Business Focus - November 2016

Business Focus Chamber President Chris Hardeman greets Krista Cotton from Mr. Cotton’s Shaving Parlor and Oscar Hernandez from the Boys’ & Girls’ Club of Whittier

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Mayor Joe Vinatieri and Council member Fernando Dutra admire the special Whittier features, including items from the former Friendly Hills Lanes bowling alley, at the opening of the new BevMo! store

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New California Employment Laws for 2017 and beyond The 2016 California legislative session closed this year with Governor Jerry Brown signing several bills affecting employers. Below is a summary of the employment-related bills that were signed into law. Unless otherwise noted, changes to the law are effective January 1, 2017.

• Increased paid family leave and state disability benefits (AB 908): Effective January 1, 2018, state Paid Family Leave (PFL) and State Disability Insurance (SDI) wage-replacement benefits will increase to 60 or 70 percent of a participant’s wages (from the current level of 55 percent), depending on income level and up to the statutory cap. In addition, the current sevenday waiting period for PFL benefits will be eliminated as of January 1, 2018. PFL benefits, which are wholly funded by employee contributions, provide up to six weeks of wagereplacement benefits for bonding with a new child or to care for an ill family member.

• Salary history (AB 1676): In January 2016, the California Fair Pay Act became law, creating new gender pay equity protections under Labor Code section 1197.5. This bill expands the Fair Pay Act (also see

SB 1063, below) to specify that an individual’s prior salary cannot, by itself, justify a wage differential.

• Single-user restrooms must be “all gender” (AB 1732): Effective March 1, 2017, single-occupancy restroom facilities in any business establishment must be identified with signage as “all gender” facilities, rather than designated as male or female. A single-user restroom is a toilet facility with no more than one water closet and one urinal with a locking mechanism that is controlled by the user.

• Juvenile criminal history (AB 1843): Labor Code section 432.7 restrictions on inquiries regarding criminal history have been expanded to prohibit asking an applicant to disclose juvenile convictions.

Additionally, an employer may not: (1) ask an applicant to disclose information related to an arrest, detention, processing, diversion, supervision, adjudication, or court disposition that occurred while the person was subject to the process and jurisdiction of juvenile court law; or (2) seek from any source or utilize as a factor in determining any condition of employment any record concerning or related to an arrest,

detention, processing, diversion, supervision, adjudication, or court disposition that occurred while a person was subject to the process and jurisdiction of juvenile court law.

The bill makes a narrow exception for employers at a health facility to permit inquiry into an applicant’s juvenile criminal background if a juvenile court made a final ruling or adjudication that the applicant had committed a felony or misdemeanor relating to certain sex or controlled substances crimes within five years preceding the employment application, although inquiries regarding sealed juvenile criminal records are prohibited.

An employer at a health facility seeking disclosure of juvenile offense history under this exception will be required to provide the applicant with a list describing offenses for which disclosure is sought.

• Employment: property service workers (AB 1978): This bill will impact property service employers that employ janitors, including any individual working as an employee, an independent contractor, or a franchisee. Such employers will be required to register annually with the Labor Commissioner and pay set application and renewal fees for such

registration. Such employers will also be required to maintain for three years records of: names and addresses of all employees; hours worked daily by each employee; the wages and rate paid each payroll period; the ages of all minor employees; and any other conditions of employment.

• Wo r k e x p e r i e n c e e d u c a t i o n programs (AB 2063): This bill expands the opportunity to participate in a work experience education program for credit to students at least 14 years old (previously this only applied to students at least 16 years old). Also, students may now participate in a job shadowing experience for up to 40 hours (rather than the current 25 hours) if the school principal certifies that it is necessary Continued on page 9

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Public scoping meeting for the I-605 Corridor Improvement project to be held in Whittier Thursday, November 3, 2016 • 6:30 – 8:30 P.M. Palm Park Center • 5703 Palm Ave, Whittier, CA 90601 The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 7 invite you to attend a public scoping meeting regarding the proposed improvements on I-605 between I-10 and I-105. Metro and Caltrans are formally initiating public scoping meetings which will better inform the evaluation of possible improvements and the Project’s environmental studies.

Scoping meetings are an important step in the preparation of a Draft Environmental Impact Report/ Environmental Impact Statement (Draft EIR/EIS) in accordance with State and Federal requirements.

The Interstate 605 (I-605, the San Gabriel River Freeway) Corridor is one of the busiest and most congested transportation arterials in the Los Angeles area, between Interstate 10 (I-10) and Interstate (I-105). Continued growth in the region’s population and employment, as well as substantial projected growth

in goods movement, are expected to add further pressure to the existing traffic capacity and operations within this corridor. In order to ease congestion and plan for future growth, operational and safety improvements are needed for the benefit of the residents, businesses, travelers, and interstate commerce.

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 7, in collaboration with the Gateway Cities Council of Governments (GCCOG) and the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG), are proposing improvements along I-605 between I-10 and I-105 as part of the I-605 Corridor Improvement Project. In addition to improving I-605 within the corridor, the proposed project includes related improvements along State Route 60 (SR-60) from Santa Anita Av to east of Turnbull Canyon Rd and along Interstate 5 (I-5) from Florence

Av to Paramount Bl. The cities that are adjacent to the project limits are Baldwin Park, El Monte, City of Industry, South El Monte, Whittier, Downey, Norwalk, Santa Fe Springs, Pico Rivera, and parts of unincorporated Los Angeles County.

Stakeholders will have an opportunity to learn about the project and the environmental process, meet the team, ask questions, and provide valuable input. Each scoping meeting will follow the same format and will provide the same information.

For more information, contact Isidro Panuco, Project Manager, at 213) 922.4091 or i605corridor@ metro.net. Metro and Caltrans will be accepting comments regarding the project until December 1,2016.

Please email your comments to ron.kosinski@dot.ca.gov.

Visit the webpage for more information: metro. net/projects/i-605/.

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President Chris Hardeman

President Chris Hardeman, DialMed Home Care Immediate Past President Rudy Hernandez, RMH Dance & Productions President-elect & VP Membership Laurie Perschbacher, MAP Property Management & Property Services VP Administration Elizabeth Martinez, Republic Services VP Business Information Debra Legan, PIH Health VP Community Affairs La Donna Munier, Friendly Hills Bank VP Finance Greg Nicodemus, Credit Union of Southern California VP Networking and Marketing Gary Lee Martinez, The Traveling Traveler VP Special Events Carolyn Reggio, CAPC, Inc.

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November…the month of THANKS. I, myself, am thankful for a good job, a solid business, great employees, and for the opportunity to have it all, right here, in the wonderful City of Whittier.

I’m also thankful for our local economy, and for what it does to improve the lives of those who live here.

For those of you who shop online (which is most of you), you know you can purchase an item on Amazon and have it shipped to your door within 24 hours.

