January 2, 2014

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Including Inglewood Airport Area • Baldwin Hills • Crenshaw/LA • Ladera Heights VOL. 23, No. 1

January 2, 2014

POW Buried After 63 Years

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n amazing love story, which spanned more than 6 decades, culminated Saturday in Inglewood at a memorial service at the Dwelling Place Foursquare Church, 3130 W. 111th Place. An interment followed at Inglewood Park Cemetery.

Army Sgt. 1st Class Joseph E. Gantt, a Korean War veteran, who went missing 63 years ago, was finally accounted for and

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Clara Gantt, Joseph Gantt’s widow

laid to rest with full military honors.

His widow, Clara Gantt, 94, kissed the casket of her beloved husband.

Gantt was 26 when he was killed.

“Sixty-three years, I feel fine, but I wish it could’ve been earlier,” Clara said.

In 1953, returning soldiers who fought with Gantt

Joseph Gantt

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say he was captured by Chinese forces on Nov. 30, 1950. He reportedly died of malnutrition in March or April 1951, in prisoner of war Camp 5 in Pyokdong, North Korea. Gantt was a member of the 503rd Field Artillery Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division. The Division was involved in heavy fighting with Chinese forces north and east of the town of Kunu-Ri, North Korea

The Season of Solidarity

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By Thomas Bunn

he past twelve months have been a blast, and now a new year ushers in new ideas and new opportunities. I’m thankful for the opportunity to join a team that, at the time when we merged, was on the cusp of pivoting and moving forward as the city moved forward. Meeting with leaders of the community, business (Continued on page 2)

In early 2006, a South Korean citizen turned over human remains, which appeared to represent U.S. service members, to U.S. authorities. The remains were taken to the Joint POW/ MIA Accounting Command (JPAC) for analysis.

In the identification of Gantt, scientists from JPAC and the Armed Artie Fields Forces DNA Identification Laboratory (AFDIL) revenues were higher than (Continued on page 8) projected. We did not have to use reserves to balance the budget,” Fields said.

“We did a five-year projection for our finances, and it shows starting in Fiscal Year 2013-2014, we had a $7 million structural shortfall,” he continued. The deficit is expected to increase to $9 million per year for the next 3 years beginning 2014-2015.

“If negotiations are successful, we will be far ahead of other cities in having a sound budget. Cities are struggling to keep up with retiring health care costs.

Those items are bankrupt(Continued on page 2)

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he bad news about 2013 is that Inglewood is still in debt.

The good news is the City is steadily climbing out of the hole. City Manager Artie Fields, the man in charge of keeping Inglewood’s finances in order, said 2013 was a banner year and 2014 is looking good.

“I presented a balanced budget to city council and projected using reserves, but after the year was completed we found our expenditures were less than projected and

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Everybody’s Talkin’

By Veronica Mackey

A new feature about topics in the news to get you involved in the conversation.

Should Online Comments Be Monitored?

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hat do you get when you combine harsh language, name calling, CAPS, lots of expletives and exclamation points with anonymity? A website that’s looking for trouble.

If you read or post comments to articles online, you know what I mean.

I have seen posts using the N word and other racist names, and even threatening violence. Some websites are literally verbal war zones.

Anonymity has given people a free pass to be rude, nasty, and obnoxious. Now, some sites are taking control, forcing users to reveal their identity and monitoring comments.

It’s a two-edged sword. At best, free speech and anonymity are good for democracy. They provide whistle blowers the opportunity to speak against corruption without fear of repercussion. Comments add life to articles. It gives people a free forum to express their views. Often, the comments provide more insight than the original posts.

It’s also good for the bottom line.

Users who can leave comments stay longer, which allows websites to charge more for advertising.

Unfortunately, cowards take advantage of the same freedom, and use it to bully others. When the comments turn violent—like a recent CNN post on Obamacare, where the user wanted to “hang (liberals) from the gallows for trea-

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son”—it’s time to apply the brakes.

Recently, sites like YouTube and the Huffington Post have begun to crack down on hate comments. Last month, the video site began requiring people to log into Google Plus to write a comment. HuffPo now requires people to leave their footprint by logging in with a verified Facebook account. In addition, human moderators sift through the posts, sniffing out signs of racism, homophobia and threats of violence.

Jimmy Soni, managing editor of HuffPo told AP, “We are reaching a place where the Internet is growing up.” Let’s hope users will do the same.

