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Community Briefs
This month, the Café Bustelo® brand
awarded Hawthorne native Janel Navarro
a $5,000 scholarship for her will to obtain
The U.S. Department of Labor announced
the award of $1.1 million in YouthBuild grant
funds to the South Bay Workforce Investment
Board (SBWIB) and its partners, Century Center
for Economic Opportunity (CCEO) YouthBuild,
and Habitat For Humanity of Greater Los
Angeles. The funds will support academic and
occupational skills training for at-risk youth and
will directly benefit South Bay area youth in
Inglewood, Hawthorne, Lawndale, El Segundo,
Gardena, Carson, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan
Beach, Redondo Beach, Torrance and Lomita.
“We are grateful to once again be recognized
by the Department of Labor with this much
needed grant award,” SBWIB Executive
Director Jan Vogel said. “We anticipate that
after they complete occupational skills training
and earn industry-recognized certifications,
these YouthBuild participants will be able to
secure good paying jobs and get on a path to
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Looking For Balance?
Your Diet Might Be A Place To Start
(BPT) - Adults today are constantly
searching for balance in life. While balance
can be broadly defined, in simple terms it is
rooted in equal proportions. The human body
demands an equilibrium in order to sustain
proper mental, physical and spiritual health.
But, achieving balance can be difficult when
everyday personal and environmental stresses
(such as work, poor diet, harsh sunlight and
pollution) expose the body to cell-damaging
oxidative stress.
Meanwhile, an increasing number of adults
are not getting the nutrients they need to
keep their bodies properly fueled to meet
the demands faced in a single day. In fact,
according to a survey from Instantly, more
than 53 percent of Americans skip breakfast
at least once a week, while 12 percent never
have breakfast at all. The World Health
Organization recommends eating at least
400 grams, or five servings, of fruits and
vegetables per day, but approximately 75
percent of people worldwide fail to meet
that minimum recommendation, creating
significant nutrient gaps.
Let’s face it, it can be tough to eat a healthy
and well-balanced meal morning, noon and
night. For that reason alone, supplements,
which fill in nutrient gaps, can ensure you get
the right quantities and varieties of nutrients
your body needs. Supplements are becoming a
critical part of the everyday routine for those
looking to do it all and still ensure optimal
nutrition. When you incorporate the adequate
amounts of vitamins and minerals into your
diet, particularly plant-based supplements
that add phytonutrients, you can easily fill
nutrient gaps and achieve optimal nutrition.
The first step in achieving nutritional balance
is understanding the nutrients your body
needs to function properly. Knowing what
phytonutrients are, and the health benefits
associated with them, is key. Phytonutrients
are nutrients found in fruits, vegetables and
other sources. They are associated with a
variety of health benefits, such as eye, bone,
joint and heart health, as well as supporting
the immune system and brain health. Many
phytonutrients are also powerful antioxidants
that help fight cell-damaging free radicals.
The vitamin B family is made up of eight
B vitamins, each of which helps your body
form energy. Your body requires a regular
supply of B vitamins in order to support
energy-yielding metabolism. Most importantly,
B vitamins need to be taken in the right
amounts and at the right times. Amway’s
Nutrilite Vitamin B Dual-Action supplement
provides your body with an instant and
extended release of B vitamins to create and
sustain energy within the body. “Amway’s
Nutrilite Double X supplement is strategically
designed to provide key vitamins, minerals
and phytonutrients your body needs,” said
Steve Missler, Principal Research Scientist
at Amway. “Together with Vitamin B Dual-
Action, these two products help provide the
body with the quality nutrients needed to
function properly and maintain a healthy
balance. However, as with all nutrition plans,
it is important to consult with a medical
professional or health expert to determine
your specific nutritional needs.”
When it comes to finding the right
supplement, another tip is to look for
third-party verifications of product quality.
Nutrilite Double X and Vitamin B Dual-
Action supplements are certified by NSF
International, an independent, accredited
organization that conducts rigorous tests to
assure consumers that products contain what
is stated on the label.
It is important to ensure that the supplement
you choose is also gentle on your stomach.
Starting your day with a healthy breakfast along
with a supplemental source of phytonutrients
and B vitamins can help ensure you get
optimal nutrition throughout the day. •
Seniors
Hawthorne Native Earns Scholarship
Grant for Secondary Education
Department of Labor Awards Grants
to SBWIB Programs for At-Risk Youth
LESD Celebrates Attendance Awareness
Month with Special Assembly
Great attendance is the key for the success
of all students at Lawndale Elementary School
District. To celebrate Attendance Awareness
Month in September, the district recognized
those students throughout the district who
have made improvements in their in a special
recognition assembly at the District Office.
The District is proud of the following students
for making a commitment to being at school
on time, every day:
Mark Twain Elementary School
Faith Rodriguez
Billy Mitchell Elementary School
Isabella Contreras
Franklin D. Roosevelt Elementary School
Diamond Draffen
secondary education and motivation to give
back in the face of adversity. Navarro never
dreamed of success as the daughter of two
Mexican immigrants. Instead she woke up every
day and worked hard at it. Although she grew
up at times homeless and without anyone to
teach her English, Navarro remained focused
on her academics and chose to pursue school.
Inspired by her parents’ unrelenting work ethic
to thrive in America amidst the many challenges
they faced as immigrants, she is excited to
further her education in the hopes of becoming
a social worker, serving as an advocate for
other immigrants living in the U.S. and helping
them pursue dreams in line with their passions.
– Source: Café Bustelo
self-sufficiency,” he concluded.
The SBWIB and CCOE’s YouthBuild program
aligns with former President Obama’s My
Brother’s Keeper initiative and job-driven training
agenda by promoting a “stepping stone” approach
to a seamless progression from education to
work-based learning. It includes classroom
instruction and occupational skills training within
the construction building trades for youth ages 16
to 24 at approved worksites managed by Habitat
for Humanity. The YouthBuild participants have
either been in the juvenile justice system or have
aged out of foster care, have dropped out of
high school or are otherwise at-risk of failing to
reach key educational and career milestones. The
program provides young adults opportunities and
career pathways to gain the skills and education
they need for employment and to become leaders
in their communities. –Source: SBWIB
William Green Elementary School
Giovanni Hernandez
Viviana Hernandez
Jeanelle Littlejohn
William Anderson Elementary School
Cayden Harrington
Nubia Saucedo
Aiden Zavala
Will Rogers Middle School
Valerie Cabrera
Kelly Palma
Jane Addams Middle School
Valeria Begazo
Saide Curiel
Amiah Littlejohn
Devin Littlejohn
– Source: LESD •