Page 4 October 3, 2013 Hawthorne Downtown from page 2 percentages of “I like it,” although several nomic development. “We want the strategy of the concepts are not feasible due to FAA to be very clear to the city council, to the jurisdiction over the air rights -- the “space” business owners, to the citizens and to the Joe’s Sports above a certain height. One or two received with drastic changes, but we also have toconsultant. We don’t want to scare anyoneabove the city -- and preclude tall buildings resounding, “I don’t like it” votes and only do what will be best for the economy of the Defense Keys Lawndale Over Peninsula considering” side. vetting is complete.”city, recommended by the experts after alla few were weighted more on the “worth for 194 yards and rushed for 73 yards and Participants then became part of work- The Hawthorne Mall, once the anchor of two TDs. “Murray is growing fast,” Mathiesen ing groups gathered around large maps of downtown Hawthorne, has deteriorated into said. “He’s stepping up to the challenge. He’s Hawthorne. The boulevard, from Imperial a broken-down monolith, with all entrances getting smarter, but still has some to go.” Highway to Rosecrans Avenue and two boarded. With peeling paint and broken With their 4-1 preseason record, the blocks east and west in either direction, stucco and no maintenance on anyone’s Cardinals could be in strong position to contend was clearly marked. Given copies of the radar, the mall and its adjacent parking for their first Pioneer League football title photos from the presentation, squares that structure are often the topic at HOA and since the school restarted football 11 years detailed “residential,” “office,” “civic,” council meetings. The mall owner and the ago--and overall since 1975. Lawndale will “mixed-use,” “parks and plazas,” “retail,” city attempted, albeit never successfully, to host El Segundo, led by junior quarterback “hotel,” and “other,” the groups conferred, discover how to proceed with the property. Lars Nootbar and coming off back-to-back pasting photos and the named squares on the However, whatever eventually happens, all losses to premiere Bay League team West map, including comments and directions in parties must benefit -- the mall owner, the Torrance (49-0 on September 20 at West) the white space provided, thus submitting a city and the citizens. and Oak Park (49-35 last Friday at home) “design” of the best concept for downtown Hawthorne Mall was/is a symbol for the on October 11 in their league opener. Hawthorne. A map will be available in city rest of downtown and a barometer of the MORNINGSIDE DOWNS HAWKINS hall’s atrium for citizens to offer ideas in a shopping district. Many empty storefronts are Lawndale High wide receiver Bryant Perkinson leaps past Peninsula Morningside High’s football team improved similar exercise. the canvases that currently paint the economic High linebacker Julius Lagmay during last Friday’s non-league its preseason record to 3-1 with a 29-6 victory This “Discovery” phase is one in which picture for downtown Hawthorne. The plan- football game. The Cardinals topped the Panthers 32-24. Photo by Joe Snyder. MIG and the planning department staff has ning commission, planning department, cityat CIF-Los Angeles City Section school Hawkins last Friday. The Monarchs have their been gathering data from historical downtown council, economic development council, but, By Joe Snyder final non-league contest at Coleman Stadium information; man-on-the-street surveys; this more importantly, current business owners Coming off clinching the Centinela Valley against View Park Prep of the L.A.-Crenshaw first community meeting and its subsequent continually express founded concerns about School District crown with a 47-9 rout of District today at 7 p.m., before opening Ocean input; and planning commissioners, business downtown Hawthorne. All want to bring it host Leuzinger on Sept. 20, Lawndale High’s League play at Santa Monica a week later. owners and city council visioning and ideas. “back” as a destination for shoppers. football team faced the task of playing at LEUZINGER CONTINUES The data collected will be vetted for feasibil- The heart of downtown Hawthorne needs Peninsula High in Rolling Hills Estates TO STRUGGLE ity of ideas and survey responses, compiled a defibrillator to shock it back to life, regain last Friday afternoon. The Cardinals made Leuzinger High’s football team had one for use in the next phase. The “Foundation” its soul and light a spark of hope in business several clutch defensive plays and had enough good. It was able to get enough players, phase is next, with two final phases -- “Plan owners. So far, the MIG Downtown Specific offense to topple the Panthers 32-24 in a key including moving a few from its junior Preparation” and “Public Review” and “Ap- Plan and its concepts appear well-thought non-league game. varsity squad, to keep its varsity tean that provals” -- to be completed by fall 2014. out, with ideas that will breathe new life into With Peninsula (2-2) driving deep into appeared to be uncertain from a few days The Hawthorne Downtown Specific Plan Hawthorne Boulevard and adjacent business Lawndale territory behind the strong passing before last Friday’s non-league game at will be in compliance with the General Plan zones, making downtown a hub of the area of third-year starting senior quarterback Ian Torrance. Unfortunately, the extremely young and implemented over a one-year, five-year, within the next several years, based on public Escutia, it was the game’s final play in which and inexperienced Olympians were unable to 10-year and perhaps even beyond 10 years, input and expert recommendations. cornerback Engerson Lambert intercepted handle the Tartars in their 57-6 loss. as a purposeful strategy. “We have to devise For more information, go to www.cityof- Escutia’s last pass in the end zone that Torrance, which won its first game in four a phased-in strategy for changing the ‘face’ hawthorne.com/depts/planningcommdev/ preserved the Cardinals’ fourth win against attempts, jumped out to a 42-0 first quarter of downtown Hawthorne,” stated Gregg downtown_hawthorne_specific_plan.asp . one loss to close out their preseason play lead and was able to clear the bench from