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Sheriff McDonnell on Straight Talk

Jim McDonnell

Los Angeles County Sheriff

LA County Sheriff Jim McDonnell was

elected in November 2014 and sworn in

as the 32nd Sheriff of Los Angeles

County on December 1, 2014.

He joins us to discuss his plans for the challenges facing the

Department, including dealing with jailhouse violence and the

problems triggered by realignment and the passage of Prop 47.

Sheriff McDonnell is a Boston native who grew up in a work-

ing class neighborhood a stone’s throw from Fenway Park. He

came to Los Angeles over three decades ago with little more

than a dream to be part of protecting and serving the public. He

was born to immigrant parents who instilled in him the values

that have served as the guideposts throughout his life: hard

work, integrity and treating all people with respect.

Sheriff McDonnell served for 29 years at the Los Angeles

Police Department, rising to second-in-command under Chief

Bill Bratton, and then served for five years as Chief of the

Long Beach Police Department.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Our Thanks for 23 Years by Art Levine

Death of a Salesman Opens at LB Playhouse

Singin’ in the Rain Coming to MTW

Memorial Day Observance at Green Hills

Heir Apparent Opens at ICT

Around Town Photo Spread

Photo Focus on Grand Prix

Sponsor & Community News

Guest Column by Dr. Craig Smith

Sponsor Spotlight on LB Petroleum Club

T he Pageant of the Masters is arguably one of the most

unique productions in the world. Audiences are amazed

and enchanted by ninety minutes of

tableaux vivants (“living pictures”),

incredibly faithful creations of classical

and contemporary works of art, with

live people posing to look like their

counterparts in the original pieces.

The theme this year is The Pursuit of

Happiness. This one-of-a-kind theatri-

cal event features live narration and

original music performed live by the

Pageant orchestra. The Pageant takes

place nightly at 8:30pm in the beautiful

Irvine Bowl on the grounds of Laguna’s Festival of Arts from

Wednesday, July 8 to Monday, August 31.

For her 20th Pageant as director, Diane Challis Davy readily

acknowledged that her theme selections to have a surprising

knack for topical resonance. The Pur-

suit of Happiness seems to be con-

stantly in the news, with dozens of

books vying for readers as they ex-

plore concepts, strategies and modern

reinterpretations of what it means to be

happy. Recently, the release of the

film based on the bestselling book,

Hector and the Search for Happiness

stimulated heady discussions on the

topic.

This summer, the Pageant’s blend of

art and theatre will offer its own perspectives “It’s going to be

fun, entertaining and educational,” Challis Davy explained.

“Past and present sources of (Continued on page 3)

Sheriff McDonnell will be our guest on the Straight Talk

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happiness will be considered, and we’ll present

themes and memes that everyone can relate to.”

“The desire for happiness,” she continued, “is

integral to being human.

Today we share the same

basic wants and face the

same struggles as our

distant ancestors. The

need to be ‘happy’ is a

trait that unites us across

all nationalities, races

and religions.” Challis Davy added, “We are

living a fast-paced existence in the digital age.

Maybe this is a good time to slow down and

consider the ways in which art reflects the quest

for happiness in different eras and different cul-

tures. I think we will find we have more in

common with previous generations than we

thought.”

Challis Davy hopes The Pursuit of Happiness

will provide plenty of opportunities for beauty

and theatrical excitement. It will also have an

international feel thanks

to the inclusion of art-

works from other coun-

tries. Tributes to the

wonders of childhood,

the universal appeal of

dance and the exotic

pleasures of travel will

be complemented by

stories of love, family

and history.

Working closely with Challis Davy, longtime

Pageant scriptwriter Dan Duling was also excit-

ed about the theme, especially at the Pageant

where volunteer enthusiasm is integral to the

creative process. Director Challis Davy and her

staff realize all too well that their 82-year-old

production wouldn’t be possible without their

amazing and loyal volunteers, many of whom

travel from all over the Southland and return

year after year to take part.

Backstage at the

Pageant is truly

unique. Camaraderie,

a perpetually festive

atmosphere, and a

commitment to pro-

fessionalism in every

department result in a show that has been elicit-

ing gasps of wonder and delight from audiences

for decades.

