Business Focus - June 2013 by Whittier Chamber

Maxine Gimbel and daughter Shannon Gimbel of Shannon G’s Flowers, Whittier Chamber President Bonnie Watje of ACRO Printing, Inc. and CAPC, Inc.’s Erin Hodges took a moment to stop and smile while perusing the silent auction items during the Kaleidoscope Mixer last month. For more photos from the annual 5-Chamber event turn to

Business Focus Connecting the business and residential communities.

The Whittier Chamber’s Education Committee awarded 5 local high school seniors with the Randy Basurto Scholarship during the May Wake Up Whittier program hosted by Whittier Hospital. For more photos from the monthly breakfast see

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A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF THE WHITTIER AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

VOL. 19 NO. 6

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Grand opening celebration & open house Thursday, August 1st • 12 noon Food & Cocktails catered by Setá dine:lounge 8000 Painter Avenue, Suite 200

The Whittier Chamber’s Economic Development Committee Presents

STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS Featuring Mayor Bob Henderson & City Manager Jeff Collier Thursday, June 6, 2013 • 8:30 a.m. Whittier Area Community Church (8100 Colima Road) $15 per person • Includes Lite Breakfast RSVP to (562) 698-9554 or register online at www.whittierchamber.com

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President Bonnie Watje, ACRO Printing, Inc.

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Past President & VP Administration Sue Dean, Notary Signing Network President-elect Shannon Gimbel, Shannon G’s Flowers VP Business Information Gil Rodriguez, Coldwell Banker Alliance Realty VP Community Affairs Melanie Bickley, Whittier Brokers VP Finance David Krake, Merrill Lynch VP Marketing Rudy Hernandez, RMH Dance & Productions

I love June! Warm weather, longer days and a general feeling of ease seems synonymous with summer. There are lots of things to do in Whittier during the summer months. Concerts in the Park, a walk or bike ride on the Greenway Trail, hiking at Arroyo Pescadero or the Hellman Trail – Whittier has so much to offer! The Whittier Chamber has a lot to offer as well. As we near the mid-point of the year, I hope everything is going according to plan for your business here

2nd annual community expo to feature local businesses and entertainment; free and open to the public

VP Special Events La Donna Munier, Friendly Hills Bank

Susie Ausdal, Union Bank Dr. Ramsey Ezaki, Ezaki Dentistry Chris Hardeman, DialMED Home Care Miguel Granados, Rose Hills Memorial Park & Mortuary Greg Gunter, Greg’s Auto Body Ted Knoll, First Day Krista Lesa, The Quad at Whittier Gary Lee Martinez, The Traveling Traveler Carolyn Reggio, CAPC, Inc. Tom Rios, Merrill Gardens Monique Rodriguez, PIH Health

STAFF Executive Directors Carol Crosby & Lyn Carty Director of Membership Jessica Schreiner Magdosku Director of Public Relations Katie Galvin Event & Member Relations Coordinator Natalie Saenz Bookkeeper Amber Bookil-Lawrence

Looking for a fun way to network with local businesses and secure new leads? Join the Whittier Chamber at the Shop Local Showcase on Wednesday, July 10 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Whittwood Town Center. All community members are invited to stroll through this free outdoor table-top expo and network with businesses from both the Chamber and the Whittwood Mall. “The Shop Local Showcase is a perfect venue to brand your business to the community while promoting your goods and services,” says Chamber Board President Bonnie Watje of ACRO Printing. “Spending your tax dollars locally helps keep our economy strong and our community thriving.” The Shop Local Showcase features: • free food from various Chamber members and Whittwood restaurants • chance to network with over 80 local businesses and service providers • entertainment from community groups like Studio Danza, RMH Dance and Productions and others • visits with members of the Whittier Police Department and L.A. County Fire Department • opportunity to learn what Whittier has to offer from the Whittier Community Services Department • new car display from Toyota of Whittier • fun games and kids’ crafts with the

Whittier Chamber Business Focus Official monthly publication of the Whittier Area Chamber of Commerce This publication is mailed monthly to all licensed businesses in the city of Whittier, all Whittier Chamber members and 4,500 Whittier residents in selected areas. Papers are also distributed via various community locations such as Whittier Library, Community Center, Senior Center, City Hall, etc. Total monthly readership is 20,000. We welcome comments, press releases and community interest stories. All submissions are due by the 10th of the month prior to publication. The Whittier Chamber reserves the right to approve and edit submitted material. The Business Focus is also an excellent vehicle within which to advertise! For current advertising rates or to submit an article, email Katie Galvin at katie@whittierchamber.com or call (562) 698-9554.

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along with City Manager Jeff Collier. This will take place on June 6 at the Whittier Area Community Church from 8:30 to 10 a.m. This event is open to the public and we encourage you to attend and discover the good things that are happening in our City…Whittier really is an amazing place. Coming up quickly is our community and business expo known as the Shop Local Showcase which will be held at the Whittwood Town Center from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10. Attendance will be free and open to the public making it a fantastic community event you can bring the whole family to. It’s important for us to keep our sales tax dollars in our own community so come out and enjoy free food, entertainment and the best of local businesses on display. Table or booth sales are happening now so call the Chamber for details. This is sure to be one of the premier community events of the summer so don’t miss it! I hope you all have a very special Father’s Day and enjoy making memories with your family and friends! Until next month...

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in the Whittier community. At the Chamber we constantly monitor the pulse of the business community and, in particular, we make sure that our own organization is consistently moving toward the goals we have set. The half way mark of the year is an easy place for you to measure your success and we hope that you are on track. One way for you to stay on track is to take advantage of the many benefits the Chamber offers. If you are new to the Chamber, join us for our Open House and New Member Orientation on Thursday, June 13. This event will be held at the Chamber office from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Come and get a heads up on what the Chamber is about and how it can benefit you and your business. This event is free and open to new and prospective members, new representatives of existing Chamber member business and those who would simply like a refresher course on Chamber benefits. One of my favorite events every year is the State of the City Address which will be presented by Mayor Bob Henderson

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President’s Massage ............. 2 Mayor’s Message ................... 4 What’s Cool in Your School ..... 6 Kaleidoscope ......................... 6 Salute To Service ................8-9 Tax Tips ............................... 10 Member Marketplace ........... 12 Restaurant Row ................... 13 Tasty Tuesday ...................... 12 Community Calendar ........... 13 YP Corner ............................ 14 Wake Up Whittier ................. 15 Around Town ...................16-17 Renewing Members ............. 18 New Members ..................... 19

YMCA of Greater Whittier, Boys’ and 3) Start designing your table by putting Girls’ Club and Whittier Public Library together marketing materials and products that “showcase” your The Whittwood Town Center, with business… don’t forget to include its ample parking, central location, a plan to collect contact information awesome food court and fabulous shops, from interested customers and clients is the perfect location for the Shop Local 4) Invite clients, employees and friends Showcase. The event is set to take to visit your table at the Shop Local place in the parking lot between Sears Showcase, which is free and open to and 24 Hr. Fitness. “We are looking the public forward to participating in the Shop Local Thank you to the following Showcase. MAP Property Management Shop Local Showcase sponsors & is one of the Lane Sponsors this year supporters: and we are excited that the Chamber is Event Sponsors: making this community event bigger and City of Whittier better. It’s a great way for us to connect Whittwood Town Center with residents and business owners alike Southern California Gas Company to promote our property management services,” stated Laurie Perschbacher Corporate Sponsors: from MAP Property Management. ACRO Printing, Inc. Toyota of Whittier Participating in the Shop Local Showcase RMH Dance and Productions is simple! Orbit Event Rentals 1) Decide what type of table you want to reserve: Lane Sponsors: a. $175 – 6’ table with tent covering, Fix Auto Whittier linen and signage Rose Hills Memorial Park and b. $250 – 10’ x 10’ booth with Mortuary individual canopy MAP Property Management 2) Complete and return your contract by June 14, 2013. Reserve your Water Sponsor: table by calling the Chamber office at Central Basin Municipal (562) 698-9554 or by visiting Water District - Bob Apodaca the Chamber Store at Norwalk/ La Mirada Plumbing www.whittierchamber.com

