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Opposing Perspectives of Violent Classroom Video Halloween No-No List By Veronica Mackey

y now, the horrific video of a teenage girl being slammed to the floor (while still in her chair) and literally dragged across the floor of the classroom by a sheriff’s deputy has been played countless times. It cements into the minds of watchers the harsh reality that violence and racism in America will never end. What happened at Spring Valley High School in Columbia, South Carolina should never have happened. No less, while a black principal stands idly by and says and does nothSheriff’s Deputy Ben Fields slams a high school ing to minimize the assault. girl to the floor in Columbia, South Carolina. Students, with the exception of Niya Kenny (arrest- the class), sat frozen, afraid fate. Kenny said she was ed for allegedly disrupting they might meet a similar admonished for crying and

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praying for the girl. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department said the incident was not racially motivated. However the dynamics are eerily familiar. White Student Resource Officer and Sheriff’s Deputy Ben Fields, slams a black unarmed teenager (name not released) to the ground when she does not obey his order to leave. He then throws her across the room. A fellow officer offered the defense that Fields cannot be racist because he is dating a black woman. Black girlfriend or not, we’ve seen this movie before. A white cop “loses it” when an unarmed, nonviolent black civilian does not cooperate. He becomes frustrated and decides to teach the person a lesson by beating, even shooting them. In July, we saw another case of a white officer slamming a tiny, bikini-clad 15 year-old black girl to the ground in Texas, literally handling her like a rag doll. Her offense? Talking back. (Continued on page 6)

Inglewood’s Newest Ambassador

By Thomas Bunn

ho doesn’t love a good surprise? A room full of people, all eager to see your face as you open the door to a celebration in your honor is one of the most heart-warming experiences in the world. And if you’re caught too off guard, it can bring you to tears. In the community room of City Hall, balloons inflated (Continued on page 2)

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s it okay to be politically incorrect on Halloween? Apparently, no. According to MSNBCs website, a group called DoSomething.org is keeping tabs on costumes that are offensive, racist or just in poor taste. The site has a campaign which rates costumes, with one-star reviews for racist costumes, for example. Keeping with the theme, “We’re a Culture, Not a Costume,” the site seeks to “educate people about cultural appropriation—and why it’s (offensiveness) still not okay even on Halloween.”

Topping this year’s list of costumes that have sparked public outcry are: 1. Caitlyn Jenner. The Halloween costume of reality TV star Caitlyn (formerly Bruce) Jenner’s Vanity Fair cover lit up social media when it was released in August by retail company Spirit Halloween. Criticism ranged from general offensiveness to those saying it disrespected the transgender community. Change. org has circulated a petition asking the company to stop producing and selling the costume. The petition has received more than 18,000 signatures. (Continued on page 7)

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Prepared and Ready for Take-off By Cynthia Gibson

President/Publisher/ Editor Willie Brown Vice President Gloria Kennedy

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always remind myself that hard work is the mother of good luck,” said Los Angeles World Airport (LAWA) Executive Deborah Flint. LAWA owns and operates Los Angeles International, L.A./Ontario International and Van Nuys Airports. In June, Flint, 47, was confirmed as LAWA’s 14th executive director and only the second African American to hold the position since its formation in 1928. As the oldest daughter of African and Caribbean immigrant parents, Flint knows firsthand about hard work and luck. Hailing from very humble backgrounds, her father and mother went on to become a physician and a nurse, respectively. “They demonstrated the power of really hard work and education by creating a life for themselves and for our family.” As a child, Flint frequently traveled throughout the U.S. and overseas with her family, flying to the birthplaces of her parents where her father’s medical expertise was highly valued. Her early experiences with aviation and airports made a lasting impression. “It was the excitement of jet travel and going from one place to another. Each of those journeys was something very momentous in my life. I was always enthralled with the airport experience. I thought it was a fascinating place.” After graduating from San Jose State University, with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration, Flint spent a year in Silicon Valley. Hard work and luck, again, played a role when she seized an opportunity in the finance department at the Port of Oakland, which oversees the Oakland seaport as well as Oakland International Airport. “I was interested because it was a multimodal transportation organization. I thought it would be a really interesting place for me to be right out of college.” Once at the Port, her childhood fascination with airports returned. Her responsibilities included issuing revenue

bonds for the airport and working on capital programs, followed by development programs and runway projects. “When I recognized the engineering, the community, the business aspect of how you actually go about developing and constructing projects, I just loved the complexity. I loved that there was a mission and a purpose to it. At the same time, there’s the science and all of the expertise that is required in order to deliver these projects and to run an airport.” By this point, said Flint, “jet fuel was running through my blood.” In 2010, Flint was the first woman to be appointed Director of Aviation for the Port of Oakland in its 83-year history and the first African American woman to run any airport in the Bay Area. In 2012, she was called upon to be the Interim Executive Director of the entire Port of Oakland. While in that position for nine months, she continued to run the airport, ushering in a “new era of transparency, accountability and performance.” In 2014, she received the prestigious Airport Revenue News Director of the Year Award. A few of Flint’s many accomplishments during her 13-year tenure at Oakland International Airport include: the completion of a $480-million direct rail connection between Oakland Airport and the Bay Area Rapid Transit system

