TORRANCE TRIBUNE February 18, 2016 Page 7 Up and Adam from page 5 Film Review from page 4 in Claus’ and Maria’s lives. They are both fighting for their own respective happiness and jointly feel life’s devastations when things are thrown into despair. The question becomes “What justifies something as being ‘the right thing’ or ‘politically correct’ when your life or the lives of the people you love is at risk?” Lindholm takes A War to philosophical depths that asks the audience to actively participate in the viewing experience by pondering the same existential thoughts as the protagonists. While most films in this genre tend to overdramatize the action, “Hollywood-izing” the experience, A War does no such glorifying. Instead, what we have here is a harrowing and realistic account of what I can only imagine to be heightened tension during battle. In both a very literal and abstract sense, A War represents the universality of the human condition when put under extreme pressure and the lengths one is willing to go to in times of despair. A War is rated R for language and some war-related images and is in Danish with English subtitles. Now playing at Laemmle Theaters and Sundance Cinemas West Hollywood. • the Saxons out of first place, they failed to get a win over the first place Torrance Tartars that would have made their fifth place finish in the Pioneer League standings taste that much sweeter. That being said, the Warriors certainly ended their season much better than it started, winning three of their last six games to stay ahead of South High in the standings and out of last place. Perlmutter will certainly have his kids playing better next season; a season in which he should have at least five seniors returning to the team. South High The South High Spartans have finished this year’s basketball season with the not so flattering distinction of being the Pioneer League’s last place team. A rough season under head coach Leo Klemm was made a bit better when the Spartans pulled out a thrilling 70-68 victory over South Tahoe for their third win of the season, but unfortunately for Klemm and South, everything went downhill from there. The Spartans finished the year with a 12-game losing streak to wind up with a 3-22 record (0-10 in league play) that was good enough for last place in the division. Certainly, there are brighter days and calmer waters ahead for Klemm and his group of Spartans. – Asixlion@earthlink.net• Mildred Pullman won a lovely red heart dish. A beaming Mildred told me, “I have been coming two, three years. I like interacting with all the other elderly. You know it is so difficult finding friends now. We also belong to the Sociable Senior group. I also deliver meals three days a week. I volunteer – you know when you reach your 90s you have to stay busy. People look at me and want to know what ‘service’ you have had on your skin and I say all you have to do is keep your face lubricated.” Well, thank you, Mildred for the beauty tip! All the door prizes were distributed, and the live entertainment began. This lively group sang along with the singer, tapping their feet and, although I didn’t stay until the end, I was told many attendees dance the afternoon away topping off a lovely luncheon and conversation. Walking to my car, I thought about all those amazing people I had met who have lived nearly a century on this earth and how much wisdom they have and are willing to share. We are blessed in the South Bay with so many amazing citizens! Lynn told me the next Roaring 90’s Club luncheon would be Hawaiian themed - complete with Hawaiian dancers, in late April. Are you interested in the club or know someone who would enjoy getting together with other amazing seniors? Contact Lynn Brennan at 310.542.6081 or Lynn@ solutionsforseniorliving.com. • School Board from front page City Council from front page of an existing contract to retain the services of a consultant for inspection services being requested by the property owner of the Del Amo Fashion Center. Approval of the proposal will allow for the continuation of timely inspection services requests to keep this major project on schedule,” concludes the staff report. Funding to cover all expenses is available in the Community Development Department’s operating budget since the applicant requesting the services is required to deposit all monies to cover the expected expenses. Council Approves Class Specification for Communications Supervisor-Telecommunications The mayor and city council approved a class specification Communications Supervisor-Telecommunications based on a recommendation of the Civil Service Commission and the Human Resources Administrator. The current vacancy for the Communications Supervisor-Telecommunications was last updated in class specification 16 years ago. The Civil Service Commission approved the proposed class specification for the position during their Jan. 25 meeting, prior to presenting the issue for approval to the city council. “Prior to conducting the recruitment and selection process, the Information Technology Director requested a review of the class specification to determine if it accurately reflected the responsibilities and requirements for the position,” states the staff report signed by Chair Civil Service Commission Keith Montoya and Human Resources Manager Melody P. Lawrence. Based on the review it was determined that the class specification for the position in question required minor updates in order to accurately reflect the responsibilities of the person filling the position. “The Communications Supervisor-Telecommunications is primarily responsible for the City-Wide operation, installation