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April 25, 2014

Chittick Field sports complex ready for play

Photos by Sean Belk/Signal Tribune

The Long Beach Unified School District plans to start site preparation soon of a project to build a small high school on a 10.3-acre site bounded by Hill Street, Obispo Avenue and Redondo Avenue. The $44-million project is being funded through Measure K.

LBUSD’s plan to build ‘thematic’ high school by Signal Hill draws concerns from nearby residents

Sean Belk Staff Writer

School officials said last week that construction of a small, “thematic” high school on a vacant 10.3-acre site that straddles Signal Hill and Long Beach is expected to get underway by October of this year, but so far it appears not everyone is on board.

Some residents who live near the property, bounded by Hill Street, Obispo Avenue and Redondo Avenue, voiced concerns during a preliminary meeting with Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) officials on Wednesday, April 16 that the new school may attract some “riffraff” to the mostly suburban neighborhood.

“No matter how you sugarcoat it, this is bringing

in all the gang members from north Long Beach to this area where we spent a lot of money on our house,” said Steve Tanouchev, a resident of Aubry at Alamitos Ridge, a community of single-family homes that was built next to the site nearly two years ago.

LBUSD officials, however, tried to reassure residents during the meeting at Jessie Nelson middle school in Signal Hill that the new high school is being designed to pull the “best and greatest students” in the district with a new focus on teaching occupations specific to the Long Beach area.

“We are concerned about safety, and we are concerned about our students, and we want them to be the best that they are,” said Tova Corman, executive director of facilities, development and planning for see SCHOOLS page 4

LBUSD consultant Nghi Nghiem (back far left) speaks to a crowd of residents and city officials from Signal Hill and Long Beach during a meeting at Jessie Nelson middle school about plans to build a small high school on a vacant 10.3-acre site bordering Signal Hill and Long Beach. Also pictured is Tova Corman (back far right), LBUSD’s executive director of facilities, development and planning.

Photos by Ashley Fowler/Signal Tribune

The newly renovated Chittick Field features a 400-meter all-weather track, three soccer fields and a football field, in addition to new lights, bleachers, restrooms and a 134-space parking lot.

Ashley Fowler Staff Writer

Dirt, disappointment and decay have long characterized Chittick Field, once deemed “the dust bowl,” but on April 23 the City of Long Beach celebrated the grand reopening of the 19-acre sports complex after $9.9 million in renovations.

Residents who gathered at Chittick Field, located off of Walnut Avenue just north of Pacific Coast Highway, Wednesday morning did not find the same dilapidated park they would have found a year ago when the facility’s latest renovations began.

Sixth District Councilmember Dee Andrews has been one of the project’s most visible long-time champions. While addressing the crowd, the former Long Beach athlete described “the dust bowl” with a playful resentment. He said, as children, he and his friends would swim in the stagnant water.

“We didn’t have a swimming pool in our back yard,” Andrews said. “We used this as our swimming pool.”

Los Angeles County 4th District Supervisor Don Knabe also shared some of his own experiences playing at the park.

“Just driving up here, this place brings back so many great memories for me,” Knabe said.

“I’m not sure that I Sixth District Councilmember Dee Andrews at the April 23 grand could have imagined all reopening of the 19-acre Chittick Field sports complex after $9.9 million in renovations had been completed this when we started talking about what the field would look like today. For those of us that have the memories from way back, even prior to the dust bowl, this is absolutely spectacular.”

The new Chittick Field boasts a 400-meter all-weather track, three soccer fields and a football field, as well as lights, bleachers, restrooms and a 134-space parking lot.

“This is my dream,” Andrews said.

The brand-new facility is a far cry from the site’s long and messy history.

Chittick Field, or Hamilton Basin, as it was originally known, was developed in see CHITTICK FIELD page 13

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APRIL 25, 2014

Film expert’s roots go back to outdoor movie screenings in Indiana small town

Staff reports Signal Tribune

Max Fraley is a self-described “longtime film fanatic.� But, considering he was walking by himself to go see movies when he was merely 6 years old, “lifetime film fanatic� is perhaps a better descriptor for the Indiana native who moved to Long Beach in 1958 and made his mark as a teacher and principal, then a bid-caller for auctions of cinematic memorabilia, then the spearhead of the Long Beach School for Adults Film Forum.

In that forum, Fraley, along with three other cinema aficionados, would present classic movies on a large screen for the public to experience. However, it wasn’t simply the vintage films themselves or that big screen that were the draws at this every-Friday-night event.

What began as a film-analysis class for the School for Adults soon gained distinction as a movie-revival house that went above and beyond simply screening the films; Fraley and his cohorts would provide historical context and industry stories, and, numerous times, would even host stars of the movies themselves, including Detour star Ann Savage and MGM performer Betty Garrett.

Joining Fraley, the director of Adult Education for the Long Beach Unified School District, were: Ray Sharp, program facilitator for the Office of Multimedia Services; Rob Ray, lead

programmer; and Randy Skretvedt, resource specialist.

In the mid ‘90s, Fraley hired Sharp, a former actor and stunt man, to teach the film class, but word quickly spread about their excellent projection system.

Fraley obtained a license to show the films on the school site, and, in response to the class’s growing popularity, they decided to open the screenings to the general public. They planned their first series of films to “test the waters,� relying on word of mouth and free publicity to bring in more film enthusiasts.

Their opening film in April of 1995 was the 1940 comedy-drama The Great Dictator with Charlie Chaplin. Seventeen years and eight months later, on Friday, Dec. 20, 2012, the forum ended its run with the 1937 musical-comedy 100 Men and a Girl.

Max Fraley, with his library of movie memorabilia and books on cinema

The Signal Tribune: When were you born, and where are you from?

Max Fraley: Back in 1935. I’m a Hoosier. Grew up in a little town called Converse, Indiana. Little town– seems like it’s always a population of 947 people. I think that’s still what the city-limits sign says when you drive into town.

But it’s a nice little town– great little town to grow up in.

Did you know everyone growing up there?

Oh, yeah. I graduated in the top 10 of my class. There were 10 in my class.

So, you know how that goes. But it was

really good. Everybody knew you, you knew everybody, and that’s just the way life is in a small town, especially in the mid-West.

So, when did you leave Converse?

Went to college. Well, first I went to Miami University in Ohio, then I transferred to Ball State. Got married– married my high-school sweetheart, and we’re still together. Then we went to graduate school in New York City. Went to Columbia to work on graduate degrees, then interviewed with a guy from Long Beach, California. I’d never been to California in my life. Thought

I’d come out here; I had an aunt in the Valley, and I hadn’t seen her in a long time, and her son and I grew up together until they moved out here. So, I thought, “Well, I’ll go out there and spend a year or two.� Still here. We were fortunate that when we moved out here in 1958, we rented a house in Belmont Shore out on the peninsula– 65th Place. Stayed there for six years, renting. It was $100 a month.

Fraley said that, although he and his wife enjoyed living in Belmont Shore, purchasing a home in that neighbor-

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Where all have you taught?

Well, I started out at Hoover Junior High School. It was almost a brand-new school. When I started out, I was in P.E. and taught English. I was a coach. And the Dodgers moved here the same year I did, in 1958, and it was funnyâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; they were in New York, I was in New York, came out here from New York. And I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stand the Dodgers because I was a Cardinals fan. But I get out here, and, all of a sudden, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re building these new homes in the Lakewood Country Club Estates, building them right and left, and, of course, they were very expensive. But a lot of the Dodgers settled there. Behind that was [Henry Russell] â&#x20AC;&#x153;Redâ&#x20AC;? Sanders, who was [coaching] at UCLA, and so he had something to do, I think, with the development of those Lakewood Country Club Estates.

I was the [Hoover Junior High] baseball coach, and that was really great, because they came over and used our fields to work out during winter time.

The Sherry brothers. Even Pee Wee Reeseâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; he was old, but he was still part of the group. And Norm Larker, Stan Williams. Must have been almost a dozen of them that were in that era... it was great for the kids. They were all in awe of the Dodgers players.

So, I stayed at Hoover for 17 years, then moved to Wilson [High School]. I was sophomore basketball coach at Wilson and a counselor, then left, went up to Puget Sound at a place called Gig Harbor for a semester, thinking that we might stay up there. Well, forget thatâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; the first winter that came along, we were on our way back to California.

Fraley returned to Long Beach, first working at Washington Junior High School, then transferring to DeMille as a vice principal, then returned to Wilson for five years as a vice principal. He then became a principal, working at Franklin and Lindbergh.

I loved both those schools. Lindbergh was one of the best neighborhood-family positions I ever had. It was just terrific. At Franklin, we had so many ins and outs. There were just an unbelievable number of transfers in and transfers out. But, still, a good experience. Great staffs at both schools. Then eventually the opportunity came up to go to the adult school in the evening program, and I knew about it because it was at Wilson... then they had opened up a new site out on Orange and the 405 Freeway, sort of a bungalow type of thing. And thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when I got the job as the adult-school principal.