(BART); oversight of a $150-million airport terminal renovation project; and increasing passenger and cargo service with new international air service, which included Oakland’s first Dream Liner service to Europe. Under Flint’s leadership LEED certified electrical vehicle charging stations as well as the first LEED certified silver terminal in the United States were constructed and put into operation. Flint’s arrival comes at a crucial time for LAWA. LAX, now the second busiest airport in the nation, is amid an $8.5-billion modernization project. After years of declining passenger service, the City of Ontario is negotiating to take back control of L.A./Ontario International Airport from the City of Los Angeles. Van Nuys Airport has its own set of issues related to declining flight operations and a transition to more services catering to jet aircraft. “The journey that I see for myself leading LAWA is one that is going to take some time. At LAX—I do want the entire airport, not just a single terminal—to be ranked at the top of the global airports and for the over 70 million annual passengers, the residents of Los Angeles and Southern California to love their airport and to say it reflects just what a great city this is.” There is a lot of hard work ahead, but Flint is prepared and ready for take-off.

Inglewood’s Newest Ambassador (Continued from page 1) and tables were dressed as City staff filed in one by one in anticipation of the arrival of the woman of the hour. As old school jams played softly in the background, Inglewood’s very own Ethel Austin walks through the door greeted by a cheerful surprise that almost brought a tear down. In celebration of her contribution to the community she has proudly

called home for the last 30 years, Ms. Austin is taking her talents back east to Nebraska, where she will be staying with family. City Treasurer Wanda Brown presented a special commendation honoring Ms. Austin for her contributions to the City of Inglewood during her residency, and shared a few words about her experiences with her. “Years ago, Ethel recruited all the students for my student intern program, it was about 10 of

them, because I didn’t have any students at all. So, I told her I would give her a commendation for it, but she never actually showed up. But anyhow, I took her to breakfast and got the information from her.” Organizing the event was, Assistant to Mayor James Butts, Melanie McDade who opened the floor to City officials to say a few words about Ms. Austin. First to take the opportunity was Mayor Butts who (Continued on page 5)

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Council Okays Bond for Housing Improvements By Veronica Mackey

t Tuesday’s council meeting, Mayor James Butts reenforced the rules for speaking about financial matters. Public comments at the beginning are limited to the warrant registry or checks issued by the City. General finances may be discussed at the end of the meeting. A public hearing was held to receive public comments on the issuance of tax-exempt revenue bonds by the California Public Finance Authority. The bonds will finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of the 40-unit Pacific Rim Apartments at 230 S. Grevillea Ave. Community Development Grants Coordinator Damian Pipkins gave the presentation. “They are apartments that are for disabled, senior and lower income persons. The building was built in 1992 and it needs some renovation such new flooring, electrical, and compliance

Inglewood City Council issues.” The work will not be paid on the City’s dime,” he said. for by City of Inglewood funds. “This has nothing to do with the Diane Sombrano wanted to know City borrowing money or building how much money was being ad- anything. It’s a process for the loan ministered. Gil Mathieu wanted to to go forward. We get to benefit for know if there is an obligation on the the rehab of this building for our seCity’s part to service the bonds. niors,” Mayor Butts said. Councilman Ralph Franklin said The council voted to deny perthe principal amount is $5 million. sonal and property injury claims and “Bonds are payable solely by the one case of alleged illegal towing. Pacific Rim Preservation. It is not The 2015-16 Fiscal Year budget

will be amended to carryover encumbrances (purchase orders) from prior fiscal years. “Pathways to Success,” the threedimensional mural located along three exterior walls at Rogers Park was approved for acceptance into the City’s Public Art Collection. Inglewood’s Drug and Alcohol Policy will be updated to comply with the Federal Drug and Alcohol Testing Program administered by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Councilman Franklin got the green light to host his annual Christmas Toy & Food Drive in District 4. The West Basin Municipal Water Festival celebrated its 20-year anniversary last weekend. Councilman George Dotson accepted an award from West Basin on behalf of Mayor Butts, which he presented to Butts at the meeting.

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Will GOP Go Silent on Police Brutality at Debate?

