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Our sense of smell is a powerful memory trigger. For example, last month at Vons, I happened to be in an aisle with a lady who was wearing the same perfume my late grandmother used to wear. Before I could even make my way to the produce section, my brain was back in 1985, playing with my G.I. Joe action figures at my grandparents’ house off Santa Cruz St. It was an immediate, visceral reaction. For most of us, this type of experience happens all the time. A simple scent can immediately take us to a distinctive time or place, or remind us of a certain someone. It could be a perfume, a certain meal, clothing, or an old book. Whatever it is, once you smell it, you’re immediately reminded of that person, place or time. According to Jordan Gaines Lewis, Ph.D., author of Brain Babble, the answer as to why this emotional recall through our sense of smell is so dominant lies within our brain. “The answer is likely due to brain anatomy,” she writes. “Incoming smells are first processed by the olfactory bulb, which starts inside the nose and runs along the bottom of the brain. The olfactory bulb has direct connections to two brain areas that are strongly implicated in emotion and memory: the amygdala and hippocampus. Interestingly, visual, auditory (sound), and tactile (touch) information do not pass through these brain areas. This may be why olfaction, more than any other sense, is so successful at triggering emotions and memories.” So, what does this have to do with San Pedro, you ask? Everything, actually. Especially when it comes to this month’s cover story. One of my earliest childhood memories is of my mother dragging me to the San Pedro Y so she could exercise. I was too young to wander on my own, so she would take me through the women’s locker room and out to the
pool area where I would be smacked in the face every time by the pool’s pungent smell of chlorine. Many of you know exactly what I’m talking about. It wasn’t your normal indoor pool smell. This was the kind of scent that wakes you up. Lets you know that it’s there. As Ron Burgundy would say, “It stings the nostrils.” Growing up, whenever I’d go to a pool, no matter where I was, and get a hint of that chlorine smell, I’d immediately be taken back to those moments at the Y. So, when the San Pedro & Peninsula YMCA’s executive director, Jennifer Sullivan, gave us a tour of the Y for preparation of this issue, the first thing I asked was to take us to the pool. With one whiff, I was a kid again. Unfortunately, my experience with the San Pedro Y ended before puberty. But when I got word that our community’s YMCA was turning 100 this year, it was a no-brainer to do something special to mark such an amazing accomplishment. The one thing I learned while putting this issue together is that everyone’s experience at the Y is unique. When I told my columnists about this month’s cover topic, I wasn’t expecting them to write about their own experience with the Y, but many did. Steve Marconi recalls attending a Y camp as a teen. Jennifer Marquez writes of her current love affair with the Y’s Pilates classes. And Pastor Nathan Hoff tells of how the Y has cultivated a wonderful sense of community. All these perspectives, coupled with Angela Romero’s thorough history of the Y’s beginnings, has made for a fun issue to produce. If you haven’t been to the Y in a while, you should check it out. There are several new appealing and affordable programs and exercise classes available. And if you go, make sure to get a whiff of the pool area. It’s pungent, but perfect. spt Joshua Stecker is publisher/editorin-chief of San Pedro Today. Letters to the Editor can be emailed to contact@sanpedrotoday.com.
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VOLUME 9 | NUMBER 7
ON THE COVER: The San Pedro YMCA through the years (vintage photos: courtesy San Pedro YMCA, currrent building photo: John Mattera Photography)
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AUGUST EVERY WEEK – STRONG PEDRO PROJECT at Plaza Park (10th St. & Beacon St.), Tues 5p - Run Club; Wed 6:45a - TRX circuit; Fri 4:30p - Taught by Councilman Joe Buscaino; Sat 9a - Glute Camp; Sat 11:30a - Yoga. Open to the public. For more info, visit facebook.com/StrongPedroProject.
the county roads of the Gaffey Canyon. Learn about the boundaries of this district, its history, and celebrate the centennial of an important resident, the YMCA. Tickets are $15 and space is limited. A second tour will be offered Sunday, August 20th. Call (310) 808-7800 to reserve.
event will also feature speakers, live music, games, food trucks, and more. Proceeds will benefit Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, which supports children’s cancer research and treatment. For more info, contact Shannon Ross at shannonross27@ yahoo.com or (310) 809-1886.
EVERY SATURDAY – LAFD HARBOR MUSEUM at San Pedro City Hall, Old Fire Station 36 (639 Harbor Blvd.), 10a – 3p. Experience San Pedro and Wilmington's Fire and Rescue service history with vintage fire apparatuses and various displays. Free admission. Donations are accepted and appreciated.
6 – 13 (Sun – Sun) – 8-DAY SILENT, GUIDED DIRECTED RETREAT at Mary & Joseph Retreat Center (5300 Crest Rd.), 6:30 – 1:30p. Schedule includes a Scripture-based conference each morning, individual direction, celebration of daily Eucharist, optional evening prayer activities, and Reconciliation service. For pricing, registration, and more info, contact Marlene Velazquez at (310) 377-4867 Ext 234, email mvelazquez@ maryjoseph.org or visit maryjoseph.org.
13 (Sun) – CICLAVIA: SAN PEDRO MEETS WILMINGTON, 9a – 4p. San Pedro and Wilmington will host the country’s largest open streets event! CicLAvia closes streets to car traffic and opens them for people to walk, skate, bike, play, and explore parts of Los Angeles. For more info, please contact CicLAvia at (213) 355-8500, email info@ciclavia.org, or visit ciclavia.org.
