Page 2 December 12, 2013 TORRANCE TRIBUNE Torrance Welcomes Floral Shop Co-owner Megan Fink (left) and Owner/Head Designer Roxana Rodriguez stand next to one of their floral designs where the venue is also an art gallery. Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce Chairwoman of the Board Sherry Kramer (left) makes the first official purchase from Inspirations. Floral. Artistry. Roxana Rodriguez, owner and head designer of Inspirations. Floral. Artistry., cuts the grand opening ribbon along with Mayor Frank Scotto and other city and chamber dignitaries and guests. State of the Region The 2013 State of the Region address was given by Congresswoman Maxine Waters and Congressman Henry Waxman at the Doubletree by Hilton in Torrance on November 25. Waters expressed her appreciation to the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce, which presented the event and reviewed areas showing improvement including housing, unemployment, healthcare, transportation, high-tech industry and education. Congressman Waxman expressed his displeasure regarding the recent government shutdown and noted the issues facing Congress including the pending budget deadline and need to reach compromise. Pictured (left to right) are Congressman Henry Waxman, Torrance Mayor Frank Scotto and Congresswoman Maxine Waters. Photo by Charlene Nishimura. ‘Ride of Your Life’ Winner (L to R) Torrance soccer player Joseph Good and Georgean Griswold, vice president of the Torrance Rose Float Association. (L to R) President Mistydawn Jones, historian Camen Talbot, Pam Barrett-Hill of Ways & Means; volunteer Connie Boswell and Carol Gilles, publicity. Janet Payne of the Torrance Historical Society won a seat on the 2014 Torrance Rose Float “Everybody Plays.” The Torrance Float Association decided to have an Opportunity Drawing. “Ride of Your Life,” as a fundraiser for the 2014 Rose Float, with tickets selling at $10 each. They sold 201 tickets. In the past, float riders could “buy a seat” for $1,000. The event took place at the LA Galaxy Soccer Center in Torrance. The winning ticket was pulled by Joseph Good, a Torrance soccer player, while the TRFA Board of Directors looked on. Congratulations to Janet Payne and all of our float riders. • Visit us online: www.heraldpublications.com Burkley & Brandlin LLP A T T O R N E Y S A T L AW Living Trusts/Wills, Probate, Employment Law, Personal Injury Trust and Estates Litigation, Business Litigation, Civil Litigation 310-540-6000 *AV Rated (Highest) Martindale - Hubbell / **Certified Specialist Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law, State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization CHRISTMAS ON CRENSHAW Santa Arriving by F-5 fighter jet at 9AM, Model Building, Food Booths, Kids Crafts & Games, Full Snack Bar And Reduced-Cost Bowling December 14th 9am - 4pm FREE TO THE PUBLIC! Palos Verdes Bowl 26600 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance, CA 90505 (310) 326-5120 The grand opening of Inspirations. Floral. Artistry. was held on Nov. 26 at its 1313 Sartori Avenue location in historic Downtown Torrance. Guests were given a tour, as well as treated to a ribbon-cutting, refreshments, raffle and floral demonstration. Photos by Charlene Nishimura. Business Briefs Art Gallery Opening Gala The opening gala for “InMotion, 2013,” will be held Dec. 14, 6-9 p.m. at South Bay Lexus Service Center, 24777 Crenshaw Blvd. The art sale benefits Switzer Learning Center. Reception entertainment includes Avalon Gardens Choir, live music by JazzWest and performance by Precision Dance Company. Artists will be in attendance. Free and open to the public. Refreshments and valet parking. “InMotion, 2013” art exhibit and sale continues through Feb. 15. The showroom gallery is open for viewing Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.- p.m. and Sat. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. or contact: Jody Wiggins: (310) 650-0006 jodywigginsusana@ yahoo.com. Community Briefs THIS IS YOUR TIME TO MAKE A HOUSE A HOME. Buying your first home is exciting. But financing it can be complicated. Trust Boston Private Bank to guide you through the mortgage process, and offer low down payment options and flexible terms. To learn more about our Community Homeowner Program, please call Jimar Wilson, Vice President, at 818-501-1752, NMLS ID: 831903. BostonPrivateBank.com B O S T O N • S A N F R A N C I S C O • L O S A N G E L E S
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