orrance ribune T T The Weekly Newspaper of Torrance Herald Publications - Torrance, El Segundo, Manhattan Beach, Hawthorne, Lawndale, & Inglewood Community Newspapers Since 1911 - (310) 322-1830 - Vol. 2, No. 32 - August 9, 2012 Local Tuskegee Airman Walter Inside Crenshaw Shares Life Experience This Issue

A Student’s Perspective....2

Business & Professional...... 18

Calendar...... 3

Classifieds...... 17

Crime Reports...... 4,18

Crossword/Sudoku...... 17

Food...... 9

People...... 3

Pets...... 16

Politically Speaking...... 5

Real Estate...... 19,20 Torrance resident and Tuskegee Airman Walter Crenshaw, 102, was recognized with a replica of the Congressional Gold Medal at a recent City Council meeting. Crenshaw met with TerriAnn Ferren about his experience. Seen here is Crenshaw outside the Tuskegee Room named in honor of the Tuskegee Airmen. Read more on page 13. Smile Awhile...... 2

TerriAnn in Torrance.13,15 Council Approves Transit Center Design By Dylan Little those columns.” Office said that the changes--such as re- Up and Adam...... 6 The Torrance City Council on Tuesday Determining the look of the project wasn’t moving the parking structure and shrinking approved the final architectural design for the only thing on the Council members’ some of the retail space--were prompted by Wheel Deal...... 10,11 the proposed Torrance Transit Park to be minds--they were also concerned with budget concerns. The representative said constructed near the intersection of Cren- keeping the project within budget. “Are that the City’s and the architect’s goal is to shaw Boulevard and Dominguez Street. we going to be able to afford this?” asked stay within the $21 million budget for the The center is planned to be a major hub Councilmember Tom Brewer. “Now that project. The Council voted unanimously to of bus service in the city and eventually we are getting near a final approval, is it approve the concept, which is the first step lead to a light rail stop and retail shopping. within budget?” towards seeing the plaza completed by the According to architect Aaron Kelly, the Mayor Frank Scotto answered by saying estimated July 2014 grand opening date. current design offers a “playful” canopy- that the new design is closer to budget, and The Council also met this year’s group of covered walkway, “modern” design for a representative from the City Manager’s See Council, page 2 Weekend the structures and hopefully an “iconic” look overall. Reaching this final design concept has been a complicated process Forecast for the Council. The original proposals Torrance Hosts 51st for the plaza were rejected by the Council and the second round of concepts received Annual International Friday criticism for nearly every member of the Partly group. Eventually during a Council work- shop held on June 5, a tentative plan was Surf Festival Cloudy approved. However, between then and Tues- By Cristian Vasquez Carl Kaemerle said. “When Donna Duper- 90˚/70˚ day’s Council meeting, some changes were Sand soccer, beach volleyball, surfing ron [TACC President] came on board, I made to the plan, removing the proposed and a two-mile beach run were just some asked her if she wanted to be involved. parking structure and a retail building, as of the activities organized during the this She asked what it was about, I told her well as changing the design of the canopies year’s International Surf Festival. The and she thought it would be great.” Saturday to make them look less like port cranes festival, organized by BEACHSPORTS. Among the festivities that kicked off the and more like umbrellas. These changes org, the chambers of commerce and cit- weeklong event was the Charlie Saikley Mostly didn’t bother the Council enough to reject ies of Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Volleyball Tournament at Manhattan Beach, Sunny the plan and all the members voiced their Redondo Beach, Torrance, Los Angeles followed by the L.A. County Lifeguard support. Councilmember Gene Barnett said County Fire Department and the Depart- Championships at Hermosa Beach, which 89˚/69˚ the circus-like canopies were preferable ment of Beaches and Harbors, took place included several other lifeguard events to him compared with the nautical design from July 31 to August 5. For the Torrance and demonstrations. The Sixth Annual debuted at the workshop. “I’m in favor of Area Chamber of Commerce, this is only Sand Soccer Challenge, hosted at Torrance this design,” said Barnett. “It looks less the second year it has been involved with Beach, attracted 23 teams for a total of 230 Sunday like a boat harbor and more like Barnum organizing the event. registered players. Partly and Bailey just came to town.” “It kind of bugged me because all the “It’s kind of cool because a lot of people Councilmember Susan Rhilinger was less other chambers were involved--we would don’t see the City of Torrance as a beach Cloudy pleased, but shared Barnett’s opinion that even meet in their chamber of commerce city--we have almost a mile of beach,” 86˚/66˚ the new design was more pleasing than office and every time I was there I would Kaemerle said. “It’s fun. Sand soccer is the port-themed concept. “It’s not my first wish that we [Torrance] would be involved,” simply fun. Even if you’re an expert in choice…it’s better than the shipyard,” said Senior Recreation Supervisor for Torrance See Surf, page 15 Rhilinger. “It looks like it’s busy with all Page 2 August 9, 2012 TORRANCE TRIBUNE A Student’s Perspective A Small Slice of Humble Pie By Glen Abalayan, simple drink of water and was greeted by Torrance High School Student my friends. As I came inside, my friends Everyone has had a small taste of the asked me why I didn’t play basketball with bittersweet pastry cleverly called Humble them that day. I told them that I couldn’t Pie. It is made with a cup of embarrass- make it because I had a “family dinner” ment, a teaspoon of apologies, a pinch to attend. I lied. In fact, I actually hung of coincidence and baked in an oven of out with another friend and ate at a local contemplation. Humble Pie can only be buffet. My longtime friends caught my fib ready when its recipient is ready and is as soon as they saw me enter KFC and frequently fed to those with large amounts told me that it was one in the group’s of pride. Unlike other pastries, Humble last day before moving to Lake Elsinore. Jameson Thornburg en- Pie does not actually have any nutritional I felt a rush of embarrassment and regret- joying her horse Bellagio. benefits, but has long-lasting effects in ted disregarding my friends for the whole Photo taken and submit- ted by Jesse Thornburg. places where no other baked good can summer. Suddenly facing the fact that I affect--the soul. may not meet one of my best friends for As children, most people were humbled an extended period of time really made for the first time when they decided to defy me reconsider my priorities and humbled their parents only to find out their parents me in front of the other. were right the entire time. It might have When time came for my best friend to been trying to stay up late on a weekday leave the restaurant, I humbly said my or sneaking away to a friend’s house on farewells, apologized and thanked him the weekends, but most defiant acts in for accepting me back into the group. As people’s childhoods usually ended up to I shook his hand for the last time he told the rebel’s own detriment and serves the me, “We always accepted you--you just perpetrator with an appropriate serving of didn’t always accept us.” Knowing that it Readers send us your photos! Do you have a favorite photo? Humble Pie. When the presence of parental might be the last words I may hear from An old yearbook photo? Glamour Shot? Baby photo? We want them. supervision diminishes as people grow my best friend for a very long time, I let We will accept only one photo, per person, every month. Once a month, older, the urges to rebel against the rules the words sink in and further humble my we will pick a “Staff Favorite” and the winner will get a $25.00 gift certificate their parents enforced increase and causes once-haughty soul. But in a bizarre turn from one of our advertisers. some individuals to give in and perform of events, and in my classic best friend’s Email your photos to: [email protected]. quite regrettable deeds. Unfortunately, style, he shuffled back inside the fast food We will only accept emailed photos and they must be in jpg form. some individuals refuse to change their joint to say that he forgot his gym bag. arrogant ways and are humbled only when At that moment, I received two servings a traumatic event has occurred, such as of Humble Pie when my circle of friends incarceration or a family death. chuckled at me, told me that my best friend Arrogant individuals are the main recipi- wasn’t going to move and showed how ents of this humble soul dish. For centuries, it feels like to be deceived. The feeling Council from front page the media exposed haughty individuals was bittersweet, but was quickly relieved such as arrogant CEOs, celebrities and when my circle of friends and I caught cultural exchange students from Kashiwa, make this possible.” world leaders who fell from grace and up on the three months that we haven’t Japan. Scotto gave the group a warm Another student, Nami Sato, shared her were forced to pick up the pieces. Their seen each other. welcome and thanked them for coming experience delving into Torrance culture. humbling moment might have been an A famous teacher once said that those to Torrance. He also thanked the Torrance She even joked that she was forgetting economic downturn, a scandal, or a rebel who exalt themselves will be humbled Sister City Association (TSCA) for helping how to speak Japanese because of how uprising. But although their Humble Pies while those who humble themselves will to make their trip possible. “It’s my pleasure much English she was using. “I only spent might have been served through different be exalted. The constant media exposure of to welcome a very special group of visi- six days here and I am already having a types of personal catastrophes, most chose famously arrogant individuals falling from tors for our sister city of Kashiwa, Japan,” wonderful time,” said Sato. “Last Saturday, to change their dastardly ways to avoid grace proves this statement. Just like the said Scotto. “We are truly honored to have I didn’t speak any Japanese at all. It was another mishap. taste of the metaphorical Humble Pie, hum- with us tonight eight Kashiwa students and my first time speaking only English for A few days ago, I received my serving bling oneself is bittersweet. But admitting their adult chaperone visiting the city of a whole day. I think now I am forgetting of this dish when I coincidentally ran into one’s shortfalls beforehand prevents even Torrance as part of the cultural exchange Japanese.” my best friends, whom I have not spoken worse consequences from ever occurring. program sponsored by the Torrance Sister The group’s chaperone, Kenji Higuchi, to this whole summer. This unlikely reunion A small slice of Humble Pie is far better City Association.” has also been enjoying his time in the occurred when I went inside KFC to take a than a banquet of disgrace. • The students and chaperone arrived in city. He said he has learned a lot about Torrance on August 1 and will be staying America from his stay in Torrance. Higu- with their host families until August 20. chi added he hopes that the Torrance and El Segundo Herald* Each of the students gave a short speech, Kashiwa exchange program will continue in English, about what they have done and that for many of the students with him Manhattan Beach Sun since arriving here and their impressions now, Torrance is a second hometown. “I Hawthorne Press Tribune* of the Torrance community. Chiaki Ozawa have no words to add--our students have Inglewood News* talked about how much she enjoyed vis- said everything,” said Higuchi. “We have Lawndale News* iting Torrance Beach. “I tried to boogie learned a lot about Torrance. For most of board and played beach ball--it was very the students, this is a first-time trip for Torrance Tribune enjoyable,” said Ozawa. “I appreciate all them, but I know for them it will be a EL SEGUNDO OFFICE • 312 E. Imperial Ave • El Segundo • CA • 90245 the time and effort people have made to second home.” • Phone: (310) 322-1830 • Fax: (310) 322-2787 • www.heraldpublications.com *Our papers are legally recognized and adjudicated newspapers of general circulation Herald Publications Board Members Graphic Artists Chairman and Vice President: Richard Van Vranken Patty Grau CEO and President: Heidi Maerker Jean Shultz Secretary: Linda Conkey Director-at-Large: John Van Hook Contributing Writers Gerry Chong, TerriAnn Ferren, Unconditional Herald Publications Staff Greg McMullin, Duane Plank, Editor-in-Chief: Heidi Maerker, ext. 28 Adam Serrao, Brian Simon, Accounting: Denise Armas, ext. 24 Joe Snyder, Cristian Vasquez Editorial: Noraly Hernandez, ext. 25 Love Legal Notices: Noraly Hernandez, ext. 25 Photographer: Shelly Kemp Classifieds, DBA, People Items, Subscriptions: Martha Prieto, ext. 21 Display Advertising Sales: Charlene Nishimura, ext.23, [email protected] Liz West Odabashian, ext. 22, [email protected] General Information For Calendar items: [email protected] For Classifieds: [email protected] For DBA notices (Fictitious Business Name): [email protected] For Display ads: [email protected] For Legal Notices: [email protected] For Letters to the Editor: [email protected] For People Items: [email protected] (weddings, engagements, announcements) No strings attached For Press Releases: [email protected] For Real Estate Ads: [email protected] Support a pet rescue or adoption organization near you. For Obituaries: [email protected] TORRANCE TRIBUNE August 9, 2012 Page 3 Calendar People Thursday, August 9 For more information call Sergeant Jennifer Graduation • Summer Stroll Fundraiser -a docent-led Uyeda at (310) 618-5735. Benjamin Turk, Applied Music, MM major and a resident of Torrance, graduated from tour into some of the new restaurants in Wednesday, August 22 the University of Houston in May. • Old Torrance, 6:30 p.m., meet at the Tor- • Downtown Torrance Antique Street rance Historical Society & Museum, 1345 Faire, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., 1317 Sartori Ave. Free Post Ave. For more information call (310) admission and parking. For more informa- 328-5392. tion call Julie Randall at (310) 328-6107. Saturday, August 11 Friday, August 24 • Astronaut Captain Dick Richards, 2 • 25th Annual South Bay Classic, 7:15 p.m., Katy Geissert Library, Community a.m. and 1 p.m. (check-in times at 6 a.m. Meeting Room, 3301 Torrance Blvd. This and 11:30 a.m.), at The Los Verdes Golf and event is free, but seating is limited. Fore Country Club, 7000 W. Los Verdes Drive in more information call (310) 618-5959. Rancho Palos Verdes. For more information • Free Saturday Nights Summer Con- or to register contact Kacey Takashima at certs: Flying Fish, 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m., The (310) 781-4303 or kacey.takashima@ahm. Courtyard, 1261 Cabrillo Ave. For more honda.com. information call (310) 320-2332. Saturday, August 25 Sunday, August 12 • Free Movie in the Park, beginning at • Bark for Life of Torrance, a noncom- dusk (around 8:00 p.m.), El Retiro Park - 126 petitive walk event for dogs and their owners Vista del Parque,. For more information call to raise funds and awareness in the fight (310) 618-2720. against cancer, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at Columbia Upcoming Park. For more information call Sheri Slover • Artful Days: After the Renaissance: at (310) 990-2518. Mannerism and the Protestant Reformation, • Progressive Democratic Club meeting, Sept. 4 from 12:10 p.m.-1 p.m., George 4 p.m.-6 p.m., at Dennys Restaurant, 600 Nakano Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Drive. E Carson Parkway in Carson For more Free admission. For more information call information contact Steve Varalyay at (310) 618-2326. Del Amo Rotarians Receive Recogntion [email protected] or Julian Burger at • 20th Annual Fall Bazaar, Sept. 15 from Rotary International District 5280 Governor Lew Bertrand presents members of (310) 508-9234. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Torrance Cultural Arts Center, the Del Amo Rotary Club with Visionary Awards at a recent meeting. Receiving 3330 Civic Center Drive. Free admission. Saturday, August 18 recognition (left to right) were Marc Benard, Mark Frederick, Bill Oberholzer, Dean • Celebrity Lecture Series: Stealth Fight- For more information call (310) 618-2930. ers Triumph in Combat, Western Museum Ongoing Reuter. Also pictured are Lew Bertrand and Del Amo Rotary President Phil Sblendorio. of Flight, 3315 Airport Drive. For more • Downtown Torrance Market Place, ev- information call (310) 326-9544. ery Thursday, 3-7 p.m. For more information • Free Saturday Nights Summer Concerts: call (310) 787-7501. Eddie Studillo & Hush, 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m., • Overeaters Anonymous, 7:30 p.m. every The Courtyard, 1261 Cabrillo Ave. For more Tuesday, First Christian Church, Room 8, information call (310) 320-2332. Maple & El Dorado. Free. “There is something in the Olympics, indefinable, springing from the soul, Tuesday, August 21 • “Retired Guys Only” Join fellow re- that must be preserved.” • Seniors Don’t Be Scammed: Telemar- tirees the first Wednesday of each month, keting and Internet Scams, 10 a.m.-Noon, 9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m., Torrance First United - Chris Brasher Katy Geissert Civic Center Library, Com- Methodist Church, 1551 El Prado. For more munity Meeting Room, 3301 Torrance Blvd. information call (310) 328-3242. •