Right around that time was when I started getting interested in, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Well, what am I going to do when I retire?â&#x20AC;? Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d been in the district for 30 years. I thought about auctioneering because Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d see FRALEY page 15

NEWS Airport director Rodriguez resigns to lead Indianapolis Airport Authority

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ALL ABOUT BUTTONS What Meeting to discuss buttons Who The Long Beach Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America Where California Heights United Methodist Church, 3759 Orange Ave. When Friday, April 25 at 10:30am More Info Contact Christa at (714) 345-2338.

NEIGHBORHOODS PAST & PRESENT What Community studies conference Who Hosted by the Historical Society of Long Beach Where LBCC Liberal Arts Campus T Building, 4901 Carson St. When Saturday, April 26 from 8:30am to 5:30pm More Info The bi-annual conference, now in its third year, will feature four one-and-a-halfhour sessions, plus lunch and a closing wine-and-cheese reception. Call Julie Bartolotto at (562) 424-2220.

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RX COLLECTION What Prescription drop-off as part of the National Pharmaceutical Take-Back initiative Who The Long Beach Police Department and the DEA Where Long Beach Memorial, 2801 Atlantic Ave. When Saturday, April 26 from 10am to 2pm More Info Long Beach police officers will collect expired and unwanted prescription medication to prevent increased pill abuse. The event will offer a drive-through service that is free and allows for anonymity. Visit dea.gov or call (562) 570-7221.

EGGS WITH ELKS What Monthly breakfast Who Bellflower/Long Beach Elks Lodge 888 Where 16426 Bellflower Blvd.

When Sunday, April 27 from 8am to 12pm More Info Breakfast will cost $6.50 per person. The meal includes eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, biscuits and gravy, orange juice, assorted fruit, Belgian waffles and coffee.

BREW GARDEN What “Garden on Tap” fundraiser offering craft beer and food Who Hosted by CSULB student Renzo Santillan to benefit Long Beach Organic and Foodscape LB Where Seventh & Chestnut Community Garden, 348 W 7th St. and Foodscape LB’s Chestnut Lot, 727 Chestnut Ave. When Sunday, April 27 from 12pm to 4pm More Info Ages 21-plus. General admission is $20 and includes wood-fired pizza and craftbeer tastings. VIP tickets cost $45.

BENEATH THE WAVES What Art exhibit and lecture Who Hosted by the Aquarium of the Pacific Where 100 Aquarium Way When A lecture will be given from 7pm to 8:30pm Wednesday, April 30. The exhibit will run April 30 through June 30.

More Info Photographer/sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor will discuss his underwater sculptures. Entrance to the exhibit will cost $28.95 for adults, $25.95 for seniors, $14.95 for children over 11, but will be free for children under 3. Call (562) 590-3100. Entrance to the lecture is $5 for the public and free for Aquarium members, seniors, teachers and students with valid ID.

Metro M etro oBriefs Briefs GATEWAY GA GATEWA TEWAY TEWA Y CITIES Celebrate Union Station at 75 Historic LA Union Station has served Los Angeles County for 75 years. Join Metro, M in partnership with National Train Day, Day Amtrak and Metrolink for a fun->lled day of train exhibits, entertainment and other family activities on May 3 from 10am to 4pm. More at metro. etro.net/unionstation.

BROADWAY BENEFIT What Broadway alum Richard Kinsey’s benefit concert Who Hosted by the Fine Arts Associates of Long Beach City College Where Long Beach City College Auditorium, 4901 E Carson St. When Friday, May 2 at 7:30pm More Info Proceeds from the concert will help provide supplies for the LBCC arts program.

For tickets, call (562) 938-4317 or visit lbcc.edu/foundation .

Bike Week LA May 12–19 Join Metro and explore bicycling resources in your community.

Learn how to >x your bike, enjoy a guided bike ride or pedal your way to work. More information and full schedule of activities at metro.net/bikeweek.

SPRING CLEANING What Community yard sale Who Hosted by the Signal Hill Community Foundation Where Jessie Nelson Circle, Signal Hill Park, 2175 Cherry Ave. When Saturday, May 3 from 8am to noon More Info Admission is free. Call Community Services at (562) 989-7330.

Blue Line Getting $1.2 Billion in Upgr Upgrades Metro is committing more than $1.2 billion over the next few years to rehabilitate and modernize the nearly 25-year-old Metro Blue Line, one of the most heavily-used light rail systems in the nation. Upgrades include purchasing 78 new rail cars for $739 million.

STOMP IT OUT What Second annual Stomp on the Roof Festival Who Hosted by Memorial Care Center for Mental Health & Wellness Where The roof of the parking structure at Community Hospital Long Beach, 1720 Termino Ave. When Saturday, May 3 from 11am to 3pm More Info The first 1,000 attendees to the event will receive a free commemorative drum courtesy of Remo drumset company. Call (562) 982-0247 or visit memorialcare.org/stomp .

Turnstiles Latched on Greeen Line Metro is latching the turnsttiles at the entrances to several Metro Green Line stations as part of the TAP far fare payment system. Befo fore entering, tap ap the target on the right side of the turnstile with your valid TAP P card in order to pass through. All Metro Red/Purple, Red/Purple Blue and d Gold line stations equipped with gates are now latched.

A NIGHT AT THE HORSE RACES What Cancer fundraiser Who Vanguard Cancer Foundation Where Los Alamitos Race Course, 4961 Katella Ave. When Saturday, May 3 at 6pm More Info The fundraiser will benefit the pioneering research of Dr. Robert Nagourney. Auctions and raffles will occur throughout the evening. Cost is $75 per person and includes dinner, parking and clubhouse entry. Call (714) 342-5968.

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CONGRESSIONAL COFFEE What Community coffee event Who Hosted by U.S. Congressmember Alan Lowenthal Where Los Alamitos-Rossmoor Library, 12700 Montecito Rd. in Seal Beach When Saturday, April 26 from 10am to 11:30am More Info Lowenthal will give constituents a legislative update on recent Congressional actions and take questions from attendees on issues facing the 47th District and the nation.

Due to limited space, those interested in attending should RSVP to Lowenthal’s district office at (562) 436-3828.

SURF & TURF What May Supper Club Who Hosted by the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association Where Phil Trani’s Restaurant, 3490 Long Beach Blvd.

When Monday, May 5 at 6:30pm More Info Call (562) 426-3688.

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Long Beach Airport Director Mario Rodriguez announced on April 21 his resignation from the City of Long Beach to accept a position as executive director of the Indianapolis Airport Authority.

“Managing the Long Beach Airport and being a part of the Long Beach team has been an incredible experience, one that I will forever treasure.” Rodriguez said. “I can’t say enough about the professionalism of the airport staff, the wonderful partnerships with the airport stakeholders and the amazing Long Beach community who embraced me and helped create the success we enjoy at the airport. I am looking forward to this next challenge in my career and wish Long Beach the very best.”

Rodriguez was named Long Beach Airport Director in February 2009 and had earlier served for 20 years in both the public and private sectors, including deputy director at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport and in positions at the Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Palm Beach International airports.

According to a press release issued by the City of Long Beach, during Rodriguez’s tenure, the Long Beach Airport has experienced a renaissance, completing the $57-million parking garage and the $45-million modernization of the historical Long Beach Terminal. The parking garage was completed four months ahead of schedule and $2 million under budget, and the entire Airport Modernization project has been embraced by the community, the industry and passengers as a resounding success, according to the City’s press release. The Airport has won numerous awards, including recently being listed

by Fodor’s Travel Guide as one of the top 10 airports in the world. The Airport has consistently been listed as one of the lowest-cost airports to fly into and is in a strong financial position, according to the City.

“Mario has been such an asset to Long Beach, and I can’t say enough about his expertise, his professionalism, and what he and his team have accomplished over the past five years working hand in hand with the mayor and City Council, the community, and our city departments.” said City Manager Patrick West.

“We wish him all the best as he explores new professional challenges and brings a little part of Long Beach’s success with him to another community.”

Rodriguez’s last day with the City of Long Beach will be May 23, 2014. The City indicated Monday that it will conduct a nationwide search for his successor, considering both internal and external candidates who choose to apply.

Upon Rodriguez’s departure, the city manager will appoint an interim director to lead the airport until the selection process is complete.

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LBUSD. “We try to make sure that we assist where we need to assist. And, if there are problems, we address those problems… I think it will be a great addition to the community.”

LBUSD had originally planned to build an elementary school at the site, but the district changed its plans nearly three years ago to instead build a small high school as the needs of the district have changed over time, school officials said.

The district experienced an influx of students in the 1990s that required many high schools to build “portable” classrooms. It was thought there would be a demand for elementary schools, however the district’s plans shifted once student enrollment dropped because of a “change in demographics,” school officials said.

The new high school, to be called

Browning High School, would include no more than 840 students in grades 9 through 12 as opposed to the elementary school, which would have had about 1,400 students. The $44-million project is the second of four new small high schools planned using funding from Measure K, a bond measure passed in 2008. McBride High School in east Long Beach was the first to open last year.

School officials said the new state-ofthe-art high school is part of the district’s master-plan goals to create “21st century learning environments for the next generation” by reducing the size of high schools and focusing on specific disciplines as a “pathway” to prepare students for college and future careers.

Browning High School, for instance, would offer courses in food service/food science, hospitality, tourism and recreation.

