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Herald Publications - El Segundo, Torrance, Manhattan Beach, Hawthorne, Lawndale, & Inglewood Community Newspapers Since 1911 - (310) 322-1830 - Vol. 107, No. 8 - February 22, 2018 Youth Hoopsters Celebrate Title Inside at the South Bay Lakers Facility This Issue Best of The Best...... 6-7,20

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Participants from El Segundo Youth Basketball celebrate their 5/6 Grade League Championship at the UCLA Health Training Center (home of the South Bay Lakers). Left to right: Vinny Baldino, James Baldino, Zachary Patterson, Jake Croxall, Dorian Lawson, Jake Kroskrity, Coach Nick Naea. Photo: Tyler Fujii. Sports...... 5,17 Council Agrees to Slow Down the RFP Process for The Lakes Site By Brian Simon As one example, staff conducted an in- Also in question is how to figure in the Weekend More than 10 citizens came to the podium house assessment of the clubhouse building City’s $5.6 million loan to The Lakes that on Tuesday night to urge the El Segundo City that identified areas needing repair such as in has not been paid back. Additionally, City Forecast Council not to rush through the request for the building itself, patio, landscape, restroom Manager Greg Carpenter reported that in proposal (RFP) process for The Lakes at El and kitchen. But without extra time to hire the case of a lease agreement, the recent tax Segundo site. The Council majority previ- a third-party expert, the City won’t know code changes will result in “a new expense ously directed staff to aim for an expedited the true condition of structural systems somebody has to incur.” timeline in the hope of releasing the RFP such as plumbing, roofing and sewer systems. See City Council, page 15 Friday by March 1, holding a pre-bid meeting and Sunny site walk on March 12, receiving proposals by April 3, interviewing qualified bidders on Flight Industries Land Major Vote 61˚/44˚ April 9 and selecting the preferred proposer on April 17. The last date will be the final public meeting for outgoing Mayor Suzanne of Confidence to Stay Competitive Fuentes and Councilmember Mike Dugan. By Rob McCarthy including those in the South Bay -- that That timeline, described by Recreation South Bay’s space and air defense com- form the backbone of the aerospace and Saturday and Parks Director Meredith Peitit as “ambi- panies are one step closer to having a state aviation industries in California, according tious,” became a point of contention despite commission to make sure their industry to the bill. Sunny recent progress made by The Lakes RFP remains competitive and stays grounded The Assembly voted 75-0 to create a 61˚/46˚ Task Force in reviewing background and in California. commission dedicated to smoothing the way historical documents, conducting a commu- Assemblyman Al Muratsuchi, D-Tor- for the industry’s growth as the nation sets nity needs assessment survey, and addressing rance, introduced a measure to create a its sights toward missions to Mars someday. the condition of the nine-hole course, driv- California Aerospace and Aviation Com- The 15-member commission would operate ing range and clubhouse. Petit noted other mission. Its purpose would be to advise without taxpayer dollars and be overseen Sunday outstanding items still requiring discussion policymakers about what the $100 billion by the Governor’s Office. and direction, including the type of deal flight and defense sector in the state’s “The goal is to bring together the Sunny structure to consider (a lease agreement versus economy needs from state elected officials. stakeholders and bring together policy 65˚/48˚ management contract); a minimum accept- The commission would “serve as a central recommendations so we can continue to able annual rent/return for the City; and a point of contact” for the flight and space grow and lead the nation and the world in rundown of capital improvements – as well mission companies and “support the health innovation, advanced manufacturing and as to what extent the City might be willing and competitiveness” of the businesses -- See Flight Industries, page 14 to invest in those improvements. Page 2 February 22, 2018 EL SEGUNDO HERALD Community Briefs Letters Comedy Night Annual Event in El Segundo Brings Vasquez on Pence the combined Korea team or they were the Top Quality Performers to the South Bay Christian Vasquez’s complaint about Vice worst kind of evil in the world. Wow! And President Pence in the February 15 issue was then he laments that Pence is mixing politics If you feel like having a great night laughing the door. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Comedy is puzzling. In checking out what the fuss was, I into sport. Really? So all the fuss is because with comedians, eating delicious food, enjoy- PG-13. Tickets are available from ESHS band learned that the ultra-leftist mainstream press Mr. Pence sat quietly and respectfully while ing decadent desserts, hearing live music and families and online at www.sbmusic.org. For is rabidly frothing at the mouth because Mike others cheered for their teams and then stood bidding at a Silent Auction, you will want to more information call 424-242-3722. Pence stood for the US delegation at the opening for his. All that is left is to wonder, who hands attend Comedy Night 2018 at the El Segundo ceremonies. Evidently the self-appointed self- out the talking points so they all can make the Performing Arts Center. On Saturday, Febru- aggrandizing muckrakers in the press decided same stupid points at the same time. ary 24th the South Bay Music Association that every one must also stand and cheer for – Kip Haggerty • will present its 9th annual Comedy Night and Silent Auction, a fundraiser that helps support the award winning El Segundo High School Calendar Band. The program includes the popular and Deadline for Calendar items is the prior SUNDAY, FEB. 25 hilarious ESHS Band “Dueling Trombones,” Thursday by noon. Calendar items are $1 • Bridge & Pinochle Groups, 11:30 AM. – and also features the Beach Cities Swing Band. per word. Email listings to marketing@ 3:45 PM, Senior Club of El Segundo, 339 Enjoy the Auction and Comedy Night show heraldpublications.com. We take Visa and Sheldon St., Call Pam at: 310-318-2856. at the El Segundo Performing Arts Center, MasterCard. MONDAY, FEB. 26 640 Main Street, El Segundo, 90245. Ticket THURSDAY, FEB. 22 • Canasta Group, 12:00 PM. – 3:00 PM., 50 prices are $20 if you buy early and $25 at Headliner comedian, James P. Connelly. • El Segundo Farmer’s Market, 3:00 PM. Plus, Free, Senior Club of El Segundo, 339 – 7:00 PM., located on Main Street, Down- Sheldon St., Call Pam at: 310-318-2856. town El Segundo. TUESDAY, FEB. 27 FRIDAY, FEB. 23 • Pinochle, 11:30 AM. – 3:30 PM., Senior Notice Regarding • Bingo, 1:00 PM. - 3:00 PM., 50 Plus, $3.00 Club of El Segundo, 339 Sheldon St., Call minimum, Senior Club of El Segundo, 339 Pam at: 310-318-2856. Sheldon St., Call Diane: 310-640-9577. • Board of Education Meeting, 7:00 PM., Rack Replacements • ESMS Prospective Students Tour, 8:30 District Administrative Offices – Board AM. – 9:30 AM., ESMS, 332 Center Room, 641 Sheldon Street. Dear business owners and residents, Street, Call: 310-615-2690. WEDNESDAY, FEB. 28 The City of El Segundo is repairing and replacing SATURDAY, FEB. 24 • Bowling, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 50 Plus, “Downtown Uniform” newsracks on Main St. and Grand. • 9th Annual Comedy Night Show and Si- Senior Club of El Segundo, Gable House They are doing the move in two phases: lent Auction, Doors open at 5:30 PM., a Bowl, 22501 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance, fundraiser to support the award winning Cost: $8.25 for 3 games, Call Joyce at: ESHS Band, ESHS PAC, 640 Main Street. 310-322-7621. West side/Odd# addresses: February 26 - March 9 Comedy is PG-13. Laugh with celebrity • Evening Book Discussion Featuring Hanna East side/Even# addresses: March 12 - 16 comedians, eat delicious food, enjoy live Who Fell From The Sky, 6:30 PM., free, El music and bid on a silent auction. Tickets: Segundo Public Library, 111 W. Mariposa We are sorry for any inconvenience this $20 if you buy early, $25 at the door. Ave., Call: 310-524-2728. may cause, but we are looking forward to Tickets are available from ESHS band THURSDAY, MAR. 1 new racks! Thank you. HM families and online at www.sbmusic.org. • El Segundo Farmer’s Market, 3:00 PM. Call: 424-242-3722. – 7:00 PM., located on Main Street, Down- • Special Board of Education Meeting, 8:00 town El Segundo. AM. – 12:00 PM., Superintendent’s Con- • El Segundo Historical Committee Meeting, ference Room, 641 Sheldon Street. See Calendar of Events, page 4 Run a Shamrock Ad in the El Segundo Herald. Business and Community Members Share Some Luck!

