Business Focus - September 2013 by Whittier Chamber

Five’s a crowd! Whittier Chamber Past President Sue Dean, Chamber Ambassador Dr. Wendy Kreider, D.C., Whittier City Council member Joe Vinatieri and Carolyn Reggio and Trisha Garcia of CAPC, Inc. were all smiles as they made their way across the beautiful Whittier College campus for the August Wake Up Whittier breakfast. For more photos from the monthly event,

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Whittier City Manager Jeff Collier (left) and Community Development Manager Aldo Schindler (right) congratulated local restaurant owner Kyle Koestner during the ribbon cutting and grand opening of The Rusty Monk, his new Belgian gastropub located on Greenleaf Ave. in Uptown Whittier. For

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A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF THE WHITTIER AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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VOL. 19 NO. 9

City of Whittier gives boost to local companies and business start-ups through new Business Assistance Program

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“The City of Whittier is always looking for new programs to offer our businesses to help them succeed,” says Mayor Bob Henderson. “With that focus in mind, we’ve added Tools for Business Success to our website since it includes various local, state, federal and best-of-the-web resources to do just that.” The new online program, which can be accessed through the City website at http://whittier.toolsforbusiness.info, has resources to help new businesses grow, including tools to build a business plan and marketing plan, information on how to become visible in social media and even a 30-day “Business Turnaround” feature for businesses in financial trouble. If a business is having difficulty finding a specific resource, the program also provides immediate online help during daytime and evening hours, six days a week. “We are proud to offer this new program to help our businesses,” said

Mayor Pro Tem Cathy Warner. − The Government She further said, “the Tools for Requirements Kit has forms Business Success Program and simplified instructions is not only cost-effective for new and ongoing for the City but also for businesses. There is the entrepreneur who also a tool that shows all doesn’t have to take time the forms due in the next away from their business 90 days for a specified to come into city hall for business entity. information and resources” − An Employer’s Kit is as the program can be accessed available to help businesses from a home or office computer.” find hourly pay information for Some of the many benefits found in over 850 positions and help create the City’s new online business assistance employee job descriptions. program are: − The Funding Programs section is a − The Business Start-Up Kit is perfect great resource for small business for people looking to open their loans available in the Whittier area and first business and includes the local lenders that participate in SBA forms needed to establish a sole loan programs. The “Loan Payment proprietorship, partnership, limited Calculator” will help businesses liability company or corporation. quickly determine payments for the It also includes a free business loans being requested. plan software and small business − Business and Employee Training certification information. connects businesses to local training

opportunities to improve your business skills or the skills of your employees. The Tools for Business Success page will be updated regularly as new services and programs become available. Businesses are encouraged to visit the site on an ongoing basis or as needed. For more information on the Tools for Business Success or economic development, contact the City of Whittier Business Development Manager at (562) 567-9320. 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.

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

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

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“Instead of thinking about where you are, think about where you want to be. It takes twenty years of hard work to become an overnight success.” - Diana Rankin When I read this quote, it moved me to reflect on my experience as President of the Whittier Chamber. September marks the halfway point of my term as President and I am now, more than ever before, proud to be the leader of this fine organization. I am privileged to work with the truly fine group of people that is the Board of Directors, the Chamber staff and, most importantly, our nearly 700 Chamber members. Although I have not had the opportunity to meet each member, I can confidently say that these first 6 months have proven to me that our Chamber members represent

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the best of the best. I thank you for the opportunity to serve as a representative of this excellent organization and look forward to the remainder of my term as President. One significant lesson I have learned while serving as Chamber President so far is that nothing happens overnight. Like Diana Rankin noted above, creating change in even the sturdiest of organizations like the Whittier Chamber takes time and diligence. My business, ACRO Printing, is well on its way to becoming a 23-year Whittier Chamber member. Throughout those years, I have seen innumerable projects, incentives and renovations occur in the Chamber and the community, yet never realized the depth of involvement it took to produce these “overnight successes.” I encourage everyone to re-read Rankin’s quote and reflect on where they want to be in their business. Most likely, where you want to be and where you are, is significantly different. However, it is critical that we remain focused on the “where we want to be.” Just as Rankin notes, it is the 20 years of hard work and persistence that will pay off. In my experience, these are some key reminders on how to run a successful business:

• Constantly seek improvement • Hire the best people you can afford • Know your numbers I have had the pleasure of attending many ribbon cuttings and grand openings lately, which reminds me that each of our businesses begins somewhere. Just as the Whittier Chamber began from scratch 99 years ago, the Chamber’s successful Hathaway Golf Classic will be celebrating its 35th year on September 9, and many entrepreneurs are beginning their own business ventures today. The Whittier Chamber is proud to support our local businesses, young and old! As you begin your own projects to improve and grow your business, the Whittier Chamber is excited and eager to be there every step of the way, from the inception of your 20 years of hard work to the ribbon cutting on your “overnight success!”

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INDEX

President’s Massage ............. 2 Financial Update .................... 3 Mayor’s Message ................... 4 Tax Tips ................................. 6 What’s Cool in Your School ..... 7 Labor Law Update .................. 8 Wake Up Whittier ................... 9 YP Corner ............................ 10 Member Marketplace ........... 12 Referral Train ....................... 12 Tasty Tuesday ...................... 12 Restaurant Row ................... 13 C mmun Co unity Calend ndar ............ 13 Community Celebrations ...... 15 Around Town ...................16-17 Renewing Members ............. 18 New Members ................18-19

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Investors are always searching for methods to help them determine whether a company is worth investing in. There are many means of stock valuation, some simple, some more complex.1 Why is stock valuation so important? If the market price of the company’s stock is greater than the company’s intrinsic value, an investor might choose to stay away. If the market price of the company’s stock is less than the company’s intrinsic value, the investor may choose to buy the stock. Here are six key valuation methods: Price-to-Earnings Ratio (P/E) The price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) is a valuation method used to compare a company’s current share price with its per-share earnings. Its formula is calculated by dividing its market value per share by its earnings per share. The P/E is one of the most widely used ratios, and it is used to compare the financial performance of different companies, industries, and markets. The company’s forecast P/E (its P/E for the upcoming year) is generally considered more important than its historical P/E. Price-to-Earnings Growth Ratio (PEG) The P/E ratio is a snapshot of where a company is, and the PEG ratio is a graph

plotting where it has been. The PEG ratio incorporates the historical growth rate of the company’s earnings. This ratio also tells you how your stock stacks up against another stock. The PEG ratio is calculated by taking the P/E ratio of a company and dividing it by the year-overyear growth rate of its earnings. Price-to-Book Ratio (P/B) The price-to-book ratio measures a company’s market price in relation to its book value. Its formula is calculated by dividing the company’s stock by its book value per share. Book value can be found in the company’s balance sheet, usually listed as “stockholder equity.” It represents the value of a company’s total assets subtracted by its total liabilities. The P/B does not consider the actual value of the assets, only the non-depreciated portion of the assets. Like most ratios, it’s best to compare P/B ratios within industries. For example, tech stocks often trade above book value, while financial stocks often trade below book value. Price-to-Sales Ratio (P/S) The price-to-sales ratio helps determine a stock’s relative valuation. Its formula is calculated by dividing the company’s price per share by its annual net sales per share. Price-to-sales ratio is considered a relative valuation measure because it’s only useful when it’s compared with the P/S ratio of other firms. The P/S ratio varies dramatically by industry, so when comparing P/S ratios, make sure the firms are within the same industry. Return on Equity (ROE) The ROE is calculated by dividing a company’s earnings per share by

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City Of Whittier

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MAYOR'S MESSAGE Bob Henderson

