Business Focus - May 2014 by Whittier Chamber

Whittier Chamber and community supporters gathered at Whittier Farms to celebrate and support Activate Whittier’s “Healthy Picks” program and partnership with the grocery store.

Business Focus Connecting the business and residential communities.

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On May 8, 2014 from 4 to 7 p.m., six local chambers of commerce will come together for the 13th Annual CAPC, Inc. Kaleidoscope Mixer hosted once again by the DoubleTree Norwalk. Called Kaleidoscope, this colorful blend of six cities will offer chamber and community members the chance to network with new contacts, not to mention a ballroom full of shopping opportunities, entertainment and food from local restaurants. Chamber members from La Habra, Norwalk, Pico Rivera, Fullerton, Santa Fe Springs and Whittier will all be represented at this year’s mixer. City residents and chamber members are encouraged to show their city pride by wearing clothing that corresponds with the color of their chamber. Each chamber has been assigned a color: La Habra is yellow, Norwalk is red, Pico Rivera is blue, Fullerton is purple, Santa Fe Springs is green and Whittier is orange. Orange you proud to be a member of the Whittier Chamber? Show your Whittier Chamber pride and dress in your best orange outfit! Call (562) 698-9554 for more information. Read more about Kaleidoscope on page 6.

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Members of the Whittier Chamber, including past presidents, board members, volunteers and staff, celebrated in style at the Centennial Gala hosted by Friendly Hills Country Club on April 4. See pictures

Keynote Speaker, Donna Davis

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1st annual conference provides resources and tools for local business women

More than 150 business leaders from 6 neighboring cities including Whittier, Lakewood, Montebello, Norwalk, Pico Rivera and Santa Fe Springs will come together to participate in the 1st Annual Women in Business Conference. This event was created with one basic message: the world needs more women leaders. The event will be held Friday, May 16 at Pico Park in Pico Rivera from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This multi-chamber event grew out of the desire of Congresswoman Linda Sanchez and Assemblywoman Christina Garcia to offer an event for female business owners to come together to learn from each other. “Women-owned small businesses play a big role in our economy. They make up 28% of all small businesses and generate $1.2 trillion in economic activity every year. The best thing for our economy and communities is to offer these women the resources and tools that will help them continue growing their businesses. I hope the conference empowers them to take the next step in their professional lives” stated Congresswoman Sanchez. At this special conference, guests will have the opportunity to network and learn about various business issues facing women today. The event will feature 4 different breakout sessions with resources and presentations from the US Small Business Administration and Small Business Development Center along with specialists for each of the seminars. Topics will include developing a business plan, human resource issues, the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Program, business marketing and small business financing. “As the Mayor of the City of Whittier and a proud business owner, I am thrilled to see the women of this region coming together to learn from each other and better themselves through information and access,” stated Cathy Warner. Attendees at this event will learn strategies from different business leaders that will help them build their own business and network with other local women. The conference will also welcome Donna Davis as the keynote speaker. Davis, Regional Administrator for the US Small Business Administration (SBA), served as Founder, President and CEO

Agenda: 8:30 a.m. -9 a.m.: Registration and Continental Breakfast 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.: Opening Remarks and Keynote Speakers 10:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.: Workshop 1 11:00 a.m.-11:50 a.m.: Workshop 2 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.: Networking Lunch and Resource Fair Featuring: Small Business Administration • Small Business Development Centers FREE Professional Headshots by Alicia Bravo Photo Design • Raffle Prizes and More Thank you to our sponsors: ACRO Printing, Inc. • Café N Stuff Catering • Central Basin Municipal Water • Panera Bread

of a global event management company and international speakers’ bureau and real estate investment firm. She also served on the board of the American Indian Chamber of Commerce and National Small Business Association. The Whittier Chamber is proud to be a co-host of this event which will feature

over 25 different business resources. Event fee is $20 presale and $25 at the door. A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided. Reserve your seat by visiting the Chamber’s website at www.whittierchamber.com or by calling the chamber office today at (562) 698-9554.

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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE 2014-2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Shannon Gimbel

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President Shannon Gimbel, Shannon G’s Flowers Immediate Past President Bonnie Watje, ACRO Printing, Inc. President-Elect & VP Administration Rudy Hernandez, RMH Dance & Productions VP Community Affairs Melanie Bickley, Whittier Brokers VP Membership Ben Greer, GM Properties VP Business Information Chris Hardeman, DialMED Home Care VP Finance David Krake, Merrill Lynch VP Special Events La Donna Munier, Friendly Hills Bank VP Marketing Carolyn Reggio, CAPC, Inc.

Thank you to everyone who made our Centennial Celebration last month at Friendly Hills Country Club so special. The night was all about honoring the many volunteers who have made this chamber such a success over the past 100 years and we were so excited to have chamber presidents from as far back as 1969 (Hubert Perry) attend the event. I am honored to be part of a legacy of leaders in this community and a member of one of the strongest chambers around. A national survey conducted by The Shapiro Group reveals that being active in your local chamber of commerce is an effective business strategy because two-thirds of consumers believe that such companies use good business practices, are reputable, care about their customers, and are involved in the

community. If a company shows that it is highly involved in its local chamber (e.g., is a chamber board member or volunteer), consumers are 10% more likely to think that its products stack up better against its competition. Small businesses represent the largest segment of most local chamber membership rolls, and the study indicates that chamber membership has consistent and powerful benefits for small business members. If customers know that a small business is a member of its local chamber, the business enjoys: • a 49% increase in its consumer favorability rating • a 73% increase in consumer awareness • a 68% increase in its local reputation • an 80% increase in the likelihood that consumers will patronize the business in the future. Lastly, chamber membership builds your reputation! Businesses that are members of a local chamber of commerce are automatically considered by consumers to be trustworthy, customer-oriented and involved in their communities.

DIRECTORS Susie Ausdal, Union Bank Ramsey Ezaki, Ezaki Dentistry 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 Greg Nicodemus, Credit Union Of Southern California Laurie Perschbacher, MAP Property Management Tom Rios, Emeritus at Chateau Whittier Monique Rodriguez, PIH Health

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

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Richard Scrivanich A special kind of irrevocable trust can be used to transfer your residence to your children at a significantly reduced gift tax cost and with no estate tax, yet allow you to continue to live in the residence for as long as you wish. This special type of trust is known as a qualified personal residence trust (QPRT). (QPRTs are sometimes also referred to as “residence GRITs” or “house GRITs”.) Here’s how it works. During your lifetime, you transfer your residence to the trustee, who (if state law permits) can be yourself. The trustee must allow you to continue to use the residence rent-free for a fixed number of years specified in the trust instrument (the “fixed

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.