It’s time for people to be accountable for what they say. As the line between our online and offline lives becomes more blurred, people will have to think twice before posting.

They will have to consider who they become “friends” with and what sites they visit. In time, users will come to understand that the same rules of etiquette and good judgment apply online as well as offline.

Every word you put out into Cyberspace can literally come back and bite you. When online especially, we should all consider the words of the president and “think before we speak.”

What do you think about websites that monitor comments? Talk to me: veronica@inglewoodtoday.com.

Essence Seeks Interns

tudents who want to pursue a career in the media are invited to apply for an internship with America’s number one magazine for African American women.

Essence Communications Inc. hosts summer interns through the Time Inc. Summer Internship Program. The program is a 9-week paid learning experience where students will receive on-the-job training that will enhance their education and prepare them for a future career in the media industry.

Applicants must have an interest in media and issues related to African-American women to intern at ESSENCE magazine. They are looking for students who are diligent, self-motivated and extremely detail-oriented to take on various opportunities throughout departments in both the Publishing and Editorial divisions.

Interns will receive a bi-weekly stipend, will be assigned to one department, but will be exposed to other areas of the company, and are expected to find their own housing. It is suggested that they contact their school’s career center for information on temporary housing in the New York City area. They can contact New York City area colleges and universities to ask about renting a dormitory room for the summer.

The deadline to apply is January 31, 2014, and only one application per person will be considered.

For more details and/or to apply for the Essence Summer Internship, visit: www.findinternships. com/2013/10/essence-communications-internship.html.

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The Season of Solidarity (Continued from page 1) owners, and talking with major developers in the City has proven that, Inglewood has a bright future and is composed of the right ingredients to make it happen.

‘Tis the season of solidarity.

We’ve read countless articles of community members locking arms and standing together to achieve common goals.

Inglewood is still in a hole financially. There needs to be more clarity about what’s being done in the community as well as what can be done. However, we have yet to see the full potential of what we can be, and I believe that day is coming in 2014.

My goal is to discover more hidden faces doing deeds deserving of celebration. I want to encourage more young people, as we progress as a community and as a city.

I also plan to ensure that I remain grounded in the spirit of community service and contribute to my city’s success, rather than just write about it.

If you have anyone you know that deserves a feature in our On The Positive Side column, send me an email at: Thomas@inglewoodtodaynews.com.

The City Budget (Continued from page 1) ing a lot of cities.” Indeed. About $5 million of the $7 million shortfall comes from paying lifetime medical benefits for retirees. Inglewood is negotiating to reduce these costs.

Major investments have made the biggest difference, Fields said, in reducing the City’s budget shortfall: “Madison Square Garden was a big deal for the City. Their investment in making (Forum) a world class entertainment venue will make Inglewood a destination city again. Unlike we did with the Lakers, we are creating an environment where people will want to stay after the event is over. There are a lot of restaurants and retailers that are really excited about investing in Inglewood.

“Developers at the Hollywood Park Tomorrow project were inspired to move more aggressively after Madison Square Garden bought the Forum. That project over the life of its development is about a $2 billion investment. That’s monumental! The Forum and Hollywood Park are game changers.”

The once thriving downtown Inglewood has become an eyesore of vacant buildings and empty lots.

But that, too, is about to change, Fields said. Investors have their eyes on the vacant lot at Florence and La Brea, and Market Street.

The City is in negotiation; plans are being made for new housing, retail, commercial office space and a long awaited multiplex theatre.

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How to Have a Really New Year

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he clock has struck midnight, the horns have blown, and everyone has shouted the collective chorus of “Happy New Year!” It is now 2014, and with it comes fresh promises of a new horizon. We have been given a new slate, a chance at a “do over.”

But what in your life is really new?

Thanks to the generosity of Christmas, most of us enter 2014 with something we have never possessed before—new clothing, electronic gadgets, or personal items. We have something bright, new and shiny to remind us someone has thought about us.

But as we all know, the excitement of newness can fade quickly as time marches on. We need something more durable, something that will carry us through the New Year and the inevitable ups and downs it will bring.

So what is this thing that is strong enough to sustain us through this next year? It’s called a new attitude. In fact, this is the gift that keeps on giving. Saying you want a new result, while applying the same old methods to fix the same old problems is a recipe for failure.

