Helping small businesses in a big way
Donjai Richardson  |   OW Guest Contributor
Dec 23 2010

Connie Sparks lifting up small businesses

You don’t need to light a fire under Connie Sparks. She provides her own, well, you know... The 43-year-old entrepreneur is the founder of the Wade Institute, a business consulting firm with clients as far away as Hawaii, New York, Ohio, and, of course, in her home state of California.

“I help small businesses define their businesses,” said Sparks. “I help them restructure their business and strategic plans. I also help them with business development and business financing. I’m pretty much hands-on with my clients.”

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Perfect style in Palmdale
OW Contributor
Dec 23 2010

Photo courtesy of Stan Thomas/Kanale Creations.

Hair stylists and barbers Barry Dedmon, Angel, Midnite, Roxy Platen, Diddy, Mimi Monroe, Juicy Man, Renisha Escoe, and Wayne A.G. Morris get into the holiday spirit with donated toys at Perfect Image Hair Design at 1201 E. Palmdale Blvd. Manager Mz Murna said the toys were destined for children of Valley Oasis, a domestic violence shelter in the city. The toy drive was sponsored by Just Poundin' Motorcycle Club, a frequent sponsor of such events at Perfect Image.  Salon owner Rodney Williams is a member of the club.

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Honors shine down on Sun Village founders
Brittney M. Walker  |   OW Staff Writer
Dec 23 2010

Robinson Park Friends also cited

SUN VILLAGE, Calif.—On Friday night the founding members of the originally all-Black town and Jackie Robinson Park came together for an elegant evening to honor a tradition set by pioneers at the Fountain of Hope Awards Banquet.

Honorees included Bernyse Hunter, 97, who earned her Ph.D. at the young age of 91 and who was a member of the original Sun Village Women’s Club, and Olene Cleveland who has been serving hungry Sun Village residents for more than 20 years at her home and faith-based foundation, Love’s Open Doors.

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City shuts down but emergency services continue
OW Contributor
Dec 23 2010

Unpaid furloughs begins

PALMDALE, Calif.—Until Monday, Jan. 3, the offices of the city of Palmdale will be shut down, but emergency services will be available to residents during the upcoming furlough days.

Public works crews will be working through the furlough to handle any emergencies that may arise. Emergencies include sewer overflows, roadway/right-of-way hazards including downed tree limbs, downed signs and potholes, or broken sprinkler lines in city parks and landscaped areas. To report emergencies after hours, weekends or on holidays, residents may call (661) 266-3195.

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