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City Manager to reveal the “new normal” after the Great Recession at State of the City Address City of Whittier staff and leaders will reflect on City accomplishments from the past year, discuss current economic concerns and review plans for the future, including steps to ensure the health and stability of Whittier, at the annual State of the City Address presented by the Whittier Area Chamber of Commerce’s Economic Development Committee. This popular event is open to all business owners and residents of Whittier and will be held on Thursday, June 6 at the Whittier Area Community Church from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. Registration will open at 8:00 a.m. with a lite breakfast courtesy of Panera Bread and Starbucks. Tickets are $15 per person. This year’s Address will highlight development projects along Whittier Boulevard and throughout the City, as well as infrastructure updates and the City budget. Officials will also provide the latest information on the

Mineral Extraction Project and Trust for Whittier’s Future. The City’s future challenges, opportunities and needs will also be outlined. “The Whittier Chamber is pleased to provide access to our local elected and city officials and host this important event for our community,” stated Chamber President Bonnie Watje. “There are some exciting opportunities for our City right now and the State of the City Address is an excellent chance for local businesses owners and residents to get the latest information about our community,” concluded Watje. Take advantage of this opportunity to hear firsthand what exciting developments are occurring in Whittier by attending this event on June 6. To RSVP for the Whittier Chamber’s 2013 State of the City Address, please call the Whittier Chamber at (562) 698-9554 or register conveniently online at www.whittierchamber.com.

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MAYOR'S MESSAGE Bob Henderson

This month’s message begins with recognition of the great partnership we have with the Whittier Area Chamber of Commerce. We are proud of our great working relationship because together we can continue to preserve our historic community and create opportunities for growth. Recently, the Chamber assisted the city by producing a new “Shop Whittier” banner which will be hung intermittently throughout the year at Whittier Boulevard and Mills Avenue. The banner serves as a reminder of the importance of shopping locally. The City would also like to thank the Whittier Chamber for coordinating the annual State of the City event at 8 a.m. on June 6th at Whittier Area Community Church. See a Chamber staff person to purchase a ticket or call (562) 698-9554 for more information. The Whittwood Town Center has recently welcomed two new businesses to the center —Massage Envy and KidSmiles Children’s Dentistry. The Whittier City Council thanks them for choosing to locate to Whittier. Last month, city staff was busy at ICSC, the International Council of Shopping Centers Global Real Estate Convention (RECon) in Las Vegas with hopes of attracting more new businesses to Whittier. The conference proved to be successful for the City, as we learned that there are several retailers and restaurants actively looking for sites in Whittier. We will be busy in the coming weeks following up with the contacts made at ICSC.

If you have driven down east Whittier Boulevard, you’ve probably noticed that The Gables townhomes development is nearly complete. The last two buildings in the entire project are under construction and should be finished before the end of July. Speaking of Whittier Boulevard, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on a new LA Fitness gym to be located at the former Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge site. Also, a new Starbucks with a drive-through is now in plan check and construction is expected to begin shortly. If your vacation plans take you out of the country this summer, you can apply for or renew your passport at the Whittier Public Library. The Central Library is an official passport acceptance facility of the U.S. State Department. Receive expert assistance and free informational brochures in a comfortable private office. Our passport office is open on a first-come, first-served basis Monday through Wednesday 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m., and Thursday through Friday 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday service is available 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. by appointment only. Please call (562) 567-9904 for further information and to schedule an appointment. Parents, don’t forget about affordable ways to keep your families busy this summer at the summer park concert series, recreational swim at Palm Park and the ever popular summer reading program beginning at both libraries on June 17. Finally, congratulations to Chamber member Bizarra Capital for recently being named one of the best Mexican restaurants in Southern California by the Los Angeles Times. The restaurant is located in Uptown at 12706 Philadelphia Street, across from the Fiesta Hall. Congratulations again!

New Farmer’s Market added Tuesday nights in Uptown through October 2013 The 1st Annual Uptown Whittier Tuesday Certified Farmer’s Market is now open as of last month. The Whittier Uptown Association and the Chamber held an official ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony to celebrate with fellow residents and local business owners. By offering a second Farmer ’s Market, Uptown visitors will now have the opportunity to purchase these certified products twice a week. Both the Tuesday and Friday Markets are certified insuring the highest quality of fruits and vegetables. The new Tuesday event will be located on Bailey Street between Greenleaf Ave and Comstock Ave. and will run from 3 to 7 p.m. every Tuesday

through October. The Uptown Whittier Tuesday Certified Farmer’s Market will hold 26 separate vendors including certified growers, food artisans and Uptown restaurant booths with food provided by JB’s BBQ, Steve’s BBQ and Candylicious. Shoppers can spend time in Uptown browsing over 80 specialty shops and boutiques, as well as experience Uptown Whittier’s many restaurants and eateries. It’s good to be in Uptown – see you at the Market! For more information on other community events, visit www.WhittierUptown.org or contact the Whittier Uptown Association at (562) 696-2662.

Volunteers of the Year recognized by City of Whittier

Volunteers of the year recently recognized by the Whittier City Council and Social Services Commission are (front row, left to right) Jose Tailanian, Bridge of Faith; Commissioner Charlene Dimas-Peinado; Commissioner Marisol Santos; Commission Chair Carole Marin; Merna and Ruben Zabala; SKILLS Foundation; Eileen O’Reilly, Whittier Senior Center; and Leticia Valdez, Homework House; along with City Council Members (second row, left to right) Joe Vinatieri, Mayor Pro Tem Cathy Warner, Owen Newcomer, Mayor Bob Henderson and Fernando Dutra

Senior Volunteer of the Year honored

Jack McClure (center), Senior Volunteer of the Year, is recognized by Whittier City Council Member Fernando Dutra (right) and Nancy Mendez, Assistant City Manager (left). McClure and more than 80 other volunteers, who donated more than 15,000 hours of service at the Uptown and Parnell Park Senior Centers, were honored at a luncheon held recently at Parnell Park

Whittier Nights at the Hollywood Bowl scheduled Two concerts will be featured in the 2013 Whittier Nights at the Hollywood Bowl season, an annual event sponsored by the City of Whittier Community Services Department and the Cultural Arts Commission. The first concert, Saturday, August 31, will be John Williams with a Fireworks Finale. Williams is known for his many evocative movie theme songs, including “Harry Potter,” “Raiders of the Lost Ark” and “Star Wars.” He will also be joined by Julie Andrews for a tribute to director Blake Edwards and composter Henry Mancini, who created such classics as “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” “The Pink Panther” and “Victor/Victoria.” The second concert, Saturday, September 14, will be Earth, Wind and Fire, also with a fireworks finale. This legendary group has been the masters of funk, soul and rhythm and blues for over four decades. The concert will feature many of their classic hits, such as “Shining Star,” “Fantasy” and “After the Love Has Gone.”

Ticket prices are $33, $40 or $47, depending upon seat selection, and will include concert tickets, bus transportation and parking. The deadline to purchase tickets for John Williams is Tuesday, July 2 and the deadline for Earth, Wind and Fire is Wednesday, July 24. Concert buses will leave from Parnell Park, 15390 Lambert Road, promptly at 6 p.m. and return at approximately 12 midnight. Concertgoers may bring their own picnic fare, and food is also available for purchase at the Bowl. A Whittier tradition for many years, the Whittier Nights at the Hollywood Bowl program has become a popular summer event where groups and organizations, families and individuals fill the buses without having to worry about freeway traffic or parking. For those who love the Bowl in the summer, but hate the traffic, Whittier Nights at the Hollywood Bowl is the answer. For further information or to purchase tickets, call Parnell Park at (562) 567-9450.

