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June 12, 2014

Teacher Tenure in California Ruled ‘Unconstitutional’

California judge ruled as unconstitutional Tuesday the state’s teacher tenure, dismissal and layoff laws, saying they keep bad teachers in the classroom and force out promising good ones. Poor and minority students are especially hurt by the laws because “grossly ineffective teachers” more often work in their schools, Los Angeles County Judge Rolf M. Treu said. The ruling was hailed by the nation’s top education chief as bringing to California—and possibly the nation—an opportunity to build “a new framework

for the teaching profession.” The decision represented “a mandate” to fix a broken teaching system, U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan said. The court ordered a stay of the decision, pending an appeal by the state and the teachers union, the plaintiffs said. Reforming teacher ten-

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n what appears to be another attempt to lie and deceive the community, owners of the Morningside Park Chronicle, a so-called newspaper were caught, once again, lying to the public. A recording revealed Teka lying to residents of Inglewood, in an effort to raise money. In her own words, the Morningside Park Chronicle publisher said she and her husband Randall have been publishing their newspaper for 3 years. Don’t believe it. She is lying to try and establish credibility, which her publication sorely lacks.

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ure and firing laws is a hotly debated issue in American education, and the California case is being watched nationally, as evidenced by a statement from Duncan immediately after the court ruling. Reformers say firing a bad teacher is almost impossible because of tenure laws and (Continued on page 2)

MPC: Fundraiser or Fraud?

By Thomas Bunn

e have an establishment in our back yard that has stepped up to the call of being committed servants of the community. It is a business that demonstrates commitment with an event that treats young women like the queens they are. (Continued on page 7)

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The truth is the Chronicle conveniently popped up around the same time former Inglewood council members Judy Dunlap and Mike Stevens ran for re-election, singing their praises and alternately denigrating the mayor and other council members. That was in late 2012/early 2013. (Continued on page 2)

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MPC: Fundraiser or Fraud? (Continued from page 1) Another big lie is that Teka claims the Chronicle is published weekly—every Friday—and it has a circulation of 60,000. Her lies were broadcast on Youtube for all the world to see (http://tinyurl.com/ kjvojlc). Anyone who follows the paper regularly knows the Chronicle is inconsistent with publishing dates. But with this lie now recorded on video, they can’t run from their lies anymore. It appears that the Flemings are cloaking their attempt to profit by lying to the public and masquerading their fraud as a so-called fundraiser. Here is an excerpt from the ad appearing in the MPC, asking for money: “Fundraiser for community newspaper Saturday, June 7 at Southern California Library 6120 S Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles.” “We need $25,000 to beef up our investigative journalism department.” “We depend on small local business and subscriptions to continue to run and to continue to report the news from a people first perspective.” Teka always talks about community, and the importance of building up Inglewood. She often says she’s got “skin in the game.” If that is so, why, then did she and Randall bypass Inglewood for this socalled fundraiser? They chose not Teacher Tenure in California Ruled ‘Unconstitutional’ (Continued from page 1) union protections, but teachers and their unions argue school boards and their firing criteria have unfair, overtly political standards. Duncan, a former schools chief in Chicago, said he hoped the ruling will spark a national dialogue on a teacher tenure process “that is fair, thoughtful, practical and swift.” At a minimum, Duncan said the court decision, if upheld, will bring to California “a new framework for the teaching profession that protects students’ rights to equal educational opportunities while providing teachers the support, respect and rewarding careers they deserve.” “The students who brought this lawsuit are, unfortunately, just nine out of millions of young people in America who are disadvantaged by laws, practices and systems that fail to identify and support our best teachers and match them with our neediest students. Today’s court decision is a mandate to fix these problems,” Duncan said. Teachers unions, however, criticized the ruling, with one leader stating the court decision was “anti-

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to spend a dime in Inglewood, and instead host the event outside the city, in L.A. How inconsistent is that? Skin in the game… for who? Like many scams, the Chronicle doesn’t even provide a real address. Instead, they just have a P.O. Box. But who cares as long as they can get folks to part with their hard earned cash? As their ad states: “You can also support via the traditional way: Checks can be made payable to Morningside Park Chronicle and mailed to PO Box…” Where exactly is the Morningside Park Chronicle? Do they even

have an office after supposedly publishing newspapers every week consistently for the past 3 years? If this were so, shouldn’t they have generated enough advertising by now, not to have to beg for money—and only $25,000 at that? Beware of attempts by the Morningside Park Chronicle to play the “community” card in the name of fundraising because it’s all a ploy to separate you from your money. They can’t even tell the truth about how long they have been publishing the newspaper. What else are they lying about?

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Only about 12 people showed up to the event. There were more expensive bottles of wine there than people.

public education” and a “scapegoating” of teachers for public education’s problems. They will appeal the ruling. The judge upheld the plaintiffs’ arguments that the state’s teacher tenure laws violated their rights to an equal education and caused “the potential and/or unreasonable exposure of grossly ineffective teachers to all California students in general and to minority and/or low income students in particular,” he wrote. An expert called by the defendants estimated there are as many as 8,250 “grossly ineffective” teachers in the state—or up to 3% statewide, the judge said. But the state’s two-year process for evaluating new teachers—much shorter than the three-year period in 32 states—”does not provide nearly enough time” for making tenure decisions, the judge said. “This court finds that both students and teachers are unfairly, unnecessarily, and for no legally cognizable reason (let alone a compelling one) disadvantaged by the current ... statute,” Treu wrote. Firing a bad teacher could take anywhere from two to almost 10 years and cost $50,000 to $450,000 or more, the judge said.

