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Including Inglewood Airport Area • Baldwin Hills • Crenshaw/LA • Ladera Heights VOL. 23, No. 7

February 13, 2014

Hollywood Park Tomorrow

A ‘Ground Breaking’ Development

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he long awaited master planned community in Inglewood, projected to create 19,000 jobs and provide housing to 2,500 families, received rousing enthusiasm on Feb. 6.

About 150 people huddled inside a tent in the chilly morning to witness the beginning of yet another milestone of development—the ground breaking of Hollywood Park Tomorrow.

Remarks were given by Terry Fancher, co-head of Stockbridge Capital Partners; developer Chris Meany, Wilson Meany; and Inglewood

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Mayor James Butts. Inglewood council members and elected officials; Gerard McCallum II, project manager

Terry Fancher, Stockbridge Capital Partners

On The Inside: • News • Community • Entertainment • Health • Real Estate • Business

Risë Phillips Making Affordable Care Possible

for Hollywood Park Land Co.; former Inglewood Mayor Roosevelt Dorn; and Inglewood school board members were among the guests.

Elected officials from Santa Monica and West Hollywood also attended.

The 238-acre property, at the former racetrack site on Prairie and Hardy is an ambitious undertaking which will occupy one of the last large parcels of developable land in Los Angeles County. HPT will include a mix of entertainment, retail, hotel, residential, office/commercial, civic, gaming and recreational

space. Visitors and residents will have access to 22.5 acres of public parks and a lake.

The Hollywood Park Casino will undergo a $55 million renovation, which includes a new parking garage and upgrades to the gaming area and kitchen. All casino employees will remain employed during the renovation.

“So here we are—another ‘overnight success’ if you live in Alaska,” Mayor Butts joked about the project, which was 8 years in the making. “I am honored to serve such a great community. Inglewood is be(Continued on page 7)

Salute to Young Black Entrepreneurs

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By Thomas Bunn

n traditional Black History fashion, we often regurgitate the popular rhetoric and praise the familiar faces. In loving contrast to tradition, I want to salute a couple of individuals who in their late teens have already created their own careers, and careers for over 200 others.

These are my top young entrepreneurs under 21.

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he history of African American health has been plagued by chronic disease. Read any list of major illnesses by race, and blacks rank number one on nearly all of them—diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and HIV/AIDS. Are we genetically disposed to be sicker than everyone else, or are there other reasons?

Our natural proclivity toward avoiding medical attention is rooted in fear, ignorance and mistrust of doctors—motivated by the

Risë K. Phillips Tuskegee Experiments in which black men were unknowingly injected with syphilis as part of medical experiments.

But the experiments happened a long time ago.

Avoidance of doctors today is largely an economic issue, and one that continuously motivates Risë K. Phillips, MPH, MBA. “Getting medical attention is so important. One of the main reasons for health disparities is due to economics, but now we’re taking away that excuse.”

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Brann Named ‘Superintendent of the Year’ by Pepperdine University Grad School Council

nglewood Unified School District State Trustee Dr. Don Brann was honored last month as the “2014 Superintendent of the Year” by a Pepperdine University graduate school advisory panel.

The Superintendent Advisory Council at the Graduate School of Education and Psychology (GSEP) recognized Dr. Brann on Jan. 30, during a dinner and reception in Monterey.

“More than four decades of experience in California public schools have culminated in a wealth of knowledge and expertise from which our students and schools benefit,” State Superintendent Tom Torlakson said in a letter congratulating Dr. Brann. “I appreciate your leadership and judgment as an educational leader, along with your work to strengthen ties with the school community.

“Please accept my most sincere gratitude for your service to the students of Inglewood,” he continued.

“We are all fortunate to have you at the helm, and I look forward to our

District saw significant enrollment gains and built new schools. He has similar goals for Inglewood, which has embarked on plans to boost enrollment, enhance academic performance, lower class sizes in primary grades and improve facilities, among other initiatives.

Dr. Brann is married with two grown daughters who followed his footsteps into education. He is the founder and vice president of the board of Da Vinci charter schools, and a former El Segundo councilDon Brann man. He holds a doctorate degree in continued partnership as we move education and bachelor’s degree in toward providing all California business administration and marketchildren with a world-class educa- ing from the University of Southern tion.”

California, as well as a master’s deTorlakson appointed Dr. Brann gree in education from California last year to lead Inglewood Unified. State University, Los Angeles.

He has more than 30 years of suThe GSEP’s Superintendent Adperintendent experience in six Cali- visory Council is a consortium of fornia districts, including a 15-year state superintendents that meets for stint with nearby Wiseburn schools, training, advocacy and discussion and has also worked as a principal, on education issues. Members adprogram coordinator and classroom vise Pepperdine students on credenteacher. Under Dr. Brann’s direc- tialing, administrative training and tion, the small K-8 Wiseburn School master’s and doctoral programs.

Domestic Violence To Be Explored at Domestic Violence Awareness Symposium

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he Inglewood Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc, will host “The Faces of Domestic Violence Across the African Diaspora,” a Domestic Violence Awareness Symposium on Saturday, February 22, 2014, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Vision International Ministries, located at 6819 West Blvd. in Inglewood, CA, Admission is free.

The purpose of the symposium is to provide information to professionals, community organizations, faith communities, and families in order to increase understanding and awareness of domestic violence victimization. The event will include a multi-cultural panel of experts who will discuss what is and what’s not domestic violence from both a legal and psychological perspective, examine common threads and differences among various cultural groups, as well as discuss ways to help break the cycle.

Panelists will include Carole Jordan-Harris, MD (Obstetrician/ Gynecologist) and Board member of Sojourn Services for Battered Women and their Children; Kelly C. Azuoma, Education Coach, Los Angeles Universal Preschool; Ms. Fatima, Early Childhood Educator and Survivor; China Robinson, Author and Survivor; Faye I. Mandell, LCSW, Psychotherapist; and Lt. Angela Walton, Los Angeles

County Sheriff’s Dept.

“We want to dispel myths relating to domestic violence and assist attendees in effectively identifying and responding to domestic violence in their own families and communities,” said Joyce Guinyard, president of the Inglewood Alumnae Chapter.

The Domestic Violence Awareness Symposium is open to the general public. Both men and women are encouraged to attend.

Ample free parking is available.

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is a private, non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide assistance and support through established programs in local communities throughout the world.