All six of our papers are online @ www.heraldpublications.com

Looking for the Torrance Tribune? You can find us at all the following locations as well as our Web site: www.heraldpublications.com Want a subscription? For $95 a year, we will mail a newspaper to your home. Just mail us a check. We will use the address on the check for your subscription address, unless instructions state otherwise. Mail the check to Herald Publications, 312 E. Imperial Ave., El Segundo, 90245. Please add “Torrance Subscription” in the memo line. Akai Swim School 24444 Hawthorne Blvd. Griffith Adult Center 2291 Washington Ave. South Bay BMW 18800 Hawthorne Blvd. American Tire 22940 Hawthorne Blvd. Hamilton Adult Center 2606 W. 182nd St. South End Tennis 2800 Skypark Arco 23510 Crenshaw Blvd. Hof’s Hut 23635 Crenshaw Blvd. Southeast Torrance 23115 Arlington Ave. Arico Hallmark 3856 Sepulveda Blvd. Home Team Realty 23900 Hawthorne Blvd. Southwood Cleaners 22232 Palos Verdes Blvd. Artesian Car Wash 17500 Prairie Ave. ISU – ERG Insurance Agency 3300 Sepulveda Blvd. Star Dental 2370 Crenshaw Blvd., Unit G, Back in Action Del Amo Medical Center Jack’s Pizza 5007 P.C.H., Torrance Starbuck’s Coffee 5005 P.C.H., Torrance 21320 Hawthorne Blvd., Suite 122 Japanese Restaurant 20920 Hawthorne Blvd. Staybridge Suites Hotel 19901 Prairie Ave. Benihana 21327 Hawthorne Blvd. Ken’s Market 901 Inglewood Blvd. Texas Loosey’s 22252 Palos Verdes Blvd. Billy’s Deli & Cafe 5160 W. 190th St. L. A. Fitness 3550 W. Carson St #404 T.R.G. Real Estate Group 3480 Torrance Blvd. Bottle Shop 2087 Torrance Blvd. La Cocina 4438 W. 182nd St. Thai Massage 24020 Vista Montana #A Brookside Village 621 S. Prospect Blvd. Levy Adult Center 3420 W. 229th Place The Depot 1250 Cabrillo Ave. Buffalo Fire 1261 Cabrillo Ave. Lingley Chevron Extra Mile 23420 Crenshaw Blvd. The Little Gym 20914 Hawthorne Blvd. Capricciosa Italian 24301 Crenshaw Blvd Little Company Of Mary Hospital 4101 Torrance Blvd. Tony Roma’s 24301 Crenshaw Blvd. Chamber Of Commerce 3400 Torrance Blvd. Little Company Of Mary Medical Cntr 4201 Torrance Blvd. Toraya Ramen Restaurant 24231 Crenshaw Blvd., #D Chase Bank 2549 P.C.H., Torrance Marriott Courtyard 1925 190th St. Torrance Bakery 1341 El Prado Ave. Chateau Liquor 4545 Sepulveda Blvd. Miyako Hybrid Hotel 21381 S. Western Ave. Torrance City Hall 3031 Torrance Blvd. Chinese Shanghai Restaurant 2880 P.C.H., Torrance Mercedes Benz 3233 P.C.H., Torrance Torrance Cultural Arts Center 3320 Civic Center Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf 21300B Hawthorne Blvd. Mongolian BBQ 21006 Hawthorne Blvd. Torrance Library 3301 Torrance Blvd. Coin-O-Matic Laundry 21172 Hawthorne Blvd. Pacific Porsche 2900 P.C.H., Torrance Torrance Library 4805 Emerald St. Coin-Op- Laundry Fluff & Fold 5123 Torrance Blvd. Palos Verdes Bowl 24600 Crenshaw Blvd. Torrance Police Dept. 3300 Civic Center Cookin’ Stuff 22211 P.V. Blvd., Torrance Police Dept. 3604 Artesia Blvd. Torrance Recreation Center 3341 Torrance Blvd. Cop-A-Tan 24231 Crenshaw Blvd. Power Infiniti 3035 P.C.H., Torrance Tortilla Cantina 1225 El Prado Ave. Cousin Vinny’s Cafe 5150 W. 190th St. Power Volvo 3030 P.C.H., Torrance Tucker’s Market 3690 Newton St. Creative Cuts Int’l. 21217 Hawthorne Blvd. Pregnancy Help Center 1311 Crenshaw Blvd., Suite A Vince’s Spaghetti 23609 Hawthorne Blvd. Crest 1625 Cabrillo Ave. Prudential Real Estate 23530 Hawthorne Blvd. Wahoo’s Fish Taco 3556 Torrance Blvd. Dee Hardison Gym 2400 Jefferson St. Ralphs 1413 Hawthorne Blvd. Walgreens 2690 P.C.H., Torrance Del Amo Car Wash 20505 Hawthorne Blvd. Ralphs , 5035 P.C.H., Torrance Walgreens 4142 P.C.H., Torrance Del Amo Professional Pharmacy 21320 Hawthorne Blvd. Rascal’s Teriyaki Grill 5111 Torrance Blvd. Walgreens 2976 W. Sepulveda Blvd. Dino’s Burgers 1975 Torrance Blvd. RE-MAX Exec South Bay 23740 Hawthorne Blvd. Walgreens 2321 Hawthorne Blvd, Redondo Beach Eddie’s Barber Shop 2455 Sepulveda Blvd. Residence Inn 3701 Torrance Blvd. Walgreens 22930 S. Western Ave. El Camino College MB Blvd. & Crenshaw Sea Shore Chinese 5137 Calle Mayor Walser’s Art Supplies 23145 Kashiwa Court El Pollo Inka 23705 Hawthorne Blvd. Seafood Town Resturant 22922 Hawthorne Blvd. West End Raquet & Health 4343 Spencer St. Enhanced Chiropractic 23823 Hawthorne Blvd. Shakey’s Pizza 5105 Torrance Blvd., Torrance Western Museum of Flight 3315 Airport Drive Express Auto Service 20505 Hawthorne Blvd. Shoe Dog 25359 Crenshaw Blvd. Yamabuki Restaurant 23863 Hawthorne Blvd. Frank’s Liquor 1601 Cabrillo Ave. Shorewood Realty 1009 Torrance Blvd. YMCA Torrance-South Bay 2900 E. Sepulveda Blvd. Froots 21219 Hawthorne Blvd. Snax - Wood Rack 4539 Sepulveda Blvd. Zina’s Restaurant 4125 Calle Mayor Page 4 August 9, 2012 TORRANCE TRIBUNE E-Mail Alert Program Distraction Burglaries and (Nixle) Connects Torrance Related Criminal Activity Did You Know? - The Torrance Police There is no spam and no hidden cost. Details: In the last two weeks four West real purpose is to divert the homeowner while Department has changed the way they com- Standard text messaging rates do apply. End distraction burglary incidents have been accomplices search for currency and jewelry. municate with the public? They have an Nixle builds on the foundations of other reported to the Torrance Police Department. Frequently used ploys include: claiming to E-Mail Alert Program (Nixle) that allows public-to-public communication services, The information provided herein is intended be from the local electric company, water them to send important, valuable community such as Twitter and Facebook, but adds a key to inform the community and prevent any department or cable company, roofing, information directly to residents using the lat- component: security. When citizens receive additional crimes in our city. paving or other trade workers, city inspec- est technology. If you are currently registered information from the Torrance Police Depart- Monday, July 23, 2012 at 3:20 p.m. in tors, surveyors and tree trimmers. In some in their Email Alert database, they strongly ment via Nixle, they know it can be trusted. the 5200 block of Milne: Suspect posed instances, women and children accompany encourage you to register for Nixle. As of “Nixle is a first-of-its-kind tool for commu- as a construction worker needing to see the male suspects and participate in the diver- January 01, 2011, they started using Nixle nities that need to provide critical information victim’s backyard while his associate entered sion of the homeowner. The suspects may exclusively for email notifications. to their residents,” said Craig Mitnick, the master bedroom and took cash; victims offer a rebate by giving the victim a $100 The Nixle Community Information Service Founder and CEO. “In today’s world, you are 82 and 85 years old Suspect-1: Other bill with a request for change. This enables allows them to create and publish messages to have to trust the source of your information. Male Adult, 30-50 years of age, 5’7”-5’9”, the suspect(s) to determine where the victim be delivered to subscribed residents instantly Residents of Torrance can rest easy that the 175-190 pounds, slim, dark complexion, facial keeps currency in the house. The victim is via cell phone text message and/or email. local messages they receive are authentic.” hair, wearing an orange construction vest and distracted either inside the house turning Notifications can also be accessed online at Residents of Torrance and those in neigh- carrying a clipboard Suspect-2: Other Male on/off a light switch, knocking on water Nixle’s web site at at http://www.nixle.com/. boring communities can immediately begin Adult, 20-30 years of age, 5’6”-5’8”, stocky, pipes or outside observing damage, areas The service is reliable and free to use. receiving pertinent information via text unknown clothing Suspect-3: (Driver) Other needing repair, determining property lines, The messages can be sent specifically to message, email, and web by registering at Male Adult, in his 30s, light beard, “good etc. Once the victim is distracted, the unseen residents registered within a ¼ mile radius, or www.nixle.com. looking”, wearing a dark ball cap, white t- suspect(s) enters the home and removes cur- the whole city, giving them the opportunity to Go to the Torrance Police Department’s shirt - both S-1 and S-2 had strong unknown rency, jewelry, valuables and documents in receive trustworthy information relevant only website, under Community Affairs, and go accents Suspect vehicle: gray, newer SUV master bedrooms and/or wallets and purses to their neighborhood. Residents decide from to “E-mail Alert Program” for instructions with POWER paper plates near front doors. which local agencies they want to receive on how to complete the registration. Thursday, August 2, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. in Female suspects are responsible for the information. Subscribers can also choose the Provided from the Torrance Police De- the 5200 block of Bindewald: The 86-year-old following: way in which alerts are received, whether it partment website. • victim was doing yard work in her front yard Knocking on the doors of elderly residents is by email, text message, or over the web. when suspects approached her and inquired and asking for water for their “sick” child or if her vehicle that was parked in front of her to use the restroom and then stealing valu- residence was for sale. The suspects then ables from the distracted victims’ bedrooms took turns using the victim’s bathroom and Accompanied by young children, begging Crime Reports searching bedroom drawers, but took nothing in front of grocery stores and other com- The crimes listed are crimes where a re- B L V D Suspect-1: “Chris” possibly Hispanic Male mercial locations port was taken by law enforcement agency Suspect(s) Adult, 25-35 years old, 5’8” tall, medium Thefts of victims’ wallets from their purses and submitted for investigation. The out- punctures build, dark hair, mustache, wearing a blue as they shop or dine come of the investigation or any criminal v i c t i m ’s and white checkered Pendleton, white t-shirt Swarming (three-five female suspects) court proceeding are not considered when v e h i c l e ’s underneath and blue jeans Suspect-2: “Lisa” predominately female-patronized shops such reporting crimes. The crimes are listed as tire. possibly Hispanic Female Adult, 25-35 years as salons to distract the employee(s) before follows: arson, simple assault, aggravated T h e f t : old, 5’6” tall, medium build, dark hair, wear- targeting cash stashes in backrooms, purses assault-weapon, auto theft, auto burglary, 3 9 0 0 ing a skirt. Suspect vehicle: red, newer SUV and the register/counter areas commercial burglary, residential burglary, B L O C K *the same suspects were denied use of the Suspect Description: Often described homicide, strong-arm robbery, robbery with ARTESIA BLVD Suspect(s) takes property 76-year-old victim’s bathroom in the 5200 as Hispanic, Indian and Middle Eastern, a weapon, theft and vandalism. The City from victim’s purse hanging on her chair as block of Vanderhill at 4:30 p.m. on the same from arrests, suspects are known to be of of Torrance, or its employees or agents, she dines/wallet. date after demonstrating a product that would Romanian descent. They may be staying at shall assume no liability for: 1. Any errors, Vandalism: 20900 BLOCK HAWTHORNE remove oxidation from the victim’s vehicle* a motel, apartment or trailer park and often omissions, or inaccuracies in the information BLVD Suspect(s) slashes tires on four parked Saturday, August 4, 2012 at 6:37 p.m. in work a large radius away from where they provided regardless of how caused; or 2. Any vehicles. the 19900 block of Hawthorne: Suspects are staying. In other instances, the suspects decision made or action taken or not taken Burglary-Auto: 17000 BLOCK YUKON knocked on the 77-year-old victim’s door are extremely mobile, stopping in an area by reader in reliance upon any information AVE Suspect(s) smashes window for entry and inquired if a camper and older model only long enough to commit crimes and then or data furnished hereunder. and takes property/laptop. vehicle parked in her driveway were for sale, moving on to the next target location. They Compiled by Cristian Vasquez July 26 before asking to use the victim’s bathroom often communicate with handheld radios July 28 Theft: 2900 BLOCK PACIFIC COAST and taking collectible coins from the master or cellular phones while committing crime. Vandalism: 3700 BLOCK ARTESIA BLVD HWY Suspect(s) takes property off of vic- bedroom Suspect-1: Hispanic or Other Male Suspect Vehicle: These suspects gener- Suspect(s) punctures victim’s vehicle’s tires. tim’s vehicle/ tires. Adult, 20-25 years old, 5’6” tall, medium ally drive pickup trucks, SUVs and vans, Theft: 3500 BLOCK CARSON ST Theft: 3800 BLOCK SEPULVEDA BLVD build,121926 brown eyes, c934 short brown hair,2 light9:25 sometimes2/16/01 made to JC look like 65 governmentDolev Suspect(s) takes victim’s forgotten property Suspect(s) enters business and takes unat- complexion, wearing a white t-shirt and or company vehicles. In some instances, from seat in fitting room/ cell phone. tended property from counter/purse. blue jeans Suspect-2: Hispanic or Other rental vehicles are obtained specifically for Burglary Residential: 1900 BLOCK Vandalism: 3500 BLOCK ARTESIA Male Adult, 20-25 years old, 5’8” tall, thin use in these crimes. 231ST ST Suspect(s) smashes sliding glass BLVD Suspect(s) smashes touch screen on build, brown eyes, short brown hair, olive Residents and community members please door for entry, ransacks and takes property/ DVD vending machine. complexion, wearing a burgundy plaid long notify elderly neighbors, friends, and family handguns, silver bars. Burglary-Auto: 3700 BLOCK ARTESIA sleeve flannel shirt – suspects spoke to each members of this information, as it may not July 27 BLVD Suspect(s) enters vehicle via partially other in an unknown foreign language Sus- be as readily accessible to them. Burglary-Auto: 18500 BLOCK WILTON open window, ransacks and takes property/ pect vehicle: newer, burgundy smaller SUV Report any information believed to be PL Suspect(s) enters vehicle by unknown speakers, tools. Background: Male suspects posing as legiti-4.25"related to this criminal activity to the Tor- means and takes property/wallet, jewelry, Burglary-Commercial: 2900 BLOCK mate workers approach elderly homeowners rance Police Department at 310-328.3456. subwoofer. SEPULVEDA BLVD Suspect(s) defeats lock at their residences with the intent of gaining Provided by the Torrance Police Theft: 23300 BLOCK ARLINGTON AVE by unknown means and takes property from entry under a seemingly legitimate ruse. The Department. • Suspect(s) takes victim’s locked property locker/cash, cell phone. from carport/bicycles. July 25 This is the watch Stephen Hollingshead, Jr. was Burglary-Auto: 3500 BLOCK MARI- Burglary-Auto: 1900 BLOCK 190TH ST wearing when he encountered a drunk driver. COPA ST Suspect(s) opens hood, cuts alarm Suspect(s) pries door handle for entry and Time of death 6:55pm. wires, enters vehicle by unknown means and takes property/third row seats. takes property/tools. Theft: 23900 BLOCK OCEAN AVE Friends Don’t Let Friends Drive Drunk. Burglary-Auto: 21500 BLOCK ANZA Suspect(s) takes property without permission AVE Suspect(s) removes window for entry while inside residence with permission/jewelry. and takes property/tools. Theft: 25500 BLOCK HAWTHORNE Theft: 2300 BLOCK CRENSHAW BLVD BLVD Suspect(s) takes property from victims’ Suspect(s) takes victim’s vehicle’s catalytic unlocked offices/tablet, laptops. converters. Auto Theft-All: 2500 BLOCK PACIFIC Burglary-Residential: 22400 BLOCK COAST HWY Stolen vehicle: ‘94 utility 3.5" WARMSIDE AVE Suspect(s) cuts padlock trailer. for entry and takes property/tools. Theft: 2500 BLOCK REDONDO BEACH Burglary-Auto: 2800 BLOCK 182ND ST BLVD Suspect(s) takes unattended property Suspect(s) enters vehicle by unknown means from victim’s work area/wallet. and takes property/iPod, stereo faceplate, Auto Theft-All: 20500 BLOCK WESTERN paperwork. AVE Stolen vehicle: ‘01 Toyota Corolla. Photo by Michael Mazzeo Theft: 23500 BLOCK CRENSHAW Vandalism: 1700 BLOCK CRENSHAW BLVD Suspect(s) takes victim’s vehicle’s BLVD Suspect(s) throws a glass bottle at catalytic converter. victim’s vehicle’s windshield, shattering the Vandalism: AMIE AVE & TORRANCE See Crime, page 18

NOTE TO PUB: DO NOT PRINT INFO BELOW, FOR ID ONLY. NO ALTERING OF AD COUNCIL PSAs. Drunk Driving Prevention - Newspaper - B&W - DDDDP-N-09094-F “Watch” 4 1/4 x 3 1/2 65 line screen film at Horan Imaging: (212) 689-8585 Ref#: 121926 TORRANCE TRIBUNE August 9, 2012 Page 5