Appearing on CNN, former Washington, D.C., schools chancellor Michelle Rhee called the ruling “groundbreaking” and a “huge victory for kids across the country.” Responding to the argument that tenure is the solution to keeping highly qualified teachers in their jobs, Rhee said, that reality is not being played out in today’s schools. “It has essentially become a job protection for life, regardless of performance. What this judge is saying is, that is absolutely unacceptable. I think teachers need protection but again tenure is protecting ineffective teachers who are in the classroom. It (ruling) means they (students) now have a right to get a really high quality, effective education.” Source: CNN

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JET Magazine Releases Its Final Print Issue JET App Will Launch June 30

ET magazine released its final print issue, hitting newsstands on June 9. The cover of the last issue salutes JET magazine’s iconic history by featuring images of previous covers throughout the past 63 years. Inside, readers will find a retrospective of the news covered in the magazine dating from 1951 to the present. Coverage includes: • A letter from President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama • A tribute to the late Maya Angelou • Recognition of some the biggest celebrities on the pages of JET, such as Harry Belafonte, Sidney Poitier, Bill Cosby, Whitney Houston, Spike Lee, Diana Ross, Halle Berry, Beyoncé, Tyler Perry and more • A montage of the best JET beauties and the best of the “Week’s Best Photo” • The top music albums from the 1950s to the present • Fashion and style influences over the years • Coverage of African-American history, from the civil rights movement to a special investiga-

JET is launching a new weekly digital magazine app to address the needs of its readers to get information quickly and easily. The new app, scheduled to launch June 30, will be available on all tablet devices and mobile platforms. The content will feature breaking news and strong entertainment content, along with politics, pop culture and social issues that impact African-Americans, as well as a new EBONY/JET digital store.

tive report on missing Black children “This issue serves as the final bow to everything JET has done over the years,” stated Mitzi Miller, the former editor-in-chief of JET magazine, now editor-in-chief of EBONY. “From politics to entertainment, JET magazine has had a tremendous impact on society and shaping conversations within the African-American community,” she added. “I’m very proud of the work I’ve accomplished over the past three years, and excited

SBWIB Honors 37 Fit for Gold Cadet Graduates

he South Bay Workforce Investment Board (SBWIB), in partnership with several cities, sponsors, school districts, training partners and after-school programs honored 37 graduates, celebrating the completion of this years’ Fit for Gold Tutoring & Fitness Academy in the 11th Annual Closing Award Ceremony, held at Rogers Park in Inglewood. Inglewood Mayor James Butts gave the opening remarks and congratulated the Fit for Gold Cadets, honoring their commitment to health and education. He praised their dedication to toward making a positive impact the lives of elementary and middle school-aged children that they mentored in the program. Other distinguished guests included City of Gardena Mayor Pro-Tem Tasha Cerda, Angela Gibson, representing Assembly member Steven Bradford, and a host of

SBWIB Board Members and Fit for Gold training partners. SBWIB Chief Executive Officer Jan Vogel awarded an exceptional cadet graduate Guadalupe Mejia with the $500 SBWIB Scholarship. Mayor Butts added $500.00 to Ms. Mejia’s scholarship to make it an even $1000. Ms. Mejia had a 4.2 GPA at Leuzinger High School and will attend California State University Long Beach in the fall and major in Business Administration. The Fit For Tutoring and Fitness Academy (Fit For Gold), Gold was established in 2003 as an intervention program to help raise declining student test scores and reduce the alarming increase in cardio vascular disease and diabetes among children. Fit For Gold is operated by the South Bay Workforce Investment Board as a community collaborative serving youth who reside in the South Bay (Continued on page 10)

to see JET now continue this tradition in a digital platform.” “I am very proud of this last issue of JET magazine,” said Linda Johnson Rice, the chairman of Johnson Publishing Company (JPC). “It epitomizes the historical influence this magazine has made in this country,” she continued. “For those who grew up with the magazine, they will find this issue a collection of treasured memories, and a younger audience will see it as the guide that reveals the cultural influences of today.”

About JET JET magazine, initially billed as “The Weekly Negro News Magazine,” is noted for its role in chronicling the early days of the Civil Rights movement. The publication is now transitioning into an all-digital format. The new weekly digital magazine app will leverage a variety of storytelling tactics, including video interviews, enhanced digital maps, 3D charts and photography from the JPC archives. The magazine has been a trusted news source to Black Americans since 1951, bringing life to its popular catchphrase: “If it isn’t in JET, it didn’t happen.” Visit JETmag.com. “Like” GetJETMag on Facebook, Follow @ GetJETMag on Twitter.

Lennox Schools Get $10 Million in Sound Insulation

ongresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) released the following statement today congratulating Lennox School District on receiving $10 million in funding from Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) for noise mitigation efforts in Lennox schools. “I am very pleased that the Lennox School District has received a $10 million grant for sound insulation projects in Lennox elementary and middle schools. This grant will be financed by Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) using passenger facility fees, and it will help to mitigate the disruptive impact of airport noise in Lennox classrooms. “I know how disruptive airport noise can be to a quality education. For many years, students and teachers have complained to me about the noise from airplanes arriving at and departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). That is why I worked so hard to pass Public Law 110-337, which allows LAWA to use passenger facility fees for noise mitigation proj-

ects at local schools that are impacted by noise from LAX. This law was originally introduced in the House of Representatives jointly by then-Congresswoman Jane Harman and myself in March of 2007 and was signed into law by the President in October of 2008. “I am confident that this grant will help students and teachers to concentrate on their studies and contribute to a positive learning environment in Lennox schools. I look forward to continuing to work with the Lennox School District to provide a quality education to the children of our district.” The grant will fund sound insulation work at the following schools: Buford, Felton and Jefferson elementary schools; new school construction north of Jefferson; and Lennox Middle School. The noise mitigation upgrades could include replacement of standard windows and doors with sound-rated windows and doors, installation of interior insulation, and replacement of heating and air conditioning units.