Easy, right? But better yet, you can shop right here in Whittier and have your items the very same day. Not only easy but the right thing to do! Our community boasts an abundance of stores that sell unique, quality products that are perfect for holiday shopping. And remember, when you shop from a small store you are helping a family put food on the table, providing haircuts for the kids and putting gas in the tank. In most cases, shopping locally is the way to go.

As business owners, we all strive to

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STAFF Executive Directors Carol Crosby & Lyn Carty Director of Membership Luis Regalado Member Relations Coordinator Jessica Reyes Bookkeeper Amber Lawrence Special Events Coordinator Courtney French

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 info@whittierchamber.com or call (562) 698-9554.

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increase revenue this time of year. As such, we need to be the examples for what local shopoholics look like! It all starts and ends with us. When you shop online, you satisfy your need to buy. But when you shop locally, you satisfy your need to buy and you strengthen the local economy, shape the character of the community and help create jobs. Please understand that I am not asking you to stop shopping online; that’s almost an impossibility in today’s world. But I am asking you to think before you make your next purchase: “Can I buy this locally, instead?” More often than not, the answer is yes.

I’m not one to brag, but I consider myself a master gift giver—it’s something I’ve enjoyed doing most of my life—and I’m proud to say I’ve been buying gifts locally, right here in Whittier, for many years. Here are a few holiday shopping ideas: • Sargent’s Sporting Goods. Every man needs a baseball glove or jersey.

• Mr. Cotton’s Shaving Parlor. Gift card for a stylish haircut, old time shave and a pampering.

• Frenchie’s Parlor. Gift certificate for a great haircut for men.

• The Wishing Well and Wonder Emporium. Unique, wonderful toys.

• Liquor Mart and BevMo. Special liquor gifts, craft beer is all the rage.

• Prado House Cigar and Havana House. Cigar gifts, why not?

• Rasmussen. Gas logs for your fireplace and Solaire Infrared Grills.

• Gift Certificates from any of our fabulous local restaurants.

• Ashley French Photography, Say Cheese Photography and Steven Burns Photography. Family photo package or holiday shoot.

• The Flag Shop. Patriotic or sports flags.

• The Little Shed. A great place to find unique treasures.

• Mexican Pottery, Tile from Gon’z Decorations and Casita Del Pueblo • Half off Books. Who wouldn’t want to re-read the classics?

• Daniels Tire, Gener Tire and Trusted Tire - keep your car rollin’.

• Rose Hills. The gift that keeps on giving.

An incomplete list? Absolutely. The Whittier Chamber has many more places to shop. Check our website or check the Uptown Association’s website for additional gift giving opportunities.

With the giving of thanks also comes an opportunity to give to those who may be less fortunate. There are many opportunities through our non-profit chamber members to help the homeless, the hungry, and the disadvantaged.

Whittier is a wonderful community that is made wonderful by its peoples’ big hearts and generous spirits. I am thankful to call Whittier my home. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.

$ TAX TIPS Repossession of Real Property Richard Scrivanich In general, you won’t be able to deduct any loss from the repossession of real estate which you have previously sold to a buyer in the form of a loan secured by the property. However, as explained below, in certain circumstances, you may have to report some gain.

Gain recognition rules. You will have to report gain to the extent the amount of money and the value of other property you were paid by the buyer before the repossession is greater than the amount of gain you have already reported on the sale. (Unfortunately, however, if the amount you received is less than your previously reported gain, you cannot report a loss.)

Example. Ron sells real estate for $100,000. His basis was $20,000 (thus his gain on the sale was $80,000). He was paid

a $10,000 down payment and was to receive nine more $10,000 payments, under an installment note he took from the buyer. After the first two payments were made, however, the buyer defaulted and Ron repossessed the property. He had $5,000 in expenses in connection with the repossession.

Ron was reporting his gain from the sale on the installment method. His gain percentage was 80% (sale price $100,000; gain $80,000), so he reported $24,000 of gain on the $30,000 in payments he received before default (the $10,000 down payment plus the first two $10,000 installment payments). When the property is repossessed, Ron reports $6,000 of gain: the excess of cash received before the repossession ($30,000) over the amount of gain previously reported ($24,000).

Gain limitation. Note that under a gain limitation rule, the gain to be reported on the repossession of real property can never exceed the original sale price minus (1) your original basis in the property, (2) the gain you recognized, and (3) your expenses of repossession. In the above example, this would be $100,000 minus $49,000

($20,000 + $24,000 + $5,000), which equals $51,000. So in the example, Ron would report the $6,000 gain without the limitation having an impact.

Basis of repossessed property. The basis of the repossessed property will be the basis you had in the debt, plus any gain you reported on the repossession, plus any expenses you incurred in connection with the repossession.

In the above example, Ron’s basis in the outstanding debt of $70,000 ($90,000 − two $10,000 payments) was $14,000.

This is because the gain portion of the debt was 80%, as noted above. Thus, the remainder (20% of $70,000, or $14,000) represents Ron’s basis in the debt. So, Ron’s basis in the repossessed property is $25,000: $14,000 + $6,000 (gain recognized) + $5,000 (expenses of repossession). Of course, Ron may have gain or loss if and when he resells the property.

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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President’s Massage................ 2 Tax Tips.................................... 2 Mayor’s Message...................... 4 10-4 Tips from the WPD ........... 5 Community Celebrations........... 5 Tasty Tuesday ........................... 7 What’s Cool In Your School ...... 8 Rose Hills Mixer ........................ 8 Wake Up Whittier .................... 10 Uptown Update ....................... 12 Restaurant Row ...................... 14 Member Marketplace .............. 15 Calendar ................................. 15 Around Town ........................... 16 Renewing Members ................ 17 New Members ......................... 19 Networking Quote ................... 19 Milestone Members................. 19

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GIVE YOURSELF THE GIFT OF NEW CUSTOMERS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON The busiest buying time of the year is fast approaching and you need to tap into the buying frenzy. How do you find customers, connect with them and offer your products and services in a way that makes their holidays fabulously festive and fun-filled? Do not miss this special social media workshop! We will expose the little known, and well proven keys to successful holiday promotions.

ROCK YOUR HOLIDAYS WITH THIS SPECIAL SOCIAL MEDIA WORKSHOP Friday, November 18 • 11:30 am—1:00 pm Whittier Chamber of Commerce office 8158 Painter Avenue, Whittier 90602 RSVP* at info@whittierchamber.com or 562 698-9554 *space is limited

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Congratulations to the Whittier Community Foundation and the Whittier Host Lions Club on another successful Spooktacular 5K Run & Walk on October 29. The race was a lot of fun and attracted over 2,000 runners from the local area. I always enjoy the pancake breakfast and seeing all of the creative costumes. The Whittier Community Foundation proceeds will go toward new fitness equipment at Michigan Park and the Whittier Host Lions Club proceeds will benefit Sight for Kids, a no-cost eye exam and eyeglasses service for underprivileged children in Whittier.

