Business Focus - February 2013 by Whittier Chamber

Bob Sands of Popular Community Bank, Carolyn Reggio with CAPC, Inc., potential member Chris Masi with Painting by Design and Whittier Chamber President Sue Dean of Notary Signing Network get acquainted during the Wake Up Whittier in January. For more photos from the monthly breakfast, see PAGE 9

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VOL. 19 NO. 2

Ken Grody Ford voted Orange County’s #1 Ford dealership for 25 straight years; offers much more than service with a smile

15th Annual Silver Shield Awards Ceremony and Appreciation Dinner set for March 1 Honoring individuals ffor their outstanding sservice to the ccities of Whittier and Santa Fe a Springs will be the focal point of the 15th Annual Silver Shield Awards Banquet being held on Friday, March 1 at the Richard Nixon Library. The Silver Shield Awards Ceremony will highlight the accomplishments and outstanding efforts of active officers, civilian staff and volunteers. Awards will be given in multiple categories to deserving individuals and 3 retirees will be honored for their service to our community. “This year’s program will recognize the unique men and women of the Whittier Police Department and the extraordinary things they have done this past year to protect the cities of Whittier and Santa Fe Springs,” stated Bradley White, Community Relations Officer for the Whittier Police Department. Continued on page 8

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John Perez with JK Property Management (far left), Krista Lesa (center) and Phillip De La Torre (far right) with the Quad at Whittier thanked the staff from Chick-fil-A for participating at the All-Star Business Expo. Thank you to the Quad for sponsoring the networking event held last month at the Radisson Hotel. For more Expo photos, turn to PAGES 10 & 11

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There’s always something special about a family-owned and operated business. This is especially true when that business is selling cars. Whether it’s the first impression as they walk through the door or the final handshake that seals the deal, treating customers like they’re part of the family can make or break more than just a sale, but a reputation. At Ken Grody Ford, providing excellent customer service is the top priority. Not only do their customers keep coming back for more, but they’ve been named Orange County’s #1 Ford Dealer for the past 25 years. The Buena Park dealership boasts numerous accolades setting them apart from their competitors. Among the keys to the company’s success is the dedication and commitment exhibited by their multitude of loyal employees, each of which follow a “customer for life mentality” which has been instilled in them by Ken Grody and Kurt Maletych, who both spend countless hours interacting with sales staff, service staff and, most importantly, the customers. All of Ken Grody’s staff is a 100% Ford Master Certified professional and each is passionate about connecting customers with the Ford that best fits their lifestyle. Ken Grody Ford has won the P r e s i d e n t ’s Aw a r d f o r 1 0 y e a r s consecutively based on customer satisfaction ratings, is a 14-time 100 Club Winner (based on being a top 100 standing in volume for Ford dealerships in the nation) and is a three-time winner of the Triple Crown Title (including 2012), a recognition based on the combination of their President’s Award, Premier Club Award (Customer Satisfaction in the Service Department) and 100 Club standing. Only the top 21 Ford dealers out of 3,500 nationwide receive the honor making Ken Grody Ford a standout not only in our community, but a leading dealership in the U.S. They offer a wide array of services at Ken Grody Ford making it a one-stop shop for quality assistance and repairs. They provide new and used vehicle sales including commercial accounts (fleet sales), offer a full service department, have diesel technicians on location who work specifically with RV and bus repairs, and they also service various municipalities and local Police and Sheriff Departments. In addition to these routine services, Ken Grody Ford also features a high performance and custom shop and specialty “KG customs” that you won’t find anywhere else.

Since the dealership was first acquired in 1995, Ken Grody Ford has maintained a positive reputation in town by not only selling high quality vehicles and providing Southern California residents with unparalleled customer service, but by continuing to make a difference in the lives of many through their countless philanthropic activities and charitable events. Vice President, Kurt Maletych, who grew up in Whittier and whose parents are

At Ken Grody Ford, the key to our continued success has been selling quality products that we believe in. We feel it’s our duty and honor to help the community that has helped us to achieve our goals.

– Andrew TerBush, Public Relations/Fleet & Sales, Ken Grody Ford still Whittier residents, offers incalculable support to over 63,000 Marines and Sailors stationed at Camp Pendleton by throwing their annual 4th of July Beach Bash, as well as coordinating The Ken Grody Motorcycle Festival, a Halloween Hunt for Kids and is a 13-year member of both the Oceanside and Carlsbad Chambers of Commerce. Ken Grody Ford also supports the 58-year-old car club known as the Ford F-100 Club Pickups Limited by throwing an annual Poker Run “Jeff’s Fun Run” to raise funds for cancer