3 (Thurs) – FIRST THURSDAY ARTWALK in Downtown San Pedro. 6 – 10p. Live music, food trucks, art gallery displays, and food and drink specials from local bars and restaurants. Experience the most anticipated monthly event in San Pedro! 3 (Thurs) – PADA LOFT SHOW at The Loft Art Studios & Gallery (401 S. Mesa St.), 6 – 9p. The Photographers and Digital Artists present the works of local artists as part of August’s First Thursday Artwalk. For more info, visit padapv.org. 4 (Fri) – LITTLE FISH THEATRE PRESENTS: BEST PICK OF THE VINE at Little Fish Theatre (777 S. Centre St.), Various showtimes. For its 15th anniversary, Little Fish Theatre presents Best of Pick of the Vine. Boasting an all-star cast and directing team, Little Fish Theatre is thrilled to deliver two nights worth of provocative shorts to its loyal audiences who have grown to love the flagship production of this local arts landmark. For tickets and more info, call the Box Office at (310) 513-6030. 5 (Sat) – LA RAMBLA WALKING TOUR, 10a. Did you know that there's an area within town limits that is not part of the City of LA? The La Rambla neighborhood is the unincorporated independent soul of San Pedro. Join local historian and San Pedro Today columnist Angela "Romee" Romero for an exploratory walk through
10 (Thurs) – SPHS CLASS OF 1945 REUNION BREAKFAST at The Grinder (511 S. Harbor Blvd.), 9:30a. Remember the good ‘ol days over breakfast with your former classmates! RSVP to Alice Jacobson (310) 832-1807 or Dina Branning (310) 835-2470. 10 (Thurs) – NEEDLE ARTISTS BY THE SEA MEETING at Ports O’Call Restaurant (1200 Nagoya Wy.), 10a. Needle Artists by the Sea, Chapter of the American Needlepoint Guild’s monthly meeting will feature creating small, round animal/pet ornaments. Call (310) 379-2921 for more info. 11 (Fri) – MOVIES UNDER THE STARS: MOANA at Little Sister of the Poor (2100 S. Western Ave.), 7:30p. Bring the whole family for an entertaining, summer evening presenting Disney’s Moana. $10 per family. Employee admission is free. For more info, call (310) 548-0625. 12 – (Sat) – ALEX’S COAST RUN AND FUN IN THE PARK at Point Fermin Park (807 W. Paseo Del Mar), 8:30a. ILWU Walk the Coast is hosting this family-friendly community event, which includes a run 5k, 1-mile family walk, and a 1k kid’s run. The
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18 (Fri) – MOMS CLUB OF SAN PEDRO MEETING at Friendship Park (1805 W. 9th St.), 3:30p. The MOMS Club of San Pedro meets the second Friday of every month and is a non-profit that supports all mothers. For more info, email sanpedromomsclub@yahoo.com or visit site. google.com/site/sanpedromomsclub/home. 18 (Fri) – FAB FRIDAY at Community Art Machine (446 W. 6th St.), 6 – 9p. Join the San Pedro Art Association for an evening get-together, featuring the works of several, local artists. For more info, call 310-831-2928. 18 (Fri) – SUMMER OUTDOOR FILMS IN THE GARDEN at Feed & Be Fed Farm (429 S. 6th St.), 7:30 – 10p. Feed & Be Fed and the Garden Church will be screening the documentary, City of Trees, with a discussion following. Suggested donation of $7 per adult or $10 per family. BYO chairs and blankets. 19 (Sat) – ART SATURDAY in Downtown San Pedro, 2 – 6p. If you love First Thursdays, then you’ll love Art Saturdays! This second edition includes live music outside of Siren's Java and Tea, open art studios and guided tours, free trolley rides, and more! 26 (Sat) – SAN PEDRO HOME HISTORY
WORKSHOP at Angels Gate Cultural Center (3601 Gaffey St.), 10a. Are you curious about the history of your home? Let local historian Angela Romero show you the ropes of researching your San Pedro home. In just a couple of hours, she'll walk you through her process and give you tips on how to use local resources. Cost is $45 and space is limited. To reserve your spot, call (310) 808-7800. 26 (Sat) – YMCA CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION at the Battleship USS IOWA (250 S. Harbor Blvd.), 6p. For 100 years, San Pedro & Peninsula YMCA has helped the community live, grow and thrive. Celebrate the Y’s amazing impact on our local community with an evening of fun. All proceeds from this event will support the YMCA Scholarship Fund. For tickets and more info, visit ymcala.org. 30 (Wed) – LA FLEET WEEK WELCOME PARTY in Downtown San Pedro (398 W. 6th St.), 5 - 10p. The Port of LA will once again be hosting men and women of the US Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. Give them a warm welcome and join in on the Hollywoodthemed event, which includes live music, great food and drinks, and more. For more info, visit lafleetweek.com.
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16 (Sat) – 20TH ANNUAL “MAKE IT A HABIT” FUNDRAISER at DoubleTree by Hilton Torrance – South Bay (21333 Hawthorne Blvd.), 5:30p. The Auxiliary of the Little Sisters of the Poor will host their 20th annual “Make it a Habit,” which benefits the Jeanne Jugan Residence. The evening includes a no host cocktail reception, dinner, and live auction. For more info, call (310) 548-0625 or visit lspsocal.org.
Please email event info to events@sanpedrotoday.com. Deadline for the September issue is Friday, August 18. Find more events at facebook.com/ sanpedrotoday.