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Eye on the City Patience Wearing Thin

he meeting opened with the City of Inglewood presenting a commendation honoring young resident Aniya Conner. She was selected as a United States Junior Juror Representative of 38th Annual International Circus Festival of Monte-Carlo. The honor will allow Conner to travel on an expense paid trip to Monaco with her family. Mayor James Butts took action to alleviate a long standing disruption at council meetings—namely Joe Teixeira, a resident who is not very fond of the mayor, nor Inglewood Today publisher Willie Brown. He has accused the mayor of breaking the law and violating his right to free speech. He says Inglewood Today news about alleged misconduct by the mayor, and objects each week to the newspaper being paid

By Veronica Mackey

Aniya Conner holds City commendation, surrounded by Inglewood City Clerk Yvonne Horton and family members (bottom row, left to right), and City Councilman Alex Padilla, City Treasurer Wanda Brown, Councilman George Dotson, Mayor James Butts, and Councilman Ralph Franklin (top row, left to right).

for ads ran by the City. He then told the audience Brown did not live in Inglewood. As a private business owner in the city, Brown’s residency is irrelevant. When Teixeira called the mayor a “punk,” residents and council members came to Butts’ defense. Parks and Recreation Commissioner Willie Agee said: “It hurts me to see people come up to this mike, demeaning some of the finest people I know in Inglewood. Ray Davis, a long time Inglewood resident, commented: “As adults, we should never resort to name calling. It takes away from what you’re trying to say.” “Joe is stuck on the mayor and Willie Brown. Now, you put me out of here ‘cause I got smart with you,” (Continued on page 5)

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hen I was growing up, the model of fatherhood was just being shaped on television. From Robert Young on “Father Knows Best,” to Ozzie Nelson on “The Nelsons,” each episode ended on a happy note, with the family patriarch doling out sage advice and wisdom. Do the right thing, respect your mother, tell the truth. In the 90’s, children looked up to everyone’s favorite TV dad— Cliff Huxtable—played by Bill Cosby. A hipper and cooler African American doctor, Huxtable had a different style and was definitely more flawed than his predecessors, but his integrity and expectations for his children never waned. What is important in each TV show, is that father was always there, cheering on his kids, scolding them when they needed it, and praising them just for trying. Not unlike the half-hour sitcoms that had us glued to the TV set, real dads had a way of capturing our attention in a way mothers could not. Maybe it was a booming voice, massive size or dad’s “no-nonsense” attitude. Those of us fortunate enough to have a strong male figure in the home may remember dad as Santa Claus, the tooth fairy, and the guy who bought your first drink. He may have been the one who taught you how to drive, how to fix a car and the difference between a flat head and Phillip’s screwdriver. He’s the one who toughened you up when there was a bully at school or you were afraid of the dark. Bottom line, dad was a provider, a guide and a friend. Television and films have given us ideal images of what a loving father should look like. But for too many young boys, the image shown in the media bears little resemblance to real life. What happens when you’re a teen father, when you cannot see your children because you’re behind bars or live in another state? Where are the shows about these types of fathers?

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Eye on the City (Continued from page 4) resident Ethel Austin told the mayor. “But this man is becoming (dangerous). This man (Brown) doesn’t have to live here. Judy Dunlap (former council woman) did not live here. I busted her in 2004. That woman never lived here for 18 years.” City officials are required to live in the cities they serve. Councilman Ralph Franklin spoke out against the “constant character assassination” being hurled at council members and members of the audience. “If you have a personal vendetta, be a man and take care of it outside. This is not the place to do that,” Councilman George Dotson said. Councilman Alex Padilla urged the public to show respect and courtesy for others. “Please don’t get suckered into other people’s actions. Be courteous and polite, and make your point. When people come up here and call our mayor names like that, that’s ridiculous; it’s so uncalled for.” “I just wanted to say he’s (Teixeira) more than pathetic,” Brown said. “The fact that he is trying to find records about me gives me great concern.. I am concerned about someone being very unstable. He comes here every week calling people names. I will not be intimidated by him and anyone else when he comes up here in the future.” “We’re getting out of hand again. No one should disparage anyone. You can’t cloak bad behavior in free

speech,” the mayor said. He asked a police officer to pull the DVD of the meeting. “I want this tape evaluated by a mental health professional and someone who is a threat specialist. I would ask that people not respond to him (Teixeira) anymore.” Butts also tried to put to rest (again) the persistent claim by resident Gil Matheiu that Inglewood is billions of dollars in debt. “We never owed a billion dollars to anybody. There just comes a time when we all just have to grow up. I remember I came into office and Mr. Mathieu said we were in all this debt. You can’t hide debt that you owe. People come for their money. We are not out of the woods yet…but we’re going to make it.” “About the successor agency,” Councilman Alex Padilla continued, “The mayor has so often eloquently gone over this, explaining about the successor agency and how it works. But it doesn’t matter how many times he makes that explanation in plain English, the same person gets up here…You want to say, ‘Brother, did you not hear what the mayor said last week and the week before that?’” Two public hearings were set for Tuesday, June 24 at 7pm: The first will consider an appeal of the Planning Commission’s denial of the Special Use Permit to allow the sale of beer, wine and distilled spirits for off-site consumption at Family Dollar Store. The second will consider the Inglewood Housing Authority (IHA) FY 2014-2015 Annual (Continued on page 8)

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Health&Fitness T•O•D•A•Y

Could This Be Alzheimer’s Early Symptoms? By Todd D. Lloyd

lzheimer’s is an extremely debilitating disease. Presently, there are no known cures or treatments for this irreversible threat to a mature person’s mental and personal health.

Once a person has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, the duration and course of the disease will vary from five up to twenty years. Within the course of the dis-

ease, the sufferer will go through a whole range of deterioration from slight short term memory loss to the loss of normal bodily functions that cause complications and infections that then turns into death. While the prospect of early symptom Alzheimer’s disease is truly grim, there continues to be steady breakthroughs from experts which suggests that eventually, prevention and cure for Alzheimer’s may be found. Before that though, there are lot of questions to be answered and the race to find the cure continues. Despite this, it is important to take note of the early signs ofAl(Continued on page 11)

The Blood Clotting Process: Risks, Conditions, and Blood Thinning Agents

By R.D. Hawkins

he blood clotting process occurs both on the inside and outside of our bodies. It can be the difference between a lifesaving or life ending occurrence. The blood clotting process can occur after childbirth, after surgery, in cases of frostbite, during pregnancy, or simply when you nick yourself with that new handy dandy knife that claims to never get dull. After cutting yourself you may proclaim duller is better! For the most part, doctors try to prevent the blood clotting process, or at least slow it down, for those at risk of heart attack, stroke, or pulmonary embolism. It is also advised that those individuals prone to clotting consider wearing leg support stockings when possible and try to be as active as possible. For ex-

