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 - November 1, 2012 Inside Breaks Walkers, Donations Records2012 Pier to Pier Friendship Walk This Issue Calendar...............................4 Classifieds ...........................4 Food ................................. 6, 7 Hawthorne Happenings.......3 Legals.............................9-11 Pets.......................................8 Police Reports....................3 More than $750,000 was raised for children with special needs and education through SKECHERS Pier to Pier Friendship Walk. The 2012 donations were significantly higher than last year’s total of $580,000 thanks to the record number of walkers, more than 8,500 people, and the many donations by local and national businesses, including presenting sponsor Nickelodeon. Photo Courtesy of SKECHERS. Smile Awhile.......................3 Community Center Receives 2012 Project of the Year Award from Southern Sports...................................5 California Public Works Association Courtesy of the City of Lawndale low-emitting materials with minimal Volatile improved the quality of life by providing The city of Lawndale has been chosen to Organic Compounds (VOC) such as: adhesives recreational options for individuals of all ages. receive a 2012 Project of the Year Award and sealants, paints and coatings, carpet Health and fitness have been an emphasis in from the Southern California Chapter of the systems and composite wood and agrifiber the center with the inclusion of a fitness room American Public Works Association (APWA) products,” the City explains. with 15 strength and conditioning machines, for the Lawndale Community Center. “Furthermore, the Construction and used by hundreds of individuals each week. Weekend art indoor facility, which was first opened were recycled and diverted from disposal. The the center opened. In addition, the center’sand special interest classes for youth and adultshas increased more than 100 percent sinceapproximately 75 percent of the materialsremoved from the construction site which“The Lawndale Community Center is aParticipation in group fitness classes for seniorsDemolition Debris Diversion phase divertedthree level 41,000 square feet state-of-the-to the public on January 23, 2012. The Forecast numerous recreation and special event award of excellence because it was designed the inclusion of an 18-station computer labdesign meets basic technological needs withLawndale Community Center is worthy of ancenter provides a single facility housing programs for individuals of all ages. The by and constructed for the community with used by hundreds of individuals each month center also provides necessary meeting space special emphasis on energy conservation and and weekly classes for seniors. Furthermore, for community, non-profit and government long-term sustainability,” the City continues. since the center was constructed, graffiti has Friday organizations, and has significantly impacted The 2012 awards ceremony and presentation been virtually non-existent in the immediate Partly people in the community together,” the City’s California Chapter’s 13th Annual Awards decrease in graffiti has also contributed asarea surrounding the center. The substantialwill take place a the APWA Southernthe health and welfare of the city by bringing Cloudy award application states. Luncheon on Wednesday, Dec. 12 at The individuals have taken pride and ownership 67˚/58˚ Public Works leaders throughout the United Civic Center. is a safe and clean environment,” the City’sin the center by visiting frequently because itCentre at Sycamore Plaza in the LakewoodAPWA is the professional association of State and Canada. The Southern California “The Lawndale Community Center has submission noted. • Chapter covers Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties and there are Saturday more than 1,400 members in the Chapter. The Pet of The Week Mostly purposes of the chapter’s award programs are to recognize public agencies for their Sunny outstanding projects and programs, and to SS# 13-00546 73˚/59˚ share the wealth of good ideas. Rottweiler, 1 years, Male “The center was designed and constructed South Bay Pet Adoption Center as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental 12910 Yukon Avenue Design (LEED) facility which is expected to Hawthorne, CA 90250 Sunday is completed in 2012 and includes sustainability Don’t let my large size fool you, I am a teddy310-676-1149achieve Silver certification once commissioning Sunny characteristics, such as: drought resistant bear! Not only do I love spending time with landscaping, low water use plumbing fixtures, people, but I am very smart and would enjoy a 79˚/62˚ energy efficient air conditioning system, highly basic obedience class. Since I am still learning reflective “cool roof” roofing membrane, low would suit me best.my doggie manners, a home with older children energy lighting and use of natural day lighting. In addition, the center was constructed using
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