Locally, the Inglewood Alumnae Chapter has a membership of over 100 women who are committed to providing public service to the Inglewood community. The major programs of the sorority are based upon the organization’s five-point programmatic thrust: economic development, educational development, international awareness and involvement, physical and mental health, and political awareness and involvement.

For more information about “The Faces of Domestic Violence Across the African Diaspora” or Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Inglewood Alumnae Chapter, visit www.iacdst. org or call (310) 861-1913.

Risë Phillips Making Affordable Care Possible (Continued from page 1) Indeed. Since 2009, Phillips, President and CEO of T.H.E. Health and Wellness Centers in Los Angeles, has plowed through socioeconomic barriers which keep Africans Americans away from the doctor’s office.

She has directed activities for a $167 million international, biomedical support operations center for HIV/AIDS clinical trials research; and raised in excess of $145 million over five years to support HIV/AIDS services for low-income patients. Throughout her career, the UCLA alumnus has worked in the public and private healthcare sectors, with responsibility for as much as $5 billion in funding.

She even helped push more than 15 major pieces of legislation related to reproductive rights in the U.S. Senate and at the California State Capitol.

Can you say commitment?

If you want to know what motivates Phillips to do what she does, read her blog on the Huffington Post website.

She wrote on April 5, 2012: “While politicians argue about the best way to control, lessen or reverse our country’s descent from an economic powerhouse to a lesser status, many of the people whose lives are skidding down this slippery slope are suffering.”

Today, T.H.E. is supported by more than 15 key foundations, including the Ahmanson, S. Mark Taper, Weingart, California Community Foundation, California Endowment and Cal­­­­­ ifornia Wellness.

T.H.E is the acronym for To Help Everyone, and its mission has lived (Continued on page 10)

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Want to Work for President Obama This Summer?

African American Interns Wanted For 2014 Summer White House Internship Program. Deadline to Apply is March 15.

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he White House Initiative’s Year-round Internship Program provides current undergraduate and graduate students with an opportunity to learn about African American-focused education policy, communications, and outreach at the U.S. Department of Education in Washington, D.C. Until March 15, 2014, the program will be accepting applications for summer interns. Their responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: • Collecting and compiling research and data on African American education, institutions and communities • Performing data entry and managing the office database • Greeting and escorting visitors to meetings • Participating in strategic planning and staff meetings and other Department policy briefings and meetings relevant to the work of the Initiative

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First Sports Event Scheduled for Forum

Wanda Brown’s Statement on Black History

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The Forum was home to Kareem Abdul Jabbar and the Lakers from 1967 to 1999. he Fabulous Forum in Ingle- and the NHL’s L.A. Kings from wood will host its first sport- 1967 to 1999. Although the focus is ing event, since its $100 mil- on music and entertainment, venue lion renovation, on March 15-16. officials expect to attract sporting The Forum’s first non-musical events as well. event will be the 2014 Freestyle If speculation about building a Wrestling World Cup. It is the football stadium adjacent to the sport’s annual dual meet champi- Forum and Hollywood Park comes onship with the top 10 men’s free- true, Inglewood would become a style wrestling teams in the world, major sports city again. including the U.S., Iran and Russia.

Tickets for the wrestling match This is the first time the World range from $50 to $270. For more Cup event will be held in the U.S. information, visit fabulousforum. since 2003. The Forum was home com or call (800) 745-3000. to the NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers VOTE TODAY • Visit www.inglewoodtoday.com

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e, as a people, have much to be thankful for and be very proud of! We are thankful for those who came before us and paved the way for much of the success that many have achieved. Most notably. we are thankful for their tremendous personal sacrifices that advanced the lives of their generation, as well as future generations.

Black Americans have excelled and made incredible achievements in every profession, from the letter ”A” to the letter “Z”! Many individuals who are living today probably didn’t envision that this nation would have an African American named Barack Obama as president of the United States of America during their lifetime.

We as a people have been richly blessed by God. So let us celebrate our unique heritage and a multi-

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Housing, Traffic, Nothing Ground Breaking

public hearing was held to consider amending a zoning code to make downtown Inglewood eligible for density bonus provisions for affordable housing.

It would make Inglewood eligible for state funding to have affordable housing built, should developers come in with project plans.

Realtor Ted Brass and retired resident Michael Benbow support PH-1. “It’s good for the City of Inglewood, and good for the citizens.

Increasing density bonus allows public-private partnerships to take place. (Housing) inventory is low.

Right now we need more housing and certainly housing in the affordability range,” Brass said.

“We only have nine square miles or so, so we have to do something.

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morrow, we’re going to have to do something downtown,” Benbow said. He also said there are too many beauty shops downtown and something needs to be done about the parking.

A woman wanted to know how affordable housing would affect already established single-family homeowners. Another woman wants the City to make use of the studies that were previously done (and paid for). “The last (study) was beautiful. We can go back and take a look at that. We can no longer afford to wait for developers, and buy into their plan because we don’t have one,” she said.

Linda Tatum, Acting Community Development Director, said affordable housing would not have any impact on single-family residents.

Councilman Ralph Franklin said the City is “obligated to find a new base of affordable housing, so we can bring in these new developers to accommodate us. It will be near the mecca of the light rail system which will accommodate the residents most likely to need affordable housing.” Homes built at the new Hollywood Park Tomorrow community will be sold at retail rates.

The council approved the amendment.

Councilman Franklin had a few people worried when he announced, “The number one issue we are dealing with now that horses are moving out (of Hollywood Park racetrack) are the flies that are coming into the community. There are field mice and cats and possums and raccoons. There are new wild animals

out there called coyotes.”

“There are specific guidelines which tell us what animals cannot be captured. Some animals have a right to mingle with human life.

Now, they (county animal control) require us to contact another company. You can capture the animal…

They will bring you a trap, and you will pay for it. There was an audible gasp in the audience.

Assistant City Manager/CFO David Esparza presented the Fiscal Year 2013-14 Budget Review for the 1st Quarter (October 1-December 31, 2013). According to the numbers, property taxes are down; sales taxes and building permit fees are up; utility user taxes are down.

Hollywood Park revenue is stable through the first quarter.

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A Legacy of Our History That Must Change

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he legacy of African American history is rich in culture, style, cuisine, and creative endeavors. Our progress as a people seems nothing short of a miracle, given our beginnings in this country. I believe it will only get better as we evolve in the areas of health, education and business.

There is one persistent downfall, however, that had held us back for years, generational poverty. Employment discrimination is definitely a factor. But that cannot be blamed entirely for the obvious lapse in economic prosperity.

