Lakewood Community News - September 2020

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Volume 40 Number 09

September 2020

This year's Lakewood Beautiful City service information awards given to proud homeowners for Labor Day

One of the 2020 Lakewood Beautiful award-winning homes.

The Lakewood Beautiful Home Awards program marked its 37th anniversary this year, with 51 recognized homes chosen from 146 nominated residences.

You can see a photo gallery of homes at www.lakewoodcity. org/LakewoodBeautfulWinners.

Twenty-two homes received the “Beautiful Home Award” for their hard work and commitment to maintaining their homes and gardens, with 19 earning Honorable Mentions.

In the “Transformation Award” category, 10 homeowners were honored for making

significant improvements to their home’s exterior or landscaping in the past three years.

Thirteen of the 51 homes also earned Water Wise Awards for using efficient irrigation and drought-tolerant landscaping while maintaining a beautiful yard and home.

Normally, Lakewood Beautiful winners are honored at a community reception, but because of COVID-19, this year Lakewood City Council Members are delivering a congratulatory lawn sign to each winner at their home in a physically distant and safe manner.

Lakewood Beautiful’s judges, who include a landscape architect, Community Development specialist, and local realtor who rotates every year, expressed appreciation to all of the Lakewood Beautiful-nominated homes that display a pride of ownership and care and help make Lakewood’s neighborhoods so appealing.

When caring, committed residents invest in and care for their homes and yards, property values for everyone get a boost and the community becomes a stronger, safer place. ♦

Lakewood City Hall is closed on Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day. Trash pickup will continue without interruption. However, there will be no street sweeping, no makeup sweep and no street-sweeping related parking enforcement on Labor Day. DASH Transit service will not be available on Labor Day. When City Hall is closed, here is how you can report a non-emergency issue: • Call and leave a message for the customer service department at 562-866-9771, extension 2140, or send an email to service1@lakewoodcity. org. We will answer messages on the next business day.

• Submit a non-emergency service request online at www. lakewoodcity.org/service.

• Use the Lakewood Connect app for your smartphone to report an issue, ask a question or give input to the City of Lakewood. The app is available from both the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store as a free download.

For emergency service requests like downed tree limbs or water main leaks, please phone 562-866-9771 and follow the recorded instructions to page a 24-hour city emergency staff member.

For questions or requests regarding trash and disposal services, contact EDCO Disposal at 562-531-3054. ♦

Patriot Day ceremony livestreamed this year

You can help Lakewood students Lakewood residents. After very modest expenses, 100% of donations reach kids enrolled in Lakewood schools.

Donating is easy. Just go to www.lakewoodcity.org/donateLEF. See a video and learn more at www.lakewoodcity. org/LEFvideo. ♦ Thanks to donations of all sizes from Lakewood residents and businesses, the Lakewood Education Foundation (LEF) has been able to give grants for hundreds of educational improvement projects in Lakewood schools since 2003. This shows the importance that Lakewood residents and businesses place on our local schools...and the trust they place in LEF to select worthy projects.

In this special COVID-19 year, LEF is having a harder time than usual raising funds.

LEF will be working with Lakewood teachers to identify how they can utilize proceeds raised to assist in this new and challenging environment of distance learning.

You can help for this coming school year by making a donation. Any size is appreciated and put to good use. LEF is a non-profit agency run by

Presentation of the colors at the Patriot Day ceremony.

The City of Lakewood will solemnly commemorate Patriot Day with a livestreamed flag-lowering ceremony beginning at 6:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 11.

Although the community cannot safely gather as in past years because of COVID-19, you can join in the commemoration of Patriot Day at 6:30 p.m. by tuning in to Lakewood’s City TV channel 31 or the city’s website at www. lakewoodcity.org/CityTVlive.

The 30-minute ceremony will include the presentation of the colors, remarks from Mayor Todd Rogers and a brief musical performance. Pastor Tim Buzbee will lead a moment of silence before the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department trumpet players play Taps as our nation’s flag is lowered for the night.

Since first gathering two weeks

after the horrific events of September 11, 2001, Lakewood residents have come together annually to remember the victims of the terrorist attacks and pay tribute to the U.S. military personnel and public safety first responders who protect and serve us at home and abroad. ♦

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Ways to keep from feeling isolated in the COVID era

By Mayor Todd Rogers

In the fight against the coronavirus, public health experts have encouraged us to stay home as much as possible, avoid gathering outside our immediate household, and wear masks and maintain our physical distance when we are out and about.

