November 29, 2018 Page 3
Letters
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 •
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THURSDAY, NOV. 29
• Chess for All Ages, 4:30 PM., free, Crenshaw
Imperial Branch Library, 11141 Crenshaw
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• Preschool Story Time, 1:00 PM., for ages 3-5
yrs. old, Crenshaw Imperial Branch Library,
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• Sip & Read Adult Book Club, 4:00 PM.,
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• Family Movie, 4:00 PM., free, Inglewood
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• Measure the Wind, 4:00 PM. – 5:00 PM.,
ages 5-12, Hawthorne Library, 12700 Grevillea
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• Baby Story Time, 11:00 AM. – 11:30 AM.,
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FRIDAY, NOV. 30
• STEAM, 3:00 PM., free, ages 18 & below,
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• Teen Club, 4:00 PM. – 5:30 PM., Inglewood
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5380.
MONDAY, DEC. 3
• Baby Story Time, 10:30 AM., for ages 0-18
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• Toddler Story Time, 11:30 AM., for ages 18
mos. to 3 yrs., Crenshaw Imperial Branch
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Bazaar
UNITED METHODIST Church.
540 Main St, El Segundo. Granny’s
Cupboard Sale. Jams, jellies, frozen
entrees, dishtowel, scrubbies, aprons,
baked goods, grandma’s attic &
more. Fri Nov 30, 10:00 to 6:00,
Sat Dec 1, 10:00 to 6:00. Lunch
served both days 12:30.
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Hawthorne Happenings
News for the City of Good
Neighbors from an Old Guy
Named Norb Huber
Thankful in All
Circumstances
Thanksgiving has come and gone.
Black Friday has turned into the Black
Weekend followed by Cyber Monday and Giving
Tuesday. My question is how much of
the stuff that we bought during the past week
was really things that we needed or things that
our family and friends need as gifts? America
has been blessed in so many ways. We have more
stuff than ever before. If we cleaned out our
closets of all the unworn clothes, we could cloth
the entire population of the world, Mars and
then some. But even with all of our wealth,
many people are not happy. There are those who
are depressed or hurting physically or mentally.
No matter how rich we are, bad things still happen
to us, our loved ones, or in the world we live
in. When we realize that God is in control of
all things and he uses the bad and the good to
bring us to Him, we can accept our circumstances
for what they are. We read in 1 Thessalonians
5:18 “give thanks in all circumstances; for this
is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you”.
The apostle Paul writes in Philippians 4:11-13
“for I have learned to be content whatever the
circumstances. I know what it is to be in need,
and I know what it is to have plenty. I have
learned the secret of being content in any and
every situation, whether well fed or hungry,
whether living in plenty or in want. I can do
all things through him who gives me strength.»
If we have a refrigerator so large that we can
chill cases of cold ones in it or we have no
ice box at all, we can be thankful and content.
Throughout this holiday season, relax, be
thankful, be content, and live generously, share
a cold one with someone who may need one.
Historical Society
to Hold Elections
The Hawthorne Historical Society will be
conducting their final 2018 general meeting
on Monday, December 3 starting at 6:30 p.m.
Members of the community are invited to
participate. This being the last meeting of
the year, elections for members of the HHS
Board will take place. The Historical Society
is a great group of people who love Hawthorne.
By participating in their activities
you get to know your neighbors and other
like-minded residents who share your same
belief in making Hawthorne the best it can
be. Make plans to attend on December 3.
New City Council Members
and City Clerk to be Sworn In
Alex Monteiro and Olivia Valentine will
be sworn in as City Council members
on Tuesday, December 11 at 6 p.m. in
the City Council chambers. Dr. Paul
Jimenez and David Patterson will take
their oaths to perform their duties as
City Clerk and City Treasurer at that
same meeting.
Winter Wonderland
Make plans to attend one of the most fun
events in Hawthorne all year. The Parks and
Recreation and Community Services Department
of the City of Hawthorne started something
really good last year at Christmas time. The
Winter Wonderland had snow, games, gifts,
food, fun and a real Santa and Ms. Claus. The
turnout for the event was more than expected.
This year it most likely will be even bigger.
The Winter carnival will be held over at the
Memorial Center on December 19th. Mark
your calendars now for this super event.
Kiwanis Club
Seniors Luncheon
The Kiwanis Club of Hawthorne will
host their annual Seniors luncheon for all
of us older folks on December 7th, Pearl
Harbor Day.
Norberthood and Stop
Laughing at Us?
My nephew and his wife are expecting
their first child in January. While sitting at
our Thanksgiving table partaking of the usual
feast, I brought up the question of what they
should name their upcoming “bundle of joy”.
Since my first name is Norbert, that was
the first name that I suggested. For some
unknown reason, Norbert, the name, didn’t
go over so well. My name has been picked
on for quite some time. Norbert has been
a dragon in Harry Potter. Norbert has been
called an idiot in the Minions movies, and
on and on it goes. I would like to stand up
for all of those Norberts out there who feel
slighted. I ran across a positive Norbert. This
Norbert is a 3 pound, seven inch tall, registered
therapy dog with a big heart. His life’s
purpose is to make others smile. Norbert, the
therapy dog says: “I once thought I couldn’t
do anything important because I’m so little,
but I’ve learned you don’t have to be big to
make a BIG difference in the world. I work
to help those of all ages through a kindhearted
project I call Norberthood For Good. Everyone
who helps me spread smiles is part of the
Norberthood!” So there, us Norberts have
things in common. You folks go ahead and
make fun of us all you want. We want you
to smile and be happy. As a loyal reader, you
are part of Norberthood. Please smile with
us and stop laughing at us.
– Email norb at norbhuber@gmail.com •
See Calendar of Events, page 6