Thank you to everyone who participated or volunteered their time to make this such a fantastic community event.

Mark your calendar for the always popular Night at the Museum on Friday, November 18, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Whittier Museum. The fundraiser will include live performances and a silent auction, along with catering by The Knotted Apron. All proceeds will contribute to the programs, exhibits, and continued restoration and preservation of our local

museum. I hope to see you there.

The word gratitude comes to mind when I think of November, but Thanksgiving isn’t the only day to show your appreciation this month. First, let’s all take a moment to thank the men and women of the Whittier Police Department who protect us and keep our neighborhoods safe. At a time when so many officers have been lost to violence, I want to recognize our officers who make it their mission to keep us safe and truly appreciate them for their service. Second, please join us on the front lawn of City Hall at 9 a.m. on Friday, November 11, to thank our veterans for their service to our country. We are grateful for their sacrifices.

I also want to thank all of you who have chosen to invest in our community by opening a business here. Small Business Saturday, founded in 2010 by American Express on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, falls on November 26 this year. Recognized in 2011 by the U.S. Senate, the campaign continues to grow as more individuals, businesses and communities participate and encourage people to shop locally. According to the Shop Small website, over 95 million consumers shopped at small businesses – including restaurants, retailers and more – on Small Business Saturday last year. Additionally, total spending among U.S. consumers who were aware of Small Business Saturday increased 14

percent from $14.3 billion in 2014 to $16.2 billion in 2015. It’s no secret that shopping locally plays a significant role in the success of our local economy/ the City’s tax revenues, and we are hopeful that this year’s event will help Whittier business owners capitalize on sales that day. I’m proud to share that the Whittier City Council has issued an official proclamation declaring November 26, 2016 as Small Business Saturday in Whittier, further demonstrating our commitment to the local small business community. Businesses can download and customize free marketing materials for social media, websites and storefronts, and neighborhood champions can get involved by establishing welcome stations and scavenger hunts. I challenge you to commit to shopping locally this holiday season and throughout the year—it’s a great way to say thank you to our mom and pop’s and family-owned businesses for working hard to keep their doors open day after day. Our small businesses are part of what make this community so unique and we will all feel the difference if we each do our part to support them.

BevMo! and Aldi are both officially open for business at the former Friendly Hills Bowl site and each store has something to offer everyone. Make sure to stop by and take a peek inside.

In the New Year we’re also looking forward to businesses like Orchards Supply Hardware, Ulta Beauty and

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Home Goods at the Friendly Hills Marketplace, Old Navy and Chick-fil-A at the Whittwood Town Center, and SuperMex in Uptown.

Don’t forget that the Whittier Uptown Association hosts the annual Holiday Sonata on Saturday, December 3. The Holiday Sonata is a great opportunity to get in the spirit of holidays and shop in Uptown. The event will include jolly carolers and horse drawn carriage rides from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. throughout Uptown. The kids can visit Santa Claus at Santa’s Village and Uptown merchants will host open houses with holiday treats for the whole family. And mark your calendar for the annual Christmas Parade coming up on Saturday, December 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon.

Have a grateful and wonderful Thanksgiving… we have much to be thankful for!

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Auto Theft Prevention Auto theft continues to be one of the City of Whittier’s most popular crimes.

Taking simple precautionary measures can help to minimize your chances of becoming an auto theft victim. In the United States a vehicle is stolen an average of every 33 seconds. Not only does auto theft cost the victim time and money, but it costs society, because it drives insurance premiums up and many times stolen vehicles are used to commit other violent crimes such as drive-by shootings, robberies, and burglaries.

Car thefts seem to occur with greater frequency where large groups of cars are parked for extended periods of time in places such as shopping centers, fitness centers, sporting events, movie complexes, and large apartment

complexes. However, car thefts can occur anytime -- at random on different days of the week and times of the day, depending on the locations.

According to the Auto Insurance Organization, 50% of stolen cars are left unlocked by the owner and 15% have keys in the ignition, making it very easy for a car thief to complete the crime without making a noise or attracting attention. Some vehicles are more desirable than others by car thieves, either for joy rides, or specialty replacement parts. In California, the National Insurance Crime Bureau ranked the Honda Accord as the most stolen vehicle in California for 2014, followed by Honda Civic, Ford F-series trucks, Chevrolet full-size trucks,

Toyota Camry, Dodge Ram trucks, Toyota Corolla, Nissan Altima, Dodge Caravan and the Chevrolet Impala.

Below are some tips you can use to avoid being the victim of a car theft: • Never leave your car running unattended, even to dash into your home, a business, store, etc.

• Never leave any keys in the car or ignition, inside a locked garage, or in hide-a-key boxes; • Always roll up your windows and lock the car, even if it is parked in front of your home; • Never leave valuables in plain view, even if your car is locked. Put them in the trunk out of sight. Do not leave

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your garage door opener in a vehicle parked outside of the garage; Always park in high-traffic, welllighted areas, if and when possible; Look into the purchase of a vehicle theft tracking/security system, especially if you own one of the frequently stolen model vehicles; Never leave personal identification documents, vehicle ownership title, or credit cards in your vehicle; If you must leave your key with a valet, attendant, or mechanic leave only the ignition key. Make sure you are dealing with a reputable firm; If your vehicle is stolen, report it to the police immediately.

Michael Davis is a Captain with the Whittier Police Department and can be reached at (562) 567-9253 or via email at mdavis@cityofwhittier.org.

COMMUNITY CELEBRATIONS

Blaze Pizza at the Quad received great support from the Chamber, City of Whittier staff and elected officials and Whittier’s first responders

The staff at Blaze Pizza are awesome and ready to make your next delicious, custom-made pizza

Cheryl Estep celebrated the 15th anniversary of the State Farm Insurance Agency with clients, staff and Chamber friends

Ronin BBQ, located on Painter Avenue, just north of Whittier Blvd., serves delicious BBQ sandwiches and teriyaki bowls

Chamber board members and Ambassadors, City of Whittier elected officials, legislative reps and the community came out to celebrate the opening of the new BevMo! store in Whittier

New business Mr. Cotton’s Shaving Parlor offers men a chance to be pampered with relaxing shaves, manicures and pedicures

Trusted Tire & Service, located at the corner of Telegraph Road and Leffingwell, provides excellent customer service and care for your vehicle.

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1 - Screening Tenants This is the most important step you can take as a landlord. Verifying their credit, criminal and eviction history is a crucial part of this process. With the current eviction laws, when a tenant is evicted, they can get their case sealed so it wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t show up on the eviction search. Verify current and previous landlord and listen for what they say. If they are vague, it could be a red flag.