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hen Republicans meet in Colorado Wednesday night it will be the first time in more than 100 days that someone other than Donald Trump was on top. Polls indicate that Dr. Ben Carson is leading “The Donald” 26% to 22%. With a black man leading the race to the White House, and the media still buzzing about Monday’s video of white sheriff’s deputy Ben Fields slamming and throwing a black teenage girl across the classroom, now might be a good time to talk about what’s on everyone’s mind— racism and excessive force by police against African Americans. Now would be a perfect time while the world is watching for a black presidential candidate to show some sensitivity toward black people from the debate stage. It would also show support from the Republican Party. I would like to think that a man as brilliant as Dr. Carson who professes to have the highest moral values would come out against injustice. I wish I could say with certainty that such a scenario would actually happen. But if the history of the Republican Party and of politicians in general is any indicator, candidates will probably talk about everything except the elephant in the room. Carson has already said the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement is sending the “wrong message.” Trump referred to the movement as “trouble.” With the two frontrunners spouting these attitudes, there is little wonder the party gets such

Willie Brown, Publisher, Inglewood Today Weekly a bad rap on race relations. It’s amazing how the GOP continues to struggle with its racist identity, yet refuses to put forth serious effort toward changing it. Seems they are either totally denying racism exists anymore or they are blaming the victims. Of course, Carson should not be the only one held accountable. I have seen no one –Republican or Democrat—with a serious agenda for changing how policing is done in this country. The GOP needs to transform its image and get real about issues of social justice, economic justice, police reform, and racial profiling. But they continue to play the same old record: taxes, abortion, government spending and illegal immigration. In this election cycle, priorities are to defund Planned Parenthood, build a large wall between the U.S. and Mexico, cut social programs and weaken provisions of Obamacare. If the school incident between Fields and his female victim is

Inglewood’s Newest Ambassador (Continued from page 2) stated, “It was a long journey and Melanie is your Guardian Angel, we’re gonna miss you, you’ve really been a force of nature here.” After his remarks, Mayor Butts presented Ms. Austin with her very own Community Ambassador badge. Ms. Austin, overjoyed said, “Now I get it!” District 2 Councilman Alex Padilla joked about his first time meeting Ms. Austin, “Back when I was running for city council, is when I first met the Ethel Austin. I got to know her after I got in office, and I gotta tell you, she’s a sweetheart!” Hollywood Park Project Manager Gerard McCallum talked about his first time meeting Ms. Austin, “Ethel and I met when

we were first starting Hollywood Park. Talk about a force of nature, she wasn’t letting anything come over that track until we cleared it with her first! And once she got it, she was one of our biggest supporters.” Inglewood Police Chief Mark Fronterotta, Councilman George Dotson, and Chief Financial Officer David Esparza all wished Ms. Austin safe travels, and told her how much they’re all going to miss having her in the city. Assistant City Manager Michael Falkow shared his experiences with Ms. Austin as well stating, “I have a special relationship with Ethel, she’s always been there for me. I was going through some pretty tough times here at the city before we were blessed with the mayor and council. And the special thing about Ethel that I will

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mentioned at all, it will probably be used to win debate points. Are we not enough “in their faces” to make Republicans pay attention? Has frustration with the GOP led to a quiet resignation that they will never do anything significant to improve race in this country? Have we just accepted that we cannot expect any help from them? Up to this point, BLM has met with Democrats Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton. Members disrupted a Sanders rally a few months ago. I do not see the same tactics being

used at Republican campaign stops (which makes me wonder), though BLM leaders have promised to disrupt all presidential candidates. Making candidates take a stand on excessive force and abuse of power during a televised debate can best be accomplished by those who are asking the questions. Black media does not have access to the debate stage, as CNN does. We’re not asking the questions. Getting the likes of Carson, Trump and other candidates to realize that black lives do matter will require finding new ways to amplify our voices.

always have is she gave me my pet name, “Jamaican Mike.” Last to share her first experience with Ethel was Melanie, who said, “The first time I met Ethel, was when I was working on Mr. Butts’ campaign. I’m sitting there and this lady comes in with a cape on, a plastic cap with cellophane colored dye in her hair, and she says, ‘I wanna help Mr. Butts!’ She came by his office and we’ve been cool ever since!” Since everyone shared their ex-

periences with Ms. Austin, it’s only right that I share my first encounter with her. Before the current council I decided to come to my very first city council meeting. Little did I know it would last until nearly midnight, but I remember this fiery woman giving council an earful. I was there to raise the issue of multiple accidents on Crenshaw Blvd. and she pulled me to the side and gave me some words of encouragement and vowed to help me as I set out to establish myself in the community. She’s been a big supporter of me, and my work from the very beginning. I hate to see her go. Ms. Austin, it’s obvious from your recent acknowledgements that you are loved and appreciated. May your travels back east be blessed and prosperous, and we hope you impact Omaha the same way you’ve impacted Inglewood. Farewell!