When asked about what happiness means to her,

director Challis Davy responded, “Being crea-

tive and making artful entertainment.” After a

moment, she added, “Good health and the ab-

sence of worries wouldn’t be bad either.” Sum-

ming up her ambitions for this year’s Pageant,

Davy said, “We hope The Pursuit of Happiness

will be beautiful and entertaining, and encourage

our audiences to think

about the importance of

both joy and art in their

lives.”

On the grounds next to

the Pageant is the won-

derful Festival of Arts,

showcasing the finest

artists, sculptors and

craftsmen. This year they

are celebrating their 83rd Anniversary. Free ad-

mission is offered to the Festival all season long

with your Pageant ticket stub.

For tickets or further information, go to

www.PageantTickets.com or (800) 487-3378.

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Death of a Salesman Opens at LB Playhouse

A n icon of the American stage, Death of a Salesman, will

be the next production on the Mainstage of the Long

Beach Playhouse opening Saturday, May 23.

This classic show was written by Arthur Miller. The produc-

tion will be directed by experienced Playhouse director Carl

daSilva. The Playhouse is

excited to work with Carl to

bring Miller's classic drama

to the Mainstage.

The role of Willy Loman will

be taken on by Karl Schott.

Karl has appeared on the LB

Playhouse stages numerous

times and has been directed

by Carl previously in

'Waiting for Godot'. Teamed up again for another classic, a

dynamic performance is sure to occur.

The rest of the Loman family include, Harriet Whitmyer as

Willy's wife Linda, with John Conway as older son Biff and

Zackary Salene as younger son Happy.

LB Playhouse Executive Producing/Artistic Director Andrew

Vonderschmitt, stated he is " thr illed to be producing the

epitome of modern American drama. Our Loman family is a

strong batch of actors who will bring Miller's words to life in

terrific and interesting ways."

Willy Loman has become the quintessential image of the trav-

eling salesman, forever chasing his dream of success, but al-

ways falling short of true contentment and happiness.

Presented in a series of

dreamlike flashbacks, we see

the failing philosophy of

Willy’s life, even as he stub-

bornly hangs onto the need to

be liked. Seeing his failed

dreams reflected back from

his sons, his hopes and re-

grets are shared by everyone

who has questioned life

choices. This is truly a thrilling work of deep and revealing

beauty by one of the true masters of American Drama.

The Honorary Producers of Death of a Salesman are Marlene

Temple and Art Levine.

Death of a Salesman runs May 23 through June 20. For tick-

ets or further information, call (562) 494-1014 or visit

www.lbplayhouse.org.

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Singin’ in the Rain Coming to MTW


M usical Theatre West (MTW) is Singin’ in the Rain July

10-26 at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center. Fea-

turing all of the beloved songs, splashy dance numbers, and

comedic antics, this two-time Tony nominated musical deliv-

ers the best of the beloved film, live on stage.

Based on what is recognized as the

“Greatest Movie Musical of All Time" by

the American Film Institute, the stage ver-

sion of Singin’ in the Rain is faithfully and

lovingly adapted by Broadway legends

Betty Comden and Adolph Green with

songs by Nacio Herb Brown and Arthur

Freed. Brought to life is each unforgetta-

ble scene, song, and dance, including the

show-stopping title number, complete with

an onstage rainstorm! Audiences of all ag-

es can sing along and relive the classic

music from the iconic "Singin' in the Rain"

to the footloose and fancy free "Make 'Em

Laugh" and "Good Mornin'."

Singin’ in the Rain has all the makings of a 1920’s Tinseltown

tabloid headline - the starlet, the leading man, and a love af-

fair that could change lives and make or break careers! In

silent movies, Don Lockwood and Lina Lamont sizzle, but

behind the scenes things aren't always as they appear on the

silver screen. Lina's squeaky voice might be the end of her

career in "talking pictures" without the help of a talented

young actress to do the talking and singing for her.

Adapted faithfully from the 1952 movie of the same name,

the stage version made a splash on the West End in 1983.

Two years late the show opened on Broad-

way, under the direction and choreo-

graphed by Twyla Tharp, and went on to

earn Tony nominations for “Best Book of a

Musical” and “Best Performance by a

Leading Actor in a Musical.” For the 2000

London revival, the musical took home

The Laurence Olivier Award Best Musical

Revival, and earned nominations for “Best

Actor in a Musical,” “Best Performance in

a Supporting Role in a Musical,” and “Best

Theatre Choreographer.”