On behalf of our community and the Lakewood City Council, I thank you for the sacrifices that you have personally made in that regard. When we as a society follow these health precautions, we make a notable difference in reducing the number of people who catch COVID-19.

Unfortunately, one of the unintended consequences of the health restrictions has been that some folks…particularly seniors…have become more isolated and without much social interaction. We know that engaging with people is a natural and necessary need for all of us as human beings. And we want you to know that your City of Lakewood is looking for ways to help.

I want to share some helpful re-

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sources for people of any age who may need a friendly face or voice to reach out to and connect with: • Lakewood’s Meals on Wheels is a community-based program providing homebound seniors and others with low-cost or even free meals. While volunteers practice physical distancing when making deliveries, they can still have conversations at the front door when dropping off meals. It’s a great way for Lakewood seniors to still have some daily interaction with a friendly volunteer. You can register for Meals on Wheels by calling (562) 925-8747.

• The City of Lakewood also runs a “Wellness Check-In” program.

Seniors who are having difficulty with almost any issue can call city staff at the Weingart Senior Center.

Our staff will work with you to help in any way they can. They can also add you to their daily or weekly wellness check-in phone call service. Give our staff a call at (562) 630-6141 if you’re interested. And thank you to all those Lakewood residents who have been checking in on their older neighbors during this pandemic. We encourage you to keep checking in with them… and if you think you see problems or signs of worry, give our staff a call at the number above. Obviously, if it’s an immediate serious problem, call 9-1-1.

• Adults 60+ can also call the nonprofit “Golden Talk” chat and crisis line anytime, 24-hours a day, to have a warm conversation and receive referrals to agencies in L.A.

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County that can help with various services. Their number is (888) 60-GOLDEN. • And, you can help prevent loneliness and show your patriotic pride at the same time by writing a letter or card to our military troops serving overseas during the upcoming holiday season. Since 2014, Lakewood has sponsored the “Thank a Servicemember” campaign, where residents of all ages have sent over 34,000 letters, cards, and even handmade drawings during our annual program. It’s a great way to reach out to someone who may also be a bit lonely, stationed overseas and away from their family during the holidays. Give our staff a call at (562) 866-9771, ext. 3123 or visit www.lakewoodcity.org/TAS to find out how you can write a card or letter.

Here’s another kind of idea for beating the COVID isolation blues.

None of us can travel much right now. But we can bring the world to our TV or computer screen.

There are lots of travel shows on TV these days. Some folks also find that searching on Google for free video tours of exotic places abroad or in the United States is a lot of fun. You can even tour different fun spots right here in California, free of charge, courtesy of everyone’s friend, the late Huell Howser. The archives of all of Huell’s shows are available for free to watch on the Chapman University website at https://blogs.chapman.edu/huellhowser-archives.

On behalf of the Lakewood City Council, thank you again for every step you are taking to keep yourself and those around you healthy and safe during this health crisis.

We know that these steps come at a significant personal cost. But know that you don’t have to feel alone. Lakewood is a community that cares and is always ready to help. And, please remember if you are experiencing loneliness or need help with anything, please give our city Wellness staff or the Golden Talk staff a call.

With that, on behalf of the Lakewood City Council, we send out our best wishes to you and your family. ♦

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City Spotlight Fall/Winter Recreation Catalog online The new Lakewood Recreation and Community Services Fall/Winter Catalog will be posted online Labor Day weekend at www.lakewoodcity. org/catalog. The new catalog features virtual and outdoor activities for participants of all ages.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Lakewood is committed to providing programs and services to the extent allowed by the L.A. County Department of Public Health.

The catalog’s availability through the city’s webpage allows for the most up-to-date information. As always, many classes are free or low cost.

Residents can register for classes and programs online starting Sept. 5 at www.lakewoodcity.org/ecatalog, or by calling City Hall at 562-8669771, extension 2408. For details and to register for classes, visit www.

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lakewoodcity.org/ecatalog and enter the activity number from the catalog description.

Fall recreation programs will begin on Monday, Sept. 21 and run through Jan. 2021.

Virtual College Fair Lakewood's annual College Fair will take place virtually this year and will be displayed on the city’s website from Oct. 13-27, 2020. Students will have the opportunity to connect to representatives from colleges and universities, take virtual college tours, participate in live ZOOM sessions, view scholarship information and more.