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Alzheimer’s and Normal Aging By Anne Cheek La Rose

ike all of us, I’m concerned about developing Alzheimer’s disease as I age. I have friends with this disease and I want to understand it better. Benign cognitive changes are a normal part of aging. Things like forgetting where you put your keys, the TV remote, forgetting a friend’s name or a word on occasion, or forgetting to pay a bill once in a while are normal. Normal aging can cause slower information processing and retrieval. These are also signs of those with a busy life. Alzheimer’s is a whole different matter. Those with Alzheimer’s have difficulty figuring things out, identifying objects, and to doing something, even though physically able to do it. Poor judgment and decision making, such as giving large sums of money to telemarketers, is one hallmark of Alzheimer’s. Though, any of us can be duped at one time or another, Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia. Dementia is a brain disorder (damage to the brain cells) that causes loss of

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There is no one strategy to prevent the disease. However, UCLA Dr David Merrill says that healthy lifestyle behaviors may slow the progression of memory loss which could prevent full-blown symptoms or very severe symptoms. Currently, evidence supports that exercise and eating a Mediterranean diet reduce the risk. Try to adhere to the American Heart Association guideline of 30 minutes daily of moderate-intensity activity or aerobic activity. It is also a good idea to include two days a week or more of strength training. Other helpful things are keeping your mind active with mental and leisure activities (don’t stop learning), and heart health (monitoring blood pressure and cholesterol and staying on top of diabetes). Finally, if memory difficulties affect your work or social life, it is a really good idea to see a doctor for a professional diagnosis. One more thing. We really shouldn’t joke about having Alzheimer’s when we forget something.

Opposing Perpectives of Violent Classroom Video (Continued from page 1) To be fair, police have a very tough job. Witnesses say the girl refused to put her cell phone away when asked, used profane language and disrupted the class. She was wrong for that. But was she a danger to her teacher or fellow students? No! Did it take a military-styled approach to get the matter under control? No! Did it take an oversized guy to come in, throw her across the room and make an arrest? Absolutely not! What Deputy Sheriff Fields showed was not school discipline, it was straight out terrorism. “The deputy should not have even been called in. It could have been handled by the school administrator and ultimately by the principal,” said Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott. Fields is seen as both a nice guy and a villain, depending on who you talk to. The general consensus of black students and parents is that Fields is a racist who should not be policing the streets, let alone be allowed into the classroom. Reginald Seabrooks, one of the students who filmed the incident, (Continued on page 11)

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Business

One Piece of Advice (or Maybe More) for Budding Entrepreneurs By Marsha Friedman

’m not sure I realized I was on the cusp of a trend when I started my own public relations firm more than 25 years ago. Like any entrepreneur, I was focused on my own goals those first few years—getting established and growing the business—so the fact that the number of businesses owned by women was about to hit a period of dramatic growth wasn’t my major concern. But it seems hard to ignore these days. More than 9 million businesses in the United States are owned by women, and a recent survey shows that the growth of women-owned businesses over the last 15 to 20 years has been outpacing business growth in general by a wide margin. I think the fact that so many women are motivated by the entrepreneurial spirit is worth noting, especially since October is National Women’s Small Business Month. With that in mind, I’d like to share my response when someone asked me recently what one piece of advice I would give entrepre-

neurs (male or female) who are on the verge of launching a business. I thought that was a great question, but pardon me while I cheat a little on the answer. As I mulled the possibilities, I decided I couldn’t stick to just one piece of advice, so here are three: • Network the old-fashioned way. Get word out about your plans as much as possible. This is no time to keep a secret. Share the great news! Attend any business-oriented meetings you can find in your area. Join networking groups, such as the Chamber of Commerce. Schedule speaking engagements. Make a list of all your contacts—friends, relatives, former business associates— who might want to know. Don’t qualify who you are telling. Tell the world! Business opportunities can appear in the most surprising ways, so don’t place any limitations on how far and wide you blast the news. • Network the new-fashioned way. When I started EMSI Public Relations, social media didn’t exist. No Facebook. No Twitter. No

LinkedIn. I know. It’s a world that’s hard to imagine. But if social media had been around a quarter-century ago, you can bet I would have put it to use spreading the news about my fledgling business. In addition to making your Facebook friends and your Twitter followers aware of what’s happening, you can use social media to reach groups that might have an interest in your product or service. • But first, get yourself ready. Before the world starts beating a path to your door, you want to make sure you have the appropriate welcome mats laid out nicely so that the world thinks well of you. Remember the adage about never getting a second chance to make a first impression. Your website should be up and running, and look professional. It should reflect the quality and professionalism you plan to provide. You are now a business owner, so you want to dress the part, both literally and figuratively. Let me add one final piece of advice. “I’m going into business for

myself” is a bold statement. As you share your exciting news with the world, make sure you do it in a gracious manner. Be confident, but not arrogant or cocky. You want to come across as credible and dignified, a person worthy of the trust you are asking customers and clients to give you. Marsha Friedman is a public relations expert with 25 years’ experience developing publicity strategies for celebrities, corporations and media newcomers alike. Using the proprietary system she created as founder and CEO of EMSI Public Relations (www.emsincorporated. com), an award-winning national agency, she secures thousands of top-tier media placements annually for her clients. The former senior vice president for marketing at the American Economic Council, Marsha is a sought-after advisor on PR issues and strategies. She shares her knowledge in her Amazon bestselling book, Celebritize Yourself, and as a popular speaker at organizations around the country.