The City of Whittier is always looking to offer new programs to our businesses to help them succeed. Last month, we reported on our new online program called Tools for Business Success which includes various local, state, federal and best-of-the-web resources. If you haven’t had time to go online to view the program, we encourage you to do so as there is a plethora of information to help new and expanding businesses. You can access the program through the City web site at http://whittier. toolsforbusiness.info. This month we are happy to report that the Los Angeles County Recycling Market Development Zone (RMDZ) was recently expanded to include Whittier. The RMDZ program combines recycling with economic development to fuel new businesses, expand existing ones, create jobs and divert waste from landfills. The program was developed by the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) as part of an ongoing effort to increase the diversion of waste going to landfills and is a partnership between the CalRecycle and local jurisdictions. The Whittier RMDZ is administered by the Los Angeles County Public Works Department. The RMDZ program provides business and technical assistance, product marketing and financial assistance to businesses that manufacture a recycled-content product or process materials for recycling. Manufacturing or processing must occur within Whittier or other RMDZ jurisdictions. In short, businesses that want to manufacture goods with recycled materials interested in locating in Whittier or existing Whittier recycling processors may qualify for some financial incentives from the State. To find out if your business qualifies for the RMDZ incentives, call (626) 4583551 Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., or visit www.dpw.lacounty.

gov/epd/rmdz. You may also call the City’s Business Development Manager, Angelica Frausto, at (562) 567-9320 for more information on the RMDZ, Tools for Business Success or economic development in Whittier. The City and Chamber kick off the annual business seminar series with Senator Ron Calderon on September 26 with a Facebook training seminar beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the Whittier City Hall Council Chamber. The free seminars are available for business owners, managers, supervisors, or any member of your business team and are held the last Thursday of the month from September through June, except for holidays. The business seminar series covers a wide variety of topics conducted by industry professionals aimed at providing local businesses with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in an increasingly competitive and changing marketplace. Please RSVP with the Whittier Chamber at (562) 698-9554 or with the City at (562) 567-9320. Yo u m a y h a v e n o t i c e d s o m e development activity at the southwest corner of Colima Road and Whittier Boulevard. Starbucks has begun grading and we expect that the former shoe store west of the vacant lot will be demolished soon. Coffee drinkers will surely be happy once the new drive-thru store opens in the coming year! Uptown Whittier continues to make its mark as a dining destination with the opening of several new eateries. Kyle Koestner opened his second restaurant last month. The Rusty Monk, a Belgian restaurant, is almost directly across the street from Kyle’s healthy food and juice café, Fenix 5-4. PortsMouth, the brainchild of Nikomi and Jay Arroyo of Phlight, along with Bernardo Pena, son of Senor Peppers’ owner and Chef Daniel Salcido, will soon be celebrating the grand opening of this seafood restaurant on Penn and Bright. Other restaurants that recently opened in Uptown include Off the Hook Fish Grill located at Hadley and Comstock, and Orange Grill located on Greenleaf just north of the PIH Health building. Please join the Whittier City Council in welcoming these four new restaurants to Whittier and remember to support your fellow local businesses when dining out!

Whittier, MRCA settle lawsuit The City of Whittier and the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA) have announced a settlement of the litigation concerning the City’s lease of property located within the Whittier Hills to Matrix Oil for anticipated oil production. In early 2012, the MRCA initiated a lawsuit challenging a 2008 lease between the City of Whittier and Matrix Oil for an oil and gas exploration project at a site used for oil drilling until the 1990s within the Whittier Hills. The lawsuit alleged the project violated, among other things, Los Angeles County Proposition A, a ballot measure approved by the voters in 1992 to increase the safety of neighborhood parks, plant trees and acquire, restore and preserve park, wildlife, and open space resources. The matter was heard before the Los Angeles Superior Court on June 6, 2013 pursuant to which Judge James Chalfant entered an order for a preliminary injunction prohibiting the oil project from proceeding pending the entry of final judgment. This settlement resolves the claims raised by the MRCA regarding this project. Under the terms of the settlement, the MRCA will share project royalties with the City and will receive up to $11.25 million annually for park, recreation, open space, conservation and educational interpretation purposes. The funding will effectively extend the benefits of Proposition A countywide-which would otherwise expire in the next few years-for another generation. The settlement further provides environmental safeguards for the public and assures that high volume, high pressure hydraulic fracturing (commonly referred to as “hydraulic fracking”) will not be used as part of the oil project. Whittier Mayor Bob Henderson, who also Chairs the Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority, is pleased with the settlement and stated, “As the City Council has expressed from the beginning, we felt it was appropriate to share a significant portion of the proceeds from our oil royalties with the environmental community in Los Angeles County to allow for greater preservation of native habitat and the public’s enjoyment of our nature environment. The settlement with the MRCA will allow benefits to flow to County residents through the stewardship of this well-respected public park agency that manages some 69,000 acres of environmentally sensitive lands.” Commenting on the settlement, George Lange, Chairman of the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority, stated “This is a significant win for the preservation and protection of urban open space and for maintaining safe and accessible parks for the public. The settlement avoids costly and unpredictable legal outcomes on appeal. It includes provisions to protect the Whittier Hills and it provides reliable funding to maintain and improve thousands of acres of public parkland well into the future which is most important.” Whittier’s stated goal was and is to maintain the open space assets available to the public while generating a stable income stream which would support City services without tax increases into the future as well as provide funding for infrastructure replacement. The project, as approved by the City, incorporates significant investment in habitat enhancement within the Whittier Hills. The project’s surface footprint will be limited to only approximately 2% of the 1,280-acre former oil field. The remainder of the open space will be left untouched—preserving this habitat resource while maintaining access and enjoyment to recreational users. There will be no net loss of protected open space, as the City will provide 17.1 acres of biologically contiguous land to replace the land taken out of use by the project. The agreement will ultimately allow the extraction of the oil and natural gas, again, from Whittier Hills. However, with approximately 200 operating and monitoring conditions imposed by the Whittier City Council, both the residents and the environment will be fully protected. The parties believe their efforts and goals are now best served through the consummation of this settlement.

Foundation, service club partner to host “Fit for Life” Spooktacular 5K Run/Walk in October

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Whittier’s upcoming Dog Park. The Lions Club raises funds for a variety of programs that benefit the Whittier community and its residents, and proceeds from this event will benefit “Sight for Kids,” a free program offering eye exams and glasses for underprivileged Whittier children. The October event will feature a Halloween theme as runners circle through the quaint Uptown business district and picturesque historic residential area before returning to the Community Center. The highly-popular

Calling all runners, joggers and walkers – and your little kids too! The fourth annual “Fit for Life” Spooktacular 5K Run/Walk and “Children’s Creepy Crawly” Half-Mile Dash will be held Saturday. October 26. The event will be held at 7:30 a.m., beginning at the Whittier Community Center, 7630 Washington Avenue. The event is co-sponsored by the Whittier Community Foundation and the Whittier Host Lions Club. “Fit for Life” 5K is a committee of the Whittier Community Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to providing support for programs that benefit the Whittier community, and this year’s proceeds will provide amenities for

“Children’s Creepy Crawly” Half-Mile Dash will also return to the event. Runners are welcome to wear familyappropriate costumes to add to the Halloween fun.

In addition to the 5-K, which is a USATF certified course, there will be a pancake breakfast, which will begin at 8 a.m., and a Costume Contest throughout the morning’s activities. Pre-registration before October 23 is $30 and $15 for the Children’s HalfMile Dash. Late registration is $35 for the 5K and $20 for Half-Mile Dash. Registration may be made online at Active.com, in person at the Whittier Community Center or on the day of the event. Those interested in participating in the event or for more information, please contact Greg Alaniz, Community Services Supervisor, at (562) 567-9400 or galaniz@cityofwhittier.org.

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City to celebrate “Living Life Without Limits” at 11th Annual Abilities Faire “Living Life without Limits,” the 11th annual Abilities Awareness Faire and Celebration of Disabilities Awareness Month, will be held from 9:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 22 at the Whittier Community Center, 7630 Washington Avenue. All community members are invited to come to this free event and learn more about how Whittier is working to become accessible to all residents. The event is jointly sponsored by the City of Whittier Accessibility Committee, Park, Recreation and Community Services Department, Southeast Area Social

Services Funding Authority (SASSFA) Work Source and the Whittier Union High School District. Approximately 40 agencies are expected at the Faire, featuring exhibits and displays on employment assistance information, advocacy, independent and assisted living, parent education, support programs, social services resources and emergency preparedness information. For more information or to participate in the event, contact Martin Browne, Accessibility Coordinator, at (562) 567-9480 or mbrowne@cityofwhittier.org.

