Lawndale Tribune 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 17, 2016 ECHS Lawndale Hosts Career Day Features Former USC/NFL Linebacker On November 10, Lawndale’s Environmental Charter High School (ECHS) hosted its 10th Annual Career Day, “Connect for Success,” presented by ReGreen. Ninth and 10th graders were treated to keynote speaker Thomas Williams, a former USC and NFL linebacker, author and motivational speaker. Even before he transitioned from game-changer to life-changer, Williams faced challenges at a young age that helped mold his work ethic and attitude and helped contribute to his accomplishments. Photo Credit: David Montejano Photography Honors Abound as City of Lawndale Celebrates Its Most Devoted Citizens By Haleemon Anderson in the community. The Wall of Distinction Lawndale Civic Center was awash in red, Induction Ceremony took place on October white and blue over the Veterans Day weekend 22 at Lawndale Civic Center in the Harold as 100 flags flew in reverence to men and E. Hoffman Community Center. Honorees women of service. Community reaction to the included Robert Cerny, Lawndale businessman installation was “overwhelmingly positive,” and Chair of the Lawndale Incorporation according to Councilman and veteran Dan Committee; Andrew Christian Meyer, civic Reid. “Our local veterans and residents have leader, Lawndale real estate developer and been very appreciative and excited over our World War II veteran; Axel Niska, civic leader providing this tribute. I personally am proud and President of the Optimists Club; and to be a part of making this event happen to August Reiss, civic leader, Director of West honor my fellow veterans,” said Reid. Basin Municipal Water District and President “A good number of people came through,” of the Lawndale Chamber of Commerce. said Mayor Robert Pullen-Miles, who visited Community Services Manager Mike the site on Veterans Day. “It was touching to a Estes coordinated the six-month nominating lot of people.” Pullen-Miles said the Lawndale process, which was handled by members from City Council is always looking for ways to Lawndale’s Senior Advisory and Historical value and show regard to Lawndale citizens. Society. The committee submitted four names City Manager Steve Mandoki brought the to the City Council, which affirmed induction idea forward over a year ago when the City of the entire inaugural group. Mayor Pullen- Council was looking for a way to honor its Miles introduced the honor into Council after veterans, according to Pullen-Miles. The a similar event held by the City of Carson. Council, which includes two veterans in The Wall of Distinction is intended to honor Councilman Pat Kearney and Reid, adopted residents who impacted the city greatly, but the idea and moved forward. An array of “didn’t hold office,” he noted. local businesses joined the City of Lawndale Update – Hawthorne/Manhattan to mount the installation and at least 50 Beach Boulevard individuals dedicated flags to individual servicepersons. Sponsors were able to affix a beloved veteran’s name to their flag. At the close of the event Sunday, they were invited to take their flags home or donate them to the City for next year. The Field of Honor is intended to become a local tradition, said Pullen-Miles. Wall of Distinction Induction Ceremony Just weeks prior to the Field of Honor, Lawndale inaugurated the Wal l of Distinction—a posthumous award honoring residents of exemplary character and influence Council took no action at last week’s meeting to extend the exclusive negotiating agreement with developer Arroyo Seco. This inaction effectively allowed the contract to expire on November 11, casting development of the property at Hawthorne and Manhattan Beach boulevards into indeterminate waters. Pullen-Miles nevertheless expressed optimism, “The City can now move forward, allowing developers a clean canvas,” he said. The project had been plagued with problems including its configuration, making it a “non-starter” for most sit-down restaurants, added Pullen-Miles. Other factors contributed to new and renewed visions for the 20-years vacant parcel. In the 10 years since the city council decided on a sit-down restaurant, trendy, fast-casual dining has seen an upsurge. The mayor also pointed to surrounding development projects that must be considered in context. He mentioned the NFL stadium in nearby Inglewood, the impending Metro Rail expansion through Lawndale and renovation and re-design at the South Bay Galleria. The council will now invite development agencies to respond to a “request for qualification” proposal, seeking a company that can secure a dining option, while also presenting the “highest and best” combined use for the parcel. Schedule Change At last week’s city council meeting, the council approved an amended schedule, which will effectively cancel regular meetings on November 21, 2016 and January 3, 2017, due to proximity with national holidays. The Lawndale City Council will hold its next regular council meeting on December 5th, at 6:30 p.m., in the Lawndale City Hall Council Chambers. • Inside This Issue Certified & Licensed Professionals.......................2 Classifieds............................3 Food.......................................5 Hawthorne Happenings....3 Legals................................ 6-7 Pets........................................8 Police Reports.....................3 Sports....................................4 Seniors..................................2 Weekend Forecast Friday Sunny 75˚/54˚ Saturday Sunny 71˚/55˚ Sunday Mostly Sunny 68˚/56˚ The City of Lawndale Recognized Veterans Day With 100 Flags at the Civic Center. Photo by Haleemon Anderson
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