Those are powerful statistics! I can tell you that my business, Shannon G’s Flowers & Clothing Boutique, has certainly benefitted from being a member of the Whittier Chamber. In fact, joining the Whittier Chamber was the first thing I did when I opened my business over 10 years ago. Not only have I seen my business increase over the years because of the visibility it has given my business, but the connections and friends I have made throughout the community have enriched my life. If you are not a Whittier Chamber member, I encourage you to call the office today at (562) 698-9554. Membership is a small investment with BIG rewards. I am looking forward to seeing all of you at Wake Up Whittier on May 21 at Whittier Hospital for our annual Salute to Service non-profit event and the 6-Chamber Kaleidoscope Mixer on May 8 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Doubletree Norwalk Hotel. Don’t forget to wear ORANGE – because, well, ORANGE YOU GLAD YOU ARE A WHITTIER CHAMBER MEMBER? I know I am!

term”), which should be a term you are likely to survive. During the fixed term, you will continue to pay mortgage expenses, real estate taxes, insurance, and expenses for maintenance and repairs, and will continue to deduct mortgage interest and real estate taxes on your individual income tax return. When the fixed term ends, the residence is distributed to your children, or remains in further trust for them. Even after the fixed term ends, you can continue to use the residence in one of two ways. First, rather than immediately distributing the residence to your children, the residence can be retained in trust for your spouse’s lifetime, thus assuring that the residence is available to you. Second, you can enter into a lease with your children which will allow you to live in the residence for as long as you wish. (If you do so, however, you must pay fair market value rent to your children after the fixed term ends in order to keep the residence from being subject to estate tax on your death.) Although your transfer of the residence to the trust is a taxable gift, you are allowed to subtract, from the fair market value of the residence, the value of your right to

INDEX

President’s Massage ............. 2 Tax Tips ................................. 2 Community Celebrations ........ 3 Mayor’s Message ................... 4 10-4 Tips from the WPD ......... 5 Tasty Tuesday ........................ 6 Wake Up Whittier ................... 8 National Pet Month ................ 9 Centennial Celebration ....10-11 Member Marketplace ........... 12 Networking Quote ................ 12 Restaurant Row ................... 13 Calendar .............................. 13 Around Town ...................16-17 Renewing Members ............. 18 New Members ..................... 19

live rent-free in the residence for the fixed term. Thus, the amount of the taxable gift will usually be substantially less than the fair market value of the residence. If the amount of the gift is less than your available exclusion from the gift tax ($5,340,000 in 2014, reduced by amounts allowed for gifts in previous years), no gift tax will be due as a result of your gift to the trust. If you survive the fixed term of the QPRT, the value of the residence will not be included in your estate for estate tax purposes. Even if you don’t survive the fixed term, the estate tax consequences will be no worse than they would have been if you hadn’t created the trust in the first place. A QPRT is an effective way to remove a residence’s value from your estate at a greatly reduced gift tax cost. If you would like to discuss whether a QPRT might be appropriate for you, please call me at your earliest convenience. If you have any questions regarding the above discussed topic or any other tax matter, please feel free to give me a call at (562) 698-9891. Richard Scrivanich, Partner For Harvey & Parmelee LLP

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COMMUNITY CELEBRATIONS Sharon Hale and the crew at Blackbird Records welcomed friends and music lovers for their ribbon cutting last month. The record store offers 45s and LPs in every genre!

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CareMore Health Plan and Whittier Chamber supporters celebrated the grand opening of their new Whittier Care Center which provides health and wellness support for all ages

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A smile is the same in all languages. Fruits and veggies for everyone! Activate Whittier kicked off their “Healthy Picks” labeling program at Whittier Farms grocery store with a community-supported ribbon cutting last month

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City Of Whittier

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MAYOR'S MESSAGE Cathy Warner

The City Council recently conducted the annual reorganization and thanked Bob Henderson for serving so capably as our Mayor for the past year. The Council looks forward to the continued collaboration with the Whittier Chamber as we continue to celebrate their 100th anniversary! With the recent earthquake in our neighboring city of La Habra on March 28, 2014, we are reminded of the 1987 Whittier quake and our vulnerability to natural disasters. You will see a focus on Emergency Preparedness this year. Disasters and emergencies can occur at any moment; however, by being prepared we can better ensure we survive and recover quickly from a disaster. We are fortunate to have a local chapter of the American Red Cross here in Whittier. You are encouraged to visit them online or in person at their beautiful building in Uptown. The Greater Long Beach/Rio Hondo Chapter of the American Red Cross offers a plethora of resources and information ranging from emergency response and disaster preparedness to health and safety classes such a CPR and First Aid. For more information on the American Red Cross programs and services, call (562) 945-3944 or go to www.redcross. org/ca/long-beach. The City Council appreciates the diligent work of the Whittier Chamber Board of Directors, staff and all the active members who have given countless hours of leadership and guidance to make Whittier a great place for business since 1914. We are proud to partner

with you in serving the Whittier business community. We wish you much success in the next 100 years. Congratulations on reaching this milestone! Over the next year, the City Council will continue to look for opportunities to increase the City’s sales tax revenue by working to attract new business to our community. We will also continue to support our existing businesses by sharing information on programs and services and by providing educational programs to help them be successful. When our businesses are successful, the City thrives—as the success and overall health of our business community is directly linked to the quality of life experienced by our residents. Projects which we can expect to progress this coming year include: • Completion of the L.A. Fitness at the former Chrysler, Jeep & Dodge dealership • Oakmont Senior Living at the former Harris Buick, Pontiac & GMC • A drive-thru Starbucks at the northwest corner of Beverly Boulevard and Norwalk Boulevard • Fred C. Nelles site, which will include residential units as well as retail and open space In the next few years, we will also see the City invest millions of dollars on infrastructure in Uptown and along Whittier Boulevard as a total of $25,954,451 in redevelopment bond funds are available. These bonds offer an opportunity to implement some of the improvements slated for our historic Uptown business district. The redevelopment bond funds also provide the impetus to assist with infrastructure improvements for the Fred C. Nelles development project. I am honored to have been selected by my colleagues this year as Mayor and look forward to working together with you as we support the Chamber’s centennial year.

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Russ Bassett Corporation has been located in Whittier since 1960. Knowing their lease would be up in two years, in early 2013, the business began to explore their options including a possible move to the Inland Empire. Upon learning of this, Whittier City Council directed staff to intervene and assist by assembling a Rapid Economic Development “RED” Team together to help retain the business in Whittier. The RED Team was comprised of various economic development partners and utility companies including the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation, Southern California Edison, The Gas Company, Community Development Commission of the County of Los Angeles, SASSFA/WorkSource Center and City of Whittier economic development staff including the City Manager and Council member Joe Vinatieri. Resources from the various partners, as well as state and federal programs, were compiled for Russ Bassett “For the past 54 years, the team

at Russ Bassett Corp. has been busy growing our manufacturing business into a nationally recognized provider of Technical Furniture and Media Storage systems. We are pleased to report that we have just renewed our lease for another 15 years and look forward to continuing as a proud member of the Whittier commercial community,” said Mike Dressendorfer, Russ Bassett CEO. Mayor Cathy Warner said, “Retaining the business and saving 120 jobs in our community is a win for everyone!” She further stated, “We couldn’t sit back and just let things happen. We knew we had to be proactive and show the Russ Bassett Corporation we really cared about them staying in the City of Whittier.” The City of Whittier is committed to proactive economic development and promotes a business friendly environment to ensure Whittier remains economically viable. The City was named the Most Business-Friendly City in Los Angeles County in November 2012 by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation.

Police open house - “Bike to work day” Whittier Community pit stop at Health Faire May 17 This year’s Police Open House and Community Health Faire will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 17 at the Whittier Police Station and City Hall, located on Penn Street between Painter and Washington Avenues. The event is co-sponsored by the Whittier Police Department, Social Services Commission and Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department and PIH Health. The Social Services Commission and Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department partner with the Police Department in sponsoring this annual event to emphasize the importance of both health and safety for local children and their families. Returning this year will be the everpopular “Kiddie-K Fun Run” for children 1 to 12 years old. Young runners may register beginning at 9 a.m. the day of the event, and the Run will begin at 10 a.m. In addition, a wide variety of activities will feature free information on fitness and nutrition, Police Department demonstrations, Police Station tours, City vehicle demonstrations, medical screenings, food vendors and more. For more information, contact the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department at (562) 567-9400 or email vsantana@cityofwhittier.org.

