Page 2 December 1, 2016 EL SEGUNDO HERALD Obituaries Community Briefs ES High Grad Competes in NASA Cross Country Championship Anna Farello became the first El Segundo High School graduate to ever compete in the NCAA National Cross Country Championships. The 2013 alum, now a senior at the University of Portland, finished 124th of 184 competitors on November 19 at Indiana State University in Terre Haute with a six-kilometer time of 20:56. The Portland Pilots place 22nd out of 31 teams and Farello was the third fastest woman on her squad. Complete results of the meet are available at https://www.athletic.net/CrossCountry/ Results/Meet.aspx?Meet=123159# Farello’s lifetime Cross County marks to include her marks as an Eagle can be found at https://www.athletic.net/CrossCountry/ Athlete.aspx?AID=5935131#/L0 This links to a video containing a short interview with Anna Farello the day before the National Championships: https://youtu. be/-QODB_pJ7Ds • Photo Provided by Col. Marty Francis. Llewellyn Mc Grath August 12, 1924 – November 22, 2016 Viewing at Greenhills Mortuary: Tuesday, November 29, 2016 from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. Graveside Service: Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at 12:00 (noon) Llewellyn McGrath “Sweet Lou” passed away peacefully. Lou was preceded by her husband, Edward Michael McGrath, Jr. Originally from Ware Shoals, South Carolina, went to the High School in that city. At the age of 20, she met and married S1WWII Ed and later came to live in El Segundo, CA. After a few years of working for Hughes Tool Company, Lou dedicated herself to Ed and his business and both became self-employed. She lived in El Segundo, CA for approximately 33 years and then moved to “The Gardens” in San Pedro, CA, and lived there since. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and aunt is survived by her son, Edward Michael McGrath, III, her grandson, Brandon Michael McGrath, her niece Barbara Freeman and nieces and nephew. N. Keith Purvis N. Keith Purvis, longtime El Segundo resident, passed away on November 23, 2016, after recently celebrating his 90th birthday. Born in the Midwest, Keith was the 3rd of 10 children and helped support the family after the early death of his father. He served in the US army as a paratrooper during WWII. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Joanne, and by their four children; Michael (Roberta) Purvis of Topanga, CA; Jane (Marshall) Horton of Chattanooga, TN; Barbara Hiatt of El Segundo, CA; and Laurie (Kevin) McGovern of Campbell Hall, NY; as well as eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was considered the family patriarch by his many siblings and a favorite uncle to many nieces and nephews. Keith was the first to volunteer for or lead community, civic, or neighborhood activities throughout his life. He was a long-time member of the local Kiwanis chapters where he lived, including the El Segundo club. A Celebration of Keith’s life will be held for family and friends on Saturday, December 10th from 2pm, at the El Segundo Woman’s Club (541 Standard St). In lieu of flowers, the family prefers that you send flowers to someone dear to you in Keith’s honor. • Correction In last week’s issue, it was stated incorrectly that Candy Cane Lane opens on December 10th at 5:00 pm. It opens at 7:00 pm. We apologize for the error. • Visit us online: www.heraldpublications.com Santa’s Sleigh Route The El Segundo Police Officers’ Association is again assisting Santa Claus with his pre-Christmas visits to El Segundo this holiday season! Santa is scheduled to visit El Segundo from December 5-8 and again December 12 and 13. Santa will begin his tour on the west side of town and work his way east toward Sepulveda Boulevard, which he’ll reach by the 13th, depending on any rain delays. Police cars with lights, sirens and music playing will signal Santa’s arrival on your block. He is expected to begin each night at 5:30 and end at 8:30 sharp! The ESPOA is working with the El Segundo Kiwanis Club to continue the Santa’s Sleigh tradition! Families can come out to visit Santa and get one of his candy canes. For daily updates as to where Santa Claus can be found each night, go to (facebook.com/elsegundopoa). Or on Twitter @ElSegundoPOA. Street Schedule Monday, December 5th West portion of the City (West of Main Street) Tuesday, December 6th West portion of the City (West of Main Street) Wednesday, December 7th Center area of the City (Main Street - Center Street) Thursday, December 8th Center area of the City (Main Street - Center Street) Monday, December 12th East area of the City (Center Street - Sepulveda Boulevard) Tuesday, December 13th East area of the City (Center Street - Sepulveda Boulevard) In case of a rainout, a make-up day is scheduled for Wednesday, December 14. For any questions, please contact the El Segundo POA at (310) 524-2262 or via email at info@elsegundopoa.org Happy Holidays from the men and women of the El Segundo Police Officers Association!
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