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YMCA: A BIG PART OF GROWING UP IN SAN PEDRO by Steve Marconi
My involvement with the San Pedro YMCA goes so far back, I can’t even remember when it started. Literally. It’s all there in black-and-white, however. I had my memory jolted when Ted Petrich, a classmate at Leland Street Elementary and San Pedro High, posted a photo on Facebook. It drew my attention because it was labeled Camp Whittle; that name rang a bell. Sure enough, there was a group photo of about 150 boys at the YMCA’s
summer camp for 11-12-year-olds in Big Bear, and sitting cross-legged in the front row, at the far right, is me, in August 1962. I recognized several other faces in the photo, including Ted, Dave Nishinaka, Buddy Curtis, Albert Walsh and Steve Depena, all of us about to enter Mrs. Ursich’s combined fifth-sixth-grade class at Leland. The disconcerting thing is that I don’t remember being there. I remember being involved in YMCA programs as a kid, starting with the Y Indian Guides (activities for fathers and elementary school-age sons), advancing to the Gra-Ys (junior high) and culminating with Hi-Y (high school). I remember
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going to the old Harbor YMCA on Beacon Street (before the new facility opened on Bandini in 1966), and I also remember going door-to-door selling peanut brittle for 50-cents a can, which is how you raised money to pay for the week at Camp Whittle. As for Camp Whittle, there’s the photo, and, as they say, the ball don’t lie. Most of my memories of the YMCA are, not surprisingly, from the Hi-Y years. The participants were broken up into clubs, usually a group of classmates, with an adult sponsor. There were the usual athletic competitions; flag football at Peck Park, basketball at the new San Pedro and Peninsula YMCA gym. The clubs also sponsored Friday night dances at the auditorium, which were big deals back then for teens. I have particularly fond memories from my association with the monthly Hi-Y newsletter, my first venture into print media (even if it was mimeographed). My copy of the October 1967 bulletin lists the staff as Wes Phelan (managing editor), Allan Sekula and Ted Twine (page editors), David Angstead (cartoonist), Steven Paul Marconi (chief typist) and Ron Sunter (contributing editor). The big story was reporting that more than 1,300 youngsters had attended Y summer camps, with high school students helping out as cabin counselors. The November 1967 issue noted a new club starting up, the Ellliptics, comprising Glenn Meyer, Dave Tripoli, Mike Young, John Antich, Larry Rifkin, Bob Bradarich, Mike Burke, Brian Mangan, Terry Moblio and Tim Ursich. They were part of Pedro’s Summer `68 class. My literary contribution was a Thanksgiving poem. The next month, another new club started, the Artisans, formed from the old Spartans, with San Pedro High teacher Lanny Nelms as counselor. That group consisted of Frank Sousa, Ray Wagoner, Jeff Kiesel, Rick Crowell, Ron Sunter, Jim Cisneros, Tom Minas,
Gary Curtis, Greg Meliota, Chuck McMahon, Sam Tuflija, Richard Cook, Kevin Saxman, Bill Johnson and myself. We were mostly in the Winter and Summer `69 classes. The headline story for December 1967 was the success of the dance thrown by the Royalmen at the YMCA featuring the Cascades and The Relations; there was an SRO crowd of 410. The only other bulletin I have is from April 1968. It included a sports column by yours truly, portending a sports writing future. I was already working on the Fore ‘n’ Aft at school and a year away from my first published article in the News-Pilot sports pages. After years of attending summer camps as a kid, Petrich, a Summer `69 grad, was now going as a counselor, following in the footsteps of his mentor, Gary Kolumbic. Petrich, like Kolumbic, ended up in education and is now retired after a long high school career in Hemet. He has posted several group photos from his Camp Whittle days, both as a youngster and as a counselor. You might want to send a friend request on Facebook and see if you can find yourself in one of the photos, like I did. And while I don’t remember Camp Whittle in 1962, I did see Kolumbic in that photo, in the back row with the other counselors. I recognized him because, more than 20 years later, I moved into a house, and my nextdoor neighbor was George Kolumbic, Gary’s dad, and I got to know the whole family. When I moved again in 1999, I discovered Gary and his wife, Rosalinda, lived right around the corner. (There’s no escaping those San Pedro connections.) Petrich’s photo brings me full circle with the YMCA; I’m here now watching my granddaughters get swimming lessons in the same pool I did laps in during high school. And if memories of Camp Whittle have been lost to time, one thing I do remember from the summer of `62 – that peanut brittle was really good. spt
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have all but replaced our computers, cameras, and the way we watch TV, and can navigate us to anywhere in the world. Finally, to make paper copies we filled up a drum with purple ink then spun it by hand to print and generate copies. Today, 3D printing technology is creating airplane and satellite parts and is advancing to the point where skeletal bone structures are being printed and enabling some to walk once again. So, what does the future hold for you? Will we witness a human being step foot on Mars? Will we someday ride in cars that fly? Will the iPhone even exist in the future? Will we finally see the cure for cancer and other deadly diseases? I can’t tell you what the future holds, but I can tell you who holds the future… you do. And nobody will care more about your future than you. Today, I am calling on you to lead us into the 21st Century; to transform today into a better tomorrow. This transformation will require your leadership to take us there. And what does leadership look like? Leadership rears its head when times are tough, not when times are easy. Leadership does not take the easy road, but rather the challenging one. It’s about having tough conversations and making difficult decisions, not Pirates, it’s your special day, one avoiding them. It’s about responsibility that you have anticipated for over a decade. It’s another big step toward your and accountability, not about finger pointing or trying to win at all costs. future, and let me tell you, your future Leadership gives credit when credit is is bright. Each one of you represents due, it does not take all the credit. the best of our community, the pride Fifty-five years ago, President of your family and the educational Kennedy made an inspiring speech excellence that is happening every at Rice University in front of 35,000 day at San Pedro High School. people, He said, “We choose to go to When I began to write this the moon in this decade and do the commencement speech, I began to other things, not because they are easy, imagine what the future may have but because they are hard, because in store for you. It required me to that goal will serve to organize and think back to when I graduated in measure the best of our energies and 1983. Looking back through the lens skills, because that challenge is one of technology, I want to provide you that we are willing to accept, one with some perspective on where we’ve we are unwilling to postpone, and come from. When I graduated, we one which we intend to win...” had typewriters instead of computers, These inspiring words still call and today everything we do seems to us today. It is now your turn to require a computer. Growing up, we inspire, your turn to innovate, and had seven local television channels most of all, your turn to lead us and now hundreds of high-definition well into the 21st Century. spt channels from around the world are available in our homes, on our phones, Anthony Pirozzi is a Los Angeles and computers. Cellphones were the Harbor Commissioner. He can be size of a brick, took 10 hours to charge, contacted at apirozzi@yahoo.com. provided only 30 minutes of talk time and cost $4,000. Today, cellphones This is my 100th column for San Pedro Today. As I look back through past columns, I realize each are a historical snapshot of my thoughts, focus, and passion. For example, one passion is motivating people, whether at work, while coaching, at events, or just one-on-one conversations. I love to inspire people to think bigger than themselves, reach for their dreams and to accomplish what others believe is impossible. This belief comes from 27 years of being part of a team that builds and launches complex satellites, seeing kids I coached graduating from college, or through the positive developments occurring across San Pedro. So, when provided the opportunity to give the keynote address to the 2017 San Pedro High School graduating class, my goal was to inspire more than 600 graduates and 6,000 family members in attendance. Below are segments of that commencement speech that I hope inspires you. Enjoy.