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Jeremy Bell Composition Contest Winner! Preview Performance! SATURDAY SELECTIONS INCLUDE North by Northwest MARCH 3, 2018 The Patriot, Ben Hur, October 7:00pm - FREE Ten Commandments ESHS Performing Arts Center 640 Main St. El Segundo Xerxes, The Godfather www.sbmusic.org (424) 242-3722 (L to R): Peter Barbara, Senior Vice President and Regional Manager; Mariko Plumlee, Vice President and Private Banker; Lisa Farley, facebook.com/elsegundoconcertband Senior Vice President and Private Banker; Jim Fenton, Vice President and Private Banker. PAID EDITORIAL Burkley Brandlin Swatik & Keesey LLP ATTORNEYS AT LAW Lifetime El Segundo Residents Living Trusts/Wills, Probate, Employment Law, Personal Injury Trust and Estates Litigation, Business Litigation, Civil Litigation 310-540-6000 *AV Rated (Highest) Martindale - Hubbell / **Certified Specialist Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law, State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization 1/26/18 9 – 4/7/18 3

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Calendar of Events from page 2 7:00 PM. – 8:00 PM., El Segundo Public Plus, Free, Senior Club of El Segundo, 339 Library, 111 W. Mariposa Ave., Call: 310- Sheldon St., Call Pam at: 310-318-2856. 640-8923. TUESDAY, MAR. 6 • Library Drop-In Program – Earthquake • Pinochle, 11:30 AM. – 3:30 PM., Senior Kit Preparedness – What to Include, 7:00 Club of El Segundo, 339 Sheldon St., Call PM. – 8:00 PM., free - plus a chance to Pam at: 310-318-2856. win an emergency survival kit, El Segundo • City Council Meeting, 7:00 PM., City Hall, Public Library, 111 W. Mariposa Ave., 350 Main Street, Call: 310-524-2306. Call: 310-524-2728. • El Segundo Kiwanis Club Meeting, 12:10 FRIDAY, MAR. 2 PM., The Lakes at El Segundo, 400 S. • Bingo, 1:00 PM. - 3:00 PM., 50 Plus, $3.00 Sepulveda Blvd., Contact: elsegundoki- minimum, Senior Club of El Segundo, 339 wanis.org. Sheldon St., Call Diane: 310-640-9577. WEDNESDAY, MAR. 7 SATURDAY, MAR. 3 • Bowling, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 50 Plus, • El Segundo Concert Band Free Concert, Senior Club of El Segundo, Gable House Epic Music by Master Composers, 7:00 Bowl, 22501 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance, PM., ESHS PAC, 640 Main Street, Music Cost: $8.25 for 3 games, Call Joyce at: audiences know and love. Visit sbmusic. 310-322-7621. org, 424-242-3722. • ESHS PTA Meeting, 7:00 PM. – 8:00 • Saturday Night Dance, 7:00 PM. – 9:45 PM., ESHS Library, 640 Main Street, Call: PM., Cost: $3.00 Per Person, Adults of all 310-615-2662. Ages Welcome, Senior Club of El Segun- THURSDAY, MAR. 8 do, 339 Sheldon St., Call: 310-524-2705. • El Segundo Farmer’s Market, 3:00 PM. SUNDAY, MAR. 4 – 7:00 PM., located on Main Street, Down- • Bridge & Pinochle Groups, 11:30 AM. – town El Segundo. 3:45 PM, Senior Club of El Segundo, 339 • Bay Cities Coin Club, 6:30 PM – 9:00 Sheldon St., Call Pam at: 310-318-2856. PM., everyone welcome, refreshments / MONDAY, MAR. 5 raffle, kids receive a small gift, El Segundo • Canasta Group, 12:00 PM. – 3:00 PM., 50 Public Library, 111 W. Mariposa Ave. •