One Man’s Opinion Political Penguin By Gerry Chong an astounding $16.2 trillion. He projects that By Duane Plank long time ago doesn’t make me anti-American. The ever entertaining neighborhood talking under his programs, the nation’s debt will So have you wasted, or spent, much of your Just someone who pays attention. cat Juan Carlos sat in my living room today, reach $25.4 trillion by 2022. (“We tried our days or nights watching what used to be the But that day ain’t today, is it? We no longer beaming over the items he had dragged in plan, and it worked. That’s why I’m running most political event of all--the Olympics? Some fear the Commies pointing their cannons at our from a neighbor’s basement. With great excite- for a second term.” -- Barack Obama, July 25) of the prepackaged, tape-delayed garbage that shores. Who even knows if what is left of the ment, he donned an ancient Walter Winchell RAT TAT TAT: Dateline, Congressman Buck the corporate greed mongers at NBC have Evil Russian Empire has the wherewithal to hat and set up both a giant desk microphone McKeon (R-CA), July 27: The Federal Reg- shoved down our throats? All the while lying send a nuclear missile our way? Rumor has and a teletype machine that still went “rat tat ister where federal regulations are published to us out here on the Left Coast that some of it that one of the first spots the Evil Commies tat” with each pounding. And just like that, has run 41,662 pages so far this year. These this taped stuff was live. would have targeted, were they to hoist a the Cat in the Hat News Hour was created! regulations will cost the economy $56.6 bil- As the old huckster and promoter P.T. Bar- nuke, was at the Aviation Boulevard, which “What the heck are you planning”? I asked, lion and will take 114.4 million man-hours to num was given credit for saying, “There’s a has housed a lot of top-secret and top-notch to which he replied, “I’m Walter Winchell complete. The Small Business Administration sucker born every minute.” And we, on the military stuff for the past many, many years. reincarnated, but to make my show even (SBA) says red tape costs employers $10,000 Left Coast, are the suckers, again having to put And which is pretty darn close to where we better I’m going to add a feature, ask- per employee per year. up with tape-delayed, plausibly live coverage all live, right? ing readers to join me in an exciting RAT TAT TAT: Dateline, Heritage of the XXX Olympiad. Pathetic. And yet we So we got tired of not winning and decided and fun contest.” “Too cool,” I said. Foundation, July 20: George Bush have to accept it, I guess. Bent over again by to start paying our “amateur” athletes as much “Show me.” With that he tugged down initiated 28 regulations costing the corporate greed mongers. or more than the other countries. Won’t you his hat like a baseball pitcher with $8.1 billion in compliance. Barack As old, veteran human beings will remember, be so proud when Kobe Bryant and the other men on base, wiggled his tail Obama has initiated 106 regulations back in the day the Olympics were supposed gazillionaires who are begrudgingly taking to and pitched: costing $46 billion in compliance. to be a sporting contest between our fresh, the basketball courts in jolly old England pull RAT TAT TAT: Dateline, RAT TAT TAT: Dateline, CBS/ young, penny-poor amateur athletes, trying down the gold medal? I gotta say that I won’t New York Times, July 28. The NY Times Poll, July 18: Only to compete with the Commie cheaters from be all that upset if the LeBrons and Carmelos Association of Medical Colleges an- 24 percent believe the economy the Evil Soviet empire, or the men posing as of the world are actually challenged a bit. Lose nounced that we have a 69,000-doctor is getting better. Two-thirds believe women from whichever Germany that was a game? Don’t win it all? shortage today, but by 2025 it will nearly Obama’s policies contributed to the beating us in swimming and whatever other So did you see notice last week the political double to 130,000 under Obamacare. downturn. Incredibly, 52 percent believe sport we normally care little about but become brouhaha that sent the social media-ites into a RAT TAT TAT: Washington, D.C, July the economy “will NEVER improve under slave to for a couple of weeks every four frenzy, involving the Chick fil-A fast food 30: Today coal produces 40 percent of U.S. Obama.” years. Think that back then, there was an folks? Seems that the leadership of the fast electricity, but EPA regulations will force the “So, cat lovers, this is the first edition of East and West Germany, and think that food chain, which I have never chowed shutdown of 8.5 percent of current capacity the Cat in the Hat News Hour. We hope the East Germans men and men’s teams’ down at cuz I don’t know where the heck and prohibit construction of new plants. you’ll stay with us and participate in the (posing as women), were the ones that there is one out here, took the stand RAT TAT TAT: Dateline, Investors Busi- contest that follows--and in the meantime, would royally kick our poor little that they don’t cotton to same-sex ness Daily, July 27.Over the last 10 years, sleep well, America. Government drones are American butts. marriage. Which, if I remember the private sector employment grew by one watching you.” As would the Soviets. But what the First Amendment is percent, but government employment grew Juan Carlos continued, “Without further ado, remember the Miracle on Ice, all about, is okay, right? You by 15 percent. President Obama said, “The here’s the contest: Since the Obama campaign when our actual amateur hockey-playing can say what you want? Unless you private sector is doing just fine.” The economy has already selected its slogan, ‘Forward,’ it college kids did beat the Commie Ruskie pick on gay marriage and then you needs to grow by three percent just to absorb is now searching for a campaign song for pros? Back in the Lake Placid Winter are labeled a this or that by the not- the population growth…without reducing the the Democratic Convention. The nominated Olys back in 1980? Course that game, so-tolerant lefties, who then decide to number of currently unemployed. Too bad songs are: probably the most famous game ever played try and organize a boycott of your little we’re only growing at 1.5 percent. Happy Days are Here Again: This is the in the Olympics, was sent to us tape-delayed fast food chain? RAT TAT TAT: Dateline, U.S. Census, July traditional Democratic song, but in light of by the TV rights’ holders at the time. Think Seems the lefties are all for freedom of 26: Reports show 224,000 small businesses the economy, it must be sung with tongue in it was ABC. speech, unless the free speech that you espouse that had employed 3.1 million people were cheek. TV networks would have to ready the Back then, we were kind of captive. That’s doesn’t jibe with their agenda. closed between 2008-2010. sound suppression button when the guffawing right. Back in 1980, we had no access to cell- And, promised a Sarah “Princess” Palin update RAT TAT TAT: Dateline, Ernst & Young, and giggling erupts. phones, the Internet or any of the myriad ways last week, but failed woefully. Must have been July 27: By a 51-48 vote, the Senate approved Don’t Stop Thinking about Tomorrow or that we can now get results instantaneously. left on the cutting room floor. Anyway, the Barack Obama’s plan to raise taxes on small The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow: Since Which makes the tape-delaying of stuff pretty Princess was tossed under the bus this week business owners earning over $200,000 per 52 percent believe the economy will NEVER frustrating. At least for me. by old man Dick Cheney, who served as the year. That tax increase will hit 1.2 million recover under Obama, neither song with the Not so much in the Summer Olympics, VEEP for the last President Bush. Raise your employers and cost an additional 700,000 jobs. ‘tomorrow’ theme will work. but seemed like there was a nasty beat-down hand if you can remember all of the wonder- RAT TAT TAT: Dateline, International Mon- Yesterday: The Beatles’ nostalgic look at every year in the Winter Olys. And we lost, ful accomplishments from the VEEP Chaney? etary Fund, July 30: The world’s economy will life before Obama may be just the ticket. we whined, because their athletes were trained Anyway, Chaney said that he didn’t think grow by 3.5 percent in 2012, but the U.S. at Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away; professionals who did nothing but train for the that the plucked-from-the-wasteland-of-Alaska less than half that rate. Fifty percent of new Now it looks as though they’re here to stay, Olys, and our kids were working at Big 5, or Palin was prepared to become President if, jobs created in the U.S. are part-time jobs. Oh, I believe in yesterday. the local Jet Strip establishment, making money somehow, John McCain had triumphed over For full-time workers, the average workweek Suddenly, I’m not half the man I used to be so that they could train for the 100-yard dash Mr. Obama and McCain didn’t finish his term. is only 34.5 hours. The average family net There’s a shadow hanging over me or to cavort on the pommel horse. Duh. Good thing that has all been cleared worth is down 40 percent in the last five years. Oh, yesterday came suddenly. Which may or may not have been true back up for us, Mr. Chaney. McCain picked the RAT TAT TAT: Dateline, Associated Press, The talking cat pulled off his earphones, in the day. Americans can also disseminate Princess because she was a nice-looking, if July 31: Barack Obama announced that by clicked off the mike, cradled his head in his disinformation and cheat, BTW. And just cuz somewhat befuddled woman. First time that September 30, the national debt will reach paws and wept.• I am astute enough to have figured that out a has ever happened, right? • Photo: Sedat Pakay Too Hot for Spot!

When the mercury rises, leave Spot at home.

HelpingAnimals.com Page 6 August 9, 2012 TORRANCE TRIBUNE Up and Adam Grading the Dodgers Home Grown Talent By Adam Serrao The baseball season is now more than By Adam Serrao me he needed to talk to me in his office,” halfway over and as the final stretch It’s not very often that a city can say that Wheeler said of the experience. “I started approaches, the Dodgers not only find one of its very own high school stars has to try to talk then he said, ‘Wheels, forget themselves in contention for one of the two gone on to make it all the way up to the that, I don’t care, congratulations, you’re wild card positions, but also in contention big leagues. Fortunately for the city of Tor- going to the big leagues tomorrow.’” It for the National League West division title. rance and Torrance High School, they can was all downhill from there for Wheeler. The team has certainly come a long way now say that about Ryan Wheeler. Wheeler No more Pioneer League, no more college since last year and the nightmarish season is just the latest of a list of baseball stars ball. This was the big leagues and he had that took place under Frank McCourt. This from Torrance who has made it from the finally made it. A lifetime goal achieved. year the Dodgers have the same team (for high school ranks to the Major Leagues. The The 24-year-old Wheeler made his debut the most part), but a different image under list also includes the likes of Bart Johnson, for the Diamondbacks on Friday, July 20 Stan Kasten, Magic Johnson Justin Miller and Jason Kendall (of Kendall against the Astros, batting eighth in the and the rest of the ownership Field fame). Starting his career for the Tar- lineup and playing his traditional third base group that has taken over and tars, Wheeler played for Loyola Marymount position. Family members traveled to be in turned Dodger fans’ fears into University in college before standing out attendance to see him make his debut in the fantasies. The moves that the Dodgers for the Triple-A Reno team enough to get Diamondbacks’ eventual 13-8 victory over the have made at this year’s trade deadline the call up to the major league affiliate--the Astros. The win wasn’t what was important. have shaken up the roster a bit, but even Arizona Diamondbacks. Wheeler’s debut Wheeler’s first-ever big league hit, however, so does the team have what it takes to came against the Houston Astros, but the was. In the seventh inning, he singled to go finish in first place and make a deep 6’3”, 235-pound third baseman recently 1-for-4 in his big league debut, recording run into the playoffs? came home when his team visited the Los his historic first major league hit in front of The Dodgers have been given one of the Angeles Dodgers and got to put his talents eight to 12 family members who were in best grades in the league for their efforts the Dodgers and adding even more speed on display in front of his hometown fans for attendance. “He had a great year down in to improve their team in the time leading to the outfield trio that includes Matt Kemp the first time ever in his big league career. Triple-A,” Gibson said of Wheeler. “He’s up to last Tuesday’s trade deadline. The and Andre Ethier. Victorino will fill in for Ryan Wheeler graduated from Torrance matured quite a bit since the last time we move that got everything started was the Gordon at the top of the lineup and give High School in 2006. In his senior season saw him in the spring. In all aspects of his trade they made with the Miami Marlins the Dodgers a player who can actually get with the Tartars, Wheeler batted .454 with game, he’s worked hard. He’s evolving as to acquire Hanley Ramirez and Randy on base and use his speed once he gets two home runs and 30 RBIs to lead his club a player and into someone we’ve decided Choate. Though the Dodgers gave up a there. His batting average is lower than to a 19-14 season while going 6-4 in league to give an opportunity to help us get to talented young pitcher in Nathan Eovaldi usual, however, at only .261 for the sea- play to finish in third place in the Pioneer where we are going.” to attain the services of Ramirez and son. Lindblom had posted a 3.02 ERA in League standings. Wheeler and the Tartars Wheeler was selected by the Diamondbacks Choate, it should prove to be worth it in 48 relief appearances for the Dodgers this were able to make the playoffs that year, in the fifth round of the 2009 First-Year the long run. Eovaldi may turn into an season with a lifetime ERA of 2.91 in 75 getting all the way to the semifinals only Player Draft from LMU. He was named above average pitcher at some point in his career games. It hurts to see a promising to lose to El Segundo by a final score of the Minor League Diamondbacks’ co-Player career, but the Dodgers are trying to win young arm like that leave an already strug- 7-1. Wheeler went 3-for-3 with an RBI in of the month for June and the June Topps now. His time on the mound in the spot gling bullpen, but Dodger fans can only his last game played as a Torrance Tartar. Player of the Month for the Pacific Coast starts that he was given didn’t impress hope that Victorino will assist the team in Once Wheeler left high school, he went League after going 50 for 113 to hit .442. the Dodgers’ front office enough to keep scoring enough runs to make the lack of on to star at LMU before making it to Now, Wheeler will try to make his mark him around, so they did what they should production out of the bullpen a non-issue. Triple-A where he played in an all-star in the big leagues. It may take a while, have done and traded him while he still The Dodgers also acquired Brandon League game and rounded out his time in the Minor though, as he is being used sparingly by the had value. Certainly, Ramirez gives the from the Seattle Mariners for the bullpen. Leagues by batting .351 with 15 home runs Diamondbacks who already have everyday Dodgers an excellent chance to win in The reliever has nine saves on the season and 90 RBIs for Reno. His coach for the players at the positions Wheeler plays (typi- the playoffs this year and winning now with a 3.63 ERA in 46 games. Reno club was former Dodger Brett Butler. cally third base). On his trip back home, is of the utmost importance to the Dodg- Though the moves the Dodgers have Now, Wheeler finds himself playing for the Diamondbacks swept the Dodgers in ers’ front office. They must prove to the made have certainly bolstered their lineup, former Dodger Kirk Gibson, keeping his the three-game series and Wheeler only fans that the team is different than it had much is left to be wondered about the Los Angeles ties strong all while being far came to the plate twice, It may not be been under McCourt and that they will do pitching staff. After Clayton Kershaw, the away from home. right away, it may not even be this year, but whatever it takes to put a winning product Dodgers don’t have a dependable enough The 90 RBIs Wheeler had in the minors Ryan Wheeler is touted to be a serviceable out there on the field. arm in the rotation to make a deep run into was the best of any player in the same third baseman in Major League Baseball. So far, so good. Choate will slide in the playoffs. The trade deadline is over, league (Pacific Coast League). To reward From Torrance High School all the way to nicely to a bullpen that was in desperate but the Dodgers are still able to acquire the third baseman for all of his hard work, the Arizona Diamondbacks, Wheeler has need of another quality left arm to go players off of waivers until August 31. the Diamondbacks gave Wheeler the call-up made his family and his city proud. The up against talented right-handed bats in Recently, they added Joe Blanton to the that he had always dreamed about. Butler latest in the line of incredible athletes out the latter innings of games. Ramirez and rotation, but even he has a 4.59 ERA and was excited to give Wheeler the news after of Torrance, Wheeler will now represent his his resume speak for themselves. With a the tendency to consistently give up home the Reno team won its game that night, but school and his city in real, professional, big 2006 NL Rookie of the Year and a 2009 runs. What the Dodgers needed to do was he kept it a secret to the very end. “He told league baseball. How sweet it is. • NL batting title already under his belt, acquire pitching. They had a deal in place Ramirez is a three-time All-Star starter. for Ryan Dempster of the Chicago Cubs, The 28-year-old shortstop/third baseman but the Cubs wanted too many talented has a lifetime batting average of .300 with prospects in return. Better the Dodgers didn’t make that move because Dempster “Everything about the Olympics was first class, 482 RBIs, 148 home runs and 230 stolen bases. The perfect addition for the Dodg- can leave the team at the end of this sea- and women were treated as athletes and equals.” ers, Ramirez can hit for average and power son, leaving the Dodgers empty-handed in - Elizabeth Robinson Schwartz and is a menace on the base paths with the process. Chad Billingsley is inconsis- his speed. While only batting around the tent, Chris Capuano has fallen off in the .250 range for the first half of the season, second half of the season, Ted Lilly has the change of scenery should help get been injured all year and Aaron Harang Ramirez’s bat back on track. It won’t be has more bad days than good ones. The long before he sparks the Dodgers’ offense Dodgers originally claimed Cliff Lee off and leads the team to some key victories of waivers from the Phillies, but instead down the stretch of the season. He is play- settled for Blanton because the Phillies ing third base now, but ideally Ramirez revoked the waivers. would like to take over Dee Gordon’s At least the Dodgers are trying--something position at shortstop. He would certainly that they never did under McCourt’s reign. be a defensive upgrade over Gordon and The additions that the Dodgers have made bring a better on-base percentage to the thus far have been extremely good ones for lineup. Currently, however, the Dodgers the offense, but with little to no pitching have a black hole at third base due to in the rotation, a World Series appearance the disappearance of Juan Uribe (another is still more than a long shot. Maybe the ex-Giant who never played well with the Dodgers have another trick up their sleeves Dodgers), so the acquisition of Ramirez before the waiver deadline comes and goes, should help there and assist in the team’s but at this point their roster seems to be chase of an NL West title. maxed out. They may have the offensive The other key pickup before the trade firepower necessary to outgun the Giants deadline was ex-Philadelphia Phillies’ and the Diamondbacks in the race for the centerfielder Shane Victorino. The Dodg- NL West title, but should they make it to ers gave up more young talent to get him, the playoffs, they will leave soon after shipping off Josh Lindblom and pitching with an early exit. The Dodgers get an A prospect Ethan Martin to the Phillies in plus for the moves made at the deadline, the process. Victorino is a great pick-up but Kershaw won’t be enough to keep the defensively, filling the void in left field for team afloat come October. • TORRANCE TRIBUNE August 9, 2012 Page 7 Community Gathers to Celebrate Tortilla Cantina’s Second Anniversary

Tortilla Cantina Mother/Son Owners Bert Sierra and Rick Gomez celebrating 2nd Anniversary Ribbon Cutting with Torrance dignitaries and business owners

Newly installed Tortilla Cantina sign.