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coming, especially in a city like Long Beach, where tourism is a huge part of the economy,” said Diana Craighead, vice president of LBUSD’s Board of Education, during the meeting. “It’s not that this school is going to be attracting a different type of student. I do want to assure you that we have high standards for all of our students in all of our schools.”

As an example, McBride High School, which offers emphasis in health/medical, public services/forensics and engineering, requires that students submit essays and maintain certain grade-point averages to be admitted.

Still, explanations provided by school Courtesy LBUSD officials didn’t seem to appease residents.

Tanouchev criticized the school dis- A rendering shows the scope of a new, small-size high school that is being developed trict’s plans, calling the new high school by the Long Beach Unified School District on a 10.3-acre site bounded by Hill a “vocational school.” He added that a Street, Obispo Avenue and Redondo Avenue. The new school is expected to include a sports field, library, administration building and multi-purpose room, in addition see SCHOOLS page 12 to a central courtyard, various laboratories and 31 classrooms.

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Although she may not look it, Signal Hill turned 90 years old on April 14.

To commemorate the event, the city powers-that-be have some great events planned over the next few months for residents and non-residents alike. The first festivities took place this past Tuesday evening at the Signal Hill Community Center. For details on that event, see Ashley Fowler’s story and photos on pages 8 and 9. Also, for those of you with Internet access, check out our website (signaltribune.com) where you will soon find video that was shot that evening by Bill Pearl of lbreport.com. The same video coverage will be available at his website as well. If you don’t find the link right away, we may still be working on uploading it. Give us a call at (562) 595-7900, and we’ll let you know how to find it.

Those who have recently driven on Cherry Avenue between 19th and Spring streets have probably noticed the new eight-feet-tall, colorful banners affixed to the streetlight poles.

Sponsored by local businesses and individuals, the banners first appeared this past Tuesday and will remain in place through November of this year. All in all, there will be 120 banners bragging of the city’s nonagenarian status. In addition to being displayed on Cherry Avenue, the banners will also be hung on Willow Street beginning in the next 10 days or so. We are proud to have taken the lead on this project, with our design editor Leighanna Nierle as the creator/artist, and me, of course, as the salesperson. What a fun project!

Congratulations, Signal Hill! You don’t look a day over 85!

Other happenings in the city will include: City celebration and picnic June 21 Signal Hill Park 1780 E. Hill St.

Photos by Neena Strichart/Signal Tribune

Greg Franco, maintenance operations supervisor for the City of Signal Hill, views one of the new banners honoring Banner saluting the City of Signal Hill’s 90th anniversary the city’s 90th anniversary

‘20s Take Over at Concerts in the Park July 23 at 6:30pm Pre-concert entertainment at 5:30pm Signal Hill Park 1780 E. Hill St.

Chamber of Commerce mixer and City Hall tour Sept. 11 at 6pm Signal Hill City Hall 2175 Cherry Ave.

An Old-Fashioned Tree-Lighting Dec. 3 at 5:30pm Discovery Well Park 2200 Temple Ave.

LETTERS, EMAILS and WEBSITE COMMENTS Wrong on ‘Right’?

Nancy Sciortino states in her recent letter to the editor (Letters, Emails and Website Comments: “Righting the Right,” April 4, 2014) that the [Signal Hill] city attorney used “false information” in drafting Measure U’s impartial analysis. She asserts “...the Court ordered that the analysis be revised.” For someone accusing the City [of Signal Hill] of using “false information” and attempting to “bias the voter,” it is unfortunate that Ms. Sciortino and others misrepresent what happened in court on March 27, 2014.

The Court did not issue a ruling. The Court did not determine that the City used false information. The Court did not rule that the City was attempting to “bias the voter.”

These accusations are untrue.

Carol Churchill, representing the proponents of Measure U, had completely rewritten the city attorney’s analysis and asked the court to substitute her analysis for that of the city attorney. The Court wouldn’t do that. The Court did say that if he was going make a ruling, there were a few of the words the city attorney used which the Court might change. The Court encouraged the parties to see if they could agree on changes. The revisions were reported to the Court, who then took the matter “off calendar” without issuing a ruling on the merits. For those reasons, the statements by Ms. Sciortino and others are false.

We agreed to take modified language that said that disputes over Measure U could lead to litigation and that the legal costs were “speculative.” We agreed to take out “speculative.” However, the proponents have taken the City to court five times in the last month over interpretations of Measure U at a cost of $30,000. So, given recent history, does anyone think that our statement that Measure U will lead to unknown litigation costs is speculative or false or misleading? For the full text of the settlement agreement, see the City’s website, under “Measure U.” If voters are happy with the state of their City and if they think the City Council has made good decisions on behalf of the citizens, they should be very leery of relying on the representations of folks who will walk right out of the courtroom and immediately “spin” the story without regard to truth.

David J. Aleshire City attorney City of Signal Hill PUBLISHER/EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

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APRIL 25, 2014

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DuVall was first female LB Harbor commissioner, first woman president of Long Beach Bar Association

Louise M. DuVall, the first woman to serve on the Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners, died Saturday, April 19. She was 93.

She was appointed to two terms on the Harbor Commission, serving from Feb. 6, 1979 to July 18, 1990. She advocated for women to rise in the legal profession and the maritime industry.

“Louise led the way and broke through barriers for other women who would follow,” said current Harbor Commissioner Susan E. Anderson Wise, also an attorney, who speaks regularly to young career women about how DuVall inspired her. “Many women can be grateful to Louise for their positions and what they have been able to achieve.”

Known for her sense of humor, DuVall was active in the legal profession, shipping industry and the community. She was a past president and life member of the Pacific Coast Association of Port Authorities (which later became known as the Association of Pacific Ports), a member of the Maritime Transportation Research Board, chairwoman of the International Trade Committee of the Long Beach Economic Partnership, a board member of the Long Beach Symphony Association and a board member of the World Trade

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Born in Pittsburgh, Penn., DuVall moved to Long Beach in 1954.

While working during the day, she attended Southwestern University School of Law at night and was admitted to the California Bar in 1963.

In private practice, she specialized in corporate law and became one of Long Beach’s most prominent attorneys, according to a press release from the Port of Long Beach. She was the first woman president of the Long Beach Bar Association and was named “Lawyer of the Year” in 1992. DuVall was president of the Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce’s Women’s Council and the first woman to be elected to the Chamber board and to serve as an officer of the Chamber as vice president of Community Affairs.

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Louise M. DuVall, who was the first woman to serve on the Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners and the first female to be president of the Long Beach Bar Association, died on April 19 at the age of 93.

Four hospitalized aer two-vehicle collision in Signal Hill Lowell, Twain elementary schools Monday, April 21, at approximately 4:35am, Signal Hill Police Department (SHPD) officers earn National Green Ribbon awards wereOndispatched to the intersection of Orange Avenue and Spring Street regarding a roll-over traffic collision.

Upon arrival, officers found two vehicles involved– a black sedan and an ambulance. Occupants of the vehicles sustained minor to critical injuries, and all four occupants were transported to Long Beach Memorial Hospital for treatment, according to the SHPD. The investigation into the cause of the accident is ongoing.

“We are grateful for the assistance of the Long Beach Police Department, LA County Fire, Signal Hill Public Works and the Signal Hill Police Volunteers,” states a press release issued by the SHPD Monday morning.

Source: SHPD

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From left: U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and Acting Chair of the White House Council on Environmental Quality Mike Boot announce the Green Ribbon Schools award honorees on Earth Day. Lowell and Twain elementary schools in Long Beach are among the 2014 winners.

Acting Chair of the White House Council on Environmental Quality Mike Boots joined U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan on Tuesday, April 22, Earth Day, to announce that Lowell and Twain elementary schools in Long Beach are among the 2014 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools award honorees, according to the Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD).

The awards recognize exemplary efforts to reduce environmental impact and utility costs, promote better health and provide effective environmental education.

Secretary Duncan congratulated the winners for serving as examples for schools nationwide.

“What they have in common is a clear and compelling vision, outstanding teamwork and extraordinary leadership,” Duncan said of the honorees. “They demonstrate a real commitment to serving students with the most exceptional, healthy and sustainable learning environments and instruction you can find anywhere...

Thank you so much for the difference you make in the lives of your students and the example you set for all of us.”

Lowell and Twain are the only individual public schools statewide nominated by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson for this year’s national Green Ribbon awards. The other winners from California this year included San Domenico School, which is a private school in Marin County and the Encinitas Union School District, which won in the school-district category.

“This award represents the core and foundation of what makes Lowell a very special place for students, teachers, staff, families and our community,” Lowell Principal Sam Platis said. “A special thanks goes out to all of our teachers, school district staff, our PTA and our multiple award-winning Green Team, who have collaborated closely over the course of many years to make this accolade possible.

Our school, community and planet are a better place because of all of you.”

Twain Principal Ellen Ryan said her school’s Green Team and entire school community deserve the honor.

“Twain’s dedicated parents, students and staff have worked tirelessly to save energy and reduce waste, for instance, diverting 85 percent of lunchtime trash from landfills,” she said. “In the meantime, our students are learning valuable lessons about protecting the environment.”