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ample if you were going to be in a sitting position for a long period of time (common for long range travelers) you should make it a point to get up and move around at least once every two hours. What can trigger the blood clotting process? There are any number of possibilities. Let’s look at some of these: advanced age, cancer, heart attack, heart failure, major surgery, obesity, paralysis, hip or leg fracture, a history of blood clots, inactivity, prolonged bed rest, stroke, and oral contraceptive use, especially after the age of 35. One fact that might surprise many of you is that if you were to take a hard tumble, such as falling off of (Continued on page 8) Inglewood

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James T. Butts, Jr. Mayor

Dear Residents, The 4th of July, the celebration of America’s Independence from the King of England, is fast approaching. While it has long been a tradition to celebrate this day with fireworks displays, a number of recurring questions are asked by Inglewood residents at this time of year. ➢ Question: Does the City allow the sale of fireworks? Are fireworks legal within the City of Inglewood? ➢ Answer: The City allows the sale and use of only “Safe and Sane Fireworks”, i.e. those fireworks that are non-explosive. These fireworks are sold at authorized stands within the City, and all vendors go through a screening process before being issued a permit to sell by the Permits and License Commission. Firework stands are authorized to conduct sales from June 29th through July 4th from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. ➢ What can I do when explosive fireworks are detonated in my neighborhood? ➢ Detonation of explosive fireworks is a violation of Section 12505 of the Health & Safety Code of the State of California (Dangerous Fireworks). This section prohibits discharge of firecrackers, Roman candles and various other types of incendiary devices. Further, noisy detonations can be considered a violation of section 415 of the Penal Code (Disturbing the Peace). The Police Department is authorized to enforce and mediate violations of this statute. Should you believe that illegal fireworks are being discharged, call IPD Communications at (310) 412-8771. As an informational note, there are 3 nearby cities that host fireworks displays this 4th of July; ➢ Marina del Rey: Fireworks are launched from a floating barge located in the waters of the main channel between Fisherman’s Village and the Breakwater. Popular viewing locations include: Fisherman’s Village (13737 Fiji Way), Burton Chace Park (13650 Mindanao Way) and Mother’s Beach (4135 Admiralty Way). Starts at 9 p.m. For information, call 310-305-9545 or visit marinadelrey.com. ➢ Santa Monica: The celebration – the only one of its kind in Santa Monica – is the Saturday prior to July 4th and provides an early start to Independence Day activities. Gates open at 5 p.m., fireworks go off at dusk, around 9 p.m. Entry to the event is free but donations are welcome. Parking is normally $5. Alcoholic beverages, glass containers, barbecues, fireworks and chairs with pointed legs are prohibited. ➢ Redondo Beach: See a wide variety of fireworks synced to patriotic music broadcast. Events throughout the day include paddle board races, live music, children’s parade and more. Seaside Lagoon, 200 Portofino Way, Redondo Beach. Visit redondofireworks.com. Finally, let’s remember to be kind and considerate to our neighbors and supervise our children on the 4th, so that we can all enjoy the holiday. Happy 4th of July. Sincerely,

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Look and Feel Like the Queen You Are (Continued from page 1) Spa 313, located at 313 N. La Brea Ave., here in the City of Inglewood, and owner David Rice, have developed a fantastic event that revolves around the service of others. For the past 3 years in June, Spa 313 has taken young girls, most who come from humble beginnings, or the foster care system, and allowed them to be take a day to receive not just a new hairstyle, but also a new sense of self-worth.

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Rice said, “This event that we put on today was designed to give back to the community. We service people from group homes, we service people from care centers, we’ve done this event before, so the community can totally understand that Spa 313 truly cares about the quality of the neighborhood. I came from the bottom and I put myself around individuals that inspired me and educated me, and so I understand the difference a person can make in another person’s life. Help(Continued on page 8)

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said, “I get so much from so many people, it was nothing to come here today and give back. You have to have a lot of passion for this business, and my heart goes out to the caregivers, so this was the least I could do, and I would have been sad if I wasn’t called to participate in the event today.”

for me, I got braids, I feel really good about my style, and what I chose, and today was a great day for me.” Ms. Jackie Gichohi, teacher and educational consultant at Grace Hopper STEM Academy added, “Most of our students are from the Watts and South Central area, and it was a great opportunity for our students

an arterial blocking clot lodging somewhere in your cardiovascular system. Many people in the high risk category for blood clotting take blood thinners such as warfarin or heparin to keep clots from forming. Millions take a daily baby aspirin to accomplish the same thing. And by the way, if you didn’t already know, a baby aspirin a day reduces one’s What can I do to tip the risk of heart attack by an amazing blood clotting process in 33 percent. Aspirin has been shown my favor? to be particularly important in keepYour blood must be thick enough ing the blood flowing, while reducto coagulate and be able to stop ing the blood clotting process, in bleeding in an acceptable amount of the early morning hours when blood time, but yet thin enough to avoid platelets have the highest probabil-

ity of forming clots. Additionally, the omega 3 fatty acids found in fish oil have been shown to prevent platelets from sticking together and forming clots within the blood vessels. They also accelerate the breakdown of a substance known as fibrin, that is a key component in the blood clotting process. The omega 3 fatty acids DHA and EPA taken at between 700 and 900 milligrams per day have been shown to have a pronounced blood thinning and clot busting effect; dosages of over 1000 milligrams a day are a topic worth discussing with your doctor.