Mayor Frank Scotto and other dignitaries congratulating Tortilla Cantina Owners Bert Owners Bert and Rick presented with a certificate of congratulations by Torrance Sierra and Rick Gomez Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Director Peter Issa of CapitalSource Bank.

Theresa Stanberry of Stanberry Laundry Co. and Leslie Kathleen Taylor of Professional Cortez of City of Torrance Training Services, TerriAnn Ferren of City of Torrance Cultural Arts Center and Brenda Wong of Tony The Tortilla Cantina anniversary celebration continued on Saturday night with lively entertainment from Roma’s/Capricciosa Italian. ZERIMAR and FRITZ

Left to Right: Councilman Gene Barnett, Councilman Bill Sutherland, Mayor Frank Scotto, Councilman Tom Brewer Irving Pacheco of The Office of Senator Ted Lieu congratulates Owners Bert and Rick.

Photos by Charlene Nishimura according to Bert, the special Mexican pancakes and waffles along with traditional Tom Brewer, Councilman Gene Barnett, Mayor Frank Scotto and several city recipes from her 95-year old mother Aurora Mexican entrees with Children and Senior Councilman Bill Sutherland. Special con- dignitaries along with business owners from Sierra remain the essence of the Tortilla discounts offered. gratulatory certificates were presented by the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce Cantina menu. Bert and her son Rick The family chose the Old Torrance res- Irving Pacheco from The Office of Senator celebrated Tortilla Cantina’s 2nd Anniversary have adapted the cooking techniques of taurant site two years ago after living in Ted Lieu and Torrance Area Chamber of in Old Torrance with a grand ribbon cutting Aurora and their food is “a fusion of both the South Bay where Rick was raised and Commerce Board of Director Peter Issa of on Friday, August 3rd. Mexican and California cuisine and ever- went to school. They pride themselves on CapitalSource Bank. Owners Bert Sierra and Rick Gomez evolving.” Tortilla Cantina is specifically a gathering place which is casual, festive The anniversary festivities continued Sat- proudly displayed a newly installed res- known for their homemade tortillas and 25 and delicious. urday night with a packed house celebration taurant sign and participants were invited beers available on tap. They also feature Guests at the Torrance Area Chamber and live entertainment from ZERIMAR and to feast on several of their unique dishes. a breakfast on Saturdays and Sundays of Commerce ribbon cutting ceremony FRITZ who wowed the crowd with their This is definitely a family business and which include favorite dishes like omelets, included Mayor Frank Scotto, Councilman acoustic guitar performance. • Page 8 August 9, 2012 TORRANCE TRIBUNE Blue Butterfly Tour Offers Torrance Cultural Arts Look into Preservation Efforts Foundation Announces 2012-13 Season The Foundation launches its 18th season at kitschy mid-century holiday celebrations. Fri. the Torrance Cultural Arts Center with The & Sat., Dec. 7 & 8, 2012 - 8 pm Capitol Steps, whose topical political satire Stunt Dogs The world’s most athletic and puts the “mock” in democracy during this talented dogs will wow you with their incred- election year. ible stunts and comedy antics. Sun. Jan. 13, Whether it’s dance and music to move your 2013 - 2 pm & 6 pm. Come early and enjoy soul or comedy to make you smile, there’s an art project provided by Art To Grow On nothing as exciting as seeing a performance Children’s Art Center, Inc. live. With help from our donors, sponsors and Big Drum/Small World With Jazz Reach patrons, we will again present unique, high- aims to show how jazz continues to unite energy performances from around the world, our world. Each piece is inspired by elements at the best value possible. of American jazz and the indigenous music of Guest Artists Series each composer’s country of origin. Sat. Jan. includes: 26, 2013 - 8 pm The Capitol Steps poke fun at politics - Fri. Atlantic Steps tells the inspiring epic story & Sat., Sep. 28 & 29, 2012 - 8 pm of Ireland’s oldest dance form through the mu- Lived To Tell The Tale: Tales From The sic, song, dance and energy of the Connemara Road To Hell & Back region. Fri. Feb. 1, 2013 - 8 pm The El Segundo Blue Butterfly, which became the first insect to be listed as a federal endangered species, is sometimes referred to The age-old expression “what doesn’t kill Male Intellect: An Oxymoron? In this hys- as an umbrella species because by protecting the butterfly their habitat and the other species that live in it are also being protected. you makes you stronger” takes on new meaning terical one-man multi-character show, Robert Photo courtesy of the Los Angeles World Airports. when four award winning actress/writers present Dubac ransacks his brain to answer the age-old a funny, touching and uplifting evening of true question, “What do women want?” — all while was, which can range from mating to laying By Cristian Vasquez stories. Fri. & Sat., Oct. 12 & 13, 2012 - 8 drinking a beer. Fri. & Sat., Feb. 15 & 16, eggs, to feeding and simply trying to stay Squeezed between the western border of pm - Nakano Theatre 2013 - 8 pm - Nakano Theatre warm. The information goes into a database the Los Angeles International Airport and the Torrance Symphony - Encore! Winners Erth’s Dinosaur Petting Zoo This visual with GPS capabilities, which helps Arnold ocean is a dry section of small hills scattered of the 2012 Young Artists Concerto Competi- feast is an extraordinary performance that takes analyze the data at the end of the season and with brush and desolate to the unknowing tion - Hao Zhou, Andrew Moses and Jeongguk kids and adults on an interactive prehistoric the end of count events. eye. Home to a wide range of animals and (Jimmy) Ji - perform with the Torrance Sym- journey through an incredible cast of dinosaurs. “For the most part, they just fly around-- species, the once house-filled hills are now phony under the direction of maestro Frank P. Sun. Feb. 17, 2013 - 2 pm Presented by Erth they’re easier to spot when they fly because the habitat of the El Segundo Blue Butterfly. Fetta. Sat. Oct. 20, 2012 - 8 pm Visual & Physical Inc. Come early and enjoy a lot of them are well camouflaged when “This is a habitat which supports a lot of Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lick- an art project provided by Art To Grow On they are sitting in one spot,’ Arnold said. “As unique species. The butterfly though, because it ers Sultry chanteuse Lavay Smith and her Children’s Art Center, Inc. you approach the plants, if you approach it is a butterfly, allows people to better relate to all-star eight-piece band dish out classic jazz Fighting Jamesons Spend St. Patrick’s without casting a shadow on them, the but- it than they can to let’s say a wasp or a cricket and blues in the authentic style of the 1940s Day with the Fighting Jamesons, who deliver terfly will sit still. But these are things you or a beetle,” Dick Arnold, the entomologist and ‘50s. Fri. Nov. 16, 2012 - 8 pm a traditional style of Celtic music with an learn after years of experience.” and consultant to LAX for the preservation Story Pirates Using stories submitted by energetic, modern approach. Sun. Mar. 17, Information provided by Marshall Lowe project, said. “We have legless lizards that children, the Story Pirates create outlandish 2013 - 7 pm from the Los Angeles World Airports in- are not snakes. There are several rare plants, sketches and mini-musicals that leave kids and The Gruffalo Join Mouse on an adventurous dicates that in 2011 there was an estimate all of which supply the biodiversity makeup parents howling. Sat. Nov. 17, 2012 - 2 pm. journey through the deep, dark wood in Tall between 120,610 and 125,920 El Segundo of the El Segundo Sand Dunes. It really is an Come early and enjoy an art project provided Stories Theatre Company’s musical adaptation Blue Butterflies. That represented an eight endangered habitat that is composed of a lot by Art To Grow On Children’s Art Center, Inc. of the multi-award-winning book. Sat. Mar. percent increase over 2010. The 2010 count, of unique species. However, the way the law Charles Phoenix’s Retro Holiday Slide Show 23, 2013 - 2 pm. Come early and enjoy an art however, represented a 30 percent increase is written, we have to recognize a particular The pop humorist returns to the Armstrong to project provided by Art To Grow On Children’s from 2009. Back in 1976, there were fewer species in order to protect the habitat. It’s supercharge the classic retro living room slide Art Center, Inc. kind of backwards in some sense, but the than 500 butterflies and that is when the El show into a laugh-out-loud roast and toast of See Arts, page 18 butterflies are sometimes referred to as an Segundo Blue Butterfly became the first insect umbrella species because by protecting the to be listed as a federal endangered species. butterfly we are able to check its habitat and “It [population] will go up some years and manage the habitat to benefit the butterfly down other years--that’s just part of varia- and other species.” tion,” Arnold said. “If you see a yearly graph Arnold and a group of four go out to you will see spikes and drops, but during the dunes on several occasions and collect the last 20 years it’s been pretty stable. If information by observing the butterflies’ it’s a wet year, you will get a lot of flowers behavior. This helps Arnold and his group and as a result a lot butterflies. If you get a with preservation efforts and allows them dry year, the buckwheat does not produce prevent the El Segundo Blue butterfly and enough flowers, so you don’t get as many other species from going extinct. butterflies.” “Well you figure out how many are out The Blue Butterfly, which is the size of a here and whether or not the population is dime, spends almost its entire life cycle in increasing or decreasing. There is normal intimate association with the flower heads fluctuation from year to year, but if you of some species of buckwheat. The butterfly start to see an overall trend where it is really emerges during summer when the flowers declining, then you need to figure out what is of its host plant, sea cliff buckwheat, open. the underlying cause,” Arnold said. “Is it not The adult life of these butterflies is relatively enough buckwheat that is flowering? Butterfly short, lasting only a few days during which depends on the flower of the buckwheat. they mate and lay eggs, but the eggs hatch You can’t always identify everything, but within a week. The larvae feed on the flower you can try to get as much information as heads of the host plant for one month before possible to identify the underlying problem they outgrow their pupal stage. Then when and eventually correct it. Sometimes we just the next summer arrives, the cycle begins. may need to increase the number of plants. “I don’t catch them--I only observe them. I We just need to know what’s going on in have been doing this for 35 years, so I have the habitat.” been able to build up speed,” Arnold said. Arnold will observe the behavior of but- “When you see one, you record his position, terflies when they are alone or in groups. He whether it was male or female and what its will then record and indicate how many but- behavior was. When that gets recorded, which terflies were spotted and what their behavior takes about 10 seconds, then I move on.” •

“Everything about the Olympics was first class, and women were treated as athletes and equals.”

- Elizabeth Robinson Schwartz TORRANCE TRIBUNE August 9, 2012 Page 9

Pork Chops with Peach Barbecue Sauce The tangy peach barbecue sauce that Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped onion, preferably Vidalia cup of the sauce for basting the chops; keep glazes these pork chops is incredible on 1/4 cup plus 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh ginger the remaining sauce warm in the saucepan grilled chicken or salmon as well. Bone-in divided 2 tablespoons honey until ready to serve. pork chops (as opposed to boneless) are 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, plus 4: Preheat grill to medium. less likely to dry out. Just make sure to 2 cups boiling water more to taste 5: Remove the pork chops from the brine trim away as much fat as possible for 3 cups ice cubes Steps: (discard brine), rinse well, and thoroughly healthier results. 4 bone-in, center-cut pork chops , 1/2-3/4 1: Place 1/4 cup salt and brown sugar in dry with paper towels. Season the chops Servings: 4 servings inch thick (1 3/4-2 pounds), trimmed a medium heatproof bowl. Pour in boiling with 1/4 teaspoon pepper and brush both Total Time: 1 1/4 hours (including 30 2 ripe but firm peaches, pitted and quar- water and stir to dissolve. Add ice cubes sides with some of the reserved sauce. minutes brining time) tered, or and stir to cool. Add pork chops, cover and 6: Grill the pork chops, turning once, until Ease of Preparation: Easy 3 cups frozen sliced peaches refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to an instant-read thermometer inserted into Health: Healthy Weight, High Potassium, 1 medium tomato, quartered and seeded 4 hours. the center registers 145°F, 2 to 4 minutes Low Sat Fat, Low Calorie, Heart Healthy, 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 2: Puree peaches, tomato and vinegar in per side. Transfer to a plate, tent with foil Diabetes Appropriate 1 tablespoon canola oil a food processor until smooth. and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve with the 3: About 30 minutes before you’re ready warm peach barbecue sauce on the side. to cook the pork chops, heat oil in a medium Nutrition: (Per serving) Calories - saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion 291 Carbohydrates - 21 Fat - 11 Saturated and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden Fat - 2 Monounsaturated Fat - 5 Protein brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Add ginger and cook, - 27 Cholesterol - 83 Dietary Fiber - 2 Potas- stirring frequently, until fragrant, 1 to 2 sium - 584 Sodium - 506 Nutrition Bonus minutes. Add the peach puree, the remaining - Potassium & Vitamin C (17% daily value). 1/2 teaspoon salt, honey and pepper to taste. Brine the pork chops (Step 1) for up to Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce 4 hours. Refrigerate the peach barbecue the heat to a simmer. Cook until reduced by sauce (Step 3) for up to 5 days. about half, 20 to 25 minutes. Reserve 1/4 By EatingWell, Courtesy of Arcamax.com •

Summer Taste Sensations

Paul Martin’s® is celebrating summer with sensational new additions to our Taste of Paul Martin’s menu. Now, in addition to your $4 Taste favorites, you can choose from a delicious selection of new food and beverage creations.

Satisfy your appetite with Buy any LARGE PIZZA Buy ONE PIZZA at Regular our new Caprese Crostini at Regular Price Price and Receive The or Shrimp Campechana. And Receive Second of Equal or Lesser Value for a 10 Piece Garlic Knotts for Or, try our new you-pick FREE 50% off Burger + Beer + Fries. WITH COUPON ONLY. COUPONS MAY NOT BE COMBINED WITH WITH COUPON ONLY. COUPONS MAY NOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER. EXPIRES 10/1/12 ANY OTHER OFFER. EXPIRES 10/1/12 A Taste of Paul Martin’s is served everyday 3 - 7 pm TWO PIZZA SPECIAL Medium Mondays Two Medium Pizzas Medium With Two Toppings Cheese Pizza only $16.99 + tax only $4.99 For carry out only, excludes delivery. WITH COUPON ONLY. COUPONS MAY NOT BE COMBINED WITH WITH COUPON ONLY. COUPONS MAY NOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER. EXPIRES 10/1/12 ANY OTHER OFFER. EXPIRES 10/1/12 Free Delivery. Take Out. Catering. Sunday – Thursday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm Friday – Saturday 11:00 am – 11:00 pm 310 E. Grand Ave. #109 310-322-5464 2361 Rosecrans Avenue • El Segundo • 310.643.9300 Located in Grand Park Plaza Make reservations at www.paulmartinsamericangrill.com by Fantastic Sam’s and Starbucks

El Segundo Herald Torrance Tribune Restaurant Special Manhattan Beach Sun (online only) Hawthorne Press Tribune Pay for One City, Get Six Cities Inglewood News Buy space in any one newspaper and your ad will be placed in all six Lawndale Tribune publications with a viewership of more than 45,000 EVERY WEEK!