The Social Security Dilemma: Draw Now or Draw Later?

he temptation is great. Maybe too great for some. The federal government allows retirees to start drawing Social Security as early as age 62, a feature that more than 40 percent of Americans take advantage of as they gladly draw from the system they spent a lifetime paying into. But many of those people may be making a mistake, says Reid Abedeen, a partner at Safeguard Investment Advisory Group, LLC (www. safeguardinvestment.com). “While you’re allowed to start drawing Social Security when you are 62, your monthly benefit will be reduced,” Abedeen says. “Although there might be personal reasons

why someone needs to apply early, for most people it’s probably better to wait at least until their full retirement age.” Full retirement age is between 66 and 67 for most people in the workforce right now. Wait until you are 70, and the amount of your monthly check goes up even more. When it comes to Social Security, though, there’s a financial monkey wrench that can complicate sorting out your plan. Social Security rules can be complicated and even your spouse’s income and decisions can affect when the most opportune time is for you to draw benefits. “You really are going to want to coordinate what you do with what

Allstate Agency Owner Billy Campbell Honored Named Premier Agency for 2014

As a business leader and involved citizen in the Inglewood area, Allstate exclusive agency owner Billy Campbell has been designated an Allstate Premier Agency for 2014. This designation is being presented to Billy Campbell for outstanding business performance and commitment to putting customers at the center of his agency’s work. Billy Campbell’s agency is located at 2300 W Manchester Blvd. in Inglewood and can be reached at (323) 750-1777 or http://agents.allstate.com/billy-campbell-inglewood-ca.html.

your spouse does, to make sure you are getting the highest amount possible,” Abedeen says. Here are a few points to remember if you’re considering claiming your Social Security at 62: • Reduction of benefit. Depending when your full retirement age is, you would see about a 25 to 30 percent reduction in your benefit if you retire at 62. On the other hand, if you delay collecting past full retirement age, you can increase your benefit by 8 percent a year up until you are 70. • Life expectancy. One reason many people opt to draw the money early is they fear they will die before they get a chance to receive anything at all from Social Security. After a lifetime of paying into the system, they won’t get a penny out of it. They don’t want to feel cheated out of what they have coming to them. That’s certainly a concern, Abedeen says. But there’s an even greater concern than dying early, and that’s living too long. “Life expectancies are growing, but many people have not saved enough to see them through a retirement that could last two or three decades or longer,” he says. “If you live a long life, it could be crucial to you that the monthly Social Security payment be as large as possible.” • Continuing to work. You could be in for a surprise if you plan to continue working after you begin drawing Social Security. If you haven’t waited until your full retirement age,

there’s a limit on how much you can make. In 2015, that limit is $15,720, according to the Social Security Administration. If you go over that, you would be deducted $1 in benefits for every $2 you earn over the limits. (That changes in the year you reach full retirement age, and beginning with the month you are at full retirement age there is no limit on your earnings.) “A lot of factors come into play when you’re trying to decide when to begin drawing Social Security,” Abedeen says. “That’s especially true if you have a spouse and need to factor them into the equation. It’s worthwhile to seek professional advice so you can get the most favorable result.” Reid Abedeen is a partner at Safeguard Investment Advisory Group, LLC (www.safeguardinvestment. com). As an investment advisor, Abedeen has helped retirees for nearly two decades with issues such as insurance, long-term care planning, financial services, asset protection and many other areas. He holds California Life-Only and Accident and Health licenses (#0C78700), and holds a Series 65 license, and is registered through the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Abedeen is a family man who owes much of his fulfillment in life to his wife, Smyrna, and his three children, Yusef, Leena and Adam.

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Community Safety Tips for a Happy Halloween

Library Hosts Annual Veterans’ Resource Fair

T With ghosts and goblins, princesses and fairies roaming through neighborhoods, looking for treats, the Centers for for Disease Control offers these tips to keep trick-ortreaters safe this Halloween.