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The Whittier Chamber is deeply saddened by the loss of Toyota of Whittier owner Curt James. Curt was a community leader and a supporter of many local organizations. He was a kind and generous person who was respected by all.

We send our condolences and love to the entire James family.

Curt James is presented with a Katana sword by a Toyota of Whittier official

Sally and Curt James present a donation to Oscar Hernandez from the Boys’ & Girls’ Club of Whittier Joey Duran and his staff at El Tepeyac Café and Tequila Sports Bar were wonderful hosts of the Chamber’s Tasty Tuesday networking lunch in September

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WHAT’S COOL IN YOUR SCHOOL East Whittier City School District Aces State Exams East Whittier City School District students outperformed state and county averages and showed substantial improvement on their yearover-year performance in the state’s second round of standardized testing on the new California Standards for English language arts (ELA) and math, according to a state report.

The two tests are the focal point of the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP), administered to grades three through eight. The exams, created by the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium, assess writing, criticalthinking and problem-solving skills far beyond the scope of California’s previous standardized tests.

The new test scores offer the first chance for schools to track growth in student understanding of the California Standards, implemented three years ago.

The standards focus on student-driven instruction, collaboration, integration of technology and critical thinking.

“We are incredibly proud of the performance of our students,” East Whittier City School District Superintendent Mary Branca said.

“We have an amazing team working hard to help our students achieve academic excellence.”

At two of their middle schools, students receive intensive reading intervention through a program called Read 180, which provides reading instruction for students reading below two or more grade levels. There is also block scheduling intervention, which allows for smaller class sizes and a strategic instructional plan designed to fill any academic deficiencies that may be preventing students from accessing grade-level materials in their other core subjects.

Enjoying the Joint Chamber Mixer were Caroline Kuntz and Brett Graham from Graham Productions, Kori Kapaldi from CAPC, Inc., Kim Praster from Lady Bugs Environmental Termite & Pest Control, and Mike Chanes from M & M Sports Massage

Bryan Tabizon, Antionette Lou, Bruce Lazenby and Osbin Cordon from Rose Hills Memorial Park & Mortuary were the hosts of the Joint Chamber Mixer at SkyRose Chapel

Santa Fe High Students Make Blankets for Children in Need as Part of Gratitude Project Over the last three years, Santa Fe High School students, staff and community members have gathered once a month to create handmade fleece blankets that are donated to local organizations serving children in need.

Since then, the school has thus far donated more than 700 blankets, inspiring more students to partake in the ongoing community service project, called the Gratitude Project.

“By bringing together students, staff and community, we are demonstrating to students that we are a stronger force together than by ourselves,” said counselor Cheryl Redgate, who launched the program along with the counseling team in 2013. “We really can do something to impact the lives of others who need help and this is just one way to reach out.”

When the program first started, the Santa Fe counseling team held a letter campaign to raise donations of money, time and material from local businesses and organizations. The school’s PTA, staff and 15 businesses and organizations donated nearly $3,000 to the cause.

Approximately 45 to 75 students, individually and from a variety of campus service clubs, gather over their lunchtime to cut and knot the blankets, producing 20 to 40 blankets each session. District retiree Sue Caldera

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“I think our kids are empowered by the knowledge of what they can do for other people,” Redgate said. “No matter what may be happening in our students’ lives, we hope that they are learning that they can make a difference to others. By working together for this cause, we will touch people we don’t know as well as people who are close to us. We’re a family at Santa Fe and feel it is important to reach out in our world.”

Blankets are donated to the PIH Health Hospital in Whittier, Long Beach Memorial Children’s Hospital, Ronald McDonald House in Long Beach, Santa Fe Springs Relay for Life Cancer Society, and staff, children and students who are hospitalized or critically ill.

“While we always focus on providing our students with rigorous academics, we also want to instill in them a sense of community service that helps them be the best people they can be,” Principal Craig Campbell said.

Students and community members are invited to make blankets on Wednesdays, Nov. 16, Dec. 14, Jan. 18, Feb. 15, March 15, April 12 and May 17 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

For more information, call Cheryl Redgate at (562) 698-8121, ext. 4033.

Chamber board members Chris Hardeman, Dr. Ramsey Ezaki, Kim Praster and Bryan Tabizon enjoyed the Rose Hills Mixer

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Continued from Front Page New California Employment Laws for the pupil’s participation in a career technical education program.

• Overtime compensation: teachers (AB 2230): Under current law, private school elementary and secondary school teachers may be considered exempt from overtime if they satisfy certain duties and are paid a salary equivalent to two (2) times the State minimum wage. AB 2230 will suspend the earnings standard until July 1, 2017 and then impose new, lower salary standards for such teachers. Starting July 1, 2017, the minimum salary that may be paid to a private school elementary or secondary school teacher will be no less than the lowest salary offered by any school district in the State, or no less than 70 percent of the lowest schedule salary offered by the school district or county in which the private school is located.

• DLSE enforcement authority (AB 2261): The Department of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) will have broad independent authority under Labor Code section 98.7 to bring an action against an employer who terminates or discriminates against an employee in violation of any law under the Labor Commissioner’s jurisdiction.

The DLSE can bring an action with or without an employee complaint.

• Notice of domestic violence leave and accommodation rights (AB 2337): Employers will be required to provide written notice to new employees, and to current employees upon request, of the time off and accommodation rights under Labor Code sections 230 and 230.1 protecting victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking.

The Labor Commissioner, no later than July 1, 2017, must develop a

model notice that employers can use, and employers will not be required to comply until this sample is available.

• Wage statements for exempt employees (AB 2535): This bill clarifies that an itemized wage statement for certain exempt employees need not show the employee’s “total hours worked.”

The new provision is applicable to employees who fall under the executive, managerial, professional, outside sales, or computer software professional (provided they are paid on a salary basis) exemptions pursuant to any IWC Wage Order.

It also applies to, as provided in an applicable Wage Order: parents, spouses, children, or legallyadopted children of the employer; participants, directors, and staff of a live-in alternative to an incarceration rehabilitation program for substance abuse; exempt crew members of licensed commercial passenger fishing boats; and participants in national service programs.

• Minimum wage violations (AB 2899): An employer that is seeking a writ of mandate to contest a Labor Commissioner citation regarding failure to pay minimum wages will be required to first post a bond with the Labor Commissioner. The bond must be issued in favor of the unpaid employee and in an amount equal to the unpaid wages, liquidated damages, and overtime compensation assessed, excluding penalties. Proceeds would be forfeited to the employee if the employer fails to pay the amounts owed within 10 days from the conclusion of the proceedings.

• Unfair immigration-related practices (SB 1001): New Labor Code section 1019.1 will make it an “unfair immigration-related practice” to do any of the following in the

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course of verifying authorization to work: (1) request more or different documents than required under federal law to verify work authorization (the I-9 process); (2) refuse to honor documents tendered that on their face reasonably appear to be genuine; (3) refuse to honor documents or work authorization based on the specific status or term that accompanies the authorization to work; or (4) attempt to reinvestigate or re-verify an incumbent employee’s work authorization using an unfair immigration-related practice. Individuals who suffer an unfair immigration-related practice can file a complaint with the DLSE for enforcement, and violations carry a penalty of up to $10,000.