Forty-eight schools were honored nationally, and nine school districts were honored for the District Sustainability Award. Duncan and Boots made the announcements at the U.S. Department of Education, in Washington, D.C. At Lowell, every child participates in the Learning Garden, totaling 8,000 instructional hours per year, according to the LBUSD, which also released the following information about the school: student Green Team members divert more than 28,000 gallons of classroom recyclables annually from the trash; Car Free Fridays, promoted and measured by the Student Council, eliminate more than 150 pounds of carbon dioxide per week and encourage exercise; fiftyfive percent of students walk or bike to school; and students take more than 15 walking field trips each year.

Lowell received Energy Star certification in 2012 with a score of 98.

The school district issued the following information about Twain: the school’s Green Team engages 35 percent of eligible students (grades 2 through 5) as active members but reaches the entire school community; a monthly “Bottles & Cans Day” earns the school $2,500 annually in recycling income; Twain is an American Heart Association Teaching Gardens School; and it received Energy Star certification in 2011 with a score of 97.

Hughes Middle School earned the National Green Ribbon Award last year. Longfellow Elementary School earned the National Green Ribbon Award in 2012, the inaugural year of the awards.

To view the announcement, visit ustream.tv/recorded/46544439 .

Source: LBUSD

Long Beach man dies in hospital while in police custody

A Long Beach man died in a local hospital last week while in custody of the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD), according to police.

On Thursday, April 10, the LBPD contacted 43-year-old Rolando Sanchez of Long Beach and a female subject in the area of 25th Street and Baltic Avenue on suspicion of narcotics activity. During the course of their investigation, officers arrested both subjects for possession of methamphetamine and booked them into the Long Beach City Jail, to await arraignment the following Monday.

In the early afternoon of Sunday, April 13, jail staff making rounds contacted Sanchez and noticed he was “acting abnormally,” according to LBPD. Although awake, Sanchez was unresponsive to questions about his behavior. Officers called in a nurse to assess his condition and decided to have paramedics transport him to a hospital for further evaluation.

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The Los Angeles County Coroner’s office is conducting an independent investigation to determine the cause of death, and the Long Beach Police Department Homicide Detail is also continuing their investigation into the incident.

Those with information should contact Long Beach Police Homicide Detectives Hugo Cortes and Peter Lackovic at (562) 570-7244.

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Whooping cough cases increasing in LB

Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, is on the rise in Long Beach, and city health officials are encouraging residents to immunize themselves and their families against the preventable disease.

“A recent rise in pertussis in the city of Long Beach serves as a reminder that all age groups need to be properly immunized against this highly contagious disease,” said Dr. Mitchell Kushner, health officer for the Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services.

So far this year, 42 confirmed cases of pertussis have been reported in Long Beach, but there have been no deaths. The majority of the cases are school-age children. Among the vaccine-preventable diseases, pertussis is the most common, according to health department.

Pertussis is a highly contagious disease that is spread by the coughing of an infected person. Unimmunized or incompletely immunized young infants are particularly vulnerable and at increased risk for severe complications. In these cases, parents, older siblings and others in the household are often the source of their infection. A typical case of pertussis in a child or adult starts with a cough and runny nose lasting up to two weeks, followed by weeks to months of rapid coughing fits.

Symptoms in young infants may be more variable and severe. Typically symptoms in young infants include intense coughing accompanied by a whooping sound and vomiting after coughing.

Those who suspect they or their child may have pertussis should contact a doctor immediately. Complications can include pneumonia, seizures and, in rare cases, death.

Although most children receive five doses of pertussis vaccine (DTaP) before kindergarten, immunization does not provide lifelong immunity. Because immunity wears off over time, booster doses are needed throughout life.

To ensure all family members are protected from pertussis, everyone in the FO LBA home should be vaccinated. Young children need five doses by kindergarten (ages 4 to 6). All students entering, advancing or transferring into 7th grade need proof of an adolescent whooping cough booster immunization (called “Tdap”). Pregnant women are recommended to receive a Tdap booster during their third trimester of each pregnancy, even if they got it before pregnancy.

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EYE ON CRIME Crimes reported by LBPD Council Districts 6, 7 & 8

Thursday, April 17 Residential burglary 10:20am– 400 block W. 20th St.

Grand theft auto 3pm– 100 block W. Arbor St.

Residential burglary 8:05pm– 2400 block Daisy Ave.

Friday, April 18 Residential burglary 1:36am– 2000 block Maine Ave.

Battery 6:30pm– 3000 block Magnolia Ave.

Residential burglary 9:09pm– 3700 block Lemon Ave.

Saturday, April 19 Grand theft auto 7:30am–3500 block Lewis Ave.

Robbery 12:14pm– 900 block E. 33rd St.

Residential burglary 3:35p.– 4200 block Linden Ave.

Residential burglary 8:30pm– 2900 block Magnolia Ave. Tuesday, April 22 Robbery 1:37pm– E. PCH/MLK Jr. Bl.

Residential burglary 1:56pm– 2400 block Oregon Ave. Stolen vehicle recovered 2:58pm– 200 block E. 47th St.

Residential burglary 9:07pm– 800 block W. 31st St.

Grand theft auto 10pm– 600 block Claiborne Dr.

Stolen vehicle recovered 9:24am– 3500 block Lewis Ave.

Wednesday, April 23 Residential burglary 12:46pm– 4200 block Chestnut Ave.

Residential burglary 9:56am– 3500 block Gundry Ave.

Battery 4:02pm– 1100 block E. 21st St.

Residential burglary 9:45am– 1000 block Clairborne Dr.

Battery 10:07am– PCH/Chestnut Ave.

Stolen vehicle recovered 6:16pm– 1200 block Cartagena St.

Grand theft auto 8:10pm– 600 block E. Wardlow Rd.

Residential burglary 500 block W. Wardlow Rd.

Sunday, April 20 Grand theft auto 1am– 2300 block Cedar Ave.

Residential burglary 12:11pm– 200 block E. Roosevelt Rd.

Stolen vehicle recovered 5:52pm– 100 block Eldridge St.

Assault 5:56pm– Oregon Ave./E. PCH

Grand theft auto 6pm– 3200 block Chestnut Ave.

Grand theft auto 8pm– 4500 block Gundry Ave.

Monday, April 21 Grand theft auto 9:30am– 1900 Pacific Ave.

Saturday, April 19 DUI 1:52am– California Ave./Vernon St. DUI 10:43pm– Cherry Ave./Skyline Dr. Sunday, April 20 Assault 1:46am– 2800 block Walnut Ave. Robbery 1:50am– 1300 block E. 29th St. Named suspect.

DUI 1:58am– 2400 block Cherry Ave. Monday, April 21 DUI 2:41am– Orange Ave./E. PCH

Commercial robbery 12:12pm– 900 block E. 33rd St.

Disorderly conduct under influence 5:30pm– 1800 block E. Willow St.

Stolen vehicle recovered 1:35pm– 100 block W. 49th St.

Tuesday, April 22 Commercial burglary 7:02am– 2400 block Cherry Ave.

Residential burglary 5:06pm– 2700 block Chestnut Ave.

Child abuse 2:46pm– 2200 block E. 21st St.

Residential burglary 6pm– 1 block W. Pleasant St.

Residential burglary 9:17pm– 1000 block E. Carson St. Crimes reported by SHPD Citywide

Thursday, April 17 Commercial burglary 3:50pm– 900 block E. 33rd St.

Friday, April 18 DUI 2:52am– E. Spring St./Atlantic Ave. DUI 4:53am– E. 32nd St./Orange Ave. Commercial robbery 10:23am– 3300 block E. PCH

Commercial burglary 11:30am– 700 block E. Spring St.

Buying/selling article with ID removed 11:32am– 1800 block Junipero Ave. Auto burglary 8pm– 1900 block Temple Ave.

Residential burglary 11:36am– 2100 block E. 21st St.

Petty theft 4:13pm– 700 block E. Spring St. Suspect in custody.

Carry switchblade knife 9:40pm– 1700 block Temple Ave. Suspect in custody.

Wednesday, April 23 Petty theft from auto 12:15am– 2300 block Cerritos Ave. Robbery 4am– E. Burnett St./Cherry Ave.

Auto burglary 8:11am– 3300 block Cerritos Ave.

Battery from spouse, cohabitant, date 1:20pm– 2200 block Ohio Ave. Petty theft 5:03pm– 700 block E. Spring St. Suspect in custody.

Auto burglary 6pm– 1000 block E. Burnett St.

Attempted auto burglary 10:30pm– Lemon Ave./E. Burnett St.

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APRIL 25, 2014

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Dana library in Bixby Knolls becomes beneficiary of New York Life grant

Debra Farnum

Photo by Isaiah Ryan

New York Life partner Mark McCollough reads a book to children at Dana Neighborhood Library in Bixby Knolls during this month’s First Fridays Art Walk.

New York Life insurance company has become a sponsor of the Dana Library in Bixby Knolls, according to the Long Beach Public Library Foundation (LBPLF). A Community Impact Grant of $10,000 that the company awarded to LBPLF will be applied toward the foundation’s award-winning family learning centers. New York Life has supported the Libraries for a total of $46,579 since 2010, according to LBPLF. New sponsorship signage at the Dana Branch was unveiled at a community event on April 4.