S A F E H A L L O W E E N

Going trick-or-treating? Swords, knives, and other costume accessories should be short, soft, and flexible. Avoid trick-or-treating alone. Walk in groups or with a trusted adult. Fasten reflective tape to costumes and bags to help drivers see you. Examine all treats for choking hazards and tampering before eating them. Limit the amount of treats you eat. Hold a flashlight while trick-or-treating to help you see and others see you. WALK and don’t run from house to house. Always test make-up in a small area first. Remove it before bedtime to prevent possible skin and eye irritation. Look both ways before crossing the street. Use crosswalks wherever possible. Lower your risk for serious eye injury by not wearing decorative contact lenses. Only walk on sidewalks whenever possible, or on the far edge of the road facing traffic to stay safe. Wear well-fitting masks, costumes, and shoes to avoid blocked vision, trips, and falls. Eat only factory-wrapped treats. Avoid eating homemade treats made by strangers. Enter homes only if you’re with a trusted adult. Only visit well-lit houses. Never accept rides from strangers. Never walk near lit candles or luminaries. Be sure to wear flame-resistant costumes.

Expecting trick-or-treaters or party guests? Follow these tips to help make the festivities fun and safe for everyone: • Provide healthier treats for trick-or-treaters such as low-calorie treats and drinks. For guests, offer a variety of fruits and vegetables. • Use party games and trick-or-treat time as an opportunity for kids to get their daily dose of 60 minutes of physical activity. • Be sure walking areas and stairs are well-lit and free of obstacles that could cause someone to fall. • Keep candle-lit jack o’lanterns and luminaries away from doorsteps, walkways, landings, and curtains. Place them on sturdy tables, keep them out of the reach of pets and small children, and never leave them unattended. • Remind drivers to watch out for trick-or-treaters and to drive safely.

he Inglewood Public Library will host a resource fair for veterans and their families on Saturday, November 14, 2015. From 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Inglewood Main Library, 101 West Manchester Boulevard, Inglewood, CA 90301. Free parking will be provided for the public and free transportation will be available for Inglewood’s veteran communities at the Westside Residences. Veterans and their families are welcome to browse tables throughout the library where representatives of local veterans’ support groups will be available to offer their services. The local VFW post will be hosting a story-sharing group in the Gladys Waddingham Lecture Hall, just across from the library entrance. After story-sharing, Steve Snyder will speak about “Shot Down,” the story of his father Howard Snyder, who was able to avoid capture after his B-17 bomber crashed in Belgium during World War II. We will also be screening a 1949 film about the experiences of the Eighth Air Force during World War II, starring Gregory Peck. Some of the groups participating in the Inglewood Veterans’ Resource Fair are:

• US Vets Circle of Service (Westside Residences) • West Los Angeles Vet Center • California Employment Development Department (South Bay One Stop Business and Career Center) • National Veterans Foundation • Strength in Support • Friends of the Inglewood Public Library • PFC Adrienne L. Mitchell All-American Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2122 • Los Angeles Trade Technical College For more information about this event, call (310) 412-5380, e-mail publiclibrary@ cityofinglewood.org or check out our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/ inglewoodpubliclibrary.

Supervisors Champion $100M Annually for Affordable Housing

larmed by Los Angeles County’s dire shortage of affordable housing units, the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a plan aimed at raising as much as $100 million annually to build or preserve such units for low-income and vulnerable populations. The County currently has a shortage of 527,000 affordable housing units, and an estimated 44,000 people homeless on any given night. Acting on a motion by Supervisors Sheila Kuehl and Mark Ridley-Thomas, the Board voted to create an Affordable Housing Program that would be endowed with $20 million in July and grow incrementally until leveling off at $100 million by 2020. Supervisor Ridley-Thomas said increased public investment is critical to alleviating the affordable housing crisis, because every $1 invested by Los Angeles County attracts about $4 in matching funds from private developers. Such collaboration has helped build almost 2,000 affordable housing units in the Second District since 2009. The lack of affordable housing has created a toll on hundreds of thousands of Angelenos its put many on the brink of homelessness and jeopardizes our residents quality of life, Supervisor Ridley-Thomas said. The current pace of public investment is simply insufficient, he added. We can mean-

ingfully address this crisis, but so will require a comprehensive strategy and scaledup investment, which must be implemented with urgency.ý The remedy for homelessness is homes, Supervisor Kuehl said. We need to prevent families from falling into homelessness by providing affordable workforce housing and we need to provide rapid avenues back to permanent housing for those who do fall into it. In addition to supporting the creation of permanent affordable housing, funds would also go towards rental assistance, rapid rehousing, shared housing, move-in assistance, and related services for individuals and families. While there will be a focus on low-income families, seniors, homeless individuals and families, other vulnerable populations that would benefit from the increased investment include youth aging out of foster care; adults and youth exiting the justice system; veterans; those with physical disabilities; domestic violence survivors; and a broad range of individuals who are frequent users of County health and social service programs. We need to be realistic about the amount of investment that is required to meaningfully address the housing crisis, Supervisor Ridley-Thomas said. We must be thoughtful, but we must be audacious. And we must move with urgency.