Domestic work employees (SB 1015): The Legislature passed the Domestic Worker Bill of Rights effective July 1, 2014. The law changed wage and hour rules for domestic workers (nannies, childcare providers, caregivers, personal attendants, housekeepers, cooks, and other household workers) who provide services related to the care of people in the home, or who maintain private households or their premises. The law was set to expire on January 1, 2017. SB 1015 renewed the Domestic Worker Bill of Rights, making it a permanent fixture of California law.

Pay equity based on race and ethnicity (SB 1063): The new Wage and Equality Act extends California’s Fair Pay Act protections in Labor Code section 1197.5 to race and ethnicity, such that it will now be unlawful to pay employees less than employees of another race or ethnicity for “substantially similar work.”

Retirement savings plan (SB 1234): SB 1234 will require private employers with five or more employees that do not offer a 401(k) plan or similar retirement savings plan to enroll their employees in the new California Secure Choice Retirement Savings Program.

Employers will not be required to make contributions, but eligible employees will be automatically enrolled unless they elect to opt out of the program. Employers that fail to offer the program to eligible employees will be assessed a penalty by the Employment Development Department (“EDD”).

The initial penalty will be $250 per eligible employee if noncompliance extends beyond 90 days, and will increase to $500 after 180 days of noncompliance. Employers with fewer than five employees will have the option to participate in the program.

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However, it does not apply where the employee is individually represented by legal counsel in negotiating the terms of an agreement with respect to choice of law or forum.

Getting Ready In light of these new laws, employers should consider the following action steps: 1. Update the employee handbook and all employment documents for compliance with all new laws for 2017.

2. Train HR staff and managers on new employment laws.

3. Expand pay equity audits to include review of wage disparities based on race and ethnicity, in addition to gender.

4. Ensure that prior salary is not relied upon to justify gender pay disparities. Employers should also consider eliminating from the application and hiring process questions seeking an applicant’s prior salary history.

5. Review employment contracts that are required as a condition of employment for employees who live and work in California. Provisions that require adjudication (litigation or arbitration) outside of California or application of non-California law should be removed, unless the employee is independently represented by counsel in the negotiation of such provisions.

6. Prepare to notify applicants, as well as current employees upon request, of rights to time off and reasonable accommodations for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking.

7. Update employment application forms and all hiring processes to eliminate questions that may request juvenile criminal history.

8. Review I-9 work authorization procedures to ensure they are being carefully followed in all hiring and reverification situations, to avoid “unfair immigration-related practice” violations.

9. Install signage at all singleoccupancy restrooms to indicate that they are “all gender.”

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New State Law Requires All Employers to Electronically File and Pay to the EDD Assembly Bill (AB) 1245, authored by Assembly Member Ken Cooley and sponsored by Small Business California, extends to all employers the requirement to electronically submit employment tax returns, wage reports, and payroll tax deposits to the Employment Development Department (EDD) beginning January 1, 2017.

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Increased data accuracy in comparison to paper forms.

Protected data through encryption that is more secure than paper forms.

Reduced cost of printing, mailing, and document storage.

Elimination of lost mail.

AB 1245 will be phased-in over a two-year period to offer employers ample time to prepare. The new law extends electronic filing and payment requirements to employers on the following timelines: • •

January 1, 2017 - Employers with 10 or more employees.

January 1, 2018 - All employers.

Visit www.edd.ca.gov/e-Services_for_Business or contact the EDD Taxpayer Assistance Center at (888) 745-3886 for more information.

Chamber board President Chris Hardeman thanks Oscar Gil from Family Church for hosting the October Wake Up Whittier

Only at the Whittier Chamber will you be entertained by members like Shane Cadman who played the harmonica during his plug pass at Wake Up Whittier!

The Nonprofit Network, a new program for nonprofits and service clubs in and around Whittier, was a smashing success with over 40 organizations represented at the kick off meeting

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UPTOWN UPDATE Celebrate the Holidays in Historic Uptown Whittier The Whittier Uptown Association invites the community to spend quality family time in Historic Uptown Whittier this holiday season. Join us on December 3 from 4pm – 9pm for the 24th Annual Holiday Sonata. The event is highlighted with horse-drawn carriages and a Vintage Trolley that ride down Greenleaf Ave. This event also includes holiday entertainment and choirs provided by our local dance schools and high schools featuring Whittier HS, Dexter MS, Hoover Elementary, St. Paul HS, Boys & Girls Club, Studio Danza, Claylee’s Dance Academy, and STC Foundation Dance Team, to name just a few.

The Holiday Sonata is a kick off for the holiday season. As you stroll through Uptown Whittier, many businesses invite you to stop by their boutique or restaurant for a hot beverage or holiday treat. Many will offer holiday gift ideas and several include free gift wrapping with purchase.

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Uptown Whittier is the 64th Annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 10th from 10am to noon.

The parade will start at Hadley Street and travel down Greenleaf Avenue to Mar Vista. We are excited to have Ginny Ball, a resident and community philanthropist, as the Parade’s Grand Marshall. This year’s parade has over 120 entries from throughout Southern California, including local dignitaries, dancing horses, floats, performing groups, and marching bands.

We invite the entire community to “shop local,’ support our restaurants and enjoy holiday events with the entire family in our beautiful historic community. Visit our website www.whittieruptown.org for more details, parade applications, Sonata “Stop Map” for carriage ride locations and entertainment areas.

For additional questions, visit our office at 6717 Bright Ave, Whittier 90601 or call (562) 696-2662 Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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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 Ultralign and it’s the newest version of the Proadjuster which is the latest, stateof-the-art 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, shoulders 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 wary.

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 nerve interference causing any of the following conditions, the ProAdjuster may be the answer you’ve been looking for...

• Neck & Shoulder pain • Poor Circulation • Low back pain • Sciatic pain • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome • Arthritis • Headaches • High Cholesterol • TMJ Problems • Fibromyalgia • Scoliosis • High Blood Pressure • Sports Injuries • Planter Fascitis • Knee or hip pain • Diabetes 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. Be one of the first five callers and you will also receive an examination that can show the areas of your stress and how it’s affecting your body for only $89 (reg. $250). If you are not completely delighted with the services, you pay nothing! This technological marvel can help you return to a healthier lifestyle. You may no longer have to live with a persistent, painful condition. Call (562) 698-1275 today!

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Several studies have shown that when you buy from an independent, locallyowned business, rather than a nationally-owned businesses, significantly more of your money is used to make purchases from other local businesses & service providers which strengthens the economic base of the community.