John Antenucci, Senior Facilities Maintenance Worker in the Whittier Parks Division, puts up the first “No Smoking in the Park” sign at Central Park. No smoking signs were installed in Whittier’s parks throughout the month of May. 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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Whittier observes July 4 with patriotic ceremony Whittier will commemorate Independence Day, Thursday, July 4, with a Flag-Raising Ceremony and Freedom Walk at the Palm Park Greenway Trailhead, 5703 Palm Avenue. This free event will begin with a flag-raising at 8 a.m., featuring patriotic entertainment by the Whittier High School Pep Band. Light refreshments will be served. Following the flagraising, there will be a community Freedom Walk along the Greenway Trail beginning at 9 a.m. Prior to the walk, there will be a craft booth for

children to make fun holiday-themed items. For more information contact Palm Park at (562) 908-3666 or dschmidt@cityofwhittier.org. Residents are reminded that private use of fireworks is against the law in Whittier, according to Municipal Code 15.16.010, and could result in a $1,000 fine. Due to the high fire danger during this dry summer, residents are asked to report use of illegal fireworks to the Whittier Police Department at (562) 567-9200.

Rent Palm Park pool for gallons of summer fun Enjoy 300,000 gallons of watery fun by renting the City of Whittier Palm Park pool for summer parties. The Palm Park pool is available for rental Saturdays and Sundays, July 6 through August 31, from 3:15 to 5:15 p.m., or from 3:15 to 6:15 p.m. The maximum capacity for pool rentals is 200 persons. Rental rates vary based on hours rented, number of people and activities. Rental includes the use of the pool, bleacher area, locker rooms and lifeguards. Reservations must be made in person at the Palm Park office. For more information contact Palm Park at (562) 908-3666 or dschmidt@cityofwhittier.org.

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WHAT’S COOL IN YOUR SCHOOL Chamber awards scholarships to local high school students At our May Wake Up Whittier networking breakfast with over 200 businesses and organizations represented, the Chamber’s Education Committee, chaired by Jeanie McHatton, presented $500 scholarships to 5 deserving area high school graduates who are moving on to college. The Whittier Chamber is proud of these bright, young teenagers and wishes them success in their future. The five lucky awardees are as follows:

Richard Almanza Richard will be graduating from Whittier High School where he participates in various school activities such as the Senators program and Academic Mentors group. He will be attending California State University Fullerton in the fall and study Business Management. He is photographed with his mother Maria Moreno.

Estrella Monreal Estrella has been a member of the Student Chamber of Commerce for the past 3 years while attending Whittier High School. She has also worked on community projects through her school such as “Adopt a Family” and “Miss Representation” in conjunction with the Soroptimist International of Whittier and AAUW. She will be studying Business in the fall at Cal State University Fullerton. Estrella is photographed with her mother Maribel Rangel.

Tirzah Nuño Tirzah is an active student at Whittier High School. She serves as president of three different clubs on campus (Puente, Leo Club and Senators Club) and is ranked in the top 5% of her class. She will be attending UCLA in the fall studying Business and hopes to start a restaurant in the Whittier community. Tirzah is pictured with her father Carlos Nuño.

Brittany Partridge Brittany currently attends La Serna High School where she is involved in Link Crew, Entourage Club and Los Serenos Club. As a young entrepreneur, she had her first job during the summer of 2012 and exceeded her sales goals as a CUTCO representative. She will be attending San Francisco State University in the fall and studying Business. She is photographed with mother Christine Partridge.

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2 0 1 3 S alu t e To S e r vi c e The Chamber’s May Wake Up Whittier networking breakfast was devoted to celebrating the good works done by local non-profits and service clubs in town. Collectively these groups do amazing things for people and places in our community and their passion and generosity make Whittier a great city in which to do business and live. Please join us in saluting the 19 organizations featured below.

Intercommunity Counseling Center Contact: Marilyn Neece (562) 698-1272 For more than three decades, Intercommunity Counseling Center has consistently offered a tremendous service to the greater Whittier community by providing affordable, professional counseling to those in need. ICC serves the community’s mental health and well-being by providing individual, marriage and family counseling; classes in anger management and cooperative parenting; workshops and support groups. In addition, ICC partners with several other area nonprofits who serve our community’s low-income and less-insured residents to provide mental health education and counseling at partners’ sites.

PIH Health Contact: Amy Naumovski (562) 698-0811 Ext. 81128 PIH Health is an independent, nonprofit community asset, governed by a volunteer board of directors who reinvests every dollar back into ensuring the health of the community. It takes pride in contributing to community health and wellness through Community Benefit initiatives, regardless of an individual’s ability to pay. Since opening in 1959, PIH Health has now become a regional healthcare delivery system comprised of one hospital and 16 medical office locations with a network of more than 180 specialists and 150 primary care physicians. To learn more about PIH Health Community Benefit programs and services, visit PIHHealth.org.

Women’s and Children’s Crisis Shelter Contact: Marilyn Fant • (562) 945-3937 The Women’s & Children’s Crisis Shelter, Inc. (WCCS) has been serving victims of domestic violence and their children since it was established in 1977. Its mission is to provide emergency and transitional shelter programs for victims of domestic violence who request protection and assistance, to provide culturally relevant and supportive intervention services for the wellness of families and to provide information for the prevention of family violence. Services include a 24-hour bilingual (English/Spanish) hotline, 45-day emergency shelter, on-site school for elementary school age children in shelter, case management and counseling services, as well as a 9-month transitional housing program.

Shelters Right Hand Contact: Stephanie Miller (562) 692-3358 Shelter’s Right Hand is the auxiliary for the Women’s and Children’s Crisis Shelter. Today’s organization holds true to the five original charitable purposes: to grow membership; to recruit and train volunteers; to seek funds; to generate awareness; and to assist in maintenance. Shelter’s Right Hand successfully operates a thrift shop, at 12300 Washington Blvd. The thrift shop has an all-volunteer staff who welcome donations and serve the community. Every spring SRH hosts a 5k Fitness Walk in Uptown Whittier, “stepping out against violence” to honor victims of domestic violence. H.O.W. House Contact: Mark Scott • (562) 777-1222 W O . . Honesty Located in South Whittier, H.O.W. H Open-mindedness Willingness House is a recovery home for men 18 and over who have an alcohol OUS or other drug abuse disorder. The program is located on a quiet residential street with three three-bedroom houses on a half acre lot. Services include sober, supportive lodging, weekly group meetings, monthly education sessions on some aspect of the recovery and/or the addiction process, recreational activities designed to help the resident learn how to enjoy their sobriety and information and referrals to other recovery-oriented services. Please call for a complimentary assessment for a family member, friend or colleague.

St. Marks Lutheran School Contact: Tina Arranaga Kubasek tkubasek@stmarks.ws St. Mark’s Lutheran School in Hacienda Heights offers an exemplary co-educational school environment for students in preschool through the eighth grade. The school provides a challenging college-prep curriculum including math, science, language arts and social studies, preparing students to easily transition into high school. Advanced academic curriculum is offered for year round preschool, pre-kindergarten and the full day programs for Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten.

Whittier First Day Contact: Ted Knoll • (562) 945-4304 Whittier First Day is a proactive/ interactive program with a vision of promoting a healthy, safe and vibrant community. Their mission is helping homeless and at-risk individuals, as well as their families, transition towards self-sufficiency. First Day’s services include an on-site health clinic, health screenings, mental health services, on-site meals, case management, clothing, transportation, 12- step meetings, education, training and employment assistance. L.A. CADA - Los Angeles Centers for Alcohol & Drug Abuse Contact: Brenda Wiewel (562) 906-2676 L.A. CADA was created by concerned local citizens to offer substance abuse counseling, education and related services to low-income families and youth in Los Angeles County. Services include outpatient treatment for youth, adults and chronic homeless; residential treatment for adults; domestic violence and anger management classes; HIV/AIDS education and prevention; drug testing and screening; and assessment for alcohol and other drug problems.

