldn’t be so lucky in their 5-5, but Centennial scored three more in the Hyun-Jin Ryu got the nod and gave up eight certainly tasting vinegar right now.” Truer next game against the Laguna Beach Breakers. top of the seventh to ultimately take a 9-6 runs through just two innings en route to the words may never have been spoken. Sure, the Laguna (12-2) has lost only two games all victory. Mathew Llanos was the catalyst for Dodgers’ 8-4 loss. Dodgers tasted that vinegar in front of a sold- season long and unfortunately for West (6-7), Centennial, going three for four with three So what does this new chapter of Dodger out crowd at Dodger Stadium in their home it stayed that way. With three runs in the top RBIs and a run scored. Jacob Peck led the way baseball tell us so far? Well, it looks a lot opener, but baseball is just like life. It has its of the third the Breakers received all of the for North, going two for four with a double like last season--at least when it comes to ups and downs and fortunately enough for offense that they would need to knock off the and a home run. The Saxons (6-6, 0-1) have the injuries. Having to use the disabled list the Dodgers, it is early enough in the season outmatched Warriors, who scored one in the a long way to go in a tough Pioneer League within the first five games of the season is that they can easily rebound from the minor bottom of the fourth and one in the bottom of division this year where just about any team never a good sign for a ballclub that isn’t downs that they have experienced so far this the fifth to attempt a comeback. Ultimately it can rise to the top and take it all. necessarily the youngest in the league. Don’t season. It is, indeed, going to be a long one was the Breakers who came away victorious, South High expect the injuries to stop, but at least this year and the first chapter is yet to be completed. knocking the Warriors out of the tournament The South High Spartans have been the Mattingly and company are more prepared. So Dodger fans, strap in. It’s going to be one finals in the process. 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West Torrance Wins Doubleheader By Kelly Kemp The West Warriors Girls Softball squad screamed by Lawndale this past Saturday at West the bases were loaded with no outs. It was Lawndale’s best opportunity to score. Fortunately for Torrance, winning two back-to-back games, 20-0 each. Starting Pitcher Isabella Rivera was on Diaz, a triple play by Third Baseman Nessa Esparza ended the inning and got her out of the jam. her game and shut down the Lady Cardinals for three innings in the opener. Esparza made a shoestring catch near third base, tagged the base doubling up the runner on third, and Opening the fourth inning, Pitcher Ally Diaz gave up a first-batter hit. A walk and a miscue later, then threw to Karina Ortiz, First Baseman, doubling up that runner as well. What a huge relief! •

Senior Third Baseman Nessa Esperanza flings the ball to First base for the out.

Senior Center Fielder Brook Hanners slides into Second. Junior Second Baseman Erika Rhodes sprints towards first base as Lawndale players scramble to play the ball she bunted.

Senior Karina Ortiz makes one of her 3 hits. Ortiz logged a Junior Isabella Rivera pitched three innings for the opening win. triple and 3 RBI. Photos by Shelley Kemp. Page 10 April 10, 2014 TORRANCE TRIBUNE