Every year, people resolve to lose weight, get a handle on their finances, and generally become a better person. The reason most fail at keeping these promises is because their goals are behaviorbased. They are more dependent on outward action than inner motivation. If the only thought you give to losing weight, for instance, is “I gotta go to the gym” or “I can’t have any cake” you are bypassing a very important step toward success.

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Using the weight loss example again, start first by accepting— not rejecting—the person in the mirror. “Plus” yourself, don’t “minus” yourself. To reach your goals, you have to have something to work with. This cannot happen if you start out by discounting who you are.

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Senior Housing Market Swells With Investment Potential

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merica’s elderly are one of the fastest-growing segments of the population.

As a group, senior citizens over age 85 are expected to double between now and 2030. While people are wondering what Social Security will look like in the coming years, senior housing is another rising concern.

Some families are in a position to shelter older relatives, but those who don’t have that option are looking at nursing homes or assisted living facilities. Since assisted living is preferred five to one over nursing homes, it’s not too surprising that the market for new properties is expanding.

The demand for assisted living facilties will continue to surge as the population ages. Plus, it’s needdriven for elderly folks who can’t live alone due to certain conditions, like Alzheimers. It’s this demand that makes senior housing great for investment opportunities.

“Whenever we look at the rapidly aging population in America and the lack of meaningful new construction, we realize how strong the assisted living market will be for the next decade,” says Gary

Langendoen, senior managing director of Madison Realty Companies. “The opportunity to expand assisted living properties by adding more beds and to include memory care sections in properties provides significant value-added opportunities to this asset class.”

Currently, small regional operators own the majority of stable assisted living establishments, or they’re of the mom-and-pop variety. According to Alexei Muniak of Xnergy Financial (www. xnergyfinancial.com), an investment banking firm specializing in capital structuring for emerginggrowth companies, it’s simple— Madison Realty management sees a huge opportunity in assisted living real estate.

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Today Tips to Keep Your Monthly Wireless Bill in Check

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rimming household expenses can free up extra cash to maximize your budget. One place where you may not realize there are huge savings to be had is with your wireless bill.

According to mobile phone analytics company Validas, 80 percent of Americans overspend on their monthly wireless bill by an average of $200 annually. That’s some significant savings you can apply to holiday shopping and throughout the year.

To make the most of your wireless service, and put some money back in your pocket for gift giving for the holidays, birthdays, anniversaries and other occasions, consider these cost-cutting tips from GoSmart Mobile: 1. Don’t pay for what you don’t need. Don’t be fooled into thinking that unlimited-everything plans are the best option. Choosing a plan that meets your needs can save you hundreds to thousands of dollars annually. If you only occasionally

browse the web and don’t watch a lot of video on your phone, a plan with 2G/3G web speeds may be appropriate and economical for you. If you don’t plan to use data, look for talk and/or text-only plans. Or look for a plan that gives you unlimited voice, text and data for a low price.

2. Consider prepaid or “no

contract” wireless plans. “No contract” wireless plans are a great option for budget-conscious consumers. GoSmart, for example, offers affordable, no-annualcontract plans on a reliable nationwide network with unlimited talk, text and web for only $35 per month (plus taxes). You can go

to www.GoSmartMobile.com for service and coverage details.

3. Pay for your device upfront.

Typically, when you purchase a new phone and sign up for or renew your service agreement, the carrier entices you by offering the device at a low price. What you may not realize is that carriers often charge higher monthly service fees to cover the cost of the handset subsidy.

Instead, consider buying your own device and bringing it to a prepaid service like GoSmart to really be smart about how you spend.

4. Monitor your usage and avoid overages. There are a number of free apps that can help you monitor your monthly usage and send updates or alerts when you are approaching your limit. Use a popular search engine to find what’s best for you. Or, simply check your usage yourself via the Settings app in both Android-powered OS and iOS devices.

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Using Your Health Insurance Marketplace Coverage on Jan. 1, 2014

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ith the start of the new year, millions of Americans will have access to health coverage for the first time or have improved coverage because of the health care law. There are steps you can take now to ensure you have access to coverage beginning Jan. 1.

Coverage begins on Jan. 1 for anyone who signed up by Dec. 24.

Don’t worry, if you didn’t sign up by then, there’s still time for you to apply through March 31, 2014. But if you did sign up and your insurance card has not yet arrived your coverage may already be effective.

If you need to see a doctor or get

a prescription filled before you get your insurance card, call your insurer to confirm that your coverage is in fact effective. You can also ask them to help you confirm your enrollment with your doctor or pharmacy so they can bill your insurer correctly and you can get the services and prescriptions you need.