Boys and Girls Club of Whittier Contact: Samantha Ridout (562) 945-3787 The Boys & Girls Club of Whittier is dedicated to providing quality after-school and summer programs for any youth ages 6-18 years. Membership is just $25 for the school year and $75 for the entire summer (less than $2 a day and it includes lunch and a snack). Their quality programs focus on three specific areas: Academic Success – each youth is afforded daily homework help, tutoring, access to the College Bound programs and a variety of skill development programs; Character & Citizenship – programs such as Leaders In Training, Smart Girls and True Gentlemen focus on strengthening positive character traits, developing leadership skills and encouraging civic engagement; and Healthy Lifestyles – the Club believes that being active, eating right and developing healthy habits and decision making skills is essential to leading a healthy lifestyle. Great futures start at the Boys & Girls Club of Whittier.

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2 0 1 3 S alu t e To S e r vi c e Easter Seals of Southern California Contact: Gail Stier • (714) 834-1111 Easter Seals Southern California is a leading non-profit provider of support services for individuals with autism, developmental disabilities, mental and physical disabilities and other special needs. Services include job placement and job coaching, community-based programs to build social skills, individualized support for independent living, residential services and child development centers. Easter Seals helps people achieve greater independence so that they can live, learn, work and play in their communities.

Soroptimist International of Whittier Contact: Petra Schmischke www.siwhittier.org Soroptimist International of Whittier is part of a worldwide organization of business and professional women dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls in local communities and throughout the world. Serving the Whittier community since 1947 with over 60 members, they meet every Tuesday for lunch at the Radisson. Members have the opportunity to work with like-minded women throughout the world to promote women’s health, equality, empowerment and education. Come for the service, stay for the friendships!

YMCA of Greater Whittier Contact: Lori Tiffany • (562) 907-6530 The YMCA of Greater Whittier is an association of all people united in a common effort to put Judeo-Christian principles Whittier Rio Hondo AIDS Project into daily practice and enrich the quality Contact: Elizabeth Mendia of spiritual, mental, physical and social life of their families, their (562) 698-3850 community and themselves. They provide income-based membership Their mission is to minister to the and program fees that provide assistance for individuals and families needs of a community impacted by in financial need. Join in and visit the YMCA today! HIV/AIDS by providing support and Whittier Community Foundation understanding to individuals and Contact: Fran Shields families affected by this disease. Services include healthcare, fshields@cityofwhittier.org social services, case management, mental health care and policy T h e W h i t t i e r C o m m u n i t y advocacy. WRHAP educates youth and the community at large Foundation’s mission is to support through programs aimed at the prevention of HIV/AIDS, and to the community services activities for the education and enjoyment provide a safe haven at the Christopher Wahl Youth Center, where of the greater Whittier Community and to develop funding for new community services programs. Established in 2005, the Foundation all young people may come together to play, to learn and to grow is a local non-profit organization which raises funds year-round to in an atmosphere of mutual respect. improve our community. Projects have included the Whittier Police American Red Cross Memorial; fitness equipment at four locations along the Greenway Contact: Lupita Garza Trail; Paws 4 A Cause; and the purchase of a miniature horse for the (562) 945-3944 Parnell Park Zoo. The American Red Cross is the Interfaith Food Center nation’s largest blood collection Contact: Veronica Hernandez organization, supplying more than 40 (562) 903-1478 percent of the blood and blood products used in our country. For over 30 years Interfaith Food However, the American Red Cross is involved in so much more Center has been the primary provider than just blood donations. Their mission is to prevent and relieve of food to the most vulnerable residents of the city and unincorporated areas of Whittier, Santa Fe Springs and suffering, here at home and around the world, through five key La Mirada. Their mission is to alleviate hunger and food insecurity by service areas: Lifesaving Blood; Health and Safety services; providing compassionate supplemental food assistance to the hungry, Disaster Relief; International Services; and Supporting America’s disadvantaged, disabled and homeless population in their service area. Military Families. Even your business can be a part of the Red Remember – hunger happens 365 days a year – join IFC and be a part Cross family by joining their free American Red Cross “Ready of the solution to end hunger and food insecurity in our community! Rating Program” to help you stay prepared for an emergency.

SOLA Lions Contact: Marvin Byrnes info@solalionsclub.org Special Olympics Los Angeles (SOLA) Lions Club of Whittier is a Special Interest Lions Club, chartered 4 years ago, and is the second Lions Club in the world to serve the athletes of Special Olympics. The members of SOLA help to empower persons with intellectual disabilities and their families transform their lives and are active in hosting sporting events in the area. SOLA also organizes volunteers and hearing testing in the Healthy Athlete Program of Special Olympics. The Club’s fundraisers and donations support the athletes, providing equipment for all sports and providing sporting events in our area. Concept 7 Contact: John Peel • (714) 221-8657 Concept 7 is a foster care and adoption agency serving all of Southern California. Founded in 1973 to ease the suffering of abused and neglected children who have been placed in protective services as dependents of the courts, Concept 7 offices are located in Orange, Ontario, and Commerce. Each year more than 300 adults are trained and nearly 2,000 children are supported through their specialized programs and the Latino Family Services Division. Nearly 60% of all the children placed with Concept 7 are able to return home. SPIRITT Family Services Contact: Elvia Torres • (562) 903-7000 Since 1972, SPIRITT Family Services has been committed to strengthening families by providing services to over 8,000 adults and children annually in the areas of family communication, child abuse, domestic and community violence and substance abuse. SPIRITT Family Services has evolved into an integrative, family-centered model with programs designed to be empowering, strength-based and culturally sensitive emphasizing the involvement of all family members. Programs are offered at their five Family Centers located in Santa Fe Springs, Whittier, Glendora, South El Monte and La Puente.

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Whittier, CA - Imagine forty years ago if you were told that lasers would replace scalpels in surgery or that robotic instruments would build cars; you may not have believed it. By the same token, would you believe that chiropractic treatments could be performed using a special hand-held instrument developed by NASA scientists; all while you were sitting in an upright position without any turning or twisting movements? According to Dr. Yani Feliciano, “This new form of computerized treatment is so gentle and effective, that it truly amazes even the most skeptical patients. It’s called the ProAdjuster and is the latest, state-of-theart technology in existence today, and the only one in Whittier.” The ProAdjuster can safely and gently analyze and treat the spine and other joints to remove the nerve impingement that is often the cause of pains in the low back, neck, shoulder and elsewhere in the body. It also works on a variety of muscular conditions to loosen tight muscles with ease and comfort. Many patients say that it’s like getting a mini-massage. Even patients with knee, hip and foot problems such as plantar fascitis are being helped. It is also covered by most insurance companies including medicare. Dr. Yani uses the ProAdjuster to analyze a patient’s spine and pin-point areas of nerve impingement syndrome causing malfunction and pain.

Dr. Yani says that “The secret to the ProAdjuster lies in its ability to deliver an extremely precise and gentle adjustment.” She says that, “Even though traditional forms of adjusting also work, people are drawn to this new technique because of how gentle it is and does not involve any twisting, especially in the neck.