You should also speak with your doctor before implementing omega 3 rich fish oil supplements if you are already taking prescription anticoagulant drugs or daily dose aspirin. Remember balance is the key here, with finding the right blood thickness being a somewhat subjective balancing act best left to the professionals that takes into account your overall health and blood clotting risks. R.D. Hawkins is an enthusiastic consumer advocate for natural health and natural living with over 10 year’s experience in the field.

provision of the Partnership For Families Program (PFF). The program assists pregnant women and families with children age five and under who are at risk for child maltreatment. • City Clerk Yvonne Horton drafted a resolution to hold the mayoral election on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, to coincide with the Statewide General Election, to be held on the same date. The change, approved by the council, will save the City thousands of dollars. Treasurer Wanda Brown announced she is holding a series of seminars to make Inglewood residents more financially savvy. The seminars will cover reverse mortgages, life and mortgage insurance, and more. “Folks think that you don’t have to make any more payments (with reverse mortgages), but a lot of people will have lost their homes. They still have to pay taxes, they

still have to pay insurance. Also, reverse mortgages are equity eaters. I generally don’t recommend them unless there is no other way. “Also, there are different types of homeowner’s insurance. You should know how to evaluate the best kind of mortgage for yourself. Folks think you have to have a lot of money. But if you can’t manage a little bit of money, you’ll never be able to manage a lot of money,” the treasurer said. The seminar will be about 4 weeks long, and will be held on Saturdays. Dates have not been set. Everyone had good things to say about the Relay for Life fundraising event for cancer and the 39th Anniversary celebration of the Centinela Adobe Complex over the weekend. The Relay for Life event in Inglewood raised more than $40,000. “It was the best Relay for Life in the history of the city,” Butts said. “Full participation by the city coun-

cil. The city treasurer walked laps around us.” In the good idea department, Davis suggested the city take a look at reaching out to the public to help stop crime. Homeowners who have surveillance cameras, he said, can help in cases of “drive-by” shootings or in other cases where cars were involved in crimes. The next community meeting for Inglewood seniors will be held on Monday, July 21. The First District town hall meeting will be held Saturday, June 14, at the Veteran’s Center, 330 Centinela Ave., from 10am to noon. The meeting was adjourned in memory of Rachel Fisher, a longtime resident of Osage Villas and mother of regular council meeting attendee, Leroy Fisher. Inglewood election worker Joseph Kay and Hermina Gonzales, aunt of Councilman Eloy Morales, were also remembered.

Look and Feel Like the Queen You Are (Continued from page 7) ing someone enhance their appearance, builds confidence. And that’s what we do it for, we want to make people feel better about who they are. Therefore, they can go out into the world and accomplish whatever they go after.” As I stepped foot inside the establishment, not only was it a beautifully laid out facility, there were people everywhere. Younger, older, right in the middle, and it seemed as though there were pockets of conversations spanning from industry tips and secrets to the importance of keeping your hair properly managed. Some of the salon professionals that came out to support the event were very accomplished. The salon was packed with some of the hair industry’s top talent from the rising star Brenton Lee, to Philip Lankford, Andre Edwards, Erskine Wright, Lillie Frierson, Stella Spicer-Davis, the legendary Doris Mosley, Ruben McCain, Quanta Johnson, Melanie Charlton, Maaliq Elliot, to Bertil Anderberg, all the way from Sweden. The renowned Doris Mosley

self-identity becomes a critical component to one’s development. At young ages, girls are told that thin is in, the lighter the righter, and blemishes mean you are damaged goods. That has a tremendous impact on the psychology of young girls, and even older women, who find themselves unable to fit the image of “modern beauty.” Women of color are at the helm of this identity and self-esteem crisis, because the majority of the images of beauty they see on screen and in advertising, are of women who look nothing like them. For a salon to sit young ladies down, leave them feeling great about themselves, and ready to take on the world, not to mention for free, speaks volumes to the power and relevance of the urban salon. The stylists of today are more than entrepreneurs, they are counselors, friends, healers, artists, and servants of the community. It’s pleasing to see the stylists It was pleasing to see the smile to participate. It was a surprise for at Spa 313 stepping into that role, that lit up the faces of the young them, for being well-behaved and embracing it, and encouraging girls who had the opportunity to sit great citizens of our school, and of our young girls not to look outin the chair and get serviced, Elisa our community.” side themselves for an example Beltran, a student at Grace Hopper In a society where perfection is of beauty, but to see the beautiful STEM Academy in South Central the standard and anything less than queen that dwells within. said, “This was a great experience that is looked upon as less valuable,

The Blood Clotting Process (Continued from page 6) a ladder or tripping and falling like a limp sack of potatoes, there is at least a small chance that a blood clot could form within seconds and trigger a heart attack or stroke. So it just makes good sense to be preventative when talking about blood clots.

Eye on the City (Continued from page 5) Plan. The council approved the following: • An agreement with Bob Murray & Associates for executive recruitment services, for the positions of City Attorney and Human Resources Director in the amount of $44,000. • The purchase of 30 Motorola handheld radios and recharge units, related parts and enhanced warranty from Motorola Solutions for use by Parking and Enterprise Services for Parking Enforcement, Traffic Control and Parking Meter Operations in the amount of $63,355.23. • A Subcontract Extension Agreement with South Bay Center for Counseling (SBCC) to receive grant funding in the amount of $27,300 from July 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014, for

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Today Ten On-the-Job Mistakes That May Be Sabotaging Your Career (Part 2) Note: Last week, we looked at job mistakes that could hurt your career. This is the conclusion to that article. Not continuing to network, even if it’s just within the company. We all know to network when looking for a job. But when that coveted “You’re hired!” finally arrives, most people cut back on cultivating their professional connections. According to Carpenter, that’s a mistake. In a perfect world, your great work and dedication will speak for themselves, and the pay raises and promotions you want will follow…but in the real world, that’s often not the case. “You need to make a conscious effort to keep your name and face in front of your higher-ups,” he advises. “That means attending office parties and greeting your boss (and his boss, and her boss) by name whenever appropriate. You might even take these people out to lunch to pick their brains. And don’t forget to cultivate relationships with people in other departments and even other companies. You never know where an opportunity might come from!” Not owning your mistakes. No matter how much you know or how hard you try, you are going to make mistakes as you pursue your career. The question is, how will you handle them? Carpenter cautions you not to follow in the footsteps of a former coworker he refers to as “Never,” who never took responsibility for any mistakes and never apologized for anything. “Never was actually very good at what she did, but her insistence on passing the blame and refusing to admit her errors cost her all of the respect, support, and goodwill she could have earned,” he com-