research; the Orange County Mustang Club’s Mustang Madness Car Show for Spinal Muscular Atrophy; the CHP 11-99 Foundation Bob Weinberg Memorial Golf Tournament; and the Bud Cate and Shane York Memorial Golf Tournament which supports families of fallen Buena Park Police officers. They also support Fabulous Fords Forever at Knott’s Berry Farm, local Lions Clubs, the American Cancer Society, Segerstrom Philharmonic Society Newport Beach Music on Wheels, Orange County Transit Authority (Board member) and the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure (sponsor). Andrew TerBush, Public Relations/Fleet and Sales, represents Ken Grody Ford at Whittier Chamber events and also sits on the Board of Directors for the Buena Park Boys & Girls Club, the Buena Park Auto Dealers Association and is a member of the Seal Beach Lions Club. When asked about joining the Whittier Chamber, TerBush said, “The overwhelming energy and enthusiasm of the staff and members that I encountered at my first Wake Up Whittier event was incredible! We are really looking forward to working with the Chamber to extend Ken Grody’s presence within the Whittier community.” Now is the best time to purchase your new or used car from Ken Grody Ford, as they are set to host their largest sale event of the year this President’s Day weekend from February 15 through February 18. For exclusive Whittier Business Focus deals and more information on Ken Grody Ford, please contact Andrew TerBush directly at (800) 762-3085 or e-mail to andrew.terbush@kengrodyford.com.

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It was with great celebration that we began our 99th year at the Whittier Chamber last month! We held our first Wake Up Whittier of 2013 at Parnell Park, hosted by IHOP, with over 200 local business owners and Chamber members in attendance. The Whittier Daily News was also on hand to document the morning activities with pictures and an article, which I hope you all got a chance to read, about our progress and continued success thus far. Now is a good time to remind you to utilize your Whittier Chamber membership by participating in the many networking opportunities the Chamber has to offer! Get noticed and get business by joining us at our next monthly Wake Up Whittier breakfast on February 20 at Merrill Gardens, or our monthly Tasty Tuesday lunch on February 26 at Portofino Ristorante Italiano. Also, don’t forget to save the date for the annual Silver Shield Awards Banquet coming up on March 1 at the Nixon Presidential Library. It is always such a special evening where business owners and residents come together to show appreciation and support for the brave men and women of the Whittier Police Department. Our All-Star Business Expo was another spectacular Chamber event, held on January 24 at the Radisson Hotel Whittier. I hope you all made it your game plan to be there and took advantage of the 100+ businesses who hit a home run by participating. This event always boasts a large crowd and this year we saw hundreds of attendees promoting their businesses and networking with fellow local business owners and Whittier residents. Thank you again to all of the sponsors and Chamber volunteers who helped make the evening such a huge success! This is a truly exciting time to be in business, and more importantly, to be a member of the Whittier Chamber. The climate of the business community has certainly warmed up moving toward the positive side and taking advantage of what the Chamber has to offer is definitely in your best interest as we continue to grow the economy in 2013. Finally, we all know that February is the month of LOVE, and a time to celebrate Valentine’s Day. We certainly do LOVE our Chamber members and encourage you to browse our online search directory at www.whittierchamber.com when making your holiday plans. Shop Whittier when looking for that special something for that special someone and help spread the local love!

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Richard Scrivanich You recently asked about the deductibility of your investmentrelated expenses, including the cost of subscriptions to financial periodicals, clerical expenses, etc. You wanted to know whether you could deduct these expenses as business expenses in arriving at adjusted gross income, rather than as production of income expenses which are deductible only as itemized deductions and thus are subject to the 2% floor on miscellaneous itemized deductions. In order to deduct your investmentrelated expenses as business expenses, you must be engaged in a trade or business. The Supreme Court held many years ago that an individual investor isn’t engaged in a trade or business merely because he manages his own securities investments, regardless of the amount of the investments or the extent of the work required. If a taxpayer can show that his investment activities rise to the level of carrying on a trade or business, however, he may be considered a trader, who is engaged in a trade or business, rather than an

investor, who isn’t. A trader is entitled to deduct his investment-related expenses as business expenses. A trader is also entitled to deduct home office expenses if the home office is used exclusively on a regular basis as his principal place of business. An investor, on the other hand, isn’t entitled to home office deductions since his investment activities aren’t a trade or business. Since the Supreme Court’s decision, there has been extensive litigation on the issue of whether a taxpayer is a trader or investor. The Tax Court has recently developed a two-part test that must be satisfied in order for a taxpayer to be a trader. Under this two-part test, a taxpayer’s investment activities are considered a trade or business only where both of the following are true: (1) the taxpayer’s trading is substantial (i.e., sporadic trading won’t be a trade or business), and (2) the taxpayer seeks to catch the

swings in the daily market movements, and to profit from these short-term changes, rather than to profit from longterm holding of investments. Thus, the fact that a taxpayer’s investment activities are regular, extensive, and continuous isn’t in itself sufficient for determining that a taxpayer is a trader. In order to be considered a trader, a taxpayer must show that he buys and sell securities with reasonable frequency in an effort to profit on a shortterm basis. Even a taxpayer who made over 1,000 trades a year with trading activities averaging about $16 million annually was held to be an investor because the holding periods for stocks sold averaged about one year. If you have any questions regarding the above discussed topic or any other tax matter, please feel free to give me a call at (562) 698-9891. Richard Scrivanich, Partner For Harvey & Parmelee LLP