You can call your insurer directly.

If you don’t have an insurance card, you can find this number on the insurer’s website. Some insurers will let you go online and print a temporary insurance card. If you aren’t able to figure out how to contact your insurer, visit HealthCare.gov

or call the Marketplace Call Center (800-318-2596) where a trained representative can help you.

All consumers must pay their premium after enrolling in a plan in the Marketplace. However, each insurance company sets its own payment deadline. Some insurers may accept your first payment after your coverage has become effective and will pay for care you receive after Jan. 1, 2014. Contact your insurer to find out when and how you need to make your payment and what flexibility they are able to give you.

Of course, trained representatives are available at the Marketplace

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If there was a problem with the Marketplace systems that prevented you from getting coverage even though you tried to enroll before Dec. 24, you may be eligible for a special enrollment period so you can get coverage as soon as possible. In the case of a medical emergency, even if you don’t have coverage yet, go to the closest hospital for help or call 911. Hospitals will treat you regardless of whether you have insurance.

However, to protect you and lower your costs for future emergencies, (Continued on page 6)

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Health&Fitness T•O•D•A•Y

8 Steps to Healthy Weight Loss in 2014 – Part 1

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t’s 2014 and once again millions of Americans will lie to themselves about losing weight. They will resolve to get thinner and fitter, go on a diet and go to the gym. They don’t mean to lie. I didn’t either.

But life happens, bad habits kick in and before you know it, old patterns destroy your best intentions.

Despite this reality, however, in 2013, after years of promising myself I would change, the lies stopped. I actually lost weight—30 pounds to be exact.

I averaged a pound a week over an eight-month period. But it wasn’t a cookie cutter experience.

Some weeks, nothing happened, then I’d lose a pound one week, another pound the next week, then 4 the following week.

My secret? I did not diet. I exercised 10-15 minutes a day with Coach Kozak. Look him up on YouTube. I omitted all bread from my diet and didn’t eat after 8pm.

That was it. I continued to eat all the carbs and sweets I wanted despite me being over 50.

This is my story and it will not work for everyone. So I have put together universal tips for good health as well as weight loss. But first, let’s begin by understanding why it’s so hard for some to lose weight.

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Veronica Mackey a new strategy. So let’s dig in and examine some of the reasons you have struggled to lose weight. For instance, did you know that getting adequate rest and water, and having a cut-off time for eating could help you lose weight? Shedding those extra pounds could be easier than you think.

To help you stick to this important resolution, begin by recording your behavior. Get a notebook and jot down everything you put into your mouth. Record what you eat, how much and when. Also record stressful situations and whether you Reasons for Weight Loss respond by eating. Weigh yourself Struggles and take your measurements. Then With all the weight loss products, write your goal weight and inches. books, diets and gimmicks on the Now, you’re off to a good start. market today, one would think that Americans are winning the Battle of Step 1: Get Moving the Bulge. Sadly, this is not the case.

Sedentary living is one of the bigAccording to the National Centers gest barriers to weight loss. As we for Disease Control and Preven- grow older, our metabolism changtion, 66% of Americans are consid- es. Ice cream and sweet potato pie ered overweight and 32% are obese. stay with us (and on us!). The law Even 17 percent of children are of physics says the longer you sit, obese. And the epidemic is rising. the longer you sit. So we must Unlike the days of old when the change our mindset from sitting to “work” of weight loss was just a walking, running, and moving. matter of less calories and more acExercising is something most tivity, now there is help in the form people would rather put off—reof trainers, psychologists, journals, gardless of the benefits. But you blogs, low carb diets, weight loss fo- have to want to, even when you rums and online support groups. It don’t want to. You can make fitness is now understood that weight issues a habit, and learn to love it. Start can stem from a variety of sources— by doing away with all the excuses including hormones, genetics, psy- (everyone has the same number of chological, social and environmental hours in a day). Next, look for acfactors. It has become complicated. tivities that match your interest and If you’ve struggled with yo-yo are practical to maintain. Here’s dieting, it’s time to come up with some motivation for you:

Did you know that a 20-minute easy walk burns 60 calories? Or that raking leaves or washing/waxing your car for 25 minutes burns 100 calories? You can burn calories playing basketball, dancing, gardening or cleaning house. Think outside the gym-box. Think of one thing that would get you most committed to exercise and place a picture of it in a room where you spend a lot of time.