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ES Little League Celebrates Kings Make History in Buffalo, Opening Day but Will They Even Make the By Gregg McMullin was taken from his family, friends and the On a warm, sun-drenched morning, over community he called home at the tender Playoffs This Year? 400 players and coaches representing the age of 42. While coaching, he embodied By Adam Serrao it? On the other hand, the Kings’ recent record 64th edition of the El Segundo Little League the role of a mentor and role model and With no disrespect to the people of Buffalo, against other teams in their division could spell marched proudly down Main Street. The helped the young players he coached with who could possibly want to travel there in trouble for a team that’s looking for a boost weather couldn’t have cooperated more for his outlook. Giroux introduced the new Nate the month of February? Not many are brave in points over the last month or so of play. the smiling faces that make up 37 teams from Hobgood-Chittick Coach’s Award that will enough to battle the 20-degree weather, even Los Angeles was horrible against all other the Challenger Division to the Major Division. highlight what Hobgood-Chittick stood for. if you’re used to playing a professional sport opponents from the Pacific Division last sea- These proud players, wearing their uniforms To be eligible, Giroux said the award will on a slab of ice. The Los Angeles Kings son and not much has changed this year. As for the first time, paraded down Main Street honor the coach who is encouraging, positive, were forced into Buffalo last Saturday and of last weekend, the Kings were 7-9-3 within in front of a throng of family, friends and respectful, has integrity and has the passion instead of simply laying down their sticks, their own division while putting up a very well-wishers. The El Segundo Little League to help not only players on his or her own did something that they hadn’t done in the respectable 21-10-2 record against the rest of (ESLL) parade has been an annual event that team, but also any other player who needs last 15 years. They won. Now, with just over the league. Certainly, back-to-back games to has been around for 60 years. Other com- guidance. 20 games remaining in the regular season, the begin next week against the Golden Knights munities may have their own opening days, Yes, opening day was a success and games only question left to be answered is whether don’t necessarily fail to put a nauseous feeling but El Segundo’s is reminiscent and worthy will be playing out nearly each day throughout or not the team will play well enough to make inside of every Kings fan’s stomach. Things of a Norman Rockwell cover on a Saturday the season. The Dodgers Challengers play it into this year’s postseason. won’t really begin to heat up, however, until Evening Post magazine. on Sundays at Raytheon while the Majors Anze Kopitar and rookie Michael Amadio the end of March when Los Angeles gets to The parade ended at Brett Field where a and Triple-A play at Brett Field throughout each scored twice for the Kings last weekend show its stuff against the likes of Edmonton, large crowd of family and friends gathered to the week. The Double-A will play at Center when the team acquired its first victory in Buf- Calgary, Arizona and Anaheim in consecutive greet the athletes. Also there were El Segundo’s Street Elementary School while the Single- falo since Feb. 21, 2003. Maybe Amadio is the games that will certainly prove to proclaim finest -- both police and fire department A teams play at Arena High Stadium. The good luck charm that changed L.A.’s fate once the Kings’ postseason fate once and for all. personnel. The fire department displayed our Rookie Division plays its games at Center and for all. Or maybe it was the play of goalie Help could be on its way too. If Jeff Carter American flag proudly from their extended Street. All schedules are subject to change. Jonathan Quick, who made 33 saves for Los can return from a skate injury that has kept rig. ESLL President Lance Giroux then started Get out and support these young athletes. Angeles on the way to a 4-2 victory against him sidelined since the middle of October, the the opening day ceremonies by introducing Be there when they triumph and hold them the Sabres at KeyBank Stadium. “I don’t think Kings will almost certainly begin to look as good Juliet Debates, who sang a heartwarming when they need a hug. Remember, this time we were worried about the 15-year drought in as they ever have this season. Carter’s return rendition of the national anthem. of their lives and yours go by so quickly. I here,” Kopitar explained after the game. “We had could prove to assist a team that continues to a three-game slide that we certainly wanted to struggle to score goals and ranks 21st out of stop. I thought today we came ready to play.” 31 teams in the league in that category. His The Kings can get excited about that vic- reemergence has the ability to help the Kings tory all that they want to, but it’s important finally begin to put some pucks into the back to remember that it came on the heels of a of the net. Also, head coach John Stevens must three-game losing streak for Los Angeles. That ask himself the question of how much is too same losing streak saw the Kings lose to two much of Quick. The Kings goalie has looked different elite teams who go by the names of nothing short of lackluster since before the All- the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Pittsburgh Star break, while his backup Darcy Kuemper Penguins. Now is the time of the regular season has done a more than serviceable job. when Los Angeles must decide what team that It’s getting late in the season and it has it wants to be. Does it want to be the team certainly become clear that the Los Angeles that loses to other good teams and drops to Kings have a lot of work to do if they wish fifth place in the Pacific Division standings? to not only get into the playoffs, but get there Or does it want to be the team that looked and succeed. That being said, Los Angeles has almost unbeatable over a stretch of over 10 always had a taste for suspense. Even in the straight games in October? Stanley Cup years, the Kings seemingly enjoyed While the Vegas Golden Knights may have keeping their fans hanging on to watch each first place wrapped up in the division, the end and every game intently. This year, it seems of the regular season is going to come down to that if the Kings want to enjoy more success The Dodgers lead the way during the 64th annual El Segundo Little League parade. inter-division play for L.A. As of last weekend, like in 2012 and 2014, they won’t just need To make a point on how quickly time can remember my son’s first at-bat in his the Kings were in an absolute all-out brawl for to make history in Buffalo. This Los Angeles passes by for little leaguers and parents, Gi- first little league game when he hit a soft playoff positioning with their enemies from team needs to score more goals, defend the roux introduced 12-year-old Holden Coulter toss pitch instead of off the tee. He hit it into Calgary, Anaheim and San Jose. On one hand, net better and, most importantly, beat their and 6-year-old Scot Nicol. He compared the the outfield and promptly raced towards third that’s good news, because who doesn’t like to divisional rivals who always seem to inherently two, noting how time goes by so quickly base before being redirected towards first watch two huge rivals stick it to each other on have a thirst for the Kings’ throne. and saying one day they are playing in the base. Yes, he reached base safely. It seems the ice and drop some gloves while they’re at – [email protected] • Rookie Division and before you know it like moments ago because now he’s playing they’re playing under the lights in the Majors. high school baseball, so enjoy the ride. Next up was Aiden Johnson, a Boy Scout El Segundo Girls Softball “I love hockey because of the respect from El Segundo Troop 267. The aspiring Opens Season for history and for the game itself.” Eagle Scout was honored for his Eagle proj- The El Segundo girls softball league kicks eorge ecsey ect for which he made a new storage shed off the season with opening day ceremonies – G V for the Challenger Division. The Dodgers Friday night at 6 p.m. at the Recreation Park sorely needed Johnson’s since the current field. The teams ranging from the 6U to City Council • School Board shed was falling apart. Aiden completed the the 14U age division had a successful 2017 Events Calendar • Local News project thanks to donations from the com- season in which the 14U all-star team went munity including Ramey Roofing. Now the 37-4 and reached the Western States National only question is how to transport the nearly Championship game. The Nighthawks 10U 500-pound structure to the field at Raytheon. team won the coveted Beach Cup and overall If you can help, please contact El Segundo the league enjoyed success. This season, there Little League. are a combined 19 teams that make up the What is opening day without the ceremonial 6U, 8U, 10U, 12U and 14U teams. first pitch? It is often that an umpire throws Eagles Advance in CIF Playoffs out the first pitch. This year, the umpire The El Segundo Eagles advanced in the BE IN THE KNOW Herald Publication is now offering honored wasn’t a typical one. John Ziello CIF playoffs. The boys and girls soccer teams FREE digital delivery of any of has been umpiring for many years at the moved to the second round with their victories. their community newspapers. little league and high school levels as well The girls water polo team’s march through Be the first to know about as in recreation leagues. He does feel most the playoffs ended in the quarterfinals. The upcoming local events. at home umpiring and scheduling for El boys basketball team made a gallant effort Segundo Little League because of the kids to defeat its second-seeded opponent, but IT’S EASY and parents and how classy the community is. came up short. AND IT’S FREE! Finally, Giroux reminded us of the passing The boys soccer team scored three of a friend and coach. Nate Hobgood-Chittick consecutive goals in the second half and Sign up at - http://bit.ly/2fMg4Eh was a former NFL star who won a Super defeated Pacifica 3-1 after the Mariners had El Segundo Herald • Hawthorne Press Tribune Bowl with the St Louis Rams. He was also taken a 1-0 lead. The Eagles (11-7-3) faced Lawndale Tribune • Torrance Tribune an El Segundo Little League coach. Nate See Eagles, page 17 Page 6 February 22, 2018 EL SEGUNDO HERALD