Bottom line, there is a huge gap in financial literacy and the decisions we make in regard to credit.

And, payday loans is one of the biggest deterrents to getting ahead.

An article in the Los Angeles Times (Feb. 11, 2013) exposed the tactics of payday lenders who set up shop in the lowest income (i.e. black and Hispanic) communities.

Their cleverly disguised advertisements project the image of a friend lending a helping hand.

But beware. That hand is about to take a big chunk of your money—an annual percentage rate of up to 460%.

As the industry has grown, there has been a proliferation of online lenders. As Internet companies, they have managed to get around some of the regulations. And because they are set up for electronic debit, they don’t have to wait for you to come into their office with your payment.

Desperation and sheer ignorance traps low-income people into overlooking the fine print. If they would just read, they would learn the annual percentage rate on a $2,600 loan is 174.54%. Translation? A $2,600 loan could end up costing you $7,000 over the life of the loan. The high fees and interest keeps you stuck in a very expensive, revolving cycle.

As Joe Ridout of Consumer Action points out, “A payday loan is the absolute worst alternative, short of going to the mob.”

But wait, it gets worse! This fact really blew my mind: The

Willie Brown, Publisher, Inglewood Today Weekly U.S. Post Office Inspector General, estimated in a recent report that of the 68 million Americans without a checking or savings account, “such households spent a total of roughly $89 billion in 2012 on interest and fees for shortterm loans—an average of $2,412 a household, or about 10% of the average poverty-line family’s annual income!”

If that’s not a wake-up call, I don’t know what is. If we want our children to avoid living in poverty, we have to break free of this debt trap now!

We must get creative about coming up with alternatives. First, ask yourself if paying up to 460% in interest is worth it. Can you hold out a little longer? Can you borrow from a relative, find something to sell, or trim your budget? Even a credit card advance is a lot cheaper than a payday loan. Because these loans are usually due every 2 weeks, it is nearly impossible to earn enough money before you’re digging into your pocket again.

Financial literacy, budgeting and planning for large expenses is important. There is a wealth of free information available now online and at public libraries to help people become smarter consumers.

Learn to shop for credit just like you shop for anything else.

The shackles are long gone from our ankles, but the trap set by payday lenders is keeping African Americans (and others) in modern day slavery. Let’s break out of this prison and leave a legacy of wealth.

Eye on the City (Continued from page 4) “We have revenues which we are using to offset taxes, due to the closure of Hollywood Park race-

track,” Esparza said.

The City continues to struggle with a stubborn shortfall of $7.9 million. To balance the books, the City is using savings from work-

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State Senate Plans New Ethics Reforms

series of scandals by state lawmakers has caused Senate President Darrell Steinberg (D-Sacramento) to form the Senate Ethics Working Group. He asked colleagues to come up with recommendations to strengthen state ethics and campaign laws, according to a statement.

Controversies, including the recent conviction of Sen. Roderick D. Wright (D-Inglewood) on eight felony counts of perjury and voter fraud for lying about his residence, have plagued the Legislature.

Ethics violations have been committed by senators on both sides of the aisle: Sen. Ronald S. Calderon (DMontebello) was found to have accepted bribes to affect legislation via a leaked FBI affidavit.

Sen. Tom Berryhill (R-Modesto)

and two Republican county committees allegedly laundered campaign contributions to the 2008 Assembly campaign of his brother, Bill Berryhill. An administrative law judge recommended fines of $40,000.

A lobbyist Kevin Sloat was fined $133,500 by the state Fair Political Practices Commission for improperly providing contributions to Steinberg’s and Gov. Jerry Brown’s campaigns.

The Senate leader’s proposal to come up with new restrictions is not a result of any one case. According to a spokesman, Steinberg plans to “formulate a package of reforms this session” that examines legislative and campaign finance rules.

The group is being led by Sen. Ricardo Lara (D-Bell Gardens).

force reduction, job freezes, merit increase freezes, revenue from fee increases, and anticipated new revenue from the Forum.

Just as stubborn is the persistent story that Inglewood Today is funding the political campaigns of Mayor Butts and elected officials.

“Willie Brown was doing well before I got here. With all the funds I’ve

ever raised, not one dime of it came from Willie Brown,” said City Clerk Yvonne Horton. “People believe if they repeat a lie enough times, week after week you’ll believe it. I hear Willie Brown has financed my campaign, and that’s just ludicrous.”

Treasurer Wanda Brown reminded the public that the City of Inglewood (Continued on page 9)

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Celebrating Black History Month

Pioneers of Modern Medicine

Dr. Charles Richard Drew Dr. Charles Richard Drew (19041950) was an American medical doctor and surgeon who developed a long-term system of preserving blood plasma. His invention of the blood ‘bank’ revolutionized the medical profession, saving many lives. Dr. Drew’s discovery that plasma kept longer than whole blood became the model for the Red Cross’ blood drives known today.

A biracial man, Drew resigned his position as director of the blood bank at the Presbyterian Hospital in New York City after the US War

Department issued a racist directive: blood taken from white donors should not be mixed with blood taken from black donors. Dr. Drew stated, “The blood of individual human beings may differ by blood groupings, but there is absolutely no scientific basis to indicate any difference in human blood from race to race.” He also formed Britain’s blood bank system.

There is a myth that Drew died after a fatal car accident because a “white-only” hospital in North Carolina denied him medical care and a blood transfusion based on his own invention. This story has been disputed by those who knew him first hand.

Dr. Drew got immediate medical attention, in part from the other doctors (his friends) who were in the car accident with him (but were less severely injured). Dr. Drew was admitted to a mixed-race hospital, but died after being treated for massive internal injuries. A U.S. postage stamp was issued in 1981 to honor him.

vaporize cataracts from patients’ eyes, replacing the more common method of using a grinding, drilllike device to remove the afflictions. With another invention, Bath was able to restore sight to people who had been blind for over 30 years!

Dr. Patricia Bath Dr. Patricia Bath (1942--), an ophthalmologist from New York, became the first African American woman doctor to receive a patent for a medical invention. After relocating to Los Angeles, Bath obtained a patent (No. 4,744,360), for a method of removing cataract lenses. Her invention transformed eye surgery, using a laser device which made the procedure more accurate.

The invention, called a “Cataract Laserphaco Probe” and patented in 1988, is designed to use the power of a laser to quickly and painlessly

Otis Boykin A serial inventor, Otis Boykin (1920-1982) is most famous for creating a control unit for the pacemaker. The device, essentially uses electrical impulses to maintain a (Continued on page 9)

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Councilman Eloy Moralas

“In celebrating Martin Luther King and Black History Month, let us celebrate who we are as a City. Inglewood has become an example of how a truly diverse city can overcome any obstacle and become great again.”