All students who attend a live ZOOM session are eligible to win a $250 scholarship sponsored by the Lakewood Teen Action Committee.

For more information, call the Lakewood Youth Center at 562-4297472. ♦

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Community Dialogue on racial equity

The killing of George Floyd by police in Minneapolis, MN has caused communities around the nation to consider racial equity issues and Use of Force policies by their law enforcement agencies.

At two Lakewood City Council meetings in June, about 50 resi-

dents came, and many spoke about these issues. Many were AfricanAmerican residents who all spoke of their affinity for Lakewood as a community…but also recounted personal stories of experiencing racial discrimination.

The Lakewood City Council

has approved several action items to begin to address the issues involved: • Community Dialogue.

The city is creating a process where all residents will have the opportunity to be heard on the issue of racial equity and the strengthening of community/law enforcement relations with the goal of making life better for everyone in Lakewood.

• Use of Force review. The council will make the Use of Force policy utilized in Lakewood by the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department available to residents for their review and comment. The council will review the feedback from residents and consider sending recommended changes to the Sheriff’s Department.

• Interfaith Council. A multi-denominational group of Lakewood religious leaders has

been meeting via video conference with City Council Members to discuss the Community Dialogue and related issues. The Community Dialogue will be open to all residents, including those who are not religiously affiliated.

The final details of the Community Dialogue are being worked out now, and the Dialogue events (including teleconference town halls and opportunities to send in written thoughts and recommendations) are expected to occur later in September.

To stay tuned to the developments, go to www.lakewoodcity.org/CommunityDialogue or call the city’s Community Relations office at 562-866-9771, ext. 3123. ♦

Water meter features can save you money Lakewood’s online bill pay system allows city water customers to pay their bill, look at their water usage down to the hour of day, and view water conservation tips. Ever had a leak but didn’t know until receiving a high bill? Well, the online portal can alert customers of possible leaks before they become a costly issue. If you’re not yet using the online system, sign up at www.lakewoodcity.org/OnlineBillPay. You just need your full account number (including the dash) and your zip code. If you’re already using the online system, sign up for leak alerts by going to Account Settings and then Communication Preferences.

Another way to save money is through water conservation rebates.

Lakewood’s rebate program offers $1 per square foot of turf removed, up to 800 sq. feet. The installation of subsurface irrigation rebates residents 50 cents per sq. feet, up to 800 sq. feet. Rebates also cover devices such as drip systems and rotor sprinklers.

Go to www.lakewoodcity.org/ WaterRebatePacket for details and the application.

Additionally, all Lakewood residents, including those who are Golden State Water Co. customers, can apply for Metropolitan Water District (MWD) turf and device rebates at www.socalwatersmart.com. MWD’s turf rebate is $2 per sq. foot up to 5,000 sq. feet. ♦

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Always water trees at the drip line.

With the recent heat, it’s even more important to be sure both young and mature trees get the amount and quality of watering they need.

When parkway trees aren’t properly watered, especially during heat waves, “Summer Branch Drop” causes limbs to drop from otherwise healthy trees.

Young trees planted less than a year ago need their watering basins (the berm of soil up to six inches high around the root ball) filled at least once a week. If the basin has been flattened or removed, the tree is likely not going to receive enough water. Lawn irrigation spray is not enough for most young trees, even if they are considered drought tolerant once established.

Here are some tips on keeping your parkway trees strong, healthy and a beautiful part of Lakewood’s urban forest: Where to water: Never water your tree at the base of its trunk.

The best way is to saturate the soil evenly within the “dripline” (the outer edges of the tree’s branches) to disperse water down toward the key roots that deliver water to the tree.

How to water: • Use a soaker hose laid at the dripline of the tree and set a timer. The objective is to water slowly, dispersing the flow of water to get the water deep down to the tree’s roots – ideally, 12” down.

• Let the water flow long enough to soak in. Watering for short periods only encourages shallow rooting which can lead to more drought damage.

• Make sure the top soil layer is absorbing the water. If the water beads and runs off, then break the surface soil up and apply a simple solution of soapy water to the surface to get the soil wet again and ready to absorb water. You can make your own solution by filling a gallon bucket of water and then adding one tablespoon of dish soap.

How much water: It is best to water to a depth of 12” below the soil surface, so how much water your tree should receive depends upon tree size. A general rule of thumb is to use approximately 10 gallons of water per inch of trunk diameter for each watering.

