Business Focus - December 2013

Thank you to the Whittier Chamber Ambassador Committee, pictured here after their November meeting, for their volunteerism and hard work throughout the year!

Business Focus Connecting the business and residential communities.

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A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF THE WHITTIER AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Gain business leads and quality connections while marketing your business at the 2014 Business Expo The Whittier Chamber’s annual trade show and networking event provides an opportunity for the business community to see the latest and greatest in the Whittier area marketplace, grow their professional networks, meet new leads and customers, sample food from some of Whittier’s most popular eateries and give Chamber members brand visibility.

The Business Expo also establishes the Chamber as a leader in the effort to strengthen the local economy.

Back to the Future is the theme for this year’s Business Expo which is set for Thursday, January 23, 2014 at the Radisson Hotel Whittier. “The theme is a reference to the Chamber’s 100 years of serving the Whittier area business Continued on page 10

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Uptown Whittier celebrates holiday season with 60th Annual Christmas Parade Since 1953, The Whittier Uptown Association has been producing the largest and most cherished community event of the year. The Association would like to extend a warm invitation to community members to celebrate the 60th Annual Uptown Whittier Christmas Parade at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 7th. Come early, do some shopping, enjoy Whittier’s finest restaurants and get a good spot on the parade route!

Attracting nearly 30,000 parade watchers each year, the Uptown Whittier Christmas Parade is a community-wide celebration. This year, World War II Veterans will be honored by featuring members of the armed forces in the parade for their service. The parade’s theme is "A Very Uptown Christmas" and will include marching bands, local dignitaries, floats, equestrians, civic groups, dance troupes, drill teams, marching bands and Santa Claus himself.

Over 14 local high school and middle school marching bands will compete for trophies during the parade and will be judged by the Southern California School Band Association. Floats will also be judged by WUA past presidents.

The band and float trophy ceremony will take place at 12:30 p.m. on the grassy area along Greenleaf Ave. between Philadelphia St. and Bailey St. The Whittier Uptown Association is proud to announce Don Knabe as this year's Grand Marshall. Knabe is

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a member of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, serving the Fourth District. Celebrity Grand Marshall Danny Romero, a Whittier High School alum and weekend weather caster for ABC 7, will ride along in this year's parade. Danny is also featured on Eyewitness News Cool Kids.

Television personalities also include Susan Heaton of Hell's Kitchen Season 11 along with Angela McEwan, a local actress. Angela's latest movie Nebraska was released in the theaters November 15th, 2013. The film was nominated for the prestigious Palme d'Or at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival.

Once again the parade announcers

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will be Whittier Chamber past president Joe Corey, along with first time parade announcer and fellow past president Melanie Bickley of Whittier Brokers.

Both Corey and Bickley are looking forward to this season as announcers of the 2013 parade.

Miss Uptown 2013-2014 Victoria Rivera will be making her debut appearance since winning her title at the Fall Antique Street Faire this past month. Miss Uptown will serve as an ambassador for the Uptown Business District throughout the year by participating in annual events, ribbon cuttings and local business mixers.

The 60th Annual Uptown Whittier Christmas Parade promises to bring a smile to every face and plenty of warmth on a chilly December morning with every beat of local marching bands.

The Uptown Whittier Christmas Parade is set to begin promptly at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 7th at Greenleaf Ave. and Hadley St. The parade makes its way south on Greenleaf Ave., then proceeds east on Mar Vista Ave. where it ends at Washington Ave. & Mar Vista Ave. The announcers' main stage, film crew and judges will be located at Philadelphia St. and Greenleaf Ave. For more information please contact the Whittier Uptown Association at (562) 696-2662 or visit www.whittieruptown.org.

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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE 2013-2014 BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

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President Bonnie Watje, ACRO Printing, Inc. Past President & VP Administration Sue Dean, Notary Signing Network President-elect & VP Business Information Shannon Gimbel, Shannon G’s Flowers VP Community Affairs Melanie Bickley, Whittier Brokers VP Finance David Krake, Merrill Lynch VP Marketing Rudy Hernandez, RMH Dance & Productions VP Membership Ben Greer, GM Properties VP Special Events La Donna Munier, Friendly Hills Bank

It’s official! The holiday shopping season is here and I want to remind everyone, residents and business owners alike, of the value of shopping locally and using your purchasing power in Whittier. Our city is full of great retail and restaurant options which make it easy to “Shop Whittier” this holiday season. A variety of stores, shops and restaurants can be found on every corner of the city as well as in distinct shopping hot spots like the Whittwood Town Center, the Quad, the Whittier Marketplace and the Uptown S h o p p i n g District. Not only do

Whittier merchants offer a variety of quality shopping choices, but by keeping your shopping dollars within the city, you put money back into your own community. There is a direct correlation between purchases made in Whittier and the services that the City is able to provide its citizens.

Street repairs, police services, youth and senior services are only a few of the programs which benefit from increased consumer spending.

As residents and business owners, we need to make shopping locally a priority this holiday season. Local businesses return approximately 50% of each dollar spent back to the community. Additionally, local businesses contribute to the community through the “multiplier effect” which states that one dollar spent at a locally owned business will return three to five times that amount back in to the community through city taxes, employee wages and material/supply purchases from other independent businesses. In addition, these same local businesses give back to the community through supporting schools, social services and contributing to local non-profi t organizations. It is pretty

DIRECTORS 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 Elizabeth Martinez, Republic Services Gary Lee Martinez, The Traveling Traveler Carolyn Reggio, CAPC, Inc. Tom Rios, Emeritus at Chateau Whittier Monique Rodriguez, PIH Health

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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 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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easy to see how every dollar spent in our city positively affects the quality of life for our residents.

Can’t find the perfect gift for a “hard to shop for” family member or friend? Consider purchasing a gift certificate from one of our great Chamber restaurants or unique specialty shops. If you’re looking for a specific type of business, you can call the Chamber for a referral at (562) 698-9554 or visit our online b u s i n e s s d i r e c t o r y a t w w w. whittierchamber.com.

Remember, each time you choose to spend your dollars in Whittier you are voting for the continued strength and vitality of our community.

Lastly, the Chamber is pleased to partner with the Uptown Association and the City of Whittier to continue the great tradition of bringing a touch of the holidays into our community.

I hope you will come out and celebrate Whittier community pride with us at the 60th Annual Uptown Whittier Christmas Parade on December 7 at 10 a.m. at the corner of Hadley and Greenleaf.

On behalf of the Whittier Chamber Board of Directors, I want to wish you happy holidays and a most prosperous 2014!

Renting out a home or apartment that you own may result in a tax loss for you, even if the rental income is more than your operating costs. This is because you will be entitled to a depreciation deduction for your cost of the house or apartment (except for the portion allocated to the land). If your tenant is related to you, however, special rules and limitations may apply. (For these purposes “related” means spouse, child

or grandchild, parent or grandparent, and siblings.) Here’s the tax picture: If you rent a home to a relative who (1) uses it as his or her principal residence (that is, not just as a second or vacation home) for the year, and (2) it’s rented at a fair rental (not at a discount), then no limitations apply. You can deduct all the normal rental expenses, even if they result in a rental loss for the year. (If you have a loss, however, it is a “passive” loss, which may be subject to a different set of limitations. Please let me know if you’d like additional information on this topic.)

The problem arises if you set the rent below the fair rental value. Since this then becomes a rental property which you are treated as using personally, you would have to allocate the expenses between the personal and rental portions of the year. Even more seriously, however, since all of the rental days (at a bargain rate to a relative) are treated as

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personal days, the rental portion is zero.

