Page 2 September 12, 2019 EL SEGUNDO HERALD
Obituaries
Robert Mark Rooney
Robert “Mark” Rooney peacefully
passed away on Monday
September 2nd. He was born in
Stamford, Connecticut on May
8th 1951 to Joseph Rooney “Bud”
and Shirley Rooney “Dot”. Mark
leaves behind his best friend and
wife of Forty years Katherine
Margot Rooney and his two sons
Joseph, and Patrick Rooney, as
well as his three siblings Todd
Rooney, Sandy Chenet and
Scott Rooney, not to mention the numerous
In-Laws, nieces and nephews. He
was a LAPD Police Officer (of
33 years), a Godfather, Father
and above all a great husband.
His love for family was first
and the community was a close
second. He dedicated his life to
protecting all he loved whether
that was on duty, at home or
coaching his children on the
diamond. Mark will be forever
missed, but never forgotten.
Service Arrangements to Be Announced. •
Jewelry Source’s Anniversary Sale Soon
The Jewelry Source is having their 35th
Anniversary Sale starting September 24
through September 28th. They are holding
an Anniversary Sale contest. See details and
the entry form on page three of this week’s
El Segundo Herald.
National Preparedness Day Sept. 12
September is National Preparedness
Month! As we watch Hurricane Dorian
unfold, know that El Segundo has hazards
of its own that you need to be prepared
for in the future. Come out to El Segundo
Preparedness Day on Sept. 12 from 3 to
7 on Main Street in front of City Hall
to learn more. Don’t be scared...Just be
prepared!
– Content: City of El Segundo •
See Calendar of Events, page 10
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Calendar of Events
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THURSDAY, SEPT 12
• El Segundo Certified Farmer’s Market, 3:00
PM. – 7:00 PM., located on Main Street,
Downtown El Segundo.
FRIDAY, SEPT 13
• Bingo, 1:00 PM. - 3:00 PM., 50 Plus, $3.00
minimum, Senior Club of El Segundo, 339
Sheldon Street
SATURDAY, SEPT 14
• Saturday Night Dance, 7:00 PM. – 9:45
PM., Cost: $5.00 Per Person, Adults
of all Ages Welcome, Senior Club of
El Segundo, 339 Sheldon St., Call: 310-
524-2705.
SUNDAY, SEPT 15
• Bridge & Pinochle Groups, 11:30 AM. – 3:45
PM, Senior Club of El Segundo, 339 Sheldon
St., Call Pam at: 310-318-2856.
MONDAY, SEPT 16
• Canasta Group, 11:30 AM. – 3:00 PM., 50
Plus, Free, Senior Club of El Segundo, 339
Sheldon St., Call Pam at: 310-318-2856.
• High School Teens: Body Scrub, 3:00 PM.,
Create your own body scrub using natural
ingredients, El Segundo Public Library, 111
W. Mariposa Ave., Call: 310-524-2728.
TUESDAY, SEPT 17
• Pinochle, 11:30 AM. – 3:30 PM., Senior
Club of El Segundo, 339 Sheldon St., Call
Pam at: 310-318-2856.
• City Council Meeting, 6:00 PM., City Hall,
350 Main Street, Call: 310-524-2306.
• El Segundo Kiwanis Club Meeting, 12:10
PM., The Lakes at El Segundo, Contact:
elsegundokiwanis.org.
• Aging Mastery: Community Engagement
and Class Graduation, 11:00 AM. – 1:00
PM., Registration is required for this event,
El Segundo Public Library, 111 W. Mariposa
Ave., Call: 310-524-2728.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT 18
• Bowling, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 50 Plus,
Senior Club of El Segundo, Gable House
Bowl, 22501 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance,
Cost: $8.50 for 3 games, Call Joyce at:
310-322-7621.
• CSS PTA Meeting, 6:30 PM. – 8:00 PM.,
Center Street School, 700 Center St., Call:
310-615-2676.
THURSDAY, SEPT 19
• El Segundo Certified Farmer’s Market,
3:00 PM. – 7:00 PM., located on Main Street,
The Herald’s own Brian Simon recently enjoyed a meal at Ralph’s, which is America’s oldest Italian restaurant having opened
in 1900. The manicotti and salad were quite tasty, as were the delicious newspaper articles. Photo by Yennifer
• Want to keep up your swimming skills?
• Learn a new sport?
• Make new friends?
Come Try Trojan Water Polo Club for 2 weeks
for Free. 50% off if you decide to join!
Starting 9/3, the following introductory
classes will be offered at the El Segundo Plunge.
Splashball is for boys & girls ages 4-9.
Tuesday: 6:00-6:50pm @The Plunge
Thursday: 6:00-6:50pm @The Plunge
Junior Polo is for boys & girls ages 9-14.
Tuesday: 6:00-7:30pm @The Plunge
Thursday: 6:00-7:30pm @The Plunge
Sunday: 11:00am-12:30pm @The El Segundo Aquatic Center
Residents of El Segundo and the Wiseburn School District
that wish to join Splashball, Polo Fundamentals or any
of our competitive teams receive 2 weeks free
and 50% off dues. Sibling discounts apply too.
For more information on how to register visit Trojan Water Polo Club @
http://www.trojanwaterpolo.com or email twpcsupport@aol.com.
Community Briefs
Police Reports
Thursday, Aug. 29
One female adult was arrested at 0333 hours
from the 700 block of North Pacific Coast
Highway for possession of stolen property
and possession of drug paraphernalia.
A burglary report was taken at 1057 hours
from the 700 block of South Allied Way. The
suspect entered the locker room and stole a
cell phone from an unlocked locker.
A burglary (residential) report was taken
at 1036 hours from the 900 block of East
Imperial Avenue. Unknown suspect(s) broke
into the victim’s locked garage and stole
computer equipment.
A burglary (residential) report was taken
at 1413 hours from the 900 block of East
Imperial Avenue. Unknown suspect(s) broke
into the victim’s locked garage and stole
unknown items.
A petty theft report was taken at 1433
hours from the 700 block of South Pacific Coast
Highway. Unknown suspect(s) took clothing
items from the store and fled the location.
A vandalism report was taken at 1759
hours from East Grand Avenue and Indiana
Street. Unknown suspect(s) broke the
victim’s vehicle window.
A burglary report was taken at 1836 hours
from the 1900 block of Hughes Way. Taken
were several items from a storage unit.
A domestic violence report was taken at
2158 hours from the 1900 block of Mariposa
Avenue. Boyfriend punched and kicked his
girlfriend.
Friday, Aug. 30
A found property report was taken at 0631
hours at Holly Avenue and Richmond Street.
Found was a backpack.
An ESPD reported stolen vehicle was
See Police Reports, page 10