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H e a lt h & F i t n e s s

Why The Diabetics Food Guide Pyramid May Be Dangerous

he food guide pyramid was designed to help both Type I Diabetics and Type II Diabetics. In our country, the majority of diabetics are not showing signs of improvement. It isn’t uncommon for a diabetic to follow their food guide pyramid, or their suggested program to the letter and still not see a change in their blood sugar levels. You can type ‘diabetic food guide pyramid’ into Google or any internet search engine and get results. These generic, non-specific guides may work for you or may not. Some are misleading and some are very useful. Always remember that the type two diabetic needs to be very careful when choosing which guide to follow. The type two diabetic should learn that a guide that has the bottom section of the diabetic pyramid made up of grains, making it seem like grains are the most important food for diabetics, is very misleading. Some guides recommend; 6 servings or beans, grains and starchy vegetables like peas and corn. The reality is that grains and starchy vegetables like peas and corn are heavy in carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are turned in to sugar once in the body. This can only damage the diabetic body, and therefore misleading as a food guide, and should never be followed blindly, without reason. Also know that there are some people who will argue that whole grain foods are good for Type II Diabetics. Whole grain foods, while

By Jonathan Berns, DC

they are better for the human body then processed grains, are still high in carbohydrates. Following the advice of eating a daily diet of 6 servings of grains and starches would be dangerous to the health of most Type II diabetics, possibly leaving them with nearly no chance of recovery. It would appear that the diabetes food pyramid is not effective in

helping people with Type II diabetes. It is fairly common that those who do follow these types of food guides, without the proper supervision of a healthcare professional or physician, not only do not improve their condition, but in many cases worsen their condition as a result. There is a need for an effective food guide specifically designed to help diabetics improve their condition.

Any diabetic knows how important diet is in controlling their Type II Diabetes. They need both useful and accurate information and right now, are having trouble getting it. There are doctors that choose to educate their patients on the food types that can best help their condition. Type II diabetes is fast becoming an epidemic, while health care workers continue to recommend the same diet that they have seen fail over the years. As a whole, most people with Type II diabetes are getting worse, even while following the diabetes food guide pyramid or other programs like it. As a diabetic, you should make it your goal to learn a system of diet that is easy to follow and recreate week after week, one that is designed to cater to your individual needs. Find a doctor that works with individual clients to find healthy foods that they enjoy and that they can easily make. There are a lot of healthy food recipes available. For more information on how to effectively manage diabetes the natural way starting today, visit www. ihealthtampa.com/tampadiabetes/. Dr. Jonathan Berns, DC offers effective solutions to help you maintain a healthy blood sugar level. Visit Integrated Health of Tampa to learn more about how you can begin to manage your diabetes, as we are dedicated towards providing effective diabetes solutions to our patients.

Leading Cancer Experts Help Patients Decide Best Treatment Options

here are few words uttered by a doctor that have more of an emotional impact than “You have cancer.” At that point, the most precious commodity that one has to hold on to is time. It can be timeconsuming and difficult to know whom to consult, or how to move forward, let alone which treatment option is best. Now, however, some patients, many from overseas, have the option of leaving that work to experts. CANCER PANELS, the brainchild of Jim Martell, whose involvement in the field started when a friend was diagnosed with cancer, offers a service that no other entity in the world provides. It is able, within weeks, to bring together, in one room, leading cancer experts to discuss an individual case for 3 to 4 hours. These unique in-person panels are chaired by Dr. David Sidransky, considered a world-leading cancer authority in

the field of molecular diagnostics, targeted therapies and individualized patient treatments. The panelists, usually seven to twelve, come from some of the world’s leading cancer centers such as: Sloan-Kettering, M.D. Anderson, Johns Hopkins, Mayo, Dana-Farber, Harvard, UCSF, Duke and others. They share their knowledge in an effort to come up with the best consensus treatment recommendation to the patient’s treating physician. Discussion focuses on various treatment and research approaches, both conventional and novel, advanced chemotherapeutic drugs and biologics. In addition, many attendees are also principal investigators in leading clinical trials so those options are also available. Instead of a collection of divergent opinions, a consensus treatment recommendation is reached. The panel thus max-

imizes options available and greatly improves the patient’s ability to obtain the most appropriate treatment at an earlier stage. These panels are totally different from tumor board panels, which every cancer hospital holds on a weekly basis to review their cases. There, they usually have only experts from that particular institution who spend little time on one case as they have many to review. CANCER PANELS, on the other hand, flies in the best experts in the world to sit together and discuss only one case for hours, with treatment recommendations independent of any treatment bias from any cancer institution. The goal of a panel is to gain time and quality of life for the patient. Medicine is currently advancing by the minute and it is a realistic hope that within this extra time that a panel could provide, the next life-

saving treatment on the horizon may become available. In addition to having their own innovative treatments identified, patients who hold these panels create an opportunity to help those who are less privileged to benefit from life-saving options that would otherwise never have become known to them. Benefits of a single panel are manifold and reach beyond the individual patient. For more information, visit www. cancerpanels.com. Source: NewsUSA Place your DBAs, Probates, Trustee Notices, Legal Notices, Summons and more in Inglewood Today Print & Online Call: 310.670.9600