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The room is dark except for a string of lights on the floor that seem to glow. I am in my happy place. The music is soft and a familiar, calm voice is directing the class. This is Floor Pilates, an exercise class at the YMCA taught by Valyn. I have always fit exercise in my life for both physical and mental strength. When my children were young, I would bring them to the YMCA childcare, run by two caring women, so I could attend Valyn’s classes. In Pilates, the focus is on the core, which is basically the “powerhouse” of the body. In between raising my children and work, this class is my time, and how I build myself up from the inside out. Valyn has years of experience and training, I always know I am in expert care in her classes. Over the years, I have seen many of the same faces in Pilates. She has a following, a high quality teacher hidden away at the San Pedro YMCA. I am so thankful I don’t have to drive out of town for this class. I don’t have to sign up for anything; I just go when it is offered and I have time. This is perfect for my life, as my kids are getting older; they need me in different ways and times. My aging father who is going blind due to macular degeneration needs me as well. The push and pull of life stretches me to the limit. Pilates is the place I go to pause between it all. In class, Valyn reminds us of our breath as legs flow up and down from our mats. My mind is focused on the exercises. I take a break from wondering how I can fit in a visit to
my dad (who lives an hour away), work, and an orthodontist appointment for my teen all in one day. In this class, I work the different areas of my body and my mind is still. Since Valyn only teaches a few classes a week, I also use the cardio machines and weights at the YMCA. I try to start my days off with exercise whenever possible. I like variety in my workouts, some days I am outside kayaking on the water or walking near the ocean, but I always find my way back to the Y. The strength of the YMCA is the people who work there; they are the heart of this community center. It is the knowledge and experience of the teachers that has made my membership to the Y a valuable part of my life. I also take Yoga and Barre classes with outstanding instructors like Diana, Kristin, Genevieve and Marcel. The YMCA would be doing the community a great service by adding more classes taught by these talented women. As Valyn’s class ends, I feel a sense of completion. My mind is calmer and my body is stronger. I am grateful for these classes that support building my overall strength. Now I can focus on helping my dad as he starts a life without driving and my oldest son who will begin driving before I know it. In between life’s challenges, I find solace in the dim lit room of Studio A at the San Pedro YMCA, even if it’s only for one hour. I will take it. spt Jennifer Marquez can be reached at jennifertmarquez@yahoo.com.
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WHAT'S YOUR 'Y' STORY? by Jennifer E. Sullivan The YMCA is, and has always been, up to big things. Celebrating 100 years of service to the communities of San Pedro and the Peninsula is a milestone we are proud to reach. We owe an infinite amount of gratitude to the pioneers that came before us and trust from the members, volunteers, donors, staff and community that continue to embrace us. Like many Ys, our journey began in 1917 as the Army Navy YMCA, chartered to provide men an opportunity to escape the vices found in the community. Our Y served as a sanctuary. Together, we take on the challenges that shape our community’s future. In our Youth Development programs, we are ensuring a safe community by teaching 1,400 children how to swim or helping teens gain the skills they will need for success. Each summer, 400 campers leave the comforts of their home to spend a week, unplugged and surrounded by nature. Every day brings something new, exciting and challenging; like the power of a helpful mentor or the confidence that comes from trying. Our Healthy Living programs are engaging families to get fit together and tackling the challenges of pre-diabetes in adults. Our TRX program serves members from ages 16-70 and is a testament to the strength and endurance you can build at any age. Through our Social Responsibility advocacy, volunteers and members build trust and create social change one project at a time. As the Executive Director of this amazing Y, I reflect on my high school days. See, I have my own Y story. As a former student athlete, my dad made an investment in my development in the sport of basketball. Every other weekend in the summer of my junior year of high school, I would meet 16 I SAN PEDRO TODAY I AUGUST 2017
my shooting coach at the San Pedro Y. Weights on my wrists, I was determined to not shoot free throws like Shaquille O'Neal. Those were my first memories of the San Pedro Y. When I look to the future of our Y and the impact we can have on the community, I stop, and I listen. What I hear is our members and how they speak about the Y, their Y. I hear safe, caring, passionate, and supportive words. These words often follow the fact that we are a second home. We feel a commitment to our community to ensure that those words they use to describe our Y are carried out in action. An example is our “Get Summer” Program. In June and July, teens 12-17 years old can join the L.A. YMCA for free. In addition to taking advantage of all the Y’s amenities, including swimming pools and basketball courts, parents and kids can count on the Y for nutritious free meals, part-time job opportunities, active programs, and special events, exclusively for teens. Providing a safe place for teens is paramount to the community. Serving as one of the oldest nonprofits in San Pedro, everyday our Y works side by side with its neighbors to ensure that everyone – regardless of age, income or background – can learn, grow and thrive. The programs are often the vehicle, but it is the commitment of our dedicated staff and volunteers that continue to create a space for all. Hosting our Centennial Celebration on the USS Iowa this month on August 26, takes us back to our foundation. As the Executive Director, I feel blessed to engage with our members and community leaders every day to ensure we are meeting the needs and creating the memories of a lifetime. When I look to our success, I do not have to look far. Many people have a Y story, and they are often very eager to share it, you just have to ask. spt Jennifer E. Sullivan is the Executive Director of the San Pedro & Peninsula YMCA.