American Red Cross wants you to be prepared; offers “Shakeout” earthquake safety resources Major earthquakes may happen anywhere you work, live or travel in California. The ShakeOut is a chance to practice together how to protect ourselves, and for everyone to become prepared. The goal is to save lives and prevent disasters from becoming catastrophes. At 10:17 a.m. on 10/17 (October 17), join millions of Californians who want to take quake-safe action when seconds count. In order to act quickly, you must practice what to do – ShakeOut is that opportunity. Register for free at www.redcrosslb.org. Invite friends and family to practice for their safety, too! You can: • Download a Drill Broadcast recording from ShakeOut.org/California/drill/ broadcast • Have a “Drop, Cover and Hold On” drill at 10:17 a.m. on October 17 at home or at work • Exercise other aspects of your emergency plan • Discuss what you learned and make improvements

• Encourage employees to ask their friends, families and neighbors to register • Ask colleagues at other businesses to participate Request a Red Cross disaster preparedness presentation for your company or organization at www.redcross. org/longbeacheventrequestform and learn how to get a kit, make a plan and be informed. About the American Red Cross: The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies nearly half of the nation’s blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization — not a government agency — and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit www.redcross.org or join the blog at http://blog.redcross.org.

City implements new commercial recycling program The City of Whittier mailed letters to businesses encouraging commercial recycling. The California Assembly Bill 341 (Chesbro, 2011) (California Public Resources Code 42649) requires businesses and public entities that generate four cubic yards or more of waste per week and multifamily residential dwellings with five or more units to recycle. The purpose of the law is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by diverting commercial solid waste from landfills and expand opportunities for recycling in California. The new State law requires cities to implement a mandatory commercial recycling program that includes education and outreach to explain the State requirement, provide information on how to recycle, monitor businesses to identify those that are not meeting the requirement to recycle and inform them of the State requirement. The City must also report program implementation information to the State on an annual basis. Businesses can use one or any combination of the following options in order to reuse, recycle, compost or

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Vehicle theft is easier than you think… and so is prevention by Captain Michael Davis Whittier Police officers recently stopped a suspicious male sneaking around an East Whittier neighborhood. During their investigation, they located a bag the subject was carrying around with him which contained numerous items including purses, clothes and electronic equipment from several unlocked vehicles in the area. The male subject was arrested for various crimes and the property was returned to the victims. Unfortunately, this is a fairly common occurrence that is often made easier by the victims of these crimes. We have known for many years that basic crime prevention is the most effective way to reduce the likelihood of becoming a crime victim. We also know that most criminals are opportunistic in nature and will look for an easy job with the least resistance to complete their crime. The interview of the suspect involved in this crime spree gave credence to the fact that residents, visitors and the business community can take small and simple steps to prevent vehicle and other burglaries from occurring within our city. When criminals who commit similar crimes are asked how they did it, the suspects have often said they spent hours walking through parking lots and residential streets looking into vehicles for anything of value that was visible through the windows. When they saw an item, they simply smashed the window or opened the unlocked door and took it. In other cases, the suspects said they parked in shopping centers and watched people place purses, backpacks, and other valuables in the trunk before heading to shop or use a fitness facility. When the owners walked away, the suspects smashed a window or opened the unlocked door, opened the trunk and removed the valuables. When the suspects examined a vehicle with nothing visible through the windows, they tend to move on to another vehicle. This arrest and other subsequent interviews should remind all of us that on any given day and at any given time, hundreds of criminals are looking for an easy target. The theft of purses and wallets from vehicles is a pre-curser to identity theft. In addition to the loss of valuable property, vehicle owners also bear the cost of window replacement. The lesson from this arrest and arrests similar to this one is that keeping a clean passenger compartment in a vehicle will most likely reduce your chance of being victimized. To enhance our crime prevention education campaign, Whittier police officers have and are continuing to distribute auto burglary prevention posters and cards to businesses, apartment complexes, schools, churches, neighborhood watch captains and other locations in order to better educate vehicle owners about how to protect themselves and reduce crimes in the city. The message is clear: lock your vehicle, hide your valuables and don’t be a victim! If you would like a vehicle theft prevention poster for your business to help educate your staff or members of the public, please contact Community Relations Officer Brad White at (562) 567-9208. 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.

“Paws 4 A Cause” sponsors dog run and costume contest

- Self-haul to a recycling center. - Subscribe to a recycling service with the hauler authorized by the City to Enjoy a morning with your BFFF (best fourcollect, haul, carry or transport recyclable footed friend) and attend the “Paws 4 A Cause” Dog material. Contact Consolidated Disposal 3-K Walk/Run and Costume Contest. The event Service at (800) 299-4898 to subscribe. will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturday, - Sell your recyclable material with a September 28, at the Palm Park Trailhead, market value to a recycling service. The 5703 Palm Avenue. sale of recyclable materials must be “Paws 4 A Cause” is a committee of the Whittier Community Foundation, a documented by a bill of sale, receipt or other documentation satisfactory to the non-profit organization committed to providing support for programs to benefit City Director of Public Works. the Whittier community. Proceeds from this year’s event will provide amenities The law does not specify what for Whittier’s soon-to-be established Dog Park. The event will include a Canine 3-K Walk/Run, a “Mini-Mutt March” shorter materials or how much your business should recycle, but starting with typical run for smaller and/or older dogs, a Dog Costume Contest, photographs with household and office recyclables is a Officer McGruff, demonstrations from Police K-9 groups and more. There will good place to begin. This might include also be a Pet Faire featuring pet adoption groups and other non-profit animal office paper and mail, newspapers, services and vendors. A $15 fee entitles a dog and its person to participate in all of the activities. magazines and catalogs, cardboard, glass and plastic bottles or containers, Additional dogs are charged a $5 fee. Dogs must be leashed, under control and plastic bags, film and cans. have necessary immunizations. Additional information can be found Sponsorships for the event, at various levels, are also available for interested on the CalRecycle website at www. individuals, organizations and businesses. For more information on the Canine calrecycle.ca.gov/climate/recycling or by 3-K Walk/Run, “Paws 4 A Cause” or the Whittier Community Foundation, contact calling the City Customer Service line at Jeff Lopez, “Paws 4 A Cause” Committee Co-Chair, at (562) 567-9400 or (562) 567-9530. jlopez@cityofwhittier.org.

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$ TAX TIPS How the homesale exclusion applies to a residence used for residential and business (nonresidential) purposes or to produce rental income

Richard Scrivanich As you know, an individual can exclude up to $250,000 ($500,000 for certain joint filers) of the gain from the sale of his principal residence if he has owned and used the residence as his principal residence for at least two years out of the five-year period before the sale. You recently asked whether the amount of the exclusion would be affected if you used a portion of your property for business or to produce rental income. You can generally exclude some or all of the gain realized from the sale of a home you have used for business or to produce rental income if you meet the two-year ownership and use tests. If you use the property partly as a home and partly for business or to produce rental income, the treatment of any gain on the sale depends on whether the business or rental part of the property is within your home or separate from your home. However, even if you satisfy the two-year ownership and use tests, the

Tax Tips Continued from page 3 its book values per share. The ROE is a measure of how well the company is utilizing its assets to make money. Understanding the trend of ROE is important because it indicates whether the company is improving its financial position or not. Dividend Payout Ratio This ratio is calculated by dividing the dividends paid by a company by its earnings. The dividend payout ratio can also be calculated as dividends per share divided by earnings per share. A high dividend payout ratio indicates that the company is returning a large percentage of company profits back to the shareholders. A low dividend payout ratio indicates that the company is retaining most of its profits for internal growth.