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A free “Bicycle Pit Stop” will be held for bicycling commuters on California Bike to Work Day, Thursday, May 15 at the Greenway Trail Palm Park Trailhead, 5703 Palm Avenue. The Pit Stop will be held from 7 to 9:30 a.m. and will include free refreshments, prizes, giveaways, information booths and bicycle displays. Two city bicycle shops, G’s Cyclery and Whittier Cyclery, will have displays on the newest bicycles and bike accessories. To be eligible for the prize drawing, commuters need to come to the Pit Stop with their bicycles or bike helmets. California Bike to Work Day is held annually to recognize those who ride their bikes to work regularly and to encourage others to give it a try. The City of Whittier participates in Bike to Work Day and encourages residents to use a pollution-free way to commute. Both Metro and the California Bicycle Coalition are offering incentives to celebrate the day. Bicyclists may pledge online at www.metro.net or www.californiabikecommute.com to be entered into a drawing for other prizes. For more information on Bike to Work Day, contact dschmidt@cityofwhittier.org.

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E-mail scams: Too Good to Be True Criminals inundate the public with mail and email scams that are aimed at collecting personal information or financial gains from unsuspecting victims. These scams often come in a variety of formats and usually look official, from bank letters and lottery notices to life insurance documents, charity fundraisers and IRS notices. The Whittier Police Department still receives a number of reported victims each and every month. These crime victims report identity theft, grand theft, and credit card fraud as a result of responding to the scams. Here are several of the most common scams to help you avoid becoming a victim. Phishing emails/phony web pages This is the most widespread internet and email scam today. “Phishing” is where digital thieves lure you into divulging your password info through convincing emails and web pages. These phishing emails and web pages resemble legitimate credit authorities like Citibank, eBay, PayPal or even the IRS. They frighten or entice you into visiting a phony web page and entering your ID and password. Commonly, the guise is an urgent need to “confirm your identity.” They will even offer you a story of how your account has been hacked to lure you into entering your confidential information. The email message will require you to click on a link. But instead of leading you to the real login secure site, the link will secretly redirect you to a fake website. You then innocently enter your ID and password. This information is intercepted by the scammers, who later access your account and fleece you for several hundred dollars. The newest scams involve the IRS. The emails appear to be from the IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service and include a bogus case number and the following message: “Your reported 2013 income is flagged for review due to a document processing error. Your case has been forwarded to the Taxpayer Advocate Service for resolution assistance. To avoid delays processing your 2013 filing contact the Taxpayer Advocate Service for resolution assistance.” The recipient is directed to click on links that supposedly provide information about the “advocate” assigned to their case or that let them “review reported income.” The links lead to web pages that solicit personal information. Taxpayers who get these messages should not respond to the email or click on the links. Instead, they should forward the scam emails to the IRS at phishing@irs. gov. For more information, visit the IRS’s

Report Phishing web page. The Taxpayer Advocate Service is a legitimate IRS organization that helps taxpayers resolve federal tax issues that have not been resolved through the normal IRS channels. The IRS, including TAS, does not initiate contact with taxpayers by email, texting or any social media. Tip: the beginning of the link address should have https://. Phishing fakes will just have http:// (no “s”). If still in doubt, make a phone call to the financial institution or governmental agency (IRS) to verify if the email is legitimate. In the meantime, if an email seems suspicious to you, do not trust it. Being skeptical could save you hundreds of lost dollars. Emails from a wealthy foreign family These are a desperate cry for help in getting a very large sum of money out of the country. A common variation is a woman in Africa who claimed that her husband had died, and that she wanted to leave millions of dollars of his estate to a good church. In every variation, the scammer is promising obscenely large payments for small unskilled tasks. This scam, like most scams, is too good to be true. Advanced fees paid for a guaranteed loan or credit card If you are thinking about applying for a “pre-approved” loan or a credit card that charges an up-front fee, ask yourself, “Why would a bank do that?” These scams are obvious to people who take time to scrutinize the offer. Remember, reputable credit card companies do charge an annual fee but it is applied to the balance of the card, never at the signup. As for these incredible, pre-approved loans for half-a-million dollar homes, use your common sense. These people do not know you or your credit situation, yet they are willing to offer massive credit limits. Sadly, a percentage of all the recipients of their “amazing” offer will take the bait and pay the up-front fee. Lottery scams Most of us dream of hitting it big, quitting our jobs and retiring while still young enough to enjoy the finer things in life. Chances are you will receive at least one intriguing email from someone saying that you won a huge amount of money. This scam will usually come in the form of a conventional email message. But before you can collect your winnings, you must pay the processing fee of several thousands of dollars. STOP! The moment the bad guys cash your money order, you lose. Do not fall for this lottery scam.

Whittier Community Foundation honored by California Parks and Recreation Society The Whittier Community Services Foundation has been awarded a Community Service Award by the California Parks and Recreation Society (CPRS) District 13. This annual award is presented to organizations that provide outstanding services and programs to the community and its residents. The Foundation received the award at the CPRS Annual Awards and Installation Banquet on Wednesday, March 26. “The Whittier Community Foundation is both honored and humbled by this award, which acknowledges our mission of supporting community services activities for the education and enjoyment of the Whittier community and develop funding for new community services programs,” said Carol Crosby, Foundation Board President. Crosby said that since the Foundation was founded in 2005, it has raised more than $350,000 to accomplish its mission and works closely with the Whittier Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department in developing projects and programs. Through the Foundation’s fundraising efforts from corporate, business and individual sponsors, it has been able to sponsor and complete a number of projects for the community of Whittier. “One of the most moving projects funded by the Foundation is the Whittier Police Memorial, located in front of the new Whittier Police Station,” Crosby said. The Foundation raised $130,000 for a bronze life-size depiction of an officer and child saluting a fallen officer, which represents Whittier’s appreciation of the men and women of the Whittier Police Department and to honor two officers who paid the ultimate price to keep the Whittier community safe. The Memorial was dedicated in 2010. Additional donations from the Foundation over the years have included: a miniature horse to join another miniature horse donated by the Whittier Host Lions Club at the Parnell Park Zoo; a major community fitness project with the installation of four “fi tness” stations of exercise equipment along the Whittier Greenway

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The annual Senior Resource Fair will be held at the Uptown Senior Center, 13225 Walnut Street, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon on Thursday, May 29. Approximately 60 vendors and agencies will participate in the free Fair, and provide information and resources on veterans’ assistance, housing, transportation, utility assistance, health care, fitness, nutrition and cooking. Open to the general public as well, family and friends are invited to attend to obtain information to assist their senior relatives and friends. For more information on the Senior Resource Fair, call the Uptown Senior Center at (562) 567-9470.