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“If you work hard and you do your best, you can do anything.” – Erin Heatherton Page 8 February 22, 2018 EL SEGUNDO HERALD Entertainment Check It Out Slow Medicine: The Way to Healing By Roz Templin, Library Assistant, “electronic health record.” Even as Dr. Sweet El Segundo Public Library tries to correct the information with her father’s Slow Medicine grabbed my attention im- doctor, it’s not an easy fix. There’s more -- much mediately from its introduction. The author, more -- about today’s modern medicine and Victoria Sweet, a medical doctor, describes its applications that will enrage and frighten you. As she sums up the experience, “If I, as a physician, couldn’t get appropriate care for a family member in a lovely community hospital with well-trained staff, who could?” This is an interesting book that relates Dr. Sweet’s early life and eventual decision to become a doctor. She describes her college years, her time in medical school plus her interactions with patients and her jobs in hospitals, clinics and other medical environ- ments. The cases she writes about inform and some astound. Dr. Sweet guides the reader to her meaning of “fast medicine” -- viewing and treating the body as a machine with the doctor being the mechanic; and “slow medicine – where the pace of care is unhur- ried and involves sitting with a patient, a step-by-step physical and visual examination. See Check It Out, page 14

Slow Medicine: The Way to Healing by Victoria Sweet. her helplessness as she recalls her father’s illness and subsequent journey to the hospital. Her father suffered a grand mal seizure and paramedics took him to the local community hospital, where he was admitted. Instead of the overnight observation and next-day discharge that she reassured her family would happen, she visited him the next day to find him in restraints, attached to an IV and a catheter. He was mistakenly being treated for a possible stroke all because of a small error in his Roz Templin. Film Review Black Panther Review: A New Kind of Superhero Roars to the Big Screen By Ryan Rojas for www.cinemacy.com Civil War, in which he witnessed his father’s Black Panther, the latest standalone passing at his feet. Black Panther sees T’Challa superhero movie from the Marvel cinematic returning home after the events of Civil War to universe, roared to a record-shattering $218 his homeland, the African nation of Wakanda, million US debut over this past Presidents’ Day to succeed the throne as king and rule over weekend, making it the highest debut ever for his people as the Black Panther. Holding a February film and fifth highest opening of all court over his inner circle of royals, including time. Further positive word-of-mouth reviews mother Ramonda (Angela Bassett), Wakandan are sure to continue to make this a must-see guards Okoye (Danai Gurira) and W’kabi movie -- and for good reason: Black Panther is (Daniel Kaluuya), sister Shuri (Letitia Wright), a vibrant and exciting movie that energizes the an untested T’Challa finds himself with the superhero genre and feels vital to these times. responsibility of governing over his people in For those who have been keeping up with the this new position. entirety of these Marvel movies, Prince T’Challa T’Challa finds that it’s also up to him to -- aka Black Panther (Chadwick Boseman) keep his country flourishing, which it has -- was first seen in 2016’s Captain America: See Film Review, page 14

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Although an advocate of “slow,” Dr. Sweet proponent of nature’s power to heal. job creation,” Muratsuchi said last month as The state Senate still must vote on the ultimately thinks that the best scenario would There is an intriguing chapter about Laguna the bill was advancing in the Assembly. measure, and the governor needs to sign be a combination of both practices. Honda Hospital in San Francisco, a county The advisory commission would have 15 the bill. The momentum so far in the lower Dr. Sweet continues to be a student of the almshouse where Dr. Sweet worked for some members, with nine being appointed by the chamber in Sacramento is one small step for world, taking the best of what she finds in time. The almshouse is how the sick poor governor to represent aviation and aerospace California, and one giant leap for a South Bay each culture. In her quest to find that right were taken care of in the days before medical companies, their suppliers and labor unions. The industry that designs, builds and supports air balance of fast and slow, Dr. Sweet became insurance. At Laguna Honda, not only were other members would be selected for expertise and space travel. interested in Hildegard of Bingen, a 12th there medical facilities with patient wards in economic development, transportation and “The state hears and sees what’s happening century German nun, visionary, composer and medical equipment, but there was also a higher education. Members would serve for in the industry and wants to protect it and and medical practitioner. She checked out a greenhouse, an aviary and a farm for patients two years and be limited to three terms. grow it,” Kruger said, adding “it also sends a book at the library and found that Hildegard’s to work as they recovered. To me, this sounds Muratsuchi said he spent a year working on message outside the state of California.” medieval medical book was similar to Chinese like a perfect model for medicine! his bill and building support among Sacramento Texas, Georgia and Michigan are moving and Ayurvedic medicine, which she was al- Allow our library staff help you find this and lawmakers. He is chairman of the California forward to create commissions, which the ready studying. Hildegard led her monastery’s other books and materials in the El Segundo Assembly’s Select Committee on Aerospace. LAEDC says are completely dedicated to infirmary and herbal garden and was an early Public Library. • California held nearly one-tenth of the com- growing their states’ aerospace industries. bined space and aircraft market in the world The work envisioned for the California body in 2016, according to the bill. The aerospace will be to market the state’s tax and business Film Review from page 8 industry is “being challenged” by foreign climate at industry events where other states done for generations by staying hidden away the rest of the world and take care of its own competitors with emerging economies and will have a presence. from the rest of the world while mining a people with its rare resources – is especially the technology they lacked in the past. The The LAEDC has backed the bill to create a rare resource called vibranium. This is an prescient to these times. commission-creation measure says the state California commission to protect against states element stronger than steel that the Wakandans It can’t not be said that Black Panther is must prepare in case of military base closures looking to “poach our aerospace assets,” it says. put into everything from their buildings also the face of a new kind of hero that has by the Department of Defense and shifts in The bill got another huge lift right after the to their clothes, and from what his sister been missing from these movies in quite some funding priorities by NASA. Assembly voted: SpaceX in Hawthorne suc- Shuri makes the Black Panther costume and time. Having embodied some of history’s Florida has enticed at least one California cessfully launched its powerful Falcon Heavy gadgets. But little does T’Challa know that most important African American figures, aerospace company to relocate, and industry into space. The company calls its Falcon Heavy vibranium is also being coveted by enemies such as Jackie Robinson and Thurgood leaders say that Space Florida has the money the most powerful rocket in service today, able abroad, including Klaue (Andy Serkis) and Marshall, Boseman gives an effortless grace and clout with lawmakers that is lacking here. to carry a fully loaded and fueled 737 jetliner the American Erik Killmonger (Michael B. and presence to his king-in-making. Jordan is Sean Casey, managing director of the Silicon weighing 141,000 pounds into orbit. Jordan). It’s Killmonger who we learn is more a mad dog off the leash, and other standout Valley Space Center, told an industry publica- The Legislature lately has shown a willingness than meets the eye and has more than a bone performances include Lupita N’yongo as tion that other states take a more aggressive to help defense contractors to be competitive to pick with T’Challa as he challenges him for Nakia and Forest Whitaker as Zuri. Seeing approach to convincing companies to leave in bidding for federal contracts. Lawmakers in the throne and for control of how to lead the people of color in major roles in native worlds California. 2014 supported an enhanced tax credit and tax nation forward with less than peaceful results. is empowering and gives Black Panther a The Assembly’s full-throated endorsement exemption for Lockheed Martin and Northrop While Black Panther is the latest superhero further distinction and importance compared of a California Aerospace and Aviation Com- Grumman, both of whom were competing for flick sandwiched between the rest of to others in the genre. mission delivered a message that it’s taking federal Department of Defense contracts. the Marvel catalogue, it’s not your 134 minutes. Black Panther is rated PG-13 the challenge by Space Florida very seriously. In 2016, the Legislature again approved a traditional superhero movie. First of all, for prolonged sequences of action violence, Judy Kruger, who oversees aerospace sector tax measure favorable to defense and aerospace there’s a new visual identity that director Ryan and a brief rude gesture. Now playing. • activities at the Los Angeles Economic Devel- manufacturers. Lawmakers extended a sales and Coogler (Fruitvale Station, Creed) injects into opment Corporation (LAEDC) had high praise use tax exemption on manufacturing equipment. the movie that keeps the whole thing lively and hopes that the commission will become Aerospace is prized by state and local law- and excitable. And largely, there is a mythos a reality soon. makers because average salaries top $100,000 to Black Panther that makes the movie feel The Assembly vote was a small step for and contractors and their suppliers create even weightier next to its contemporaries. the South Bay players in aerospace, which manufacturing jobs -- some of which require Scenes of T’Challa connecting with his according to the bill is among California’s a high school diploma. The demand for work- ancestors for wisdom and guidance while he largest industries and employers. It generates ers with technical skills is expected to grow connects with his destiny is a drama more $140 billion per year within the state, making in the Los Angeles metro area, according to akin to Shakespeare than Superman. it a global leader, according to figures provided a recent LAEDC report about the future of It’s all pop entertainment escapism, but it’s to the Legislature. work in the region. • undeniable that there is political juice in this thing. An interesting point of the movie is that Black Panther must learn how to govern “When everything seems to be going against in a political sense and do what’s best for you, remember that the airplane takes off his people, which is a discourse that’s ever more prescient today. Scenes in which King against the wind, not with it.” T’Challa is confronted with how to rule over – Henry Ford Wakanda – whether to continue hiding from Ryan Rojas.