Thus, you would have to report all of the rent you receive in income, but none of your expenses for the home would be deductible. (Actually, you would still be able to deduct the mortgage interest, assuming it otherwise qualifies as deductible, and property taxes. These items are deductible even for non-rental homes.)

Given the above, it is important to set the rent at a fair rate. Factors to look at include comparable rentals in the area and whether “side” gifts were made by you to your relative which could be reasonably interpreted to be the bargain element.

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.

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The Chavez family and Whittier Chamber members celebrate the official ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening of The Wonder Emporium, their specialty toy shop and boutique located in La Habra Rich Campbell Good neighbor agent since 1984

Chamber and community supporters came together for a very special grand opening ribbon cutting celebration at the new Keller Williams Realty Whittier offices

Reporters, staff members and editors with the Whittier Daily News gathered alongside Chamber and City supporters for an open house event and ribbon cutting at their new office on the first floor of the Artisan Building in Uptown Whittier

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MAYOR'S MESSAGE Bob Henderson

‘Tis the season for holiday parties and gatherings with family, friends and community! On Saturday, December 7, join members of the Whittier City Council and 30,000 of your friends and neighbors from 10 a.m. to noon at the 60th annual Uptown Christmas Parade.

This year’s theme is “A Very Uptown Christmas,” which will surely delight the entire family. The parade includes local organizations, children’s sports and cheerleading teams, and marching bands from throughout Los Angeles and Orange Counties. For more information on the Christmas Parade, call the Whittier Uptown Association office at 696-2662 or visit the website at www.whittieruptown.org.

Speaking of gatherings with family and friends, if you are hosting a holiday party or would rather not cook Christmas dinner, we are fortunate to have many wonderful restaurants throughout the city to accommodate small to large parties.

In fact, several of our local restaurants have private banquet rooms. Whittier is also blessed to have plenty of venues that can accommodate larger groups to meet your entertaining needs.

During this holiday season, challenge yourself to Shop Whittier first! Rather than hassling with holiday traffic and crowded malls, save yourself the headache, time and gas by shopping in Whittier. You will likely receive better, more personalized service from one of our local merchants. Another benefit of shopping locally is that a portion of the sales tax goes toward funding

police, parks, and other important city services that make Whittier a great place to live.

Join me in welcoming the new Starbucks at the southwest corner of Whittier Boulevard and Colima Road.

Expected to open on December 6, the new drive-thru Starbucks will surely come in handy during the busy, hustle and bustle time of the holiday season.

Last month, the Planning Commission reviewed plans for another drive-thru Starbucks at the northwest corner of Beverly Boulevard and Norwalk Boulevard. Another project recently reviewed by the Planning Commission is a 76-unit multi-family residential project at the former Mitsubishi site at Whittier Boulevard and Catalina Avenue. Just west from the Mitsubishi site, also on Whittier Boulevard, we’ve heard from Polly’s Pies that they plan on starting reconstruction around the first of the year. In longterm development news, Brookfield Homes continues to make progress at the Fred C. Nelles site. Last month, the environmental impact report (EIR) was initiated. While it may appear like nothing is occurring at the site, these steps are all part of the larger development process and we’re happy to see it continue to move forward.

Last month we told you about the city’s new eNewsletter system and this month we’re announcing another new program to increase public information and access to city hall. AccessWhittier will allow you to contact the city 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with your requests, questions, and concerns using your smart phone, tablet or PC. For more information on AccessWhittier, go to the city’s website at www.cityofwhittier.org.

W e wish you a wonderful holiday season and prosperous New Year!

Whittier launches mobile phone applications for iPhone, iPad and Android A wide variety of issues, such as potholes that need filling, abandoned shopping carts which need to be pickedup, graffiti that needs removing, street lights out, and property maintenance issues in your neighborhood, can now be reported using iPhone, iPad or Android smart phones, with the launch of Whittier City Hall’s new mobile applications-AccessWhittier.

Smart phone users simply open the application, select an issue, take a picture, and tap submit – the application identifies the exact location and sends the issue directly to the appropriate City staff member. The City staff member then addresses the matter, though in some cases the fix or repair for larger items may need to be added to our work program so it is accomplished as funding is available.

“Our residents told us they also wanted smart phone convenience with the ability to report issues to us whenever or wherever they prefer,” noted Mayor Bob Henderson. “This technology will improve our efficiency, which is very important with our tight budget,” Henderson added.

The GPS and camera features built into the iPhone and Android smart phones make it simple for residents to alert City officials about issues around the clock while they’re mobile. Residents will know their issue went to the right person without ever going to an office or sitting down at a computer or making a phone call during business hours, and

they can also receive status updates on the issue they report. This efficiency allows the City to improve customer service with fewer people on staff.

The smart phone applications can be downloaded by searching for “GORequest” in the Apple App store or Google Play store. There is no charge to download the application.

AccessWhittier is also available to Windows phones and other mobile devices by browsing a mobile version of the City web site to access services at http://user. govoutreach.com/whittierca/faq.

The smart phone application joins the City’s new e-Newsletters and public WiFi system as the latest additions in the City’s efforts to enhance communication, transparency, and efficiency. Residents can register to receive one or all of the City’s E-Newsletters, emailed regularly to update the public on City events and issues. The public wireless network is now active at city hall and allows wireless access in all public areas to help visitors to conduct business at public counters and present information at meetings.

“AccessWhittier is another step in the City Council’s efforts to make local government more transparent and efficient,” said Mayor Bob Henderson.

“We invite the community to connect with us and report issues they see to keep our community attractive and safe.”

More information about AccessWhittier, e-Newsletters, and public Wi-Fi is available at www.cityofwhittier.org and at the City’s IT Division at (562) 567-9870.

Artists, sponsors sought for Whittier street art banners Artists and sponsors are being sought for the 2014 Street Art Banner program by the Whittier Cultural Arts Foundation.

The Street Art Banner Program, now in its 11th year, is one of the most popular of Whittier’s art programs and participation by artists who live, work or go to school in Whittier increases each year.

The 2014 theme is “The Heart of Whittier.” The banner designs will express how the artists see art in Whittier, what it is about Whittier that inspires them and their perspective of Whittier.

This annual art program is co-sponsored by the Whittier Cultural Arts Foundation, the City of Whittier Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department and an Arts Education Partnership Program grant Los Angeles Supervisor Don Knabe.

The Street Banner program has the goal of removing art from the gallery and from the museum, and displaying it out in the open for everyone to enjoy as part of their everyday lives. The street banners are seen by many residents, from children walking to school to motorists driving to and from work.

Banner submissions must measure 5 inches by 14 inches and the image must be vertically oriented. As the banners will be viewed from a distance of 8 to 30 feet, the use of bright colors is suggested. Inappropriate or obscene language or images are prohibited.

The deadline for submission of the banners is 3 p.m. Friday, January 17, 2014. They may be delivered in person or mailed to Erin Hamilton, Community Services Coordinator, Parnell Park, 15390 Lambert Road, Whittier, CA 90604. Late submissions will not be accepted.

Banner submissions will be judged by the Whittier Cultural Arts Projects Review Committee. Artists may submit a maximum of two designs.

Artists whose designs are selected will receive a vertical banner for the artwork in one of two sizes, 30 inches by 104 inches or 24 inches by 60 inches; however, painting supplies are the responsibility of the artist. The banner will be painted on one side only, using acrylic paint.

The deadline to be a street banner sponsor is Friday, December 27. To obtain information about becoming a sponsor, contract Erin Hamilton, Community Services Coordinator, at Parnell Park (562) 567-9450 or ehamilton@cityofwhittier.org.