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Trail; delightful and whimsical dinosaurthemed play equipment for the upgraded Michigan Park playground; a 28-foot outdoor inflatable movie screen and sound system for a Summer Movies in the Park Program; and a donation of $50,000 to assist in the development of an off-leash dog park, to be constructed along the Whittier Greenway Trail this year, and many more. In addition to seeking sponsors, the Foundation engages the Whittier community as a whole in a variety of unique and fun fund-raising events, Crosby said. “These events are some of the most highly anticipated and wellattended events throughout the Whittier community, and include the annual “Spooktackular” 5K Run/Walk held in the Historic Uptown Whittier; the Paws 4 A Cause Dog event at Palm Park; and Dancing With the Whittier Stars, held at the Whittier Community Center Theatre. “These events, along with other smaller events, attract the entire community who gather together and rally as one to improve their neighborhoods, build community pride and improve the health and fitness of its residents,” she said. “This gives the residents of Whittier ownership in the Foundation’s projects, and fits in with our slogan of ‘Give where you live,’ by encouraging residents to help support these projects and programs that benefit all of us, and unite us as a community – and have a great time while doing so.” For more information on becoming a member and the various Foundation programs, projects and fundraisers, contact the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department at (562) 567-9400 or galaniz@cityofwhittier. org or log onto the Foundation website, www.whittiercommunityfoundation.org.

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Current and prospective Whittier Chamber members came out to enjoy some delicious cuisine during the Tasty Tuesday networking lunch at Setá dine:lounge in March

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 Eat delicious hearty hors d’oeuvres compliments of the DoubleTree Hotel Norwalk and more!

 Quench your thirst at the no-host bar!  Be entertained by the fabulous RMH Dance & Productions Colorful Blend of 6 Chambers: Fullerton • La Habra • Norwalk Pico Rivera •Santa Fe Springs • Whittier For more information: Call: (562) 693-8826 Visit: capcinc.org

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Prospective chamber member Molly Rottman exchanged business cards and conversation with Ambassador Desiree Boyle with Advocare (center) and Brenda Rodriguez with The Skin Room during the monthly networking lunch

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May 29, 2014 • 8:30 to 10 a.m. Whittier Central Library 7344 Washington Ave., Whittier 90602 If you’re a business owner, senior management, or aspire to be either, make sure to save the date for this seminar on transformational leadership! Beyond the buzz, this seminar will provide you with countless tools and techniques that will allow you to challenge employees to reach a higher level of performance and satisfaction. This translates into greater profit margins, increased productivity, and a more innovative and creative environment for your business. Guest speaker Luanne Arredondo owns and operates two businesses and has over 29 years of proven accomplishments in operational success. A “change management” expert by trade, Luanne specializes in turnaround, high growth, and emerging markets in both the domestic and international arena. She has been highly successful in overcoming demanding markets and technological, financial and competitive challenges to drive growth, profitability, and performance improvement. Space is limited. Call the Whittier Chamber at (562) 698-9554 or City at (562) 567-9320 to RSVP.

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Whittier Chamber Executive Directors and outgoing President Bonnie Watje accept an Assembly commendation from Assemblymember Ian Calderon

The ladies from the Chamber office pose with newly installed President Shannon Gimbel

Former Chamber manager Bruce Martin recognizes the volunteers who have made Whittier one of the strongest chambers around

The 2014-2015 Board of Directors are introduced and take their oath to do the chamber work at the Centennial Celebration

Christy Rodriguez and Rudy Martinez from Chase Bank had a great time at the Centennial Celebration with Liz Davis from Quality Lift & Equipment

The first men of the Whittier Chamber – Gerald Hammer, fiancé of newly installed Chamber President Shannon Gimbel, and Glenn Watje, husband of outgoing Chamber President Bonnie Watje

Steve Napolitano and Andrea Avila present a letter written by L.A. County Supervisor Don Knabe to Shannon Gimbel and Bonnie Watje

The Chamber’s 2013-2014 award winners: Ambassador of the Year Kim Praster from Lady Bugs Environmental & Pest Control, Business of the Year Krista Lesa from The Quad at Whittier, and Volunteer of the Year Judy Bradt from A Special Event

Krista Lesa, property manager from The Quad at Whittier, brought dad and mom Leon and Barbara Lesa and boyfriend Robert Denney to celebrate her surprise Business of the Year win

Enjoying the lounge setting outside were Linda Guerrero, Monica Peters, Margo Haber and Richard Cisneros

Retiring board member Sue Dean is presented a plaque of appreciation by outgoing board president Bonnie Watje

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Whittier’s First Day’s Ted Knoll chats with Mayor Bob Henderson

City of Whittier Mayor Bob Henderson presents a special commendation in honor of the Chamber’s 100th year to outgoing president Bonnie Watje and incoming board president Shannon Gimbel Linda and Tom Guerrero enjoyed the event from both in front of and behind the camera lens

Chamber members Desiree Boyle, Gary Lee Martinez, and Rob and Carolyn Reggio enjoy the outdoor patio at Friendly Hills Country Club

Former Chamber presidents Dean Harako with wife Michelle and Doug Rowan with wife Natasha, celebrate the Chamber’s 100 years with former City Councilman Greg Nordbak from Nordbak’s Promotional Products

Hubert Perry, former Chamber board president, is honored by the Chamber and guests at the PIH Health table. Mr. Perry is also 100 years old.

And the award for the couple who traveled the farthest to celebrate the Chamber’s Centennial goes to…..former Ambassadors and Board members Leslie and Howard Fisher who came from Washington state!

Newly installed Chamber board president Shannon Gimbel poses with the men in her life – dad Mike Gimbel (chamber member with MPG Construction) and fiancé Gerald Hammer

Centennial Celebration emcee Jerry Perisho strikes a pose during his welcome remarks

John and Laurie Peel enjoyed the evening with employees from Concept 7

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May 9 Special Events in May: Pathways Support Group @ American Red Cross (6701 Friends Ave.) 7 to 8:30 p.m. Every Monday. FREE. Contact (562) 698-0304 for more information

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Twin Hearts Meditation Class @ First Christian Church Whittier Chapel (6355 Greenleaf Ave.) 7 to 9 p.m. $10 donation suggested and open to all who are interested. Call (562) 689-0556

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Rio Hondo Symphony Concert Preview @ First Friends Church (13205 Philadelphia St.) 10 a.m. to 12 noon. FREE. Hear Dr. Larry Timms, musician, teacher, author and television producer, talk about composers Richard Strauss, Holst and John Williams. Call Brigetta Weger (562) 698-7394

Whittier College Purple & Gold Golf Tournament @ Industry Hills Golf Club, Pacific Palms Resort (1 Industry Hills Pkwy., City of Industry, CA 91744) 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. 43rd year of tournament to support Whittier College athletics. Dinner and live auction to follow golf. For more information call (562) 907-4967

Kaleidoscope 6-Chamber Mixer & Silent Auction @ DoubleTree Hotel Norwalk (1311 Sycamore Dr., Norwalk, CA 90659) 4 to 7 p.m. Enjoy six times the networking and a chance to shop for hundreds of items, hors d’oeuvres, a no-host bar and entertainment by RMH Dance & Productions. For more information call (562) 698-9554

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1 st Annual Multi-Chamber Women in Business Conference @ Pico Park (9528 Beverly Blvd.) 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $25 at the door. Continental breakfast, guest speakers and various workshops to help empower professional women. To RSVP call Natalie at (562) 698-9554 or register online for only $20 at 126th Annual Founders’ Day Celebration@ Central www.whittierchamber.com Park (6532 Friends Ave.) 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free admission for the whole family! For more information May 17 call the Whittier Historical Society at (562) 945-3871 Police Dept. “Fit For Life” Open House, Health Faire Carden Private School’s 7th Annual Luau & Kiddie-K Fun Run @ Whittier City Hall grounds. Extravaganza @ Friendly Hills Country Club (8500 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring the family to this FREE event S. Villaverde Dr.) 6 to 11 p.m. Enjoy an evening of and visit a variety of health-related service providers dancing, dinner, entertainment and casino-style fun! and to meet the men and women who serve and protect our community. For more information email Call (562) 694-1879 vsantana@cityofwhittier.org

