Herald Publications - El Segundo, Hawthorne, Lawndale & Inglewood Community Newspapers Since 1911 - (310) 322-1830 - Vol. 3, No. 33 - August 19, 2021
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Football is Back in the South Bay
The first preseason game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Los Angeles Chargers was this past Saturday. We love seeing our fans in the building. Photo courtesy SoFi Stadium.
South Bay’s “Unofficial Weatherman”
Avery Smith Indulges his Passion
By Duane Plank
Avery Smith has been a resident of our fine
town for nearly two decades. He financially
supports his wife and three children, toiling
as the president of Kelsey National Corporation
located in Los Angeles. “(KNC) is an
experienced marketer and administrator of
fully insured group and HMO benefit plans,
developed especially for small businesses and
trade association members across the United
States.” At least that is what the website says,
adding that “KNC offers a competitive line
of group medical, dental, life and disability
income products. Additionally, KNC offers
a portfolio of quality insurance products and
HMOs to individual customers.”
So, there is that. But, for the well-adjusted
amongst us, work does not, and should not,
define us.
Smith is much more than a big cog in the
always-expanding United States insurance
industry. He has also volunteered in the community,
coaching local Little Leaguers for a
decade, and became a member in 2016 of
the Santa Monica Bay Chapter of the Young
Presidents Association, which is touted as “the
premier association for executives worldwide.”
And Smith was selected in 2020 to become
a member of El Segundo’s nascent Diversity,
Equity, and Inclusion Committee. So, you
can see that Smith strives to give back to his
community in multiple ways.
Long-time friend and neighbor Veronica
Bryce was asked her thoughts on Mr. Smith:
“I’ve known Avery Smith for the past several
years. We are friends and neighbors (our kids
have been in the same grade and schools),”
she emailed.
“Avery is one of the most genuine individuals
you will meet. He is thoughtful, friendly,
empathetic, and always welcomes innovative
ideas and discussions. He strives to understand
others’ perspectives and truly does look to
establish partnership and alliance, be it a
professional or social situation. He is a good
egg, through and through.”
El Segundo resident Michael Alcala has
known Smith for a decade, through coaching
stints and following youth sports endeavors. And
it turns out that Smith and Alcala now have a
working relationship, with Alcala working for
the past seven years with Smith.
“We connected a lot,” Alcala said, “based
See Avery Smith, page 9 El Segundo’s Avery Smith. Photo courtesy of Avery Smith.
Eddie V’s Brings Class to
South Bay’s Nightlife
Story by Chase Yi
Photos by Daniel Christopher Caso
There’s an electricity that going out to
a nice dinner sparks, and Eddie V’s in El
Segundo (on the corner of Rosecrans Ave.
and S Nash St.) brings a strong current to
South Bay’s nightlife.
Upon entering the front lobby, the atmosphere
is reminiscent of a swanky New York
piano bar. The entrance opens up to a main
dining area on the left and heading to the
right, the moody lighting leads to a large
bar with more seating around a small stage
where patrons can enjoy live music. Past
the bar, more outdoor seating is available
with blue, luxurious patio furniture and
large fire pits. It’s definitely the kind of
place where you dress up, and not for the
stress of having to get ready, but because
you want to look nice and enjoy a good
meal with family and friends.
Seated in a comfortable, spacious booth,
waiters are flying around with an exuberance.
Employees wear white dinner jackets
or black bistro attire, and the main waiter
for the night, Eddie Gonzales, approached
our table with excitement in his voice. Wearing
a face mask, he clearly explained the
menu and shared an impressive wine list
curated by Max Vandercook (Eddie V’s Bar
Manager). Gonzales tracked the different
regions around the world where they import
their wines, as well as showcasing their
See Eddie V’s, page 10