How often to water: For newly planted and small trees, weekly watering is ideal. For medium and large trees, once every three weeks in several areas around the tree will help reduce the risk of limb failure. Remember to water slowly and evenly within the “dripline” to allow the water to reach deep into the soil to the roots. ♦

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Here's how it works: Step #1: Contact SoCalGas to arrange for an energy-efficiency expert to visit your business and evaluate your energy or water use at no cost. The representative will provide you with recommendations for installing appropriate energy or water-saving devices.

Step #2: Review the energy-saving recommendations and if you

want to proceed, the contractor will ask you to sign an authorization form and schedule a time to install the upgrades at no cost to you.

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There Is Something You Can Do! We’re living in difficult times.

Frustration and isolation can bring us down.

Now, more than ever, we need niceness going out and coming in.

It may not change the world, but it can add a little light.

What can you do?

1) Use a person’s name in conversation.

Who doesn’t like to hear the sweet sound of their name? Using it in moderation will make the person feel joy.

2) Ask the person to teach you something.

When you ask someone to teach you their skills, you’re telling them you trust and admire them. What an honor!

3) Compliment a person.

Be genuine when you do this, but people love to be complimented.

One good compliment goes a long way.

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4) Smile often.

If you do this, you’ll discover that the other person can’t help but smile back. Just that act alone will create happiness.

5) Ask them to tell you something about themselves.

People love to talk about themselves. If you ask them to share something about their lives, you’ll have a friend for life.

These may seem too simple, but simplicity in a complicated world, can be just what the doctor ordered.

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PALS program offers distance- Saturday Night DriveIn Movies at the Mall learning support for kids

The City of Lakewood is offering an extension of the Camp Circle program this fall to support Lakewood families who have elementary schoolaged children in distance learning.

The city is offering the Park Alternative Learning Sites (PALS) pro-

gram at eight park locations Monday through Friday (except designated school holidays) from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. for children in first through fifth grades.

Monthly programs will offer a safe atmosphere for children to complete their schoolwork and participate in virtual learning while in a group setting of one adult to ten children.

Participants must provide their own laptop or tablet, but each site will provide ample bandwidth to support all the devices on the network simultaneously.

Face coverings and daily temperature checks are required for safety.

Session 1 – August 31 – October 2 $625 – Lakewood Residents – Registration starts August 14 $640 – Non-Residents – Registration starts August 17 Session 2 – October 5-30 $520 – Lakewood Residents – Registration starts September 4 $535 – Non-Residents – Registration starts September 7 Park Site options: Biscailuz, Bloomfield, Bolivar, Boyar, Lakewood Youth Center, Mayfair, Palms, San Martin Space is limited. If registration minimum is not met, participants may be transferred to another site.

Visit www.lakewoodcity.org/ecatalog and enter PALS in the search box to register.

For more information, call City Hall at 562-866-9771, extension 2408. ♦

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Registration for residents opens one week prior to the movie showing date.

Gather your family, load the car with blankets and snacks, and enjoy a Saturday night drive-in movie experience at the Lakewood Center mall south parking lot, located along Del Amo Blvd.

You can watch from your car— safely and physically distant—as the Lakewood Center parking lot transforms into a drive-in theater.

The movie starts promptly at 8 p.m.

Car staging will begin no earlier than 7 p.m.

Scheduled movies are: • Aug. 29: A League of Their Own • Sept. 5: Toy Story 4 • Sept. 19: Princess Bride Registration opens for Lakewood residents one week prior to each

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movie’s show date and have been selling out quickly. You can register at www.lakewoodcity.org/ecatalog (enter the keywords “drive in”) or call 562-866-9771, extension 2408.

The fee is $10 per car for residents, and $15 per car for non-residents.

The Rotary Club of Lakewood is providing free goody bags for each car.

Refunds must be requested 48 hours before the event.

Be sure to read the fact sheet prior to arrival at the event to answer all of your questions at www.lakewoodcity.org/DriveinFAQ. For more information, call city staff at 562-866-9771, extension 2408. ♦

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Lakewood featured in new book by local author Don Waldie

Original resident Don Waldie is Lakewood’s Historian Emeritus.