For more information and advertising rates please email [email protected] Page 10 August 9, 2012 TORRANCE TRIBUNE Ask George Introducing... Expert Answers to Common DMV Questions By George Valverde – Director, California Department of Motor Vehicles SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Do you have questions about general driving related re- quirements like registration and insurance? Are you unclear about laws and restrictions related to driving? The California Department of Motor Vehicles has answers. Save Time. HOT SUMMER Go Online at www.DMV.ca.gov. NEW THIS WEEKEND ONLY Q: If traffic in the lane next to the carpool OWNERSHIP GET AN ADDITIONAL SAVINGS! NEW $1, lane is stopped, is it illegal to stop in order FOR YOUR000 TRADE! to merge out of the carpool lane and into MANAGEMENT the next lane to reach my exit? BRAND NEW A:Yes, it is illegal. You cannot stop in a % DRIVE OFF EXPERIENCE! lane where traffic is moving to merge into $ SECURITY DEPOSIT Come check out the all-new... the lane next to it, even if traffic is stopped. DUE AT LEASE SIGNING 2013 DODGE Allow yourself plenty of time to safely merge. APR AVAILABLE >> DART If merging into the carpool lane, make sure 0FINANCING 0 Over 500 you have enough room to safely accelerate FOR UP TO 60 MONTHS ON APPROVED CREDIT Cars in Stock! without causing a hazard to motorists already TAKE YOUR PICK! there and traveling at a higher speed. When leaving the carpool lane, it may be necessary ’12 hONDa aCCORD ’12 hONDa CIVIC lx 4DR autO lx 4DR autO to exit earlier than you would like if it allows $ a safer lane change, even though you are still not at your exit. For more tips on driving safety, read the Important Driving Tips section 99$2,500 DRIVE Off 5 at thIS PaymENt in the California Driver Handbook available All-New 2012 Honda Accord LX closed end lease for $99 per month plus security All-New 2012 Honda Civic LX closed end lease for $99 per month plus security deposit, $599 cap reduction, acquisition fee, tax, title and license fees for 24 deposit, $599 cap reduction, acquisition fee, tax, title and license fees for 24 months on approved credit. $2,500 due at lease signing. 12,000 miles per year months on approved credit. $2,500 due at lease signing. 12,000 miles per year in several languages at: http://www.DMV. with .15 cents per excess mile. Charges for excess wear and tear may apply. with .15 cents per excess mile. Charges for excess wear and tear may apply. ca.gov/pubs/pubs.htm ’12 hONDa aCCORD ’12 hONDa CIVIC lx 4DR autO lx 4DR autO Q: When collisions damage guardrails, 2012JEEP PATRIOT SPORT signposts, and other city property, who is $ NET COST TO YOU: responsible for paying the repairs? A: If MSRP...... $18,915 SR Discount...... $2,000 there is a CHP report and the state can assign Factory Rebate...... $1,000 $ responsibility, then the driver that causedthe 157 Military Bonus Cash...... $500* $ College Bonus Cash...... $500** , damage pays. If a driver has insurance, the All-New 2012 Honda Accord LX closed end lease for $157 All-New 2012 Honda Civic LX closed end lease for $157 13915 per month plus security deposit, acquisition fee, tax, title DOWN per month plus security deposit, acquisition fee, tax, title Conquest Bonus Cash.... $1,000*** 3 at This Price. CD685226, CD687833, CD687835 and license fees for 36 months on approved credit. $0 due and license fees for 36 months on approved credit. $0 insurance company often processes the report at lease signing. 12,000 miles per year with .15 cents per 0 due at lease signing. 12,000 miles per year with .15 excess mile. Charges for excess wear and tear may apply. 5 at thIS cents per excess mile. Charges for excess wear and 2012 PaymENt tear may apply. JEEP COMPASS SPORT and pays according to the policy. However, if the driver leaves the scene without providing 2012 hONDa aCCORD Ex 4DR autO MSRP...... $22,000 NET COST TO YOU: SR Discount...... $2,500 required information, a “hit and run” report Factory Rebate...... $1,500 Per Mo. $ Plus Tax Military Bonus Cash...... $500* may be taken. If a hit and run report is taken, $ For 36 Months 5 at thIS College Bonus Cash...... $500** , the responsible party could be charged with a Conquest Bonus Cash.... $1,000***16000 PaymENt 1 at This Price. CV631894 criminal offense for leaving the scene. If the New 2012177 Honda Accord EX closed end lease for $177 per month plus security deposit, acquisition fee, tax, title and license fees for 36 months on approved credit. $0 due at lease 2012 signing. 12,000 miles per year with .15 cents per excess mile. Charges for excess wear and tear may apply. CHRYSLER 200 TOURING driver cannot be identified, the state pays for % NET COST TO YOU: 0 APR the damages. For more information, please 2012 hONDa CRV 2WD lx 2DR autO MSRP...... $22,775 Financing for up to 72 months SR Discount...... $1,000 ± visit www.DMV.ca.gov. Per Mo. Plus Tax Factory Rebate...... $3,500 $ $ For 36 Months Military Bonus Cash...... $500* Q: There have been several vehicles van- 5 at thIS College Bonus Cash...... $500** , PaymENt 16275 dalized in my area that were parked outside Conquest Bonus Cash.... $1,000*** 1 at This Price. CN305510 New 2012 Honda237 CRV closed end lease for $237 per month plus security deposit, acquisition fee, tax, title and license fees for 36 months on approved credit. $0 due at lease signing. overnight. I leave my documentation in my 12,000 miles per year with .15 cents per excess mile. Charges for excess wear and tear may apply. 2012 JEEP WRANGLER UNLTD. Great Over glove compartment and my friend suggested 2012 hONDa CIVIC NGV NatuRal GaS VEhIClE Selection 80 NET COST TO YOU: Jeep Wranglers in Stock! that I black out the names and addresses on MSRP...... $32,240 EVERy NatuRal GaS CIVIC my vehicle registration and insurance ID SR Discount...... $2,352 $ at SCOtt RObINSON hONDa Military Bonus Cash...... $500* cards. That way, if the garage door opener is COmES * -- PluS -- College Bonus Cash...... $500** , WIth Conquest Bonus Cash.... $1,000*** 27888 stolen, the address would not be accessible 10,000 mIlES 1 at This Price. CL263582 for a future home break-in. Is this legal? OffREE GaS! 0% aPR** 2012CHRYSLER 300 *10,000 miles based on 248 miles per tank at $2.09 per gallon is $337.00 total. Check car pool lane local and state laws. Based on American Honda Motor Company’s estimated 248 miles per tank. A: Unfortunately, you cannot alter the **0% APR Financing up to $12,000 financed on tier 1 credit. If more than $12,000 financed, then the 0% goes to 1.9% APR on approved tier 1 credit. See dealer for details. Offer expires 8/5/12. MSRP...... $29,690 NET COST TO YOU: DMV documents. If they are altered in any ADDITIONAL SAVINGS ON ALL RED TAG SR Discount...... $2,000 way, they will not be considered as valid PRE-OWNED WITH OUR RED TAG SALE! Factory Rebate...... $1,500 $ EVENT Military Bonus Cash...... $500* documentation. If you are worried about your ’01 Mazda Millenia ’01 BMW 325i ’03 Mercedes ’09 Nissan Versa S College Bonus Cash...... $500** , S Sedan Sedan C240 Sedan Hatchback Conquest Bonus Cash.... $1,000*** 24190 information being stolen, you can keep your $7,991 $9,991 $10,991 $11,991 2 at This Price. CH234671, CH234672 Moonroof, Alloys, Leather, Moonroof, Silver, Leather, Red, PW, PL, Cruise documents in a different location, less acces- Leather Alloy Wheels Moonroof Control 2012 10130 / 1705003 43518 / J10882 43538 / 530849 366728 DODGE RAM Over ’04 Toyota Sienna ’07 Volkswagen New ’06 MINI Cooper S ’09 Honda Civic sible to a thief. Keeping them in a hidden XLE Limited Beetle 2.5 Hatchback Convertible LX Sedan 100 $11,991 $12,891 $12,994 $14,991 MSRP...... $34,355 NET COST TO YOU: in Stock! space in your car or keeping them with you Leather, Moonroof, Silver, PW, PL, Leather Seats, PW, PL, Tilt Wheel, DVD System Tilt, Alloys Alloy Rims Certified Pre-Owned SR Discount...... $4,500 43498 / S067410 43515 / 518196 43286 / F87139 040830 at all times are a few suggestions. Factory Rebate...... $2,500 $ ’07 Honda Accord ’08 Toyota Solara ’10 Mazda CX-7 ’08 Land Rover Military Bonus Cash...... $500* For more information on DMV documenta- SE Sedan SE Coupe i SV LR2 SE College Bonus Cash...... $14,994 $14,994 $17,491 $18,891 $500** , PW, PL, Tilt, Cruise Control, PW, PL, Spoiler, Black, PW, PL, Leather, Moonroof, Conquest Bonus Cash.... $1,000*** 24355 tion, please visit www.DMV.ca.gov. Alloys, CPO Alloys Alloys Alloys SR Trade-In Discount.....$1,000 1 at This Price. C5246207 43284 / 162655 43262 / 765865 43541 / 301924 43536 / 035730 The DMV is a department under the Busi- * * ness, Transportation and Housing Agency, your Next Service your Next Service which is under the direction of Acting % *Cannot be combined with other offers or exceed $100. (1) Coupon per % *Cannot be combined with other offers or exceed $100. (1) Coupon per customer. Does not include parts or accessories. Please present coupon customer. Does not include parts or accessories. Please present coupon to Service Advisor at time of write-up. Offer expires August 5th, 2012. to Service Advisor at time of write-up. Offer expires August 5th, 2012. Undersecretary Traci Stevens. The DMV 10 Off Please Call: (888) 426-8473 10 Off Please Call: (888) 585-7161 licenses drivers, maintains driving records, registers and tracks official ownership of SAlES: 888.212.6293 SERvICE: 888.426.8473 Formerly known as: PARTS: 888.212.6293 BOdY SHOP: 888.426.8473 SOUTH BAY CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM vehicles and vessels, investigates auto and identity-related fraud, and licenses car dealers, driving schools, and traffic violator schools. Scott Robinson For more information about the DMV, visit CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM www.DMV.ca.gov.•

877.552.6688 “To anyone who has started out on 105 888.585.7161 a long campaign believing that the 105 20340 HAWTHORNE BLvd., TORRANCE 91 DEL AMO 91 405 20900 HAWTHORNE BLvd., TORRANCE DEL AMO TORRANCE BLVD. 405 gold medal was destined for him, the HAWTHORN BL. TORRANCE BLVD.

SCAN THIS COdE HAWTHORN BL. se habla SCAN THIS COdE TO vIEW OUR ENTIRE 110 se habla español INvENTORY TO vIEW OUR ENTIRE 110 feeling when, all of a sudden, the N español INvENTORY EMERALD ST. N medal has gone somewhere else is quite indescribable.” SCOTTROBINSONHONDA.COMAd prices exclude government fees and taxes, any finance charges, any dealer document preparation charge and any emission testing charge. *Based on 2012 epa mileage estimates. Use for All advertisedSCOTTROBINSON.COM prices exclude government fees and taxes, any finance charges, any dealer document preparation charge and any emission testing charge. Any dealer add-ons optional. comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle. Can take up to 30 days for delivery. Vehicles and colors in ad are for illustration only. ± 0% APR financing for up to 72 months on approved credit for well qualified buyers, $13.89 per $1,000 borrowed. *Must show proof of active *0% APR financing up to $12,000 financed on approved tier one credit. 0% APR financing up to 60 months on all new Honda models is $16.67 per month per $1,000 financed. If more than duty to receive Bonus Cash. **Must show proof of graduation within two years of graduation date to receive Bonus Cash. ***Must show proof of non-Chrysler, Jeep or Dodge vehicle lease $12,000 financed, then the 0% goes to 1.9% on approved tier one credit. Ad expires Sunday, 8/5/12. to receive Bonus Cash. Offers expire Sunday, 8/5/12. - Sebastian Coe (English middle distance runner after losing the 800m final in 1980) TORRANCE TRIBUNE August 9, 2012 Page 11

With Americans traveling more this summer, tips for safe travel (ARA) - An enduring love of road trips * Park your car in the shade when pos- Americans will drive this summer, the traveling alone this summer. and stable gas prices are combining to sible, and keep a pressure gauge handy index also asked drivers what they like Playing music was the runaway increase the miles Americans expect to to check tire pressure often. Heat is your to do while they’re logging miles, and favorite pastime, with 60 percent of log during this summer’s travel season. tires’ enemy. Air in your vehicle’s tires with whom. drivers saying they need their tunes. The longer trips defy early season predic- expands as temperatures rise - In fact Traveling with a spouse or partner was Men favor music more than women - tions of fewer and shorter road vacations. for every 10-degree increase in ambi- by far the most popular choice for a road women are more likely to turn off the Gas prices rose toward $4 a gallon dur- ent air temperature, your tire’s inflation trip at 48 percent. Younger Americans are radio and talk to other passengers to ing the winter and early spring of 2012. pressure can go up by about 1 pound per more likely to travel in packs; 22 percent pass the time. Travel industry observers expected the square inch. of drivers 35 and under are road tripping While talking with other passengers traditional summer price spike would scare * Check your trunk to make sure you with groups of friends this summer. came in at 23 percent, singing and consumers away from long driving tips. have the tools you need to change a flat: The lone-wolf appeal of a solo trip playing games were way down the list But the gas price spike didn’t materialize, a spare tire, a lug wrench and a jack. is pretty limited. Only 7.3 percent are at 4 and 3 percent respectively.• and it appears that Americans aren’t too * Check the worried about what happens in July and tread depth on August. Only 17 percent are holding off your tires at least on travel plans, waiting to see whether gas once a month to prices come down. The rest have made avoid hydroplan- their plans and they’re hitting the road. ing on wet roads. Americans plan to drive an average of If you’re in search 212 miles farther in 2012 than they did of an excellent in 2011 according to the Hankook Sum- tire for summer mer Gauge Index, which surveyed 1,012 and year-round randomly selected Americans. The mean traction, look at distance of the miles survey respondents Hankook’s Op- are planning to travel jumped from 725 timo H426 luxury miles in 2011 to 937 miles this year. performance tour- Tips for breakdown-safe travel ing all-season With more people on the road driving tire. The Optimo further, vehicle maintenance is even more H426 is designed important for preventing breakdowns. with an advanced Summer heat is hard on engines and silica tread com- tires. A few simple precautions can help p o u n d w h i c h reduce the chances of getting stranded on offers improved a back road, in a parking lot or, worse, tread wear and on the highway: lower rolling re- * Check fluid levels. Make sure the check sistance for better includes topping off antifreeze, window fuel economy. washer, brake and transmission fluids. On the road, * Check brakes and brake pads, espe- what now? cially if you can’t remember how long In addition to since they were last checked. asking how far 15808 SR HONDA- 2007 and Newer- JULY MAILER_5.indd 2 a-1 serVice a-2 serVice $10000 OFF • Replace engine oil and filter • Replace engine oil and filter • Up to 5 quarts non synthetic • Replace drain plug gasket anY major • Up to 5 quarts non synthetic • Inspect and rotate tires-inflate to proper p.s.i. • Replace drain plug gasket • Replace air filter collision rePair • Inspect and rotate tires-inflate to proper p.s.i. • Replace dust and pollen filter FREE $100 off $750 or more in labor. Call for details • “Honda Certified” multipoint inspection • “Honda Certified” multipoint inspection Valid only at Scott Robinson Honda. Must present coupon during write-up. Not valid with other coupons. Synthetic Oil slightly higher Not valid on previous purchases. Expires 8/31/12. • checK engine light code retrieVal Get 2 FREE • multi-Point Vehicle insPection Movie tickets! • braKe insPection $ 87 $ 87 Front • alignment test 59 168 braKe Pads Honda vehicles only. 0w20 & Synthetic oil additional. Coupons cannot be Honda vehicles only. 0w20 & Synthetic oil additional. Coupons cannot be • batterY test combined with any other service discount offer and cannot be applied to combined with any other service discount offer and cannot be applied to previous purchases. One coupon per person. Present coupon at time of write- previous purchases. One coupon per person. Present coupon at time of write- Visit our service department for any Genuine Honda service and we will perform a complimentary multi-point inspection up. Not redeemable for cash. Offer expires 8/31/12. INCLUDES FREE up. Not redeemable for cash. Offer expires 8/31/12. ALIGNMENT TEST TM maintenance minder LOOK FOR • Install Genuine Honda was $ 10 THE ORANGE WRENCH ON brake pads (includes labor) 268 YOUR DASH! messages b-1 serVice b-2 serVice • Alignment test The Maintenance Minder allows you to enjoy your vehicle $ 10 • Replace engine oil and filter • INCLUDES + tax without wondering when it’s due for service! • Replace engine oil and filter RESURFACING ROTORS 178 • Up to 5 quarts non synthetic Savings of $89.00! MAINTENANCE MAIN ITEMS • Up to 5 quarts non synthetic • Replace drain plug gasket Honda vehicles only. Plus taxes and/ hazardous waste disposal fees where • Replace drain plug gasket • Inspect and rotate tires-inflate to proper p.s.i. applicable. Coupons cannot be combined with any other service discount offer and SYMBOL WHAT IT MEANS cannot be applied to previous purchases. One coupon per person. Present coupon • Inspect and rotate tires-inflate to proper p.s.i. • Inspect, clean and adjust brakes at time of write-up. Not redeemable for cash. Offer expires 8/31/12. A Replace engine oil and filter • Inspect, clean and adjust brakes • Adjust parking brake B Replace engine oil and oil filter. Also inspect various • Replace air filter systems and components. • Adjust parking brake • Replace dust and pollen filter (See applicable service manual for details.) • “Honda Certified” multipoint inspection • “Honda Certified” multipoint inspection batterY MAINTENANCE SUB ITEMS rePlacement # WHAT TO DO Get 2 FREE • Genuine Honda Battery • 100 Months Limited Warranty 1 Rotate tires, and check tire pressure and condition. $ 87 Movie tickets! was 2 Replace air cleaner element, check drive belt, and replace dust and pollen filter. $ $ 71 $ 87 + tax Replace transmission fluid and transfer fluid (if equipped). 149 Installed 3 59 107 Replace spark plugs, replace timing belt (if equipped), inspect water pump, and Savings of over $50.00! 4 inspect valve clearance. 168 Honda vehicles only. 0w20 & Synthetic oil additional. Coupons cannot be Honda vehicles only. 0w20 & Synthetic oil additional. Coupons cannot be Honda vehicles only. Coupons cannot be combined with any other service 5 Replace engine coolant combined with any other service discount offer and cannot be applied to previ- combined with any other service discount offer and cannot be applied to previ- discount offer and cannot be applied to previous purchases. One coupon per ous purchases. One coupon per person. Present coupon at time of write-up. Not ous purchases. One coupon per person. Present coupon at time of write-up. Not person. Present coupon at time of write-up. Not redeemable for cash. Offer 6 Replace rear differential fluid (if equipped). redeemable for cash. Offer expires 8/31/12. redeemable for cash. Offer expires 8/31/12. expires 8/31/12. service: (888) 548-9826 body shoP: (888) 551-2841 Parts: (866) 331-8670

7/13/12 7:57 AM SCHEDULE AN AppoiNtmENt scottrobinsonhonda.com toDAY! Page 12 August 9, 2012 TORRANCE TRIBUNE

MEDICAL & HEALTH PROFILES 2012 Good health is something that none of us should take for granted. The health professionals profiled here recognize this fact and are striving to make good health a gift that more of our friends and neighbors can enjoy. Learn more about them below...