“Businesses, families, schools, churches and community organizations are all invited to sponsor one or more banners,” said Rick Rinaldi, Street Banner Program Chair. “Sponsoring a banner is an excellent way to show community support for the arts in Whittier, as well as providing inexpensive advertising for the sponsors’ business, school, church, organization or even showing a family’s dedication to the arts.”

The cost of sponsoring a banner is $150 each. The artist’s work is displayed on one side of the banner, while the other side will display the name or logo of the sponsoring business, family or other group, along with the Cultural Arts Foundation and City of Whittier logos.

The completed banners are due by April 18, 2014 and become the property of the City of Whittier. They will be displayed during the months of May, June and July 2014. A reception honoring all of the artists and featuring all of the submitted designs will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 13 at the Whittier City Hall Lobby, 13230 Penn Street.

Whittier City employees Isabel Haro, Staff Assistant (left) and Albert Del Real, Senior Recreation Specialist (center), received Certificates of Commendation from Mayor Bob Henderson (right) at the October 22nd Council meeting. On October 8th, Haro and Del Real, who work at the Parnell Park Senior Center and Community Center, were told by several frantic students in the senior meditation class that another class participant had become lethargic and unresponsive. Haro and Del Real responded immediately and determined that the woman was not breathing and did not have a heartbeat. Haro directed Del Real to call 911, and he also got the Center’s automatic defibrillator. Haro immediately began CPR and was able to resuscitate the student. Paramedics arrived shortly and transported her to the hospital. The student was recently released from the hospital and is now at home resting comfortably

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The holiday shopping season is a peak time for crimes such as home and vehicle burglaries, as well as thefts.

Residents need to be alert, aware and prepared in order to reduce the risk of becoming a crime victim at home, on the road and while shopping.

Criminals know that homes become mini-goldmines as families begin to store holiday gifts. The items most desired by burglars and thieves are also those most desired by intended gift recipients. Small electronics such as phones, tablets, laptops, digital music players, game consoles and various jewelry items will be stored in most homes this month.

Residents can better protect their homes by locking doors and windows at all times, and by not displaying gifts and other valuables where they can be seen from a window or a doorway. Store small

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Holiday Season Crime Prevention Tips electronics and jewelry items in a safe or in a place that is not conspicuous. When not at home, always activate your alarm and turn on a radio or television so the house looks occupied. If you go out of town for the holidays, use an automatic timer for your lights and ask a neighbor or trusted friend to watch your house, pick up the mail and newspapers and park their car in your driveway from time to time.

After the gifts are opened, try not to advertise your new electronics and/or other new valuables by putting empty product boxes out on the curb for the garbage collectors. Break the boxes down and fold/cut them so they could fit in a closed trash container.

While shopping, stay alert to your surroundings and the people around you.

Make sure you have your checkbook,

Give the gift of Camp Arbolado this holiday Season YMCA Camp Arbolado is a wonderful place that many Whittier residents are familiar with. YMCA Camp Arbolado has touched the lives of tens of thousands of Whittier residents over its 88 year history. You may have attended YMCA Camp Arbolado as a child. You may have sent your son or daughter to camp when they were young. YMCA Camp Arbolado is a place that remains unforgettable to all who have visited. The YMCA of Greater Whittier sends young campers up to YMCA Camp Arbolado five weeks a year. The next camp session is December 27 - January 1. Imagine

what a magical experience your child or grandchild could have at a winter wonderland Y-camp.

YMCA Camp Arbolado also offers an Easter camp session and three summer camp sessions. If you are having a difficult time deciding what to get the kid who has everything for Christmas, consider giving them the experience of their lifetime, a week at YMCA Camp Arbolado. Registrations are happening now for Winter Camp 2013. Campers must be 8-14 years old.

Additional information can be found at www.ymcawhittier.org or by calling (562) 907-6530.

City revamps medical-dental trips The former Dial-A-Ride Taxi Voucher Service, which provided out-of-City medical and dental transportation for Dial-A-Ride passengers, has been revamped with a new look, new easier-to-use ride products and a new contractor.

“Dial-A-Ride Plus” has been in effect since last month. While the out-of-City medical and dental transportation will still be operated as a separate program, the City’s current Dial-A-Ride contractor, MV Transportation, will be providing the service.

“Under this new system, we hope “Dial-A-Ride Plus” will be simpler for our passengers to use, as it will resemble the current Dial-A-Ride system, with which our riders are familiar with,” said Martin Browne, Community Services Manager. “In addition, passengers will only have to call one telephone number, (562) 698-3013, to request either service.”

Instead of having to purchase individual paper taxi vouchers, passengers using “DAR Plus” will purchase “Dial-A-Ride Plus” ride cards, similar to the current Dial-ARide cards. The cards will be offered in two dominations: a $12, with 12 $1 value ride boxes printed on it, and a $24 card, with 24 $1 boxes.

The new “Dial-A-Ride Plus” program will be used for out-of-city medical and dental trips only, as well as traveling to Rose Hills Memorial Park, which is located in unincorporated Whittier county territory. Any trips taken within the Whittier City limits will be serviced by the regular Dial-A-Ride program.

“After a few months of operating this new program, we will review it to see how it is serving our passengers and if – given our existing resources – we can make any changes to provide better service,” Browne said.

To qualify for the new transit service, passengers must be currently signed up for the Dial-A-Ride program, which is for City of Whittier residents 60 years and older or for younger riders who have a doctor-certified disability. For more information or to sign up for Dial-A-Ride, contact the Transit Office at (562) 567-9480 or mbrowne@cityofwhittier.org.

wallet, identification card and credit cards secured after every transaction.

Sometimes people get so excited about a purchase, they forget to collect these items from the register counter. If you notice any item missing, contact your bank or credit card company immediately to stop any account activity, and then contact the police department.

Coordinate shopping trips with a friend if you plan to be out late. Never park your car in an unlit area, no matter how convenient it is.

Criminals know that cars parked in shopping centers are likely to contain valuables. Lock your car doors and windows even if you are only gone for a few minutes and NEVER leave shopping bags, purses, backpacks, or any items of value visible through your car windows.

Criminals usually walk from car to car

in parking lots, looking for any visible valuables. When they see something they want, they will break the window (they use tools to make that quick and quiet) and take the valuables. Lock items in the trunk, or keep them with you as you go from store to store.

Follow the above tips and help reduce crime in our community. Have a safe and joyful holiday season – from the men and women of the Whittier Police Department.

Michael Davis is a Captain with the Whittier Police Department and oversees the Department’s Patrol Division which includes the Traffic Bureau and Code Enforcement. He can be reached at (562) 567-9253 or via email at mdavis@ cityofwhittier.org.

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The California Chamber of Commerce their rights under the Labor Code; has released a list of new employment for example, by complaining of laws scheduled to take effect in 2014 wage theft. Critically, AB 263 adds or later that will have an impact on a civil penalty of up to $10,000 per businesses in California. Some of the new employee per violation. laws for 2014 make significant changes • Labor Commissioner lien on property in key areas, such as the new minimum for employee complaints: AB wage, new protections for immigrants 1386 requires that the amount due and expanded leaves of absences. Other under a Labor Commissioner order, new laws make small changes to different decision or award that has become parts of existing law or relate to specific final shall create a lien that the Labor industries, such as garment manufacturers Commissioner may record on the or the car wash industry. employer’s real property.

Unless specified, the new laws listed below • Attorneys’ fees—prevailing party go into effect on January 1, 2014. More details wage claims: SB 462 states that are available in a free CalChamber white employers who win wage-claim paper, available at www.calchamber. lawsuits may recover attorneys’ fees com/2014newlaws. and costs from the employee only if a trial court finds that the employee Wage and Hour filed the lawsuit in bad faith.