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LIPTON aka Angeles, CA 90012. assets or of any petition or account The Court orders that all persons The Court orders that all persons ROBERT LIPTON IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of as provided in Probate Code section interested in this matter appear before A PETITION FOR PROBATE has interested in this matter appear before HERE this court at the hearing indicated the petition, you should appear at the 1250. A Request for Special Notice been filed by Robin Walton in the this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the hearing and state your objections or form is available from the court clerk. below to show cause, if any, why the Superior Court of California, County of petition for change of name should not file written objections with the court Attorney for petitioner: petition for change of name should not ABANDONMENTS: LOS ANGELES. be granted. Any person objecting to the before the hearing. Your appearance CYNTHIA R POLLOCK ESQ be granted. 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With various items still up in the air, Tuesday’s Tem Drew Boyles) to attract as many diverse new roof at the police station, annual pavement for $9.93 million. During the same period, 12 public speakers were adamant in expressing a proposals as possible, embark on a more rehabilitation (that mostly involved east El securities matured for $6.66 million, with total common message. Planning Commissioner detailed capital study, and to return with a Segundo streets), and two sewer pump station net change in investment activity positive by Ryan Baldino implored the Council to allow the revised timeline and more optimal schedule. modifications (the largest ticket item at $3.25 $3.27 million. Treasury yield curves jumped task force (which he is also a member of) to “do Councilmember Carol Pirsztuk also asked to million). Coming up are a seismic retrofit at markedly during the quarter to the City’s benefit. its job.” He also found it “inappropriate” to rush add criteria to rank the RFPs. “We want it Fire Station # 1, catch basin connector pipe El Segundo Police Lieutenant Carlos Mendoza the RFP through so that “it’s voted on by the done well and we want it done right,” she screens, ADA ramps, and an engine/pump spoke of the department’s involvement with L.A. current council before the new one is in place.” said. Staff will come back with an update at replacement at another pump station. IMPACT – a multi-agency crime task force Lindsey Breeden, a member of the City’s Tech- the March 6 Council meeting. City Treasurer Crista Binder and Deputy and joint powers authority that targets drug nology Committee, warned of the possibility Also on Tuesday, Petit presented recommen- City Treasurer II Dino Marsocci presented the trafficking and money laundering organizations. for subpar proposals and also called out “some dations from the Golf Course Subcommittee quarterly investment report. Highlights: The Mendoza serves as deputy director and noted on the Council” for wanting to make a decision and Recreation and Parks Commission to City remains in compliance with its investment the large number of investigations, responses on the matter before leaving office. While saying increase fees at The Lakes for the first time policy and has a total invested portfolio market and agency assignments. He reported that nearly he was “happy TopGolf was killed,” Chris Busse since 2013 so those are comparable to other value of $71.4 million, with short-term yields half the cases involving methamphetamine, emphasized that “this [speedy RFP timeline] courses and driving ranges in the surrounding at 1.23 percent and long-term yields at 1.79 which has become an even bigger problem is not the way to respond to this. It makes it area. Proposed upticks for different items are percent. Investment activity from October to due to bulk importing and lower prices. He look like it was personal. Let’s not set ourselves in the $1 to $2 range with an estimated an- February included purchases of 27 securities also mentioned growing issues with fentanyl. • up for another bad deal.” Golf pro Josh Alpert nual revenue increase of $65,000 to $70,000. added, “This is the time to get the process right.” During the public hearing on the matter, Later, Fuentes admitted that she initially Marie Smith opined that the City “is not rais- Are You Still Paying Too Much For wanted to “get this done” before the election. ing rates enough.” She suggested lowering fees She noted that she attended all the meetings for juniors, but going higher on everyone else. on The Lakes (and TopGolf) for six years. 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A compromise brought forth by Typical US Brand Price On Your 1st Order! to help guide the process. “If anything is worth Fuentes will see the resident fees move up as for 40mg x 100 Call the number below and save an additional $15 plus get free shipping doing, it’s worth doing right,” Dugan said. “Let suggested, but have staff return with proposed on your ﬁ rst prescription order with Canada Drug Center. Expires June Carol advise us on what a better schedule is.” lower rates for juniors and higher charges for Our Price 30, 2017. Offer is valid for prescription orders only and can not be used in Even if the Council had chosen to stick to non-residents. * conjunction with any other offers. Valid for new customers only. One time the April 17 selection date, negotiations from Public Works Director Ken Berkman provided Rosuvastatin use per household. Use code 15FREE to receive this special offer. that point forward would have still removed an update of the Capital Improvement Program, $ Fuentes and Dugan from the equation. “The with a summary of $17 million in key projects 141 Generic equivalent of CrestorTM Call toll-free: 877-541-9362 current council will not make the decision on ($4.5 million of work completed last quarter). Generic price for for 40mg x 100 www.canadadrug.us/segundo the use of this property -- it’s not going to The list includes fiber optic network expansion, happen,” City Attorney Mark Hensley said. Center Street water main replacement, Main Please note that we do not carry controlled substances and a valid prescription is required for all prescription medication orders. 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Dr. Daniel Richardson: *Please note that the power may be off affect both the start time and the completion for the whole period or may be turned off time indicated above. For current planned Kiwanis Good Citizen Award more than once. This planned outage may outage status, please visit sce.com/reliabil- Dr. Daniel Richardson was standing on the he called the police and provided them not begin exactly at the stated start time, ity and enter the outage number(s) above. balcony of his residence overlooking the street with a description of the suspect and and some conditions may cause this planned If you have questions, please call SCE at when he observed an unknown male spray his vehicle. Officers located the man, outage to be postponed. The times noted 1-800-611-1911. painting a city bus bench. Richardson then who admitted to spray-painting the bus are the best estimate and circumstances may – Source: ESPD watched the man walk away carrying two cans bench. Richardson’s quick action led to the of spray paint and enter a vehicle. Believing arrest of a vandalism suspect. the suspect to be vandalizing city property, – Source: ESPD Police Respond to Trespasser Report On Feb. 16 at 1:11 p.m., El Segundo Police 6 feet tall, 160 pounds, black hair, brown Department officers received the call of a man eyes. The man was wearing a white bandana who was trespassing on private property near on his head. Rosecrans Avenue and Sepulveda Boulevard. If anyone had any unusual contact with Officers found the individual and discovered this individual, please contact Sgt. Aaron he had with him an unusual Halloween-type Corkins at (310) 524-2271 or acorkins@ mask and a small metal hammer/pick. The elsegundo.org (Case#: 18-484). man is a male black adult, 21 years old, – Source: ESPD •