“I am proud to have been raised in Inglewood by a diverse community that I love.

Thank you for allowing me to serve you.”

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Hollywood Park Tomorrow (Continued from page 1) ing recognized nationally and internationally as the quality community that we are.”

Fancher, who began looking for funding in 2006, shared his early struggles trying to get the project off the ground.

“One of the biggest tests we had was to tell them [Hollywood Park owners] what we planned for Hollywood Park, how we were going to

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do it, and where we were going to get the money.” The primary source of capital was secured by a pension fund. Raising funds for such a large project was difficult at a time when banks were tightening their belts.

“That kind of capital had largely disappeared,” Fancher said.

Meany said HPT will be a huge game changer.

“We all know that Inglewood has not had its due. [Hollywood Park] will have a retail district that will be on par with any community within this quadrant of Los Angeles. This retail district will be the most talked about place in L.A.” It will also be a huge source of employment. Of the 19,000 jobs projected, the City has a good faith contract with Wilson Meany to reach a local hiring goal of 30 percent.

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“This is a great day for the citizens of Inglewood, and Hollywood Park will have great synergy with the Forum,” Mayor Butts said. “Together, the two sites will anchor the new economic core of the City of Inglewood.”

Wilson Meany is providing private funds for long-overdue traffic improvements. Century Blvd. and Prairie Ave. will be widened, and lights

at the A National Traveling Interactive Exhibition

Inglewood Public Library The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County presents the with the

Saturday, February 22, 2014 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Explore marine life in five distinct habitats of the Pacific Ocean just off our coast in this submarine simulator!

Discover Earth: A Century of Change is an interactive museum exhibit focusing on how we observe the Earth’s climate.

The Inglewood Public Library is hosting nine free programs for the public in connection with this exhibit.

Discover Earth will be on display at the Main Library from January 22 to March 20, 2014.

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synchronized at 19 intersections.

Demolition of the Hollywood Park racetrack will begin in the spring. The entire project is expected to be completed between 2020 and 2022.

Fancher is responsible for supervising the investment activities of over $2.6 billion in capital commitments, principally from maArtist’s rendering of future development jor public pension funds. He has 29 years of real estate vation Award by the National Trust industry experience. for Historic Preservation and the In 1998, principals of Wilson San Francisco Business Times 2002 Meany Sullivan were selected by Real Estate Deal of the Year. the Port of San Francisco to rehaFor the latest updates on this bilitate the Ferry Building. It was project visit www.hollywoodpark awarded the 2003 National Preser- tomorrow.com.

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Health&Fitness T•O•D•A •Y

Stress Busters: How to Minimize Stress

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By Karen C. Groves

e are living in a world where stress abounds.

How can we minimize the effects of stress in our daily lives?

First of all, can small amounts of stress work for us? Having a deadline that can motivate us to get the job done, instead of procrastinating, may actually be beneficial.

Stress, however, that is brought on by being in traffic too long or too often, an abusive boss that you can’t please or worrying about how to pay bills can be too much and, in some instances, can be a killer.

What can we do so that kind of stress will be minimal in our lives?

There are many stress busters that one can employ. However, I am only going to touch on a few. The following are a few simple, inexpensive stress reducers that can be employed everyday:

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this will also benefit those around you as well.

5. Provide a tranquil environment at home or have someplace where you can go and find serenity. Exciting times have their place and you will find that having quiet time can be beneficial as well.

6. Take supplements. Our food supply may be abundant, however, the nutrition we need may not be in the food. I’ve heard statistics that we would have to eat 42 bowls of spinach grown today to match the nutrition in 1 bowl of spinach grown in the 1950’s.

1. Get enough sleep. If you do, 3. Get a fish tank or a tabletop 7. Exercise in a gym or walk freyou will find your body is less water fountain. Remember that we quently. Moving can make a difstressed and can function better. are 70%+ water. It’s amazing how ference in how you feel. And I was 2. Our bodies are about 70%+ soothing falling water can be. reading recently that moving helps water. When we breathe, sweat or 4. Take time for yourself. That is change your mood. It can help make go to the bathroom, we lose water not being selfish. You are showing you more positive. that we need to replace. So drink appreciation for the life that you 8. Get a full body massage. You up! (water, that is) have. You will be less stressed and will love it.

ICEF Public Schools Announces Major Expansion of Blended Learning Program with $1.25 Million in Funding Teachers Lead Effort to Personalize Learning for Students with New Technology

CEF Public Schools (ICEF), a network of K-12 charter schools known for sending African American and Latino students from South Los Angeles and surrounding areas to the top 100 colleges in the country, has announced the expansion of its blended learning program across all 12 of its schools with $1.25 million in committed funding from major donors.

ICEF Inglewood Elementary Academy and ICED Inglewood Middle Academy are among the schools in the charter network.

Blended learning uses technology—computers and online games/ activities—to help students learn in many different ways, including independently, in small groups and as an entire class. This differentiated approach ensures that teachers can meet each student’s individual needs. Under the leadership of director Peter Watts, ICEF incorporated blended learning into its instructional model with a successful teacherled pilot program in 2012-13.

The new funds will allow for the additional technology and infrastructure needed to expand and support the program at all 12 of its schools. ICEF’s ultimate goal is to have more computers in each class-

room, with a laptop for every single student in the next two years.

“Many schools and districts see the need to bring technology into the classroom, but they often implement those decisions from the top down,” said ICEF CEO Parker Hudnut. “At ICEF, our teachers played a lead role in shaping the program. We’ve emphasized getting the teaching methods right first and then adding the technology. As a result, our students are already benefitting and we have identified ways in which we can continue to improve.”

Last year, 25 ICEF teachers participated in a pilot program that included monthly training and support. These teachers also visited other schools to see how other teachers were successfully using technology. ICEF teachers then had the autonomy to decide how and when to incorporate blended learning approaches into the curriculum within their own classrooms.

Aziza Pavageau, a second grade teacher at ICEF Vista, saw great success in the pilot.

“In my first year of teaching, I realized how difficult it was to differentiate instruction for each student,” she said. “Blended learning helped me to differentiate more effectively

with the use of online adaptive programs. This has helped ensure that students who are below grade level, or haven’t yet mastered a concept, are getting the instruction they need. It also allows students that are above grade level to be challenged and move ahead at their own pace.”