• Minimum wage: AB 10 raises the • Employee wage withholdings— minimum wage from $8 per hour to $9 criminal penalty: SB 390 creates a per hour effective July 1, 2014, and to criminal penalty for an employer that $10 per hour effective January 1, 2016. fails to remit withholdings from an • Domestic work employees: AB employee’s wages that were made 241 enacts the Domestic Worker pursuant to state, local or federal law.

Bill of Rights, which provides for • G a r m e n t m a n u f a c t u r e r specific overtime pay for certain requirements: AB 1384 creates a civil in-home employees; a “domestic penalty for a garment manufacturer’s work employee who is a personal failure to display his/her name, attendant.” Those with in-home address and registration number at help will need to determine carefully the front entrance of the premises. whether the new law applies to • Car wash industry: AB 1387 increases them because AB 241 contains the bond requirement for employers in many specific definitions and the car wash industry from $15,000 to exclusions. California’s rules take $150,000, but exempts an employer effect on January 1, 2014. The U.S. from the requirement if a collective Department of Labor also issued new bargaining agreement in place meets rules on personal attendants that take specified criteria. effect on January 1, 2015.

• Farm labor contractors—successor • Meal and rest periods—expansion liability: SB 168 makes a successor to heat illness recovery periods: SB farm labor contractor liable for wages 435 expands meal and rest break or penalties owed by a predecessor prohibitions to “recovery” periods farm contractor under certain taken to prevent heat illness. circumstances.

• D a m a g e s f o r m i n i m u m w a g e • Prevailing wages: A number of bills violations: AB 442 expands the signed this year relate to prevailing penalty available for citations issued wages. Employers that provide by the Labor Commissioner for failing services or construction work for to pay minimum wage to include a the government or public entities requirement that the employer pay must pay the prevailing wage, which liquidated damages to the employee, usually is significantly higher than the in addition to existing penalties. minimum wage. One notable bill (SB • Protections for exercising rights 54) expands payment of prevailing under Labor Code: AB 263 amends wages to privately financed refinery Labor Code Section 98.6, which construction projects. protects employees who assert Continued on page 8

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Small Business Year-end Review For small business owners the end of the year means more than holiday parties and last minute shopping, it’s also the time to get their business in order for the New Year. While it may be hard for small business owners to step back, reflect and plan for the coming year, doing so can put the business in a better competitive position come January 1st.

Many owners get caught up working in their business instead of on it. Following these five tips will put you in a strong position for 2014.

No. 1: Be your own worst critic It’s easy to pat your-self on the back and surround yourself with yes men and women, but, successful business men and women share a common trait: the ability to self-analyze.

Owners need to honestly ask themselves: did the business have a good year? What went well? What went wrong? And what are potential future opportunities to grow their business? Once they’ve answered these questions it’s time to put in place whatever needs to be done to change or achieve future goals.

No 2: Take the time to thank customers Your business is only as good as your customers, which is why small businesses should use the year end as an opportunity to say thank you to its best customers. Thanking every customer who walks through your door or uses your service can be time consuming but thanking those who bring in the profits can be a boon to future business. That small act can provide a huge ROI for your company.

Likewise, small businesses should never forget that an upset customer means revenue and/or profit for their competitors.

No 3: Acknowledge your employees Whether you are a three-person shop or 100 strong, it’s a good idea to acknowledge your employees at the end of the year with either a formal or informal review. Not only will it give you an opportunity to address poor performers and reward high performers but it also boosts morale and thus productivity.

Employees like to feel appreciated and recognized for their contribution to the success of the business.

No 4: Assess the viability of your marketing plan It’s easy to start a marketing campaign at the beginning of the year and then forget about it because you are simply too swamped to worry about it. But blowing it off into a New Year could mean you are missing the opportunity for new revenue. Take a pulse of your marketing plan by asking yourself if the plan is aggressive enough, is it reaching the right audiences and is it bringing in repeat business.

Also consider your options and other ways to spend your advertising dollars more effectively. For instance, is your social media efforts really paying off or would you be better off spending your money on a direct mail campaign. Many companies see marketing as an expense but it’s actually an investment and deserves your focused attention. Great marketing plans are created with an objective and results are measured against it.

No 5: Have end of year meetings with the accountant, attorney and other advisors Most business owners don’t check in with their accountants until tax time and don’t consult their attorney unless there is a legal issue, but the end of the year is a great time to get the perspective of

your trusted professionals.

Their perspective can be extremely valuable to an entrepreneur who has been chained to his or her desk all year.

Planning for a future you can’t predict is part of a business owner’s job, and these advisors can help you make smart decisions.

Small Business Checklist As we approach the end of the year, it’s time to review the results from this year and start to plan for the next. Here’s a helpful checklist: Things to do before December 31st • Look at your Profit & Loss report.

Where do you stand? If you have a larger than expected profit, are there any major purchases you should make now that can be depreciated?

Make sure you have the cash. Talk to your accountant if you are not clear of the depreciation rules.

• Verify loan accounts and clean them up if necessary.

• Verify your 1099 information is setup properly in your accounting system.

If you don’t have proper information from each vendor, ask for it now, then create a form to use every year.

• Begin to think about year end bonuses or special gifts. Will you give these this year or in January? It depends when you write the check.

• Look for fringe benefits you should report on W-2s. Some of these could include health & life insurance, transportation subsidies, moving expense reimbursements, educational reimbursement programs, and employee loans you’ve forgiven.

• Take a physical inventory of your products and make adjustments in your accounting system as necessary.

• Write a list of all the company’s major

accomplishments for the year. Be prepared to share this with your staff, they will appreciate it.

• Write out your goals and plans for the next year.

• Create budgets for the next year if you work on a calendar year fiscal basis.

• Check all of the links on your website to make sure they are active.

After January 1st • Reconcile all accounts – bank and credit cards – in your accounting system.

• Verify you’ve made all entries in Petty Cash. If you made the purchases last year, make sure to use that date.

• Verify you’ve made all entries for items you’ve paid for with personal funds.

• Print year end reports. At a minimum you should have a Profit & Loss Statement and a Balance Sheet.

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• Make depreciation entries (may need help from your accountant). You should have the following information on each item: date of purchase, purchase price, make, model, serial number, year, and whether it is new or used.

• Make any adjusting entries for accruals of payroll tax liabilities or pre-paid expenses (get help from your accountant).

• Print and mail payroll forms if you do it yourself (W-2, W-3, 940, 941).

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Discrimination/Retaliation Protections • Protection for military and veterans: AB 556 adds “military and veteran status” to the list of categories protected from employment discrimination under the Fair Employment and Housing Act. • Sexual harassment definition clarified: SB 292 clarifies that sexually harassing conduct does not need to be motivated by sexual desire.

• Whistleblower protections: SB 496 expands whistleblower protections to include reports alleging a violation of a local rule or regulation and to protect certain internal reports.

Immigrant Protections New protections will address retaliation against immigrant workers who complain about unfair wages or working conditions (AB 263, SB 666, AB 524). Privileges such as driver licenses for undocumented immigrants also were extended.

AB 60 requires the state Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to issue a driver license to an undocumented person who can prove identity and California residency and can meet all other licensing requirements, such as the written and behind-the-wheel exams. AB 60 takes effect January 1, 2015, or on the date the DMV director executes a specified declaration, whichever is sooner.

Leaves and Benefits • Time off for crime victims: SB 288 adds new protections for crime victims to take time off from work to appear in any court proceeding in which a right of the victim is at issue.

• Time off for victims of stalking and accommodation for domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking victims: SB 400 extends existing protections for victims of domestic violence or sexual assault to victims of stalking.

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Time off for emergency duty: AB 11 requires an employer with 50 or more employees to provide a temporary leave of absence of up to 14 days per calendar year for reserve peace officers and emergency rescue personnel to receive training.