“We are grateful for New York Life’s investment in this program, which will have a lasting effect on the entire community,” said Sara Myers, executive director of LBPLF. “New York Life’s commitment has helped us serve thousands of families in Long Beach.”

New York Life’s Community Impact Grant program awards grants of up to $25,000 to local nonprofit organizations that address the needs of the community.

Two hundred sixty grants totaling more than $3.1 million have been awarded since the program’s inception in 2008, according to New York Life.

“New York Life strongly encourages our employees to give their time and talents to help make a difference in our community,” said Rick Alsagoff, financial services agent of the company’s Long Beach office.

Nancy Young, director of Development for LBPLF, said the grant will help fund the Dana Branch’s homework-assistance program, literacy center and computers for students to do school projects and for others to conduct job searches.

Source: LBPLF

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The Long Beach chapter of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) will present its 30th annual Spring Luncheon and Fashion Show on Saturday, April 26 at the Grand Event Center, 4101 E. Willow St., from 11am to 2pm. This year’s theme is “Women United: Embracing the Change.”

NCNW will honor three women who have dedicated many years to caring for and providing service to members throughout the community, according to the organization.

Debra Farnum, within her nursing profession, has been employed in and provided volunteer service in a number of nursing organizations and programs. During the 1998-1999 academic school year, she created the Nurses Against Asthma program for the Long Beach Unified School District. The program serviced over 700 families during its seven years of operation.

Farnum co-authored and was awarded a one-year grant for $90,000 through the Los Angeles Care Insurance for the program. She is a member of Beta Pi Sigma Sorority, Inc. (currently inactive) and NCNW. Jeanetta McAlpin has served as youth council member under the umbrella of the Pacific Gateway Workforce Investment Network since 1992. Her volunteer service extends to: St. Mary girls leadership development, in collaboration with Long Beach City College; the Commission on Youth and Children; and serving as commissioner at large representing all nine Long Beach council districts. She is listed on the city’s website as “expert in youth and children services.”

Deloris (Dee) Williams has worked for the City of Long Beach for more than 33 years in the Community Development Department, now known as Workforce Development, Pacific Gateway. During this time, she has worked as payroll clerk, office manager for the Youth Opportunity Center and administrative assistant for several officers. Rooted in Long Beach, she attended Whittier Elementary, Franklin Middle School, Poly High School and Long Beach City College. Her membership in NCNW spans 14 years, during which time she has served in a number of executive positions.

Carolyn Smith-Watts, Long Beach community activist and organizer, will again serve as mistress of ceremonies. The designs of Mr. C. Sophisticates-Silk will be featured in a fashion show, which Zina Bourda and Marsha Chapman co-chaired.

The public is invited. Donation is $75 per person. Proceeds will be used to fund ongoing programs such as NCNW’s annual Christmas food/toy drive for underprivileged families, a holiday celebration for seniors and an annual shopping spree for homeless persons in the community.

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COMMUNITY A 25, 2014 Hundreds of Signal Hill residents gather for 90th-anniversary event PRIL

Ashley Fowler Staff Writer

To observe the City of Signal Hill’s 90th anniversary, residents filled the community center on April 22 to si through decades of memorabilia displayed as a walking timeline of the City’s history. e reception Tuesday was one of two events planned to celebrate 90 years since the city was incorporated in 1924. The second event, a festival in the park, will take place from 2pm to 8pm on Saturday, June 21. The memorabilia presented at Tuesday’s event will also be on display during the festival.

Councilmember Lori Woods, who has led the preparations for these events, said she hoped residents would feel inspired to imagine the lives of the former residents.

For this reason, Woods said she wanted to make the historical displays interactive. Gloves were supplied to residents to handle the fragile documents that were not sealed in plastic.

Nate Brightman views memorabilia and displays during the City’s 90th-anniversary cel“It’s not a museum,” Woods said during the event. “Anything that’s covered in plastic, please pick up, ebration on April 22. read, share with your neighbor and discuss it. Anything that’s not, just find some gloves.”

She also chose to exclude information about the items on display. She wanted guests to discover the items as she did.

“Part of the enjoyment of studying history is to read the dates and events and times for yourself and discuss and verify your findings with others,” Woods said.

Community Services Director Pilar Alcivar-McCoy said she considered the event a success.

“We had way more people than we expected,” Alcivar-McCoy said.

“Lori has done an amazing job. She’s really put her heart and soul into it.”

Woods encouraged attendees to utilize several of the area’s older residents in attendance and ask them about their experiences growing up with the city. continued on page 9

From left: former Signal Hill Mayor and Councilmember Keaton King, who was born in 1924, and former treasurer Marjorie Grommé, born in 1919, were among those recognized by current Councilmember Lori Woods during the City’s 90thanniversary event.

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During the anniversary event, residents visit with former city treasurer and nonagenarian Marjorie Grommé (seated far left) and Signal Hill resident Clemencia Arroyo, who was born in 1925. continued from page 8

Former Mayor and Councilmember Keaton King, born in 1924, and former treasurer Marjorie Grommé, born in 1919, were among those recognized at the event. Resident Clemencia Arroyo, born in 1925, will also turn 90 next year.

Aer Woods and Mayor Ed Wilson finished introducing the nonagenarians, a duo played Jazz-Age tunes such as “Let’s Do It, Let’s Fall In Love” by Cole Porter and “I’ve Got Rhythm” by George Gershwin to a crowded room while guests sipped Champagne and grabbed a slice of birthday cake.

To see more photos om the 90th-anniversary celebration, go to signaltribune.com .

Photos by Ashley Fowler/Signal Tribune

Photos at the event show what were, at one time, the past, present and future views of the city.

Displays at the event feature photos, maps and documents related to the city of Signal Hill’s history.

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APRIL 25, 2014

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Ravenscro at Long Beach Playhouse

Vicki Paris Goodman Culture Writer

Photo by Jonathan David Lewis

Susan E. Taylor as Mrs. Ravenscroft and Noah Wagner as Inspector Ruffing in Long Beach Playhouse’s production of Ravenscroft

Imagine entering the Long Beach Playhouse’s Mainstage theatre to behold a dimly lit stage, at the center of which sits a staircase of exaggerated angular proportion. All around are Victorian-era furnishings, and the haunting strains of Albinoni’s “Adagio in G Minor” fill the space. All this is more than enough to set the mood for a deadly serious suspense thriller, or so one would think. What actually transpires is a psychological dark comedy at once frightening and hysterically funny.

Set in 1905, Ravenscroft, written by Don Nigro and directed by Mitchell Nunn, begins soberly enough. Inspector Ruffing (Noah Wagner) arrives at the rather depressing English country estate to investigate the death of a young man at the manor house the prior evening. The man had fallen down the staircase under mysterious circumstances.

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Wagner’s Ruffing evolves from expert police detective to fallible man pushed to the limit by sheer frustration. His patience for what appears to be a plethora of lies eventually wears thin, and he liberally takes to the wine carafe as a result of the strain.

Wit and sarcasm hijack his demeanor. More humor.

Thomas’s Mrs. French reveals a mean streak that scares the pants off Tegman’s poor, whiny Dolly, the drama queen.

Tales of sexual escapades, closeted skeletons and heartwrenching circumstances finally see light of day. Even Ruffing narrowly escapes harm.

After the women’s secrets come out, having surprised even the others among them, the only entirely unexpected outcome turns out to be the truth of the matter.

So let’s summarize. The play’s somber beginning gives way to comedy that our distrust renders mildly disturbing. Deliberate lies turn out to be mostly truth, unbeknownst to even the liars. The humor and suspense build gradually to a chaotic and uproarious climax that ultimately descends into farce. When have you ever seen such a play?

Ravenscroft continues at the Long Beach Playhouse Studio Theatre through May 11.

Cost is $24 for general-admission tickets, $21 for seniors and $14 for students with valid ID. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, with Sunday matinees at 2pm. The Long Beach Playhouse is located at 5021 E. Anaheim St. Call (562) 494-1014, option 1, for reservations and information.

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(Madeleine Cheezum), the beautiful but decidedly hapless governess who is one of five women living at the house. Two others are maid Dolly (Jessica Tegman) and housekeeper Mrs. French (Stephanie Thomas). I always thought a maid and a housekeeper were the same thing, but I digress…

The chuckles begin when the character of Mrs. Ravenscroft (Susan E. Taylor) takes the stage.

Taylor leads the amateur cast, all of whom could pass for professional actors. They are that good.

Mrs. R is one of those women who utters her every thought in a generally stream-of-consciousness style. Her prolific verbal tangents and considerable inhibition combine to surprise and humor the audience at almost every turn. Taylor is spectacular in the role, as is Chelsea Mckenzie playing the part of Mrs. R’s highly sensitive 17-year-old daughter Gillian. Gilllian is so prone to impulse that we are meant to doubt her very sanity, and we do. Still, her childlike fantasies, raw intelligence and innocent insistence on the existence of a ghost in the house are sheer delight.

As Ruffing proceeds with his interrogations, each of the women eventually winds up a suspect, even young Gillian. The explanations told by the house’s five occupants not only contradict each other but seem to change with each seemingly earnest telling. In addition, Ruffing discovers that Mr. Ravenscroft had died the same way just three months earlier!