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Congratulations to the Whittier Chamber of Commerce for another successful Business Expo last month! The Chamber staff members, Board of Directors and volunteers are greatly appreciated for working so tirelessly on ensuring a fun and valuable event for the benefit of the entire community. Progress at the Fred C. Nelles site is finally being made. This is great news for the community as it has been eight years since the site closed. The city will interview environmental consulting firms this month and will begin the development review process. The state of California and Brookfield Homes amended their contract last summer and it’s great to see the developer moving forward on this project that will most certainly be a positive addition to Whittier. This month’s Business Owners Seminar Series (B.O.S.S.) will be presented by Dr. Manuel Urteaga, chiropractor at Uptown Wellness Center. With the flu season in full swing, you are encouraged to attend the workshop on February 28 to learn more about “Motivating Yourself & Your Team to Stay Healthy During Flu Season.” Having a healthy staff is important to your bottom line. Attend the seminar to learn about the high costs of sick employees and how to encourage sick workers to stay home in an effort to keep your work environment a germ-free zone. More importantly, learn about creating a healthy lifestyle at your place of business. The B.O.S.S. seminars are held the last Thursday of every month from September to June from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at the Whittier Central Library. Space is limited; please call the Whittier Chamber at (562) 698-9554 or Community

Development at (562) 567-9320 to RSVP. Speaking of healthy lifestyles, the new Sprouts Farmers Market, expected to open next month, will offer all-natural and organic groceries. Did you know Whittier already offers opportunities to buy fresh organic produce and meat? Every Friday morning from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., buy directly from the growers at the weekly Farmer’s Market held at the parking lot on Philadelphia Street and Bright Avenue in Uptown. Fresh fruit, vegetables, eggs, nuts, flowers and plants are just some of the weekly offerings. If you prefer more traditional shopping, check out Herbie’s Organic Foods Market at 13310 Whittier Boulevard, a family-owned and operated health food store located just west of Painter Avenue. Herbie’s is proud to offer an all-organic store and also sells a wide range of vitamins, supplements and homeopathic medicines. And we can’t forget Orchard’s Fresh Foods, at 16426 E. Whittier Boulevard, which offers an extensive all-natural meat department with friendly butchers. Who knew healthy food shopping was so easy in Whittier? The annual Silver Shield Awards Banquet is coming up quickly on Friday, March 1. This is the 15th annual awards ceremony and appreciation dinner, hosted by the Whittier Chamber of Commerce, where the community comes together to celebrate and recognize the brave men and women of the Whittier Police Department. I hope you will attend the dinner or sponsor a police officer to attend for only $100. To do so, please contact the Whittier Chamber office. Finally, this Valentine’s Day, surprise your loved one by taking them out for dinner at one of the many fine Whittier restaurants! Find everything you need to make your Valentine’s Day holiday special by shopping Whittier and allowing your dollars to help support local businesses!

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With the flu season in full swing, all are encouraged to attend this month’s B.O.S.S. seminar to hear more about the importance of motivating yourself and your employees to stay healthy during flu season and year round. Your bottom line relies on having a healthy staff. Attend the seminar to learn about the high costs of sick employees and absenteeism. More importantly, learn about creating a healthy lifestyle at your place of business in a cost effective manner. The seminar will be presented by Whittier Chamber Member Dr. Manuel Urteaga of Uptown Wellness Center. The B.O.S.S. seminars are held the last Thursday of every month, September through June, from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. at the Whittier Central Library. Space is limited. Please call the Whittier Chamber at (562) 698-9554 or the City of Whittier at (562) 567-9320 to RSVP.

City Council passes ordinance; Whittier parks to go “smoke-free” February 8

In response to the growing concern over the health dangers resulting from second-hand smoke, the Whittier City Council has passed an ordinance which will prohibit smoking in the City’s parks, effective as of Friday, February 8, 2013. The no-smoking ordinance had its first reading at the December 11, 2012 Council meeting, followed by the second reading at the January 8, 2013 meeting. After the second reading is held, a new ordinance goes into effect in 30 days. Smoking will be prohibited within City parks, including parking lots, or within 50 feet of such a facility. The prohibition shall not affect smoking on private property, such as a home’s front yard, if it is within 50 feet of a park, or to people smoking while passing a park on a street or sidewalk. In addition, the ordinance prohibits the disposal of any tobacco product, such as cigarettes and cigars, in the areas where smoking is not allowed. Signs will be posted prior to the effective date of the ordinance to alert and educate park visitors about the new ban on smoking. The road leading to the ban on smoking in public parks began as a grassroots movement, spearheaded by Activate Whittier. Activate Whittier, a consortium made up of representatives from the YMCA of Greater Whittier, PIH Health, Los Angeles County Public Health Department, Kaiser Permanente, the Boys and Girls Club of Whittier, Whittier College and the City of Whittier studies and makes recommendations for public and private programs and activities to help improve the health and wellness of Whittier residents. Activate Whittier is currently working with HEAL and ACHIEVE grant funding to encourage increased physical activity, better nutrition and access to healthy foods, as well as advocacy and policy changes in the community toward these goals. Taking the lead in the effort to ban smoking in public parks, Activate Whittier brought the matter to the attention of the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission, seeking the Commission’s recommendation to City Council to eliminate smoking in City parks. At its June 20, 2012 meeting, the Commission discussed Activate Whittier’s request and recommended that the City Council approve an ordinance amending the Whittier Municipal Code to this effect, which was accomplished by Council action at the January 8, 2013 meeting with the