Paid Family Leave benefits: SB 770 expands Paid Family Leave wagereplacement benefits for employees to include benefits for time taken off to care for a seriously ill grandparent, grandchild, sibling or parent-in-law. This law takes effect July 1, 2014.

San Francisco Family-Friendly Workplace Ordinance: The ordinance will require covered employers with employees working in San Francisco to consider requests for “flexible or predictable working arrangements to assist with care giving responsibilities.”

Background checks: AB 218 prohibits a state or local agency from asking an applicant to disclose information regarding a criminal conviction until after the agency determines the applicant meets minimum employment qualifications. There are specified exceptions. This law takes effect July 1, 2014.

Workers’ Compensation • AB 1309 limits the ability of professional athletes who work for out-of-state sports teams to bring workers’ compensation claims in California.

• AB 607 relates to death benefits for dependent children.

• AB 1376 relates to language assistance and interpreters.

• SB 146 deals with medical treatment and billing and copies of prescriptions.

• SB 809 involves reporting of controlled substances.

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community and we will be celebrating business through the years and beyond at this event!” stated 2013-14 Board President Bonnie Watje from ACRO Printing, Inc. Taking place from 4 to 7 p.m., the Expo will feature nearly 100 Chamber businesses representing a variety of industries as well as local organizations and restaurants. This event is free and open to the general public to attend.

“The Back to the Future Business Expo is a highly-regarded and wellattended event that allows businesses to showcase their unique services and products,” explained Expo cochair Rudy Hernandez from RMH Dance and Production. “In addition,” he continued, “the Expo allows you to make key business contacts, network

with attendees, gain visibility with Expo promotions, increase business credibility and sell your products/ services at the event.”

As always the Business Expo will feature a variety of food vendors representing some of Whittier’s finest restaurants, caterers and eateries. Free samples from each vendor’s menu will be showcased. Any restaurant or caterer interested in participating should call the Chamber office for details regarding a complimentary table at the Business Expo. Restaurants already signed up to participate are: California Grill, IHOP, Radisson Hotel Whittier and Catering by Herach & Ara. Another exciting feature of the Expo will be the $2,500 Cash Giveaway.

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committee members, board members and ambassadors for $25 each. Gain extra marketing for your business by purchasing $100 worth of raffle tickets and get a FREE Wall of Fame Sponsorship with your business name and logo! “The Wall of Fame is a great way to market your business whether you have a display table or not,” explained Watje. So get together with your co-workers, family or friends for your chance to win! For more ticket information, call the Chamber at (562) 698-9554. Also being raffled off the night of the Expo will be 4 Lakers/ Celtics basketball tickets with parking.

Anyone interested in purchasing an auction board square for $10 should also contact the Chamber office.

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Expo is one of the best business development tools around! We are expecting it to be a sell out event,” said Expo co-chair Elizabeth Martinez from Republic Services. Table prices range from $175 – $275 and 10’ x 10’ booth prices range from $275 – $395. In addition to the Wall of Fame, other marketing opportunities include participation on the passport, the mega marketing package, donations to the centennial prize pod.

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January 28, 2014 Bizarra Capital 12706 Philadelphia St.

May 27, 2014 Roadhouse Grill 15600 Whittier Blvd.

February 25, 2014 Portofino Ristorante Italiano 651 W. Whittier Blvd., La Habra

June 24, 2014

March 25, 2014 Seta dine:lounge 13033 Philadelphia St. April 29, 2014 Datillo Restaurant 6746 S. Greenleaf Ave.

Bon Appetit @ Whittier College

7214 S. Painter Ave. July 29, 2014 The 6740 6740 Greenleaf Ave. August 26, 2014 The Rusty Monk 6749 Greenleaf Ave.

September 30, 2014 El Tepeyac Cafe 13131 Crossroads Pkwy. South City of Industry, CA 91746 October 28, 2014 Lascari’s Italian Grill 16255 E. Whittier Blvd.

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Rio Hondo College 3600 Workman Mill Rd.

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Emeritus at Chateau Whittier 13250 E. Philadelphia St.

Mar. 19

Radisson Hotel Whittier 7320 Greenleaf Ave.

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City of Whittier – Community Center 7630 Washington Ave.

Great networking with nearly 200 people, great food and May 21 great fun!

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Wake Up Whittier is FREE July 16 for Whittier Chamber members. Prospective members and guests Aug. 20 pay $20 at the door.

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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 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, Dr. Yani uses the ProAdjuster to people are drawn to this new technique because of how gentle it is analyze a patient’s spine and pin-point and does not involve any twisting, especially in the neck. areas of nerve impingement syndrome causing malfunction and pain.

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...

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DE C Special Events in December: Pathways Support Group @ Red Cross Center (6706 Friends Ave., Whittier) 7 to 8:30 p.m. every Monday. FREE. Contact (562) 698-0304 for more information

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“Carousel of Trees, Trinkets & Treasures” Dinner Fundraiser @ Friendly Hills Country Club (8500 S. Villaverde Dr.) 5:30 to 9 p.m. $60 ticket.

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DEC 3

Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting @ The Oncology Institute for Hope and Innovation (8135 Painter Ave., Ste. 103) 4 p.m. FREE & open to the public! Call (562) 698-9554 for more information

DEC 5

Lambda Business League Monthly Meeting @ the Whittier Chamber Office (8158 Painter Ave.) 8:30 a.m. FREE. The Lambda Business League and Whittier Rio Hondo AIDS Project invite all local LGBTQ-owned/friendly business owners and representatives to join them for their December meeting. Contact Katie for information at (562) 698-9554

DEC 6

34th Annual YMCA Christmas Prayer Breakfast @ Radisson Hotel Whittier (7320 Greenleaf Ave.) 7 to 8:30 a.m. $20 per person/$160 for table of 8. Enjoy morning of fellowship as we ring in the Christmas season. Contact (562) 907-2727 for more information

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60th Annual Uptown Whittier Christmas Parade @ Greenleaf Ave. 10 a.m. to 12 noon. FREE. Holiday fun for the whole family! Contact the Whittier Uptown Association at (562) 696-2662 for more information “Miniature & More” Show Reception @ Whittier Art Gallery (8035 Painter Ave.) 3 to 5 p.m.

FREE. Live music and entertainment. Contact (562) 698-8710 for more information Christmas with Chorale Bel Canto @ East Whittier Methodist Church (10005 S. Cole Rd., Whittier) performances at 4 & 7:30 p.m. $20 adults, $17 seniors and $10 students.

Enjoy songs and carols of the season! Contact (888) 460-9222 for more information “The Nutcracker” @ Whittier High School, Vic Lopez Auditorium (12417 E. Philadelphia St.) 8 p.m. $25 for non-reserved seating. Sponsored by the Nouveau Chamber Ballet and the Rio Hondo Symphony Orchestra. For information call (714) 526-3862

DEC 8

“An Afternoon of Magic and Santa” @ Whittier Museum (6755 Newlin Ave.) 1 p.m. Donations for adults are $5, children $2 and kids under 5 years old are free. Presentation and magic show geared toward family audience. Contact the Whittier Museum at (562) 945-3871 “The Nutcracker” @ Whittier High School, Vic Lopez Auditorium (12417 E. Philadelphia St.) 2 p.m. $25 for non-reserved seating. Sponsored by the Nouveau Chamber Ballet and the Rio Hondo Symphony Orchestra. For information call (714) 526-3862

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“It’s A Wonderful Life” Live Radio Play @ Ruth B. Shannon Center for the Performing Arts, Whittier College (6760 Painter Ave.) showings at 3 & 7 p.m. $20 general admission; $15 for students and seniors. For ticket reservations call (562) 907-4833 Annual Christmas Concert @ First Friends Church (13205 Philadelphia St.) 3 p.m. FREE but donations are graciously accepted. Performance by the New Century Singers Whittier women’s chorus. For information call (562) 698-7394

DEC 9

“Deck the Halls” Holiday Decorating Party @ The Boys & Girls Club of Whittier (7905 S. Greenleaf Ave.) ALL DAY! FREE & open to all local businesses who would like to help decorate. Tree lighting ceremony will take place at 5 p.m. To register contact Deborah Arroyo at (562) 945-3787 x102

DEC 10

Holiday Lunchtime Mixer @ De Luca’s Italian Restaurant (16503 E. Whittier Blvd.)