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Books, movies and CDs aren’t the only things library patrons can check out at Long Beach’s main branch. For one day only, Saturday, May 31 from 1pm to 4 pm, the Main Library, in collaboration with the Long Beach Time Exchange, the Long Beach Free School and the youth organization Eayikes, will expand their offerings to include people.

Human libraries are events that promote tolerance and celebrate differences by setting up space for one-on-one conversation between participants, or “readers,” and people from various unique backgrounds, or “human books.” Just like at regular libraries, readers “check out” a book they’re interested in to learn more about the subject. Unlike regular books, readers can ask human books questions and engage in discussion.

Those interested in nominating someone to be a “book” can do so until the end of April through the Long Beach Time Exchange by emailing lbtimeexchange@gmail.com and putting “Human Library Book Nomination” in the subject line. Organizers are specifically looking for people who have a unique story to tell and are comfortable discussing their “subject” and receiving respectful/non-rude questions from participants.

Past human library books have included vegans, funeral directors, immigrants, police, people with disabilities, drag queens, cancer patients, ex-gang members, people who are HIV-positive, graffiti artists, people who are transgender and former prostitutes. So far, the Long Beach Human Library’s collection of “books” includes a formerly incarcerated woman who helps other women with similar backgrounds to transition back into community life, a transgender person, an advocate for public breastfeeding and a retired cop.

The first human library was held in 2000 in Copenhagen, Denmark by the five youth activists behind Stop the Violence, an organization created in response to a friend’s stabbing. The idea for human libraries came when they were encouraged to come up with dialogue-inducing, antiviolence activities for a local festival. Their concept focused on breaking down prejudice through peaceful conversation and storytelling.

Since then, hundreds of human-library events have been created all over the world. In Southern California, the Santa Monica Public Library hosted one in 2008.

The Main Library is located at 101 Pacific Ave. To learn more about Long Beach Public Library services and events, call (562) 570-7500 or visit lbpl.org . For more information about the human library, contact Rachael Rifkin at lifestories2day@gmail.com .

The Catalyst Network of Communities is a 501c3 nonprofit socialimpact organization helping people to connect, collaborate and share resources by creating projects that inspire empathy and understanding between people.

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Exhibit to feature five emerging Los Angeles-based artists

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Musical Theatre West awards eight scholarships to local high-school students

Musical Theatre West’s fundraising auxiliary the Footlighters recently presented eight local high-school students with $1,000 scholarships at their annual scholarship luncheon at The Grand in Long Beach.

The scholarships were established in 2005, and each year students audition for them. Early in the year applications are sent to about 60 schools in LA and Orange counties asking teachers to recommend their top musical-theatre performers to apply.

This year 34 students auditioned, representing seven LA County high schools and eight Orange County high schools.

The winners selected were: Zofia Weretka, a senior from Orange County School of the Arts; Tovi Wayne, a senior from Huntington Beach High School; D’Arcy Green, a senior from Tesoro High School; Shane Satterfield, a senior from La Habra High School; and Kelsey Smith, a senior from LA County High School for the Arts.

Musical Theatre West also awards three other scholarships through this program that were established by family and community funds. This year’s winner of the Ken & Dottie Reiner Scholarship is Rosie McDonald, a senior from Orange County High School of the Arts. The winner of the 2014 Jan Ritschel Scholarship is Shiloh Orr, a senior from Huntington Beach High School. The recipient of the 2014 John Bisom Scholarship is Quintan Craig, a senior from Valley Christian High School.

For more information on Musical Theatre West’s Footlighters Scholarship, contact Jenny Jacobs at jenny@musical.org .

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The above image is a detail of an untitled solvent print on canvas by Miguel Angel Mejía, who was born in 1984 in Sinaloa, Mexico. He now lives and works in Southern California and is a graduate candidate at the Brooks Institute MFA program in Santa Barbara. He holds a bachelor’s degree in multimedia production engineering from ULSA Noroeste in Ciudad Obregon, Mexico. He works in photography and interactive installations, addressing topics in Mexican politics, history and poverty.

The Museum of Latin-American Art (MoLAA) and the Arts Council for Long Beach will open the exhibit Distant Parallels at The Collaborative, 421 W. Broadway, on Saturday, April 26, from 7pm to 9pm. Admission is free, and the exhibit will run through July 9, 2014.

Distant Parallels reflects upon the Latin-American diaspora through family-based investigation and broader cultural research, exploring topics of home, homeland, anonymity and representation in new works by five emerging Los Angeles-based artists.

Miguel Ángel Mejía draws parallels between life on both sides of the Mexico-U.S. border in his documentation of child labor in urban areas. In his larger photographs, Mejía captures the desolate landscape of wastelands in Ciudad Obregon, Sonora and Riverside, California– images that, without a label, cannot be identified as existing in one country or another.

Adriana Baltazar presents a recorded online search of objects, remedies and myths as her grandmother describes them on a long-distance call from Michoacán, Mexico. Baltazar’s search leads to contemporary images connecting Michoacán’s longstanding indigenous culture with today’s organic food and health trends.

Personal history also informs the installation and selection of magazine-page paintings by Ramiro Gomez Jr. Using his own work experience in the service industry as reference, Gomez paints faceless maids, caretakers and gardeners directly over photographs of the pristine homes and spaces they maintain.

Exploring language, semantics and the desire to project meaning onto undeciphered glyphs, Gala Porras-Kim recreates an Olmec stone known as the Mojarra Stela. In the exhibition, visitors are invited to create a crayon rubbing directly over the stone and take away an impression of the stela’s surface.

Similarly, Luis Ernesto Zavala extracts pages and images from comic books, Mexican household products and neighborhood signage in order to fill them with new meanings. Subjects in his paintings are coded with brands and objects harvested from interchangeable experiences of his childhood in Mexico and his life in Los Angeles. Porras-Kim and Zavala explore new voids created by cultural diaspora– the ongoing movement of art and ideas across geopolitical boundaries.

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MoLAA passes American Alliance of Museums’ core documents verification

The Museum of Latin American Art (MoLAA) has passed the American Alliance of Museums’ (AAM) core documents verification, according to MoLAA. The AAM, the national professional organization for the museum industry, has verified that MoLAA has an educational mission and ethics, planning, emergency and collections stewardship policies in place that reflect standard practices of professional museums. These elements were evaluated because they are deemed essential for every institution that identifies itself as a professional member of the museum field, according to MoLAA. “One reason that MOLAA undertook this outside review was to show both our stakeholders and the public that the museum has policies and plans in place that are essential to good museum management and provide our staff and board with the structure, ethical grounding and accountability needed to make consistent, informed decisions for the good of our public and in support of our mission and sustainability,” states a press release issued by MoLAA this week. “Another reason that MoLAA went through the process of core documents verification is that it is one of the required steps towards receiving AAM accreditation, the highest national recognition of a museum, which is one of

MoLAA’s goals.”

Stuart A. Ashman, MoLAA’s president and CEO said his staff is very pleased to be recognized for the achievement. “The process of

self-examination and the refinement of our documents was an invaluable exercise for the museum,” he said.

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Courtesy Dyana Dulin

Dyana Dulin (center) receives the Volunteer Merit Award presented by the California Park and Recreation Society District 10 at an awards banquet on April 17. During her years as a volunteer, Dulin served as a member of Friends of Signal Hill Cultural Arts and assisted with events such as the Show & Sell art show, family art-making workshops and concerts in the park. She has also volunteered for events such as the annual Spring Fest and Halloween carnival. Heidi Mazas (left), recreation coordinator for the City of Signal Hill, and Pilar Alcivar-McCoy (right), community services director, joined Dulin on stage.

Photos by Neena Strichart/Signal Tribune

Earlier this week on Cherry Avenue, Public Works staff member Lou Guzman (above) installs the first banner celebrating the 90th anniversary of the city of Signal Hill. A total of 120 banners have been sponsored by businesses and individuals to commemorate the city’s nonagenarian status. Located along Cherry Avenue and Willow Street, the banners will remain in place through the end of November. The colorful signs will continue to be installed through the first part of May.

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Lance Woods, a local real-estate agent and husband of Signal Hill Councilmember Lori Woods, applauded the district’s educational plans but sympathized with Tanouchev, adding that some residents are worried that students might venture up Hill Street into Signal Hill’s hilltop community, which has already experienced incidents of vandalism, including reports of people throwing rocks into windows.

“We have beautiful trails and beautiful parks in Signal Hill, and I can’t tell you how much people want to graffiti it and bang them up,” he said. “Now we’re going to have 840 kids. How many of these kids are going to get released … come up the hill and go into those neighborhoods and jump in and go into the pools and do all of this?”

Signal Hill city officials voiced their own concerns.

Vice Mayor Larry Forester said he plans to “fight” LBUSD on approving a negative declaration rather than an environmental impact report (EIR), which was required for the scrapped elementaryschool proposal.

“The parameters have changed enough that I would probably ask for a full EIR and not a negative [declaration],” he told the LBUSD officials. “I would fight you on that, [on behalf of] the City of Signal Hill, just so you know.”

In an interview with the Signal Tribune, Forester said his “biggest concern” is the traffic impacts to the four-way intersection at Hill Street and Obispo Avenue, recommending a traffic light be installed.