Musical Theatre West’s production is un-

der the direction and choreography of Jon

Engstrom and musical direction of John Glaudini. The

production is made possible thanks to the generous contribu-

tions of 2014-2015 Honorary Season Producers.

Don’t miss out on the musical event of yesteryear, today, and

for all time! Tickets are now on sale at the MTW Box Office.

Call (562) 856-1999 or visit www.musical.org.

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Memorial Day Remembrance at Green Hills

M ore than five thousand people are expected to partici-

pate in the Memorial Day Observance at Green Hills

Memorial Park in Rancho Palos Verdes on Monday, May

25 from 10am to noon. Recognized as one of the most popular

in the nation, this 30th Annual Ob-

servance will pay tr ibute to all the

men and women who have lost their

lives in defense of the United States

of America.

The Keynote Speaker will be Kim-

berly Mitchell, 17 year Navy Vet-

eran including service as Deputy

Director to the Chairman of the Joint

Chief’s of Staff Office of Warrior

and Family Support.

The 2015 Memorial Day program will include:

Release of 100 doves

Parade of Colors presented by the armed forces, veterans

groups and local police and fire departments

Vietnam Memorial Traveling Wall

Musical Performance by the Cabar Feidh Bagpipe Band

Musical Performance by Palos Verdes Symphonic Band

Patriot Guard Riders

Aerially Fly-over featuring C-17 (March AFB)

Special Performances by the 21st Century Skydiving

Team

Presentation of Memorial Wreathes with a 21-gun salute

and playing of “Taps”

During the Memorial Day weekend, more

than 700 Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts will

place 8000 American flags on the inter-

ment sites of veterans at Green Hill Me-

morial Park.

“For more than 29 years, Green Hills Me-

morial Park has hosted the Southland’s

most popular tribute to those who fell in

defense of America,” said Jennifer Frew,

community events coordinator for Green

Hills Memorial Park. “The enthusiastic

response we receive from the Southern California community

each year encourages us to continue the wonderful tradition of

our Memorial Day Observances.”

The entire community is invited to patriciate in this year’s

observance. Admission is free. Plan to arrive early to allow

time for parking and the walk to the ceremony site. For more

information, visit www.greenhillsmemorial.com or call

(310) 521-4460.

The Heir Apparent Opens at ICT

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I nternational City Theatre continues its 30th Anniversary

Season with the LA area premiere of David Ives’ produc-

tion of The Heir Apparent. The shows opens Friday, June

19.

Another laugh fest by David Ives based on

Jean-Francois Regnard’s comc masterpiece

and adapted entirely in hilarious rhyming

verse, The Heir Apparent takes French clas-

sical comedy to new heights with this story

of mistaken identities. Eraste desperately

wants to marry Isabelle, but first he needs to

secure an inheritance from Geronte, his mis-

erable old uncle. Geronte won’t make it easy

for Eraste. Can Eraste’s resourceful servant

Crispin save the day with his powers of dis-

guise and his quick wit?

This show is directed by Matt Walker. Since

directing his first production of The Glass

Menagerie at age 19 in a 40-seat theater in

Los Angeles, Matt Walker has traveled the

world directing and performing in musicals,

classical works, theme parks, opera, and cir-

cus. A graduate of Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey’s Clown

College, and a founding member of Los Angeles’ Second

City Improvisation, Matt has trained with the likes of Bill

Irwin, The Cirque Du Soleil, and The San Francisco Mime

Troupe, bringing a diverse background of

disciplines to his body of work.

David Ives is a contemporary Amer ican

playwright whose plays often consist of one

act and are generally comedies. They are

notable for their verbal dexterity, theatrical

invention, and quirky humor. He earned his

MFA in Playwriting from The Yale School

of Drama. A Guggenheim Fellow in play-

writing, David is probably best known for

his evening of one-act comedies called "All

In the Timing". The show won the Outer

Critics Circle Playwriting Award, ran for

two years Off-Broadway, and in the 1995-

96 season was the most-performed play in

the country after Shakespeare productions.

The Heir Apparent runs June 19 through

July 12 at International City Theatre.

For tickets or more information, visit

www.internationalcitytheatre.org or call

(562) 495-4595.