Many people like getting adjusted with traditional manual techniques, all of which are safe and effective. But there are a large number of people who never get to experience the amazing benefits of chiropractic because they are scared to have their spines adjusted in that way,” says Dr. Yani. Now, there is no longer a reason to be weary. The ProAdjuster is perfect for anyone who has been thinking about going to a chiropractor, but hasn’t yet made that decision. Dr. Yani wants everyone to be able to experience these same benefits and if you have any of the following conditions, the ProAdjuster may be the answer you’ve been looking for... • Planter Fascitis • TMJ • Arthritis • Low back pain • Sciatic pain • Knee or hip pain • Headaches • Fibromyalgia • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome • Neck & Shoulder pain • Sports Injuries • Scoliosis Treatment with the ProAdjuster is consistent, measurable and extremely gentle. Call Isabel at our office today and mention this article to receive a FREE ProAdjuster analysis to pin-point your problem areas and to see how the ProAdjuster can help. Call within the next seven days and you will also receive a complimentary examination that can show the areas of your stress and how it’s affecting your body. Call (562) 698-1275 today to reserve your free ProAdjuster Analysis Scan. This technological marvel can help you return to a healthier lifestyle. You may no longer have to live with a persistent, painful condition. Call us today! “I thought I’d never play golf again! I had severe disc displacement. I had spasms and electric shocks going into my body. I was barley able to move or even turn over in bed. I was completely immobile for 4-5 days at a time. I would have to put my hands on my knees and walk myself up my legs in order just to stand up. I was in a downward spiral with limited choices in life. I had been to many chiropractors without any real results. The ProAdjuster is amazing! It has changed everything! Now I golf 2-3 times every week and I’m walking the course not riding in a cart. The ProAdjuster is the BEST! It’s FANTASTIC!” ~Norm DeVilbiss

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into service during tax years beginning in 2012 or 2013. Non-customized software that is acquired and placed in service before Jan. 1, 2014 is also eligible for a 50%-of-cost depreciation deduction in the year that the software was placed in service (bonus depreciation). The bonus depreciation for an item of software is reduced to take into account any portion of the item’s cost for which a Code Sec. 179 election is made, and regular depreciation deductions are reduced to take into account both the bonus depreciation and any Code Sec. 179 election. There are two other exceptions to the three-year amortization rule. One exception requires that, if you buy the software as part of a hardware purchase in which the price of the software isn’t separately stated, you must treat the cost of the software as part of the cost of the hardware. Thus, you must depreciate the software under the same method and over the same period of years that you depreciate the hardware. The other exception requires that if you buy the software as part of your purchase of all or a substantial part of a business, the software must be amortized over 15 years (unless the software is non-customized software). Leased software. You must deduct the amounts you pay to rent leased software in the tax year in which paid, if you are a cash-method taxpayer, or the tax year for which the rentals are accrued, if you are an accrualmethod taxpayer. Generally, however, deductions aren’t permitted before the years to which the rentals are allocable. Also, if a lease involves total rentals of more than $250,000, special rules may apply. Software you develop. Costs for

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Chorale Bel Canto presents “All Beethoven” @ First United Methodist Church (500 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena) 4 p.m. General admission $20; Seniors $17; Students $5. For more information call (888) 460-9222 or visit www.choralebelcanto.org

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17 Annual Whittier Rotary All-Star Classic Luncheon @ Radisson Hotel Whittier (7320 Greenleaf Ave.) 11:45 a.m. $15 per person. Honoring local high school athletes with guest speaker Al Martin, former major league baseball player! For more information call (562) 822-0755 th

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17th Annual Whittier Rotary All-Star Classic Games @ York Field (9110 Santa Fe Springs Rd., Whittier) 3 p.m. General admission for games $5; $3 for students; kids 12 and under FREE. Cheer on local high school athletes in this annual All-Star game! For more information call (562) 822-0755

June 5

June Art Show Reception @ Whittier Art Gallery (8035 Painter Ave.) 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Free and open to the public. For more information call (562) 698-0304

June 6

Annual State of the City Address @ Whittier Area Community Church (8100 Colima Rd.) $15 per person. Registration 8 a.m.; lite breakfast & program 8:30 a.m. The Whittier Chamber’s Economic Development Committee invites you to hear from Mayor Bob Henderson and City Manager Jeff Collier on what’s happening in Whittier! ALL business owners and residents are encouraged to attend. To RSVP call (562) 698-9554 or purchase a ticket online at www.whittierchamber.com Lecture Series @ University of Phoenix Diamond Bar Learning Center (1370 S. Valley Vista Dr., Room 10/11, Diamond Bar) 5:30 to 8 p.m. Hear from Fidel Vargas, CEO, on his expertise in leading America’s largest Hispanic-serving non-profit organization and network with faculty members and community members. To learn more or to RSVP contact Raquel Cavazos at (909) 241-8957 98 Annual YMCA Volunteer Recognition Dinner @ Friendly Hills Country Club (8500 S. Villaverde Dr.) Social 6 p.m.; Dinner 6:30 p.m.; Program 7:30 p.m. $40 per person; $320 for table of 8. RSVP to (562) 907-2727 x1002 th

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Belsito Foundation & Dynamic Worldwide West 14th Annual Charity Golf Tournament @ Coyote Hills Golf Course (1440 E. Bastanchury Rd., Fullerton) Time and cost TBA. For information call Brian Belsito at (310) 704-2875 or email brianbelsito@dynamiconline.com

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2 nd Annual Golf Classic @ Candlewood Country Club (14000 Telegraph Rd.) Registration 9 a.m.; Shotgun Start & Scramble Format 11 a.m. Proceeds to benefit Penn Rehabilitation Center in Whittier. Sponsorships are available! Contact Maria Fredenhall at (626) 222-3002 or email penngolfevent@gmail.com

Wake Up Whittier Monthly Networking Breakfast @ Harmony Center for Spiritual Living (12907 E. Bailey St.) 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. FREE for Chamber members; $20 for non/prospective members. Enjoy City updates, business networking and your first meal of the day with us! For more information contact Natalie Saenz at (562) 698-9554 x105

June 11

National Summer Learning Day Celebration @ Dexter Middle School (11532 Floral Dr.) 9 a.m. FREE. Hear from guest speakers, find information on community summer programs and activities and enjoy healthy refreshments. RSVP to Becky Shultz at (562) 789-3156

June 12

“Osteoperosis: The Bare Bones Facts” Senior Matters Seminar @ Whittier Place Senior Living (12315 Burgess Ave.) 6 p.m. FREE to attend. Lecture presented by Dr. Jose Aceves of PIH Health. To RSVP call (562) 321-3401

City Hall Lobby Art Reception @ City Hall (13230 Penn St.) 5:30 p.m. FREE. Featured exhibit by artist Guillermo Rodriguez. For more information call (562) 567-9450 Grand opening & ribbon cutting ceremony @ Papa Murphy’s Take ‘n Bake Pizza (14838 E. Whittier Blvd.) 4 p.m. FREE. All are encouraged to attend the open house to enjoy business networking and tasty refreshments. Call (562) 698-9554 for more information

June 13

Meet ‘n Greet Open House & New Member Orientation @ Whittier Chamber office (8158 Painter Ave.) 9:30 to 11 a.m. FREE and open to ALL new members, new representatives or prospective members looking to learn more about the many benefits of Chamber membership! To RSVP call Jessica Magdosku at (562) 698-9554 x106

June 15

“Shred-A-Thon” @ Whittier Place Senior Living (12315 Burgess Ave.) 8 a.m. to 12 noon. FREE. Bring your outdated paper waste to be shredded and discarded safely. Limit 3 boxes per person. For more information contact Anna Ward at (562) 777-1477

Whittier Apartment Owners’ Resource Council Workshop Series @ Whittier Senior Center (13225 Walnut St.) 7 to 8:30 p.m. All local apartment owners & property managers are welcome to attend these informative workshops to learn more about various related topics including how to screen applicants, new laws, maintaining property values and more. To RSVP call (562) 698-9554 DOOR 2 DOOR Flyers due to the Whittier Chamber office (8158 Painter Ave.) by 5 p.m. $225 for 4,500 flyers to be distributed in Whittier Chamber bags to residents throughout the City of Whittier. First-come, first-served. For more information or to reserve a space call Natalie Saenz at (562) 698-9554 x105

