Page 4 January 24, 2013 Police Department Hosts Blood Drive, Battle of the Badges By Cristian Vasquez The blood drive attracted donors from within Joe’s Sports the Battle of the Badges in the most recent drive at work,” Medical Records Directorthe department, the City staff and employeesfrom local entities. “I heard about it bloodThe Hawthorne Police Department, incollaboration with the Red Cross, hosted Hawthorne Wins First Ocean the Badges, which took place January 15, is Center Valerie Cardona said. “They brought itwith the Hawthorne Healthcare and Wellnessblood drive to be hosted in the city. Battle of Match Over Culver City blood on behalf of their department to see support. I just went for it.”up in our meeting and they said it would begreat if we went as a team and showed oura friendly competition that gives all badge-carrying personnel an opportunity to donate By Joe Snyder Hawthorne Principal Mark Newell asked that which entity can donate the most. The blood For Leah Seharf, also from the Hawthorne Hawthorne High’s boys’ soccer team has his school, which had just three players left drive also welcomes community members and Healthcare and Wellness Center, donating blood been struggling through most of this season, and did not want to move up junior varsity anyone willing to donate. is something she plans to continue doing. “We but the Cougars broke through with their players to the varsity squad, forfeit and have “We have done this for four years at the are here supporting the City of Hawthorne,” first Ocean League win over host Culver the game canceled against the Centaurs. Hawthorne Police Department and last year Seharf said. “This is our first time and the first City, 2-0, last Friday. The two teams battled Hawthorne, which had a fine showing in we had a 90 percent increase in our donations, time that I know that they have had something to a scoreless tie until the 75th minute when preseason play at 10-4, is 0-4 in the Ocean so we were very happy with that,” Community like this since I have been working in the City Martin Murillo tapped in the ball to give League, also losing the previous league games Affairs Sgt. Chris Cognac said. “This year of Hawthorne. I am actually pretty excited and Hawthorne the lead. Toward the end of the to host Beverly Hills (64-56 on January 9) and we have a very good turnout even though we if I ever need blood one day, I will probably match, a Culver City player was called for a 72-71 nail-biter to Inglewood on January 11. had a little bit of a glitch because the blood need somebody else’s blood, so it is good to a penalty and junior forward Jason Santana The brawl stemmed from a hard foul by mobile broke down on the way here, so we give some of my own.” knocked in the ball past Centaur goalkeeper the Cougars’ Akeem Allen. At the end of the only have half the time to collect the blood Aside from the friendly competition behind Brian Gutierrez. contest as both teams started shaking their donations--but we have a full room of people Battle of the Badges, Sgt. Cognac believes “It’s great to get our first win,” Hawthorne hands, Monarch players and fans were dashing willing to donate. A lot of people came in that hosting such events not only contributes head coach Yury Najarro said. “We lost our and beginning to attack Allen, according to from the community.” to the Red Cross’ goal of maintaining a blood captain, Candalario Paz, for the season. He sources. Hawthorne players went and tried to Battle of the Badges, which was constantly supply, but also provides an opportunity for has a torn ACL. It’s a great loss for us.” defend Allen, but from the other side, Cougar announced on the Police Department’s the department and residents to interact and The Cougars had earlier Ocean losses to fans dashed onto the court and got involved. Facebook and Twitter accounts, is in its seventh build a stronger relationship. “Blood is truly Beverly Hills, Inglewood and Morningside. On According to a source, virtually everyone got year of existence and has been experiencing the gift of life and blood is in constant need- January 16 at Hawthorne, the Cougars fell to involved and it got out of control. a growth in participants since the beginning -we are always in a shortage of blood,” Sgt. Morningside, 4-1. Santana scored Hawthorne’s Four Hawthorne players had a one-game of the campaign. Last year, there were a Cognac said. “Our blood supply is not forever. only goal. Morningside, which is 3-1 in league suspension, but Newell asked that three registered 5,178 donors for the drive by the Blood expires and so there is a constant need and is second behind Beverly Hills in league, other players sit out and that left just three United States Probation Office and other for it and you really can save a life, or two, had a hat trick goal by Aurelio Partida and Cougars out of their 10-player roster. Also, participating agencies. This year, the Red or three with your donation. That is why we another goal from Jose Rodriguez. two Morningside players were reportedly Cross set its goal of units collected at 5,500. always need to do things like this. This brings Hawthorne hosted Santa Monica last night. suspended for last Friday’s league home game “We greatly appreciate the Hawthorne Police the community together and it lets everyone The Vikings have been a league power, but are against first place Santa Monica (18-4 overall Department and their support, especially at become a part of something. It is nice because faced with rebuilding with just a 2-2 Ocean and 4-0 in league). The Vikings downed the this time because we are coming out of the we get to come here and talk to people as record. Najarro feels that the Cougars have Monarchs 67-50. New Year and our supplies are a little lower well. I am waiting to donate my blood and I a shot at their first win over Santa Monica Morningside hosted cross-town rival because we are still recovering from the am sitting next to a regular citizen that saw in several years. Hawthorne then will host Inglewood last night and will be at home holidays,” Red Cross Account Manager Alice us on Facebook and decided to donate blood. the league-leading Normans Friday at 6 p.m. against Culver City