11:30 a.m. $10 for Chamber members; $20 for non-members. Open to all local business owners for pre-holiday networking, food and fun! For more information or to RSVP contact Natalie at (562) 698-9554

DEC 11

Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting @ Whittier Auto Transmissions (13436 E. Lambert Rd.) 4 p.m. FREE & open to the public! Call the Whittier Chamber for more information at (562) 698-9554

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Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting @ The Whole Child Birth to Five Center (12225 Beverly Blvd.) 4 p.m. FREE & open to the public! Call (562) 698-9554 for information 30 th Anniversary Holiday Open House @ Heavenly Choice (534 N. Montebello Blvd.)

10 a.m. to 8 p.m. FREE & open to the public for make-up demonstrations, balloon twisting and complimentary gift-wrapping. Call (323) 728-2728 to learn more

DEC 13

Grand Re-Opening Celebration @ Bailey Street Kitchen (13010 Bailey St.) 5 p.m. Taste new menu items and enjoy drink specials with the Bailey Street staff! For information call (562) 464-0171 Drumming Circle @ First Christian Church Whittier (6355 S. Greenleaf Ave.) 7 to 8:30 p.m.

FREE. Bring your drum. Percussion instrument or just yourself! $5 donations appreciated. Call (562) 698-0556 for more information

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Navidad en Whittier @ The Shannon Center for the Performing Arts (6760 Painter Ave.) 8 p.m. $20 general admission, $15 for students and seniors. Make reservations by calling (562) 907-4203

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9 ways to go green for the holidays Do piles of crumpled wrapping paper make you cringe?

Do you pity the poor spruce that was sacrificed for the seasonal celebration? If you’re struggling with holiday wastefulness, here are a few suggestions from consumer expert Andrea Woroch on how to go green without going overboard.

1. No Paper Trail Sometimes gift giving is a risky endeavor. There’s always the possibility your judgment of sizing and style doesn’t match with the recipient. Luckily, returns are an option as long as you keep the receipt. If you don’t want the long paper printouts, ask about a digital receipt. Many locations of popular stores such as Gap, Nordstrom and Sears have this option available and will email your receipt instead.

2. Cut the Consumption According to the experts at Carnegie Mellon University, shopping online consumes less energy than shopping in-store approximately 80 percent of the time.

3. The Plastic Alternative With gift cards being the most requested holiday present again this year, a lot of PVC is going to wind up in landfills. However, Earthworks is doing its best to keep that from happening. Send them your empty plastic gift cards and they’ll make sure they get recycled.

4. Receive and Give Everyone knows it’s better to give than receive, especially when you don’t have to spend any money doing it. Since a recent CreditDonkey survey found 83 percent of respondents are okay with regifting, you might as well have at it. A regift means less wasted packaging, prevents a trip to the store and keeps more cash in your pocket.

5. Recirculate If you’re lacking in regiftable items, you can still put presents back in circulation shopping for hidden treasures at thrift stores. Not only does this method prevent unnecessary waste, your purchase often contributes to a worthy charitable cause.

6. Alternative Wrapping Environmentalism aside, do you ever really feel good about paying for a roll of paper you know will wind up in the trash almost instantly? It’s unlikely your present won’t be accepted because it’s not ornately wrapped, so look to other alternatives you can repurpose.

Newspaper is always an easy option, and some even prefer the look of gifts wrapped with a brown paper bag.

7. Online Options Everything important can be sent electronically these days, and Christmas cards are no exception. Save

time and paper by creating custom cards online.

8. Shop Selectively As a consumer, you have the power to choose where you want to spend your money. If environmental impact is a top concern, consider Newsweek’s list of the Greenest Retail Companies in the U.S. You won’t have to go out of your way to shop at some of the top-ranked stores.

9. Think Outside the Box Depending on how your family celebrates, a holiday get together can result in a large surplus of empty bottles and cans. It’s smart to bring an extra plastic recycling bin so there’s no confusion as to where empties go.

Andrea Woroch is a nationally-recognized consumer and money-saving expert who helps consumers live on less without radically changing their lifestyles. She has been featured among top news outlets such as Good Morning America, NBC’s Today, MSNBC, New York Times, Kiplinger Personal Finance, CNNMoney and many more. You can follow her on Twitter for daily savings advice and tips.

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OFFICE LIFE Outrageous excuses for missing work CareerBuilder released the results of its annual survey of the most outrageous excuses workers gave when calling in sick. Nearly one-third (32 percent) of the workers who participated in the survey said they called in sick when not actually ill.

Usually, a person just calls in sick with a tried-and-true excuse along the lines of “something I ate last night isn’t agreeing with me� or “I woke up with a migraine.�

But some employers who participated in the survey reported that they received entirely different excuses from employees: • Employee’s false teeth flew out the window while driving down the highway • Employee’s favorite football team lost on Sunday so needed Monday to recover • Employee was quitting smoking and was grouchy • Employee said that someone glued her doors and windows shut so she couldn’t leave the house to come to work • Employee bit her tongue and couldn’t talk • Employee claimed a swarm of bees surrounded his vehicle and he couldn’t make it in • Employee said the chemical in turkey made him fall asleep and he missed his shift

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• Employee felt like he was so angry he was going to hurt someone if he March 22, 2014 marks the Whittier Host Lions 18th came in Annual SIGHT for KIDS, ETC. Wine Tasting, Dinner • Employee received a threatening Event and Auction. phone call from the electric company This year’s event will again be held at the Whittier and needed to report it to the FBI Community Center beginning at 5:30 p.m. Sight for • Employee needed to finish Kids has become the Host Lions’ major fundraiser Christmas shopping and a very intricate part of the over $650,000 the • Employee’s fake eye was falling out club of 155 members has donated to the community of its socket over the past 5 years. Some of the benefactors of the • Employee got lost and ended up in clubs efforts have been the Boys and Girls Club of Whittier, another state PIH Health, YMCA, Interfaith Food Center, CAPC, Inc., American • Employee couldn’t decide what to Cancer Society, Intercommunity Counseling Center, scholarships for graduating wear seniors from the local Whittier High Schools and hundreds of eye exams for children and adults.