and maintenance activities of the telecommunications systems,” indicates the staff report. “Within the Examples of Duties section, duty statements specifically related to the type of wiring and cables utilized within the City’s communications infrastructure were updated.” Requirements for the position require a candidate to have graduated from a college or university with a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field and two years of recent experience in telecommunications in one or more of the following areas: administration of telecommunications maintenance and repair services; planning, installation, improvement, and expansion of telecommunications service; ordering analog and digital telecommunications services and basic contract administration; or an equivalent combination of experience, education and training. • student’s demonstration of competency in the subject via traditional standards such as quizzes, tests, presentations, projects, which all count toward class participation. Also being offered is a course in Medical Office Administration, which prepares students for a field that requires them to manage the daily business and financial operations in a medical or dental office. The skills learned in the course will “make it possible for the practitioner to collect monetary reimbursement from patients, and insurance providers. The work is essential to the success of the medical/dental business or any healthcare facility,” states the agenda item. All of the courses offered by the Torrance Adult School are tailored to develop “communications skills, critical thinking, collaboration and creativity,” in order to enhance a student’s ability to succeed on a personal, academic and career level. Each of the three Torrance Adult School Centers is responsible for a variety of classes but each is known for a particular program. Also approved by the board for the 2016 spring term was the course for Phlebotomy Technician. Phlebotomy is the practice of drawing blood from patients and to be transferred to a lab in order to prepare the samples for testing. A Phlebotomy technician must be familiar with the newest diagnostic techniques, laboratory technology, as well as the automated instruments, which have increased the demand for medical lab testing. “Upon successful completion of this course, students will have knowledge of the following: standard precautions; OSHA & HIPAA regulations and requirements; medical abbreviations; transmission based precautions; laboratory testing protocols; infection control and safety; specimen requirements; blood collection equipment; waived testing requirements; collection of non-blood specimens; special phlebotomy procedures,” states the agenda item. Lastly in the medical field is the Dental Assisting Program where students will learn to carry out the responsibilities of a dental assistant, as well as being part of a dental team. The course training includes introducing students to the anatomy of teeth, as well as their surrounding structures and the names of individual teeth. “Students will get an overview of selected anatomical structures of, and in, the human skull as they relate to clinical dentistry,” states the agenda. “Students will learn the descriptive terminology of tooth surfaces and the six classifications of cavities and the use of, and need for, patient charts and charting. The course includes demonstration and student handling of most commonly used hand instruments and their variations, such as: hand pieces, burs, excavators, mirrors and explorers, carvers and files, and operative dentistry instruments.” Students in this course will also be introduced to all aspects of the dental field, including dental office rooms and equipment, treatment rooms, sterilization and supply areas, laboratory, darkroom, reception, and other rooms including central vacuum and compressor. Also included in this course are job interview techniques, which give a detailed description of the career, what they can offer an employer, how to locate employment opportunities, resume building, interviewing skills and how to negotiate a salary. The final of the courses approved by the board includes Microsoft Office Specialist Examination Preparation [Office version 2013] and is designed to prepare students with the most current version of the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification examination. The exam is a nationally-accepted standard and recognized assessment administered by, and at, Certiport Authorized Test Centers. “The primary teaching process for all students will be self-paced trial and study followed by concept review,” states the agenda. “Students will be provided test practice software that will allow them to practice for the exam. Students will also create and learn how to use MOS Test Prep Software.” The course will provide students an opportunity to review test practice statistics, receive training on speed response techniques and will be guided as to where and how to obtain pertinent study materials. The course ends with a final practice MOS test and the results will be analyzed by students and instructor in an effort to help them prepare to pass the exam and earn Certiport certification. For more information on the Torrance Adult School and the courses they offer, persons interested can visit: http://www.tastusd.org. • Visit us online: www.heraldpublications.com TerriAnn from page 6 Board of Directors of The Roaring 90’s Club; Lynn Brennan, Jeannie Penner-More, Jean Shook, and Ellen Samson. Peggy Newson, age 87, and Margaret Higgins age 83, friends for over 50 years.
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