second reading of the ordinance. In presenting the case for smokefree parks, Activate Whittier brought up the following concerns to City of Whittier officials: • In 2006, a United States Surgeon General study concluded that people who breathe secondhand smoke inhale more than 50 cancer-causing chemicals. • The Surgeon General has stated that secondhand smoke causes diseases and premature death in non-smokers and maintained that there is no risk-free level of exposure to secondhand smoke. • Stanford University research concluded this to be true outdoors as well as indoors. • Cigarettes are a top litter item in parks which could impact children at play in parks. In addition, when presenting the case for no smoking in City parks, Activate Whittier noted that when, in 1998, the State of California adopted a law prohibiting smoking in public buildings, within 20 feet of the main entrances, exits and windows of these buildings, the State also took action authorizing cities to enact more restrictive smoking bans as they felt necessary. This provided the springboard for the smoke free parks effort. While planning this no smoking request to the C i t y, t h e L o s Angeles County Public Health Tobacco Control and Prevention Program conducted an informal survey of 508 residents within both the City of Whittier and the unincorporated Whittier area, including a cross-section of various age, sex and ethnic groups. Of those surveyed, 90.8% did not use tobacco and 9.2% were tobacco users. The results of this informal survey showed that 78.2% favored no smoking in public parks and 62.2% said they would feel more comfortable asking someone to stop smoking in a park if it were illegal. Although smoking in Whittier parks will now be illegal, the City will be relying primarily on community selfregulation and courtesy rather than a proactive approach, however repeat offenders could be cited if they refuse to stop smoking when asked by other park visitors. Whittier now joins more than 140 California cities, along with Los Angeles County, which prohibits smoking in public parks as a way to protect the health of its residents.

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John Greenleaf Whittier makes a stop by ACRO Printing, Inc. in Whittier to work with Irene Lekprang (center) and owner Bonnie Watje (right) on designing t-shirts for the Whittier Chamber All-Star Business Expo Committee.

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Phlight restaurant owner Jay Arroyo (far left) poses with Los Angeles band Poolside inside the Phlight Loft last month after their show with fellow musician Lex. Arroyo and wife Nikomi recently opened the venue located inside their Uptown restaurant for live music and other special events. For more information on Phlight, call (562) 789-0578

Good ‘ol JGW stopped by a Whittier Host Lions event last month to meet former Dodger baseball player Tim Leary (center)! Featured here with Chamber Board member Jeff Ball of Friendly Hills Bank (far left)

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Valentine’s Day at work: Business leadership speaker Mary C. Kelly shows how businesses can appreciate employees and co-workers As seen on www.reuters.com Valentine’s Day is not just for the romantically inclined! It is a time for business leaders and managers, as well as co-workers, to recognize people for their kindness, support and work the rest of the year. “Virtually no one feels over appreciated at work,” said Mary C. Kelly, a business leadership keynote speaker and author of the award-winning book, “Master Your World: 10 Dog-Inspired Leadership Lessons to Improve Productivity, Profits and Communication.” The book recently received the “Pinnacle Book Achievement Award as Best Book in the Business Category by the National Association of Book Entrepreneurs. “This lack of appreciation is due to increased demands on managers, more regulations that require more compliance measures, and a project management system that rewards outcomes,” said Kelly, a retired Navy Commander, who presents speeches and consults with companies and associations for leadership and management. “Study after study shows that recognition for doing something well at work, not money, is the top motivator of employee performance,” she said. “While retailers are exhibiting all kinds of ideas to show appreciation for romantic relationships, chances are you spend more awake time with the people you work with than your sweetie.” Kelly offers these Valentine’s Day office activities to make the workplace a little sweeter and show your workplace people some love. 1. Install a white board in a common area called the “Gratitude Board” or the “Wall of Thanks.” Encourage employees to write short notes to thank each other on the board. Take a picture of the board on Friday and print the picture for everyone who

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was mentioned that week. Start over each Monday. (This works well for shift workers too, when sometimes it is hard for people to connect.) Have a fun workday theme and contest, such as “Colorful Sock Day” where no one wears shoes that day at work. This works best when the CEO wears outrageous socks and prominently walks around displaying Mickey Mouse toes. Winner of the “Colorful Sock Day” gets awarded with, of course, socks. Customers, by the way, think this is hilarious! If you are a retail store, extend the appreciation and include a pair of wild socks with every purchase. Scheduling a meeting during lunch? Provide lunch! Post a thank you note on someone’s door, computer screen or cubicle. Say thank you. Sincerely, honestly and for a specific action or behavior. Better, say thank you with a handwritten card.

“There is no one singular action or activity that will motivate everyone, but sometimes just being thanked goes a long way,” said Kelly. About Mary C. Kelly With over 20 years of leadership experience and a diverse background leading teams in the U.S. and abroad, Dr. Mary Kelly makes productivity and leadership a reality for all levels of an organization. She trained over 40,000 military personnel and led multi-cultural teams in 11 countries. Dr. Kelly delivers tools that increase productivity and profits. She is a renowned leadership coach, speaker and author, specializing in maximizing available resources. She has extensive experience in human resources, finance, insurance, organizational leadership and project development. She is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and spent over 20 years on active duty in intelligence and logistics. She has masters’ degrees in history and economics, as well as a PhD in economics. She is the author of 10 books, including Master Your World. Source: Mary C. Kelly; Email to Mary@ProductiveLeaders.com

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New Disability, Workers’ Comp Rules Changes to Fair Employment/Housing Disability Regulation take effect Several changes to the disability regulations under the Fair Employment and Housing Commission (FEHC) went into effect on December 30, 2012. The changes to the disability regulations include:

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The text of the regulations is identical to the version adopted by the FEHC on December 18, 2012. A copy of the approved disability regulations is available at www.dfeh.ca.gov/Fair EmploymentAndHousingCouncil.htm.