What is your motivation? Is it fear of heart disease or diabetes? An upcoming wedding or class reunion?

Since there is no better time than the present, let’s get started now. Get up and start walking in place. If you must sit, flex your feet or raise your arms.

The point is to GET MOVING! Step 2: See Yourself Thin “As a man thinks in his heart, so is he.” (Prov. 23:7). If you’re serious about losing weight, there is one step that cannot be missed—seeing yourself thin. Too often, we act prematurely—buying books, starting diets, or buying fitness equipment without having a clear vision in mind.

Knowing how much weight you want to lose is not enough. You must see and feel yourself thin. Let the vision take root first in your mind, and it will be easier to lose weight. Positive thoughts are like magnets. They attract the confidence, persistence and help that we need.

Get a vision of what you want your body to look like and how you want to feel. If it means finding a picture of a sexy model’s body, and attaching your face to it, then do it!

Tame your tongue and guard your ears. You cannot succeed at weight loss by speaking against it. What you say about your body must be in harmony with what you want. Tell yourself, “Pounds and inches are melting away every day.”

Find healthy recipes and put them on the refrigerator. Read success stories of those who have lost the amount of weight that you want to lose.

the rate in which your body processes various substances like fat. If your kidneys are water-deprived, the liver picks up the slack and does the kidney’s job (filtering out toxins) as well as its own. Because the liver has to work harder, it cannot do its own work as efficiently—which is converting stored fat into energy. It can’t metabolize fat as quickly or efficiently as it could when the kidneys were pulling their own weight.

When you’re dehydrated, your body goes into survival mode and holds on to water for dear life.

Once you give your body the water it craves, you will spend lots of time in the bathroom. That’s because when you begin drinking the proper amount of water, your body flushes itself of water that has been stored in various areas (ankles, hips, belly, etc.). So you’re not just excreting the water that you’ve drank, but the water that has been stored as well.

When people begin to lose weight, much of it is really water.

Drinking more water will also suppress your appetite, and give you a cleaner palette. In time, you will desire lighter, healthier foods.

But you have to stick with it.

So how much water do you need?

Doctors generally recommend that adults drink eight 8-oz. glasses of water daily based on a 2,000-calorie per day diet. A second school of thought advises drinking enough water to equal half your body weight.

For example, a 150-pound person would drink 75 fluid oz. per day.

Step 4: Read Labels Millennium-styled weight loss requires more than simple calorie counting. With so many food manufacturers getting into the “low fat” craze, the FDA is demanding more information be given to consumers about portions, servings and ingredients.

This means learning to read labels. You may not like this part of weight loss, but if you’re seriStep 3: Stay Hydrated ous about shedding pounds, there’s If you have been exercising no way to avoid it. If you don’t regularly for a while and the scale know what you’re putting into your won’t bulge, check your water sup- mouth—and how much—you’re ply. You could be dehydrated. The literally walking in the dark. Did amount of water that you consume you know, for instance that a servcan affect how much weight you ing of mustard is only 10 calories, lose. Here’s how it works: compared to a serving of mayon(Continued on page 7) It has to do with metabolism, or

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LEG A L NOT I CES Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2013 237121 The following Person is doing business as:

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2013 252537 The following Person is doing business as:

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2013 252576 The following Person is doing business as:

JCOE Located at: 4401 W. Slauson Ave., # 131 Los Angeles, CA 90043 Registered owner: Waletta Brown, 4401 W. Slauson Ave., # 131, Los Angeles, CA 90043

Pilcaya Hardwood Floors Located at: 763 W. 104th Pl Los Angeles, CA 90044

Agatha Caregiver Located at: 5715 Harold Way Los Angeles, CA 90028

Registered owner(s): Victor J.A. Bustos and Veronica Susana Bustos, 763 W. 104th Pl, LA, CA 90044

This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on November 15, 2013.

Registered owner: Agatha May C. Rosellon, 5715 Harold Way, Apt # 312, LA, CA 90028

This business is conducted by individuals. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on December 10, 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.)

Waletta Brown, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk on November 15, 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.)

Victor J.A. Bustos and Veronica Susana Bustos, Owner(s) This statement was filed with the County Clerk on December 10, 2013

This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on December 10, 2013.

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.

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.)

Agatha May C. Rosellon, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk on December 10, 2013

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.