exclusion does not apply to any gain due to depreciation allowed or allowable for periods after May 6, 1997, or to any gain allocable to a period of nonqualified use after December 31, 2008. Any gain attributable to depreciation is subject to a maximum tax rate of 25%. A period of nonqualified use, in general, is any period during which the property is not used as the principal residence of the taxpayer or the taxpayerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spouse (or a former spouse). If the part of your property used for business or to produce rental income is within your dwelling unit (i.e., house, apartment, condominium, etc.), such as a room used as a home office for a business, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not necessary to allocate gain on the sale of the property between the business part of the property and the part used as a home. The rules become more complex if a separate part of your home was used for business or to produce rental income. In that case, you have to apply the ownership and use tests separately to each part of the property. For example, you cannot exclude any gain on the separate part of your property used for business or to produce rental income unless you owned and lived in that part of your property for at least two years during the five-year period ending on the date of the sale. If you do not meet the two-year use test for the business or rental part of your property, an allocation of the gain on the sale is required. For this purpose, you have to allocate the basis of the property and the amount realized upon its sale between the business or rental part and the part used as a home. The

allocation is based on the same method of allocation that you used to determine the depreciation deductions for the business portion of the property. If you used a separate part of your property for business or to produce rental income in the year of sale, you have to treat the sale of the property as the sale of two properties, even if you met the use test for the business or rental part. This allocation requires you to divide the selling price, selling expenses, and basis between the part of the property used for business or rental and the separate part used as your home. Similarly, if you qualify to exclude any of the gain on the business or rental part of your property, you would also divide your maximum exclusion between the business portion of the property and the separate portion used as your home. If you have used a separate part of your property for business or to produce rental income (though not in the year of sale) but meet the two-year use test for both the business (or rental) part of your home and the residential portion of your home, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not necessary to treat the transaction as the sale of two properties. In other words, the exclusion would apply to gain other than gain due to depreciation or gain allocable to a period of nonqualified use. 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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Just five ‘job killer’ bills alive as legislative session nears end The more than three dozen bills that the California Chamber of Commerce labeled as “job killers,” because they would increase regulation or raise taxes, have been whittled down to just five as the 2013 legislative session enters its last days. All of the others have either been held in committee or defeated in floor votes, but technically, will still be alive for the second half of the biennial session that begins in January. The highest-profile survivor of the original 37 bills is Assembly Bill 10, carried by Assemblyman Luis Alejo, D-Watsonville, which would raise the state’s minimum wage by $2 per hour over the next five years. The measure was approved by the full Assembly and reached the Senate floor, awaiting another vote, after Alejo agreed to remove an automatic cost-ofliving escalator. The other four bills on the list that remain alive include:

• Senate Bill 404 by Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson, D-Santa Barbara, which would extend the Fair Employment and Housing Act’s protections against discrimination to employees who are engaged in family care duties; • Senate Bill 365 by Sen. Lois Wolk, D-Davis, which would place a 10-year time limit on business tax exemptions; • Senate Bill 691 by Sen. Loni Hancock, D-Berkeley, which would increase penalties for non-vehicular air quality violations; and • Assembly Bill 769 by Assemblywoman Nancy Skinner, D-Berkeley, which would repeal the net operating loss carry back deduction for business. Seven constitutional amendments aimed at lowering the vote threshold for local government and school taxes are technically still alive, but would require two-thirds legislative votes to be placed on the 2014 ballot. Legislative leaders have put them on hold until next year. For more JobKiller information visit www.CalChamber.com.

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Proposed legislation dedicates Boulevard to fallen Whittier police officers T h e y a r e remembered as two of Whittier’s finest. In the late 1970s, Whittier police Detectives Mike Lane and John Pierce lost their lives Assemblyman Ian Calderon in the line of duty while protecting the city and its residents. Now, more than 30 years after their deaths in separate police actions, an effort is under way to dedicate Whittier Boulevard inside the city limits to their memory. According to Police Chief Jeff Piper, the effort began with the Whittier Police Officers’ Association, which took the idea to city officials. The city put together the paperwork to make a request to Assemblyman Ian Calderon, D-Whittier. Calderon’s legislation, Assembly Concurrent Resolution 62, designates the portion of Highway 72, or Whittier Boulevard, from the western intersection at Penn Street to the eastern intersection at Costa Glen Avenue, to the officers. “It’s a wonderful opportunity to memorialize their service and contribution and the ultimate sacrifice that these two officers made for our community,” Piper said. “They are our fallen heroes.” In August, the measure was passed unanimously by the Assembly and then passed by the Senate Transportation Committee. It is expected to next be heard in the Senate Appropriations Committee in the beginning of September. The bill, which Calderon introduced

on May 31, would designate a portion of Highway 72 as the Detectives Mike Lane and John Pierce Memorial Highway. A memorial sign to the two officers, at a cost of nearly $5,000 which will be paid by the Whittier Police Officers’ Association, is proposed to be placed at each end of the designated portion of the highway. Lane joined the Whittier Police Department on Jan. 22, 1968. He was assigned to the detective division, criminal tactical unit, major criminal investigations, the Southeast Burglary Investigation Team and later to the Investigative Division, Narcotics Detail. On Dec. 13, 1979, Lane was working undercover on a motorcycle theft investigation when shots were exchanged and he was killed. Pierce joined the Whittier Police Department on Oct. 12, 1967. He worked as a uniformed officer, served as liaison officer in the Whittier Police Explorer program, the department’s investigative division and later the SWAT Team. He served as training officer in the investigative division and was named California Outstanding Narcotics Officer by the We Tip organization. On Sept. 21, 1976, while working an undercover investigation regarding the sale of narcotics, Pierce sustained serious injuries that left him paralyzed from the neck down and later caused his death on May 18, 1977. “We will not forget the sacrifices of these two heroes and will ensure their legacy lives on by remembering and honoring them,” Calderon said.

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Whittier Chamber members got up bright and early to exchange business cards over breakfast during the monthly Wake Up Whittier breakfast at Whittier College

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September 24, 2013 at Manuel’s Original El Tepeyac Cafe 13131 Crossroads Pkway. South • City of Industry, CA 91746 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $10 for Chamber members; $20 for non-members

Co-owner Mike Kacheoff (left) and his friendly staff at The 6740 treated Whittier Chamber guests to some of their favorite menu items during the monthly networking event in July

Whittier Chamber Ambassador Richard Magdaleno of Magdaleno Financial Services (left) welcomed new member John Parker with Parker Remodeling & Construction to the Chamber’s monthly Tasty Tuesday luncheon

Thank you to The 6740 for hosting another great networking event!

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SEPT SEPT Special Events in September: Every Monday: Pathways Support Group @ American Red Cross (6701 Friends Ave., Whittier), 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. FREE. Contact (562) 698-0304 for more information Every Tuesday: Uptown Whittier Farmer’s Market @ Bailey St. & Greenleaf Ave. 3 to 7 p.m. through October 29. Call (562) 696-2662 for more information Every Wednesday: Community Yoga Class @ Friends Chiropractic (6736 Friends Ave., Whittier), 6:30 p.m. Voluntary donations graciously accepted. Contact (562) 698-1275 for more information September 1 st through 30: Sponsorship opportunities now available @ Harmony Center (12907 E. Bailey St.) for 4thAnnual Fine Art & Craft Fair coming in October. For more information contact Marilyn McCarty at mmc.caligal@yahoo.com or call (562) 440-6575

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Sept 6 Ribbon cutting celebration @ Jeyn’s Boutique (6702 Greenleaf Ave.) 12 noon. FREE & open to the public! For more information call (562) 464-6947 “Man of La Mancha” Musical Performance @ Whittier Center Theater (7630 S. Washington Ave.) 8 p.m. $20 adults, $15 seniors/students/military with ID. Performance by the Whittier Community Theater group is based on the popular Broadway musical. Make reservations by calling (562) 696-0600 or visit www.whittiercommunitytheater.org