June 25

Annual Fiesta de Pio Pico @ Pio Pico State Historic Park (6003 Pioneer Blvd.) 12 noon to 5 p.m. FREE admission. Enjoy various crafts, demonstrations, historical projects, refreshments and more! For information on park events call (562) 567-7651 or visit www.piopico.org

Tasty Tuesday Networking Lunch @ Bizarra Capital (12706 Philadelphia St.) 11:30 a.m. to 1p.m. Please join the Whittier Chamber for our monthly networking lunch the last Tuesday of the month. Tasty Tuesday is a great place to meet new business contacts, enjoy a delicious meal and support a local restaurant. For more information call Natalie Saenz at (562) 698-9554 x105

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“Let’s Get Loud!” summer program begins @ Boys & Girls Club of Whittier (7905 Greenleaf Ave.) 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. $75 for one child; $125 for two children; $175 for three children (all in same family). Kids enjoy a free lunch and snack each day, as well as various activities and fun projects. To register contact Marlene Cienfuegos at (562) 945-3787 x100

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Registration opens for “The Real Deal” Adult Softball League. Games played @ York Field (9110 Santa Fe Springs Rd.) game times vary. $490 per team includes games, balls and awards. To register and for more information call the Whittier Community Center at (562) 567-9430

Monthly Business Networking Mixer @ Merrill Gardens at Chateau Whittier (13250 E. Philadelphia St.) 6 p.m. Event is FREE and includes guest speakers, dinner and drinks, as well as a business card exchange. Please RSVP to Tom Rios at (562) 945-3904

June 27

FREE Business Seminar @ Whittier Public Library (7344 Washington Ave.) 8:30 to 10 a.m. FREE & open to ALL local business owners. Learn more about building and managing a successful business with a special guest speaker and informative discussion. To RSVP contact the Whittier Chamber at (562) 698-9554

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• Acupuncture & massage therapy are also good tools for staying well, especially if you sit at a desk all day. Don’t be afraid to experience something new. • Try aromatherapy: lavender will help you to relax and geranium will give you an energy boost. You’ll be checking tasks off that to-do list in no time! • When in doubt, take the natural route! Withania complex (from Mediherb) is a great natural supplement. It helps you maintain a feeling of general wellbeing, promotes relaxation, supports the immune system and the body’s natural defenses against stress. • Learn how to say NO! Set clear boundaries to avoid the unnecessary stress of being pulled in different directions. And remember, if it’s on your plate, you probably ordered it! For more tips and information on additional resources, visit www.nationalemployeewellnessmonth. com or get involved with Activate Whittier, our local branch of wellness warriors, by calling the YMCA of Whittier at (562) 907-6530.

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Whittier Chamber Ambassador Kim Praster with Lady Bugs Environmental Termite & Pest Control (left) and Ambassador of the Year Anne James of Reliance Funding (far right) welcomed new Chamber members Bob & Judy Fox with Papa Murphy’s Take ‘n Bake Pizza to the Chamber’s monthly networking breakfast

Whittier Hospital staff members Jorge, Elizabeth and Frieda pose with new CEO Rick Castro during the Wake Up Whittier event in May

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These community representatives were very busy visiting tables and learning more about the many local organizations that participated in the 15th Annual Salute to Service program last month

The Whittier Chamber’s Education Committee honored 5 local high school seniors, pictured here alongside their parents, with the Randy Basurto Scholarship as they prepare to enroll in college courses this fall

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AROUND TOWN Non-profit women’s group invites local ladies to join them every Tuesday Are you a woman looking to help make a difference in another person’s life? Then Soroptimist International of Whittier invites you to join them Tuesdays at 12 noon at the Radisson Hotel in Whittier (7320 Greenleaf Ave.). Become part of an active and fun group of women dedicated to helping the community. Members join for the service and stay for the friendships! On June 11, Lori Tiffany will be presenting the plans and progress for the Whittier YMCA. On June 18, Samantha Ridout will be updating us on the Boys and Girls Club activities. There will be a special program on the successful year in review and celebration for outgoing president Kathy Dowling on June 25. 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 SIW online at www.siwhittier.org. $15 buffet lunch.

Whittier City School District to participate in Jump Start Program; learning opportunities available for youth during summer months On June 20, 2013, Whittier City School District’s acclaimed Jump Start Summer Program will join communities across the country in the seventh annual celebration of National Summer Learning Day and are inviting you to participate in Whittier’s celebration at 9 a.m. on Thursday, June 20 at Dexter Middle School, 11532 Floral Drive, Whittier, 90601. National Summer Learning Day is a nationwide event to highlight the critical importance of high-quality summer learning opportunities in the lives of young people and their families. In Whittier, and throughout the nation, summer learning programs play a critical role in sending young people back to school ready to learn, supporting working families and keeping children safe and healthy. Summertime learning is also vital to preventing “summer learning loss.” The June 20 program will include special guest speakers and healthy refreshments, as well as information tables featuring local summer program activities and community services. Having you be part of this special opportunity would reinforce for our young people the value our community places on learning throughout the year. For more information on how to participate or to RSVP, please contact Becky Shultz at (562) 789-3156 or bshultz@whittiercity.net.

Whittier gallery to host student art show in June The Whittier Art Association has provided a grant for a student show to run through the month of June. All the elementary and middle schools in the district have entered work ranging from drawings to sculptures, with paintings in all mediums from pastel to acrylic and in-between. There is wonderful talent budding on the horizon and this is a chance to see it all. The show will run from May 29 through June 23. Due to the high level of interest this venture has generated, there will be a special reception on Wednesdays, June 5 from 4 to 7 p.m. The gallery is located

at 8035 Painter Ave. and is open from Wednesday through Sunday, 1 to 7 p.m. For more information please call the Whittier Art Association and Gallery at (562) 698-9710. Contact Laurie Baccus, Chief Academic Officer for the Whittier City School District at (562) 789-3029. The Whittier Art Gallery also sponsors a Life Drawing group. The group meets at the gallery on the first Friday of each month. The fee is $20 and the session runs from 7 to 10 p.m. The Gallery provides models, both male and female, and all artists are welcome to attend and participate. For more information call John Williams at (951) 236-0862.

Friends Chiropractic offers “Friends Helping Friends” special to new clients Dr. Yani of Friends Chiropractic makes it her priority to find out exactly what ails you and fix it so you can live your life free from pain or limitations. She believes you should be able to live life to the fullest and wants to help you achieve wellness quickly, painlessly and naturally. She has a fantastic birthday offer for those of you who may want to try her services and the ProAdjuster System. During the month of June, in honor of Dr. Yani’s birthday, Friends Chiropractic is pleased to announce the “Friends Helping Friends” offer to new clients.

Just mention the “Friends Helping Friends” birthday special and receive a free consultation and ProAdjuster screening. If you choose to have other services that same day, such as complete examination and/or x-rays, those services will be priced at 29% off their regular prices. If you are not completely delighted with the services provided, you pay nothing! Call Dr. Yani Feliciano at (562) 698-1275 for more information or to schedule a free consultation. You’ve got nothing to lose except your pain!

St. Paul High School opens doors to new Science Center St. Paul High School held a ribbon cutting ceremony last month for its new state-of-the-art Science Center that included a blessing of the buildings before a crowd of more than 600 students, faculty and supporters. The Science Center, which features modern classrooms and the latest equipment to conduct experiments, was made possible by a generous gift from John and Dorothy Shea, Manuel and Angie Soto and the Weingart Foundation. “These new science labs are now the light to all,” St. Paul principal Kate Aceves said. “We will let our light shine before others. These new science rooms will not only impact the 600 standing

here today, but will impact the thousands upon thousands that will attend here over the next few decades.” The Science Center also features interactive screens and projectors in each classroom, along with Wi-Fi capability in the entire building. “We are able to provide a more comprehensive and rigorous curriculum to our students,” Aceves said. It is the first phase of a campus overhaul of the St. Paul school. Phase 2 is a new synthetic-turf football field and tartan field scheduled to be completed by August. Phase 3 is a complete remodeling of the school’s gym. For more information on St. Paul call (562) 698-6246.