El Segundo Kiwanis Club President George Funk, Dr. Daniel Richardson, El Segundo Police Chief Bill Whalen. Power Outage Scheduled Feb. 24 Southern California Edison has scheduled a Starting at: Feb. 24, 8 a.m./Ending at: power outage on Feb. 24 near Grand Avenue Feb. 24, 4 p.m. and Lomita Street. The outage will be due to # of Residential customers affected: 170 maintenance work in the area. Please see the # of Commercial customers affected: 82 information below for more details: Outage boundary: Grand Avenue south Outage Alert #: 868730 side 50 feet west of Lomita Street.

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CERTIFIED AND LICENSED PROFESSIONALS EL SEGUNDO HERALD February 22, 2018 Page 17 Police Reports Thursday, Feb. 8 hours in the 500 block of North Sepulveda Sunday, Feb. 11 containing school books. A battery report was taken at 1140 hours Boulevard. One male and one female adults were arrested A petty theft report was taken at 1921 from Dune Street and Sycamore Avenue. One male adult was arrested at 1955 hours at 0437 hours from the 1000 block of East hours from the 300 block of Coral Circle. The suspect grabbed the victim by her arms. from the 2100 block of East Rosecrans Av- Imperial Avenue for identity theft, suspicion of Unknown suspect(s) gained access to vehicle A vandalism report was taken at 1351 hours enue for drunk in public and possession of a burglary, and illegal possession of a billy club. by unknown means and took a set of keys from the 500 block of Sierra Place. A door controlled substance without a prescription. Monday, Feb. 12 from the center console. to a residence was damaged. Saturday, Feb. 10 One male adult was arrested at 0019 hours Wednesday, Feb. 14 An injury report was taken at 1649 hours One male adult was arrested at 0015 hours from the 500 block of North Sepulveda One male adult was arrested at 0503 hours from the 300 block of Main Street. A female from Aviation Boulevard and Utah Avenue Boulevard for felony battery of a domestic from the 700 block of South Sepulveda juvenile sustained a laceration to her head. for one LASD misdemeanor warrant. partner. Boulevard for criminal threats. An assault by means likely to produce An online petty theft report was taken A traffic accident (no injuries) occurred at A missing person’s report was taken at great bodily injury report was taken at 1640 at 0659 hours from the 100 block of West 0930 hours from Hughes Way and Sepulveda 0503 hours from the 300 block of North hours from the 200 block of North Douglas Sycamore Avenue. Taken were recycling bins. Boulevard, vehicle versus vehicle. Sepulveda Boulevard. Street. A male juvenile struck the victim in A burglary (residential) report was taken A vandalism report was taken at 1056 A missing person’s report was taken at the face and tried to strangle her. at 1149 hours from the 100 block of East hours from the 800 block of South Sepulveda 0732 hours from the 300 block of Main Traffic accident (no injuries) occurred Oak Avenue. Unknown suspect(s) stole a Boulevard. Street. The missing juvenile was located and at 1729 hours in the intersection of Grand bike from an attached carport at the victim’s A found property report was taken at 1402 returned to her guardian. Avenue and Sepulveda Boulevard, vehicle residence. hours from the 300 block of Main Street. A petty theft report was taken at 0745 hours versus electrical box. One female adult was arrested at 1826 hours Found was a cell phone. from the 400 block of East Walnut Avenue. A dog bite report was taken at 1851 hours from Center Street and Sycamore Avenue for A fraud report was taken at 1509 hours Unknown suspect(s) took prescription glasses in the 1200 block of East Imperial Avenue. one ESPD and one LAPD traffic warrant. from the 900 block of North Sepulveda and sunglasses. Dead body report was taken at 2159 hours An identity theft report was taken at 1907 Boulevard. A vehicle tampering report was taken at from the 200 block of West Grand Avenue. hours from the 500 block of North Sepul- Am identity theft report was taken at 1932 1032 hours from the 200 block of Concord Friday, Feb. 9 veda Boulevard. Unknown suspect(s) made hours from the 900 block of Loma Vista Street. Street. Unknown suspect(s) tampered with One female adult was arrested at 0311 hours fraudulent charges to the victim’s credit cards. One female adult was arrested at 2116 the victim’s vehicle. from the 900 block of East Pine Avenue for A burglary (auto) report was taken at 1904 hours from the 2000 block of Park Place A petty theft report was taken at 1322 hours plain drunk in public. hours from the 2000 block of East Mariposa for trespassing in a business and public from the 400 block of Washington Street. A traffic accident (with injuries) occurred at Avenue. Unknown suspect(s) stole the victim’s intoxication. Unknown suspect(s) stole the victim’s iPhone. 0614 hours at Rosecrans Avenue and Sepul- third row seat. Tuesday, Feb. 13 Traffic accident (with injuries) occurred at veda Boulevard, vehicle versus a power pole. One male adult was arrested at 2119 hours A petty theft report was taken at 1355 1630 hours from Mariposa Avenue and Sepul- A vandalism report was taken at 0831 hours from Hughes Way and Sepulveda Boulevard hours from the 100 block of South Douglas veda Boulevard, vehicle versus motorcycle. from the 200 block of Richmond Street. Uknown for possession of a controlled substance and Street. Taken was an iPad. Traffic accident (with injuries) occurred at suspect(s) damaged a window to a business. driving without a license. A burglary (vehicle) report was taken at 1724 hours in the 200 block of North Douglas One male adult was arrested at 1607 hours One male adult was arrested at 2119 hours 1506 hours from the 200 block of North Street, vehicle versus vehicle. from Aviation Boulevard and El Segundo from Hughes Way and Sepulveda Boulevard Douglas Street. Suspects gained entry by A lost property report was taken at 1808 Boulevard for child endangerment. for possession of a controlled substance and breaking the left rear passenger window. hours from the 800 block of South Sepulveda A robbery (strong arm) occurred at 1610 having an open container of alcohol. Taken was a MacBook Pro and a black bag Boulevard. A probation badge was lost. •

