November 12, 2015 Page 3 Hawthorne Happenings News for the ‘City of Good Neighbors’ From City Clerk Norb Huber A Tribute to Our Veterans The Hawthorne Historical Society honored Jerry Nibel at the city council meeting this past Tuesday evening. Jerry is a veteran of WWII and was part of the D-Day invasion of Normandy. He and his wife, Katherine, are long time residents of Hawthorne and have attended city council meetings on a regular basis for many years. They always had their city in mind when it came to attending community events. We honored Jerry by giving him the first, ever “Good Neighbor Award”. Jerry and Katherine both epitomize the meaning of being a “good neighbor”. Senior Luncheons We wish to take care of our elders by treating them to some tasty food during the holidays. The Hawthorne Ministerial Association will be hosting a Seniors luncheon on November 19th. Following that, the Hawthorne Kiwanis Club will be providing a Christmas luncheon for our seniors on Friday, December 4th. Both luncheons will be held at the Memorial Center and will begin at 12 noon. Tree Lighting and Santa Arrival The Hawthorne Historical Society is once again sponsoring the annual Holiday Tree Lighting this year on Saturday, December 5 beginning at 5 p.m. at the civic center. The jolly one will be showing up as usual with small gifts for the kiddos. Some holiday refreshments will be served and this year we have a special musical performance that is in the works that will liven up the place. It’s always fun the see the little ones as they react to Santa climbing down off the fire truck. Water Restrictions One regulation on water use that you may not be aware of is that you are not allowed to water your landscape 48 hours following a measurable rainstorm. “Measurable” can mean a small sprinkle. So, during the rainy season coming up, it may be wise just to turn off your sprinkler timer and manually water when your watering days come around. Also, I still see people spraying off their driveways or sidewalks. This is a no-no. Washing your car is okay as long as you have a nozzle attached to your hose. Happiness A recent newspaper article indicated that people over the age of 30 are not feeling that happy. Researchers say that this new generation has grown up with the idea that they will be able to achieve anything and they will be better off than their parents. When reality sets in, many people feel disappointed and feel like they are unsuccessful. When we base our happiness on our financial status or career achievements we will more than likely be less than satisfied. “Contentment” is a word I like. Being content in all circumstances is something we find in the Bible. How can we be content? If we realize that God is control of this world, we are less worried about where we find ourselves in comparison to others or our dreams. Contentment also comes from a thankful heart. Thanksgiving is around the corner, but we can live thankful lives everyday. We are to be thankful for all of the blessings we receive on a daily bases. Contrary to what some of you may think, my solution to all of life’s problems is not “having a cold one”. It’s looking at life as a gift from God to be lived in service to Him and others. If having a cold one makes you happy, then have one, just be thankful for it. Life is too short not to be happy. Be happy my friends! Contact ME Email me at; orbhuber@gmail.com • Classifieds 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). 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Must have extra bedroom, H.S Diploma, clean criminal background. Support an adult with Special needs. Application on site. More info meet on 11/17 @2pm refreshments provided. 3901 W El Segundo Blvd, Hawthorne, CA 90250 Call Juan today to save a seat 310-670-0041 Ask us about referral fee $250/friend* www.mentorswanted.com House for Rent Large two or three bedroom house overlooking library park (large bonus room w bath, kitchen, fireplace) 2-car garage $4200. No smoking. No pets. Avail now. Month to month rental. Copy of credit report. 310-322-8099. Seeking Room For Rent Wanted Room for Rent in El Segundo or near by South Bay city. Local E.S. Senior Woman, active, self-reliant, Drives Range $600-$700 per month. (negotiable) Please contact Lisa on behalf of Senior, 310-906-7576 cell covered is El Segundo, Torrance and nearby cities. Topics include local events, people and other items of interest, possibly a city council or school board meeting. You must have some writing experience. Please send a sample of your writing and resume to management@heraldpublications. com. No phone calls please. For Lease For Lease-1900 S q . f t . f r e e standing Building 122 W. Imperial $4,500/Month Please Call Bill Ruane’s office 310-647-1635 For Sale For Sale - Sofa, like new. Taupe color - suede like material. 7 feet long by 3 feet wide. $450 310-872-8838 Garage Sale UMChurch Harvest Festival 540 Main St. El Segundo. Fri,NOV 13 10 TO 4, Sat, NOV 14 10 TO 4. Lunch both days. Home made pickles, jams, jellie, frozen entrees, pies, cakes, etc. Grandma’s attic needlework and craft items. Garage Sale Christmas Bazaar St. Anthony Church O’Grady Hall 220 Sierra Street ES. Saturday Nov. 14-Sunday Apartment For Rent 1BD1BA apartment immaculate, appliances, stove and refrigerator. 707 East Grand for $1,595 a month. Avail. Nov. 7 (310)365-1481 or (310)641-2148. Apartment For Rent 2BD1BA coin laundry, 1 parking spot, $2000/mo. 350 1/2 Concord Street Unit B. Contact 310-322-6099. Apartments for Rent 1BD available Dec. 1st $1725/mo. New wood floors, 302 Maryland Call 310-545-2845. Car For Sale 2 0 0 9 L ex u s E S 3 5 0 f u l l y loaded, excellent condition. Mileage 78,423 price $16,900 call Shane (310)658-0455 Employment Help Wanted: We are accepting applications for kitchen help and a cashier at Valentino’s Pizza, Manhattan Beach and El Segundo locations. Some experience necessary. 