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LEGAL NOTICES Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2015 256844 The following Person is doing business as:

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2015 269216 The following Person is doing business as:

Salud Dental Group 2621 East First Street Los Angeles, CA 90033

Lifeguard Latoya 7157 Alvern Street G228 Los Angeles, CA 90045 P O Box 88278 Los Angeles, CA 90009

Registered Owners: Dr. Khakshooy & Dr. Vahedi Dental Group, Inc. 2621 East First Street, Los Angeles, CA 90033 This business is conducted by two individuals. The registrants commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on October 6, 2015. I (We) 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.) Dr. Khakshooy & Dr. Vahedi Dental Group, Inc. Owners This statement was filed with the County Clerk on October 6, 2015

Registered Owner: Latoya Butts, 7157 Alvern Street G228, Los Angeles, CA 90045 This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on October 21, 2015. 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.) Latoya Butts, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk on October 21, 2015

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 Oct 15, 22, 29; Nov 5, 2015 IT00422301081 Inglewood Today

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 Oct 29; Nov 5, 12, 19, 2015 IT00422301082 Inglewood Today

Opposing Perpectives of Violent Classroom Video (Continued from page 6) however, commented on Youtube, “The officer in this is a cool dude, he is not Racist!!!. Girl was asked … to put the phone away…” Seabrooks said the girl wanted to “show out.” Fields is his former football coach. A young woman said Fields was helpful to students, but also described him as “mean.” Lott stated that the teacher and administrators supported the officer’s actions. They said “he did not use excessive force and the student was the one who was combative.” Fields is currently named in a

lawsuit from an incident that occurred in 2013. The suit, which goes to trial in January, states that the deputy has a history of racially profiling, targeting and using excessive force against African Americans. Ten years ago, black military veteran Carlos Martin had a rough encounter with Fields. “I recognized him on the spot. I remembered how big he was,” Martin told the Daily News. Martin said he was approached by Fields about a noise violation and things escalated quickly. Martin said Fields “snapped” when he called him “dude.” He was wrestled to the ground and Fields emp-

D at e s i n Oc t o b e r & N o v e m b e r October 31, 2015 Family Fun Day Congregational Church of Christian Fellowship is hosting their first ever “Family Fun Day” designed to provide resources and fun to the local community. It will be held from noon to 4pm in the parking lot of the church, 2085 S Hobart Blvd, Los Angeles. The event will feature jumpers, classic cars, music, free food, information and resources on finances, breast cancer and domestic violence. For more information, call the church office at 323-731-8869. Ongoing Talk to a Lawyer Online In cooperation with the City of tied a bottle of mace on him. Martin’s wife recorded the incident on her cell phone. But Fields told his partner to “get her black a - -.” The other officer took her cell phone and deleted the photos. “I’m watching my wife get beat up in front of me, and there’s nothing I can do about it,” Martin said. The couple sued the sheriff’s department for civil rights violations, but the charges were dropped. Martin’s wife later divorced him because she felt he could not protect her. On Wednesday, Lott announced that Fields had been fired. The department made its decision on policy violations—the main one being that Fields threw the girl across the room. Criminal charges, Lott said, will be dealt with by the FBI. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department has a citizens’ advisory council. Lott called for citizens to continue to use their cell phones to “police the police.” In the military, soldiers are trained to take down their enemies. But first, they learn to recognize them. Using race alone as the criteria for

Inglewood, the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) now offers a teleconferencing center at the Main Library, where you can speak to a lawyer live, and send them documents. They offer legal advice and guidance on a variety of civil matters, including evictions, divorces, and child custody. They can provide referrals to private attorneys, other legal services, or other resources as needed. Hours for teleconferencing are every Wednesday from 11am to 2pm. Ask the Audio/Visual Desk assistant for help or call ahead for an appointment at (310) 4125380.

deciding who the enemy is , is lazy, irresponsible policing at best. At worst, it is the tragic loss of citizens like Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown, Ezell Ford, Freddie Gray and Walter Scott, et al. Is Ben Fields a racist, a man with anger issues, or both? Would it have mattered if the young girl had ended up dead? All the cries of racism would not have brought her back. Perhaps the focus should be on what happens before police are let loose on the streets. How are they screened prior to employment? What are the prevailing ideas about working in communities of color? What are the assumptions? Imagine for a moment that officers were required to put their guns away when dealing with civilians who were no physical match for them. They would have to rely more on logic, patience and tolerance than brute military force. Someone needs to tell law enforcement agencies that this is America, not Afghanistan.

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