Checking Up The success from this event has been due to the overwhelming support of local restaurants who donate their specialty dishes to the event. Last year’s participating Thirty percent of the employers restaurants were Bailey Street Kitchen, Bambooze Sushi & Brew House, CafÊ n’ surveyed reported that they checked in Stuff Catering, Ciao Italia Ristorante, Cilantros Tacos, Dattilo Restaurant, Fronteras on employees who called in sick, and Mexian Grill & Cantina, JB’s Famous BBQ, Johnny Carino’s Italian Restaurants, those employers took various measures Manuel’s Original El Tepeyac CafÊ, New Canton Restaurant, Orchard’s Fresh to verify whether the employee’s absence Foods, Phlight Restaurant & Wine Bar, Portsmouth, Rocky Cola CafÊ, Sage was legitimate: Restaurant & Lounge, Seta dine : lounge, Spin Lounge, Steve’s BBQ, The 6740, • 64 percent required a doctor’s note The Bottle Room, Cal High Culinary Academy, Sweet Dreams Dessert Lounge, The • 48 percent called the employee Cat and the Custard Cup, Mr. V’s, Dal Rae, Summit House, Scotty’s, Clearman’s, • 19 percent checked the employee’s Seafare Inn & Silver Palace. social media posts Wines served were donated by Robert Mondavi, Beringer, Chateau Ste Michelle, • 17 percent had another employee call Cupcake, Paso Creek, Red Diamond, Xyzin, Brancott, 1805, Votre Sante, Columbia the sick employee Crest, Francis Coppola & Pedroncelli. • 15 percent drove past the employee’s There is a Silent and Live Auction as well as many great house. raffle prizes that make this casual and fun evening an event to look forward to.

Gail Cecchettini Whaley, CalChamber Sight For Kids starts at 5:30 p.m. and tickets will go on Employment Law Counsel/Content sale after the first of the year at a cost of $50.00 each.

Save the date for a this entertaining and community oriented event; a great way to support Whittier’s non-profit organizations.

For additional information call Al Compano at (562) 556-1967 or Alberto Montes de Oca at (562) 698-3386.

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As part of a special partnership with the CalChamber, the Whittier Chamber is currently taking pre-orders for the updated 2014 California and Federal Employment Poster. The CalChamber’s all-in-one poster contains the 16 required state and federal employment notices every California employer must post. CalChamber is a trusted source for California and federal compliance products, with more than 120 years of experience helping California business do business.

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AROUND TOWN Local organization expands its services to include two new locations in Whittier

Assistance League of Whittier Participates in the “National Make a Difference Day”

The Whole Child will present its “Birth to Five Center” program targeting infants & toddlers, ages 0-5 who are identified as high risk for abuse and/ or neglect, as well as those at high risk of adversity due to special needs.

The grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, December 12th, 2013 at 4 p.m. at 12225 Beverly Blvd. in Whittier.

The expanded services will also include services for parents who suffer from mental health issues and/or substance abuse. The creation of the “Birth to Five Center” was made possible by a generous grant from the BCM Foundation and First 5 LA. “It is only through the philanthropic support of generous donors such as the BCM Foundation and First 5 LA that The Whole Child can expand critically needed services to at-risk children,” said Charlene Dimas-Peinado, CEO, The Whole Child. “We are grateful for their forward thinking and vision to protect those most vulnerable.”

The second location is at Whittier High School – Integrated School Health Center. The Whole Child, Whittier High School, Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health and PIH Health have partnered to expand its role in providing ongoing behavioral health services to students on the Whittier High School Campus. The goal is to improve mental health and

The National Assistance League held their “Make A Difference Day” event as a way to engage the community in giving back and giving to children in need. The Whittier Assistance League participated in the event and collected new and slightly used children’s books throughout the month of October. At the end of the event, the books were donated to the Whittier Boys and Girls club to make a tangible difference in the lives of the children of Whittier.

health outcomes by promoting and implementing proven service models and prevention principles to adolescents and their families that build resiliency and increase protective factors, while decreasing the need for future mental health interventions.

The Whole Child continues to be an innovative center of excellence in mental health services in our community; the two newest locations will exemplify this vision and mission. The Whole Child looks forward to your participation in our celebration and commitment to serving our most vulnerable children.

The Whole Child will also be organizing their 22nd Annual Holiday Sharing of Gifts and welcome community members and business owners to join in spreading joy to children in Whittier. The organization is seeking donations including new, unwrapped toys for children ages 0-18 or cash donations which will allow for the purchase of personalized gifts for children in need. Please make checks payable to The Whold Child, 10155 Colima Rd., Whittier 90603. For more information please contact Rach el Beal at (562) 236-4696 or email rbeal@thewholechild.info.

East Whittier Lions Club invites community to join and make a difference The East Whittier Lions Club was chartered on January 27th, 1941 under the jurisdiction of The International Association of Lions Clubs. Lions Clubs International is the largest service club organization in the world. Its 1.35 million members in more than 46,000 clubs are serving communities in 207 countries and geographical areas around the globe. The Lions’ Club motto is “We Serve,” and so far this year they have participated in the Concerts in the Park series at Parnell Park and hosted a semiannual Rummage Sale. On October 4th and 5th the Lions teamed up with local Boy Scout Troop 958 once again at Popular Community Bank, East Whittier Branch, to collect donations in support of their White Cane Day Campaign. Proceeds from these events go back to East Whittier District students in need of eye glasses. The East Whittier Lions also support a program called Outstanding Freshmen where we recognize local high school students for their academic achievements. Upcoming events include service at the Cold Weather Shelter at the Whittier Church of God, the annual Children’s Christmas Breakfast and a Comedy Night fundraiser.

The Club meets at 7 a.m. every Friday at Mimi’s Café in the Whittwood Town Center. The third Friday of each month is an open invitation to visit the club, meet the members and enjoy breakfast and a program of interest. To learn more about the club and other projects, please contact Fran at (562) 945-6034 or “Like” the East Whittier Lions on Facebook.

SPIRITT Family Services thanks contributors On Friday, November 1, 2013, SPIRITT Family Services hosted a memorable fundraiser event honoring the Whittier Police Department, Los Angeles County Juvenile Court Judge Michael Nash, and the Mariachi Divas for their contributions to strengthening families and communities.

Approximately 175 guests arrived at Town Center Hall in the City of Santa Fe Springs to hear the sounds of the talented Mariachi Divas and enjoy food and wine samplings from a variety of restaurants located in Whittier and the San Gabriel Valley.

The pinnacle of the event was the heartfelt testimonial of a family that shared how SPIRITT helped them through a challenging time. The father, standing alongside his wife and children, relayed that SPIRITT taught them how to communicate with one another and love each other in a healthier way. The 14 year-old daughter thanked SPIRITT for providing her with a “new family.”

The event raised funds to support and sustain prevention and treatment programs for children, youth and families. It could not have been a success without all of the contributions from local individuals and restaurants.

A special thank you to the following restaurants for adding to the fun and success of the evening by contributing food and/or donation items for the

auction: The Bottle Room, California Grill, Datillo Ristorante, El Patio, El Sombrero, Geezers, In-N-Out Burger, La Pescadora, Manuel’s Original El Tepayac Café, New Canton Chinese Restaurant, Panera Bread, Rocky Cola Café, Señor Peppers, Starbucks Coffee, Tommy’s Burgers, Veracruz R e s t a u r a n t , Z u m a y a ’s M e x i c a n Café, and more. Also, to our valued event sponsors: American Medical Response, Cal Tech Labs Inc., Citrus Valley Health Partners, City of Whittier, Dilbeck Real Estate, DK Specialties, El Proyecto del Barrio, Inc., Every Business HR, Flores Photography, G7 CPA’s, Golden State Debt Services, Golden State Self Storage, Hispanic Outreach Taskforce, LA CADA, Mega Meeting, Michael Seril Fitness, MKH Testing & Inspection, Inc., PIH Health, RJ Computers, State Farm Insurance, Staub Metals, Sylvia Gonzalez, and Wells Fargo. A sincere thank you, on behalf of the Board of Directors, staff, and most importantly, the many families in need whom we serve!

SPIRITT Family Services provides family support services for all ages.

For more information about services, volunteer and donation opportunities, please contact (855) 714-8800 or visit www.spiritt.org.

