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Lawndale 02_21_13

AND lAwNDAle News The Weekly Newspaper of Lawndale Herald Publications - Inglewood, Hawthorne, Lawndale, El Segundo, Torrance & Manhattan Beach Community Newspapers Since 1911 - Circulation 30,000 - Readership 60,000 (310) 322-1830 - February 21, 2013 Inside Move On to District ContestRotary Club Contest Winners This Issue Calendar...............................2 Classifieds ...........................2 Hawthorne Happenings......3 Legals ...............................6-7 Food ......................................8 The Lawndale Rotary Club sponsored a contest in the area of speech, art, music and dance. The contest theme was based on the tenants of Rotary and its Four Way Test, which includes: Is it the truth? Sports ...............................4-5 Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build good will and better friendships? Will it be beneficial to all of those concernced? The finalists were selected with input from members of the Lawndale Rotary Club. Clockwise: The Tik Tok Crew, a four-member dance group, danced to Happy Hour; Sarah Juarez won the speech contest with domestic violence as the theme of her speech; Chaz Chapman sang and played the guitar for his rendition of Fire and Rain; Alexa Moreno offered mixed media artwork. Courtesy of the Lawndale Rotary Club. City Council Approves Food Trucks By Nancy Peters the Senior Travel Club policy amendment. Dendo and Lieutenant Jeff Enfield for their The Lawndale City Council met for its regular The policy now indicates that travelers who service to Lawndale with a plaque. Serving as meeting on Tuesday, February 19 due to the require assistance may have a companion who the local Sheriff’s Department representatives observation of Presidents’ Day. The meeting is at least 21 years of age and who does not for Lawndale for more than five years, with a was held without Mayor Pro Tem Larry Ru- have to be a member of the Club. However, combined tenure with the Sheriff’s Department dolph, who is still recuperating. all expenses for the trip must be paid. of 60 years, each man was recently promoted With the influx of local food trucks, Lawndale’s The Community Services Department pro- by the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department and municipal code required amendments as follows: posed and received approval for a new refund reassigned to different posts. if a vehicle is parked and sells food for more policy to include an administrative fee of $5 The South Bay Workforce Investment Board Weekend owners must grant permission for vending ve- fee of a total refund previously charged. wood. The Center will have a representative-reported that 476 Lawndale residents wereserved at the One-Stop Career Center in IngleLawndale Park regulations required anper refund transaction, in lieu of the 10 percentthan one hour, there must be accessibility torestrooms and potable water. Private property Forecast at any time acceptable to the property owner. the approval of alcohol consumption on City Lawndale Library or at the Farmer’s Marketevery Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at theamendment to the municipal code followinghicle and, per State law, the vehicles can vend All health codes, permits and licenses for property with the proper permits as a result on Civic Plaza to assist residents with job vending vehicles/food trucks are now dictated of the Lawndale Community Center policies searches and resume preparation. Friday standard placards must be in full view while alcohol is still prohibited in any local park or p.m., Lawndale will celebrate the SecondSaturday, February 23 from 2 p.m. to 5approved in March 2012. The consumption ofby State law. Permits, licenses and health code Mostly vending. No vending shall be permitted in al- public building without the approved permitting. Annual Founder’s Day with activities at the leys, on parkways, sidewalks, or public property The Council honored Captain Mathew Community Center. • Cloudy where the speed limit is more than 35 miles 62˚/49˚ per hour. Food trucks must be at a complete stop with the motor off before any vending can Pet of the Week begin and must be lawfully parked at a curb, in a median, or in a parking lot. In addition, vending vehicles must not impede traffic at Chico South Bay Pet Adoption Center Saturday any intersection and be at least 500 feet from Pet ID 13-01186 12910 Yukon Avenue Partly devices to draw attention to their presence. The 3 years / Male (310) 676-1149any school. No vending vehicle may use soundHawthorne, CA 90250Chihuahua mix Cloudy vending vehicle operator is responsible for the Don’t let my small size 63˚/50˚ disposal of all trash associated with the vehicle. fool you, I am quiteThe eligibility for fireworks stands for thesmart.  The folks here at 2013 season was met by eight non-profit the spcaLA have taught organizations that were then approved for a me how to sit and now Sunday Christian Heritage Church;, Lawndale Chamber shake.  I get along greatI am learning down andfireworks stand. The approved groups are the Sunny Scouts, Kiwanis Club of Lawndale, Lawndale and don’t seem to mindwith most other dogsof Commerce, Neighborhood Parent Forum Girl 66˚/50˚ Little League, Lawndale Youth Football and cats.  Come see what a Cheer, Rotary Club of Lawndale, and Wesleyan big personality I have! Church of Lawndale. The consent calendar was approved with


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