23456 Hawthorne Blvd., Suite 300 Association of South Bay Surgeons Torrance, CA 90505 Surgical Weight Loss Program www.tosmg.com www.southbaysurgeons.com 310-316-6190

James M. Loddengaard, M.D. - Nicholas M. Halikis, M.D. - Glenn J. Huber, M.D. - Todd A. Shrader, M.D. Making A Decision For Surgery Is Never Easy. Tiffany Rogers, M.D., M.P.T. - John E. Stratton, M.D. - Joseph C. Peck, M.D. - Kenneth Park, M.D. • Orthopaedic Surgery • Hand and Microvascular Surgery When that choice becomes a life-changing event, like the decision for Surgical • Sports Medicine • Plasma Rich Protein Injections (PRP) Weight Loss, the more information available to help you make the decision, the more • Adult Surgery of the Spine • Pain Management likely you will have a positive outcome. Because of the substantial effort, both mental • Minimally Invasive Knee and Hip Replacement • Epidural Steroid Injection • Kyphoplasty for Compression Fractures • Physical Medicine and physical required on your part to achieve success, your decision should be made • Arthroscopic Knee and Shoulder Surgery • EMG’s and Nerve Conduction Studies only after careful thought and discussion with your family, your own family physicians and if possible, with other patients who have had this operation. Dedicated To Your Health At the Association of South Bay Surgeons, we have harnessed the collaborative power of multiple specialists and subspecialists into one comprehensive team of expert Musculoskeletal problems affect one out of every four people in the United States surgeons. For more than 15 years, we’ve provided quality care for our patients while — and those numbers are expected to increase as our “baby boomer” generation becomes paving the way for future medical innovations. older and increases its risk of injuries from falls and accidents, as well as its incidence of age-related diseases such as osteoporosis and arthritis. You are invited to learn more about options for Surgical Weight Loss including laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery and LAP-BAND®. Participants will Our community is fortunate to have Torrance Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Group, also hear about factors that predispose us to gain weight, the consequences of obesity providing the highest quality of orthopedic care with up-to-date orthopaedic techniques and the value of a multidisciplinary approach to achieve weight loss goals. and attentiveness to your medical concerns. Their practice is supported by affiliations with outpatient surgery centers, major hospitals, and rehabilitation programs. A mini-operatory suite is located in the office for minor procedures and our physical therapy and hand therapy Comprehensive Surgical Weight Loss Orientation Meetings: departments provide a full range of therapy modalities. Latest advanced techniques in endoscopic carpal tunnel release and arthroscopic surgery Reserve your seat - call 310.373.6864 (seating is limited) are used whenever appropriate in an effort to reduce patients’ post-operative pain and shorten All meetings are scheduled from 5:00pm-6:00pm (arrive at 4:30pm) their recovery time to weeks, instead of months. Located at 23451 Madison St. Suite 340 Torrance, CA 90505 It may be a specific problem that brings patients to Torrance Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Group originally, but it is teamwork between patient and physician that can begin to make a difference.

WESTERN MEDICAL GROUP OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE - TRAVEL MEDICINE - FAMILY/INTERNAL MEDICINE Located in the South Bay Tower 21250 Hawthorne Blvd., Suite 160, Torrance, CA 90503 PYHSICAL THERAPY - ORTHOPEDICS - HAND SPECIALIST www.footcareone.com 310-540-1213 After Hour Treatment Available 24 hours 7 Days Per Week Convenient Free Parking - Handicap Access For Occupational Injuries and Illnesses. Marc G. Mittleman, D.P.M., Founder and Director None of us plan on having an accident or getting sick. When we need medical atten- Michael S. Bloch, D.P.M. - Rolland J. Carroll III, D.P.M. - Randall William Leyking, D.P.M. tion, however, it’s nice to know that we have a fine medical care facility in our community like Western Medical Group. Have Happy and Healthy Feet for the Summer Their New State-Of-The-Art Facility is staffed with highly trained medical profession- Summertime Means Bare Feet. als prepared to handle patients of all ages with a wide range of needs. They are Certified in O.S.H.A. Standards, are multilingual and provide a variety of acupuncture procedures. At the beach, at the pool or just walking in sandals, it’s the season where your feet get to Providing occupational health services and workimg closely with the human resources de- breathe. But how do you keep your feet healthy as you expose them to dangers like athlete’s partments of many area businesses, Western Medical Group is able to meet their individual needs. foot and other maladies that can make your feet itch, swell or just look ugly? Reports can be issued that help managers assess risks and prevent problems before they occur. Our community is fortunate to have the Board Certified Podiatrists at Bay Harbor A wide range of services include: Immediate care for workplace injuries, pre-em- Podiatry Group, providing complete foot and ankle care services with a focus on using ployment services, such as physical exams, urine drug tests, and TB testing. In addition, a cutting-edge technologies—not found in any other local podiatry offices—to help in the variety of medical exams is offered, tailored to your company’s needs and issues unique to conservative management of most foot and ankle problems. each patient’s medical and work history. These include: Pre-Placement exams, periodic BHPG uses non-invasive laser technology to provide relief from common conditions, such physicals, OSHA and DOT exams. Medical exams include: pre-placement examinations, as nail fungus, plantars warts and everyday pain from overuse, injury or other causes. These can periodic physical examinations, OSHA physicals, Department of Transportation (DOT frequently be eliminated or improved with the new light therapies. They are using several new exams, and executive physicals. They have on-site laboratory, X-ray, electrocardiogram, lasers to treat many problems without anesthesia, all done in the comfort and convenience of and vision screening services available to make evaluations an easy and time saving process. their office. BHPG also offers state-of-the-art podiatric surgery when needed, frequently as a Western Medical Group offers convenience last resort. They are focused on patient wellness in the least invasive ways possible. as well as professional medical care. They hope 21081 S. Western Ave. Suite 150 The last thing you want during the summer is to be forced to hide your feet because you never have an accident or get sick, but when Torrance, CA 90501 they’re red, itchy or inflamed. And let’s face it guys, wearing socks with sandals is one quick www.westernmedgrp.com you do, it’s nice to know they’re right around the way to make the loser’s list with the ladies. The entire staff at Bay Harbor Podiatry Group corner– right in our neighborhood. 310-782-3333 have the highest standards of care to provide you with the best treatment available as you enjoy Summertime and the benefits of healthy, painless, happy feet.

Torrance - Long Beach - Huntington Beach 23560 S. Madison St., #112 - Torrance, CA 90505 310-530-0831 Hours are 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday www.pacificapharmacy.com Commitment to A friendly, courteous and multilingual staff includes: EXCELLENCE Spanish - Korean - Vietnamese -Tagalog In our community, we are fortunate to have Pacifica Compounding Pharmacy, a family-owned and operated pharmacy that has served Torrance and the greater South Bay community since 1983. As more Americans age, the threat of blindness is increasing, and the search for new ways to prevent and treat diseases such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD) They are the first PCAB-Accredited compounding pharmacy in the South Bay. As has become a high priority in the eye care community. Retina specialists and ophthal- problem-solvers, they strive to provide alternatives to healthcare problems, which are not mologists are encouraged by promising new scientific approaches that could have the addressed by traditional medicine. Pacifica Pharmacy specializes in customized compounded potential to reduce the devastating effects of wet AMD. medications to meet specific patient needs. This includes, but is by no means limited to: Here in our Coastal communities, we are fortunate to have South Coast Retina Cen- • Unique dosage forms containing the ideal dose of medication for each individual ter, Fellowship trained physicians in Retina/Vitreous procedures using the latest, most • Hormone replacement therapy for men and women innovative techniques in eye care. Services include examination and treatment for pe- • Specially flavored medicine for children ripheral retinal disease including retinal holes and retinal detachments, central retinal • Veterinary medications for your pets disease including macular degeneration and diabetic retinal disease. • Pain management South Coast Retina Center, utilizes the most advanced diagnostic equipment and • Dosage forms that are not commercially available, such as gels, capsules, treatment procedures available including the latest lasers as well new biologic drugs for transdermals, patches, lollipops and more advanced wet AMD, designed to block new blood vessel growth and leakiness, which ultimately lead to disease progression and vision loss. Their doctors have been active in Compounding combines an ageless art with the latest medical knowledge and state-of- national clinical trials which focus on new treatments that may help to preserve vision. the-art technology, allowing Pacifica Pharmacy to prepare customized medications to meet Living with vision loss does not have to be such a each patient’s specific needs. lonely and isolating experience. Today, with the help 2601 Airport Dr. , Suite 210 The demand for professional compounding has increased as healthcare professionals of South Coast Retina Center, vision rehabilitation Torrance, CA 90505 and patients realize that the limited number of strengths and dosage forms that are commercially services are available to maximize independence and www.southcoastretinacenter.com available do not meet the needs of many patients, and that these patients often have a better preserve quality of life for the thousands of South Bay (310) 534-2209 response to a customized dosage form that is “just what the doctor ordered”. residents with age-related macular degeneration. TORRANCE TRIBUNE August 9, 2012 Page 13 TerriAnn in Torrance Tuskegee Airman Walter Crenshaw – The Rest of the Story

By TerriAnn Ferren we raised a beautiful family—five On Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at the City children and a barrel of great- and of Torrance Council Meeting, 102-year-old great-great grandchildren…I want Tuskegee Airman Walter Crenshaw received to thank all of you and I feel a replica of the Congressional Gold Medal like a kid.” Then Mr. Crenshaw in commemoration for the sacrifices he and greeted everyone who stood in the other original Tuskegee Airmen made line to congratulate him and then in defense of our great nation during World moved to a reception in the lobby War II. In 2007 President George W. Bush hosted by the City of Torrance. presented the medal to the Tuskegee Airman, The event was very special known as the “Red Tails,” but Mr. Crenshaw and I was moved to find out was unable to attend. more about this fascinating The Council Chambers were filled with man, so I invited him and his Mr. Crenshaw’s family and friends, civic wife Thelma to lunch at one of leaders and WWII veterans. Lieutenant his favorite places, the Proud General Ellen Pawlikowski, Commander of Bird. This particular restaurant, the Space and Missile Systems at the Los located right alongside one of Angeles Air Force Base, spoke eloquently the approach runways of the Los of the bravery and courage of the Tuskegee Angeles International Airport, Airmen. “Over 500 combat missions and pays homage to aeronautics and is 15,000 times these young men took their graced with airplanes and various aircraft and put themselves into harm’s way,” memorabilia. It was Friday just she said. “And they didn’t just come to the after 11 a.m. as I headed down fight. During the invasion of Sicily, they Aviation Boulevard to meet the Walter Crenshaw, Tuskegee Airman. Airman Walter Crenshaw in the Tuskegee Room at the Proud Bird. participated over a two-day period where Crenshaws. As I pulled into the seven other fighter squads--and those fighter parking lot, I saw the airplanes covering the the airplanes zooming past the large picture he wanted to be when he grew up (when he squadrons combined are responsible for 32 grounds. They meant more to me as I gazed windows. Forties music was playing softly was little) and he told me, “I never thought in the background, which about it--there wasn’t much of a choice. In seemed so appropriate. the South, you didn’t make choices. You had I began by asking none.” Walter went on to tell me he began Walter Crenshaw where learning to read during that time. His goat, he was born. Thought- named Goat, used to sleep under the house fully and very gently, and in the morning would wake him up by he told me that he was butting against the house. Walter is the old- born in Clinton, Pennsyl- est of three boys. He and his two brothers vania in 1909 but soon William and Joseph were very athletic and moved with his family involved with all kinds of sports. He told to Greenville, Alabama. me he grew up in an “athletic atmosphere.” Walter explained to me His dad worked hard in the courthouse as a that when he was eight janitor and his mom was a housekeeper and years old, he got a job mother. Walter shared that his dad would delivering newspapers. say, “A wife should raise the children.” He would use a goat Walter went on to tell me, “That house is to pull his wagon as he still standing [in Greenville, Alabama] and made his way around is a nice house with a banana tree in the his route. He went on front yard. We had no running water, but to tell me that he would we had three bedrooms and a small porch. walk down to the rail- We used to sleep on the sun porch when way station to pick up it was hot. And there are three trees in the the papers in a special backyard. There is a fig tree--I love the figs. place with his wagon Nothing has changed and a cousin still lives and goat. At that time in the house.” there were two waiting Around 1918, the Crenshaw family moved areas in the station--one to Birmingham, Alabama. Walter attended for blacks and one for college in Alabama (where he also played whites. I asked Walter if the drums) and then headed to New York in he could remember what See TerriAnn, page 15 Famous Red Tail painted plane enemy shoot-downs or kills--and of those, at them than they ever have. 32 from that one squadron, the Tuskegee Walking toward the restaurant, Airmen. So nearly one-third came from one I was stunned to see a “Red unit. Clearly they had mastered their skills.” Tail” Tuskegee plane with a The three-star General went on to say, “The memorial to the Tuskegee Air- white bomber pilots called these Tuskegee men right out front. I walked Airmen “angels” because they took on the through the heavy double doors escort service for those bombers and the into a museum-like atmosphere success of bombers coming back was sig- and was greeted by Carla at nificantly improved. It is not just because the reception desk. To the left of those combat accomplishments--it truly of the entry was an entire gal- is being there to make sure that we can be lery dedicated to the effort and here today with our freedoms. It is what sacrifice of the entire Tuskegee those young men did in helping this country team. What a surprise! The last to recognize the value of every citizen.” time I was at the Proud Bird, Mayor Frank Scotto spoke as well as I didn’t really take in all the Brigadier General Terry Ferrell, Command- history on the walls. But on this ing Officer of the National Training Center, day, it all came to life for me. Fort Irwin. Major Tiffany Rivera, US Air Walter and Thelma Crenshaw Force, who is a member of the Tuskegee Air- along with one of their sons, men’s Association and graduate of Tuskegee Andre, arrived on time and University, read the proclamation before the we were escorted to our table. Congressional Gold Medal was presented What is really cool about this to Airman Walter Crenshaw by Lieutenant place is that you can sit by the General Pawlikowski. As he received the window and put on earphones medal, Mr. Crenshaw graciously said, “My to monitor the control tower’s little lady 72 years ago, my wife Thelma who instructions to incoming aircraft has stuck with me through thick and thin and as you observe the whoosh of Tuskegee Airmen Gallery. Page 14 August 9, 2012 TORRANCE TRIBUNE

Check out our Book Giveaway...... send us your filled-in form!

Newspaperwww.readingclubfun.com Fun!Annimills LLC c 2012 V9-30

London is busy, busy, busy getting ready to host I heard that 4 billion people the 2012 Summer Olympic Games! Millions of people around the world will watch from around the world are expected to visit to see the Welcome the Opening Ceremonies Games. We’ve built a main Olympic stadium, a village on T.V. for the athletes, and centers for swimming and cycling. Seventy thousand volunteers are being trained to to London! help during the Games. Everything has been spruced 2012 Summer Olympics up! Even I might even be tempted to take a peek! 5 island buses Read the clues to fill in the puzzle about London (England): 4 15 rainy London 1. capital of England – with about 8 million people it’s the largest city in Europe 2. is part of the United Kingdom along with Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland uniforms 13 Queen 3. located on an ______with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west zoo 12 4. connected to mainland Europe by the world’s longest underwater train ______fish 5. the Thames ______flows through the city; people ride on a boat called the River Bus 1 6. often ______and foggy – umbrellas and raincoats are popular 2 England 7. Labrador Retrievers are “top dogs”; plush-haired British Shorthairs are the “top cats” 8. most students wear ______; they get a certificate when they finish “High School” – river tunnel Did you know that 11 10 graduation ceremonies are saved for the end of college classes tower 2,000 newts were pets 9. visitors may dine upon pork or steak pies, sausages or ______n’ chips

XI XII I II crown X moved to a new IX III 10. people get around using the subway (the tube), high-speed passenger trains, VIII IV VII V 3 6 VI home before red double-decker ______or taxis painted black the Olympic Park 8 11. was the first city to build a subway and one of the first to open a public ______was built... 12. London’s Big Ben is a ______with the largest ringing bell in the world inside flag and a large clock on its front 9 13. has a ______, royal family and group of elected people (like our Congress) called 14 Parliament which chooses a prime minister (whose job is similar to our president) 14. Buckingham Palace flies a special ______only when the Queen is there 7 15. the Tower of London was used to guard the city; at times it housed a prison, the Royal Zoo ...and more than and the items belonging to the Royalty such as swords, rings, etc. and the ______itself 100 toads too?