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Club MSF Ultimate Dance Party @ Michael Seril Fitness Studio (14628 Whittier Blvd.) 6 to 9 p.m. $20 per person. Fundraiser for Jason Zuhlke and Karen Dalton for Dancing with the Whittier Stars. Call Karen Dalton at (562) 947-7540 for information

A Taste of Rio @ Rio Hondo College (3600 Workman May 13 Mill Rd.) 6 p.m. $50 at the door. Enjoy wine-tasting Street Banner Art Reception @ Whittier City Hall and food to raise funds for scholarships and 13230 Penn St.) 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. FREE and open to programs. Call (562) 908-3476 the public. Meet all of the 588 entrants in this year’s program, along with the 100 winning entries. Contact May 3 Erin Hamilton for information at (562) 567-9450 National Charity League Tea & Fashion Show @ Whittier Museum (6755 Newlin May 15 Ave.) 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. $35 per person. “Bike to Work Day” Pit Stop @ Whittier Greenway Call (562) 945-3871 for more information Trailhead, Palm Park (5703 Palm Ave.) 7 to 9:30 a.m. A free “Bicycle Pit Stop” will be held for Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Fundraiser @ Harmony bicycling commuters on Bike to Work Day and Center for Spiritual Living, Harmony Hall (6550 will include free refreshments, prizes, giveaways, Comstock Ave.) 5 to 9 p.m. $20 per person. Dinner, information booths and bicycle displays. For more entertainment and games for the holiday. Contact information call (562) 908-3666 Cynthia McCarty at (562) 665-6186 for details 17th Annual WAPADH “No-Name” Golf Tournament May 4 @ Coyote Hills Golf Club in Fullerton. Shotgun start Rio Hondo Symphony’s “The Final Frontier” @ Vic at 1 p.m. $150 per golfer. Money raised helps fund Lopez Auditorium, Whittier High School (12417 E. communication devices for people who otherwise Philadelphia St.) 3 to 5 p.m. FREE. Call (562)698- would have no voice. For information call Vicki Dean 8626 for ticket information at (562) 946-0467 ext. 404

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Aikido-Ai’s 32nd Annual Memorial Weekend Mountain Retreat @ Mt. Baldy Zen Center (7901 Mt Baldy Rd, Mt Baldy, CA 91759) all weekend. $75 to $360 (depending on number of days). Go to www.akidoai.com for details and registration forms. Email pseudo-deshi@att.net or call (562) 696-1838

May 24

Evening of Magic & Music @ Friendly Hills Country Club (8500 S. Villaverde Dr.) 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. $50 per person. Enjoy cocktails, dinner, silent auction and entertainment in support of the Rio Hondo Symphony. Contact the RHSA Office at (562) 698-8626 for information

The Brothers Cazimero @ Ruth B. Shannon Center for the Performing Arts, Whittier College (13406 Philadelphia St.) 1st show at 3 p.m., 2nd at 8 p.m. Celebrating 20 years! For May 18 An Afternoon of Magic @ Whittier Museum & more information please call (562) 907-4203 Historical Society (6755 Newlin Ave.) doors open at May 26 1 p.m.; showtime at 2 p.m. FREE for families! Call CHAMBER OFFICE CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE (562) 945-3871 for information OF MEMORIAL DAY

May 21

Whittier Memorial Day Ceremony @ Whittier Peace Memorial: Whittier City Hall grounds (13230 Penn St.) 9 to 10 a.m. Join the Whittier City Council and representatives from the Armed Forces in remembering our fallen heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice to our country. For more information contact (562) 567-9400

Dancing with the Whittier Stars @ Whittier Center Theatre (7630 Washington Ave.) 4 & 7 p.m. performances; 6 p.m. reception. This event is sponsored by the Whittier Community Foundation. Tickets are $40 and may be obtained by contacting the Community Services office at (562) 567-9400

May 27

Wake Up Whittier Monthly Networking Breakfast & Annual Salute to Service @ Whittier Hospital (9080 Colima Rd.) 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. FREE for Whittier Chamber members; $20 for nonmembers. For more information please contact Natalie Saenz at (562) 698-9554

May 22

Dual Ribbon Cutting @ Shannon G’s Flowers & Clothing Boutique and Boulevard Beauty Bar (14748 E. Whittier Blvd.) 4 p.m. FREE & open to the public! Enjoy refreshments and business networking while supporting local businesses! Call (562) 698-9554

Healing Clinic @ First Christian Church Whittier, Ribbon Cutting @ Stovall & Associates Fellowship Hall (6355 Greenleaf Ave.) 7 to 9 p.m. (7007 Washington Ave., Suite 221) 4 p.m. FREE $10 donation suggested and open to all who are & open to the public! Call (562) 698-9554 interested. Call (562) 689-0556 Twin Hearts Meditation Class @ First Christian Church Whittier Chapel (6355 Greenleaf Ave.) 7 to 9 p.m. $10 donation suggested and open to all who are interested. Call (562) 689-0556

Tasty Tuesday Networking Lunch @ Roadhouse Grill (15600 Whittier Blvd.) 11:30 a.m. to 1p.m. Meet new business contacts, enjoy a delicious meal and support a local restaurant. For more information call Natalie Saenz at (562) 698-9554

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“Transformational Leadership: A Better Approach to Business” Seminar @ Whittier Public Library (7344 Washington Ave.) 8:30 to 10 a.m. FREE & open to ALL local business owners. Free seminar focusing on tools and resources for business leaders. To RSVP contact the Whittier Chamber at (562) 698-9554 Annual Information & Resource Fair @ Uptown Senior Center (13225 Walnut St.) 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Seniors 55 years and older, their families and friends may get the latest health and service information this fair. This event will feature agencies and vendors offering the latest information on health care, housing, veterans’ assistance, transportation services, utility assistance, fitness, mature adult programs and more! For more information, contact the Senior Center at (562) 567-9470

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All-America city finalist Whittier has been named one of 25 obesity, walkable cities, biking, fitness, cities nationwide as a finalist in the 2014 healthy eating and disease prevention. All-America Cities competition. “Whittier has a strong reputation “Whittier is very honored to be among in promoting community wellness,” the cities to be considered for the All- Warner said. “Examples include our America City award,” said Mayor Cathy City Recreation Division’s wide variety Warner. “Several months ago, staff of fitness classes; the Whittier Greenway prepared and submitted an application vwell as having four areas with exercise for the All-America City Award and the equipment so those using the Trail may National Civic League (NCL) just notified increase their fitness efforts; our annual us that Whittier is a free Community finalist.” Health Faire, W h i t t i e r h a s a which promotes The National Civic League will select 10 strong reputation a n d g i v e s cities for the final information on in promoting community living a healthy honor of All-America City in June,” she lifestyle; and wellness. said. “This is quite Activate Whittier, an honor for our a multi-agency City of Whittier Mayor, Cathy Warner first attempt at this group that studies prestigious award.” and implements The selection of the 10 All America ways to increase the health and fitness Award winners includes a presentation of our residents.” before a jury in Denver, Colorado, NCL is a 120-year-old nonpartisan, and the final selection and awards nonprofit organization based in Denver, presentation will be June 13 through 15 Colorado. Its mission is accomplished Warner said. Whittier is one of only two by fostering and sharing promising cities in California to make the finals, the practices of local government and second city being San Pablo. public engagement and celebrating the According to a press release from progress that can be achieved when the NCL announcing the 25 finalists, people work together. this year’s awards have a special focus For more information on Whittier’s on successful efforts to address the entry in the All-America City competition underlying conditions that affect the or on the All-America City program health of communities. As part of NCL’s including a list of sponsors, contact celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Fran Shields, Director of Parks, U.S. Healthy Communities movement, Recreation and Community Services, at the All-America City Award will spotlight ( 5 6 2 ) 5 6 7 - 9 4 0 0 o r b y e m a i l a t programs that address issues such as fshields@cityofwhittier.org.