TerriAnn in Torrance from front page you know what? It’s still fun. other than Rock-Ola. One company is out Rock-Ola name hyphenated? Does it stand factory Ken and Glenn demonstrated how In our town resides the single-largest and last of the UK, Sound Leisure, and some little for something? Glenn explained, “His name holding a tube in your hand filled with the privately owned company that manufactures companies still exist in the States. But as was Rockola without the dash. The story I cleaning solution naturally warms the liquid jukeboxes in the United States, if not the far as quality large jukeboxes for home world, Rock-Ola. The company that makes and commercial made in the United States, jukeboxes is alive and well in the city of Rock-Ola is it. Way cool! Torrance. Plant Manager Ken Urban took Then Ken told me an interesting fact. time from his busy day to meet with me and In 1972, Rock-Ola had 500 employees show me the magical world of jukeboxes in and was making vending machines, coffee a way I have never known. Ken lives with machines and soda machines. In 1985, the his wife Jennie and son Kyle in the South Rock-Ola company moved to the suburbs Bay, but his roots are in Chicago. of Chicago and downsized, ceasing to make First, I wondered how Ken came to be Plant coffee machines but continuing to produce Manager of Rock-Ola in Torrance. He told me vending machines and jukeboxes up to the in that unmistakable Chicago accent, “What early 1990s. Ken told me Rock-Ola is still led me into this was my brother Larry [five making CD machines with a CD player and years older], who worked for Rock-Ola for a touch screen that has a computer hard drive. short time. I was born and raised in Chicago Wow! So jukeboxes have come a long way. and have been out here 21 years.” Ken told At this point, current CEO and owner Glenn me that he and his brother were always Streeter joined Ken and me and I learned working and building things from model cars more about the company. to motorcycles and recently discovered that Glenn Streeter bought Rock-Ola in 1992. their father Albert, who died in 1962 when Ken said, “Glenn was making jukebox the boys were young, was a master airplane reproductions already and he had a building mechanic during the Korean War. behind Hof’s Hut. He was a radio collector Ken began his job at Rock-Ola right out and he started to rebuild original jukeboxes. of high school at the age of 18. He worked And he had an antique store.” After Rock-Ola Rock-Ola CEO Glenn Streeter and Plant Manager Ken Urban. in the engineering assembly lab for about was sold to Glenn, Ken stayed on and was heard was people would pronounce it wrong, just enough to make it bubble. so he put the dash in there. But I think on David C. Rockola made ‘trade stimulators’ some of the early products, there were some before jukeboxes, which I found out were that didn’t have the dash. But his name is actually slot machines but they gave you a actually spelled Rockola. It’s funny during gumball or a coupon that you could use to that time ‘ola’ was a… ‘radiola’ they used trade at a store. David invented the ‘jackpot in phonograph and radio names. This name front.’ Cleaver. So there was no gambling. Get here correlates Rockola with jukeboxes and it? “For a guy who left home at 14 years old playing rock and roll. He was an amazing he was very, very ingenious and he was what guy--David C. Rockola.” David C. Rockola we would classify as a garage mechanic--he died in 1993 at 96 years old. He starting just had natural talent and he was aggressive working at age 11 and began his business in and got things done and made everything that 1930 making jukeboxes and cold-can vending could possibly work on a coin,” said Glenn. machines and video games. His true life “He got infatuated with the coin-operated story epitomizes the American success story business. From having a little cigar store in and is quite inspiring. “Of all the famous a hotel in Saskatchewan [Canada], a vendor names of jukeboxes that existed, there is from Chicago came up and convinced him to nothing that would work for music [as well] put in a one-penny gumball machine on the except that,” said Glenn. He then added, counter and said it will pay for your help. “The Queen Mary on her maiden voyage And it did. It paid for more than his help. [1936] from England to New York…when And that is how he got the bug. He actually it was leaving New York, somehow David got into the parking meter business.” Rockola, with a bunch of private personnel The history of Rock-Ola goes on and on A Rock-Ola custom-made jukebox. and a police escort, had a jukebox strapped and the ingenuity and entrepreneur spirit 17 years and for three years as a foreman. hired as Production Manager. The jukebox In 1992, Donald Rockola, President and on Cheer’s (the TV show that ran from 1982- Director of Engineering of Rock-Ola at the 1993) is actually one of the restorations Glenn time (who was the son of David Rockola, did and now it resides in the Smithsonian.” founder of the company), asked Ken to set Amazing. up, hire and train employees in California. As the story goes, Glenn asked Ken to Ken packed his bags and headed west. “We come to California. In the beginning Glenn were working strictly on jukeboxes, but told me, “We had a warehouse by the airport later on I got involved with taking care of [in Chicago] and took some of the people and the vending machine part of it also. I pretty would distribute from there ‘cuz they knew the much was the assembly department for all the commercial business--including Frank Schultz, assembly prototypes,” said Ken. At this point, Vice President of Sales, who worked for the I wondered about the history of jukeboxes. company 48 years and his father worked for Ken began, “Going back to Chicago, one of the company for 42 years. We had that there the biggest names in jukeboxes was Seeburg for 10 years.” Then Ken said, “I was lucky and another company out of Grand Rapids, enough to work for David Rockola and his Michigan was Rowe AMI. There were four two sons and I saw the love and passion major manufacturers: Wurlitzer, Rock-Ola, that Rockola had for the product--I can see Rowe, and Seeburg.” Ken went on to explain that with Glenn. I was one of the reasons I to me that Rowe AMI moved its manufacturing came out here. He loves the product and I to Mexico and discontinued home market think Rock-Ola should be proud they turned jukeboxes, Seeburg is out of business, and the company over the Glenn.” Wurlitzer went out of business in 2013. There Then I asked a question I have been The beautiful colors of a demonstration jukebox. are a few companies still making jukeboxes wondering about for a long time. Why is the to the top of a taxi and delivered it to the is quite evident in the history and business Queen Mary on its maiden voyage back to of Rock-Ola. To think this vital historic England. It was an early one--one of the company is still going strong right here in first models.” What a remarkable story and the city of Torrance is another example of to think we have the Queen Mary nearby in how our town opens its arms to business. Long Beach. Glenn went on to tell me the Inside this company handcrafted, carefully event made the papers in New York and the made jukeboxes are produced and shipped headline read, “And the Queen Will Have worldwide. So the next time you see the Music Wherever She Goes.” bubbles circling around the edge of the Technology has changed the way the music brightly lit jukebox, remember how much is played on jukeboxes and the move to history and craftsmanship went into that computers and digital sound has changed the nostalgic bit of history that continues to be way jukeboxes are made. Separate speakers written. “I love what I do and I am blessed can play a large part in the sound. One of to do what I do. People love jukeboxes. the things I love is the bubbles floating up You almost only get positive feedback. It is and down the jukeboxes. These bubbles pretty rewarding. Toys for big boys,” said ‘bubble’ by way of heat generated by the Glenn. I think I would add, “And big girls Rock-Ola jukeboxes ready for delivery. Photos by TerriAnn Ferren. machine itself. While touring the jukebox too!” Rock on. • TORRANCE TRIBUNE April 10, 2014 Page 11