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THE Y AT 100
WHAT BEGAN AS A SERVICE TO OUR BROTHERS IN ARMS, FLOURISHED INTO A COMMUNITY INSTITUTION by Angela Romero
Top: August 1917 - The Navy YMCA Hut at the Naval Reserve Base near Warehouse One. Below: September 1966 - The San Pedro & Peninsula YMCA on 3rd & Bandini Streets, where it currently resides today. (photos: San Pedro Bay Historical Society)
The San Pedro & Peninsula YMCA may have been established in 1917, but the town’s desire to give the male residents a wholesome alternative to saloons began long before that. In 1902, Rev. J.H. McCarty was leading a movement to collect money for a building and reading room. At the time, San Pedro had 14 saloons and a population of 2,500. But with the federal breakwater only a year into construction and a budding port just beginning to take shape, San Pedro was heading for a development and population boom that would make any potential 1902 YMCA facility immediately obsolete. Ultimately, it wouldn’t be commerce that created the first YMCA in San Pedro, it would be war. The War Department took notice of the brand new Port of Los Angeles and thought that it could become a potential target for attack. In 1910, Congress approved the fortification of San Pedro and the construction of Fort MacArthur. Over the next several years, the Army footprint in town grew to multiple reservations and gun placements – all while a great war had broken out in Europe. After two years of staying neutral, the U.S. joined the war effort in April of 1917. This not only activated Ft. MacArthur, but a Naval Reserve station was established just north of Warehouse One. Soon came whispers of a potential submarine base at the outer harbor. San Pedro was teeming with brand new soldiers and sailors. The YMCA War Work Council was tasked with protecting the morale and morality of young servicemen at home and abroad, including keeping them out of San Pedro’s notorious waterfront saloons. On August 30, 1917, D.E. Luther, the general secretary of the Los Angeles YMCA dedicated San Pedro’s very first YMCA facility, with a reading of the 27th Psalm. The San Pedro Navy YMCA “hut" included a library and an outdoor playing field. Classes in French, Spanish and Trigonometry were also popular 18 I SAN PEDRO TODAY I AUGUST 2017
offerings. Not to be out done by the Navy, the Army Corps of Engineers made quick work of it building out the formal branch of the YMCA at Fort MacArthur. The permanent construction building opened on September 18, 1917, and soon offered a reading room, movie projector and a billiards table. In less than a month, San Pedro’s YMCA facilities increased by 200 percent, and it was as if the town had YMCA fever. The locals were so excited by the activities going on at the huts that they wanted to establish a permanent YMCA for the entire community. In October of 1917, a formal San Pedro YMCA committee was established and a campaign to raise $25,000 was announced. Even with an offer from San Pedro pioneer Rudecinda Sepulveda de Dodson to gift her property at 7th and Beacon Streets, the dream of a new facility was met with the harsh reality of a nation at war and the limited resources it creates. The committee was not defeated, they knew the time was not right. After the Great War In December of 1919, after deciding that the port in San Diego was too shallow, the Navy sent the Pacific Battle Fleet to San Pedro where it would remain for 20 years. San Pedro was now the permanent home of both the Army at Fort MacArthur and now some of the nation’s largest battleships and their crews. This decision reinvigorated the San Pedro YMCA committee and strengthened their resolve to provide the community a YMCA that could serve the whole community, both military and civilian. Soon an abandoned layout room from the L.A. Shipyard was purchased and moved to Harbor Blvd., just north of 1st Street to serve as a headquarters. The next couple of years were spent raising the $250,000 needed from San Pedro and the greater Los Angeles county.