Soto Brothers Band to perform at Shannon Center; proceeds to benefit Whittier City School District Come see the renowned Soto Brothers Band and support the teachers and children of the Whittier City School District. Our educational foundation is presenting an evening of Latin Funk and R&B with a high-energy choreographed stage show at 3 p.m. on Sunday, January 12, 2014 at the Ruth B. Shannon Center for the Performing Arts at Whittier College. Tickets are $50 for orchestra/mezzanine seating, and $25 for balcony seating. Tickets may be purchased from the Shannon Center box office at www.shannoncenter.org/wcsdef.htm or by calling (562) 907-4203. Don’t miss the excitement of Soto’s live performance! Thank you for supporting Whittier area schools. This is our seventh concert and your donations have helped fund libraries and classrooms with materials to engage all learners. Let’s keep up the momentum!

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AROUND TOWN The Rio Hondo Symphony & Nouveau Chamber Size matters at the Whittier Art Gallery Ballet Invite you to “The Nutcracker” The Whittier Art Association & Gallery public is very much invited! For more

The Whittier Historical Society & Museum invites you to attend “An Afternoon of Magic” and “Santa” by the Society of American Magicians Hall of Fame and Magic Museum on Sunday, December 8th, 2013. View a professionally staged magic show and see displays of antique, classic and historical magic apparatus, posters and memorabilia. The presentation is geared towards family audiences.

Doors open at 1 p.m. with curtain time scheduled for 2 p.m. Enjoy your visit to this unique, entertaining and educational institution located at 6755 Newlin Ave. (northwest corner of Philadelphia St.). Donations for adults are $5, children $2 and kids under 5 years old are free. For information please call (562) 945-3871.

Republican Chairman to speak at local women’s club California Republican Party Chairman Jim Brulte will be speaking at the Whittier Republican Women's Club lunch on Friday, January 10th, 2014 and everyone is welcome to attend. The event will be

hosted by Friendly Hills Country Club (8500 S. Villaverde Dr.) and reservations may be made for $20 per person by calling Carol at (626) 968-2125 no later than January 7th.

information please call John Williams at (951) 236-0862 Also at the Gallery: Monthly Life Drawing Group Reconvenes January, 2014.

Book Sale: Beautiful art books and other titles, donated by the members, and available for the donation you decide to make. These must be seen to be believed – come by!

The Gift Shop: Features textiles, jewelry, cards, prints, paintings and more by the Gallery’s award winning members.

Prices are deliberately kept low to enable the community to purchase fine art work at reasonable prices.

The WAA is a non profit organization and memberships and donations to the Gallery are tax deductible.

Visit the Whittier Art Association and Gallery, 8035 Painter Ave. in W h i t t i e r. F o r i n f o r m a t i o n c a l l (562) 698-8710. Hours are Wednesday through Sunday from 1 to 6 p.m.

New Century Singers welcomes community to Christmas concert Bells will be ringing, voices singing, inviting the community to get into the Christmas spirit on December 8th, 2013 at First Friends Church on the corner of Philadelphia and Washington avenues in uptown Whittier. The show begins at 3 p.m.

New Century Singers Whittier is a non-profit women’s chorus of 40 members which performs at community venues to raise funds for scholarships available to college students majoring in music. Concerts are free, however freewill donations are accepted. For scholarship donations contact Alice Villa at (323) 715-4481. For membership information contact Brigitta Weger at (562) 698-7394.

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This year, the event will be judged by the distinguished artist and teacher, BJ Lane, whose work was recently chosen to hang in the 2013-14 Senate Show at Sacramento. There will be paintings, drawings sculpture, jewelry and ceramics. A silent auction with no, or very low, starting bids on selected art is also planned. This is a chance to get some beautiful and affordable art for your holiday giving.

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The Rio Hondo Symphony & Nouveau Chamber Ballet will perform The Nutcracker at 8 p.m. December 7th, 2013, followed by a matinee at 2 p.m. December 8th, 2013, in the Vic Lopez Auditorium at Whittier High School, 124l7 Philadelphia, Whittier.

Tickets for non-reserved seating are $25. The Box Office will open one hour before the performances.

The non-profit ballet group took center stage October 28th, 2012, when the Rio Hondo Symphony performed its free “Arabesque” concert featuring Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf and Appalachian Spring.

The ballet company provides professional and pre-professional dancers with performance and educational opportunities. Choreographers, composers, artists and designers work together to provide cultural enrichment to the community.

Send checks, payable to Nouveau Chamber Ballet, to: Lois Ellyn Studio, 1090 W. Valencia Drive, Fullerton, CA 92833. The group rate for 15 or more is $15. Please call (714) 526-3862 for more information.

The Rio Hondo Symphony performs four FREE concerts each season for the enjoyment of the entire community. Visit www.riohondosymphony.org or the ballet website at www.nouveauchamberballet.com to learn more.

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NEW MEMBERS ATTORNEYS Stovall & Associates Michael Iglinski 7007 Washington Ave. Suite 221 Whittier, CA 90601 (702) 258-3034 iglinski@lesstovall.com www.lessstovall.com Stovall & Associates is a full service law firm that brings over thirty-five years of trial experience to every case. Their clients include individuals, businesses and professional organizations. At Stovall & Associates, their attorneys embrace the challenges presented to their clients by aggressively pursuing their interests. They carefully analyze their client’s legal issues, explain to their clients their options, and keep their clients informed of the development of their cases to ensure their legal needs are met. Mr. Stovall built his law practice on the recommendations and referrals from clients and friends. He is personally committed to providing quality representation to every one of his clients. Stovall & Associates’ professional staff serves their clients with integrity, consistency and honesty. Stovall & Associates practices in the areas of: Bankruptcy, Construction Claims/ Disputes, Corporations and Partnerships, Criminal Defense, Domestic Law, Employment Law, Personal Injury, Probate Law, Professional Malpractice, Real Estate Transactions and Workers Compensation.

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BANQUET FACILITIES The Ritz Gardens Banquets, LLC Diane Chaput 11201 First Ave. Whittier, CA 90603 Chaput.diane@yahoo.com www.ritzgardens.com Nestled in beautiful Los Angeles County, the Ritz Gardens offers delicious and beautiful chef-created catering menus and cakes, helpful professional event coordinators and fully-customizable decor options that have been pleasing eventgoers since they first opened their doors. If you have an upcoming event, they invite you to come explore their beautiful rooms, look through their all-inclusive event packages and discover how they can take any event, from formal to modern and professional to party, and make it extraordinary and affordable. Call Diane at (562) 902-8755 today for a consultation for your engagement party, wedding, corporate event, retirement party, graduation and quinceanera.

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COUNSELING Achieve Beyond Cindee Edrosa 8135 Painter Ave. Suite 200 Whittier, CA 90602 (562) 698-6600- x704 cedrosa@achievebeyondusa.com www.achievebeyondusa.com Achieve Beyond Pediatric Therapy and Autism Services was founded by Trudy Font Padron, PhD. Achieve Beyond is dedicated to providing quality English and bilingual evaluations and therapeutic and education services to children ages 0 to 5 years old. They use a family-centered and multilingual approach to ensure parents that their child’s developmental needs are met in a nurturing and supportive environment. Achieve Beyond understands the challenges of raising a child with development delays. It is particularly demanding for families that speak languages other than English. They provide a supportive environment for families from the initial evaluation process through the preschool and school age transitions.

Achieve Beyond is committed to matching clinicians with the cultural and bilingual needs of each family. They are determined to help each child achieve his or her highest potential. Their premise is based on the concept of inclusion, the crux of which involves the provision of services in the child’s natural environment. The Achieve Beyond team works closely with parents and other adults who spend a significant amount of time with the child to capitalize on the child’s existing network of family and community support. This approach results in more meaningful and well-rounded intervention for young children.

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