These amendments to the disability regulations are separate from the recently approved amended pregnancy disability leave regulations, which also took effect on December 30, 2012.

HRCalifornia Updates HRCalifornia has been updated with an expanded discussion of these regulations. California Chamber of Commerce customers also can get an expanded discussion of the disability regulations and the pregnancy disability leave regulations and their impact on state law in the 2013 California Labor Law Digest.

February Seminar CalChamber employment law experts will hold a live half-day seminar in Sacramento on February 15 that will cover the amended regulations in detail, and their impact on employers and employees. An on-demand webinar that discusses the amended regulations and their impact on employers also is available at www.calchamberstore.com.

Emergency Workers’ Comp Rules Implement Reform Legislation Emergency regulations to implement cost-saving elements in the workers’ compensation reform bill enacted last year went into effect on January 1. The California Chamber of Commerce supported the reform bill, SB 863 (De León; D-Los Angeles; Chapter 363, Statutes of 2012), which contained critical reforms for improving efficiency and reducing unnecessary costs in the California workers’ compensation system, which are necessary to offset the $1 billion benefit increase provided under the bill and dampen the trend of increasing costs to employers. The reforms potentially lower system costs for employers by reducing delays and litigation in the system, addressing the lien epidemic, shortening the medical-legal process, implementing an independent medical review system and streamlining the permanent disability schedule.

Regulation Changes Although the benefit increases kick in automatically, most of the costsaving reforms require regulatory implementation. The Brown administration made notable progress against an extremely tight deadline in December. Regulatory changes now in effect include:

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the Whittier Police Department feel extremely fortunate to enjoy this relationship with our community partners,” explained Chief Jeff Piper. The Silver Shield event is designed to give businesses and individuals the opportunity to say thank you to our police department. “There are many ways to participate, but I want to personally invite you to be a Friend Sponsor which covers the cost for an officer to attend the event at no charge,” stated Silver Shield Chair Doug Rowan of Cetera Advisor Networks. Friend Sponsorships are only $100 and include a listing in the dinner program (which goes home with over 500 guests) and recognition in the Business Focus Newspaper. There are additional ways to participate in Silver Shield. Corporate Sponsorships range from

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HILLCREST FESTIVAL OF FINE ARTS February 22, 23, & 24, 2013

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Featuring some of Southern California’s most popular wedding and Quinceañera vendors including:

Watercolor and oil paintings, sculpture, photography, ceramics, pottery, handmade jewelry, glass, woodwork, hand-woven clothing, Arts & Crafts Boutique.

Photographers Djs Florists and Decorators Photo Booths Ministers and Officiants Don’t miss out on this opportunity to try Swiss Park catering and cakes, see dance demonstrations, table settings, floral displays, and free gifts!

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AROUND TOWN Free advanced training to be held at Fix Auto Whittier for emergency responders Fix Auto Whittier is dedicated to the safety of their customers and would like to take an opportunity to thank all of their first responders for the vital services they provide within our community. In appreciation for their service, Fix Auto would like to invite members of first responder departments in the area to attend a night of advanced training on them. The class will be held at their office, 12130 Washington Blvd. in Whittier, on Tuesday, February 19 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The course that will be offered is “Rescue 4 Disabled” presented by Todd Hoffman from Scene of the Accident. Rescue 4 Disabled is a classroom course developed to provide first responders with the information they need to properly handle and care for persons with disabilities at the scene of a motor vehicle accident or

mass casualty event. This course covers advanced extrication and safety procedures for mobility vehicles equipped with special devices for the disabled, advanced steels, altered and additional restraint systems and electric and hybrid systems. Special procedures required when working with prisoner vehicles with advanced restraint and containment devices are also outlined. There are no prerequisites for this course. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to identify and categorize persons with disabilities and initiate the appropriate diagnosis and care for each disability. Students will also learn how to recognize mobility and prisoner vehicles and execute the best procedures to safely and efficiently extricate their occupants. There is limited seating available, so please call (562) 698-8227 to reserve your space.

East Whittier Lions Club hosts Christmas party for local students In December, 55 students from East Whittier City School District filed into the ballroom at the Radisson Hotel to attend the East Whittier Lions Club annual Children’s Christmas Party. Sam Defeo, the Club’s Tail Twister, has been chairing the event for over 20 years and the Club has been hosting this event for over 40 years. The students were from elementary schools including Orchard Dale, Mulberry, Evergreen, Laurel and La Colima. According to Irene Yoshioka of Evergreen School, all the students attending are special education students with autism, dyslexia or other learning challenges. Students were treated to a pancake/ waffle breakfast buffet followed by singing of Christmas carols and “The Night

Bear Before Christmas” puppet show presented by Tait Hill of Jim Gamble Puppet Productions. St. Nicholas also made an appearance giving stockings filled with goodies, a coloring book and a stuffed toy to each student. The cost of the annual event is covered almost in full by Club members. Thank you to the Radisson Hotel for providing the ballroom. Lions Club International is the world’s largest service club organization with more than 1.3 million members and approximately 45,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas worldwide. To learn more about membership in East Whittier Lions Club, please contact Fran Coeur, Membership Chair at (562) 945-6034.