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National Fitness Month: Tips on How to Lose Weight in Six Weeks Creating goals for yourself in increments of six weeks at a time is a great way to stay motivated and achieve sustainable progress. Once the six weeks is over, take a few days off, pick a new goal and restart another six-week period. 1. EXERCISE – It’s easy to say but not easy to do for many people. 20-30 minutes three to four times a week is all you need to rev up your metabolism and get your body burning more calories. And you don’t need to belong to any gym or boot camp either. Last time I checked, walking, pushups and squats at home were free! 2. DRINK A LOT OF WATER - 13 cups for men and 9 cups for women per day, no excuses. 3. CUT DOWN ON YOUR FAVORITE DRINKS - Yes, that might mean cutting down glasses of wine or beer during the week. Morning frappacinos and lattes should also be skimmed down. Each of these drinks contains added calories that you don’t need, especially if you’re aiming to lose a few pounds. 4. COUNT YOUR CALORIES - Let’s get real: if you’re consuming too many calories per day and not working out at all... YOU WILL GAIN WEIGHT! Instead, get into the habit of counting your calories and stay at or below a recommended general calorie count per day for your body weight and size (150 lb women = 1500 calories per day). If you want to lose weight, you cannot exceed this number. There are mobile apps available to help with the counting and it gets easier once you’re used to the portion sizes to consume. Allow yourself one “cheat” day per week to indulge a little!

5. REDUCE YOUR STRESS LEVEL - When you’re overly stressed, you have more cortisol (stress hormone) in your body. Studies have shown that with higher levels of cortisol, your body will store more fat and actually decrease your metabolism. Stress is a natural part of life so do your best to manage it by exercising at least 20-30 minutes a day for five days a week; get more sleep (at least six to eight hours); stop hanging around negative people; and eat healthier foods. Losing weight and unwanted inches is all about sustainable action! Go a little bit harder each week and always do the best you can. Practice makes permanent so practice exercising regularly and choosing healthier food options for you and your family. For a new, healthier and happier you in only six weeks, get started today! Michael Y. Seril, MS, owner of Michael Seril Fitness in Whittier, was voted 2006 NSCA Personal Trainer of the Year, Top 3 “Best Personal Trainer” in America by ExerciseTV in 2008, “Best Personal Trainers in America” by National Fitness Museum in 2009 and PFP Personal Trainer of the Year 1st Runner-Up in 2010. He is actively involved in the Whittier Chamber and the Whittier community raising awareness and education for health and fitness initiatives via his Excellence through Exercise Foundation. For more tips on better health and fitness, contact Michael at (714) 306-9002 or visit www.michaelserilfitness.com.

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Whittier, CA - Imagine forty years ago if you were told that lasers would replace scalpels in surgery or that robotic instruments would build cars; you may not have believed it. By the same token, would you believe that chiropractic treatments could be performed using a special hand-held instrument developed by NASA scientists; all while you were sitting in an upright position without any turning or twisting movements? According to Dr. Yani Feliciano, “This new form of computerized treatment is so gentle and effective, that it truly amazes even the most skeptical patients. It’s called the ProAdjuster and is the latest, state-of-theart technology in existence today, and the only one in Whittier.” The ProAdjuster can safely and gently analyze and treat the spine and other joints to remove the nerve impingement that is often the cause of pains in the low back, neck, shoulder and elsewhere in the body. It also works on a variety of muscular conditions to loosen tight muscles with ease and comfort. Many patients say that it’s like getting a mini-massage. Even patients with knee, hip and foot problems such as plantar fascitis are being helped. It is also covered by most insurance companies including medicare. Dr. Yani 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... • Neck & Shoulder pain • Poor Circulation • Low back pain • Sciatic pain • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome • Arthritis • Headaches • High Cholesterol • TMJ • 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. Call within the next seven days and you will also receive a complimentary examination that can show the areas of your stress and how it’s affecting your body. Call (562) 698-1275 today to reserve your free ProAdjuster Analysis Scan. This technological marvel can help you return to a healthier lifestyle. You may no longer have to live with a persistent, painful condition. Call us today! For more information, please “I could not walk without pain at all. I felt unstable contact Dr. Yani Feliciano at: and had to use a cane. I did not even dare to cross

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AROUND TOWN Whittier summer day camp registration begins Registration will begin Monday, May 5 for the City of Whittier Summer 2014 Day Camp, a program for young people 5 to 12 years of age, at Parnell Park, 15390 Lambert Road. The Day Camp will be held from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., beginning Monday through Friday, June 9 at two locations: Palm Park, 5703 Palm Avenue, for 9 weeks; and Murphy Ranch School, 16021 Janine Drive, for 8 weeks. Registration for the Day Camp program is $90 per week per child, and is on a firstcome, first-served basis, as space is limited. Registration may be for as many weeks as desired, and payment in full is required at the time of registration. In addition, a one-time $9 t-shirt fee will also be charged at the time of registration. The Summer 2014 Day Camp program will feature weekly field trips, arts and crafts, sports, cooperative games, exciting enrichment activities and daily snacks, all geared to support and promote a healthy and active lifestyle during the school summer vacation. For information, call Parnell Park at (562) 567-9450 or email agarner@cityofwhittier.org.

City to celebrate Memorial Day holiday with patriotic ceremony Whittier will commemorate Memorial Day at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 26 with a patriotic ceremony at the Peace Memorial on the City Hall lawn, 13230 Penn Street. The Memorial Day event will pay tribute to Whittier citizens who have fallen in all wars, and will also honor those who are currently serving our country. Residents are invited to join Whittier City Council members and representatives from the armed forces to honor and remember local residents who made the ultimate sacrifice in military action. For information, contact the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department office at (562) 567-9400 or email vsantana@cityofwhittier.org.

Street art banner designs on display at city hall The entries for the 2014 Street Art Banner Program will be on display at the Whittier City Hall lobby, 13230 Penn Street, from Monday, May 5 through Friday, May 30. The free display is open to the public during the regular City Hall hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. On display will be the 588 entry designs for the very popular annual Street Art Banner program. Of the entries, 100 will be selected to be made into full-size banners to be displayed along City streets in May, June and July. A reception for all the artists submitted entries will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 13. The public is invited to this free reception to meet the artists and view the entries. The Street Art Banner Program is sponsored through a partnership with the Whittier Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department, the Whittier Cultural Arts Foundation and an Arts Education Partnership Program grant from Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe, along with various local business and individual sponsors. For information, call the Parnell Park Center at (562) 567-9450 or ehamilton@cityofwhittier.org.