The Olympic Torch is carried for 70 days on its journey to Enter the The the Opening Ceremony in London. Can you find the way to light the flame in the cauldron to begin the Games? Reading Club Fun Book Giveaway Olympic This summer we will give away dozens of books and lots of Reading Torch stickers to encourage kids to read. Just send in this signed Club Fun Start form to be entered in the giveaway. No purchase needed. Reading One entry per person per week. (Void where prohibited by law.) Club

Visit ReadingClubFun.com for more details. Reading Club Fun you may Cut out & Reading Club Fun send up to mail this P.O. Box 646 3 entries for

form to: Canton, CT 06019 3 children in one envelope! Club Fun Club Finish Name ______Reading Age ______Grade ______Boy Girl Street/Apt. ______City/Town ______State _____ Zip ______Which newspaper is this? ______Grownup’s Last Name ______First______Grownup’s signature (over 18) ______Email address: ______Please print clearly! Final Giveaway will be Thursday, August 23, 2012

4 The Olympic Village: eaten stocked apartments 1. is a cluster of ______where over 17,000 athletes and officials will live. 1 2. is in the East End of London and may be the largest one ever ______. 3 3. will have over 16,000 beds, some extra long for the ______athletes. city taller dining 9 2 4. will be ______with 64,000 bed sheets, 9,000 wardrobes for clothes, 8 170,000 coat hangers, 11,000 sofas, and 21,000 pillows! walk built 5. is a mini ______with child care, a medical center, a cinema and shops. homes 6. has a 5,000 seat ______room, which will serve foods from around world. 6 7. 350 tons of vegetables and 682 tons of seafood will be ______. 7 8. is close to where the athletes compete so they can ______to most places. 5 9. will be turned into 3,000 new ______for families after the athletes leave.

Newspaper Fun by! Created Annimills LLC c 2012 TORRANCE TRIBUNE August 9, 2012 Page 15 TerriAnn from page 13 Finance What Healthcare Reform Means to You By Jason Alderman adopting rules for the secure Much was made of the size and electronic exchange of health complexity of the Patient Protec- information – this will reduce tion and Affordable Care Act when paperwork, costs and medical President Obama signed it into errors. law in 2010. But now that the • By January 1, 2013, new Supreme Court has upheld much federal funding will be in place of the act’s constitutionality, it’s to state Medicaid programs that a good time to review key provi- choose to cover preventive ser- sions that have already gone live vices to patients at little or no cost. and to plot out what’s expected to happen • By October 1, 2013, states will re- in the next two years. ceive two additional years of funding to Changes already in place continue coverage for children not eligible include: for Medicaid. • Children under 19 cannot be denied Effective January 1, 2014, most key coverage because of preexisting conditions. provisions will be in place. For example: • Adult children may remain on parents’ • Individuals and those whose employers Mr. and Mrs. Walter Crenshaw. medical plan until they turn 26. don’t offer health insurance will be able to • Lifetime insurance maximum payouts buy it directly from state-based Affordable 1939. It was in New York that Walter was Walter Crenshaw was part of the brave, were eliminated. In addition, annual cover- Insurance Exchanges, which will offer a exposed to the great jazz musicians of the heroic and very special group of African age limits are being phased out. Effective choice of health plans that meet certain day and even lived with a band. And when American Air Force men who made history September 23, 2012, the annual limit benefits and cost standards. I asked him about Count Basie, he said with and contributed so much to the war effort. increases to $2 million. • Most who can afford basic health a smile, “I raised him!” Walter told me, “I The National Museum in Tuskegee opened • All new plans now must provide certain coverage will be required to obtain it or saw Ella Fitzgerald on amateur night at a on September 2008. Mr. Crenshaw was 98 preventive services for free, such as mam- pay a fee to offset the costs of caring for club in New York and she sang A Tisket years old at the time--the oldest airman in mograms, immunizations and colonoscopies. uninsured Americans. a Tasket.” When I asked Walter about his attendance--and he said that it was the first • People who’ve been refused insurance • Americans earning less than 133 per- favorite musicians, he quickly said, “Duke time he had been back in 60 years. He was because of preexisting conditions may now cent of the poverty level will be eligible Ellington, Nat King Cole, Louis Armstrong able to identify the sites of the barracks and be eligible for coverage through a “high-risk to enroll in Medicaid. and Dinah Washington for the blues.” But the airfield and filled in the history for the pool” program. Go to https://www.pcip. • Refundable tax credits will be avail- in 1939, Walter returned to Birmingham museum. The property where the original gov/ for information and to apply online. able to those earning between 100 and 400 homesick to see his mother. airfield is located is now owned by the Slauson • Medicare Part D participants who reach percent of the poverty level to help pay for By this time, Prohibition had been repealed family, which allowed Mr. Crenshaw on the the infamous doughnut hole now receive affordable insurance. They also may qualify and Walter was out with friends at a second property to point out original sites. a 50 percent discount on brand-name pre- for reduced copayments, coinsurance and story establishment while down the hall a Today, Walter and Thelma Crenshaw live scription drugs – 14 percent on generics. deductibles. dance was in full swing in the auditorium. near the ocean that they love. Avid travel- (These discounts will gradually increase • Annual coverage dollar amount limits Thelma walked by in the hallway and Walter ers, the Crenshaws have kept busy visiting until 2020 when the doughnut hole will will be prohibited. told me, “I was sitting there with a cold Egypt, Israel and Mexico. “We had a hotel disappear.) • Adults will no longer be refused cover- one and she [Thelma] walked past and I on the Mount of Olives in Old Jerusalem and Many core features of the Affordable age due to preexisting conditions. fell off the stool. I approached her from that followed where Jesus Christ walked and it Care Act won’t take full effect until 2014 • Insurance companies will no longer be day [but] it took one year to soften her up. was dazzling! We were at the Wailing Wall and details are still being finalized, but able to charge higher rates to individuals We got married December 21, 1940. We on Easter Sunday,” Walter said. The Cren- here are highlights of what’s expected to and small groups due to gender or health were married in Birmingham.” Walter was shaws also are involved with their family and happen between now and then: status. a tailor by trade and was tailoring military although Walter gave up his driver’s license • By August 1, 2012, insurance compa- These are only a few of the many health- uniforms when his wife said he had got- five years ago, he still gets around fine at nies that didn’t spend at least 85 percent care changes we’ll see as a result of the ten a draft notice. He joined the Air Force 102 years old. He told me his first car was of 2011 premium dollars for large group Affordable Care Act. To learn more, please instead and was based at Stewart Airfield a 1936 grey Plymouth, but his favorite car plans (over 50 employees) on medical care visit www.HealthCare.gov. in Georgia. He was assigned to Tuskegee is a Honda. must refund the difference, through refund Jason Alderman directs Visa’s financial and after a few weeks was sent to the The last story Walter Crenshaw told me checks or discounted future premiums (80 education programs. To Follow Jason Army Air Force School of Administration was about the Proud Bird. “In the ‘80s, I percent for individual or small group plans). Alderman on Twitter: www.twitter.com/ in Colorado Springs, Colorado and upon came here and my car was leaking water and • By October 1, 2012, plans must begin PracticalMoney. • graduation was sent back to Tuskegee. For I used the pool [outside] to add to my car.” two years, he worked in the MP office and He then looked at me with those piercing was in charge of furloughs and told me, blue eyes and said, “We [Thelma and I] are “Cadets would come into the post and I did so close to each other, people think we’re Surf from front page run dossiers on them. I was there working sister and brother. She’s my girl all those in Tuskegee and had full range of the field years [72] and I am fortunate to have her. A soccer, sand soccer is very unpredictable. The County also provided parking passes for and would watch the takeoffs and landings wonderful person--smart too--too smart and a The ball can hit the ground wrong and go staff, as well as equipment and support staff and military operations.” Walter told me he wonderful mother. She raised [the] children. in any direction.” for emergency situations. would travel back and forth from Tuskegee We are fortunate in health to have no [major] Putting together the event required that For Torrance, hosting the festival this year to Birmingham by train to see Thelma get- disease and we’ve got our marbles. We’re organizers meet once a month throughout coincided with the City’s ongoing centennial ting home as often as he could. Thelma in our second life. First life complete--we the year. During that time, Duperron became celebration and is an opportunity for residents told me, “I knew his footsteps and could raised our children and are still standing. I’m a big part of the organizational efforts and and local leaders to celebrate the milestone hear him walking down the street. I could ready for a trip. God is good! It has been a was able to be a part of the festivities on a occasion. “I’m glad we get to host it in 2012 hear him coming.” merry-go-round and I love it.” • year when the City was scheduled to host the because it matches our centennial year. It festival. Duperron and the City of Torrance worked out and so we are going to have the were fortunate to count on the efforts of many centennial logo on all of our shirts during volunteers, including a group of Key Club all of the events,” Kaemerle said. “This is students from North High School, in addition telling everybody, the thousands of people to chamber ambassadors who volunteered to are going to be involved, that Torrance has work events on Friday and Saturday. officially been around for 100 years.” “The committee members of the actual Each city decides what type of event they International Surf Committee have been want to host and the activities have been together for years,” Duperron said. “They known to change from time to time. “I have have done an incredible job of putting several been involved with it [festival] for 20 years events together on the beaches of Hermosa, now,” Kaemerle said. “We used to be in Manhattan, Redondo and Torrance. I have charge of the two-mile beach run back in the never really seen a committee operate as ‘80s and part of the ‘90s. It was a two-mile smoothly as this one does. They work with beach run with one mile on hard sand and people from all of the cities, an extraordinary one mile on soft sand.” number of volunteers and each of them operate There was interest in bringing back the just like clockwork. Everybody is happy to beach run, but the City of Hermosa Beach is be involved and when you’re on the beach, now hosting that event. However when sand it brings out everyone’s special qualities.” soccer was suggested, it was embraced by the L.A. County’s primary role was to provide Torrance community. “The response by the an adequate amount of lifeguards for each residents has been great--they love soccer,” event. In addition, during the mornings when Kaemerle said. “As a matter of fact, youth games took place on the sand, County work- soccer began in Torrance back in 1964, so ers were responsible for cleaning the beach what better way to celebrate this than with World War II Veterans at the Torrance City Council Meeting. – Photo by TerriAnn Ferren. and making sure the sand was free of debris. a sand soccer tournament?” • Page 16 August 9, 2012 TORRANCE TRIBUNE TORRANCE TRIBUNE August 9, 2012 Page 17 8.9.12 29

WEEKLYMoney Makes TheCROSSWORD World Go Round See Answers Next Week by Myles Mellor Classifieds Money Makes The World Go Around The deadline for Classified Ad submission and payment is Noon on Tuesday to appear in Thursday’s paper. Advertisements must be submitted in writing by mail, fax or email. You may pay by cash, check, or credit card (Visa or M/C over the phone). 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Errors: Please check your advertisements immediately. Any corrections and/or changes in an ad must be requested prior to the fol- 14 15 16 lowing Tuesday deadline in order to receive a credit. A credit will be issued for only the first time the error appears. Multiple runs will only be credited for the first time the error appears. No credit will be issued for an amount greater than the cost of the advertisement. 17 18 19 Beware: Employment offers that suggest guaranteed out-of-state or overseas positions may be deceptive or unethical in nature. If you have any doubts about the nature of a company, contact the local office of the Better Business Bureau, (213) 251-9696. The Torrance 20 21 Tribune does not guarantee that the advertiser’s claims are true nor does it take responsibility for those claims. 22 23 24 25 Apartment For Rent 5303 Wiseburn St. Hawthorne. Sat, 8/11, From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Used baby crib, stroller, baby Bjorn, large Beautiful, 1 bedroom unit w/private patio, gas bbq crab sandbox, child beach rafts, baby/child clothes 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 hook-up, double-paned windows, blinds, private 1 car 0m - 5yrs., adult clothes, toys, books & more!! garage & storage, front-loading w & d, full-sized kitchen 35 36 37 38 with granite counters, chrome hardware, custom wood Help Wanted cabinets, gas oven, microwave, refrigerator, hardwood Part-Time Graphic Artists n e e d e d 39 40 41 42 flooring & Italian tile, recessed “can” lighting with Herald Publications is looking for part-time graphic dimmer switches, crown molding, cable ready for flat artists. Applicants must be available approximately 43 44 45 screen TV, and more! Cat okay. $2,150 w/ 1-year 20-30 hours a week and be able to work with lease minimum. Virtual tour @ www.205Standardstreet. Adobe InDesign CS4, Photoshop, Suitcase com. Avail. 8/1/12. Call 310-721-3625 for appointment. Fusion and similar software. Responsibilities 46 47 48 49 50 2BD/1BA. ES. In 4-unit building, no pets, newly include, but are not limited to, interacting with refurbish, fridge, stove, laundry room. $1685/mo., + advertisers. Interacting with employees and sales 51 52 53 54 Sec. deposit. Call 310-540-3605. representatives, creating ads, ad changes and newspaper layout. Interested parties please email 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 2BD/1BD. Westchester. Immaculate, lower unit. $1595/ your resume and hourly rate to management@ mo. 8820 Reading St. (310) 365-1481 or (310) 641-2148. heraldpublications.com. No calls please. 62 63 64 3BD/1.5BA. Hardwood floors, W/D hook ups, granite kitchen, carport w/storage. No pets. Non-smoking. House for Rent $2,100. Call (310) 955-7202. 3BD/2BA. Single Family Home with Huge Yard on 65 66 67 a 9,000 sq. ft. lot. Asking $2,795/month. Please Call Duplex for Rent (310) 647-1635. 68 69 70 El Segundo- Front Unit. $2,750 includes utilities. Room for Rent 2 Bedrooms+Den, 1.5 Baths inside Laundry. 2 Car ACROSS 53. Notary stamp 19. Industry big shot Garage. Agt. Julie (310) 702-8961 Cell. Furnished. Non-smoker. Great for commuter. $600/ 55. Small generator 23. Huff and puff mo. All utilities paid. Call Barbara (310) 242-3758. 1. Besides Employment 5. Sludge-like Across 58. Worker’s demand 24. Maids of India Down P/T General Labor. Great for student. Must be detailed Wanted 10. Glitch 62. Give too much compensation 26. Specks and reliable. Call Jay (310) 901-6971. Home for Lease In El Segundo. Professional couple 14. Continue1. Besides 65. Fall setting 27. Jollity 1. Baker's dozen? w/young family wants to lease a nice home for 1 - 3 15. Tic or synthesis starters 66. Alicia Keys hit 28. A soft mineral Display Ad Sales Position. We need an experienced 16. Corn bread Sludge-like 67. This is one 30. Kind of previewHistorical center of Chicago, with The Display Ad Salesperson for Herald Publications. years ASAP. Min. 1500 sq. ft. with 3BR’s. Call Scott 5. 2. (310) 874-1466. 17. Executive’s preferred exit 68. Bitter end? 32. Archetype Territories include Torrance, El Segundo and Hawthorne. 20. Ribbon10. holderGlitch 69. Shell out cash for 33. Brusque 3. Chewbacca's buddy Full or part-time positions are available. 20% commission Looking to lease either a two Car Garage or adequate 70. Classic street liners 34. Flip, in a way space to store two standard sized cars. Please call 21. It’s used to make chemicals on all sales. If interested please email your resume 14. Continue 37. “The King”4. Finish at to [email protected]. No phone (310) 322-0000. and dyes DOWN 40. Little bits calls please. 22. Palm tree 25. Brand15. Tic or synthesis starters1. Baker’s dozen? 41. Cork’s place5. Fashion's Taylor Garage Sale 26. Global finance grp. 2. Historical center of Chicago, 42. Turkey city O’Grady Hall, 220 Sierra St. Sat. 8/11, 8 a.m.-5 29. Small16. islandsCorn bread with The 47. Coquette 6. Notebook, with top p.m. & Sun. 8/12, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. St. Anthony Church 31. Legal claims 3. Chewbacca’s buddy 48. Poetic syllable arrangements Rummage. Antiques, jewelry, old furniture, tools, 35. Content17. of someExecutive's barrels preferred4. Finish exit at 52. Sharpener7. Seize computer, electronic, etc. 36. Asinine 5. Fashion’s Taylor 54. Charging weapon 38. Bright20. thoughtRibbon holder 6. Notebook, with top 55. Earned 8. Lots of land 39. Rely 21.on managementIt's used to make 7.chemicals Seize and dyes 56. Some votes9. Advanced “It is the inspiration of the Olympic Games that drives people not only to com- 43. Bit of physics 8. Lots of land 57. Cousin of a bassoon 44. Red cedar22. Palm tree 9. Advanced 59. “___ cost10. you!”Football, in shape pete but to improve, and to bring lasting spiritual and moral benefits to the 45. Burro 10. Football, in shape 60. Where Jamal Malik grew up athlete and inspiration to those lucky enough to witness the athletic dedication.” 46. Bubba25. Gump’sBrand forte 11. It may be proper 61. Regards 11. It may be proper 49. Enterprise captain 12. Some chips, maybe 62. Signature piece? - Herb Elliott (Australian middle-distance Runner) 50. ESPN26. sportscasterGlobal finance grp.13. “How about that!” 63. Bed-and-breakfast12. Some chips, maybe 51. Portuguese navigator 18. Draw out Sudoku Solution 64. Guitarist Nugent 29. Small islands Last Week’s Answers 13. "How about that!" RAPT31. LegalAGARS claims USED 18. Draw out 4 7 2 5 6 3 9 8 1 CLASSIFIED AD FORM ETUI35. ContentNONET of some barrelsNOIR 19. Industry big shot FORDFIATMERCURYSUDOKU by Myles Mellor and Susan Flanagan The deadline for Classified Ad copy and payment is atNoon on Tuesday. We reserve the 1 6 3 8 7 9 2 5 4 SMEAR EARHOLE right to reject, edit, and determine proper classification of classified ads.E-mail ad copy to: LARS POEM [email protected] Visa or M/C number along with billing address 5 9 8 1 2 4 7 6 3 and phone number. You may also pay by cash or check. BAD PUPA LAMIAS IDOEach SudokuPHASE puzzleONLY consists3 4of 7a 9X9 9 1 grid 8 that 6 2 has 5 been subdivided into nine smaller PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE AD IS PUBLISHED! BMWMERCEDESNEONgrids of 3X3 squares. To solve6 1 the 5 puzzle 7 3 2 each 8 4 row, 9 column and box must contain each LISA EAGLE RHO ETERNEof the numbersNEST 1 to TAD9. Puzzles2 8 come 9 4 in 5 three 6 1 grades: 3 7 easy, medium and difficult. RATES: Deadline Tuesday at NOON SINH SETA JOHNDOE EAGER 7 2 1 6 4 5 3 9 8 1 Time 2 Times 3 Times 4 Times DODGEANDCARRERALevel: Medium 8 5 6 3 9 7 4 1 2 3 Lines $40 $50 $60 $70 ASIA LEDON GNAT YENS LDOPA HESS 9 3 4 2 8 1 5 7 6 4 Lines $45 $55 $65 $75 SUDOKU Medium 5 Lines* $50 $60 $70 $80 * Additional line charge of $5 per line AD COPY: CATEGORY: 4 6 9 1 8 7 4 2 7 1 3 4 8 1 7