McClain, director of planning and eco- Visit City Hall to include input on the map. • with a bye this week before opening the there. Already leading 50-0 at halftime, Pioneer League at home against El Segundo the mercy rule running clock was used the Wiseburn School Board from page 2 on October 11 at 7 p.m. “Our defense kept entire second half. Leuzinger (0-4) averted us in every game,” Lawndale head coach the shutout midway in the third quarter on “Scott has constantly and tirelessly been a Mora said. “That’s something that’s missing Rick Mathiesen said. a 14-yard touchdown pass from quarterback steady force in keeping the arts alive in some from our culture these days as kids are playing The Cardinals led the entire game, although Edson Santos to wide receiver Angelo Smith. of the most challenging economic times in video games, focused on communication and Peninsula kept it close. It was another key The Olympians hope to make big enough the last 75 years,” Johnstone said. moving less and less.” defensive play by David Tuvui when he improvements as they host cross-town rival While Morgan helped the education While it is currently just part of the physical sacked Escutia, forcing a fumble. Darious Hawthorne for the Mayor’s Cup Friday at 7 foundation and the district in many ways, education curriculum, there are plans to expand Flowers recovered the ball and ran it back p.m. Last season, Leuzinger won the Cup for one of his chief concerns was finding more the program in the future by establishing 45 yards for a touchdown to give Lawndale the tenth time in 11 seasons with a 34-20 people interested in helping out. programs like a CrossFit kids club, after- an eight-point lead. Attempting a two-point victory over the host Cougars. Hawthorne “My goal was to always have that compound school adult group classes for Dana staff and conversion, a run by Bryant Perkinson fell had a bye last week and is 1-3. effect,” Morgan said. “Going to back-to- implementation at the future Wiseburn High short as the Panthers still had a shot at INGLEWOOD ROUTED AGAIN school nights and Rock Around the Block, School. Board member Dennis Curtis sees tying the game with a TD and two-point After beginning the season with a 26-0 if I could just find one parent who had that the class as an example of the willingness conversion that would have sent the contest shutout of host CIF-L.A. City School same dedication that I did, it would all be of teachers and district staff to bring unique into overtime. Washington on September 6, Inglewood worth it.” ideas to students. Lawndale also had a very good performance High’s football team suffered three consecutive Also, Wiseburn’s Board members were “I think it’s great that we have a staff that in holding the Panthers’ leading rusher, Rory lopsided losses, including last Friday’s 45-0 excited about this year’s debut of a CrossFit embraces some of these out of the box ideas Hubbard. Hubbard, who rushed for more than shutout from Santa Barbara Bishop Diego, class at Dana Middle School. Dana teacher and concepts,” Curtis said. 200 yards in Peninsula’s 25-22 win over host ranked second in the CIF-Southern Section Kevin Corrinet, in a specially designed room Lastly, the Board invited the public to come Torrance a week earlier, had 138 yards on 23 Northwest Division, last Friday at Coleman for the program, will teach the class as part to Dana Middle School on Sept. 20 between carries, but mustered just 27 in the second Stadium. The Sentinels (1-3) mustered just of seventh-grade physical education. Mora 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. for the Wiseburn Food half. “We knew Hubbard was going to get 85 total offensive yards against Bishop Diego. sees the program as a way to encourage kids Fest. The festival is a monthly event that his chunks,” Mathieson said. “Our philosophy Inglewood, which started the season to be more active. features gourmet food trucks and benefits was to bend but don’t break.” expecting to contend for the Ocean League “The Dana CrossFit room is a huge success,” the Wiseburn Education Foundation. • Lawndale jumped out to a 13-0 first quarter losing streak when it hosts Torrance Friday Business Briefscrown, will seek to end its three-gameTaking advantage of Peninsula turnovers, lead behind touchdowns by Deandre Shaw at 7 p.m. The Sentinels begin Ocean play at on runs of three and two yards. A one-yard home against winless Beverly Hills (0-4) scoring run by Hubbard and a 26-yard on October 11. • TEAMS OF AUCTION EXPERTS three, the popular weekly half-hour series field goal from Graham Lamonte set up BACK ON THE HUNT continues to give viewers a glimpse into the by an interception off Cardinal sophomore Let’s get ready to rumble! Auction very profitable business of bidding, buying and quarterback Chris Murray, cutting Lawndale’s specialists Billy “The Dealer” Leroy, Mark reselling of unclaimed items from auctions lead to 13-10 midway in the second period. “The Hustler” Meyer, and Laurence & Sally around the world including airport, freight Murray came back and scored on a three-yard Martin – “The Wild Cards,” are back for and shipping, estate, police and seizure, and run to up the Cardinals’ lead to 20-10 before a new season of Travel Channel’s original specialty auctions. The stakes are higher for the Panthers cut it to 20-17 on a three-yard series “Baggage Battles” premiering with the expert teams of savvy buyers who still run on the last play of the first half. back-to-back episodes on Tuesday, Oct.15 don’t know if it’s junk or jackpot until they A two-yard run by Murray upped at 9:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. ET/PT. In season win the bid. • Lawndale’s lead to 26-17 with 3:56 left in the third quarter, but with 1:03 remaining in the period a bad snap was recovered by Peninsula’s “I am a member of a team, and I rely on the team, I defer to it and sacrifice for it, Julius Lagmay that cut the Cardinals’ lead Lawndale’s Deandre Shaw attempts to get through Peninsula because the team, not the individual, is the ultimate champion.” to two points. Murray continued his strong defenders during last Friday’s non-league football game. Photo ~ Mia Hamm performance as he completed 13 of 20 passes by Joe Snyder
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