At the end of the 2012-13 school year, 100 percent of Aziza’s students scored proficient or advanced in math and 88 percent scored proficient or advanced in English Language Arts on the California state exam—the highest scoring class across the organization.

“We need to prepare students to be successful in college, starting in elementary school,” said Marie Morelock, ICEF’s vice president of instruction. “Our rigorous teaching methods are evolving to integrate technology while meeting the Common Core state standards. This allows for more meaningful instruction targeted to students’ learning needs.”

ICEF teachers helped parents understand how this new technology would be used in class and how online programs are also a tool to help parents support their children’s learning at home. For example, ICEF parents can see how much time their children spend online, how many as-

signments they’ve completed, areas where they’re behind or advanced, and access instructional videos and the online grade book. Teachers are also able to print monthly progress reports from the online programs to share with parents, allowing for more meaningful conferences. ICEF teachers reported an increase in the number of parents involved in their children’s learning as a result.

ICEF Public Schools was founded in 1994 with the goal to transform the South Los Angeles community by providing high-quality educational opportunities for its students and preparing students to attend and compete academically at the top 100 colleges and universities in the nation. ICEF has achieved great success in closing the achievement gap for African American and Latino students through an established K-12 model based on academic rigor, high expectations for its students, parental involvement and rich extracurricular offerings in athletics and visual/performing arts. ICEF serves 4,200 students (82 percent African American, 17 percent Latino and 83 percent low-income) with 12 schools across South Los Angeles. To learn more about ICEF Public Schools, visit http://www.icefps.org.

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Pioneers of Modern Medicine (Continued from page 6) regular heartbeat.

Ironically, Boykin died of heart failure in 1982.

During his lifetime, he ultimately invented more than 25 electronic devices. One of his early inventions was an improved electrical resistor for computers, radios, televisions and an assortment of other electronic devices.

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After the rescue, Morgan’s company received requests from fire departments around the country who wished to purchase the new masks. The Morgan gas mask was later refined for use by the U.S. Army during World War I. In 1914, Garrett Morgan was awarded a patent for a Safety Hood and Smoke Protector.

After witnessing a collision between an automobile and a horsedrawn carriage, Morgan took his turn at inventing a traffic signal.

Other inventors had experimented with, marketed, and even patented traffic signals.

Garrett Morgan Garrett Morgan (1877-1963) was an inventor and businessman from Cleveland who invented a device called the Morgan Safety Hood and Smoke Protector in 1914. On July 25, 1916, Morgan made national news for using his “gas mask” to rescue 32 men trapped during an explosion in an underground tunnel 250 feet beneath Lake Erie, with a team of volunteers.

Ruane Sharon Jeter Ruane Sharon Jeter (1959-) was the first female African American to patent several items.

The inventor from Los Angeles was credited with the medical (Continued on page 11)

Eye on the City (Continued from page 5) did not just hand over $18 million to Madison Square Garden to build the Forum. The money, she said came from the state’s former Redevelopment Agency, not the General Fund, which is used to pay bills. “We would have lost the money if that project had not been done. If you can find someone who is willing to put up $100 million, and all you have to do is put up $18 million, that’s a very good deal. It’s a wonderful project, and we’re really a blessed city. There is not another city, not even three times our size, that has a project like this.”

With last week’s Hollywood Park ground breaking still fresh on everyone’s mind, the discussion turned to traffic. “It was unbelievable how smooth the traffic went. You’ll hear people complaining, but the thing is you can go in and out of that traffic to the freeway in less than 15 minutes,” Benbow said.

Ethel Austin just wants everyone to stop complaining about the city—or else! Madison Square Garden could have gone anywhere. They could have went to the Long Beach Convention Center. If you don’t like it, put your house up for sale. Move!”

A second district resident is furious about a problem everyone could relate to--dog owners who allow their dogs to relieve themselves on other people’s property.

“I’ll be sitting on a stump talking to a neighbor and a dog owner will walk up, let his dog take a dump, and calmly walk away. What is the ticket for littering? You should put someone in plain clothes with tickets in their pocket. It’s a cheap source of revenue,” he said.

Franklin used his last five minutes to address critics of the Hollywood Park and Forum projects.

“Things don’t just happen you make them happen! Councilman Eloy Morales Jr. and I had several meetings with top executives of Madison Square Gardens to get a sense that there is cohesiveness on the dais. Time is money and they wanted a level of understanding that if they invested $110 million dollars that their project would not get stalled but the necessary permits to proceed would in fact go forth,” Franklin said.

“The Hollywood Park Project went through 11 public hearings since 2004 to finally break ground last week. They, too, needed the will of the City Council majority to support their project and move their development forward, and as

of last week held their ground breaking ceremony.”

Councilman Alex Padilla called for more courtesy from certain speakers. “We encourage you to speak.

And, if you’re going to speak, you should stick around and hear what we have to say after you’ve blasted someone up here or someone in the audience.

“It appears that we have a few people that attend council meetings that are pulling against the success we are experiencing in Inglewood

these days. They were anti-Forum, and now complain about the traffic coming to the Forum,” Mayor Butts said. “Traffic means people coming to Inglewood. People that spend money on food, entertainment and services, and pay taxes that go to the General Fund to support services for Inglewood residents. It’s ok to embrace success. Hollywood Park Tomorrow broke ground last week on a two billion dollar development.

This is a new day for Inglewood.”

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LEG A L NOT I CES CITY OF INGLEWOOD INVITATION TO SUBMIT BID

CITY OF INGLEWOOD REQUEST FOR BIDS

(Specifications and Conditions Governing Award)

Analysis of Urine Samples for Illicit Drug Use RFB-0069

Project Subject to Bid: EDWARD VINCENT JR. PARK LIGHTING UPGRADES PROJECT Phase I

BIDS DUE: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 2014 AT 11:00 A.M.

The City of Inglewood invites and will receive bids duly filed as provided herein for the furnishing of labor and materials and completing the above-designated project.

A mandatory Pre-bid conference for interested bidders will be conducted on Thursday, February 20, 2014 at 9:00 AM at the Edward Vincent Jr. Park. Call Boytrese Osias (Senior Engineer) or Kenrick Sanderlin (Sr. Engineering Technician), at (310) 412-5333 should you require further information.

AT THE OFFICE OF CITY CLERK LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR OF INGLEWOOD CITY HALL One Manchester Blvd.