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Non-profit organizations receive on average 250% more support from smaller business owners than they do from large businesses.

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Untitled exhibit @ Whittier Art Association & Gallery (8035 Painter Ave.) Wednesday through Sunday from 1 to 6 p.m. Featuring various artists. Free. For more information call (562) 698-8710

November 16 - 26

The Wow of Wearable Art exhibit @ Whittier Art Association & Gallery (8035 Painter Ave.) Wednesday through Sunday from 1 to 6 p.m.

Featuring various artists. Free. For more information call (562) 698-8710

November 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 & 19 The Dining Room @ Whittier Community Theatre (7630 Washington Ave.) 8 p.m. Enjoy the theatre production of The Dining Room by A.R. Gurney. Adults: $15; discounts available for seniors, students & active military. For more information call (562) 696-0600

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The Complete Works of William Shakespeare @ Ruth B. Shannon Center (6760 Painter Ave.) 7:30 p.m. Enjoy all of Shakespeare’s 37 plays in 97 minutes. General admission $15; seniors $10. For more information call (562) 907-4200

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Veterans job fair @ Rose Hills (3888 Workman Mill Rd.) 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Veterans can receive free haircuts, resume assistance and learn about job opportunities. Free. For more information call (562) 205-4656

Nov 4

Certified Farmers Market @ Uptown Whittier (Philadelphia St. and Bright Ave.) 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Purchase farmfresh produce from local vendors. Free admission. For more information call (562) 696-2662

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“Untitled” reception @ Whittier Art Association and Gallery (8035 Painter Ave.) 3 to 6 p.m. Come out and meet the artists. Free. For more information call (562) 698-8710 John Gabriel-Magic Redefined @ Ruth B. Shannon Center (6760 Painter Ave.) 7 p.m. Enjoy magic by John Gabriel.

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CalHi Marketplace Community Event @ California High School (9800 Mills Ave.) 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Meet Elmo and Cookie Monster. Vendors are welcome. Free admission. For more information call (714) 310-8205

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Wake Up Whittier @ Parnell Park (15390 Lambert Rd.) 7:30 to SCORE Consultations @ The Whittier 9:30 a.m. FREE for Whittier Chamber Chamber Office (8158 Painter Ave.) members; $20 for non-members. Call 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. SCORE mentors will (562) 698-9554 for more information help you and your business open new markets, reach new customers, and achieve new goals. By appointment Thanksgiving at The Club @ Boys & only. FREE. To make an appointment Girls Club of Whittier (7905 Greenleaf Ave.) 5 to 8 p.m. Join the Boys & Girls call (626) 593-1120 Club of Whittier as they give thanks with the members and families of their Stroll and Art Scene @ Historic Uptown organization. For more information call Whittier 5 to 9 p.m. Meet local artists (562) 945-3787

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The Complete Works of William Shakespeare @ Ruth B. Shannon Center (6760 Painter Ave.) 2 p.m.

Enjoy all of Shakespeare’s 37 plays in 97 minutes. General admission $15; seniors $10. For more information call (562) 907-4200 CalHi Marketplace Community Event @ California High School (9800 Mills Ave.) 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Meet Peppa Pig. Vendors are welcome. Free admission. For more information call (714) 310-8205

Nov 22 SCORE Consultations @ The Whittier Chamber Office (8158 Painter Ave.) 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. SCORE mentors will help you and your business open new markets, reach new customers, and achieve new goals. By appointment only. FREE. To make an appointment call (626) 593-1120

and musicians at different businesses and restaurants. Presented by Friends of Uptown. Free. For more information FREE Business Seminar @ Whittier Chamber office (8158 Painter Ave.) call (562) 464-3636 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. “Rock your W H I T T I E R C H A M B E R O F F I C E holidays with great marketing” CLOSED. HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Ribbon Cutting @ Ravello Bar & Grill presented by Mark Mikelat. FREE & (6746 Greenleaf Ave.) 4 p.m. Join us open to business professionals. To for networking and light refreshments. RSVP call (562) 698-9554 Certified Farmers Market @ Uptown Free & open to the public. For more Whittier (Philadelphia St. and Bright Certified Farmers Market @ Uptown Ave.) 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Purchase farminformation call (562) 698-9554 Whittier (Philadelphia St. and Bright fresh produce from local vendors. Free Ave.) 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Purchase farm- admission. For more information call WHITTIER CHAMBER OFFICE CLOSED fresh produce from local vendors. Free (562) 696-2662 IN OBSERVANCE OF VETERANS DAY admission. For more information call (562) 696-2662

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Certified Farmers Market @ Uptown Whittier (Philadelphia St. and Bright Ave.) 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Purchase farmfresh produce from local vendors. Free admission. For more information call (562) 696-2662

Nov 12

Let’s Knock it Out of the Park @ Dodger Stadium (1000 Vin Scully Ave.) 5 to 9 p.m.

Make a difference in the lives of children battling cancer with From Maddi’s Closet.

General admission $100; VIP $150 For more information call (562) 947-3094 The Felici Piano Trio @ Ruth B. Shannon Center (6760 Painter Ave.) 7:30 p.m.

Enjoy an exciting musical performance.

General admission $25; seniors $20. For more information call (562) 907-4200

Nov 13

The Dining Room @ Whittier Community Theatre (7630 Washington Ave.) 2 p.m.

Enjoy the theatre production of The Dining Room by A.R. Gurney. Adults: $15; discounts available for seniors, students & active military. For more information call (562) 696-0600

Nov 29

Night at the Museum @ Whittier Museum (6755 Newlin Ave.) 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Experience great wine, beer and festive food while listening to toe-tapping music. $40 for Museum members; $50 for nonmembers. For more information call (562) 945-3871

Ta s t y Tu e s d a y @ C r e p e s & Grapes Cafe (6560 Greenleaf Ave.) 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy business networking and great food! $10 pre-registration; $15 at the door; $20 for non-members. Call (562) 698-9554 for more information or visit www.whittierchamber.com

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“The Wow of Wearable Art” reception @ Whittier Art Association and Gallery (8035 Painter Ave.) 3 to 6 p.m. Come out and meet the artists. Free. For more information call (562) 698-8710

It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play @ Ruth B. Shannon Center (6760 Painter Ave.) 7:30 p.m. Enjoy the classic holiday film adapted into a live performance radio play. General admission $20; Seniors $25. For more 32nd Annual Broadoaks School Holiday information call (562) 907-4200 Auction Fundraiser @ Friendly Hills Country Club (8500 S. Villaverde Dr.) 7:30 to 11 p.m. Proceeds go directly toward materials and supplies for the classroom and learning environments.

Pre sale tickets $10; at the door $25.