ments. “Here’s the lesson: Refusing to own your mistakes doesn’t make you seem more competent; it reveals cowardice, callousness, and untrustworthiness. “I promise, if you’re a hardworking, valued employee, when you do own up to your mistakes, your confession will be viewed as a sign of strength, not weakness, by your coworkers,” Carpenter insists. “Plus, you’ll be in a position to learn and improve.” Getting involved in office drama. “But he started it!” “What was I supposed to do, just ignore that nasty rumor?” “I only observed; I didn’t participate!” However you justify your involvement in at-work conflicts, it’s time to step back and become your office’s equivalent of Switzerland. Fighting in the office is a bad idea, period. It makes people unhappy and unproductive, and is a huge waste of time and energy. Most importantly, it can make others unwilling to work with you. “While I was the CEO of my firm, an employee I’ll call Mr. Nuts began bragging to his coworkers that he soon expected to have my job!” recalls Carpenter. “Now, Mr. Nuts had a sledgehammer way of dealing with people and the bad reputation that comes along with it. I had tried to coach him on how better to deal with others, but the lessons never seemed to take. So, when I found out he had turned on his one supporter—me!—I couldn’t believe it. The next workday was Mr. Nuts’s last day at that company. “I still shake my head in amazement that Mr. Nuts thought he could pick a fight with a CEO and get away with it,” he adds. “Admittedly, that’s an extreme example, but you can take this lesson away from it: Don’t fight in the office, but if you don’t follow that advice, be sure to follow

this advice. NEVER fight with anyone unless you’re sure you’re going to win. To do otherwise is a form of professional suicide.” Thinking of yourself before your boss and your company. Putting your own needs first is a basic human instinct. But in the big leagues (especially if you’re a rookie!), you have to prove that you’re going to be an asset to the team, not a drain on its resources or a liability for the coach. Often, that means putting your boss’s wants and needs ahead of your own. For instance, it’s a good idea to: show up before your boss and leave after he does…schedule personal appointments after business hours…respond to phone calls and emails ASAP, even at night, on the weekends, and during vacations…eat lunch at your desk if there are ongoing projects…etc. “I get that many of these things don’t sound like fun,” Carpenter says. “You might even think some of them are ‘unfair.’ But remember—it’s your job to make your boss’s life easier, not the other way around. And when you show that you’re willing to sacrifice your own interests for the good of the team, you’ll have gotten a huge head start on being named Rookie of the Year. Once you’ve established yourself as an MVP, you can start thinking more about your own needs.” Griping about your job. It’s true that this could qualify as one of the great American pastimes—right up there with apple-pie-eating and baseball-watching. And sometimes, it feels good to get office-related frustrations off your chest. If you must blow off professional steam, though, Carpenter urges you to do it on your own time, to people with whom you don’t work. “There will be plenty of things

you don’t like about your first (and second, and fifth) job,” he says. “But complaining about them in the break room—even if you have a very sympathetic audience—is never a good idea. If your comments get back to your boss, he will think your behavior is unprofessional. Moreover, he’ll wonder why you didn’t talk to him directly. “Anytime you’re unhappy with something at work, whether it’s your workload, the tasks you’re being given, or how you’re being treated by a coworker, bring them directly to your supervisor,” Carpenter asserts. “If you feel that isn’t possible, continue to do the best job you can while looking for a more suitable position.” Badmouthing your coworkers. Step away from the water cooler gossip-fest. Don’t vent about your boss. Don’t gripe about your coworker with the rest of the team. Don’t even make fun of John’s crazy tie, unless he’s right there laughing with you. In fact, this is Carpenter’s personal golden rule for business: Never say anything negative about anybody in your office. Ever. “These comments have a way of getting back to the people they’re about,” observes Carpenter. “One of the stupidest mistakes I made in my career was the time I told a coworker I didn’t like a colleague of ours. Predictably, my comment got back to my colleague and it almost ruined my career. Finally, I became aware of what had happened and I reached out with a heartfelt apology. And guess what? Even if the other person never becomes aware of what you said, your colleagues will still make judgments about your character based on your will(Continued on page 10)

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LEG A L NOT I CES Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2014136478 The following Person is doing business as:

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2014122934 The following Person is doing business as:

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2014137320 The following Person is doing business as:

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2014154751 The following Person is doing business as:

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2014151012 The following Person is doing business as:

The Cannabis Cheesecake Company 4176 Sutro Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90008

Wright Fitness 811 E. 119th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90059

Malibu Cheesecake Company 4176 Sutro Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90008

Greenlab Organics 110 Pine Ave., Suite 218, Long Beach, CA 90802

Gee’s Cheesecakes 4176 Sutro Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90008

Registered owner: Gerald K. Clark. 4176 Sutro Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90008 This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on May 20. 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.) Gerald K. Clark, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk on May 20, 2014

Registered owner: Damian Wright, 811 E. 119th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90059 This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on May 6, 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.) Damian Wright, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk on May 6, 2014

Registered owner: Gerald K. Clark, 4176 Sutro Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90008 This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on May 20, 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.) Gerald K. Clark, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk on May 20, 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.) Original May 29; June 5, 12, 19, 2014 ITO0422301032 Inglewood Today

PROBATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Ralph Foster CASE NO. BP151439 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both, of RALPH FOSTER A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by DORIS FOSTER in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that DORIS FOSTER 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 May 28, 2014 at 8:30 AM in Dept: 9 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 Doris Foster 1947 W. 85th Street LOS ANGELES, CA 90047 June 5, 12,19,2014 INGLEWOOD TODAY CN: 101

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY PLAN AND PUBLIC HEARING The Housing Authority of the City of Inglewood, California, will hold a public hearing on June 24, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. to consider approval of the Annual Plan FY 2014-2015 (Plan). Copies of the Plan are available for public review at the Inglewood Main Library and the Housing Authority offices at One Manchester Boulevard, Suite 750. All interested persons may appear before the Inglewood Housing Authority and be heard with reference to this matter. AVISO PÙBLIC PLAN LA AUTORIDAD PÙBLICA Y VIVIENDA E AUDENCIA PÙBLICA La Agencia de Viviendas de la Ciudad de Inglewood, California , tenera su audencia pùblica el 24 de Junio del año 2014 a las 7:00 de la tarde para considerer apoval el plan annual para el año fiscal FY 2014-2015 (Plan). Copias del plan estan disponibles para ser repasadas en la Biblioteca Principal Y tambien en la oficina de Vivenda de La Ciudad de Inglewood, One Manchester Boulevard, Suite 750 Inglewood, California, 90301. Todas las personas interesadas pueded aparecer antes La Agencia de Viviendas de la Ciudad de Inglewood e ser escuchadas referente a esta asunto.