Inglewood, CA 90301

Each bid to be considered must be delivered to and received by the City Clerk no later than 11:00 am. on Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at the Office of the City Clerk, Inglewood City Hall, One Manchester Boulevard, Inglewood, CA 90301.

Contact Person During Bid Period: Jorge Ochoa, Purchasing Division (310) 412-5266

Each bid shall be submitted and completed in all particulars using the form entitled, “Bidder’s Proposal and Statement” attached hereto and must be enclosed, together with the requisite bid security in a sealed envelope addressed to the City Clerk with the designation of the project EDWARD VINCENT JR. PARK LIGHTING UPGRADES PROJECT Phase I appearing thereon.

Each bid shall state the unit price of each item if called for on the Bidder’s Proposal and Statement form. In the event alternative bids are called for in said form, each alternative bid shall be completed.

Bids will be opened in public in the City Clerk’s Office and will then and there be announced to all persons present.

Specifications and other bid documents for the above items are on file in the Public Works Department, and may be obtained upon request.

Each bid must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of cash, a cashier’s or certified check made payable to the City of Inglewood, or a bid bond, for an amount of not less than ten percent (10%) of the aggregate of the bid, as a guarantee that the successful bidder will, within the time specified, enter into an agreement as provided in the bid document and furnish bonds when required in the Special Provisions. One for faithful performance in the amount of the contract sum, and another for contractor’s labor and materials in the amount of the contract sum.

The City Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities in any bid, and to take bids under advisement for a period not to exceed sixty (60) calendar days from and after the date bids are opened and announced.

Attention is directed to the provisions of Sections 1777.5 and 1777.6 of the California Labor Code concerning the employment of apprentices by the Contractor or any subcontractor under them. The Contractor and/or any subcontractor shall comply with the requirements of said sections regarding employment of apprentices. Information relative to apprenticeship standards and administration of the apprenticeship program may be obtained from the California Department of Industrial Relations, Division of apprenticeship with the District office address at 160 Promenade Circle, Suite 300, Sacramento California, or the local District office at 320 W. 4th Street, 4th floor, Los Angeles, California 90013..

Notice is hereby given that the City Council has ascertained the prevailing rates of per diem wages in the locality in which the work is to be performed for each craft or type of workman or mechanic needed to execute the contract in accordance with the provisions of Section 1770, et. seq. of the Labor Code. Said prevailing rates are on file in the Office of the City Clerk and are incorporated herein by reference. Copies shall be made available to any interested party on request.

Attention is directed to the provisions of California Public Contract Code Section 10164 concerning Contractor’s licensing laws. This contract requires at least a valid California State Contractors License with a classification of “A” at the time of the bid.

The successful bidder must obtain and maintain a current Inglewood City Business License until completion of the project.

This notice is given by order of the City Manager of the City of Inglewood, California, and is dated this 13th day of February, 2014.

Artie Fields, City Manager City of Inglewood, California

CITY OF INGLEWOOD INVITATION TO SUBMIT BID (Specifications and Conditions Governing Award) The City of Inglewood invites and will receive bids duly filed as provided herein for the furnishing of qualified “ANALYSIS OF URINE SAMPLES FOR ILLICIT DRUG USE” as specified in this document.

Each bid shall be submitted and completed in all particulars and must be enclosed in a sealed envelope addressed to the City of Inglewood, Purchasing and Contract Services Division, Inglewood City Hall 8th Floor, with the designation of the project “ANALYSIS OF URINE SAMPLES FOR ILLICIT DRUG USE” appearing thereon.

The City Council reserves the right to waive any irregularities in any bids, and to take bids under advisement for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days from and after the date bids are opened and announced.

The following conditions and terms apply: 1) The City Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

2) Attached are detailed specifications and conditions for bid submission.

3) You must execute your contract within ten (10) days after the City mails it. If the contract is not executed within ten (10) days, the City reserves the unilateral right to cancel it.

4) If any provisions of the contract are violated, the City, after suitable notice, may cancel the contract and make arrangements to have the products and or services supplied by others. Any extra cost to the City will be paid by the vendor.

5) Bids may be obtained from the Purchasing Division located on the 8th floor of City Hall, or call (310) 412-5266.

6) All bids must be for specific amounts. Any attempt to qualify prices with an ‘escalation clause’ or any other method of making a price variable, is unacceptable. Bid shall be valid for ninety (90) calendar days from receipt of bid.

7) The City reserves the right to add or subtract quantities and/or services based on the unit prices/unit lump sums so indicated as its budgetary needs may require.

Artie Fields, City Manager City of Inglewood, California Dated at Inglewood, California this 13th day of February, 2014.

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2013 262609 The following Person is doing business as:

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2014 003112 The following Person is doing business as:

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2014 014567 The following Person is doing business as:

NUMBER 9 GROUP 110 Pine Avenue, Suite 218 Long Beach, CA 90802

Cris Jr.’s Mini Mart & 99 Cent Store 1134 E. Imperial Hwy, Los Angeles, CA 90059

Los Angeles Vascular Center 323 N. Prairie Ave., Suite 114 Inglewood, CA 90301

Registered owner: Geoffrey Thompson 110 Pine Avenue, Suite 218, Long Beach, CA 90802

Registered owner: Mayra C Lopez, 255 E. 118th Place, Los Angeles, CA 90061

This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on December 24, 2013.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Geoffrey Thompson, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk on December 24, 2013

This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on January 6, 2014.

Registered owner: Los Angeles Vascular Access Center Medical Group 323 N. Prairie Ave., Suite 114, Inglewood, CA 90301

NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or common law (See Section 14411 et.seq., Business and Professions Code.)

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I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Mayra C Lopez, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk on January 6, 2014 NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or common law (See Section 14411 et.seq., Business and Professions Code.)

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This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on January 17, 2014.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Los Angeles Vascular Access Center Medical Group, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk on January 17, 2014 NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or common law (See Section 14411 et.seq., Business and Professions Code.)

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PROBATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF HARRIS VERNON JEFFERSON CASE NO. BP148027 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both, of HARRIS VERNON JEFFERSON A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JOEY EARNEST JEFFERSON in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JOEY EARNEST JEFFERSON be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on March 4, 2014 at 8:30 AM in Dept: 29 located at 111 N. Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR of contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1)four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2)60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statues and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

In Pro Per Petitioner JOEY EARNEST JEFFERSON P O BOX 59373 LOS ANGELES, CA 90059 1/30, 2/6, 2/13/14 INGLEWOODTODAY CN: 100

Risë Phillips Making Affordable Care Possible (Continued from page 2) up to its name. The federally qualified health center serves over 12,100 underserved patients at two locations: 10223 Firmona Ave., in Lennox; and 3834 S. Western Ave., Los Angeles.

