Page 2 November 29, 2018 EL SEGUNDO HERALD
Letters Calendar of Events
Hijacking the New
El Segundo Pool
As many in El Segundo eagerly await the
opening of the new swimming facility, I would
like to share, make that warn, what has happened
at other local pools during recreational
swim hours. Those who seek to enjoy a quiet
relaxing swim, soon find themselves unable
to find a swim lane as organized swim programs
take over the pool to conduct full-scale
workouts. Such was the case on Saturday,
November 24, when my wife and I arrived
at Hawthorne pool to see a large 40 plus in
number group of Master’s swimmers at the front
gate. Fortunately, we were in our swimsuits
and immediately headed to a swim lane only
to be told to move by members of the swim
group (several of whom we never seen at the
Hawthorne pool before).
Using the power of social media, these Master’s
swimmers, which I know for a fact did
not have their coaches approval, had organized
a take over of the Hawthorne pool, forcing the
regular recreation swimmers out of every lane.
Those forced out included seniors, disabled
swimmers and other just nice regular folks
who were stunned at the size and rudeness
of the group. My wife, who is recovering
from ACL surgery, and I stayed in our lane.
When I exited the pool, I took out my
cell phone to take a picture of the organized
workout, which included swimmers doing
swim sets in unison. One Master’s swimmer,
seeing me film the packed pool workout,
suddenly jumped out of the pool and raced
towards me spewing profanities and then put
his hand on me. Fortunately my phone taped
his yelling and my saying, “don’t touch me.”
As I moved away, I heard a swimmer taunt
from the pool, “You going walk away?” I
did. As the taunt continued, I thought of the
words of Abraham Lincoln, “People will do
things in groups that they would be mighty
ashamed to do by themselves.”
As a former El Segundo Master’s swimmer,
and one who worked forty-two years as a Los
Angeles County lifeguard, I was saddened
to witness such rude and thuggish behavior.
Before the new facility is opened, I hope a
plan and strategy will be in place to prevent
the hijacking of the beautiful pool by those
seeking to run full-scale swim workouts during
our community’s recreational swimming time.
– Arthur C. Verge •
Jaroslav Modry from front page
moments, he was all about the team concept
and did not even mention his selection to the
2002 All-Star squad played before an enthusiastic
and supportive home crowd at Staples
Center. That season was statistically his best,
with a career-high 38 assists and 42 points.
“My best moment of being in a Kings uniform
was advancing against Detroit in the playoffs,”
he recalled of the April 2001 series when the
underdog, seventh-seeded Los Angeles upset
the second-seeded and heavily favored Red
Wings in the Western Conference quarterfinals.
He also singled out a seven-game match-up
against Colorado in which his team fell just
short but showed incredible moxie. “We had
a very good team and it was lots of fun to
be part of it,” he said. Modry was pleased
to note that he stays in touch with many of
his ex-teammates, several of whom still live
in the South Bay area. One of them, goalie
Jamie Storr who played nine years with the
Kings, is a fellow El Segundo resident.
When asked what has been his key motivation
both as a player and coach, Modry
didn’t hesitate to respond, “I would say
being a good role model. To hold myself
accountable and bring a good work ethic
and passion for the game.” •
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THURSDAY, NOV. 29
• Spark of Love Toy Drive: from Nov. 12 –
Dec. 20. Drop off toys and food to ES Fire
Station 1, to help families and children in
need this holiday, Contact 310-524-2395.
• Downtown El Segundo’s Small Town
Christmas & Open House, 5:00 PM. –
8:00 PM., shop and sip on Main Street,
live music and carolers, and much more.
FRIDAY, NOV. 30
• Grandma’s Cupboard Sale, 10:00 AM. –
6:00 PM., Lunch Served at 12:30 PM.,
Jams & Jellies, Frozen Entrees, Dishtowels,
Scrubbies, Aprons, Baked Goods,
Grandma’s Attic & More, United Methodist
Church, 540 Main Street, El Segundo.
• Bingo, 1:00 PM. - 3:00 PM., 50 Plus, $3.00
minimum, Senior Club of El Segundo, 339
Sheldon St., Call Diane: 310-640-9577.
SATURDAY, DEC. 1
• Grandma’s Cupboard Sale, 10:00 AM. –
6:00 PM., Lunch Served at 12:30 PM.,
Jams & Jellies, Frozen Entrees, Dishtowels,
Scrubbies, Aprons, Baked Goods,
Grandma’s Attic & More, United Methodist
Church, 540 Main Street, El Segundo.
• Saturday Night Dance, 7:00 PM. – 9:45
PM., Cost: $3.00 Per Person, Adults of all
Ages Welcome, Senior Club of El Segundo,
339 Sheldon St., Call: 310-524-2705.
• Heritage Room Open to the Public, 1:00
PM., El Segundo Public Library, 111 W.
Mariposa Avenue, Call Sari: 310-364-0117.
SUNDAY, DEC. 2
• Bridge & Pinochle Groups, 11:30 AM. –
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MONDAY, DEC. 3
• Canasta Group, 12:00 PM. – 3:00 PM., 50
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Sheldon St., Call Pam at: 310-318-2856.
TUESDAY, DEC. 4
• Pinochle, 11:30 AM. – 3:30 PM., Senior
Club of El Segundo, 339 Sheldon St., Call
Pam at: 310-318-2856.
• Special Called Board of Education
Meeting, 6:00 PM., Superintendent’s
Conference Room.
• El Segundo Kiwanis Club Meeting, 12:10
PM., The Lakes at El Segundo, Contact:
elsegundokiwanis.org.
• City Council Meeting, 7:00 PM., City Hall,
350 Main Street, Call: 310-524-2306.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 5
• ESMS Advanced Band Winter Concert,
6:00 PM., ESHS Performing Arts Center,
640 Main Street, Call: 310-615-2662.
• ESHS PTA Meeting, 7:00 PM., ESHS, 640
Main Street, Call: 310-615-2662.
THURSDAY, DEC. 6
• El Segundo Holiday Tree Lighting, 3:00
PM. – 7:00 PM., arts and crafts, holiday
music, enjoy a visit with Santa, City Hall
Plaza & Main Street. Lots of fun for the
family!
• Eagles’ Nest PTO Meeting, 6:15 PM., 641
Sheldon Street, Call: 310-615-2650.
• El Segundo Historical Committee Meeting,
111 W. Mariposa Ave., Call Sari: 310-
364-0117.
FRIDAY, DEC. 7
• ESHS Winter Concert and Silent Auction,
Choir and Infinite Learning Choir, ESHS
Performing Arts Center, 640 Main Street,
Call: 310-615-2662.
• Bingo, 1:00 PM. - 3:00 PM., 50 Plus, $3.00
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