Sept 7 “Creatures ‘n Crawlers ‘n Critters, Oh My!” Exhibit Reception @ Whittier Art Gallery (8035 Painter Ave.) 3 to 5 p.m. FREE & open to the public for viewing and refreshments. To learn more about the exhibit call (562) 698-9710

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35th Annual Hathaway Golf Classic @ Friendly Hills Country Club (8500 S. Villaverde Dr., Whittier), registration 9 a.m.; shotgun start 11 a.m. Individual golfer $225; foursome $900. Contact (562) 698-9554 to register

Sept 10

City Hall Lobby Art Reception @ City Hall (13230 Penn St.) 5:30 p.m. FREE. Featured exhibit by Julio Lesende. For more information call (562) 567-9450

Sept 12

Ribbon cutting & open house @ The Real Estate Store (14530 Whittier Blvd. ) 4 p.m. FREE & open to the public! For information call (562) 698-9554 Business “Meet & Greet” @ Chase Bank (11817 Whittier Blvd.) 5:30 to 7 p.m. FREE. Get to know other local business owners. Co-sponsored by Chase Bank and Royal Fox Insurance. Call (562) 692-4767 for more information

Sept 13

Whittier High School Homecoming Parade & Game @ Whittier College (13847 Earlham Dr.) 6 p.m. parade through Uptown on Philadelphia; 7 p.m. football game. For more information call (562) 698-8121

Sept 18

Wake Up Whittier Monthly Networking Breakfast @ Candlewood Country Club (14000 Telegraph Rd., Whittier) 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. FREE for Whittier Chamber members; $20 for non-members. Contact Natalie at (562) 698-9554 Ext. 105 for more information

Sept 19

“Stopping Senior Scams” Seminar @ Whittier Place Senior Living (12315 Burgess Ave.) 6 p.m. FREE & open to the public. Presented by Senator Ron Calderon’s office. To RSVP call (562) 321-9401

Sept 20

Whittier Young Professionals Group Luncheon @ Famous Joe’s Legendary Mexican Food (Whittier), 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $10 all-inclusive for Chamber members; $20 for non-members. RSVP to Natalie at (562) 698-9554 Ext. 105 Door 2 Door Flyers DUE @ Whittier Chamber office (8158 Painter Ave., Whittier) 4,500 flyers due by 5 p.m. $225 for Chamber members ONLY. Reserve a space with Natalie at (562) 698-9554 Ext. 105

Sept 21 “Creatures ‘n Crawlers ‘n Critters, Oh My!” Exhibit Reception @ Whittier Art Gallery (8035 Painter Ave.) 3 to 5 p.m. FREE & open to the public for viewing and refreshments. To learn more about the exhibit call (562) 698-9710 Boys & Girls Club of Whittier 2012 Gala Auction @ Friendly Hills Country Club (8500 S. Villaverde Dr., Whittier), 5:30 p.m. Individual tickets $175. RSVP to Amanda Settlage at (562) 945-3787 Ext. 113

Sept 22 “A Big Beethoven Bash” Concert @ Whittier High School, Vic Lopez Auditorium (12417 Philadelphia St., Whittier), 3 p.m. FREE. Sponsored by the Rio Hondo Symphony. For concert information call (562) 698-8626, email riohondosymphony@verizon.net or visit the website at www.riohondosymphony.org

Sept 24 Tasty Tuesday Monthly Networking Lunch @ El Tepeyac Cafe (13131 Crossroads Pkwy. South, City of Industry 91746) 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $10 for Chamber members; $20 for non-members. Enjoy business networking, great food and learn more about the Whittier Chamber! Call Natalie at (562) 698-9554 for more information

Sept 26 “Facebook for Small Businesses” Seminar @ Whittier City Hall, Council Chamber (13230 Penn St., Whittier) 8:30 a.m. FREE & open to the public! Co-sponsored by the Whittier Chamber, the City of Whittier and Senator Ron Calderon. Featuring actual Facebook experts who will focus on how to develop marketing objectives and find business success through social media. RSVP to (562) 698-9554

Sept 28 “Paws 4 A Cause” Dog 3K Walk/Run & Fashion S h o w @ P a l m P a r k G r e e n w a y Tr a i l h e a d (5703 Palm Ave., Whittier), 9 a.m. to 12 noon. $15 per dog and owner; $5 each additional dog. Proceeds go to support the Whittier Community Foundation. For more information, contact (562) 567-9480

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COMMUNITY CELEBRATIONS

Local entrepreneur Kyle Koestner recently celebrated the grand opening of The Rusty Monk, his authentic Belgian gastropub located across the street from Koestner’s other restaurant Fenix 5-4 in Uptown Whittier

Members of the Whittier Community Foundation presented a $23,295 check to the Whittier City Council at their meeting in August to be used for the purchase of playground equipment for the new Michigan Park play area. Pictured here with Mayor Bob Henderson are WCF Board members Chief Jeff Piper, Chris Hardeman, Fran Shields, Karen Dalton, La Donna Munier, Carol Crosby, Maria Claver and Greg Gunter

Kobe beef on the house! Staff, friends and family at Beef’d Up Burgers celebrated with the Whittier Chamber during their official ribbon cutting and grand opening

Miss Uptown Whittier posed in front of a classic car during the 13th Annual Uptown Car Show last month. The event drew thousands of car enthusiasts and offered free family fun in Uptown

You don’t have to be a kid to have fun! KidSmiles Pediatric Dentistry at the Whittwood Town Center welcomed Chamber guests and community members for their official ribbon cutting and open house celebration last month

Executive Director Amy Catt and her staff members smile excitedly as they cut the ribbon during the grand opening of the new Interfaith Food Center office and warehouse in Santa Fe Springs

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AROUND TOWN Guild raises funds to help treat local children Annual dinner and dance fundraiser to feature “Vacations Around the World” October 4 at fashion show event The Whittier Guild of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles cordially invites you to join them for a Luncheon and Fashion Show “Celebrating 65 Years of Giving to Children” on Tuesday, November 5, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Friendly Hills Country Club, 8500 S. Villaverde Dr. in Whittier. Whittier Guild is a dedicated and passionate group of volunteers that reaches out to the local community on behalf of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles to raise money for the hospital

which treats over 2700 hundred children from the Whittier Area every year. The Fashion Show will feature accessories from “Really Great Stuff” boutique in Whittier, and there will also be a silent auction, raffle prizes and vendors selling a variety of gift items. If you would like to be added to the invitation list, purchase an ad in the program booklet, donate an item for the silent auction/raffle prizes or have any questions, please call Maria at (562) 858-3432.

The Office of Senator Ron Calderon presents “Stopping Senior Scams” workshop at Whittier Place Senior Living Community members are at risk for numerous types of fraud, but even more so are senior citizens. Through this special event, the hope is to provide attendees with information and assistance that help prevent seniors from being a victim of a scam. From unsolicited phone calls, to mail and email, Whittier Assisted Living • Memory Care Place Senior Living wants to make sure that seniors are able to protect themselves from predators ready to take advantage of others. Presented by the Office of Ron Calderon, this workshop is free and open to the public on Thursday, September 19 at 6 p.m. Whittier Place Senior Living is located at 12315 Burgess Ave., Whittier, 90604 at Imperial Hwy between Valley View Blvd. and La Mirada Blvd. Please RSVP by Tuesday, September 17 at (562) 321-9401 to reserve your spot.

