Compton Work Day October

A ROUNDUP OF TIPS TO MAKE THE HOLIDAY SAFE » PAGE 4A HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS TheBulletin AN AMERICAN PRINT MEDIA PUBLICATION WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2009 SERVING COMPTON AND THE INGLEWOOD TRIBUNE, CARSON BULLETIN, WILMINGTON BEACON, THE CALIFORNIAN & THE SOUTH L.A. VOICE VOLUME 39, No. 40 • 50 CENTS Candidates line up for Compton Community College Board — Part 1 For first time in years, every board seat will be filled following Nov. 3 election By Allison Jean Eaton For at least the last couple of years, have estimated will take at least 10 Cervantes, one of two representatives ELECTION 2009 Bulletin Editor the seats in the second and fourth years. Now about two years into it, for Trustee Area 1, which encom- areas have remained empty. Trustee enrollment is up, facilities are slowly passes the city of Compton (due to Editor’s note: Due to space COMPTON—The local college Area 2 covers the communities of but surely receiving improvements Compton’s population, it has two limitations, this story will run district’s board of trustees, which for Willowbrook, Enterpise and the city and fresh administrative leadership seats); and Bruce Boyden, Trustee as a two-part series, with years has lacked at least one sitting of Carson. Trustee Area 4 covers have signaled a renewed sense of Area 1, who was appointed in August candidates running for Trustee member, will finally be complete Paramount. faith that the former college will soon to fill the void left by Dr. Willie O. Area 1 featured this week and after next month’s election. Though Compton Center’s darker be back under local control. Jones’ departure to the City Council. Trustee Areas 2 and 4, next week. Nine candidates are vying for days are over, much work remains in Current sitting members are An- Compton’s trustee area would three seats up for grabs in Trustee the quest for re-accreditation, which dres Ramos, Trustee Area 3, which Areas 1, 2 and 4 on Tuesday, Nov. 3. experts well-versed in the process covers the city of Lynwood; Lorraine » See COLLEGE, Page 6A Bulletin photo by Allison Jean Eaton Vibrant visuals Young volunteers adorn an upper exterior wall of Kelly Elementary’s cafeteria with the name of the school’s mascot, the Pilots, adding a rainbow of colors that pop with vibrance. These painters were among more than 1,500 people who are estimated to have pitched in Saturday, Oct. 17, during the Compton Initiative – JustDoGood.org 4th District Cleanup. See page 4A for more photos Former coach Otis’ fate Workshop gathers community announced yesterday input on Blue Line station plans Improvements to areas surrounding various Blue Line Jurors reach verdict after single day of deliberations in stations will be centered in residents’ wants, needs high-profile trial; decision set to be read Tuesday morning By Dennis J. Freeman Parks Station. Bulletin Staff Writer Discussion centered on what types of fea- tures residents would like to see in their Editor’s note: The Bulletin went to print sion following mere hours of deliberations COMPTON—A workshop held to discuss neighborhoods, suggestions that officials Monday night and was not able to include Monday, the embattled coach’s brother said. the county’s plans for potential improve- will weave into upgrade plans. the jury’s decision in the print version of this Donald Otis contacted The Bulletin at ments to be made to the area surrounding a “What we really would like to know is article. An updated article with verdict roughly 4:30 p.m. Monday and said a verdict Metro station that serves as a connector for not what you need, but what you really information is available online at had been reached but would not be read until the Metropolitan Transportation Author- want,” the MTA’s Irv Taylor told audience www.thecomptonbulletin.com. Tuesday morning. ity’s Blue and Green light rail lines drew a members. The trial concluded last Friday with closing small crowd last Wednesday. Improvements to this station in Comp- By Dennis J. Freeman arguments. Los Angeles County Deputy Dis- The two-hour meeting at McNair Ele- ton are part of the first of three proposed Bulletin Staff Writer trict Attorney Ryan King and Russell Otis’ at- mentary School provided attendees with phases, Taylor said. All three are currently torney, Leonard Levine, painted vividly an overview the Transit Oriented District estimated to cost some $4 million. COMPTON—The verdict in the criminal different pictures of the man accused of being Plan as well as proposed improvements A $250,000 grant from Cal Trans will trial of former Dominguez High School bas- a thief and a child molester. that the MTA and 2nd District Supervisor be used to beautify the busy station while ketball coach Russell Otis was set to be read Mark Ridley-Thomas hope to complete in yesterday morning after jurors reached a deci- » See OTIS, Page 9A and around Imperial/Wilmington/Rosa » See BLUE LINE, Page 7A Union leader bashes Inside candidate running Around Town 2A Problem-solving for school board 3A News Sports 3A 7A adds to the crime- If you are a business owner and would like to have a newsrack at your location, please call our In My View Crossword 8A 9A fighting toolbox office at (310) 635-6776. Television 10A READ THE COLUMN » PAGE 8A