Eagles from page 5 Vista Murrieta (17-3-7) yesterday and a win El Segundo holding a 9-7 lead, the Eagles In the second round, the Eagles traveled Olson scored twice, and both Wilkinson and would propel them into the quarterfinals on outscored the Warriors 7-3 in the second half to face Alta Loma. The Braves, who were Weiss had one goal each. For the second Saturday at a site to be determined. The for the win. Christina Mullane led the Eagles undefeated in league play and were 22-5 consecutive playoff game, Caravello had 12 girls completed a come-from-behind 3-2 win with six goals, while Jenna Olson was tough overall, scored the first goal. However, the saves in goal. over Viewpoint by scoring three second half inside and scored four goals. One of her goals Eagles were not intimidated and scored the The Eagles’ season came to an end with goals. They faced Great Oak on Tuesday and was set up by the team’s goalie. With time next four goals to lead 4-1 at halftime. The a hard-fought 5-4 loss to Diamond Bar in a win would send them to the next round on running down in the third period, Sophia third quarter was one of the most complete the quarterfinals. The Brahmas, who reached Friday against the winner of second-seeded Caravello from the net connected with Olson quarters of the season. Against a very good the CIF finals a year ago but fell in double La Quinta and California. for a breakaway goal. Emily Wilkinson scored Braves team, the Eagles scored six unan- overtime, displayed some of the best defensive The girls water polo team defeated Alemany the team’s first two goals and ended with three swered goals and took a 10-1 lead. Lindsey moves the Eagles had seen thus far and El 16-10 in a game in the first round of the CIF total. Claire Lindsey scored one goal and set up had an amazing game, putting away five Segundo had no answer. Olson capped her Southern Section Division 5 playoffs. With three other scores, while Maya Weiss got into goals. Freshman sensation Mullane continued season with two goals, while Mullane and the teams trading goals in the first half and the scoring column late in the fourth period. to astonish opponents and had three goals. Wilkinson each scored one goal. •

Jenna Olson was one of the Eagles’ top scorers this season. She rifled in four goals against Alemany, including this one in the fourth quarter. Emily Wilkinson scores one of her three goals against Alemany.

It’s a family affair as Clara Brown proudly wears her Jayhawks uniform and is joined by her parents Celeste and Kirk and brother El Segundo Little League President Lance Giroux is flanked by Holden Coulter on his left and Scot Nicol, Jr. on the right, saying to the The opening day ceremonial first pitch was thrown by longtime Wilson on her first opening day. parents that time goes so quickly. umpire John Ziello. Page 18 February 22, 2018 EL SEGUNDO HERALD

Precious Pooches

Simone Rupert We are looking for volunteers to help with be the best place for me. Once you see my the shelter they were moving and couldn’t also planning on dropping a couple of pounds our pet adoption fairs which are held every precious face, expressive eyes, natural ears take me with them, so they just dumped me. because at my current weight of 24 pounds, Saturday at the Petco located at 537 N. and natural tail, I know you won’t be able The shelter folks felt so badly for me that I’m a tad overweight. Luckily, I still get along Pacific Coast Hwy., Redondo Beach 90277, to leave me behind.” they gave me a dental, a blood work-up and and love to play with other dogs and I have from noon to 3: 30 p.m. If you are interested If you’re interested in Simone, please email then contacted MSFR to ask them if they a great temperament. You’d be hard-pressed in volunteering and can commit to at least [email protected] for more information. could rescue me because they were doubtful to find a sweeter and more affectionate dog one Saturday a month, please contact us at “How would you like to be abandoned by they could find a home for me. A trip to the anywhere. Add my stunning good looks with [email protected]. You can also visit all of our your family after loving them and being a MSFR veterinarian, who took x-rays, quickly my black and silver coat and I would be the Miniature Schnauzers & Friends rescues at loyal companion for 10 years? Well, I certainly revealed that I have an enlarged heart and a perfect dog for you.” the adoption fair or check out our website, was devastated when it happened to me. My grade 4 heart murmur. I have an appointment If you’re interested in Sushi, please email www.msfr.org. If you have any questions name is Sushi and I was rescued from an with a cardiologist to have a test and see if [email protected] for more information. about a particular dog’s availability, you can Inland Empire shelter after my family told medications would be beneficial to me. I’m “They call me Rupert and I’m a 4-pound email us at [email protected]. Schnauzers! Bet Chihuahua/Rat Terrier mix. I don’t remember you can’t adopt just one. my birthdate, but folks tell me I’m 3-5 years “Hi I’m Simone! I learned that if you go old. I’m not sure what happened, but I was out exploring and you get lost, animal control found wandering the streets without any will find you, transport you to an LA county identification (no tags, no collar, no microchip), shelter and they’ll call you a stray. That’s still intact (not neutered) and very thin. I could exactly what happened to this 9-month old, have been kicked very hard or sustained some female purebred Miniature Schnauzer and type of injury because my right leg is still now I have to find a new home. I thought I sensitive. That said, I’m still a very friendly had a potential adopter, but the people must little guy who gets along fine with dogs and have changed their minds because no one cats! Even with my sensitive leg, I’m very ever showed up. At first I was feeling a little energetic and need two to three walks a day rejected but ta da…the wonderful MSFR folks to expend that energy and keep me out of rescued me and are taking care of me until trouble. In addition to working on gaining I can find my forever home. I’m a sweet, a few pounds, I’m in training to learn basic petite gal, weighing in at just 9 pounds, but commands like sit and stay, and how to walk should weigh about 12 pounds when I’m properly -- like a gentleman -- on a leash. full-grown. I’m very playful and enjoy the After all of my training, I love sitting on a company of other dogs immensely. I do have a loved one’s lap, being held and just relaxing. bit of separation anxiety and have a tendency I’m mostly housetrained and would love to to express my anxiety vocally. While I am be your best friend and companion.” working on controlling this, I have a ways to If you are interested in Rupert, please go -- so apartment or condo living wouldn’t Sushi e-mail [email protected].• Happy Tails

Mamacita was our rescue that arrived at an MSFR friend, three-time adopter, volunteer LA county shelter very pregnant and delivered and foster mom decided she couldn’t part with her four pups later that evening. Sadly, only two Mamacita after having her for several weeks. pups – Rocky and his sister Adrian –survived… So Mamacita, now named Mama Mia (Mia but happily, they have found their forever homes. for short), is living in South Redondo, just a Once Mamacita was no longer nursing, we were couple of blocks from the Petco location where able to have our veterinarian repair a hernia, we hold our adoption fairs. Besides her new remove a mammary tumor and make certain mom, Mia also has two senior feline siblings that she was in post-pregnancy tip-top shape. to keep her busy and we are over the moon Once she was healed it was time to find her a with this adoption. Wishing them many years great home and boy, did we ever! A longtime of happiness and lots of love! •