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In 1923, the site for the nation’s very first joint Army and Navy YMCA was purchased from Pomona College. The collection of lots on Beacon Street were chosen because the location was central to both Fort MacArthur and the Navy landing. With the lot secured, the pressure went to the architects to build a structure that could accommodate the needs of the growing community. When the San Pedro Army-Navy YMCA opened on September 2, 1926, it was the tallest building in the Harbor District. The five-story structure held a cafeteria, swimming pool, gymnasium and provided companionship, recreation and 400 clean beds for servicemen. It wasn’t long before the YMCA became the center of military social life. The athletic programs proved so popular that the Admiral Leigh Gym was added in 1933 to accommodate the 1,200 men involved in the Pacific Fleet’s basketball teams. For 22 years, the YMCA served millions of men of the armed forces, through peace and World War II. In 1948, the focus of the San Pedro YMCA moved from the armed services to local youth and their families. The Pacific Fleet was gone and some of the Army companies had been relocated. The building’s transition into civilian life proved difficult. The sleeping quarters went virtually unused, the common areas were hard to adapt to the new uses and the location wasn’t central to the expanded service area of San Pedro and the Peninsula. In 1958, the site of the former Gaffey Estate at 3rd and Bandini Streets was purchased for the brand new San Pedro & Peninsula YMCA (SPPY). Learning much from the previous building’s limitations, yet keeping the YMCA’s future clientele in mind, the leaders of the YMCA had some very specific instructions for their architects. First, they wanted a building that was “youth resistant,” and second, they wanted
maximum utility so the building could change with the times. Luckily, the 1960s were just around the corner, because this was a project made for modern architecture. On September 11, 1966, the ultramodern and architectural awardwinning San Pedro & Peninsula YMCA opened to the public. While the building was constructed of concrete and brick, the large windows added an openness to the campus and showcased the natural beauty of the Gaffey Canyon. For over 50 years, the SPPY has remained as functional, durable and flexible as the 1958 leadership hoped. Entrances have moved, facilities have been added and in some places removed to add parking, as if the campus is alive – expanding and contracting as needed. Today, the programs reach far beyond recreation to enrich the whole person. The YMCA does more than serve the entire family, it is a family. This is the YMCA that the San Pedro community had always dreamed of. spt
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Top: September 1926 - San Pedro ArmyNavy YMCA on Beacon Street. Below: March 1933 - Admiral Leigh Gymnasium on 10th & Palos Verdes Streets. (photos: San Pedro Bay Historical Society)
Y MEMORIES “I have always believed in the Y program, and have been an active participant in the YMCA since 1960, when I first joined the Wilmington YMCA Board. I later joined the SPPY Board in 1968, and have been very involved in the relationship between the two YMCA communities. Some of the many projects I have worked on are the purchase of a law building for the Wilmington YMCA, a new building on Avalon Boulevard, and the Wilmington swimming pool project. Because of my dedicated efforts, the YMCA has graciously recognized me with many accolades, including Benefactor of Youth (1986 – 1999), Leader of the Year (2002),
Martin Luther King Human Dignity Award (2005), and the Golden Book Award (2010). I am happy to announce that this year, the Wilmington YMCA is now independent and fully operating, and I am pleased to be returning as a member of their Board.” – Bob Trujillo
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THE Y AT 100 A TIMELINE The YMCA was founded in London on June 6, 1844 by George Williams. It’s mission was applying Christian principles into practice by developing a healthy body, mind, and spirit.
1910 s 1920 s The history of the YMCA in San As the popularity of the Pedro dates back to 1917, when a submarine base called the “Outer Harbor” served as the location for the first YMCA, or then called “Shipyard YMCA.” However, the location wasn’t necessarily on land. The first YMCA in town actually was on water – a boat served as the Y’s humble beginnings. While the inception of this new organization was during WWI, the YMCA’s main goal was to provide programs and activities for servicemen.
Y continued to grow, the organization ultimately outgrew their nautical residence, and decided to establish a new facility, a hut near the base of 22nd Street. The YMCA’s leaders knew that if they were to continue and thrive, they must find a permanent home. Therefore, the YMCA moved several times, including a location on First Street and Harbor Boulevard, and later on 9th and Beacon in 1926, when it was renamed the Army-Navy YMCA. With their new location and new name, the Army-Navy YMCA continued to thrive. The new location contained a whopping eight stories, including hotel-
Y MEMORIES “The YMCA represents family. My husband, kids and I became members six years ago, just six weeks after having my son, Mikey. Shortly after joining, I lost over 100 lbs., my husband 50 lbs., and my daughter 20 lbs. The last few years, we suffered several devastating losses in our family. We also found out that our son has autism. During this time, we turned to God for strength, and to our family for support, including our YMCA family. Being a member of the Y means having support to maintain a healthy lifestyle, but also receiving
the support to get back up when life knocks you down. As an epileptic and two-time breast cancer survivor, I know what good support feels like, and SPPY staff and members have been extremely supportive. Today, Mikey enjoys attending the Y’s Kids Club on weekends and during the summer. Our daughter, Imani, who plays Varsity Basketball at SPHS, enjoys visiting the Y to shoot hoops. Together, my husband and I are back on track with a healthy lifestyle. Thank you, YMCA, for being a huge part in helping our family continue to both learn and live a healthy lifestyle. You are needed and much appreciated.” – The Center Family: Tockqua, Michael, Imani, and Mikey
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style rooms for servicemen to utilize while on military leave. It also boasted a family-style dining area, an auditorium for live entertainment and receptions, as well as beautiful architecture and design that was attributed to the times, including vaulted ceilings, hand painted murals, and f loors laid with Mexican tiles. Activities held at the Y soon became inclusive to the entire community, with events like fiestas inviting all to celebrate in the auditorium and courtyard for evenings of dancing and entertainment. The YMCA also opened its doors to young men of the area, not necessarily involved within the military, where they could hang out with their friends and enjoy many provided
activities, including shoot pool, pin pong, swimming, basketball, and track.
1930 s Admiral Leigh Gymnasium
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the 1933-1934 basketball season, 95 official Army and Navy games s were played there, with more than In 1960, a capital campaign 1,200 men in participation and fundraised $1.7 million over 40,000 spectators. to construct the YMCA’s comprehensive facility. In 1966, the facility was completed and officially dedicated. The s Van Camp family donated the The YMCA was as integral location’s new swimming pool, part of supportive our troops, while the Bogdanovich family and during WWII, the National donated the new gymnasium Council of YMCAs (now the f loor, which both are still utilized YMCA of the USA) joined with YMCAs around the world to assist today. prisoners of war in 36 nations. It also helped form the United Service Organization (USO), s which ran drop-in centers for More family-oriented military and sent performers programs and clubs activities abroad to entertain the troops. for all ages were offered to the YMCA worked with displaced YMCA community, including persons and refugees as well, Adventure Maidens (formerly and sent both workers and Indian Maidens), which promoted money abroad after the war to mother-daughter bonding help rebuild damaged YMCA buildings.
