Page 2 April 2, 2015 EL SEGUNDO HERALD Kevin Smith (who will retire this fall after 29 years of service) for his dedication to the city and its people. Noting an “increased emphasis on emergency preparedness,” Fuentes said staff is working on disaster recovery plans and CERT volunteer recruitment as well as drills for a potential disaster. “I encourage Mayor Suzanne Fuentes presents the future of El Segundo. Chamber President Elyse Rothstein welcomes everyone. everyone to review your preparedness plans, supplies and training,” she said. “We are our own first responders and cannot be prepared enough.” To wrap up the first big idea, Fuentes thanked City employees for continuing to provide “friendly, quality, professional service” despite taking salary and benefit Uzbekistan and Macedonia as part of the Special Olympic World Games; the Public Library’s recent reopening on Fridays; and the Friends of the Library’s successful project to convert almost a century of El Segundo Herald editions to a searchable digital format. Fuentes lauded the work of the Recreation and Parks Department for new events and programs including converting shuffleboard courts to Bag O, ESMoA-partnered park murals, and increased cable TV programming. On the public safety side, she praised Police Chief Mitch Tavera and his department for continuing to educate the public on ways to reduce/prevent crimes, and thanked Fire Chief WORK+DINE @ CONTINENTAL PARK ALONG THE ROSECRANS CORRIDOR IN EL SEGUNDO/MANHATTAN BEACH • Amenity Rich Location • Convenient Access to Metro Rail System, 405 & 105 Freeways • 10 minutes to LAX • Professional Property Management on Site • It’s Not Just a Location; It’s a Lifestyle! CONTINENTAL PARK A project of C O N T I N E N TA L D E V E L O P M E N T C O R P O R AT I O N 2041 Rosecrans Av e . , E l S e g u n d o , C A 9 0 2 4 5 www. c o n t i n e n t a l d e v e l o p m e n t . c o m For Leasing Information, call 310.640.1520 Traffic Alert SoCalGas® will perform an internal inspection of a transmission gas line in the city of El Segundo. This work could result in traffic delays. Alternate travel routes are recommended. LOCATION — Work area is on El Segundo Boulevard, East of Nash Street. The left and middle eastbound lanes adjacent to the MTA Park and Ride will be closed for approximately 100 feet. Only one east bound lane and right turn lane into the Park and Ride will be open. DURATION — Lane closures will begin approximately April 1, and conclude the middle of May. You may detect an occasional odor of natural gas. Please note, your gas service will not be interrupted. This work is in accordance with the federally mandated Pipeline Safety and Improvement Act. QUESTIONS — (213) 244-4633 ©2015 Southern California Gas Company. All copyright and trademark rights reserved. N15E0059A 0315 socalgas.com Obituaries David Nordquist David Paul Nordquist was born June 17, 1954 the son of Gerald and Mildred Nordquist of Washburn, ND passed away on March 20th, 2015 at his home in El Segundo, California. To say that David lived a full, loving, impactful and colorful life would be an understatement. David will be remembered for his unquenchable love of family, friends, community and sport. David’s enthusiastic love of sport, especially baseball, developed over the years as a Washburn Cardinal and continued into his college years as a fan of the North Dakota “Fighting Sioux” athletic program. His love for the game of baseball was exemplified when he personally offered his services as the commissioner of major league baseball. It was an offer recognized but deferred by MLB. As a student at the University of North Dakota and member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, David was immersed in numerous activities giving of his time to Greek, athletics, and student government organizations. Following graduation from the University of North Dakota, David returned home to Washburn as an associate of the Farmers Security Bank. During this time David devoted much of his time to the community and civic organizations. One project that became very dear to David was the development of Painted Woods Golf Course. Countless stories were created with friends at PWGC. David moved to California in the early eighties and was employed with a variety of businesses including El Segundo National Bank, The National Red Cross, and El Segundo Chamber of