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AROUND TOWN What is Osteoporosis? What are the causes? What is the treatment? How do you prevent it? Come get your questions answered and learn more! Presented by Dr. Jose Aceves of PIH Health, this workshop is free and open to the public on Thursday, June 20 at 6 p.m. Please RSVP to (562) 321-3401 by Tuesday, June 18 to reserve a

spot for this very informative seminar. Prior to the workshop, Whittier Place will also host a community Shred-A-Thon so please bring your outdated documents and paper waste for safe and secure shredding. Limit 3 boxes per person. This event is free and open to the public on Saturday, June 15 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. Please call Anna at (562) 777-1477 with any questions.

Whittier Chamber members John Sudick & Sandra Hahn support film production in Uptown Local community dentist Dr. John Sudick and his friend Sandra Hahn, owner of Crepes and Grapes Café in Uptown Whittier, have teamed up to help a local film production of “Dad.” The story, written by USC film student Jack Martin about a 16 year old who discovers something about himself while coping with the sudden loss of his father, is currently being produced and filmed by other USC Cinema undergrads including local La Serna High School graduate Arjan Sudick ’12. Filming began last month at the home of Dr. John Sudick and his wife Dr. Komal Grover Sudick. Filming also is taking place at Sudick’s Uptown Whittier office and on location at Crepes & Grapes Café just down the street. Dr. Sudick has observed the hard working and well organized film crew, and is looking forward to the finished product. “I am amazed that a group of freshman students are as professional as the television movie sets that I have been on,” said Sudick. “The day after they completed their freshman year at the USC School of Cinematic Arts, a group of about 10 cast and crew members moved into our home.” Jack Martin, the writer and director of the film, has raised funds via Kickstarter which has allowed for the rental of high-end cameras, lighting and other film equipment. Except for makeup and audio, team members are all volunteers. “I am very proud to see my son Arjan associated with such a professional group of young film makers,” says Sudick. “I was especially pleased to see Sandra Hahn support the film by offering the generous use of her restaurant as a main film location and serving up a delicious meal for the crew. It was fun to see people walking in Uptown curious to see what was happening and gathering to watch the crew at work.” The film will be available for viewing later this summer on YouTube once post production work is complete. To learn more about the film visit www.kickstarter. com/projects/jackmartin/dad-a-usc-short-film. For more information, contact Dr. John Sudick at (562) 698-8739 or visit www.whittierdentaloffice.com.

L.A. CADA offers hope to those suffering from addiction, alcohol abuse Don’t suffer alone! Los Angeles Centers for Alcohol and Drug Abuse now offers a wide range of services catering to the needs of anyone suffering from alcohol and/or drug addiction. Services include counseling and treatment; alcohol and other drug screenings and brief intervention; outpatient treatment for youth and adults; residential treatment with structured sober living for adults; and help for people with co-occurring mental health disorders. If you have a colleague, friend or family member who needs help, contact L.A. CADA. Most insurance plans accepted. For more information visit www.lacada.com or call (562) 906-2676. L.A. CADA is located at 11015 Bloomfield Avenue in Santa Fe Springs.

LEARN launches ice cream shop to aid area youth In its commitment to provide quality after school services for grades K through 12 within the communities of Whittier, Pico Rivera, El Monte and La Puente, LEARN (Learning Enrichment & Academic Resources Network) has launched Emmy Doo’s, a new social enterprise that will help sustain youth programs for area students. “Emmy Doo’s is the first cookie and ice cream shop of its kind where business and education coalesce to affirm education equity for children in the Los Angeles area,” said Robert Arellanes, LEARN CEO. “All proceeds from Emmy Doo’s will keep school doors open and kids safe in LEARN’s ASPIRE, PREP and KidsPlay programs.” These programs provide a wide range of free services including homework assistance, academic and extra-curricular enrichment and recreation for underserved students. Local junior and senior high school students will serve as Emmy Doo employees through a 12-week internship program where they will gain not only valuable work experience and business management skills, but learn personal financial management

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as well. Students will also attend various workshops and take field trips focusing on career awareness and small business entrepreneurship. The store is run by three social enterprise coordinators, one who owns her own candy confectionary business, who are trained on how to mentor the students. The ice cream and cookie dough are purchased pre-made but the cookies are baked in-house. “Not only will customers be able to satisfy their sweet tooth from a large selection of ice cream and fresh baked cookies, but they will also be doing their part in investing in future generations,” said Arellanes. “We hope the public will support our youth by supporting Emmy Doo’s, where you can Eat Good and ‘Doo’ Good!” Emmy Doo’s, located at 13102 Philadelphia Street in Whittier, celebrated its grand opening in March by giving away free ice cream sandwiches during the first hour of its opening. Business hours are Monday through Wednesday from noon until 9 p.m., and Thursday through Sunday from noon until 10:30 p.m. For more information on Emmy Doo’s call (562) 945-0150.

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Whittier High School 11 Years • (562) 698-8121

10+ Years Café N Stuff 12 Years • (562) 940-4494

Saving Grace Renovations 3 Years • (562) 447-0383

Whittier Elks Lodge #1258 12 Years • (562) 696-7117

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Rio Hondo College 21 years • (562) 692-0921 Sandra Thorstenson, Superintendent for WUHSD 26 Years • (562) 698-8121

40+ Years Crocker Signs and Screen Printing 43 Years • (562) 698-0711

50+ Years Popular Community Bank, East Whittier Branch 98 Years • (562) 693-3621 Popular Community Bank, Greenleaf Branch 98 Years • (562) 945-3724

Another season has ended, and we want to take this opportunity to say

Thank you for your support. We are currently planning our 2013-2014 season, and are looking forward to bringing you another exciting year of live music, dance and theater. If you’re not on our e-mail list, please sign up on our website. Also, be sure to “Like” us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for early announcements and special offers.

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Hear what our members are saying... The Whittier Chamber staff, and advertising in the Business Focus newspaper, enabled the City of Whittier’s Public Works Department to effectively market the sale of old street name signs. Since its publication, over one-third of the sign sales have come Public Works Staff Members from the Business Focus advertisement. The partnership between the City of Whittier and the Chamber is awesome and we are truly appreciative of their efforts. We’ll make sure you get the Valna Drive sign to display in your office, too! --Chris Magdosku, Assistant Director of Public Works, City of Whittier

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NEW MEMBERS CHIROPRACTOR

HUMAN RESOURCES

Back Body Mind Chiropractic Dr. Lisa Thomson 12101 Slauson Ave. Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 (562) 907-7700 drlthomson@gmail.com www.backbodymind.com

Bowen-Meyers & Associates Brenda Trujillo 10845 Norwalk Blvd. Suite A Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 (562) 888-9191 brenda@bowenmeyers.com www.bowenmeryers.com

The focus at Back Body Mind Chiropractic is getting people out of pain and getting back to their regular routine as quickly as possible. Dr. Lisa Thomson is not only passionate about helping people feel better, but she is also continuously pursuing cutting edge techniques to decrease treatment time and improve outcomes. The staff at Back Body Mind Chiropractic provides relief for back and neck pain, chronic and acute pain, headaches, sports injuries and more. Currently on staff in addition to the doctor is a very talented massage therapist who specializes in relaxation, deep tissue and sports massage. Back Body Mind Chiropractic also specializes in golf injury prevention and rehabilitation and will soon be adding a Titleist Performance Institute golf instructor to its staff. Referred by Jerry Warner, Promo Guy with The Singleton Company

Bowen-Meyers & Associates has provided Human Resources guidance for several businesses and has provided permanent and temporary employment for thousands of candidates throughout the United States. Their consultants are specialists in their fields and offer clients and candidates over 80 years of combined HR experience. They pride themselves on plentiful knowledge and ability to be effective and efficient, because they truly listen to your needs. Brenda and her team have developed some of the most respected relationships in the business. BowenMeyers & Associates’ expertise and successful service is directly attributed to their talented group of dedicated professionals who share a strong corporate infrastructure as well as a defined road map to success. Referred by Elizabeth Davis, Quality Lift & Equipment, Inc.