For more information call (562) 907-4250

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AROUND TOWN Assistance League of Whittier presents Carousel Home Tour TM

This biennial fundraising event will feature two gorgeous historic Whittier homes. The beautiful homes of Patty Thomas, 9045 Painter, and Bob and Judi Henderson, 5657 Citrus Ave, will be decorated with holiday and unique gift items. All decorations at each home will be available for purchase. This a great opportunity to get your shopping done for the holidays. The tours will take place on Friday, December 2 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, December 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, December 4 from 12 to 3 p.m. with a $1,000 money tree opportunity drawing at 2 p.m. Tickets are $35 per person and they include the home tours, refreshments and the ability to shop at both homes and the Country Store at the Assistance League Chapter House. Tickets can be purchased online at whittier.assistanceleague.org, at Bargain Bin Thrift Shop, 6339 Greenleaf Ave., or Teri Medina’s Really Great Stuff Shop, 14402 E. Whittier Blvd.

The Carousel Home Hour is the Assistance League’s major fundraiser providing funds for many philanthropic projects including: • Operation School Bell® which empowers students-in-need by providing vouchers to purchase school-appropriate clothing at neighborhood Target stores • “To Tell the Tooth” provides an educational and entertaining puppet show which teaches second grade students the importance of “brushing up” on good dental hygiene habits • Wee Wardrobe provides layettes for newborns at PIH Health Hospital - Whittier to be distributed to mothers without basic items for their newborns • Operation Holiday provides Christmas dinners and wrapped gifts to families recommended by the Whittier Salvation Army Transitional Living Center The Assistance League of Whittier appreciates the community’s support. For more information contact Linda Eagen at (605) 370-4672 or alwhittier@verizon.net

Two shows to be featured at Whittier Art Association and Gallery during November

Whittier Community Theatre proud to present The Dining Room In this slice-of-life play, a single dining room set is the center of 18 vignettes revealing facets of the lives of the owners.

A small group of actors take on the ever-changing roles, varying in age from children to the elderly, snobby to idealistic, traditional to progressive. Some scenes are funny, some touching but, ultimately, they come together to create “a theatrical experience of exceptional range, compassionate humor and abundant humanity.”

The show opens Friday, November 4, and will play Fridays and Saturdays

“Knock it Out of the Park” Dinner and Fundraiser From Maddi’s Closet is sponsoring a fundraiser to benefit children fighting cancer on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at the exclusive Stadium Club in the Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles. The theme for this year’s event is “Knock it Out of the Park”.

“It’s a very exciting venue and program,” stated founder Donna Holmes as she described the evening’s activities. Everyone attending will experience a reception and silent auction in the exclusive Stadium Club followed by entertainment provided by the adorable “Rose Kids.”

Guests will also enjoy a dinner featuring selections from the distinguished Chef’s Table Dinner Menu prepared

by Dodger Stadium Executive Chef Jason Tingley and presentation of awards recognizing contributions to improving the lives of children battling cancer by outstanding individuals and organizations.

Those attendees opting for the VIP package will enjoy all of the above plus a meet & greet Dodger celebrity reception and exclusive stadium tour including access to the Vin Scully Press Box, the 5th floor Memorabilia Aisle, the Dodgers Awards Hallway, Dodger Dugout and the Dodger Bullpen.

Opportunities are available for individuals, businesses and organizations to assist in sponsoring event. The organization is also seeking donations of items for auctions that will be held at the event.

The event will be held at the exclusive Stadium Club at Dodger Stadium, located at 1000 Vin Scully Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012 from 5 to 9 p.m. VIP meet & greet and stadium tour reservations start at 4 p.m. and assignment will be confirmed upon registration. Tickets for general admission are $100. Tickets for the VIP package are $150. For more information or online registration, visit frommaddiscloset.org.

Saturday, November 26. A reception and live auction will be held on Saturday, November 19 from 3 to 6 p.m. Come meet these extraordinary artists. The show will feature jewelry, quilting and every conceivable type of attire. There will be a special red carpet event and models will be walking through wearing beautiful handcrafted wearable art pieces. The auction and red carpet event are geared to help fund the replacement floor for the Gallery in February of 2017.

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

For further information, stop by the Whittier Art Association and Gallery located at 8035 Painter Avenue or call (562) 6988710. The Gallery is open Wednesday through Sunday from 1 to 6 p.m.

The Rotary Club of Whitter recently recognized four individuals and businesses from Whittier at the Rotary District Volunteer The Whittier Public Library has won a grant from the California Leadership Awards State Library for a Pop-Up Mobile Library that will be mounted Luncheon. The honorees on a trailer. Now all that’s missing is a truck to pull it - half to included Rotarians Rett be exact. As soon as the Whittier Public Library Foundation Rasmussen of Solaire Grills committed to raise the funds for the truck, the Whittier Host & Rasmussen Gas Logs and Lions Club stepped up with a donation for the “Lions’ share,” Elizabeth Martinez of Republic Services. one half of the price, of a new truck. The money must be Whittier Community leaders Ross Gile of raised before the library can go mobile in January 2017. For DigiCal Web Design and Bonnie Watje a limited time only, The Whittier Public Library Foundation is of ACRO Printing were also recognized offering a “twofer.” When you join or renew your Foundation by the Rotary Club of Whitter for their membership, your dues will go to the Half-A-Truck Fund Untitled: A Collaboration of Artist Expression will run Wednesday, November 2 through Saturday, November 12 and a reception will be held on Saturday, November 5 from 3 to 6 p.m. The Whittier area is home to some phenomenally gifted photographers and WAA has been proudly hosting their annual show for over ten years. This year the MacArthur Grant (often called the Genius Grant) was awarded to 23 artists nationwide and ten of those people call Southern California their home! “Is it the water? Or something in our culture that encourages innovation in our artists?” one commentator asked.

Come see this amazing display of talent by award winning photographers and you decide. The second show during November, The Wow of Wearable Art, will run Wednesday, November 16 through

Whittier Public Library is going mobile

and you’ll still get your full membership benefits. For more information visit www.whittierplf.org or call (562) 567-9920.

37th Annual YMCA Christmas Prayer Breakfast to take place in December YMCA of Greater Whittier will be holding their 37th Annual YMCA Christmas Prayer Breakfast on Friday, December 2, 2016 at 7 a.m. The breakfast will take place at the Radisson Hotel Whittier located at 7320 Greenleaf Ave. Willie McGinist, 3x Super Bowl Champion with the New England Patriots, will be the keynote speaker.

Additional speakers will include Chris Rix, Fox TV sportscaster and founder of IMPACT Media Team, Kelly Warner, Men’s Pastor at Whittier Area Community Church and Robert Coleman, Special Assistant to the President/Executive Director of Athletics at Whittier College.