Support CAPC, Inc. next month by attending the annual Celebrity Waiter Dinner & Dance on October 4, 2013 at the DoubleTree Hotel Norwalk, 13111 Sycamore Dr. in Norwalk. The popular themed event is co-sponsored by the Credit Union of Southern California and Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe. As a guest, enjoy a vacation destination around every corner! Guaranteed is a night of laughter, dinner, dancing, costumes, shopping, extraordinary service and great people. Host a 10-person table with employees, clients, family and/ or friends. Forget about being served by hotel staff; each table of 10 selects a friend, family member, co-worker or boss who’s up for the task to serve drinks, dinner and dessert as one of the official “celebrity waiters.” Just make sure your guests tip their waiter(s) handsomely - all of the tips collected are pooled and used to help CAPC, Inc. enrich the lives of local adults with disabilities. Individual tickets are just $80 per person. A table of 10 is $700. Table decoration packages by CAPC are available for purchase before September 16. You may also participate by donating a silent auction item or by becoming an event sponsor and receive marketing at the event. CAPC, Inc. is a non-profit organization that serves and empowers developmentally disabled adults to live full, productive lives by accessing their home communities. The dedicated employees of CAPC work to assist those they serve to move from group homes into independent living situations, and to find jobs so they can maintain selfsufficiency. The adults CAPC works with go from feeling segregated and labeled, to included and appreciated. As much as they are working to change their own lives by setting and pursuing goals, they certainly change the lives of the people they encounter. They become your neighbors, your co-workers and possibly even your friends. For information on CAPC, Inc. or the fundraiser event, contact Erin Hodges at (562) 693-8826 or hodgese@capcinc.org.

Dare to be scared at the 4th Annual House Theater group to kick-off 92nd season with of Horrors & Harvest Festival at East Whittier famous musical September 6 Whittier Community Theater will present the first production of its 92nd season Middle School with the famous Broadway musical “Man of La Mancha,” September 6 at 8 p.m. The East Whittier Middle School Instrumental Music Program, parents, teachers and alumni invite you to the 4th Annual Harvest Festival and House of Horrors. All proceeds for the event go to the students in the music program at East Whittier Middle School for instrument repairs, concerts, and music education. The haunted house will be open on October 2, 3 and 4 in the gymnasium on the E.W.M.S. campus (13502 Whittier Blvd.). The Harvest Festival will open at 4:30 p.m. and close at 10 p.m. The festival will have fun games, pony rides, a petting zoo, jumpers, delicious food from restaurants throughout the Whittier community and much more. The House of Horrors will open at 7 p.m. and close at 10 p.m. and admission is $5 per person. For event information, or to find out how your business can get involved, please e-mail Jessica Magdosku at jesalynn2411@yahoo.com or visit www.ewmsimp.org.

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Whittier Elks to host annual in-door charity bazaar Save the date for the upcoming charity bazaar hosted by the Whittier Elks Lodge on Saturday, October 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will plenty of specialty items and unique crafts to choose from like jewelry, embroidery items, accessories, health & wellness products and so much more.

If you are a woman interested in helping improve the lives of women and girls in our community, Soroptimist International of Whittier invites you to join them! Attend one of their weekly luncheons as a guest on Tuesdays at the Radisson Hotel Whittier at 12 noon. For more information about SIW please call Liz Apodoca at (562) 693-5027 or Caren GrishamAlgots at (562) 400-6955. Visit their website at www.siwhittier.org.

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in the Whittier Center Theater, 7630 S. Washington Ave. The production, based on Miguel de Cervantes’ imprisonment where he persuades the inmates to act out the story of his novel, Don Quixote, will play for three consecutive weekends with 8 p.m. performances on Fridays and Saturdays and will have one matinee Sept. 15 at 2:30 p.m. “Man of La Mancha” is directed by Karen Jacobson and is produced by Roxie Lee and John Francis. Musical director is Pro Mojica and Rebecca Schroeder is the choreographer. Tickets for the musical are $20 for adults and $15 for seniors and students and military with ID. For further information or reservations contact (562) 696-0600 or visit the WCT website at www.whittiercommunitytheatre.org.

Refreshments will be available for purchase during the event. The Lodge No. 1258 is located at 13620 Whittier Blvd. and anyone who is interested in participating as a vendor in the show should contact Chair Cynthia Diaz at (562) 696-7117 for additional information.

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AROUND TOWN Annual Fine Art & Craft Fair to benefit local PIH Health and American Cancer Society organization; high school artists encouraged partner to offer art, writing workshops for cancer survivors to submit contest pieces by October 4 Harmony Center for Spiritual Living is partnering with the Interfaith Food Center for the 4th Annual Fine Art & Craft Fair, as well as a High School Art Contest, on Saturday and Sunday, October 19 and 20, 2013. The goal for this fundraiser is to provide a free cultural event to the community including shopping unique and special items in a fun and wholesome environment, while showcasing local high school students, artists, musicians and restaurants. Sponsorship opportunities include: a 10’x10’ booth space (both days) for $200; your advertisement/flyer in a bag handed out to first 500 shoppers for $100; donate a raffle prize or gift certificate at any value; or donate a prize for the Art Contest winners including cash or gift cards. Donors/sponsors at the Friend Level of $50 and above will also get logo placement in the event program, on the website and facebook page. Harmony Center is a non-profit organization; organizers of this event are unpaid volunteers. For more information on how you can participate, contact Cynthia McCarty at (562) 665-6186 or email cjmccarty@earthlink.net. For more information visit the event website at www.HarmonyArtFair.org or follow updates on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HarmonyArtFair.

Creatures ‘n Crawlers ‘n Critters, Oh My! Exhibit opens September 4 This year’s Whittier Art Gallery annual juried fundraiser promises to be a whole lot of fun. Some of the best artists in the area have come together to present great art at great prices. The title of the show encourages artists to create their most imaginative creepy crawlers and imaginary critters, although the creatures can be anything that breathes. The show is open to all artists and the judge this year is Damian Ross, renowned clay artist and local college professor. For entry information, call or visit the Gallery. The Gallery is so excited about this show that they are hosting two

receptions. The first reception will take place Saturday, September 7, along with live music, a silent auction and the presentation of awards. The second reception is September 21 and will feature demonstrations by WAA member artists. As always, the public is most enthusiastically invited to both. The WAA is a non profit organization and memberships and donations to the Gallery are tax deductable. Visit the Whittier Art Association and Gallery at 8035 Painter Ave. Wednesday through Sunday from 1 to 6 p.m. For more information call (562) 698-8710.

Transforming young minds, bodies and families at Beverly Hospital Children learn at a young age that food is comfort. Studies have shown that 33% of children and teens are overweight and those extra pounds can be tough to carry as a child. Many develop low self-esteem, which can lead to being teased, bullied by their peers or left out of games. In addition, serious health issues, such as respiratory and orthopedic problems, depression and type-2 diabetes may occur. Beverly Hospital’s partnership with the Montebello-Commerce YMCA delivers a free, six-week bilingual program that empowers children and their families to adopt healthier lifestyles, by forming habits of good nutrition and fun exercise. In July, the KidsFit program graduation ceremonies were held for the children who completed the full six weeks. Gary Rivas, Dietitian, presented each graduate with certificates of completion and a MyPlate gift. The KidsFit program for children, 7 to 18 years of age, offers six weeks of family nutrition education along with twelve weeks of exercise classes by age group. It’s a fun way for your child to meet new friends and learn how to make choices that will truly make him or her happier, healthier and more focused in the classroom. To find out more about the KidsFit program, call (323) 725-5033.

Express yourself through the creative process of art! Explore drawing, collage, printmaking, clay and more during workshops held the second Thursday of each month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. beginning September 12, 2013 through May 8, 2014. These free classes co-sponsored by PIH Health and the American Cancer Society are free and supplies are included. No previous art experience is necessary but registration is required. Please call (562) 698-0811 Ext. 12820 for further information and to register. Registrants will be notified of the location at PIH Health prior to the first session. Participants may also register via email at pat.dudley@ cancer.org. Please provide a phone number along with your name so that registration may be verified. Writing for Wellness, another workshop offered, is a focused and directed writing workshop for cancer patients, survivors, caregivers and

anyone recovering from a serious illness or loss co-sponsored by PIH Health and the American Cancer Society. No writing experience is necessary. Participants discuss and respond to literature, short stories and poems through shared writing activities while focusing on their personal experiences in times of illness, trauma and loss. Emphasis is placed on the therapeutic healing power of a focused writing experience. An introduction to the program will be held Monday, September 16 at 10 a.m. in the Radiation/Oncology conference room located at PIH Health, 12401 Washington Blvd. Whittier, CA 90602. A series of six Monday sessions will begin Monday, September 23. Registration is required. For more information and to register, please call (562) 698-0811 Ext. 12820. Participants may also register by email at pat.dudley@cancer.org. Please leave your name and a phone number so that your registration can be verified.