Ten On-the-Job Mistakes (Part 2) (Continued from page 9) ingness to bash someone else behind his or her back.” “Over time, any of these habits can tarnish an otherwise great reputation and overshadow your accomplishments in the eyes of your colleagues and supervisors,” concludes Carpenter. “Remember, in the big leagues, your reputation is every bit as important as your skills and experience. Make sure you’re proactively protecting it!” Ben Carpenter is author of The Bigs: The Secrets Nobody Tells Students and Young Professionals About How to Find a Great Job, Do a Great Job, Start a Business, and Live a Happy Life (Wiley, April 2014, ISBN: 978-1-118-91702-2, $25.00). Check out additional free content including excerpts, videos, and blogs at www.thebigswebsite.com.

Registered owner: Geoffrey Thompson, 110 Pine Ave., Suite 218, Long Beach, CA 90802 This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on June 6, 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.) Geoffrey Thompson, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk on June 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.) Original June 12, 19, 26; July 3, 2014 ITO0422301035 Inglewood Today

Registered owner: Gerald Clark, 4176 Sutro Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90008 This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on June 4, 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.) Gerald Clark, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk on June 4, 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.) Original June 12, 19, 26; July 3, 2014 ITO0422301034 Inglewood Today

Inglewood Schools to Share $4 Million Grant

nglewood students are among those in the South Bay to benefit from $4 million in state grants. The grants were given to a local consortium that will develop courses that prepare them for technical careers. The program is being offered to students in grades K-12 in the cities of Inglewood, Torrance, Carson, Hawthorne, Lawndale, El Segundo, and Lennox. The courses are designed to help students become future drafters, engineering technicians, machine programmers, tool-anddime makers and other related careers. Ideally, the training will create a new generation of workers to replace those who are aging and will soon be retiring. The South Bay Work-

force Investment Board helped obtain the grants. “This funding brings significant resources to the South Bay to prepare more than 4,000 students for careers in advanced manufacturing, engineering and media arts,” said Jan Vogel, executive director of the organization. The grants come from the California Department of Education under a new $250 million California Career Pathways Trust Fund. Working with the schools to set up the new classes will be El Camino College, Harbor College and Cal-State Dominguez Hills. Some courses will be offered at the schools and others will be offered at the colleges. —Rob Kuznia

SBWIB Honors Cadets (Continued from page 3) Workforce Investment Area cities of Inglewood, Hawthorne, Gardena, Lawndale, El Segundo, Carson, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach and Redondo. Fit For Gold

is funded through a variety of federal, state, county and foundation grants including support from the AT&T High School Success Program. Fit For Gold cadets from local area high schools as(Continued on page 11)

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Making Parenting a Pleasure Attention all parents, caregivers, grandparents, and teachers! The Enrichment Counseling Center is offering a series of 13 free parenting workshops. Resolve to have a better relationship with the children in your life. Workshops are court certified, open to everyone, and will focus on all age groups from infants to teens. Each participant who completes the course will receive a certificate of completion. Workshops will be held from 7:30pm to 9:30pm at the Kingdom Community Center, 319 East Kelso Street, Inglewood, CA 90301. To register, contact Chandra Hudson, (310) 330-8300, chudson @bamcm.org.

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Could This Be Alzheimer’s Early Symptoms? (Continued from page 6) zheimer’s, for friends loved ones and yourself. Taking note of the early signs of Alzheimer’s will help everyone involved prepare and understand all that is entailed in arranging for care and what to expect as the illness progresses. It is important to be on the lookout for early signs of Alzheimer’s if you or someone you care for is nearing the age of 65 or if there are known cases of Alzheimer’s in the family. Below are some early signs of Alzheimer’s to look out for. 1. Downscale—While memory loss is commonly mentioned as one of the early symptom Alzheimer’s signals, it has been noted that unexplained and sudden weight loss usually occurs within individuals who suffer from Alzheimer’s. They have found that the weight loss happens way before any actually memory loss begins. If you or someone you care about begins to lose weight unexpectedly, consult your doctor for probable cause and if there are no reasons found then you should have tests for Alzheimer’s done. 2. Forgetfulness—The most common Alzheimer’s early symptom is the loss of short term memory. More often than not, at the very early stages, this short term memory loss often goes unnoticed so it is important to pay close attention and see if it is normal memory loss or is it an early sign of Alzheimer’s. While everyone will forget something once in a while, Alzheimer’s sufferers never recall back what has been lost. So pay attention for pecu-