No one is ever turned away because of their income.

If African Americans are to gain equal access to quality care, it must be affordable. On Saturday, February 22 from 9am to 2pm, T.H.E. will host a wellness fair at their South Los Angeles site. Everyone, especially the uninsured is encouraged to come out for free health screenings, see if they qualify for Obamacare and get enrolled the same day.

Call (323) 730-1920 to find out what paperwork you need to bring with you.

There will also be giveaways, raffles, prizes and activities for children. Many people have discovered medi-

cal conditions which were caught in time through free health screenings that saved their lives.

The hard fought Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) has been plagued by technical mishaps from Day One, but as a trail blazer for healthcare access, Phillips has faith in the new law.

“Patients have to have patience,” she laughs.

“I grew up as a military brat, so my view point is different than most. I had an opportunity to experience various health care models from around the world,” Phillips said. The idea of universal healthcare is not a foreign concept from where she stands. Will there ever be universal healthcare in the U.S? “I think this (Obamacare) is a good first step,” Phillips said.

T.H.E. accepts donations.

Text “BeWell” to 85944 to donate $10 or visit the website for more information: http:// www.ToHelpEveryone.org.

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To Kill A Mockingbird Revisit this American classic or see it for the very first time! Atticus Finch, a depression-era Southern attorney, fearlessly defends a black man accused of raping a white woman.

The stage play production of the original hitm, which won Gregory Peck an Oscar in1963, comes to life with a talented cast of Millennial students at California State University, Northridge.

Show times are 7:30 PM except for Sundays (Sundays have a matinee at 2 PM), Post-show Q&A on Wednesday, February 19 and interpreted (ASL) performance Friday, February 21. Located at Cal State Northridge University, 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91311, in the Nordhoff Little Theatre.

Prices: General $20, Seniors $17, Faculty/Staff $16, Students $15, Early bird students $9 (tickets purchased two weeks before opening), General admission is $10 for groups of 10 or more.

For more information, text 323944-1975 or visit Maya Renee on Facebook: https://www.facebook. com/events/196115023910330/?.

Salute to Young Black Entrepreneurs (Continued from page 1) Excerpt From BMWK (www. blackandmarriedwithkids.com).

First up, is Jaylen Bledsoe, CEO of Bledose Technologies, a tech company that specializes in web design and information technology.

The fact that Bledsoe Technologies is worth nearly 3.5 million dollars may not surprise you. What is truly fascinating, however, is that the company was founded three years ago by then 12-year-old Jaylen.

Since then, Bledsoe Technologies has become the number one information technology consultancy firm operated by a minor in the Midwest.

The company has grown from two employees to nearly 150 contracted workers in order to meet demand for its services.

Attending classes at his school’s gift-education program, Mr. Bledsoe developed an interest in web design, and was inspired to start his own company. Jaylen’s company now provides online marketing campaigns, e-commerce solutions, corporate branding, and technology consulting to small and mid-sized businesses.

The young entrepreneur’s best advice: “Keep going, move forward and always take risks.”

This young man is just getting

February 22, 2014

First District Document Shredding First District Inglewood Councilman George Dotson invites residents to safely discard old documents at his Shredding Day event. Bring your documents to the ICOP Center, 2901 W. Manchester Blvd., from 9am to 1pm.

For more information, call (310) 412-8602.

February 22, 2014

THE Healthcare Enrollment and Wellness Fair Have you been putting off seeing a doctor? Are you still uninsured?

To Help Everyone Health and Wellness Centers will host a healthcare insurance enrollment and wellness fair from 9am to 2pm. Get free health screenings. Find out if you are eligible for Obamacare and enroll the same day. There’ll also be raffles and prizes,Medicare/Medicaid information, giveaways, and children’s activities.

Located at 3834 S. Western Ave., on the corner of 38th Street and Western Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90062. THE provides high quality healthcare services for low or no cost. For more information, call 323-730-1920, ext. 3072 or

started. He is currently working on a new project that allows customers to check into their hotel rooms with their cell phones and use the phone as a room key. He eventually has his sights set on attending Harvard University.

Excerpt from The Grio (http://thegrio.com).

Next on my list of young entrepreneurs is Ms. Leanna Archer. CEO of Leanna’s Hair, a line of natural hair and body care products. When she was nine years old, her mother made her own hair pomade, using natural ingredients from Haiti and a secret recipe passed down from her great-grandmother. After getting multiple compliments on her hair, Leanna gave her friends a few samples, and from there the orders started pouring in.

After researching how to start a business online, Leanna convinced her parents it was time to start selling a line of hair and body products.

After starting the business in her basement, Archer’s parents eventually quit their full-time jobs to help her mix, package and send out the products to customers.

Archer’s line includes shampoos, conditioners, lotions and more, infused with avocado, hibiscus and other natural oils. All of Archer’s products are available online. She also gives other youth the oppor-

visit www.ToHelpEveryone.org.

February 25, 2014

Health, Beauty and Fun Come one, come all for an evening of beauty and fun. We will discuss how you can have better skin, bodies, and overall health!

Don’t miss the opportunity to get your YOU together in 2014!

Starts at 7:00pm, Ladera Community Center, 4750 W. 62nd Street, Los Angeles, 90056. To RSVP, contact Dawn Wiley at 323-290-2233 or info@dawnprobatewiley.com.

register, contact Chandra Hudson, 310-330-8300, chudson @bamcm. org.

Ongoing

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tunity to venture into business by offering Leanna’s Inc. “Kid Rep” spots all over the country to young people seeking to sell and distribute her products.

Now 16, Leanna earns an annual revenue of more than $100,000 per year.

There’s nothing more empowering than seeing someone who is treading new ground in the present moment. We’ve heard so many of the same stories about the same great individuals, that the message begins to lose its impact.

The fact that these are young people deciding to think of themselves in the light they want everyone else to, alludes to the reality that our community is ready for the task of balancing the playing field. We have to begin implementing self-reliance themed curriculum into our school districts, and begin moving with a spirit of expectation.

Alexander Pope said, “Blessed is he who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed.”

There’s a seemingly popular belief that a life should be lead without expectation of anything to prevent disappointment.