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Mark your calendar for the Shelter’s Right Hand 5K Fitness Walk coming up on Saturday, April 27. The 17th Annual Stepping Out Against Domestic Violence 5K Fitness Walk will benefit the Women’s and Children’s Crisis Shelter. Walk for fun, walk for health, and most importantly, walk in support of victims of domestic violence and their children. Every dollar raised goes to providing emergency shelter and support services

for individuals and families who are fleeing abuse and seeking safety and restored lives. For walk information, please visit the Shelter’s Right Hand website at www.sheltersrighthand. org, find the Shelter’s Right Hand on Facebook or call (562) 693-7378.

Friends Chiropractic offers community yoga classes, headache workshop Wednesday nights at 6:30 p.m., Friends Chiropractic holds community yoga classes and all levels are welcome to participate! Come learn how yoga can help you increase your flexibility, improve your range of motion, enhance your posture and much more. Bring a yoga mat or one will be provided for you. Certified Instructor is Rebecca Merlino. Friends Chiropractic is located at 6736 Friends Ave. in Whittier. Call (562) 698-1275 to reserve your spot. Voluntary donations will be graciously accepted. Friends Chiropractic will also hold a workshop on how to eliminate your chronic headaches for good, including

the danger signs for serious headaches that require immediate attention, the 10 most common headache triggers and 8 things you can implement immediately to eliminate your headaches quickly and permanently. There are 129 classifications for headaches but only one matters to you: yours! Don’t let headaches ruin your life. Call to register for the workshop being held on Monday, February 25 at 7 p.m. Speaker will be Dr. Yani Feliciano, Board Qualified Chiropractic Orthopedist and Wellness Advisor. Call (562) 698-1275 to reserve your seat as space will be limited. Free booklet and materials will be given to all participants. You’ve got nothing to lose but your pain!

Senator Calderon re-appointed as Chair of key committee Senator Ron Calderon was recently re-appointed as Chair of an influential Senate Insurance Committee and will also serve on the Banking and Financial Institutions Committee, Environmental Quality Committee and Governmental Organization Committee. “I am looking forward to serving my constituents and all Californians by working together to develop a balanced approach towards addressing the problems facing our state, while not getting sidetracked by partisan issues.”

SASSFA offers aid and assistance to local businesses The Southeast Area Social Services Funding Authority (SASSFA) is an incredibly valuable business services resource that has been active in the community for over 33 years, serving the cities of Whittier, Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, La Mirada and Paramount. Kirk Kain, Executive Director, explains how SASSFA is able to help hundreds of local businesses through the comprehensive client services they currently offer. “First and foremost, our organization can become a valuable tool for any Human Resources department, large or small, by providing great local jobready candidates. We prepare prospective candidates by sending them through short-term vocational training and putting them through workshops to teach them important job seeking and job retention skills so that business owners get great, dependable employees. For someone looking for specialized employees, SASSFA can conduct local, county, regional or even national recruitment for the candidates with the needed skills for your business. Or they can even help train existing employees.” “SASSFA can also help through our ‘brick & mortar’ offices located in Santa Fe Springs. They have meeting space, interview rooms, teleconferencing & videoconferencing and more, all at no cost to the business.” SASSFA’s in-house programs include on-the-job training for potential employees, subsidized employment, layoff prevention and layoff assistance. Furthermore, SASSFA provides business forums and workshops with relevant topics to help your business thrive. For more information, contact Sylvia Chacon at (562) 946-2237 ext. 277 or email schacon@sassfa.org for more information regarding SASSFA Work Source.

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AROUND TOWN Local artist collection featured this month at Whittier Art Gallery

Community invited to tour PIH Health’s new 250,000 square-foot, 112-bed Plaza Tower

Whittier resident Enrique Serrato will display 60 works of art (chosen from over 5,000 pieces) after over 50 years of supporting the art and artists of Southern California. His collection contains all genres while focusing mainly on Chicano artists. He stays in touch with his early emerging artists and continues to support their work. The breadth and diversity of Enrique’s collection has been the work of a patient man with a dream and vision, and must to be seen to be believed. His

The public is enthusiastically invited to attend the official open house reception for the new PIH Health Plaza Tower on Saturday, February 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at PIH Health Hospital, 12401 Washington Blvd. (enter through main lobby). Informational booths, entertainment and light refreshments will be provided. Upon its occupancy in March 2013, the new medical tower will welcome patients to the region’s most advanced hospital licensed with 64 private medical/surgical beds; 48 private critical care beds; a stateof-the-art Surgery Department housing

collection has been called “The Voice of LA County” by art critics. A free reception will be held on Saturday, February 2 from 3 to 5 p.m. with the opening of the exhibit for the public taking place from 5 to 9 p.m. For more information, call or visit the Whittier Art Gallery. Hours are 1 to 6 p.m. and the gallery is located at 8035 Painter Ave. in Whittier. Contact (562) 698-8710 or visit www.whittierartgallery.org for additional information on upcoming events.