8 4 9 5 6 Name: ______My ad will run for ______weeks. Address: ______I have enclosed $______3 5 2 City: ______MC# ______6 2 9 1 3 State: ______Visa#______Phone: ______Expiration date:______2 8 Each Sudoku puzzle consists of a 9X9 grid that has been subdivided into nine smaller grids of 3X3 3-Digit Security Number (on back of card) ______squares. To solve the puzzle each row, column and box must contain each of the numbers 1 to 9. Page 18 August 9, 2012 TORRANCE TRIBUNE

Arts from page 8 Crime from page 4 Lily Cai Chinese Dance Company - Dynasties Brazilian style and Afro-Cuban rhythms retain her honor. Sun. Nov. 4, 2012 - 2 pm & windshield. And Beyond Elegant, sensual and captivating, blending R&B, Salsa, Reggae, Latin, Rock and 6 pm; one intermission. July 24 this company melds ancient Chinese forms with Jazz. Fri. & Sat., Jan. 11 & 12, 2013 - 7:30 Il Trittico by Giacomo Puccini - This trio Burglary-Auto: 22600 BLOCK NADINE modern dance to reveal the strength, beauty pm (Dinner available from Red Car Brewery) of one-acts is “smartly directed by James CIR Suspect(s) enters possibly unlocked and complexity of the Chinese woman. Sat. Seth Greenberg Quartet With Gina Sa- Robinson and conducted with sweeping vehicle, ransacks and takes property/ashtray, Apr. 6, 2013 - 8 pm puto The memorable melodies of Billie lyricism by Patrick Summers.” (San Francisco cash. Abbamania A rock musical featuring nine Holiday take center stage with a mix of fresh Chronicle) Patricia Racette tackles all three Burglary-Residential: 18200 BLOCK musicians and singers that takes you back to arrangements, amazing vocals and masterful soprano roles. Sun. Feb. 3, 2013 - 2 & 6 pm; VAN NESS AVE Suspect(s) enters residence the disco era and one of the best pop bands musicianship. Fri. & Sat., Feb. 8 & 9, 2013 - two intermissions. via pet door, ransacks and takes property/ in history, ABBA. Sat. Apr. 27, 2013 - 8 pm 7:30 pm (Dinner available from Mama Terano Otello by Giuseppe Verdi - In this masterful makeup case, jewelry, wedding dress, lighter, Our Studio Cabaret Series turns the intimate Restaurant) adaptation of Shakespeare’s tragedy, a great computer. Nakano Theatre into a classic cabaret with Perla Batalla “An astonishingly rich contralto warrior discovers the one weapon against Burglary-Auto: 22500 BLOCK NADINE four-seat cocktail tables. capable of stratospheric arches of unadulterated which he has no defense: his own jealousy. CIR Suspect(s) takes property from unlocked Dinners are available prior to each emotion.” (SongTalk) Fri. & Sat., Mar. 8 & 9, South African tenor Johan Botha sings the vehicle/skateboard, toolbox, remote, sun- performance from some of the best local eat- 2013 - 7:30 pm (Dinner available from TBA) title role opposite Bulgarian soprano Zvetelina glasses, knife, watch, CD, cologne. eries. Doors open at 6:30 pm, curtain at 7:30 Returning this season is the San Francisco Vassileva as Desdemona and Italian baritone Vandalism: 20600 BLOCK ANZA AVE pm. Reserved tables are available to season Opera Cinema Series. Filmed in high-definition, Marco Vratogna as the villain Iago. Sun. Apr. Suspect(s) punctures victim’s vehicle’s tires. subscribers, who get priority seating between multi-camera shot and projected in Blu-Ray with 28, 2013 - 2 & 6 pm; one intermission. July 23 6:30 and 6:45 pm. stereo sound. During intermissions patrons can Don’t miss our one-of-a-kind special events: Auto Theft-All: 700 BLOCK CRENSHAW Dala Featuring vocal harmonies guaranteed enjoy wine and snacks at the concessions area Dancing With The South Bay Stars BLVD Stolen vehicle: ‘94 Honda Accord. to give you chills, Sheila and Amanda also make or watch behind-the-scenes footage of the opera. II Join us for this extra special event where Burglary-Commercial: 1400 BLOCK use of their considerable talents on guitar and Salome by Richard Strauss - Soprano Nadja local South Bay “stars” paired with profes- CRENSHAW BLVD Suspect(s) forces open piano to create a unique brand of acoustic pop. Michael is “mesmerizing” in the title role (The sional dancers compete to raise funds for their door and takes property/unknown property Fri. & Sat., Oct. 5 & 6, 2012 - 7:30 pm (Dinner New York Times) opposite bass-baritone Greer favorite non-profit organizations. Sat., Mar. loss at time of report. available from 1321 Taproom Bistro) Grimsley (Jokanaan) and tenor Kim Begley 16, 2013 - 8 pm Theft: 17500 BLOCK HAWTHORNE Tim Weisberg The pioneer in rock/jazz (Herod). Music Director Nicola Luisotti con- An Election To Die For! As election day BLVD Suspect(s) takes unattended property fusion has sold more than 5 million albums, ducts “with flair and muscle.” (San Francisco rapidly approaches, all the candidates are in from a counter/cell phone. played some of the largest venues in the world Chronicle) Sun., October 7, 2012 - 2 pm and high gear trying to win your vote. One such Burglary-Residential: 5200 BLOCK and collaborated with gifted singer/songwriter 6 pm; one intermission. candidate will host their very own event with MILNE DR Suspect poses as a construc- Dan Fogelberg. Fri. & Sat., Nov. 2 & 3, 2012 - Madama Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini - In- delicious food, wine and lots of handshakes and tion worker and distracts the victim in the 7:30 pm (Dinner available from Lucky Strike) ternationally acclaimed soprano Patricia Racette smiles. Only problem is, this event is going backyard while a second suspect enters the Louie Cruz Beltran and his ensemble per- is a geisha tragically torn between two worlds to be a killer - an interactive murder mystery victim’s residence and takes property/cash. • form an extensive repertoire of music from and forced to make the ultimate sacrifice to to die for! (Date and time TBA)• business & professional directory

alarms flooring handyman painting plumbing

BILL’S HOME AND APARTMENT FOR ALL YOUR PLUMBING NEEDS MAINTENANCE KIRK FLOORING RICH’S PAINTING We offer General Contractor Senior Discounts LOW VOLTAGE SERVICES (310) 322-6099 Specializing in apartment turn around and home repairs. Specializing in exterior • Alarm • Camera• Phone carpet PAINTING, PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL, DOORS, WINDOWS, We match any pricing SCREENS, GATES, FENCES, DRYROT-TERMITE DAMAGE REPAIRS Quality interior work • Data • TV • Central Vac Fax (310) 322-6899 Open 24/7 vinyl lic# 648106 BILL HENRICHON Reliable • Reasonable Rates • Call Bill 310-798-9279 333 Indiana Street, El Segundo Free Estimates p: 310-542-3470 c: 310-890-7531 License # 537357 35 Years Experience wood [email protected] 310-640-9465 Lic#357592 ACO#6603 CA Lic# 786081• Licensed • Bonded • Insured 1-310-782-1978

concrete gardening heating & AC TKO PAINTING CO. INC. 24 Knocking Out The Competition Hour Service Need A Driveway? EL SEGUNDO Satisfaction Guaranteed Lic # 770059 • C-36 C-42 C-34 A ELY & SON Great Competitive Prices PLUMBING & HEATING Lindahl GARDENER Copper Re-Piping • Rooter • Sewer Laterals Concrete, Inc. FOR A FREE ESTIMATE Stamping Specialist Licensed/Bonded Video Inspection • Hydro Jetting • Tankless Water Heaters All E.S. Crew, Lawn Service Clean Ups, Heating & a.C. inC.—LiCensed ContraCtors Call Troy at Specializing in all Tree Trim, Sprinklers, Handyman, etc. 310-543-2001 Residential Concrete PH/Fax 310-540-3589 #833537 310-663-1672 Message: 310-322-7396 [email protected] Casey & Carl 310-326-6626 Cell: 310-897-7314 License #568467 Lic#531387 Lic# 100085424 Wayne Matt pool service

construction & remodels glass T.C.’s Pool Service Residential/Commercial • Affordable & Reliable Service • Repairs • Installations Jason “Charlie” Childs Heaters • Pumps • Filters New Plaster • Color Quartz CONSTRUCTION THE GLASS IDEA CO. your ad here! Remodeling • Tile Leak Detection Full Service Glass Shop in El Segundo 310.428.4432 [email protected] email: Free Estimates SERVICES Shower Doors • Mirrors • Table Tops Call for a free estimate! Windows: New & Repair • Store Fronts Lic#914882 Family operated over 10 years we do it all Stain Glass: Design and Repair accounting@ Known for quality, honesty and reliability REMODEL • REPAIR • PAINT heraldpublications.com 310 941 1187 310-322-0522 [email protected] 310-367-6024 513 Main St. El Segundo PAINTERS PLUS Store Front in back alley Lic# 468913 Since 1985 Lic. 797868 roofing

electric landscape/design INTERIOR • EXTERIOR PLUS MIDWEST IMPROVEMENTS • REPAIRS Roofing & Solar EMERGENCY Total Concept Landscape REPAIR FREE ESTIMATES Family Owned Design and Construction LOWEST PRICES • GUARANTEED QUALITY 310-515-1464 and Commercial Operated & Residential Specializing in 5 YEAR FREE MAINTENANCE CALL FOR FREE ESTIMATE Electricians Complete Renovations SERVING THE BEACH CITIES www.midwestroofingandsolar.com Call Pat or Jeff Rocco Today For All Your Electrical Contracting Needs! Natural Stone Patios, Fireplaces, BBQ’s Water Effects FOR OVER 20 YEARS Free Estimates • Service Upgrades • Troubleshooting 1305 W. 132nd St., Gardena, CA 90247 Creative Quality Craftsmanship Since 1971 CALL DON 310-798-0450 Remodels • Recess Lighting • Hot Tubs • Garage Electrical New Website: www.TCLsouthbay.com LIC # 726089 C-39 #769615 PAT ROCCO JEFF ROCCO 310.308.9576 310.803.0428 310-371-3368 CCL# 522719 www.roccoelectric.com plastering screen & glass Our Business and Professional section is for businesses that have valid Charles sCira Plastering PALISADES SCREEN & GLASS contractor licenses only. Contractor license numbers must be included in ✓ New Window Installation Interior Plaster & Dry Wall Repair ✓ Glass Table Tops & Mirrors any ads published. The deadline for Business and Professional ad copy and Exterior Repair ✓ Full Service on All Types of Shower Doors & Windows ✓ No Job Too Small GLASS We Repair All Types of Broken Windows payment is Thursday a week prior to publishing. We reserve the right to reject, ✓ Window Screens, New and neighbor2neighbor.net Re-Screen Free Estimates edit, and determine proper classification of ads. Fax or mail this form. ✓ Sliding and Swinging Screen Doors, New & Re-Screen Mobile Service 310-245-7398 ✓ Costs: 26 weeks $624, 52 weeks $1144 • 310-322-1830, ext. 24 FAX 310-322-2787 SCREENS Security Screen Doors 38 years Lic# 389477 Jerry Stier 310-459-3596 or 310-322-7572 TORRANCE TRIBUNE August 9, 2012 Page 19 Page 20 August 9, 2012 TORRANCE TRIBUNE

Open House Directory Five Reasons Why Buying a Home is Still a Good Idea BROKERS OPEN (ARA) - A still murky economy and be able to sell your house for more than uncertain real estate market may have you you owe. • Fri 12-1 527 W. Acacia Ave., ES 3bd/1.5ba $699,900 wondering if buying a home is a good idea. * Homeownership comes with plenty Rose VanHook Shorewood Realtors 310-350-5920 Whether you’re thinking about buying, or of financial perks, including an income already have and just need some affirma- tax credit for property taxes you pay on • Sat 2-4pm 1322 E. Pine Ave., ES 3bd/2ba + Mother-in-law Quarters $1,399,000 tion, you may find it comforting to know your home. For detailed information on Bill Ruane RE/MAX Beach Cities Realty 310-877-2374 there are still plenty of good reasons for tax breaks check out IRS.gov. Buying a financially stable people to buy a house. home also affords you the opportunity to Here are a few: halt your housing costs. Rent will always OPEN HOUSE IN EL SEGUNDO * Homeownership can help make good go up from year to year, but if you have a credit even better. If your credit is in poor fixed-rate mortgage (avoid adjustable rates) • Sat 2-4pm 1322 E. Pine Ave., ES 3bd/2ba + Mother-in-law Quarters $1,399,000 shape, you’ll want to monitor it before your biggest annual expense - housing seeking a mortgage. But if you have good costs - will be locked-in. Bill Ruane RE/MAX Beach Cities Realty 310-877-2374 credit, live within your means, and con- * Mortgage interest is a good deal when sistently make good financial decisions, a stacked up against other types of interest • Sun 2-4 527 W. Acacia Ave., ES 3bd/1.5ba $699,900 mortgage can be the kind of “good debt” that don’t do much for you - such as high Rose VanHook Shorewood Realtors 310-350-5920 that helps your overall financial health. credit card interest rates or low rates on Making regular payments on a mortgage savings accounts and CDs. Mortgage rates • Sun 2-4pm 941 Sheldon Street, ES 3bd/2ba, 1,419 sq. ft. $699,000 shows potential lenders that you’re a less are low right now, meaning you can pay Bill Ruane RE/MAX Beach Cities Realty 310-877-2374 risky candidate for a home loan. Before less over the life of a loan than at practi- you begin home shopping, it’s a good cally any other time in recent history. Plus, • Sun 2-4pm 901 Loma Vista St., ES 3bd/3ba, 2,762 sq. ft. $899,900 idea to check your credit. Enrolling in it’s the only kind of interest that you can Bill Ruane RE/MAX Beach Cities Realty 310-877-2374 a product like freecreditscore.com can deduct from your taxes. help you better understand and leverage * Prices are still relatively low and inven- • Sun 2-4pm 1526 E. Elm St., ES 5bd/3ba, 3,328 sq. ft. $999,000 your credit. tory is high. It’s been a buyer’s market for Bill Ruane RE/MAX Beach Cities Realty 310-877-2374 * A mortgage can function like an a long time, but that’s going to change. The automatic savings plan. By now, you’ve question is: when will the market start to • Sun 2-4pm 533 W. Maple Ave., ES 4bd/3ba, 2,497 sq. ft. $1,159,000 read the news reports about how little we improve in your area, taking home prices Americans save these days. Well, every with it? You’ll have to do some legwork Bill Ruane RE/MAX Beach Cities Realty 310-877-2374 year you pay on your fixed-rate mortgage, and astute research to determine when is • Sun 2-4pm 1510 Ef. Oak Ave., ES 5bd/6ba $1,549,000 is a year of building equity, and equity is the best time for you to buy. Janine Maples Sotheby’s International Realty 310-385-3143 like money in the bank. When it’s time If you monitor your credit and are on a to sell - whether you’ve stayed in your sound financial footing, buying a home can home seven years or the full 30 year term still be a good idea. And now is as good - you’ll have created equity and should a time as any to make your purchase. •

Why Out Of Inventory, Advertise? and Still Have Community newspapers connect your business to your community Qualified Buyers Why Looking in the Advertise Old Torrance Area! Here? Aurelio Mattucci We put your business in the hands of over (310)920-9233 30,000 residents and businesses EVERY WEEK! Residential & Commercial Sales & Leasing Contact Us for Rates and Information: www.MATTUCCI.com [email protected] I have sold 5 Torrance homes in the past few weeks and need more properties to show my buyers! Buyers who are qualified for up to $700,000. SUPPORT Could your home be one of them??? If your answer is YES, my 35 years of real estate OUR experience can help you achieve your real estate goals in a short amount of time. ADVERTISING Call me at your convenience. “My clients benefit from my 35 years REALTORS of knowledge, integrity, a wealth of experience and thorough under- standing of the Real Estate market.” They are ready and qualified to help you with Roger Hart 310-781-2000 all your Real Estate needs. Real Estate Broker/Owner 2420 W. Carson St. #120 [email protected] Torrance, CA 90501