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activities, and the Y’s Youth and Government program made their first trip to Sacramento in 1975. Other new offerings included water ballet, belly dancing, sewing, self-hypnosis, cardiac rehab, sign language, dog obedience, and yoga. In 1979, the SPPY won a national award for achievement in Physical Fitness Education.
1980 s One of the major themes of
this decade was fundraising. In 1984, the annual YMCA Golf Tournament was created, with the proceeds allowing for children to attend camp and help the Y create scholarships. The event is still a favorite today. In 1985, the Y’s Men’s Club donated over $50k to the neighboring Wilmington
YMCA, which helped fund their Campership program.
1990 s In 1994, a capital campaign was created to support renovations to the YMCA facilities. In 1997, the renovation includes connecting the two buildings, beautification, and adding a warm water training pool.
2000 s & - Today The Millennium brought in new
technologies, new programs, and new experiences, including Mommy & Me classes, youth basketball, and continual Youth & Government involvement. Today, YMCAs are open to all, regardless of religion, social class, age, or gender. spt
Y MEMORIES
local YMCA switched its focus to create programs that were beneficial to not solely Army and Navy servicemen, but also the community of families. The Y also extended their programs to benefit members of the Peninsula community as well. In 1956, an extension program was created in cooperation with the Peninsula Branch YMCA to foster leadership programs. In 1958, the YMCA purchased the land where its current location resides today on Bandini Street, which was formerly named the 5 ½ acre Van Camp Park, for $85,000.
“My memorable Y experiences include a couple of summers as camp counselor on Catalina Island, a dozen years in youth programs with our son and daughter, and some three decades in raising money for a great cause. But more than those, I believe the Y has most changed my life through the ongoing opportunity to be surrounded by committed individuals, who have a genuine focus on improving the lives of youth in our community. This enthusiasm and spirit is abundant in both staff and volunteers. I have been inspired by observing great volunteer leaders like Bob Trujillo, the Davies Family, and the Hinchliffe Family,
whom we are honoring at the Centennial Celebration, as they quietly dedicate their lives to improving the lives of others. I can only hope that some of their commitment and dedication has rubbed off on me.” – Arthur W. McAllister
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SAN PEDRO PREP SPORTS STARS FACE THEIR NEXT CHALLENGE: COLLEGE story & photos by Jamaal K. Street Clockwise: Mary Star's Ally Spillane, POLA's Analise de la Roca, SPHS's Andrea Cline, SPHS's Nick Ford, SPHS's Maddie Villela, and POLA's Anna Vidovich (with POLA girls' soccer coach, Javier Torres)
Since November 2014, signing day ceremonies in San Pedro Prep Sports have started to become a trend for hard working student-athletes. Six more would make their mark during the 2016-17 school year. On November 15, 2016, Port of Los Angeles High softball senior pitcher, Analise De La Roca, would sign a national letter of intent to play Division I softball at New Mexico State. On February 1, three more students would follow suit. First, POLA girls’ soccer senior forward, Anna Vidovich, signed on to play at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, New Jersey. An hour later, at a double signing ceremony at San Pedro High, girls’ soccer senior midfielder, Maddie Villela, signed her letter of intent to play at Marymount California University. Right after Villela signed, San Pedro football senior two-way lineman, Nick Ford, after receiving 21 offers and narrowing them down to three Pac-12 Conference schools in the prior weeks,
would finally settle in on playing defensive tackle at Utah for coach Kyle Whittingham and the Utes. Two more would make their choices clear in late spring of this year. On May 11, 2017, Mary Star High girls’ volleyball senior outside hitter, Ally Spillane, would sign her letter to attend Eastern University in Philadelphia. On June 26, 18 days after graduating from San Pedro High, softball catcher, Andrea Cline, would become the second Pirate to sign with Marymount California. Ford, the 2016 CIF-Los Angeles City Section Offensive Lineman of the Year and Marine League Defensive MVP, also considered Cal and Washington before finally picking the Utes. "I love everything there," Ford said, recalling his official visit. "The program, the environment, the academics, the people, the nature, and most importantly, the opportunity." Ford should fit right in with a Utah defense that's known in recent years to be tough against the run. In his senior year at San Pedro, he registered 56 tackles with
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Mexico State. "The coaching staff there seemed like the perfect fit for me. The coaches seemed to really care about the players and their futures." Going into the CIF-LACS Division 1 playoffs at press time, De La Roca has produced lifetime stats of a 72-9 record, a 1.07 ERA and 861 strikeouts, with a lifetime batting average of .469 with 19 home runs and 120 RBIs. In her four years at Mary Star, Spillane was spectacular, making all-league first team every year while helping guide the Stars to three consecutive Santa Fe League titles, garnering her first league MVP and All CIF-Southern Section honors her senior season. "When I visited Eastern University, everyone made me feel so welcome, especially the coach and all the girls on the team," Spillane recalled of her visit to Philadelphia. "I really got to experience what Eastern has to offer in the short time I was there. The campus was beautiful and full of history and Philadelphia is a wonderful city that I am lucky to call home for the next four years." Cline closed out her final year at San Pedro strong by hitting .393 with three home runs and 21 RBIs, winning the CIF-LACS Division I title in her final game, en route to garnering the Marine League & CIF-LACS D-1 Player of the Year honors. “MCU gives me an opportunity not only to further my softball career, but they’re also a great academic school,” said Cline, who made All-Marine League all four years and will team up with former Pirate Johnie Cortez at MCU. “I also love that Johnie and I are going to play together again.” spt