310-318-5959. Employment Freelance Writer wanted for local community newspapers. Area to be Napolitano Hopes to Take Problem-Solving to Next Level By Brian Simon While still a college senior at Loyola Marymount University (LMU) in 1990, Steve Napolitano opened up a newspaper and learned it was the last filing day to run for the Manhattan Beach City Council. Born and raised in the South Bay coastal community and a resident there to this day, the then-24-year-old had seen first-hand various changes over the years that didn’t sit well with many of the locals. “We went from a little beach town with low-profile development to one where people were coming in and tearing down the old beach cottages and putting up huge homes that covered the entire lot that they would then sell on spec,” Napolitano recalled. “I decided I had a choice to either just complain about the way things were going in the city or do something about it.” So with just two hours to get his paperwork together before the deadline, Napolitano scrambled to compile the minimum 20 signatures from registered voters required for him to make it onto the ballot. He managed to do so and filed in the nick of time—only to find out that one of the “voters” on the list was not registered after all, thus nullifying his submission. Rather than wait another two years to give it another shot, Napolitano opted to run as a write-in candidate. “That’s not an easy thing to do when your name is Napolitano,” he said. “People have to write your name down correctly on the ballot and punch the hole. A friend and I went door-todoor across the entire city—something nobody had done before—and spent about $1,200. I had a whole lot of ballots thrown out for misspellings and hanging chads before anyone else knew what a hanging chad was. I beat one of the incumbents, but finished in third about 100 votes away from victory.” Undaunted, Napolitano joined a commission soon after the election and ran again in 1992— this time garnering the most votes and becoming at 26 the youngest person ever elected to the Manhattan Beach City Council. He won again two more times before terming out in 2005. During his lengthy tenure, Napolitano initiated a number of “firsts,” including emergency call boxes, campaign finance reform, a tree ordinance, required postings of construction site rules, and the volleyball walk of fame, among other items. “We reduced bulk and density in homes, protected our environment through our innovative ‘Ocean Safe Campaign,’ created a private/public partnership that resulted in the Metlox project, built a new public safety facility, redid The Strand, created playing fields out of TRW parking lots along Marine Avenue, and rezoned Rosecrans from industrial uses to allow commercial development. We were also one of only three cities in the state to achieve a AAA bond rating—and there is no better measurement of fiscal responsibility.” Now no longer the new kid on the block, Napolitano hopes to make a difference on a broader scope in his quest for a seat on the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to serve the Fourth District. If he succeeds, his goal is to build on the legacy of Supervisor Don Knabe who will leave the County in 2016 due to term limits after 20 years. Napolitano has served as Knabe’s long-time Senior Deputy, originally joining the team only a month after departing the Manhattan Beach City Council. “When I got the call from Supervisor Knabe, I saw it as a great opportunity to do what I had done in Manhattan Beach on a bigger scale—work to make a difference, make things better, and give a voice to those who felt they had none,” he said. Over the past decade, Napolitano has become a fixture at countless events in the South Bay as the Supervisor’s representative and point person for El Segundo, Hermosa Beach, Lomita, Manhattan Beach, Marina del Rey, Playa del Rey, Redondo Beach and Torrance. More than that, though, he views himself as a problemsolver who oversees several departments (e.g. Steve Napolitano. Photo courtesy of Steve Napolitano. Beaches and Harbors, County Counsel, Arts, Museums, Libraries) for the Supervisor as well as economic development, transportation and environmental issues. Listing some key accomplishments for the Fourth District, Napolitano noted that he helped create the County’s new Business Concierge program, worked to reduce film permit fees, and averted a major problem after the Health Department suddenly decided that snack stands at Little League fields had to meet the same rules and permit requirements as standard restaurants. “Working quickly with the Health Department, the Supervisor and others, we were able to get new rules in place to keep the snack stands open without the onerous restaurant requirements,” he said. Napolitano added that he worked on several environmental and green initiatives, leads the Supervisor’s $45 million Operation Libraries project, administers Knabe’s Arts Education Partnership Program that provides grants for many area schools, and oversees the LA County Arts Commission. “In tracking the legal issues that County Counsel has to deal with, I also review and make recommendations to the Supervisor on the many practical and legal issues facing the County, including jail reform and use of force issues, improvement in our healthcare system, and the County’s foster care system,” he said. The arts and legal realms were no strangers to Napolitano. While still serving on the Manhattan Beach City Council, he parlayed his Fine Arts degree from LMU into a freelance graphic design position that he eventually put aside in order to study law. He passed the bar in 2000 and practiced education law until 2005. To top it off, Napolitano was also a substitute teacher for the Lennox School District while attending Loyola Law School. Looking at the issues that face the County moving forward, Napolitano pointed to the need to address rising crime in the wake of the AB109 and Prop 47 legislation that have upped the rates of offenses throughout the South Bay and beyond. “We haven’t been able to recruit enough sheriffs to address the problem,” he said. “I want to work with the Sheriff [Jim McDonnell] to increase hiring, including a veterans hiring initiative.” Another stated priority is for the County to get its fair share of transportation. “The Fourth District is a net donor to the Metro [Metropolitan Transportation Authority] system because LA City has the votes and gets the money for their projects,” Napolitano noted. “It’s time to expand the Metro board for better representation and a fair allocation of resources so we can expand rail to LAX, the east and the south.” Napolitano also spoke of the importance to “protect our most vulnerable”—looking after children, seniors and veterans in need as well as addressing a recognized crisis in homelessness. He called for diversion programs, as well as housing, to help these people—along with See Napolitano, page 4 Visit us online: www.heraldpublications.com
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