Rio Hondo Symphony hosts membership drive and gears up for 81st season of free concerts The Rio Hondo Symphony officially began its annual Membership Drive to assure an 81st season of four priceless ADMISSION-FREE concerts. “Memberships are our major source of income to meet the budget. Each of the priceless free concerts costs about $25,000 and expenses continue to rise,” declared Symphony Association President Randy Miller, of Brea. Memberships start at $25. Everyone who contributes $150 (or more) is invited to the post-concert buffet receptions. Names of all members are listed in the concert programs. The tradition of performing free classical music concerts, close to home, for the enjoyment of everyone in the community, started 81 years ago at Whittier College. Ruth Haroldson, a young violin instructor who founded the orchestra as its first conductor, said that the orchestra “should be free of bars imposed by the box office.” Originally, the orchestra was called the Whittier College Community Orchestra. Today it is known as the Rio Hondo Symphony and is sponsored by Whittier, Pico Rivera and Santa Fe Springs, and by Rio Hondo College. “It is up to all of us to make sure the Rio Symphony continues through its 81st season and beyond. The support of devoted classical music enthusiasts has been constant – and we need them to continue. However, if you haven’t been a member, join today and invite a friend,” said Miller. The season will begin September 22, 2013 with “A Big Beethoven Bash.” Checks may be sent to: Rio Hondo Symphony Association, P.O. Box 495, Whittier CA 90608. Call (562) 698-8626 for more information or a season brochure. To receive an email brochure and concert reminders, send your email address to: riohondosymphony@verizon.net. Visit the website at www.riohondosymphony.org.

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McDonald’s 11 Years • (562) 698-6740

Kaplan International Center at Whittier College (562) 693-9023

Brainwaves Marketing 19 Years • (562) 773-3760

Salinas Tire Service (562) 417-7231

Capital Source Bank 15 Years • (562) 789-5500

Senator Ron Calderon (323) 890-2790

Cetera Advisor Networks, Christopher J. George 14 Years • (562) 945-7787

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Fix Auto Whittier 12 Years • (562) 698-8227 Greg’s Auto Body 12 Years • (562) 789-1300 Havana House Cigars & Lounge 17 Years • (562) 698-2245 J.C. “Mac” McFarland 14 Years

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LA CADA Los Angeles Centers for Alcohol & Drug Abuse 11 Years • (562) 906-2676

Derek Rice, O.D. 9 Years • (562) 947-0391

Merrill Gardens at Chateau Whittier 18 Years • (562) 945-3904

Excel Staffing 3 Years • (562) 945-1700

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First Christian Church 2 Years • (562) 698-0556 Frugo’s Yogurt 5 Years • (562) 696-5676 H&R Block Enterprise, Inc. 5 Years • (562) 945-5816 Interfaith Food Center 6 Years • (562) 903-1478 King Richards Antique Center 4 Years • (562) 698-5974 Mango Salon & Spa 3 Years • (562) 698-6988

Flag Shop, The 28 Years • (562) 945-3377 Henderson’s Insurance Agency, Inc. 27 Years • (562) 698-9644 Jones & Mayer 23 Years • (714) 446-1400 Lowell Joint School District 27 Years • (562) 902-4203 Helen Wilcox Trust 24 Years • (425) 771-7304

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Boys & Girls Club of Whittier 35 Years • (562) 945-3787

Price, Joseph L. 7 Years • (562) 945-5772

Phillip Lee Ellis 34 Years • (562) 693-1191

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Waste Management 2 Years • (626) 831-0588 Whittier Auto Transmissions 4 Years • (562) 708-6043 Whittier Community Theatre 6 Years • (562) 696-0600

CHIROPRACTOR/DESIGNER Dr. Caren’s Support with Style Dr. Caren Grisham 5702 Magnolia Ave. Suite B Whittier, CA 90601 (562) 400-6955 doccarengrisham@gmail.com www.supportwithstyle.net Dr. Caren Grisham is a licensed Chiropractor with over 23 years experience and the designer of the Support with Style Belt. The Support with Style Belt is a lightweight support belt for the lower back. It is designed to be worn on the outside of the clothing, but can be worn underneath as well. By providing light support in the abdominal and lower back regions, it helps relieve back pain and pressure, as well as helps with posture. It can be used for everyday activities such as housework, sports, general lifting and carrying, as well as comfort for those who sit, stand and drive for long hours at a time. It is so comfortable you can even sleep in it! The convenient outer pocket is great for holding money, a cell phone or keys. It comes in a variety of colors and prints, with or without rhinestone embellishment. There is nothing like it on the market. You can find them online at www.supportwithstyle.net or at her chiropractic office located at 5702 Magnolia Ave., Suite B, in Whittier. Come in and try one on!

CHIROPRACTOR Whittier Spine Center Dr. Bruce Weiland 16214 Whittier Blvd. Whittier, CA 90603 (562) 902-9292 Healthcoach1@verizon.net www.whittierspine.com Whittier Spine Center is an integrated Multidiscipline (M.D., N.P.-C, D.C.), Physical and Functional Medicine Center. Their patients often suffer from neuropathies, pain of all types, fatigue, headaches, arthritis, asthma, being overweight, sleep problems, women’s hormone problems, etc. In the patients they accept, they find one or more of the following is usually involved: biochemical imbalances, hormonal imbalances and neurological damage. Whittier Spine Center incorporates the best and most effective procedures from Physical and Functional Medicine, Physiotherapy and Chiropractic care. Their purpose is to help as many people as possible to become healthy. They are on the southeast corner of Whittier Blvd. and First Ave, about a mile east of Trader Joe’s toward La Habra. They have a beautiful, large 4,000 sq. ft. center with cutting edge diagnostics, treatment and rehab facilities. Their friendly and well-trained, competent staff of 12 is available Monday through Friday to help you achieve your health goals. As a Whittier Chamber of Commerce member, you can take advantage of a free 30 minute massage! Call (562) 902-9292 for details.

Woodruff Properties 24 Years • (562) 693-0941

Mr. Clean Plumbing & Heating 3 Years • (562) 809-0485

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CONSULTING & LEADERSHIP PTCS Company Stephanie Wharton 10053 Whittwood Dr., Suite A-6181 Whittier, CA 90603 (562) 333-6484 Whittier, CA 90603 ptcs@ptcscompany.com www.ptcscompany.com Stephanie Wharton founded Personnel Training and Consulting Services Company (PTCS Co.) in late 2010. Her company motto is “mitigating employee related liability through training” where she uses the power of training to engage and educate employees on making sound decisions in the field of mandated reporting, workplace discrimination and life saving techniques. She provides harassment prevention training and consulting services in order to reduce court litigation. She is an advocate for children as she provides child abuse recognition and mandated reporting training and believes that saving a life is something everyone can do through learning First Aid and CPR techniques. She has a B.S. in Occupational Studies, a M.S. in Emergency Services Administration with an emphasis in corporate training, and a certification in Human Resources Management from California State University of Long Beach. She currently serves as a board member on the Personnel Board Commission for the City of Whittier and is a volunteer First Aid/ CPR/AED Instructor for the American Red Cross.