Corman noted that student drop-off at the high school’s entrance would be along Obispo Avenue, just before Hill Street, which would be widened and have a new sidewalk.

She added that the school’s sports fields, which would mainly be used for soccer and track-and-field in addition to possibly some tennis and basketball courts, would face Redondo Avenue. The school’s sports fields and gymnasium would be smaller than those at larger high schools that have their own football teams, Corman said.

Additionally, the new high school will include a library, an administration building and a multi-purpose room, in addition to a central courtyard, various laboratories and 31 classrooms. A covered amphitheater and dining area are expected to provide common areas for student gatherings.

Another concern, however, was the school district’s plans to clean up oilwell contamination on the site.

Nghi Nghiem, a consultant for LBUSD who is managing the project, confirmed that the site currently has one abandoned oil well and an oil pipeline, which the district plans to remediate through the state’s Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC).

But Colleen Doan, Signal Hill’s associate planner, indicated during the meeting the need for the school district to get certification from California’s Division of Oil, Gas and Geothermal Resources (DOGGR), which in 2010 changed its regulations for signing off on developments proposed over or near abandoned oil wells.

“I’m just hoping that you got [the certification] a couple years ago before [DOGGR] changed their rules because it’s harder to get certification now– almost impossible,” Doan said.

Corman said the district plans to get all state-permit approvals in the next few months after receiving formal comments from the cities of Signal Hill and Long Beach.

By next month, the district is expected to start the first phase of the project, which will include site preparation. Trucks and heavy equipment are expected to haul dirt and materials between the hours of 7am and 7pm Mondays through Fridays and between 9am and 6pm on Saturdays, with no work being done on Sundays.

School officials said they expect the entire project to be completed by September 2016.

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1936 for flooding control. In 1950, four baseball fields were built after the flood-detention basin was green-lit to include recreational space. Initially, four baseball diamonds were constructed.

By 1962, a fifth baseball diamond and a soccer field were approved. In 1975, soccer field irrigation and unpaved parking were added. In 1977, 1993 and 1995, the City approved lighting upgrades.

But by 2000, the site’s irrigation system had deteriorated so drastically that the fields returned to dirt and the poor conditions prompted league play to be discontinued.

The Salvation Army then became involved in the project in 2005. The organization was interested in transforming the park into a $140-million Ray and Joan Kroc Corps community center, but only if the City of Long Beach could raise $15 million of its own funds to invest in the facility.

Plans for the pricey community center included an education and community building, a gymnasium with four basketball courts, an amphitheater and three pools.

However, the City only raised about half of that figure, and the Salvation Army pulled out. For those involved with the project, this was a major letdown.

“We were all pretty upset,” Knabe said.

But on Wednesday, Knabe and Andrews were all smiles as they unveiled the new park to hundreds of residents and City officials.

Mayor Bob Foster called the new Chittick Field “a jewel right in the middle of the city.”

“What a great place to come now,” Foster said.

Congratulations and thanks were given by Frank Komin of Occidental Petroleum, former NFL player Willie McGinest and Mayor Bob Foster, as well as musical performances from Andrews’s grandchildren and former American Idol contestant Clint Jun Gamboa.

Immediately following the event, younger athletes were invited to play on the field, but not without a warning from Andrews.

“Little baby kids, if you come out here and mess this up, I’m telling you, it’s on,” Andrews said.

“This is something that will last forever if you take care of it. Treat it like you’d treat your little brothers and sisters.” ß

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Former American Idol contestant Clint Jun Gamboa of Long Beach sings The National Anthem during the April 23 grand reopening of Chittick Field.

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During the April 23 grand reopening of Chittick Field, Los Angeles County 4th District Supervisor Don Knabe shares some of his experiences playing at the park when he was a kid.

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TST2633 NoTICE oF TRUSTEE'S SAlE APN: 7216-021-032 Property : 2601 E 19th St #17, Signal Hill, CA 90755 Title Order No. : 730-1304051-70 Trustee Sale No. : 2850009805-F00 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED March 17, 2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On May 16, 2014, Sage Point Lender Services, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT drawn on a state or national bank, cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN BELOW MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST Executed by: Carl W Porter, a Single Man Recorded on March 25, 2008, as Instrument No. 20080506320, of Official Records, in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California Date of Sale: May 16, 2014 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2601 E 19TH ST #17, SIGNAL HILL, CA 90755 APN# 7216-021-032 The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Sale is $353,071.10. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to the return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 855-880-6845 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.NATIONWIDEPOSTING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 2850-009805-F00. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: April 16, 2014 Sage Point Lender Services, LLC 400 Exchange, Suite 110 Irvine, CA 92602 949-265-9940 Iuliia Calloway FOR TRUSTEE'S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 855-880-6845 or visit WWW.NATIONWIDEPOSTING.COM SAGE POINT LENDER SERVICES, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NPP0229724 To: SIGNAL TRIBUNE PUB: 04/25/2014, 05/02/2014, 05/09/2014

TST4609 / 2014 068665 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: WATER FRONT PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES, 5170 Colorado St., Long Beach, CA 90814. Registrant: SEANY RENFROW, 5170 Colorado St., Long Beach, CA 90814.

This business is conducted by: an Individual.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Seany Renfrow. The registrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on March 13, 2014.

NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize

PUBLIC NOTICES

the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: April 4, 11, 18, 25, 2014.

TST4610 / 2014 070659 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: EAO CONSULTING, 1832 Montair Ave., Long Beach, CA 90815. Registrant: JEANETTE K. GRZESIK, 1832 Montair Ave., Long Beach, CA 90815. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Jeanette K. Grzesik. The registrant has begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. The registrant began using this fictitious business name on March 5, 2014.

This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on March 17, 2014. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: April 4, 11, 18, 25, 2014.

TST4613 / 2014 081092 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: BETTER ENERGY SOLUTIONS, 7890 E. Spring St. #16D, Long Beach, CA 90815.

Registrant: THOMAS KAZUMA HUNT, 7890 E. Spring St. #16D, Long Beach, CA 90815.

This business is conducted by: an Individual.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Thomas Kazuma Hunt. The registrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on March 26, 2014.

NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: April 4, 11, 18, 25, 2014.

TST4614 / 2014 081983 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: SCHOOL OF HEALING MARTIAL ARTS, 5707 Candlewood St., Lakewood, CA 90713. Registrant: DANIEL HOOVER, 5707 Candlewood St., Lakewood, CA 90713. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Daniel Hoover.

The registrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on March 27, 2014. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: April 4, 11, 18, 25, 2014.

TST4615 / 2014 086409 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: CLEAN & CLEAR JANITORIAL MAINENANCE, 175 E. Ellis St., Long Beach, CA 90805. Registrant: DAVID NUNEZ, 175 E. ELLIS St., Long Beach, CA 90805. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: David Nunez. The registrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on April 1, 2014. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: April 4, 11, 18, 25, 2014.

TST4616 / 2014 087593 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as: 1. HARMONY WORLD IMPORTS, 2. RUSTIC FURNITURE, 3440 E. Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90803. Registrants: 1.

BHADRASEN NEGI, 2. ANITA NEGI, 3440 E. Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90803. This business is conducted by: a Married Couple. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Bhadrasen Negi.

The registrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on April 2, 2014. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: April 4, 11, 18, 25, 2014.

TST4617 / Case No. NS026942 oRDER To SHoW CAUSE FoR CHANGE oF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, 275 Magnolia Ave., Long Beach, CA 90802.

PETITION OF Kanelin Monroe Howard.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner KANELIN MONROE HOWARD, filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: KANELIN MONROE HOWARD. to Proposed Name: KAELIN DESHAWN BAKER. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, shy the petition for change of name should not be granted.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: MAY 8, 2014; Time: 8:30 am.; Dept.

S26, Room 5500. The address of the court is the same as above. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, THE SIGNAL TRIBUNE, 939 E. 27th. Street, Signal Hill, CA 90755: April 4, 11, 18, 25, 2014. ___//ss//___ Michael P. Vicencia, Judge of the Superior Court Dated: January 8, 2014

TST4618 / 2014 074467 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: MANCHESTER DISTRIBUTION, 3517 Ransom St., Long Beach, CA 90804. Registrant: ENRIQUE VILLEGAS-PADILLA, 3517 Ransom St., Long Beach, CA 90804. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Enrique VillegasPadilla. The registrant has begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. The registrant began using this fictitious business name on March 20, 2014. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on March 20, 2014. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: April 4, 11, 18, 25, 2014.

TST4619 / 2014 069340 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: MONCURE FORENSIC INVESTIGATIONS, 3846 Lime Ave., Long Beach, CA 90807.

Registrant: CARMEN MONCURE, 3846 Lime Ave., Long Beach, CA 90807. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Carmen Moncure. The registrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on March 14, 2014. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: April 11, 18, 25, & May 2, 2014.

TST4620 / 2014 071426 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: MELVIN RANDALL EXPRESS, 1805 E. Wardlow Rd. Apt. 12, Long Beach, CA 90807.

Registrant: MELVIN CALVIN RANDALL, 1805 E. Wardlow Rd. Apt. 12, Long Beach, CA 90807. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Melvin Calvin Randall. The registrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on March 17, 2014.

NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: April 11, 18, 25, & May 2, 2014.

TST4621 / 2014 089884 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: FINAL TOUCH HARDWARE AND DECORATIONS, 3615 Elm Ave. Apt. 24, Long Beach, CA 90807. Registrant: RICHARD BEIGEL, 3615 Elm Ave. Apt. 24, Long Beach, CA 90807. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Richard Beigel. The registrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on April 3, 2014. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: April 11, 18, 25, & May 2, 2014.

TST4622 / 2014 093622 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: P&M SALES, 15721 Passage Ave. 1, Paramount, CA 90723. Registrant: PENNY MARIE HAMBRICK, 15721 Passage Ave. 1, Paramount, CA 90723. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Penny Marie Hambrick. The registrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on April 8, 2014. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: April 11, 18, 25, & May 2, 2014.

TST4624 / Case No. TS017297 oRDER To SHoW CAUSE FoR CHANGE oF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, 200 West Compton Blvd., Compton, CA 90220.

PETITION OF Ashley Williams.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner ASHLEY WILLIAMS, filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: AIDEN ANTHONY DAVIS, to Proposed Name: AIDEN ANTHONY WILLIAMS. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, shy the petition for change of name should not be granted.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: MAY 15, 2014; Time: 9:00 am.; Dept. B. The address of the court is the same as above.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, THE SIGNAL TRIBUNE, 939 E. 27th. Street, Signal Hill, CA 90755: April 18, 25, & May 2, 9, 2014. ___//ss//___ William Barry, Judge of the Superior Court Dated: April 11, 2014 TST2625 / 2014 090263 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as: BLUEPRINT YOUR SPACE, 3625 Olive Ave., Long Beach, CA 90807. Registrant: 1. DEBORAH BOELSEN, 3625 Olive Ave., Long Beach, CA 90807, 2. SEUNGEE SONG, 1012 Amelia Dr., Long Beach, CA 90807. This business is conducted by: a General Partnership.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Deborah Boelsen.

The registrants have not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on April 4, 2014. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: April 18, 25, & May 2, 9, 2014.

TST4629 / Case No. NS028701 oRDER To SHoW CAUSE FoR CHANGE oF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, 275 Magnolia Ave., Long Beach, CA 90802.

PETITION OF Teang Te. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner TEANG PAULINA VOUCH TE, filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: TEANG PAULINA VOUCH TE. to Proposed Name: PAULINA TEANG TE DAVIS. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, shy the petition for change of name should not be granted.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: MAY 27, 2014; Time: 8:30 am.; Dept.

S26, Room 5500. The address of the court is the same as above. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, THE SIGNAL TRIBUNE, 939 E. 27th. Street, Signal Hill, CA 90755: April 18, 25, & May 2, 9, 2014. ___//ss//___ Michael P. Vicencia, Judge of the Superior Court Dated: April 9, 2014

TST2627 / 2014 099290 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: 1. PACIFIC CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, 2.

PACIFIC WEALTH MANAGEMENT, 1600 Stanton Place #19, Long Beach, CA 90804.

Registrant: DAVID JONATHAN CHAN, 1600 Stanton Place #19, Long Beach, CA 90804.

This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: David Jonathan Chan. The registrant has begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. The registrant began using this fictitious business name on November 9, 2011. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on April 14, 2014. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: April 18, 25, & May 2, 9, 2014.

APRIL 25, 2014

TST2628 / 2014 099756 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: 1. GLOBAL PRODUCE GROUP, 2.

GLOBAL PRODUCE TRADE, 3. INTERNATIONAL PRODUCE TRADE, 4. WORLD PRODUCE TRADDE, 2212 Sea Ridge Dr., Signal Hill, CA 90755. Registrant: TODD JONES, 2212 Sea Ridge Dr., Signal Hill, CA 90755. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

Signed: Todd Jones. The registrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on April 14, 2014. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: April 18, 25, & May 2, 9, 2014.

TST2631 / 2014 103414 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: ORCHID NAILS & SPA, 456 W. Anaheim St., Long Beach, CA 90813. Registrant: NANCY ORTEGA, 2425 Earl Ave., Long Beach, CA 90806. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Nancy Ortega. The registrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on April 21, 2014. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: April 25, & May 2, 9, 16, 2014.

TST2632 / 2014 104485 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: NEW WEST TOURS & CHARTERS, 925 Gladys Ave., Long Beach, CA 90804. Registrant: ERIC CAMPOS, 925 Gladys Ave., Long Beach, CA 90804. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Eric Campos. The registrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on April 17, 2014. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: April 25, & May 2, 9, 16, 2014.

TST2634 / 2014 109612 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: PET PANTRY, 1929 E. 28th St., Signal Hill, CA 90755. Registrant: PATTY VANWINKLE, 1929 E. 28th St., Signal Hill, CA 90755. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Patty Vanwinkle. The registrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on April 23, 2014. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: April 25, & May 2, 9, 16, 2014.

TST2635 / 2014 082332 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as: 1. BRIGHT FOOTPRINT, 2. BRIGHT FOOT PRINT, 3. BRIGHTFOOTPRINT, 1165 E. San Antonio Dr., Long Beach, CA 90807. Registrants: 1. KELLY HULL, 2.

HAMISH WRIGHT, 1165 E. San Antonio Dr., Long Beach, CA 90807. This business is conducted by: a General Partnership. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Kelly Hull. The registrants have begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. The registrants began using this fictitious business names on January 1, 2014. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on March 27, 2014. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: April 25, & May 2, 9, 16, 2014.

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known auctioneers in the past. Back in Indiana, in my neighborhood, there was an auctioneer, and I’d gone to a lot of auctions when I was a kid and growing up. And then I’ve been an auction buyer for a long time. So I thought, “You know, I think I can be an auctioneer.” So I went to auctioneer school in Missouri. I looked it up, found out what the best auction school was and went back there, got my training to be a bid-caller and then came back here with the thought that, “Well, I’ll be a principal for three or four more years, and then that’ll be it.”

Fraley’s wife, who had been working for the school district, had to quit that job to help run the auctioning business Fraley started while he did the bid-calling. Fraley’s specialty in bid-calling, naturally, was with movie-related memorabilia– a “calling” he fine-tuned as he worked with Executive Collectibles Gallery in Newport Beach and the Corona-based collectibles company Odyssey Group/Publications.

They’d lease out a hotel or a big auditorium somewhere, and we’d have a big, two-day auction and sell nothing but movie posters and autographs and props that they’d used in movies and so forth. And we did well– very, very well. In fact, we were the first ones– I was the bid-caller now, I didn’t own the company or anything. I was just their bid-caller.

But I knew the business; I knew what I was selling. More so than what they did, really. They relied on me for a backPhoto by Scott Bosco ground of the lifetime of knowledge of going to the movies. I’ve always done that, ever since I was a kid in Converse, Indiana, where we had a little walk-in movie, and that was one of the primary entertainment things in town. They Fraley in front of a French movie poster for the Sergio Leone spaghetti Western The Good, The Bad and The Ugly changed the reel four times a week.

Would you describe that theatre?

Well, there’s not a lot to do in that little town of 947 people, unless you played sports, which I did, or unless you played music, which I did, or be in plays, which I did. Everybody did that.

What sports did you play?

Basketball, baseball and ran track... late spring, summer, early fall, you didn’t have that much to do, because we didn’t have things like summer leagues and stuff of that type. You were on your own. But movies– this guy would bring in– he, his wife and their three girls would roll up the projector, and he’d rent the films, and he’d ride over from Peru, [Indiana], which is quite a way, and he would lease this empty lot right in the heart of town, put up a plywood fence around it, brought in park benches and [put] sawdust all over the ground, because it would get muddy... and every Wednesday night, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, he’d have a different movie, and it cost 10 cents, and, when I got to be 12 years old, it cost 14 cents, but I still went.

“I was 6 years old,

My folks found no harm in me seeing all these movies.

They weren’t like they are today. [It was] cowboys galore and all that kind of stuff. But I became passionate about movies, and I became very knowledgeable, started reading and getting magazines and anything I could that had to do with movies. I was 6 years old, and I’d just Max Fraley, on his roots in walk three blocks downtown and go into this outdoor, becoming a “film fanatic” walk-in movie. But so did all the farmers and everybody else. The place was usually pretty well filled up–the park benches, you know? And, every once in a while, he had some really good films. It was just something to pass the time, but some of us– I had some buddies– were very into that type of thing, and I carried that with me all this time.

and I’d just walk three blocks downtown and go into this outdoor, walk-in movie.

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In the 1970s and ‘80s, Fraley joined a trivia group. He also competed in a local newspaper’s trivia contest for more than a decade (for which he says he frequently ranked on top, thanks to the “sponge” in his brain that easily absorbs loads of information and also steered him into the world of television game shows.)

I remember on The Joker’s Wild, one of the big questions that won me some pretty good bucks, for those days... was a question about the movie The Bridge on the River Kwai, and I knew what the colonel’s name was and who played the role and how it came to be, and it got me into the finals.

More about Fraley’s life will be published in next week’s issue of the Signal Tribune.

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