Rio Hondo Symphony celebrates 80 th birthday The Rio Hondo Symphony will celebrate its 80th year of free concerts at a special 80th Birthday Dinner Gala at 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 16 in the A.J. Villalobos Hall on the Whittier College campus. The celebration will include a gourmet dinner catered by Bon Appetit, special live music, a live auction and more. The theme will be the 1920’s and the event will be a semi-formal affair, with 20’s-inspired clothing optional. Among the many live auction items will be a $3,000 mini vacation trip for two to Montana with lodging in a historic home. Other auction opportunities will include short trips, gourmet dining experiences and more. In addition to a celebration of the orchestra’s 80th milestone, the event will be the Symphony Association’s major fundraiser for the 2012-2013 seasons of four free concerts. Chairing the event is Charles Claver, past Symphony Association Board member. Assisting him are Dr. Fay Weber, Laurie Baccus, Neal Welland, Mary Herrera and Maurice Meysenburg. Tickets are $100 each. Anyone who would like to receive a special invitation or more details may call (562) 698-8626 or visit the website at www.riohondosymphony.org.

Local organization aims to prevent child homelessness Please join Pacific Western Bank, Rose Hills Memorial Park & Mortuary, PIH Health and Popular Community Bank in making a difference in the lives of homeless families. The Whole Child will hold its 43rd Annual The Heart of A Child Luncheon on Friday, February 8 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Sheraton in Cerritos. Annually, the luncheon draws nearly 400 participants representing businesses, government (including the City of Whittier, the City of Santa Fe Springs and the City of Pico Rivera) and community-based organizations, as well as community members, who come together to support the important work of The Whole Child. In the southeastern Los Angeles County there are currently over

1,000 families without housing. The devastation experienced by these homeless children is significant. They have twice the rate of learning disabilities and three times the rate of emotional and behavioral problems of non-homeless children. Many families are forced to separate when they become homeless. Nationwide, approximately one-third of children in foster care have a homeless or unstable house parent. The Whole Child is working toward a solution with its Family Housing Program and you can help. To be added to the mailing list, become a valued sponsor, donate auction items or purchase tickets, contact Meg Rottman at (562) 692-0383 ext. 269 or email mrottman@thewholechild.info.

10 large, new operating rooms; and a brand new pharmacy. PIH Health is thrilled to expand its campus and services to the communities they have been serving for more than 50 years. This addition is a testimony of PIH Health’s commitment to patient care and providing the very best healthcare services to the community by remaining at the forefront of medical innovation, technology and service. For more information on the PIH Health Plaza Tower open house, please call (562) 698-0811 Ext. 81114.

Non-profit women’s group is looking for a few good women Are you a woman looking to make a difference in another person’s life? Soroptimist International of Whittier invites you to join them Tuesdays at noon at the Radisson Hotel in Whittier. Come learn about their mission and find out how you can improve the lives of women and girls throughout the world. Be part of an active and fun group of women dedicated to helping the community. Members join for the service and stay for the friendships! Soroptimist International has a variety of different programs planned each week to meet their mission, get to know their members or just have fun. Dr. Wendy Kreider, Dr. Caren Grisham and Dr. Yani Feliciano will be presenting a special Chiropractic Program on February 26 with a $15 buffet lunch. For more information or to RSVP, call Carolyn Theisen, Membership Director at (562) 756-4171 or Dr. Yani Feliciano at (562) 698-1275. You can also visit them online at www.siwhittier.org.

Uptown salon looking for denim donations Stop by Salon Cheval through February 10 and drop off those old jeans you’ve had sitting in your closet all winter! Each person who participates in the jeans drive will receive a 25% off coupon for a new pair at Aeropostale, and Salon Cheval will add an additional 25% off their products as well. All jeans collected will be donated to a local charity or

shelter within the local community. All sizes for men, women, boys and girls are needed. For more information on the denim drive, please contact Salon Cheval at (562) 696-7979.

Local singing group now accepting new members New Century Singers is opening its doors to ladies who like to sing and perform! They are a 45 member women’s chorus under the direction of Judy Kertes and a chapter of the California Women’s Chorus. They offer 2 rehearsals weekly on Wednesday mornings from 9 to 11 a.m. at Harmony Center for Spiritual Living, located at the corner of Bailey & Comstock in Uptown Whittier, or Sunday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the East Whittier Methodist Church, 10005 Cole Rd. in Whittier. Feel free to visit either or both rehearsal times. For information call Brigitta Weger at (562) 698-7394.

Whittier Place Senior Living welcomes community to monthly workshop series Please join Whittier Place Senior Living for their monthly Senior Matters workshop series on Thursday, February 21 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Please RSVP to (562) 321-9401 by Tuesday, February 19 to reserve a spot for this very informative workshop. This event is free and open to the public.