Aikido-Ai to hold 32nd Annual 2014 Memorial Weekend Mountain Retreat This Memorial Weekend, Aikido-Ai, a martial arts studio in Uptown Whittier, will hold its 32nd annual retreat at the Mt. Baldy Zen Center against the backdrop of mountain peaks, pine forest and fresh air. Offered to both beginners and trained students, top-notch instructors from Whittier, Monterey, and the San Francisco Bay area will hold classes in Aikido, Tai Chi, Qigong and martial arts weapons. “Always keep your mind as bright and clear as the vast sky, the great ocean, and the highest peak, empty of all thoughts. Fill yourself with the power of wisdom and enlightenment.” O-Sensei (founder of Aikido) The retreat slated for May 23 through May 26, is led by Frank McGouirk, founder of Aikido-Ai, 7th degree blackbelt in Aikido, Sifu in Yang-style Tai Chi, and Chi-lel Qigong teacher with 50 years in martial arts. Attendees may choose from the full Friday-to-Monday retreat ($360), Two-day retreat ($265) or attend for the day on either Saturday or Sunday ($75). The overnight retreat includes lodging, workshops, meals, snacks, dharma talks and morning Zen sessions with ordained monks. The one-day retreat includes workshops from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., a dharma talk and lunch. Go to www.akidoai.com for details and registration forms. Email pseudodeshi@att.net or call (562) 696-1838 for more information.

Soroptimist International of Whittier to honor exceptional women at annual scholarship luncheon The annual Ruth White Memorial Scholarship Award is named after SIW’s first President. It is given out to women in college or post graduated programs attended in Whittier or who reside in Whittier. The awards will be handed out on Tuesday, May 13 at a luncheon at the Radisson Hotel in Whittier at 12 noon. The cost is $25.00 per person. If you would like to attend or would like more information regarding Soroptimist International of Whittier and their community programs, please contact Liz Apodoca at (562) 693-5027 or Caren Grisham-Algots at (562) 400-6955. Harmony Center Fine Art & Craft Fair is calling all artists and crafters for their 5th annual art fair. Deadline to apply is July 26. The show will be judged and a portion of proceeds will go toward donations for the Interfaith Food Center. If you are interested in sponsorship or marketing opportunities, contact (562) 440-6575. Also this month, Harmony Center will host a Cinco de Mayo Fundraiser party on May 3 at 5 p.m. in Harmony Hall, 6550 Comstock Ave. in Whittier. Guests will enjoy dinner, music, entertainment and games for $20 per person. Tickets may be purchased at the door. RSVP or contact (562) 665-6186.

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AROUND TOWN Law firm to celebrate new office with ribbon cutting May 15 Ross Moynihan is presently the managing attorney of the newly opened Stovall & Associates office on 7007 Washington Avenue, Suite 221 in Whittier, California. The office is a full service general practice law firm handling most, if not all, legal issues for individuals and businesses and will celebrate a grand opening with an official ribbon cutting on Thursday, May 15 at 4 p.m. Ross was born and raised in Dublin, Ireland before moving to Las Vegas, Nevada to attend Bishop Gorman High School and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. After graduating from the Whittier Law School, Ross sat for, and passed, both the California and Nevada Bar Exams. He began his legal career with the Las Vegas, Nevada based Stovall & Associates. There he practiced in the areas of personal injury, worker compensation, contractual disputes, family law, wills, trusts and probate, real property law, criminal law, landlord/ tenant law, and bankruptcy and debt relief. He has since centered his practice on complex litigation and trial work primarily in the areas of personal injury and business litigation involving contractual disputes and fraud. For more information on the upcoming ribbon cutting or questions regarding a legal matter, please contact Whittier’s branch of Stovall & Associates at (626) 532-1035.

Annual Dancing with the Whittier Stars to add second show Due to popular demand, a second performance of the Whittier Community Foundation’s Dancing with the Whittier Stars will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 21 at the Whittier Center Theatre, 7630 Washington Avenue. Tickets are on sale at the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department office at the Whittier City Hall, 14230 Penn Street. Ticket price is $40. “Tickets for the original 7 p.m. show sold out almost immediately, and there was a high demand for more, so it was decided to offer a second show,” said Carol Crosby, President of the Whittier Community Foundation Board. The event also features a reception and dinner, which will be held at 6 p.m. between

the two shows. Dancing with the Whittier Stars is sponsored by the Whittier Community Foundation. The Whittier Community Foundation is a local non-profit organization whose mission is to support activities and programs for the education, enrichment and enjoyment of the Whittier Community. The Foundation raises funds year-round to that end. Two prizes will be awarded at “Dancing with the Whittier Stars” – a “People’s Choice” award and an award for the contest who raises the highest amount of funds. Dancers in this year’s competition are: Jaime R. Corral, retired judge; Karen Dalton, Whittier Community Foundation Board Member; Howard

Elkin, local cardiologist; Caren Grisham, local chiropractor; Chris Hardman, local businessman and Foundation Board Member; R.D. McDonnell, local architect and Whittier Planning Commissioner; Yuki Sato, local acupuncture and wellness practitioner; Fran Shields, Whittier Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services and Foundation Board Member; Whittier Mayor Cathy Warner; and Whittier Police Sgt. Jason Zuhlke. For more information on Dancing with the Whittier Stars, contact the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department at (562) 567-9400 or the Whittier Community Foundation website at www.whittiercommunityfoundation.com.

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Art gallery celebrates East Whittier School District’s art show through June

The Young Men’s Christian Association of Greater Whittier cordially invites you to the 99 th Annual YMCA Volunteer Recognition Dinner on Thursday, June 5, 2014. Social begins at 6 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. The awards presentation is at 7:30 p.m. The recipients of the “Myron Claxton Distinguished YMCA Service Award” are Janet and Bob Henke. The recipient of the “Don Jenkins Volunteer Award” will be Suzi Donnelly. Please RSVP by May 29 to the YMCA of Greater Whittier’s Association Office, 12510 Hadley Street, 2nd floor, Whittier, CA 90601 or phone at (562) 907-2727. Tickets are $40 per person or $320 for a table of 8.

The Whittier Art Association and Gallery, which has an ongoing commitment to fostering art in the community, is proud to partner with the East Whittier School District in showcasing district-wide student works through June 1, 2014. There are 13 schools represented in the show, and the students range from kindergarten through the eighth grade. Each school has entered 20 works of art. Because of the size of the exhibit, the Gallery is hosting two receptions. There is no admission and the public is most enthusiastically invited. There will be refreshments and entertainment at both receptions, which will run from 5 to 7 p.m. The first reception will be on Sunday the 4th of May, and the second reception will be on Thursday, May 29. The music and dance recitals will include everything from a jazz band and a quartet to steel drums. As for the art itself, no less a critic than John Beth Reilly has written “The sheer exuberance of children’s art makes almost everything else seem deadly dull.” For further information call the Whittier Art Association and Gallery at (562) 698-8710. The Gallery is open Wednesday through Sunday from 1 to 6 p.m. and located at 8035 Painter Ave.

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NEW MEMBERS ADVERTISING Echo Daily Bruce Phillips PO Box 9133 Brea, CA 92822 (714) 270-1205 brucephp@gmail.com www.echodaily.com Echo Daily provides small to mid-sized businesses with a simple wireless and cardless Loyalty Program run through IPAD kiosks placed on or near checkout counters. Customers participate in your custom rewards program through a simple check-in process by entering their name, mobile phone number and email address. Once completed, returning customers earn points for visits or dollars spent after checking into the IPAD kiosk by simply entering their mobile phone numbers. Through this enrollment, their system creates an active database of customers and tracks frequency of their visits and purchasing habits. Their text and email messaging services allow you to communicate relevant information to your customers and drive sales revenue year-round.