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MEDICAL DOCTOR

Aerotek Jackier Eynon 9300 Flair Dr. El Monte, CA 91731 jeynon@aerotek.com www.aerotek.com Aerotek is a leader in the recruiting and staffing industry. With nearly three decades in the recruiting and staffing industry, they have developed the knowledge and skills to deliver the perfect fit between candidate and employer. Aerotek was founded in 1983 to service the recruiting and staffing needs for the aerospace and defense industry. Due to Aerotek’s rapid growth and success, they’ve continued to expand their services to provide recruiting and staffing to many industries focusing on technical, professional and industrial staffing.

FIRE & WATER CLEANUP RESTORATION

Geetha V. Gabbita, M.D., Inc. 14568 Whittier Blvd. Whittier, CA 90605 (562) 698-8263 ggabitta@msn.com Dr. Gabbita received her Medical Degree from Bangalore Medical College in India. She has been serving the greater Whittier community for over 20 years and offers physical exams, pap smears, breast exams, immunizations and flu shots. Her General & Family Practice accepts most insurance plans, HMO’s and PPO’s; and is affiliated with Allied Physicians IPA, Alta Med, Apple Care, CareMore Medical Group, Physicians Healthways, PIH Health and Prospect Medical Group. Dr. Gabbita has a caring, friendly, and bilingual staff. She is happy to be a part of the great community of Whittier! Call to schedule an appointment today.

ORGANIZATION

Tri-Star Construction & Restoration Services, Inc. Thomas Cole-Pulvino 2830 Via Martens Anaheim, CA 92806 (714) 237-9980 tom@tri-starconst.com www.tri-starconst.com

From Maddi’s Closet Donna Holmes 15445 Weeks Dr. Whittier, CA 90604 (562) 943-3684 frommaddiscloset@aol.com www.frommaddiscloset.org

Tri-Star Construction specializes in Fire/Water Damage Restoration, Mold Remediation, Sewage Clean Up, Smoke/Soot/Odor Removal, Emergency Board Up and Roof Covering and Homeowners Association General Maintenance. All of your needs can be found with one call to the professionals at Tri-Star Construction & Restoration Services, Inc. They take great pride in their ability to provide immediate help to homeowners, insurance adjusters and community association managers when property damage arises. Emergency crews for all of your restoration needs are on call and ready to respond 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. When you call Tri-Star Construction & Restoration Services, Inc. you can be confident that you will benefit from Tri-Stars core values of honesty, loyalty and integrity. Referred by Laurie Perschbacher, MAP Property Management, LLC

Madison Leslie Holmes was born in May of 2000. Maddi, as she was lovingly called, was a beautiful healthy child who loved to run, play, swing, giggle and sing. Like most 3-year-olds, she brought sunshine into each and every day. On October 16th, 2004, 4-year old Madison passed away after fighting cancer for eleven months. Incredible efforts had been made by a dedicated and caring team of physicians at CHLA, for which her family will always be grateful. Maddi’s journey was truly a testimony to her faith, courage and spirit. Maddi’s Closet is a 501 (c)(3) Nonprofit Public Charity for the benefit of children with cancer at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and beyond, bringing love, hope and joy into their lives and their families through special projects, providing funds for children with special needs which are not being met by other assistance programs, raising public awareness and supporting pediatric cancer research.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

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Melaleuca – The Wellness Company Isabel Wu (626) 840-5240 teamwithoutlimits@gmail.com www.melaleuca.com Their focus has always been on environmental wellness: at Melaleuca, they were green long before being green was popular. For 25 years now, they’ve been leading the way in selling concentrated products and preserving nature’s resources. Melaleuca is serious about helping you remove harmful and toxic ingredients from your home. Melaleuca cleaning products use the best of science and nature to combine for the safest, most effective cleaning. Learn about just a few of their natural solutions and some of the toughest cleaning challenges in your home. Contact Isabel to learn more about Melaleuca on a personal level. Referred by Karen Toth, LS Real Estate, Inc.

ORGANIZATION/ DANCE INSTRUCTION Studio “Danza Folklorica de Colores” Luisa Macias 15022 Mulberry Dr. Suite J Whittier, CA 90604 (562) 777-4944 studiodanzausa@gmail.com

PARKS & RECREATION Friends of Pio Pico Carolyn Schoff 6003 Pioneer Blvd. Whittier, CA 90606 (562) 695-1217 friendsofpiopico@gmail.com www.piopico.org The Friends of Pio Pico, Inc. is a local non-profit organization working with the California State Park system dedicated to providing cultural and educational activities at Pio Pico State Historic Park. The Friends of Pio Pico is a culmination of a long-term community effort to provide local citizens an opportunity to learn about the history and culture of California during the life and times of Pio de Jesus Pico IV (1801 - 1894) the last governor of “Mexican” California. Pío Pico State Historic Park features one of southern California’s few remaining 19th century structures made out of the massive sun-dried mud blocks called adobe. The park works with the State of California in ensuring quality cultural and educational programs and activities about the legacy of Pio Pico and public benefit used for all visitors to Pio Pico Historic State Park.

PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY KidSmiles Espy Sosa 15634 Whittwood Ln. Whittier, CA 90603 (562) 501-1800 esosa@cdgdental.com www.kidsmiles-whittier.com KidSmiles located in the Whittwood Town Center is now open! As a pediatric dental practice, KidSmiles specializes in providing comprehensive dental care for infants, children and adolescents. Their mission is to establish a lifetime foundation of excellent dental health for your child. Education on dental hygiene, prevention and treatment holds a significant role within their office. They emphasize education between their doctors, staff and parents in order to fulfill the best dental care for your child. KidSmiles Pediatric Dentistry will work with you to ensure that your child achieves a healthy and beautiful smile.

RESTAURANTS Pho Whittier – Vietnamese Cuisine Dan Nguyen 8426 Laurel Ave. Suite C Whittier, CA 90605 (562) 360-1326 danna_ng9198@yahoo.com The new trend of Vietnamese Cuisine has come to the City of Whittier. Pho (pronounced fuh) is a Vietnamese dish consisting of linguine style noodles made from rice, with herbs, in either a beef or chicken broth, but there are plenty other options to choose from: beef/chicken/shrimp/rice noodle soups, Vietnamese fried eggrolls, spring rolls with tofu or chicken, grilled sandwiches, chow fun, chow mein, Thai or Vietnamese Iced Teas and desserts. Pho Whittier is always fresh daily. Visit them in Laurel Square just east of the Quad at Whittier. Referred by Krista Lesa, The Quad at Whittier and Monica Peters, Saving Grace Renovations

UNIFORM SERVICES Bear Uniform Services Sam and Mary Ann Cooperstein Whittier, CA (562) 945-0294 coopof6@msn.com

Studio Danza Folklorica de Colores believes dance is an expressive form of the arts which takes you back to the essence of your inner being. Through dance you are able to connect with yourself and with others on a deeper level often reaching a state of joy. Come learn how to express culture, history, tradition, family unity and much more with Studio “Danza Folklorica De Colores.”

Bear Uniform Services was founded by husband and wife, Sam and Mary Ann Cooperstein. They pride themselves in providing the ultimate customer service to their current and future customers. For all of your company uniform supply and service needs at affordable prices, contact Bear Uniform Services today either by calling them at (562) 945-0294 or by e-mail, coopof6@msn.com.

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