for a 7:30 p.m. league Lan said. “People do not think of donating It is good, it helps us build a nice little bond and visits Inglewood next Wednesday at the game on Friday. The Monarchs are at home at blood during the holidays. People are out of and we get a sense of community.” same time. Beverly Hills next Wednesday at the same time. town, with family or on vacation, so it’s harder. Lan added, “I hope that they walk away Hawthorne (10-8 overall) hosted Santa Each day, we require 1,500 units of blood to knowing that they saved three lives with Monica last night and are at home against ensure that we meet hospital patients’ needs. their donation and that they really made an Beverly Hills Friday at 7:30 p.m. The Cougars This can be people who are suffering from impact in somebody’s life. They have helped visit Inglewood next Wednesday at the same blood disorders, people who require surgery, a brother, sister or a mom and we are really time. people who have been in some sort of trauma, grateful that they are able to donate their time LEUZINGER ROUTS WEST burn victims or premature babies.” and their blood.” • Leuzinger High’s boys’ basketball team recorded a surprising rout of host West Torrance 64-42, setting the stage for its first Bay League Community Briefs from page 3 home showdown against Redondo in the battle of 4-0 league teams last Tuesday. free of charge (limit two per resident). After Municipal Water District to bring you CA$H The Sea Hawks (11-8, 4-0) easily won their your next oil change, bring in your used oil FOR KITCHENS, a program for commercial home game over Palos Verdes (7-13, 0-4) and filter and receive vouchers for new oil kitchens in the South Bay (public agency 71-38 last Friday. Against the Warriors (12-7, filters. “Used motor oil and filters are highly and non-profit sites also qualify). When you 2-2), the Olympians (15-4 overall and ranked recyclable,” says Kevin Sales, Inglewood’s sign up for CA$H FOR KITCHENS, your Hawthorne High’s Jason Santana prepares to get ball off in last second in the CIF-Southern Section Division Used Oil Recycling Program coordinator. business will receive a free water-use survey Friday’s Ocean League boys’ soccer match against Culver City. The IIIAA) led 35-27 at halftime, then pulled away “The City wants to make used motor oil of your kitchen and free water conservation Cougars host Beverly Hills in league Friday at 6 p.m. by outscoring West 29-15 in the second half. and filter recycling as easy for the Do-It- training materials to help employees maintain Leading Leuzinger’s balanced scoring was Yourselfer as possible. The used oil and water efficient practices. The Gas Company Deonte Welch with 16 points. Stephen Nathan filter will be recycled; and you can redeem Customer Service Technician’s (CSTs) will added 10 points and Eric Childress chipped in your filter voucher immediately for a free oil join us at our Cash for Kitchens visits, and nine. Keying the Warriors were Xavier Basso filter from O’Reilly Auto Parts.” The City will do cleaning and calibration of gas and Terrell Carter with eight points apiece. of Inglewood encourages all residents to equipment during the visit. All the CSTs After hosting Redondo, the Olympians begin participate in the event and to recycle their are trained in best practices and available the second round of Bay action at Palos Verdes used motor oil and filters. Supplementary rebates. Businesses may also qualify for Friday at 7:30 p.m. Leuzinger visits Peninsula educational materials will be available as well free water saving devices such as pre-rinse next Tuesday at the same time. as additional promotional items for eligible kitchen sprayers, faucet aerators, flow LAWNDALE UNBEATEN participants. Other used oil collection centers restrictors and waterbrooms. The SBESC is IN PIONEER can be located by calling 888-CLEAN-LA, scheduling appointments now. If you have a Lawndale High’s boys’ basketball team is or visiting www.888cleanla.com. Further commercial kitchen or restaurant, or if you atop the Pioneer League with an unbeaten 4-0 information regarding the Filter Exchange know of anyone with a commercial kitchen record after wins over North Torrance (64-56 Event can be obtained by contacting Kevin or restaurant, contact Martha Segovia at on January 16 at Lawndale) and South Torrance Sales at 562-944-4766. 310.371.7222 x209, or martha@sbesc.com for Hawthorne’s Josue Vergera takes control of ball in last Friday’s (58-45 last Friday at South). CA$H FOR KITCHENS PROGRAM scheduling and to find out about additional Ocean League boys’ soccer match against Culver City. The Cougars Against South, Will Newman and Nathan CONTINUES IN 2012-2013 rebates. For more information about local shut out the Centaurs 2-0. Hawthorne is at home against Beverly McAnally shared the Cardinals’ high-scoring The South Bay Environmental Services events, programs and workshops please go Hills Friday at 6 p.m. honors with 15 points each. Newman led Center (SBESC) is working with West Basin to: www.sbesc.com. • Lawndale (11-6 overall) with a game-high 26 HAWTHORNE ENDS WITH BRAWL and three steals in its win over the Saxons. Police Reports from page 3points, six rebounds, six assists, five blocksMORNINGSIDE WIN OVER On January 16 at Hawthorne High, McAnally contributed 11 points and R’Lando Morningside High’s boys’ basketball team Beckles had nine. North was led by Alex Attempt Residential Burglary 4000 W Comm Burglary – Commercial 14400 S from Inglewood downed the Cougars 63-52 Thompson with 11 points. 139th St Apartment/Condo Inglewood Av Department Store in a contest that ended in a bizarre brawl The Cardinals visited Centennial High in Date/Time Reported Sun 1/13/13 09:45 Date/Time Reported Sun 1/13/13 12:05 between players and fans. The event caused Compton last night and will host El Segundo Crime Occurred: Sun 01/13/13 09:45 Crime Occurred: Sat 01/12/13 18:00 seven Cougar players to be suspended for last Friday at 7:30 p.m. Lawndale is at Torrance Method of Entry: Kick Door Property Taken: Misc clothing Friday’s game at Culver City and as a result, next Wednesday at the same time. • Arrest Method of Entry: Opened
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