Commerce. He enjoyed the community culture of El Segundo and attended many sporting events with his step-daughter Maureen. David then began his career with French Polynesia, first with Tahiti Tourism transitioning to Air Tahiti Nui where he became the Director of Incentives and Cruise Operations. Tahiti became an extended home for David where he developed a love for the Polynesian Islands and the way of life. Wonderful friends were made in his personal and professional dealings with the Islands. In May of 2003 Mahana Grace Nordquist was born to David and Beli Ou Wen. David and Mahana often shared Thanksgivings with Rick and Rosa Guenett, Mahana’s Godparents, where David perfected the supervison of traditional USA holiday dinners on the island. Mahana is, was, and always will be the ultimate joy and pride of David. David’s rare gift of bringing people into his life has been passed on to his beautiful and loving daughter. David battled cancer and the side effects of treatment for the past twenty years. Throughout his trials and recoveries he was lovingly cared for by his dear Aunt Lucille (Nordquist) Ralston and cousin David Craig Ralston of El Segundo. David often referred to Aunt Lucille as his “second mother”. Whenever he was asked about his health his response was positive and uplifting and redirected the discussion to the joy of the present. There simply wasn’t room in his life for anything else but appreciating the positives. David is survived by his daughter Mahana Grace Nordquist, of Papeete, Tahiti, parents Gerald and Mildred Nordquist of Washburn, ND, his sisters Laurie (Myron) Cullen and JoDee (John) Sayler, all of Bismarck ND and his brother Richard Nordquist of Washburn ND, aunts Lucille (Nordquist) Ralston of El Segundo, CA, Beverly (Nordquist) Holtan of Bismarck, ND, and Agnes Liudahl of West Fargo, ND; Mahana’s mother Beli Ou Wen of Papeete Tahiti, step-daughter Maureen (Addington) Roberge of Lake Havasu City, AZ; one niece, five nephews, numerous cousins, and dearly beloved friends. A Celebration of Life in honor of David will be held from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM on April 7, 2015 at the Standard Station at 226 Standard Street in El Segundo. A memorial service will be held at the First Lutheran Church, 709 5th Avenue Washburn, ND at 2:30 pm on April 11, 2015. Inurnment will in the Riverview Cemetery, Washburn. Memorials may be sent to the Mahana Grace Nordquist Trust Fund, 124 Riverside Park Road Bismarck, ND 58504 attention Laurie (Nordquist) Cullen. Please visit www. goetzfuneralhomes.com to sign the online guestbook and share memories of David with his family. (Goetz Funeral Home – Washburn, ND) • State of the City from front page See State of the City, page 14 Velta L. Self Bruce 10-21-31 – 3-25-15 Her family invites you to a celebration of her life on Saturday April 4, 2-5 p.m. at Rock & Brews, 143 Main Street El Segundo. Read Across America at Richmond Street School By Lisa Haun a Dr. Seuss story read by the PTA President, On Monday, March 2nd, Richmond Street Bethany Gianusso, dressed as The Cat and Elementary School, along with millions of The Hat. The L.A. Kings sent a few of their children across the United States, celebrated Ice Crew members to help share the much Read Across America Day. The nation’s anticipated results of the annual Read-a-thon. largest reading event occurs each year in Richmond Street School set a lofty goal for celebration of beloved children’s author students in grades TK through Fifth Grade Dr. Seuss’s birthday. Volunteers filled the to read 450,000 minutes at home over the school, including members of the Air Force, course of one month. The students went El Segundo Rotary, and Ed Foundation. The wild with excitement to hear that they read a special guests donned the symbolic red and grand total of 456,439 minutes! The two Top white stove pipe hat and went into classrooms Readers from each classroom stood proud as and lunchroom to read to the kids. they were honored and met with thunderous The day commenced with a special cheers from their peers. Eight classrooms went assembly in which all the students pledged to above and beyond with 100% participation. “Become A Lifelong Reader,” sang a “Read As a result, the students of Mrs. Plotkin, Mrs. Across Amercia” song, and were treated to See Read, page 8
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