BAKERY Simply Irresistible Cakes & Desserts Jennifer Jones & Jenna Main 2408 Whittier Blvd. La Habra, CA 90631 (562) 690-6393 jennifer@simply-irresistible.com www.simplyirresistible.com The passion for delicious food and delectable desserts has been passed down through generations. From Grandma Mentz’s tasty pies, to Papa Fred’s sugar cookies, they love that so many of their recipes are from their family. Like they love their family, they love every single hors d’oeuvre, entree, and dessert they make, taking in great consideration that it not only needs to look delightful, but taste amazing too! At Simply Irresistible, they take great pride in their work and are passionate about what they do. That’s why their food is made with love, from scratch, using only the highest quality ingredients available like real butter and farm fresh produce. They know that if you stop on by, and give them a try, you will find them, well... Simply Irresistible!

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DENTIST St. Mary Dental Ozzy Godinez 7721 Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 (562) 309-4433 osvaldo@stmarydental.com www.stmarydental.com St. Mary Dental knows that lasting personal and social change comes about when we all work together. That’s why at St. Mary Family Dental, strengthening the community is their primary focus. Each day they work side-by-side with their neighbors to make sure that everyone - regardless of age, income or background - has the opportunity for a healthy and beautiful smile. Their practice has new, gentle technologies that maximize your comfort and convenience as a patient. These digital dental technologies are proven to give you a comfortable experience and a beautiful, successful outcome. St. Mary Dental’s goal is to provide you with the highest possible standard of personalized dental care in Whittier. They work hard to extend the life of your natural teeth and give you the confidence from your beautiful, pain-free smile.

INSURANCE Frank Amador Farmers Insurance Agency Frank Amador 12000 E. Slauson Ave. Suite 14 Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 (888) 316-3526 frank@frankamador.com www.farmersagent.com/famador Farmers is dedicated to being the right choice for auto insurance, home (homeowners and renters), life insurance, business insurance, umbrellas, boat and recreational vehicle insurance, and a whole lot more. As your personal agent, Frank believes in keeping you informed and aware of Farmers Insurance products. It is his mission to help you develop the right plan to meet your insurance needs. Through dedication, knowledge and a tireless work ethic, he will be the agent who his customers want to send their friends and families to. Frank strives to protect his clients’ assets.

MORTGAGE BROKERS & LENDING Alterra Home Loans Hector Amendola 7250 Painter Ave. Suite 201 Whittier, CA 90602 (562) 321- 9055 hamendola@goalterra.com www.goalterra.com The Alterra Home Loans Team is committed to providing clients with the highest quality home loans combined with some of the lowest mortgage rates available. Whether you are first time home buyer, purchasing your dream home, refinancing an existing mortgage, or consolidating debt, their highly experienced team of mortgage bankers can help make your dreams come true. Their ultimate goal is to create lasting relationships with each of their clients so that he will continue providing excellent service for many years to come.

PHOTOGRPAHY Alicia Bravo Photo Design Alicia Bravo 14442 E. Whittier Blvd. Suite 200 Whittier, CA 90605 (562) 964-7995 info@aliciaphotodesign.com www.aliciaphotodesign.com Alicia has been a wedding photographer for over 12 years. While studying graphic design many years ago, she fell in love with photography. She then took that love and created a wedding photography business, which over the years has blossomed into a portrait and product photography business. She joined Professional Photographers of Los Angeles, California and America to improve her craft and is honored to have become an award-winning photographer. Her mission as a photographer is to deliver the most beautiful images, whether of products or people. What Alicia Bravo delivers to her clients has to look great or it is not done; happy clients make her happy. Alicia is an artistic photographer for your engagement, wedding, newborn, maternity, or quincinera. Visit her website to see samples of her award-winning work. Referred by Brenda Rodriguez, The Skin Room

RETAIL Blackbird Records Sharon Hale 1417 Lambert Rd. Unit C Whittier, CA 90605 (714) 829-5368 blackbirrecords12@gmail.com www.facebook.com/BlackbirdRecords Blackbird Records is an all vinyl record store that sells new and used LPs and 45s; most genres including Rock, Funk, Soul, Latin, Reggae, Punk, R&B and Hip Hop. They have a variety of records to choose from and they assure you you’ll have a great experience. The purpose of their store is to foster an atmosphere where people can meet, share their common passion for music and add some dope records to their collection. DJs will be spinning in the store from time to time. If you are a DJ and would like to do a set, just contact the store and they will get you settled. They will also have in-store performances on various weekends. Blackbird Records is focused on providing high-quality service and customer satisfaction – they will do everything they can to meet your expectations.

SCHOOLS St. Pius X – St. Mathias Academy Manny Poveda 7851 Gardendale St. Downey, CA 90242 (562) 861-2271 mpoveda@piusmatthias.org www.piusmatthias.org The mission of St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy is to provide a challenging Catholic college-preparatory education in a supportive learning community that will positively affect the lives of teenagers, and provide opportunities for all students to grow in faith, learn without limits, and live with a purpose. St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy provides a challenging Catholic College preparatory education in a supportive learning community that prepares students for a life that fosters pride arising from humility & service, where students will understand the source of their self-worth as being loved by God; virtue shaped by faith and morals where students will deepen their faith through knowledge and experience; purpose driven by goals & determination where students will become holistic learners who exhibit perseverance and self-motivation; and graduates will emerge poised to succeed in college, career, and life.

REAL ESTATE DEVELOPER The Charles Company Ben Kim 9034 W. Sunset Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90069 (310) 247-0900 ben@charles-company.com www.charles-company.com

Founded in 1979, Charles Company is an integrated real estate investment and development firm, with properties in the states of California and Nevada. As a privately held partnership, the company specializes in transforming land and under-developed properties into best uses, with potential for generating the utmost returns. This success is highly attributed to the firm’s highly qualified hands-on managing partners, managers, professional staff and consultants. The company’s growth has spanned from being known for its signature corner development projects to embarking on development of large scale projects. In the recent past, the company’s growth has remained constant, in spite of the severe adverse economic conditions. Charles Company currently owns and operates more than 100 properties, with over 5 million square feet of completed projects. The properties are located throughout the Southern California counties of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Ventura, and Imperial; as well as, the Washoe & Clark Counties in Nevada. Over decades of expansion, this success is manifested in the results, such as the portfolio of completed projects having a 95% occupancy rate.

REALTOR Keller Williams Realty Kathy Evans 16310 Whittier Blvd. Suite F Whittier, CA 90603 (562) 242-9749 kaevans55@icloud.com www.kehomesales.com Kathy Evans is your local real estate connection for the cities of Brea, Fullerton, Hacienda Heights, La Mirada, La Habra, Placentia, and Whittier. As an agent who has grown up and worked in this local area, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise about buying and selling real estate here. It’s not the same everywhere, so you need someone you can trust for up-to-date information. She is eager to serve you. Here are some of the things she can do for you: Find Your Next Home, Sell a Home, and Consult on Home Selling Tactics. Kathy is a trusted resource for answers about the buying/selling process, innovative marketing strategies, expertise about neighborhood features, and ability to target home searches, strong negotiation skills, and support through the closing and beyond.

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