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THIS IS WHY YOU QUIT by Ricky Magana She was on fire. It had been over a month since she began her fitness quest. She was eating right and consistently making it to the gym. This time was going to be different. Almost everyday, the scale moved down towards her dream weight. She was closer than she’d ever been before. I couldn’t wait to see the before and after pictures. Then suddenly, it stopped. The scale, that is. It hit a snag and like a stalled ignition, revved to no avail. She got discouraged. She tried to hang in there, but sadly, after two weeks, she gave up. She stopped coming to the gym. Ignored my calls. I saw her a year later. She had gained back all the weight she lost, plus a bit more. I’ve seen this saga play out more times than I care for. Hundreds of men and women almost succeeding, but ultimately quitting before they reach pay dirt, spending their lives losing the same 20 to 30 pounds over and over again. Why is it that we quit anything we try to do? Any human endeavor is complex, but over the years I’ve observed that among the most common reasons people quit is this: You didn’t see progress. Humans lack patience. We want what we want and we want it yesterday. We hate feeling like we are putting in effort and not getting anywhere (which is why traffic turns people into psychopaths). This desire for progress is a doubleedged sword. It can make you determined to create change, but also provoke you jump ship at the first sign of trouble. In order for people to stick to something, we have to feel like we’re moving forward. So, it’s very important what you base your progress on. It could mean the difference between success and failure. Therefore, you should never gauge your progress exclusively on something outside of your control. And yet, that’s 28 I SAN PEDRO TODAY I AUGUST 2017
exactly what most people do when they begin a weight-loss plan. They let the almighty scale determine whether they’re succeeding or not, and countless people quit fitness plans because of it. Quitting because the scale stalled is like giving up on driving home because a lane on the 405 was closed. “Hey Honey, traffic is terrible so I’m just going to drive in the opposite direction. See you never.” How ridiculous does that sound? And yet everyday, people opt to move backwards because their movement forward wasn’t fast enough. So, what’s the solution? Am I saying you shouldn’t use the scale? No. I’m saying in the day-to-day, weighing yourself is a mediocre gauge of whether your diet is working. Your weight can fluctuate from water retention, digestion, hormones, stress, time of day, and for women, the time of the month. When so many elements can influence your scale, you have to take other items into consideration. How you ask? Diversify your progress across the other facets of life fitness influences: a.) Take a picture. Measure all the body parts you want to lose fat in. b.) Get a physical. Take inventory of your stress, energy, and activity levels. Then every 2-6 weeks ask yourself: Are your clothes fitting better? Are you losing inches? Is your bloodwork improving? Are you setting a good example for your kids? Are you stronger? Are you more confident? Do you have more energy? Can you climb a flight of stairs without hyperventilating? Are you finally making you a priority? The amount of areas an active lifestyle improves are legion. Take all of them into account, focus on the improvement, and the periodic plateaus you face will melt away (and so will the fat). spt Get a free guide “3 simple tweaks anyone can make for dramatic Fatloss,” visit sanpedrofatloss.com.
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IT’S FUN TO STAY AT THE… by Pastor Nathan Hoff
Part of our family vacation included a week at the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, Colorado. It really was “fun to stay at the YMCA.” As a Christian, I had to give thanks to God for the natural grandeur of mountains, streams, and wildlife. Of course, there were young and old, men and women, Christians and others, associating together in a shared enjoyment of creation and recreation. For as much as the YMCA has changed, in that not many would necessarily associate it with the particularly young, nor is it exclusively male and Christian, the Y continues its mission of creating community. There is something that remains of that old mission that welcomed those who were new to a place, and helped make that new place their place. How has San Pedro become your place? Many of us, especially readers of San Pedro Today, love San Pedro. But what do we love? We love our experience of San Pedro. We love the community that we found or that found us here. We can’t possibly love all 80,000 residents. We don’t know most them. We love those we know. We can’t possibly love all the places you can get a good pizza. We love the place we get good pizza. I always tell newcomers or visitors, “If you are eating bad pizza in Pedro, you are doing it wrong.” Sure, we love the climate, and that the sea is our neighbor, and that the port is an economic engine, but most of us would not live in such a densely-populated area unless we valued connecting with others in the community. It must be hard to be a happy hermit in San Pedro. For our family, San Pedro became our place through the San Pedro Co-op preschool, Ms. Joan’s tap class at Peck Park, Bogdanovich baseball, and Field of Dreams Soccer, our kids'
school, and of course, our life at Trinity Lutheran Church. When I say, “I love San Pedro,” that is what I mean. When others say it, they are thinking of First Thursdays, Tuesday night meals at Domenick’s, Halloween in the Taper neighborhood, gathering at “the hall,” the Dalmatian Club, Godmothers, the Alano Club on Pacific, Eastview Little League, and of course, the YMCA. What makes San Pedro your place? Each of these communities in San Pedro required an entrepreneurial pioneer who thought the world would be better with the group they were dreaming of. Wherever there is a successful visionary, there are behindthe-scenes (often under-celebrated) detail-oriented people. Thank God for them. These communities require committed partners to join their vision and help sustain it. Even committed critics have an important calling to help bring reform where needed, or prophets to remind members of their calling. These communities need a compelling mission to captivate and sustain the interest of their constituency. Some communities last because they can keep their mission relevant. Other communities come to an end; drive down Gaffey and you will see “used-to-be” gathering spots for fraternal clubs and congregations that are no longer. So, cheers to the YMCA for a century of building community here in San Pedro. And thank God for the multitude of other communities that have helped San Pedro become our place. Let's hear it for the dreamers, the detail people, the constituencies, and even the critics. San Pedro would not be our place without you. You make it fun to stay in San Pedro. spt Nathan Hoff is the Pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in San Pedro. Follow his blog at trinitypastor.blogspot.com.
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