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Straight Talk

LA County Sheriff Jim McDonnell addresses a large

gathering of supporters of the Sheriff’s Youth Founda-

tion at the beautiful Hall of Justice building in

downtown Los Angeles.

John Moorlach, accompanied by his wife Trina is

sworn in as the newly-elected Senator for the 37th S.D. in

the Village of Hope Chapel in Tustin.

LBPD Commander Paul LeBaron at a Reception in his

honor as the outgoing East Division Commander held at

the Gaslamp Restaurant. Long Beach Councilwomen

Stacey Mungo and Suzie Price are visible on stage.

Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission Mario

Cordero was the Keynote Speaker at the LegalPort

Event Coordinator Nancy Gallegos and Executive Chef

Julio Nascimento at the wonderful Chef’s Challenge at

Friedman's Appliance Center. The event was a fund-

raiser for the Long Beach Symphony.

Judges at the Chef’s Challenge were Mike Van Dyke,

Antonia Molina and Barbara Blackwell.


Around Town

Attorney David Griffith, President of the Long Beach-

Qingdao Sister Cities Association and son Cameron greet

guests at the Chinese New Year Celebration at Long

Lion Dancers are featured at the Chinese New Year

Celebration.

Newly-appointed Director of the Long Beach Airport

Bryant Francis addresses the crowd at a reception in

his honor at the Long Beach Marriott.

Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia addresses the Petroleum

Club Young Professionals at their monthly luncheon.

C300 Members in their br ight red coats turned up in

record numbers at Phil Trani’s for a Straight Talk Night

honoring the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach. It was

also the 25th Anniversary of Phil’s popular restaurant.

A beautiful rainbow arched over the downtown waterfront

while Congressman Alan Lowenthal was holding a combi-

nation Birthday Celebration/Fundraiser at the Hotel Maya.

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Photo Focus: Grand Prix

Fast Lane Instructor Jim Bishop with celebrity driver

Tricia Helfer following a practice run on Press

Day in preparation for the Pro-Celebrity Race.

Record crowds jammed the grandstands for the 41st

running of the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach.

The beautiful skyline of downtown Long Beach

frames the photo.

Toyota Scion FR-S cars lined up in the Paddock

prior to the running of the Pro-Celebrity Race.

Dave Pasant, winner of this year ’s Pro-Celebrity

Race with wife Jill. This was the sixth time that Dave

has participated in the race, purchasing his seat each

year at the Grand Prix Charity Auction benefitting

Miller Children’s Hospital.

Signal Hill Mayor Ed Wilson and guest Deborah

Kearn enjoy the hospitality of the wonderful

C300 Paddlock Club.

Rutledge Wood, winner of last year’s Pro-Celebrity

Race, with Straight Talk Host Art Levine in the

Race Paddock.


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Temple’s website — tilb.org. The Future Focus series invites

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The Tortoise and the Hare: Presumptive Presidential Favorites

by

Dr. Craig Smith

Former Presidential Speechwriter

A esop warned that slow and steady often wins the race

over the speedy but negligent. The hare in the race for

the Democratic nomination for president is Hillary Clinton,

who doesn’t even have an announced opponent. But she can’t

rest on her laurels. In 2007, she was the early favorite for her

party’s nomination. However, Barack Obama’s slow and

steady progress in the primaries led to Clinton’s defeat. On

the Republican side, the tortoise Senator John McCain caught

the hare, former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani by the Flori-

da primary.

The loss of the nomination by the front runner is nothing new.

One of the most famous cases occurred in 1860. The pre-

sumptive favorite to win the Republican nomination was for-

mer senator and current governor of New York, William Sew-

ard. When he heard rumblings that a former one-term

congressman named Lincoln was causing a stir in Illinois,

Seward invited the “country bumpkin” to speak in New York

City hoping to embarrass him. When the lanky Lincoln rose to

speak at the Cooper Union Institute, he delivered an eloquent

defense for the North’s desire to stop the expansion of slavery

and preserve the Union. Lincoln went on to win the nomina-

tion and made Seward his Secretary of State.

In the next century, Harold Stassen, the boy wonder and for-

mer governor of Minnesota, was the presumptive favorite to

win the 1984 Republican nomination after he ran up a number

of primary wins. But in the end, the party returned to its 1944

nominee, Thomas E. Dewey, who went down to ignominious

defeat to President Harry Truman, the biggest upset in presi-

dential campaign history.