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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The City Budget (Continued from page 2) vestors aren’t depending on the City for money. We don’t have the money since the Redevelopment Agency was dissolved. Now investors have to come with money in hand. We have players coming to Inglewood with money to make things happen.

“Sound insulation has been a point of frustration with a lot of residents in the past. I think a lot of commitments were made that were not thoroughly analyzed.

We have residents who are not within the contours who think they should get it. In the last year working with the mayor, the council and

LAWA (Los Angeles World Airports), we are well on our way to sound insulating 1,000 homes within a 12-month period. I think the quality of life for a lot of Inglewood residents are going to be significantly improved because of the sound insulation programs, the mayor’s leadership and ability to negotiate and get things done.”

“I think, as we become more of a destination city, it is very important that developers see we have a cohesive council. The council we have now has a true business sense of what it takes to attract investments. They have the organization to support their vision and it has made us more effective. I

think the new councilmembers (George) Dotson and (Alex) Padilla are good additions to the city council.”

In 2014, Inglewood residents and businesses will see the unfolding of projects which began last year. To prepare for these improvements, the council recently approved $1 million in General Fund money to fix city streets. The next project beyond that million dollars will be the reconstruction of Century Blvd.

“That is going to create an attractive gateway as people come in from LAX when they are coming to the Forum and Hollywood Park.

It will improve the aesthetics of the city,” Fields said.

January 2, 2014

Using Your Health Insurance Marketplace Coverage (Continued from page 4) consider enrolling in a Marketplace health plan right away.

If you are still uninsured, remember there are three ways for you to get covered. You can enroll online through HealthCare.gov, over the phone (800-3182596), or with the help of an in-person assistant (local help.healthcare.gov). You’ll have the opportunity to compare private plans sideby-side and choose the one that fits your family and budget. Like many people signing up for coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace, you may

qualify for financial assistance that lowers the cost of your health plan. There are four steps to be sure your enrollment and coverage are complete: 1. Pay your premium to your health insurance plan by the due date.

2. Carefully review your member card or other materials your plan sends you.

3. Review your plan’s provider directory and determine who will provide your care.

4. Contact your plan with any questions or if you don’t get a member card and enrollment materials.

And remember, you have until March 31 before the enrollment period ends.

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8 Steps to Healthy Weight Loss in 2014 – Part 1 (Continued from page 5) naise at 100 calories?

Every time you eat, you are consuming nutrients which can either fuel your body and/or make you fat.

Labels inform you about the amount of nutrients contained in everything you eat including fat, cholesterol, sodium, sugar, fiber, protein and carbohydrates as well as calories.

The information on the left side of the label provides the total amounts of nutrients per serving.

For example, if a serving of canned chili beans contains 260 calories, 8 grams of fat, 3 grams saturated fat, 130 milligrams of cholesterol, 1010 milligrams of sodium and 22 grams of carbohydrates, you will need this information to keep you from eating too much of a particular nutrient—saturated fat for instance.

The American Diabetic Association recommends eating less than 7% of your total calories as saturated fat. Foods with 1 gram or less saturated fat per serving are considered low in saturated fat. Adults should aim for less than 2400 milligrams of sodium per day. Cholesterol should be limited to less than 200 milligrams per day. Dietitians recommend eating 25-30 grams of fiber per day. If you eat twice the

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POW Buried After 63 Years (Continued from page 1) used circumstantial evidence and forensic identification tools, such as dental comparison and mitochondrial DNA analysis, which matched Gantt’s cousins.

A week earlier, Clara arrived at LAX before dawn to receive her late husband’s remains. She sobbed during an emotionally charged moment that was captured

by news outlets around the world.

The Gantts met in 1946 and married two years later. An Inglewood resident, Clara bought a home, believing her husband would one day return. She kept hope alive, even hiring a gardener because Gantt hated yardwork. Clara vowed never to remarry.

The decorated soldier was awarded military certificates and posthumously awarded a Purple

Heart and Bronze Star with Valor.

“I am very, very proud of him.

He was a wonderful husband, an understanding man,” she told reporters. “I always did love my husband, we was two of one kind, we loved each other. And that made our marriage complete,” Clara said.

She plans one day to be buried next to him.

Today there are 7,896 Ameri-

cans unaccounted for from the Korean War. Using modern technology, identifications continue to be made from remains that were previously turned over by North Korean officials.

For additional information on the Defense Department’s mission to account for missing Americans, visit the DPMO web site at www.dtic. mil/dpmo or call (703) 699-1169.