To purchase tickets contact Rose Valenzuela at rvalenzuela@ymcawhittier.org or call (562) 907-2727.

through November 19 at 8 p.m. There will be one Sunday matinee performance on November 13 at 2:30 p.m. All performances are at the Whittier Center Theatre, 7630 Washington Avenue in uptown Whittier. Admission is $15, with discounted tickets available at $12 for seniors (62+), active military, students and children (under 18). Call Whittier Community Theatre’s message line at (562) 696-0600 for reservations or visit their website at www.whittiercommunitytheatre.org for more information.

The Rotary Club of Whittier recognizes business and community leaders volunteer activities and community support. Rotary Club of Whittier President Monica Peters of Hebert Design Werks expressed her appreciation saying, “The honorees recognized by Rotary are incredible leaders and contributors to the community. We are impressed with their service to Whittier. They all represent the Rotary motto, Service Above Self.” For more information about The Rotary Club of Whittier visit www.whittierrotary.org.

Rio Hondo Symphony to hold fundraiser early next year The Rio Hondo Symphony will produce its first pop concert fundraiser on February 25, 2017. The symphony will perform with the Beatles Tribute band, Britain’s Finest, with special guest Shenkar. Guests will enjoy a two hour melody of some of The Beatles’ greatest hits.

Chris Carter of Breakfast with the Beatles as heard on 95.5 KLOS will host. Various Beatles book authors and lots of memorabilia will be displayed. Live artists, food trucks and a beer garden will also be part of the fun.

Tickets can be purchased at www.brownbagtickets. com. Vendor booths and sponsorships are available.

For more information contact Fred Zermeno at (213) 219-1060.

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Q & A with Lisa Gonzalez, L.A. Estate Services

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What do you like best about the industry?

I enjoy meeting new people and learning the history of my clients’ families. I like finding personal and valuable items that my clients missed when they went through the homes. It makes me feel great to return the items and see the clients’ smiles.

What do you do with all the leftover items that you don’t sell?

Most leftover items are donated to a nonprofit. After the sale, I sit with the client to find out which charity they prefer. If there is no preference, I usually donate clothes to the Shelter’s Right Hand and the leftover books go to the Friends of the Library. Large items usually go to Savers.

What is the biggest challenge?

My biggest challenge is working with clients who are grieving the loss of a family member. I try to be compassionate with them and give them the time they need to go through the property in the home. I lost my father in February 2016 so I understand that it can be difficult to let go. It’s even more challenging when you have family members who do not agree about what to do with the property.

Who is your best client?

All my clients are the best. I appreciate all the referrals from the real estate agents and probate attorneys. If I had to pick a favorite estate sale, it would be the Milhous family home. This was the home of the grandparents of President Richard Nixon. The home had several generations of items going back to the 1890s. It was truly an honor to handle the estate sale of this historic Whittier home.

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NEW MEMBERS COSMETIC SURGERY A Sculpted You Julie Garcia 16226 Whittier Blvd.

Whittier, CA 90603 Phone: (562) 315-5700 Email: asculptedyou@gmail.com Website: www.ascupltedyou.com Today, you can choose how you want to enhance and maintain your appearance. Treatments are now available to create everything from subtle enhancements to dramatic makeovers, and many of them have little downtime.

Dr. Curtis Perry is committed to understanding your desires and recommending the best procedures to help you achieve a more youthful look of natural beauty. Using his artistic skills, he optimizes surgery results to ensure an aesthetic balance. At the forefront of cosmetic surgery developments for more than two decades, Dr. Perry excels in using his talents to enhance your appearance through non-invasive procedures and performing delicate cosmetic surgeries. Schedule a consultation to learn more about how he can help you enhance your appearance.

DRIVING SCHOOL Drive N Skillz Alex Rodriguez 6709 Greenleaf Ave. Suite 214 Whittier, CA 90601 Phone: (562) 676-8069 Email: alex@drivenskillz.com Website: www.drivenskillz.com Drive N Skillz offers online driver’s education, behind the wheel training and DMV drive tests for both teens and adults. Their behind the wheel training will teach drivers how to be a safe, confident and defensive driver.

Drive N Skillz is proud to use fuel efficient cars that feature a dual break system, onboard recording cameras and comprehensive insurance. Choose the package that’s right for you based on how much training is needed.

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At the very beginning of the year when my business was barely an idea I had people recommend that I become a part of the Whittier Chamber. I opened my business and a few months passed and Luis Regalado, the Chamber’s Director of Membership, happened to stop by one evening. He answered so many questions I had about the Chamber and I found that being part of this organization was definitely something I wanted for my company. At my first Wake Up Whittier I got to meet so many business men and women. Everyone was so inviting and helpful. I was able to speak to the whole room about my business and the endless support I received really indicated to me that I had made the right choice to become a member. I am happy to be a part of the Whittier Chamber today and I look forward to being a part of this organization for many, many years to come.

HEALTH & WELLNESS - Krista Cotton, Mr. Cotton’s Shaving Parlor

Kristi Razo Wellness Kristi Razo 2400 E. Katella Ave. Suite 800 Anaheim, CA 92806 Phone: (562) 822-2853 Email: Kristi.razo@gmail.com Website: www.coachingwithkrisit.com Kristi Razo Wellness is a health coaching organization that was established in 2016. Their mission is to prevent childhood dieting and end chronic dieting by educating parents, adults and seniors on nutrition and eating real foods. As a Health Coach, Kristi helps people with various health challenges or concerns through guidance, motivation, accountability and encouragement. Health Coaches are to health what a personal trainer is to fitness. They can assist with any directives your physician gives, are happy to work with your doctor, and can provide you with the support you need to hit your goals. Kristi Razo Wellness offers many online classes on nutrition and healthy living for parents, seniors and adults with chronic conditions. They also offer one-on-one coaching, group coaching, workshops and free talks.

MORTGAGE BROKERS & LENDING Living Right Now Reverse Mortgage Solutions Tina Soriano Whittier, CA Phone: (562) 743-0869 Email: tina@livingrightnow.life Website: www.livingrightnow.life Tina Soriano of Living Right Now, Reverse Mortgage Solutions’ mission is to be an advocate for senior homeowners who are struggling financially. She listens to their needs and concerns then provides options and solutions that maximize their retirement funds. Their benefit is peace, security and much more joy in their retirement years.

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Whittier, CA 90601 Phone: (562) 699-2100 Email: myoasisspa@gmail.com Website: www.myoasisspa.org Everyone needs some time to get away from the busy world and focus on taking care of themselves. At My Oasis Spa, you can escape from the stress of your responsibilities and soothe your mind, body and soul. Retreat to their quiet and peaceful spa that also features a sauna, whirlpool and state of the art powered showers. Their professional massage therapists are ready to make your visit as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. The goal of My Oasis Spa is to create an experience in which you feel completely and utterly renewed. They are confident they can provide you with specialized attention and an amazingly refreshing massage experience.

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Congratulations to our Milestone Members this month!

Thanks to the following businesses that have been partners with the Whittier Chamber in helping to create a thriving economy.

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