Truman himself faired no better in 1952. His front runner

status was the victim of several crises. His Under Secretary of

State Alger Hiss had been convicted of perjury. China had

fallen to Mao Zedong. The Soviet Union had developed the

atom bomb. And the United States was involved in a stale-

mated war in Korea. Truman was embarrassed in the New

Hampshire primary and withdrew from the race.

On the Republican side in the same year, Senator Bob Taft of

Ohio was the front runner all the way to the convention. Then

at the convention, a draft Eisenhower movement unseated the

Texas delegation and he became his party’s nominee.

In 1956, Democratic Senator Estes Keafauver of Tennessee

led throughout the primary season, but in the end, the party

returned to former Illinois Governor Adlai Stevenson, who

had lost to Eisenhower in 1952. Despite Keafauver’s joining

Stevenson on the ticket, they went down to defeat in 1956.

In 1968, President Lyndon Johnson was the presumptive fa-

vorite to win the Democratic nomination until the Viet Cong

launched the Tet Offensive. Johnson was embarrassed by Sen-

ator Eugene McCarthy in the New Hampshire primary. John-

son withdrew from the race and his vice president, Hubert

Humphrey won the nomination. However, in the general

election former Vice President Nixon defeated Humphrey,

thereby completing one of the biggest comebacks in presiden-

tial campaign history.

In 1972, Senator Edmund Muskie was said to have a lock on

the Democratic nomination. But while speaking from a flat-

bed truck during the New Hampshire primary, he fell in to

tears defending accusations that his wife has used foul lan-

guage. He lost the primary to Senator George McGovern,

and the rest is history.

So is it fair to ask, what might trip up Hillary Clinton’s sprint

to the finish?

First, there are a number of candidates who are testing the

water that could surprise her in Iowa or New Hampshire. For-

mer Governor Martin O’Malley of Maryland may challenge

from Clinton’s left. Former Senator Jim Webb of Virginia is

a veteran who may challenge from Clinton’s right. And if

Hillary Clinton were to trip, Senator Elizabeth Warren of

Massachusetts and Vice President Joe Biden are ready to join

the race.

Second, Hillary Clinton’s campaign trail has at least two

land mines that could blow up. She has yet to adequately ex-

plain why she deleted thousands of e-mails from her private

server. If any of those e-mails shows up on a receiver’s server

and contain incriminating material, Clinton would be in trou-

ble. She also signed off on a deal that allowed a Russian com-

pany to control 20 percent of U.S. uranium production. That

company made a sizeable contribution to the Clintons’ chari-

table foundation. If evidence of a quid pro quo can be found,

Clinton would have some serious explaining to do.

As we move closer to 2016, other events may entice more

tortoises to challenge the current hare.

Dr. Craig Smith is Director of the Center for First Amend-

ment Studies, CSULB, and author of the recently published

book “Confessions of a Presidential Speechwriter.”


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O ne of the hidden gems of Long Beach is the Petroleum

Club. This private membership club has long time roots

in Long Beach. The club offers Lunch

served Monday thru Friday, and Dinner

served Thursday and Friday, together with

monthly themed dinner dances and night-

ly entertainment.

Last Friday events are open to the public.

Visit our website for the schedule.

The Petroleum Club features two rooms

for dinner dances. The Grand Ballroom, which seats up to 400

guests with a permanent 25’x 40’ dance floor, and the Terrace

Room which seats up to 200 guests. We

also feature two meeting rooms accommo-

dating up to 40 guests and a comfortable

circular bar .

One of our special features here at the Club

is the Olympic size swimming pool.

We offer poolside food and bar services. There are cabanas

and a toddler splash area. A summer pool membership drive is

now going on, so come on in and sign up!

We are not only a private membership club,

but we also cater outside events such as

Wedding Receptionists and Ceremonies,

Birthday Parties, Business Meetings/ Lunch-

eons/ Dinners, Poolside BBQ and Pool Par-

ties. Our catering staff has years of experi-

ence handling such events.

For the month of May we are having a membership drive and

are waiving the first year initiation fee for new social mem-

berships. Give us a call

and discover this hidden

gem for yourself. 3636 Linden Ave

Long Beach

(562) 427- 7966

lbpetroleumclub.com

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