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NETWORKING QUOTE We joined the Chamber to promote our business and Rudy & Maria because our profession is one most Hernandez, people are fearful of pursuing, we knew we needed a platform to share our product RMH Dance & in an environment that was safe and yet Productions entertaining. We began participating in Chamber events and the opportunities to share what we do were endless. Through mixers, Wake Up Whittier, the annual Business Expo, ribbon cuttings, Tasty Tuesdays and the Business Focus newspaper, the Chamber really gave us the place to showcase our talents. Take advantage of everything this Chamber has to offer. You will see results. - Rudy & Maria Hernandez, RMH Dance & Productions, Business of the Year 2012

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Leads Club of Whittier/La Habra (800) 523-7210 • 17 Years

East Whittier Presbyterian Church (562) 698-9948 • 3 Years

Matrix Oil Corporation (805) 884-9624 • 10 years

L.E.A.R.N (562) 945-0150 • 2 Years

Seasons at Hoover (562) 696-1848 • 11 Years

Pabst, Kinney & Associates (562) 236-9069 • 1 Year

Togo’s Eatery (562) 789-8000 • 10 Years

Say Cheese Photography (562) 843-2560 • 1 Year

Uptown Flooring (562) 945-4407 • 13 Years

Super Market La Venadita (562) 693-8989 • 1 Year

Whittier Area Community Church (562) 945-4500 • 17 Years

U-Haul of Leffingwell (562) 943-7294 • 4 Years

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Advanced Benefit Center (562) 947-0625 • 20 Years

Barsom Automotive Service & Tire Repair (562) 945-2658 • 5 years

The 17th Annual Whittier Host Lions Sight for Kids, etc. Wine Tasting, Dinner Event & Auction

Ciao Italia Ristorante (562) 464-2426 • 5 Years

Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Vince Daigneault (562) 907-4745 • 21 Years

Phlight (562) 789-0578 • 8 years

Renew Massage & Skin Care (562) 693-6770 • 21 Years

Notary Signing Network (562) 907-9331 • 8 Years

Sam Guyan, Civic Member 29 Years

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Women’s Council of Realtors (562) 943-3745 • 6 Years

Tri-Cities ROP Foundation (562) 698-9571 • 28 Years

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California Arborist (562) 698-3280 • 20 Years

Legal Shield (213) 840-0750 • 5 Years

Contact the following Lions for tickets: Alberto Montes de Oca (562) 698-3386 Al Campano (562) 556-1967

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Uptown Printing & Graphics (562) 698-4138 • 39 Years

Easter Seals of Southern California (714) 834-1111 • 15 Years

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Cetera Advisor Networks, Douglas M. Rowan (562) 945-7787 • 18 Years Sight for Kids, Etc.

J.R. Howard Enterprises, LTD (626) 961-9651 • 52 Years

Intercommunity Counseling Center (562) 698-1272 • 15 Years

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Holland Chiropractic has been serving the La Habra, Whittier, Brea, Fullerton, Hacienda Heights, La Mirada and Placentia areas with quality chiropractic care for over 23 years. They specialize in getting you out of pain fast and naturally. While chiropractic care has helped many people finally put their pain in the past, it isn’t right for everyone. At Holland Chiropractic Center, they will sit down with you and do an initial consultation and examination to find out more about how you got to the point you are at now. The exam will evaluate your muscles, joints and nerves of the spine and chiropractic tests to determine if you will be helped with chiropractic care. Holland Chiropractic offers a variety of techniques to fit each patient’s needs and comfort level, offers office hours that are convenient for your schedule and several payment options in the event that your insurance company doesn’t cover chiropractic care (although many do and they are contracted providers for most of the plans). If you’ve ever thought about visiting a chiropractor, they encourage you to take advantage of their new patient offer and visit their office today!

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Joanna Mulas is an attorney practicing in the area of Estate Planning. It is her belief that everyone has a responsibility to insure that what each individual has worked for, or lovingly received from others, is passed on to the persons or charities of their own choosing. She believes it is her obligation to plan in a manner that hopefully will bring security to those loved and support to charities we believe in. Joanna’s services include: planning for lifetime control over financial and health care decisions, planning for cost-effective and expedient transfer of wealth at death, family maintenance and asset protection planning, business succession planning, charitable planning and legacy planning. In addition to drafting trust documents tailored to your particular needs, she will prepare all the relevant ancillary documents in conjunction with the trusts such as Pour-Over Will, Durable Power of Attorney, Health Care Power of Attorney, Living Will and HIPAA authorization forms. Joanna would be happy to meet with you to discuss planning options and charges no fee for this meeting. Joanna services clients out of her office in Whittier, at her office in the Eagle Rock section of Los Angeles or will gladly come to you should that be more convenient. Referred by Mario Valle, Owner of Liquor Mart Whittier

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Dr. Suzanne M. Fabrizio specializes in family eye care and contact lenses and has been practicing in Whittier since 1987. She established Fabrizio Optometry in 2012. She is dedicated to solving your eye care needs in a personal and caring manner. She received her Doctor of Optometry degree from the Southern California College of Optometry (SCCO) in 1987. She also has a Bachelor of Arts in Medical Technology from Michigan State University and a Bachelor of Science in Visual Science from SCCO. She completed internships at the Center for the Partially Sighted in Santa Monica, California; Indian Health Services in Phoenix, Arizona; and the San Bernardino Juvenile Hall in San Bernardino, California. Her research in contact lenses was published in the 1990 Journal of the American Optometric Association.

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