Well, I challenge that belief by saying that expectation of nothing, is nothing more than an excuse to relinquish personal responsibility. We are all interdependent upon one another, and if an individual

does not live up to his potential, he places a burden on the whole. I would challenge everyone especially parents to set high expectations for their children and their families.

For one, it gives your child guidance and something to strive for.

And most importantly, as a parent, the expectations you place on your child or family directly relate to you as well. You force yourself to raise your sights and your efforts to ensure that you can walk the walk.

If you are reading this, you may be wondering, what this has to do with Inglewood. It has everything to do with our city. Our students need to see themselves in positions of importance, and positions of power.

It heightens their scope of what’s possible, and inspires them to want to achieve more. Big Inglewood salute to Jayden Bledsoe and Leanna Archer for their pursuit of excellence. We wish you much success.

Pioneers of Modern Medicine (Continued from page 9) waste disposal container, in 1999.

She also holds patents for several business related inventions in 1997, including the hand held stapler, staple remover, pencil sharpener, hole punch, calculator, tape measure, and the architectural and engineering scale.

ATTENTION ESTIMATING INVITATION TO BID

HOLLYWOOD PARK

PROJECT: Hollywood Park Phase 1 Infrastructure Project BID DUE DATE: February 28, 2014 by 2:00PM You are invited to submit a Bid Proposal for the Hollywood Park Phase 1 Infrastructure Project, Inglewood, CA. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project consists of providing infrastructure for the development of a new community on the 238 acre site.

Important Dates: 1. Issuance of Formal Bid Package: February 7, 2014 2. RFI’s Due by: February 24, 2014 (emailed to HollywoodPark@tcco.com) 3. Private Bids Due: February 28, 2014 (emailed to HollywoodPark@tcco.com) These are the Bid Packages for pricing: 1. Demolition & Abatement 2. Earthwork and Soils Remediation JOBWALK: Two (2) Pre-bid Meeting & mandatory job walks will be provided. Contractor is required to attend at least one (1) meeting. The person that attends the event must be the person responsible for the bid submission. Please provide proper PPE for the walk (Hard hat, boots, eye protection, gloves, etc.). The dates for the job walks are: 1. February 13, 2014 at 8 AM 2. February 19, 2014 at 8 AM PROJECT LOCATION: Hollywood Park, 1050 S. Prairie, Inglewood, CA 90301; meet at the main fountain outside the Grandstand. For security purposes, please contact the Management Team and provide the names of the attendees so that we may place the names on the visitors list. HollywoodPark@tcco.com BID RESPONSES: Bids using the appropriate Bid Form are due to Hollywood Park Land Company (via HollywoodPark@tcco.com) no later than 2:00 pm on February 28, 2014.

A company proposal must be included with the Bid Form to address the additional bid response requirements listed below. Hollywood Park Land Company will participate in the bid openings; therefore, all late submissions will NOT be accepted. Although the basis of award is Price, the following items MUST be included in your bid response (found on the bid form): 1. Completed bid form and attachments 2. Acceptance of the Project Schedule 3. Confirmation and Acceptance of all items in the Additional Provisions scope of work.

4. List any DBE / MBE participation, including sub-tier participation as a total percentage of your Price. Participation is 30% at all tiers or a “good faith effort”.

5. Completion of “Information Required of Bidders”.

6. Project proposal on company letterhead.

REQUIREMENTS: 1. Provide a Lump Sum Bid Proposal in accordance with the Bid Documents on the provided bid form.

2. Union labor is to be provided 3. Schedule: Phased Project. Start date March, 2014; end date November, 2016. Provide long lead items and fabrication data with proposal as applicable.

4. Payment & Performance bonds are required.

5. Bid Proposal packets should be submitted to: HollywoodPark@tcco.com BID DOCUMENTS: Bid Documents will be provided electronically on February 7, 2014

ATTENTION ESTIMATING INVITATION TO BID

HOLLYWOOD PARK

PROJECT: Hollywood Park Phase 1 Infrastructure Project BID DUE DATE: February 28, 2014 by 2:00PM You are invited to submit a Bid Proposal for the Hollywood Park Phase 1 Infrastructure Project, Inglewood, CA. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project consists of providing infrastructure for the development of a new community on the 238 acre site.

Important Dates: 1. Issuance of Formal Bid Package: February 7, 2014 2. RFI’s Due before: February 24, 2014 (emailed to HollywoodPark@tcco.com) 3. Public Bids Due: February 28, 2014 by 2:00PM (hand delivered: Turf Club at Hollywood Park) 4. Public Bid Opening: March 3, 2014 @ 9:00AM (Casino Pavilion 1st floor) These are the Bid Packages for pricing: 1. Street Improvements 2. Dry Utilities (Electrical) 3. Wet Utilities (Gas, Domestic and Reclaimed Water) 4. Sewer & Storm Drain JOBWALK: Two (2) Pre-bid Meetings & mandatory job walks will be provided. Contractor is required to attend at least one (1) meeting. The person that attends the event must be the person responsible for the bid submission. Please provide proper PPE for the walk (Hard hat, boots, eye protection, gloves, etc.). The dates for the job walks are: 1. February 13, 2014 at 8 AM 2. February 19, 2014 at 8 AM PROJECT LOCATION: Hollywood Park, 1050 S. Prairie, Inglewood, CA 90301; meet at the main fountain outside the Grandstand. For security purposes, please contact the Management Team and provide the names of the attendees so that we may place the names on the visitor list. HollywoodPark@tcco.com BID RESPONSES: Sealed bids in a Company Envelope using the attached Bid Form are due to Owner, Hollywood Park Land Company and the Owner’s representative, Turner Construction by 2:00 pm at the “Turf Club” inside the Hollywood Park property on February 28, 2014. (Map: http://betfairhollywoodpark.com/images/44.jpg). Late submissions will NOT be accepted. The bids will be opened publicly on March 3, 2014 at 9 AM inside the Casino Pavilion (first floor) by the Hollywood Park Construction Management Team.

A company proposal must be included with the Bid Form to address the additional bid response requirements listed below. Although the basis of award is Price, the following items MUST be included in your bid response (found on the bid form): 1. Completed bid form and attachments.

2. Acceptance of the Project Schedule.

3. Confirmation and Acceptance of all items in the Additional Provisions scope of work.

4. List any DBE / MBE participation, including sub-tier participation as a total percentage of your Price. Participation is 30% at all tiers or a “good faith effort”.

5. Completion of “Information Required of Bidders”.

6. Project proposal on company letterhead.

7. Payment & Performance bonds are required.