Hear what our members are saying... “Gone With The Wind”, which some say is the best movie ever, started as words on paper. That also goes for a short 2-minute and 7-second video about Visiting Angels for which I wrote the words, but bringing them to life was like climbing Everest. Who would shoot it, edit it and see beyond the words to the deeper meaning? My first bid in Los Angeles was not very productive. The firm in Orange County yawned. Then Geri Lee in our office suggested we check the Whittier Chamber of Commerce. Enter Brett Graham: small studio, tight quarters, but loaded with unlimited skill and pure genius for creating our video. Not only did he give us a fair bid, but his heart and soul as well. Out came 2 minutes and 7 seconds of glory for us. The video was brilliantly produced, and all because we used a Whittier Chamber referral. One member working with another. For Visiting Angels, this was the formula for success. Try it, you won’t regret it!

- Sonny Mathias, Director of Communications for Visiting Angels in Whittier

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NEW MEMBERS CREDIT CARD PAYMENT PROCESSING RT Lawrence Corporation Jose Morales 7740 Painter Ave., Suite 100 Whittier, CA 90602 (562) 200-0722 jose.morales@rtlawrence.com www.rtlawrence.com RT Lawrence Corporation has been in the technology business providing leading edge automated solutions for over 20 years. RTL initially developed and sold document management solutions which were sold throughout the West since its inception in 1992. Soon thereafter, RTL transitioned from general imaging solutions to remittance-based imaging solutions. It was during those early years that company founders determined that there was a niche waiting to be explored in the realm of the financial industry. It was then that our flagship remittance solution, RTLFiRST was created and born.

HOME CARE Homewatch CareGivers Ramona Streit 12832 Valley View St. Suite 211 Garden Grove, CA 92845 (866) 608-9500 Ramona@homewatchcaregivers.com www.homewatchcaregivers.com Homewatch CareGivers is a home care company that provides flexible care plans from 3 hours weekly to 24/7 live-in assignments to meet the needs of people of all ages. Homewatch CareGivers is committed to keeping clients in the comfort of their own home by providing services such as medication reminders, meal preparation, housekeeping and laundry services, assistance with bathing, care coordination with doctors, health care agencies and family, and transportation. Professional caregivers employed through their home care agency are experienced and trained so you can trust the care they provide. Their caregivers are employees of the company and each is carefully screened with nationwide background checks. They have a Registered Nurse on staff to assist with more comprehensive home care needs as well. Homewatch CareGivers is licensed, bonded and insured. They offer FREE in home assessments, safety evaluations and fall risk assessments. Call them toll free to assess your home care needs at (866) 608-9500.

MORTGAGE Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Sean G. Garcia (714) 578-6822 NMLSR ID 488369 Sean.G.Garcia@wellsfargo.com Chris Adrian Porro (714) 578-6824 NMLSR ID 488376 Christopher.A.Porro@wellsfargo.com 1400 N. Harbor Blvd., Suite 300 Fullerton, CA 92835 www.cporro.com Buying your first home? Making home improvements? Need to manage your debt? There are many things to consider! Sean Garcia and Chris Porro will help you understand your home financing options so you can make informed decisions. As Sales Managers for Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, the nation’s retail mortgage lender, they utilize their combined 20 years of experience by helping their customers reach their personal goals through homeownership. Wells Fargo Home Mortgage provides a variety of programs that may help everyone from first time home buyers to investors buying property. There is a great deal to digest during the financing process. Sean and Chris provide information on how to apply, what to expect and the status of your application. As a customer, you are fully informed every step of the way. To find out more information call Sean Garcia and Chris Porro today.

ESCROW SERVICES Moneyline Escrow Jade Marcelin 16209 E. Whittier Blvd. Whittier, CA 90603 (562) 789-6300 jade@moneylineescorw.com www.moneylineescrow.com

PUBLISHERS Covenant Seed Don and Melinda Boyer 11721 Whittier Blvd., Suite 142 Whittier, CA 90601 (562) 237-2705 info@donboyer.org www.donboyerauthor.com Covenant Seed is the flagship company of the Power of Mentorship book series that now has 24 titles and more than 220,000 printed copies in the marketplace worldwide. Covenant Seed has also produced four feature films featuring international leaders like Brian Tracy, Bob Proctor, Les Brown and many more. Covenant Seed is also the home base of the Speaking and Seminar Career of Don and Melinda Boyer where they teach professionals and business owners how to market and grow their business by becoming published authors. The parent website for Covenant Seed is www.DonBoyerAuthor.com.

REAL ESTATE STORE The Real Estate Store Wasilik Klimenko 14530 Whittier Blvd. Whittier, CA 90605 (562) 236-5131 success@tres.tv www.tres.tv/training At The Real Estate Store, their mission is to provide outstanding, high quality customer service. Their goal is to find the home you want at a price you can afford or help you to sell your home at the price you want. They believe in convenience and combining their Real Estate, Loans and Escrow Divisions, all under one roof. Please contact Wasilik Klimenko at (562) 236-5131 for any of your real estate needs.

RESTAURANTS PortsMouth Nikomi Arroyo 13103 Penn St. Whittier, CA 90601 (562) 789-9700 portsmouthinfo@gmail.com www.facebook.com/PortsmouthWhittier PortsMouth is brought to you by Phlight’s Jay and Nikomi Arroyo, Señor Pepper’s Bernardo Peña and Phlight’s original Executive Chef, Daniel Salcido. PortsMouth offers Mexican-French cuisine. The menu includes a selection of six to eight daily fresh oysters, ceviches, small plates and Porto Nuevo style Sunday brunches. All dishes will be paired with approachable French wines and a rotating selection of local craft beers on tap. PortsMouth tells the story of a group of friends’ true love for freshly prepared seafood, delicious wines, great beer and marvelous company. PortsMouth looks forward to sharing these delights with the community! The Rusty Monk Kyle Koestner 6749 Greenleaf Ave. Whittier, CA 90601 (562) 698-5553 kylekoestner@me.com www.therustymonk..com

The Rusty Monk is a 1960’s Belgian Restaurant/ Bar Gastropub, established in August 2013. They feature fresh seasonal fare, as well as Belgian and German beers on tap. This is the elegant brother to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage is a division of Wells Fenix 5-4, the eastern outpost of good taste. Fargo Bank, N.A., an Equal Housing Lender. NMLSR ID 399801. AS996127 Expires 11/2013

SCHOOL Carden School Whittier Debbie Rudolph 11537 Grovedale Dr. Whittier, CA 90604 (562) 694-1879 Debra_Rudolph@hotmail.com www.cardenschoolwhittier.com “Real education develops sound judgment and requires practical application of knowledge in all aspects of learning and in every phase of life. A collection of miscellaneous facts is not an education.” -- Mae Carden Locating a school for your children is one of the most important decisions you will make for their future. Through years of experience, they have found not only is the Carden Method a thorough scholastic curriculum where teachers use effective teaching techniques, but that Miss Carden’s philosophy builds a positive outlook in each student, whereby preparing them for life. Strong skills and cordiality set their students apart. They are well prepared, confident, happy young people ready for wherever they wish to go. They welcome the opportunity to show you what they feel is the essence of Carden Whittier School. They look forward to meeting with you and will be pleased to give you a tour of their beautiful campus.

TIRE & AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES American Tire Depot Jim Summers 16554 Whittier Blvd. Whittier, CA 90603 (562) 947-2881 atdwhittier@yahoo.com www.americantiredepot.com American Tire Depot is your source for discounted tires at great savings. Whether you are in need of the Assurance Fuel Max Goodyear tires, Michelin’s Pilot Super Sport, Dueler H/L Alenza Bridgestone tires, Hankook Ventus all season tires, Pirelli PZero Nero All Season Ultra High Performance tires or the popular radial tires originally designed by Michelin tires, you are certain to find what you need at any one of their conveniently located stores around Southern California. Count on American Tire Depot for readily available quality tires and dependable customer service that’s always just around the corner. In addition to providing a complete list of superior brands of automobile tires, American Tire Depot carries a massive supply of new wheels and has access to extensive products of Chrome Wheels. Lastly, we perform numerous automobile care services throughout all our stores. In September 2013, American Tire Depot Whittier will be celebrating is seventh year in business. Congratulations Jim Summers and staff for a job well done!

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