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Congratulations to Mamacita and her new family! EL SEGUNDO HERALD February 22, 2018 Page 19

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Politically Speaking Congress Finds a New Mass Murder in Parkland, Florida: How Target to Attack the Heck Do We Keep Our Kids Safe? By Cristian Vasquez what else would save the business money? If By Duane Plank were prescient. In all honesty I never thought that Congress they just complied with the ADA requirements. So last Wednesday probably started as There is no way to stop a man or woman would come out one day and pass legislation They’ve been in place since 1990. How much a typical school day in Parkland, Florida. who doesn’t care if they themselves die from attacking people with disabilities, but the day more of a warning do you need? Are these Groggy students and parents awoke, ran to slaughtering innocents. Tighten this up, tighten has come. The House of Representatives passed accommodations expensive? Yes, they are, but their phones to check what they had missed that up, take away the guns. Won’t matter. How the ADA Education and Reform Act with a we are at a point where these accommodations on social media (nothing, you addictees), then is the security at your place of employment? 225-192 vote. In essence, this act would require are part of the business expense. They aren’t maybe had a bit of breakfast, and finally raced Bet you have no clue -- and if you asked people with disabilities to provide a written surprise requirements. off to school and work. whomever is allegedly in charge of that, they notice that a business does not provide adequate The amendment also requires that a model Parents dropped the kids off at school, cuz will obfuscate, or mumble platitudes. Lie. Or are access to persons covered under the American program to “promote alternative dispute resolu- God forbid a kid would actually…walk to school. probably distractedly looking at their electronic With Disabilities Act. Through this law, for tion mechanisms to resolve such claims” be It was Valentine’s Day, so some of those device as they allow darn near anyone with a which there is no version of in the Senate yet, created in order to have a method to determine young folks may have exchanged the little backpack to enter the workplace. a business would have 60 days to respond to a “relevant facts related to such barriers.” All cards or trinkets that the people trying to sell I have no solutions to the carnage that keeps written complaint, as well as another 60 days this was done with the “goal” of resolving an stuff -- so help me, Hallmark -- shame us into occurring in our schools. If I did, I would for- to actually begin improving their location to accessibility issue before resorting to litiga- buying on those special days. ward them to the obviously overmatched folks accommodate people protected under the ADA. tion. So not only do these amendments give Anyway, you drop your kid off in that working at the FBI who have wasted a ton of For 28 years, the ADA has ensured that the business owners a way out of complying with Richie Rich neighborhood and another ho-hum your dollars looking for collusion in an elec- public is protected from discrimination “on the ADA requirements, but they place the unneces- midweek day commences. tion that was over more than 16 months ago. basis of disability in the full and equal enjoy- sary burden of proving that a business is not And then you hear about an “active shooter” Apparently Special Counsel Bob Mueller, ment of the goods, services, facilities, privileges, complying on the people who are supposed to at your child’s high school. And your child after spending a ton of our money, now said advantages, or accommodations of any place be protected by the ADA. If they are lucky, doesn’t come home. Ever. Can’t fathom that, a bunch of Ruskies tried to influence our elec- of public accommodation” -- Title III/Specific people with disabilities will see modifications as a parent. A few years ago, there was car- tion. Yet we, as Americans, have been trying to Construction of the ADA. Why then, does the begin happening 120 days after their complain. nage in Isla Vista -- a party town bordering influence elections in other countries forever. House of Representatives find it necessary to That’s if the model program doesn’t kick in UC Santa Barbara, where my son graduated. So the other team does the same thing. We make this modification? Current and potentially to continue stalling. Was frantic to hear from him. As a kid, he was used to assassinate foreign dictators before new business owners already know some of There is no need for this amendment. The not necessarily going to check in with Mom they and their murderers could get to us. We the basic requirements (access ramps, modified ADA requirements have been in place long and Dad. Fortunately, he was not involved. should still have that policy in place. May restrooms, etc…) set by the ADA, so they do enough. Maybe some corporate donors become He was okay. have mitigated 9/11. not need a written notice. Requiring people a little more generous and are looking forward Before he was assassinated, President John Saw a commercial recently and nearly teared with disabilities to give a written notice shifts to future projects where they can skip meeting F. Kennedy posited that if someone wanted to up. Not sure which branch of the military was a business responsibility from the owner to the these ADA requirements. Or maybe Congress take him down, there was basically no cover represented, but the crux of the powerful mes- public for no good reason. Supporters of the has just really does not care about people. It’s and that he wasn’t going to worry about it. sage: “To get to you, they have to get through bill argue that this will keep money-seeking anyone’s guess. Fortunately, you don’t have Said JFK: “If someone wants to shoot me us.” Maybe some of those brave folks need lawyers from filing frivolous lawsuits against to guess who voted for this amendment and from a window with a rifle, nobody can stop to be deployed in-country to protect us from local businesses for ADA violations, hence can see the full list at https://www.govtrack. it, so why worry about it?” lunatics like the Florida murderer -- a deranged saving the business money. Well, you know us/congress/votes/115-2018/h80. • Unfortunately for America, his words soul with a big rifle. • Page 20 February 22, 2018 EL SEGUNDO HERALD Thank You For Making Us The Best

At Davis and DeRosa Physical Therapy, we do much more than book appointments, rush through treatments and process insurance paperwork. Each of our dedicated team members take ownership and treat every client as a member of the family. The friendly practice extends an ambiance of belonging and genuine care. It is a place where everyone will know your name. Our therapists involve themselves into the lives of their clients to better understand their lifestyle and recovery needs. Most injuries are treatable but we at Davis and DeRosa go the extra step and treat the entire person with integrity and respect. It is the most friendly and inviting location for Davis and DeRosa Physical Therapy, established in 2003, treatment.We understand our clients have options for physical is a comprehensive and individualized practice located in therapy and we are honored to be voted the Best of the Best EI Segundo, California. The 4000 square foot facility is a well in physical therapy. known practice offering its patients private, personal treatment “This recognition is a reflection of how we as business owners by a licensed therapist at every visit. and long time residents feel about EI Segundo,” said Chris The practice specializes in diagnosis and treatment for: DeRosa and Troy Davis, owners Davis and DeRosa Physical n Chronic neck and back pain Therapy. “Thank you to our patients, who always bring a n Balance and fall prevention sweet smile to our practice, and our staff who continue to n Pre and post surgical rehabilitation foster our growth. Thank you to the doctors who have trusted n Sports injuries us with the recovery of their patients.” Our practice is always n Work injuries open for those who are injured or simply have a question. If n Neurological disorders you have not needed our services, please stop by to say hello n Foot and ankle disorders, (including orthotics) and see our “official greeter” Jackson. n Osteoporosis and other age related disorders Jackson completes our office team and participates in some of n Pre & Post Natal Care our clients’ recovery. We look forward to many more years of n Dizziness & Migraines treating injuries and helping communities become healthier.

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