sion, stress and anger. Recovery International provides tools and practice in changing thinking habits so individuals can gain personal control over distressing emotions and improve life-coping skills. This worldwide non-profit organization, June 21, 2014 founded in 1937, holds weekly meetCBN 46th Anniversary & ings every Monday at 6:00 p.m. at Scholarship Luncheon SHARE! 6666 Green Valley Circle, The Council of Black Nurses, Los north of Centinela Ave., (2nd buildAngeles, Inc. will host its annual ing on the right). Call 310-322-6411 scholarship luncheon at the Proud Bird for more information, or visit www. Restaurant, 11022 Aviation Blvd., Los lowselfhelpsystems.org. A donation Angeles, CA 90045. The event be- is requested but not required. gins with a networking social hour at 11am, followed by the luncheon, dancing and entertainment from noon June 20, 2014 until 4pm. Ophelia Long, RN, BSN, Connecting Women to Power the past NBNA President is the keyJoin Inglewood City Clerk Yvonne note speaker. The luncheon is $50 Horton at the “Connecting Women per person. For more information, call to Power,” event at Cal State Univer- Pinkie Nichols at (310) 337-1077. sity, Dominguez Hills, from 8am to 5pm. The add-day conference will Ongoing feature guest speakers and break-out Counseling for Anxiety, sessions to inspire, challenge and Depression Get free help for anxiety, depresempower women personally and Have you been looking for ways to expand your reach, but aren’t sure what to do? Join monetizing expert Latania Smith for this one-day workshop on crowd funding, corporate sponsorships, and grant writing. Position yourself for successful funding and partnerships. The workshop will be held from 10am-4pm in Los Angeles. The cost is $99 and includes lunch. Free webinars will be held Thursday, June 12 and 19 at at 3pm PST. Register at http://webinarjam.net/ webinar/go/7836/8c7bcc97f5. For more information, visit www. showmethefunding.com.

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liar incidences of short term memory loss that result in the distress, however much slight, in everyday routine. 3. Disability—Alzheimer’s will rob one of the ability to do the things that used to come second nature to them. It is as if the individual with Alzheimer’s can no longer remember or are familiar with tasks or actions that used to be part of their everyday routine. Watch out for this telltale sign that is quite an indicator included in the early signs of Alzheimer’s disease. 4. More Changes—Another early symptom of Alzheimer’s is the increasing problem of communication. Often, people with Alzheimer’s will have a difficult time communicating because they begin to lose their ability to handle language. They begin to forget simple words and terms and their sentence construction begin to be difficult to understand. There can also be a change in behavior or mood that is not normal for the person with Alzheimer’s Disease. Over and above moodiness, a person with Alzheimer’s can switch moods or behavior without reason. SBWIB Honors Cadets (Continued from page 10) sist more than 1,000 elementary and middle school students annually in after-school programs. Cadets complete 36 hours of training in mentoring, nutrition, playground activities and homework assistance provided by 24 Hour Fitness, Playworks, SOSMentor-ShapeUp and the Los Angeles County Office of Education’s Friday Night Live program. More than 500 high school seniors

have graduated from the academy with an astounding 98% graduation rate and 93% of all participants have gone on to colleges or universities. Cadets work after-school 2-3 hours per day for approximately 80 hours per semester and are paid a wage or stipend through the Federal Work-

force Investment Act. Throughout the year Cadets have access to college mentors, tutors and career advisors who provide resources to assist them in enrolling in post-secondary education and training and entering employment.

Life Is a Banquet By Anne Cheek La Rose

here is always something to do on weekends in Inglewood. If you missed last weekend in Inglewood, you missed some of the most fun and rewarding events going. From 9am Saturday to 9am Sunday, RELAY for LIFE took place at the Crozier Middle School field. This is the annual American Cancer Society’s fundraising event. Kicking it off was the inspiring lap by cancer survivors and caregivers. These people give the rest of us hope— hope to beat this awful disease in its many forms, and hope to wipe out cancer in our lifetime. The LadyHawks perform at RELAY for LIFE. Growing Artists Project (I-GAP). oughly enjoyed the experience. Not three buildings—the Adobe, the Malaika, through a series of writ- a writer? One doesn’t have to be. Daniel Freeman Land Office, and ing exercises, leads participants to The participants I met range from the Haskell Heritage Center—were help them shape their stories and writers to residents looking to broad- open for touring. There were classic recollections about Inglewood. en their knowledge and experience. cars to view, Inglewood and Morningside High yearbooks to peruse, and wonderful photos of early Inglewood from the collection of Charlotte Price. For the small donation of $12.50 (the price has remained the same for years), one got a full Angie Pacheco shares her plate of barbecue chicken and beef, inspiring story. roll, baked beans, coleslaw, dessert, This was Inglewood’s 10th year and a drink. Tents with tables and hosting a Relay. The fundraising chairs were set up on the front lawn goal was $21,000. By 9 p.m. on Satof the Adobe (the side facing the urday, $34,000 had been raised, and 405 freeway) and we dined while by Sunday morning the tally was chatting and listening to the music over $40,000. Fundraising continof Joey Dee. With mild temperaues to August. ture and a slight breeze, it was a There were groups of people picture-perfect California day. The walking the track every single hour next Centinela Adobe event will be and the teams (there were at least Fiesta! in September. 10) camped out for the whole event. Councilman Padilla and his wife, Stella, among walkers on the track. “Life is a banquet and most poor Council Districts 1, 2, and 3 each Malaika’s style is easy and the workThe Poetry Project will culminate souls are starving to death” is a parahad a team, as well as The Green shop feels more like a conversation with a printed anthology of selected phrase of a quote I dearly love. We Gang that returns year after year. with several participants. I sat in on works from participants. This an- only go around once in this life, so thology will not be sold, but will cram in as much as possible. become a part of the city’s public art archive. It will be distributed to our schools and our Library. Inglewood High art class has a wonderfully exciting exhibit at the Library. The student’s work is imaginative and polished. The exhibit runs through the end of the month, so go by and have a look. Sunday was the CentiThe Poetry Project participants with Malaika James, center right. nela Adobe’s 39th annual IHS Art Exhibit – One of the works using techniques learned this year. Folks of all ages walked. I walked last Saturday’s workshop and thor- barbecue. As always, the from 11pm to Midnight and there were 24 of us on the track at that hour. To keep us going, there was an array of entertainment throughout —bands, singers, comics, a DJ, the LadyHawks did two sets of dance routines, and as the evening wore on, films were shown on the big screen. Also on Saturday, The Inglewood Poetry Project kicked off a three-Saturday workshop at the main Library in the 3rd floor Study Room from 11:30am-1:30pm. The project is led by Malaika James, and is a public IHS Art Exhibit at the Main Library – Two works from the “Cell Phone Photos” exercise. art project funded by the Inglewood