One Man’s Opinion Another Man’s Opinion

By Gerry Chong have been covered by Obamacare. But God Oh yes, there is a God….and a mighty one plunged on. Supreme Court Allows he is. As a matter of fact, He is greater than Most people would have been discouraged the pretender that came before. Why, the old when the non-partisan Congressional Budget More Influence from Money God took seven days to create heaven and Office said 26-27 million uninsured people By Cristian Vasquez Americans at a disadvantage. Politicians already earth, but he didn’t have as many naysayers. would never obtain insurance under Obamacare, As if the Supreme Court hadn’t caused enough spend a ridiculous amount of money on elec- Today’s God took the same time--one week-- but God showed grit and stayed the course. damage to the democratic process through tions. Politico reported that President Obama to sign up two million people for Obamacare, When the March 6 edition of the RealClear- Citizens United, last week the court gave and Mitt Romney were able to fundraise $1.123 the most unanimously disliked legislation in Politics poll of polls showed only 39 percent more freedom to wealthy donors to influence billion and $1.019 billion, respectively. Yet, the history! Now that is an act of God! of Americans approved of Obamacare, God elections. In a 5-4 ruling, the court bypassed court found it necessary to raise the limits on Why, on March 26, naysayer Nancy Pelosi Poo-pooed all his people. longstanding restrictions on campaign dona- campaign contributions. Absurd. said the healthcare law was not passed to insure When the Breitbart news report contradicted tions by allowing those with enough money At this rate, our vote and opinion really the uninsured, but to give quality healthcare and God and Nancy, stating that Obamacare would to donate a total of $3.6 million to the list of will not matter. It already feels like all we can candidates running for Congress. This deci- do is kick and scream while special interest “Agents argued that Walmart’s health plans sion by the court strikes down a limit imposed groups and lobbyists manipulate the legislative are better and less expensive than Obamacare.” by Congress back in the Watergate Era that process. I would expect elected officials to prevented any single donor from hashing out take a backseat in trying to impose campaign affordable healthcare. “Don’t measure the ACA cost taxpayers $2.6 trillion over the next 10 large amounts of money to influence Capitol contribution restrictions of any kind. It is after by how many uninsured get insurance.” Ohhh, years, God simply shrugged. On a similar vein, Hill. Under the old restrictions, a donor could all a big reason that they get elected into of- Nancy, what a Doubting Thomas you were. on March 10, the Washington Post reported donate $5,200 to a Congressional candidate fice. Yet, to have the Supreme Court remove The Washington Examiner interviewed policy that with only three weeks remaining to enroll, each election cycle and no more than $123,200 contribution restrictions under the guise of free experts and independent insurance agents who only one in 10 eligible signees had signed up. to all candidates and political party commit- speech is ridiculous and dangerous. It gives argued that Walmart’s health plans are bet- Ironically, the Affordable Care Act was deemed tees put together. corporations and the few in the millionaire ter and less expensive than Obamacare. The unaffordable. Out of five possible reasons for Under the new ruling, which was acted income bracket an even bigger advantage over Journal of the American Medical Association failing to enroll, most chose, “I could not af- upon an appeal from the Republican National the rest of the population. concurred that unsubsidized Obamacare enroll- ford to pay the premium.” Committee, the court’s decision allows indi- As it is, money influences the voting process ees will face monthly premiums five to nine But perhaps the greatest hurdle God had to viduals to give the individual maximum to enough. Elections are already about which times higher than Walmart premiums. So the overcome was the law itself. The Centers for every candidate for Congress. As a result, the candidate has the most ad space, airtime and JAMA contradicts both God and Nancy. But Medicare and Medicaid Services revealed that new maximum contribution that can be made the best-run campaign. It is more about the God was undeterred. the law contains 14 exemptions from Obamacare. to candidates and party committees during a tour bus and the campaign stops than address- As late as March 23, God’s disciples CNBC If anyone has any hardship in obtaining insurance, two-year election cycle has been raised to ing actual issues that concern voters. This and the Washington Post both reported that the he need only ask for an exemption. Since this $3.6 million. decision by the Supreme Court hinders our then-five million enrollees were bogus. In fact, applies to anyone, it is an abandonment of the Everyone has the right to do as they wish democratic process. It allows for this flawed only 715,000 were previously uninsured. The individual mandate--the very heart of the law. with their money. If you earn it, then of course two-party system to continue thriving. While other 4.3 million were those who had migrated Chanting, “We will Overcome,” God got it’s your right to spend it as you see fit. How- we do have other political parties, the truth is over from God’s cancelled private policies to two million to sign up in the last week. Surely ever, to have the court determine that political that two parties control our election process mandated Obamacare programs. That means Charlton Heston himself would have stood contributions are protected as free speech and because they obtain the most money. With the that as of the third week of March, just 1.4 in awe. God is, after all, omnipotent and can by removing limits on monetary donations, court’s most recent decision, this situation is percent of the estimated 48.6 million uninsured achieve miracles. Allahu Akbar! • the court has just placed a large majority of not going to end anytime soon. •

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