4A THE COMPTON BULLETIN Halloween happenings Think safety first this Halloween Halloween is fast approaching, and kids of all ages are excitedly preparing this year’s costumes and dreaming about all that candy. The Bulletin would like to ensure that trick- or-treaters and partygoers have a ghoulishly good time while steering clear of any trouble. The following tips can keep you and your children safe on Halloween: n Always wear hypoallergenic make-up. Adults should apply the make-up and remove it with cold cream or eye make-up remover in- stead of soap. Follow product guidelines about applying product directly around the eyes. n False eyelashes should only be applied and removed according to the manufacturer’s in- structions on the product’s package. n Avoid costumes that drag on the ground to prevent tripping or falling. Do not use roller blades or ride a bike, scooter or skateboard while wearing a costume. n Avoid pointed props such as spears, swords or wands. Bulletin photos by Allison Jean Eaton n Wear bright, reflective clothing or decorate The power of pitching in costumes and bags with reflective tape or patches. Carry a bright flashlight to improve vis- ibility. n Always accompany children while trick-or- treating. Only go to houses you are familiar with. n Carefully examine all trick-or-treat items for signs of tampering before allowing children to eat them. Inspect any toys or novelty items re- ceived by kids age 3 and younger, as they may pose a choking hazard. n Jack-o-lanterns should be placed in areas where trick-or-treaters or Halloween party guests won’t be able to trip over them or have costumes brush up against them. n All tripping hazards should be removed from sidewalks, walkways and porches. Information provided by Prevent Blindness America. Camp Fire USA providing safe haven for Halloween Fair featuring haunted house offered to entire community The Camp Fire USA Compton Council will host a celebration geared toward providing More than 1,500 volunteers are said to have turned youth with a safe place to enjoy Halloween on out Saturday, Oct. 17, for the Compton Initiative— Saturday, Oct. 31, from 5 to 8 p.m. JustDoGood.org 4th District Cleanup, which came Kids will enjoy games run by college students to a close with two local schools painted and 13 resi- from nearby universities as well as food, arts and dential properties cleaned up, with homes painted crafts and a haunted house, which costs $2. and yards landscaped. Mike Herman, a regular vol- “(The council) developed the event so every- unteer who works with the Compton Initiative and one in the community could take advantage of heads up youth-oriented nonprofit Compton United it,” said council board member Calvin Baylor. Soccer Club, did the math, and according to his cal- “Our youth deserve a safe place to have fun with culations more than 6,000 work hours were logged proper supervision.” in just four hours that morning. That’s equal to 150 The camp is expecting to entertain a record people working a 40-hour workweek. Herman also number of kids from Compton and the sur- said that several volunteers flew into Los Angeles all rounding community, Baylor said. the way from Wisconsin specifically for the cleanup. The Camp Fire USA Compton Council is lo- Previously, the farthest volunteers had traveled to cated in Richland Farms at 450 Raymond St. pitch in was from San Diego. Above, volunteers load More information can be found at www.comp- debris removed from a resident’s backyard into an toncampfireusa.org/events, calling 310-604-1104 oversized dumpster, which the crew working on or e-mailing compfirecampfire@sbcglobal.net. that home had no trouble filling. Volunteers shown at top, right and below spruce up Colin P. Kelly Ele- mentary with a fresh coat of paint and colorful, lively murals. LOS 3 POLLOS RESTAURANT casketsandmore4less.com Funerals for Less... Memories for Life For The Love of Customer Service Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner 1/2 – chicken 2-chickens with rice and with tortillas, beans $5.40 + peppers, onion, $750 $2,850 tax with free and salsa caskets4less Funeral Home 16 oz. soda $12. 76 + tax 800-431-3454 Tel/Fax 10 chickens includes tortillas, peppers, onion, and salsa $63.78 + tax info@condolences4less.com Open: Mon-Sun 8:30am - 8:00pm 525 E. Rosecrans Ave., Compton CA, 90221 Obituaries • Caskets (310) 763.3913 Flowers • Video Tributes (800) 684-0191 www.los3pollosrestaurant.com

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