Lakewood is fortunate to be the home of award-winning author and original Lakewood resident, Don Waldie. Don’s 1995 memoir about growing up in Lakewood, Holy Land, was critically acclaimed and has

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been read by many Lakewood residents. In the years since, Don has written books on southwestern architecture with actress Diane Keaton and many features on Southern California history for the Los Angeles Times and KCET. The latest book from Don (or D.J. as he is also known) is “Becoming Los Angeles: Myth,

Memory, and a Sense of Place.”

The book blends history, memory and critical analysis to illuminate how Angelenos have seen themselves and their region. Waldie’s particular concern is commonplace Los Angeles, whose rhythms of daily life are set against the backdrop of historical myth and Hollywood illusion.

A portion of Don’s new book is devoted to how he experiences Lakewood as he walks in the city daily. “Becoming Los Angeles” is ultimately a book about learning how to fall in love with wherever it is you are.

An online discussion with Don about “Becoming Los Angeles” will take place later in September. Details can be found at www. skylightbooks.com.

In 2011, the Lakewood City Council named Don the city’s Historian Emeritus, and Don volunteers on a regular basis to provide the city with a wealth of historical research. ♦

The City of Lakewood’s FunTastic Family Night returns LIVE online with Pacific Animal Productions on Friday, Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. to learn about the world’s rainforests and their animals.

Travel through the layers of the rainforest, from the emergent layer through the canopy, the understory down to the forest floor with this exciting program. This show also has a conservation message that will be easy to follow, even for the youngest friends.

This virtual event is FREE for all ages and does not require registration. Simply visit www. lakewoodcity.org/FFNVirtual on Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. to join in the live event.

If you have any questions, please call 562-866-9771, extension 2408 for more information. ♦

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Thank a Servicemember returns

Kids enjoy drawing pictures and making cards for troops serving overseas.

Writing a heartfelt note or letter of thanks to our Armed Forces servicemembers overseas during the holidays has become a tradition during the fall and winter months in Lakewood. The year 2020 will mark the seventh anniversary of Lakewood’s Thank a Servicemember campaign.

It’s another opportunity to add to the impressive 34,000 letters, cards and drawings that Lakewood residents, schools, businesses and community groups have written since 2014.

COVID-19 health and safety precautions will introduce some slight changes to this year’s campaign.

Many of the usual pick up/drop off locations remain closed, but Lakewood City Hall will have postcards and a collection box at the check-in

table at the northeast entrance to the building (off Civic Center Way). Alternatively, you can print or submit your notes online, eliminating the need for travel or contact.

During these unprecedented times, please take a few minutes to share your appreciation for the sacrifice of our men and women serv-

ing our nation overseas. They will receive your greeting during the holiday season.

Visit www.lakewoodcity.org/TAS to learn more about Thank a Servicemember and how you can get involved. With additional questions, call the city’s Community Relations office at (562) 866-9771 ext. 3123. ♦

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September is National Preparedness Month

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Each September, the City of Lakewood recognizes National Preparedness Month with a proclamation from the Lakewood City Council encouraging and reminding the Lakewood community to be prepared for disasters or emergencies in their homes, businesses, and neighborhood.

Typically, the commemoration includes a live event where attendees can gather information, see presentations, and learn ideas, tips and best practices on preparing for emergencies.

This year, due to the pandemic, National Preparedness Month activities will be held online. You are invited to explore the activities on Lakewood’s National Preparedness Month webpage at www.

lakewoodcity.org/LakewoodNPM. Each Monday in September, new virtual educational opportunities will be offered, including: • A new emergency preparedness-related video that can be accessed each week of the month • An emergency preparedness supplies list • Virtual emergency preparedness activities for youth Starting in September 2021, the Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Expo will return. This event will replace the combined resources of the Public Safety Expo historically held in June and the Emergency Preparedness Fair held in November. ♦

To be eligible for a Foggia's gift card, print your name, address and phone number on a letter size (8½ x 11) piece of paper, and then tape the puzzle onto the paper. Mail entries to: Lakewood Community News, P.O. Box 160, Lakewood, CA 90714. Or drop it by the Chamber office at #24 Lakewood Center Mall in Lakewood. The winners are drawn by random.

One entry per household; the winner will be drawn on Monday, September 21, 2020, and a call to the winner will be made the same day.

If a message is left, the prize must be claimed by return phone call within 48 hours (two business days) or a new winner will be chosen.

The name of the winner will be published in the October issue, along with a new Sudoku Puzzle. ♦

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