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Whittier Chamber members enjoyed Taco Tuesday in July during the monthly networking luncheon at The 6740. For more photos

from Tasty Tuesday turn to page 14

Meri RamaOwner

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Golf tournament provides business connections and unique marketing opportunities

Golf tournaments bring people together like no other sporting

event can and the Whittier Chamber’s Hathaway Golf Classic is no exception. Whether you golf, volunteer or join us at the 19th Hole Mixer, you don’t want to miss the 36th Annual Hathaway Golf Tournament taking place Monday, September 8 at Friendly Hills Country Club.

“Well over 150 business owners and community members will participate in the Chamber’s Hathaway Golf Classic,” stated Gary Martinez, Hathaway Golf co-chair and owner of The Traveling Traveler. “The tournament’s recurring theme is NETWORKING! We want our guests to leave feeling like they had the opportunity to meet new people and create new leads while enjoying a day on the greens,” added co-chair Tom Rios from Emeritus at Chateau Whittier.

Golfers will play a team scramble format and everyone is invited to participate, regardless of whether you are new to golf or are the next Rory McIlroy. There are just a few spots left if you are a golfer. The cost is $225 per golfer ($285 with a tournament package) and includes green fees, cart, tournament gifts, lunch, awards banquet and several new and exciting on-course games with great opportunities to win!

For non-golfers, everyone is invited to the 19th Hole Mixer sponsored by

The Quad for only $40 per person. The mixer begins at 4 p.m. and will feature cocktails, business networking, a delicious Friendly Hills buffet dinner and a seat at the tournament awards banquet. More importantly, attending the 19th Hole Mixer grants you access to networking with over 150 golfers, City offi cials and corporate representatives who attend the Hathaway Golf Classic.

One of the most popular and exciting aspects of the Hathaway Golf Classic

is the $2,000 Golf Ball Drop. This cash prize game is open to both golfers and non-golfers and features the chance to win up to $2,000! Purchase a numbered Hathaway golf ball from the Whittier Chamber for $25 (or 5 balls for $100). A helicopter will hover over the golf course during the 19th Hole Mixer and drop the purchased golf balls over the green. Whichever ball(s) fall into the designated hole wins the cash prize. Multiple winners will split

Hathaway sponsors at press time include:

Eagle Sponsors

Brookfi eld Homes • MAP Property Management • Michael Seril Fitness • Pacifi c Western Bank Secure Transportation • Suburban Water Systems

the prize. Golf Ball Drop sponsors include Aaron’s Towing, Brookdale Propert ies, Whi t t ier Communi ty Foundation and The Quad at Whittier. Golf balls can be purchased online at www.whittierchamber.com. Winners need not be present.

The 36th Annual Hathaway Golf Classic will sell out! To secure your space in the golf tournament or at the 19th Hole Mixer, call (562) 698-9554.

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Associated Cabinets • Star Kleaners • Bewley, Lassleben & Miller • Business 2 Business • Cetera Advisors - Christopher J. GeorgeChick-Fil-A • City of Whittier • DialMED Home Care • Dr. Wendy Kreider • Ezaki Dentistry • Legal Shield • LS Real Estate

Morningside of Fullerton • Oromill Lumber • Papa Murphys Pizza • Quality Lift and Equipment • Republic Services • Send Out CardsSo Cal Offi ce Technologies • The Whole Child • Woodruff Properties

Rev. Shawn Kindorff and her amazing Harmony Center staff members served up their French toast casserole and plenty of smiles to Whittier Chamber guests during Wake Up Whittier last

month. See page 6 for more photos

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SEPTEMBER 2014WHITTIER BUSINESS FOCUS WWW.WHITTIERCHAMBER.COM2

Whittier Chamber Business FocusOffi cial 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.

Whittier Area Chamber of Commerce8158 Painter Avenue, Whittier, CA 90602(562) 698-9554 • (562) 693-2700 FAX

www.whittierchamber.cominfo@whittierchamber.com

2014-2015BOARD OF DIRECTORS

STAFF

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

DIRECTORS

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Richard Scrivanich

Tax Aspects of Caring for an Elderly Individual

Susie Ausdal, Union BankRamsey Ezaki, Ezaki Dentistry

Miguel Granados,Rose Hills Memorial Park & Mortuary

Greg Gunter, Greg’s Auto BodyTed Knoll, First Day

Krista Lesa, The Quad at WhittierElizabeth Martinez, Republic Services

Gary Lee Martinez, The Traveling TravelerGreg Nicodemus, Credit Union Of Southern

CaliforniaLaurie Perschbacher, MAP Property

ManagementTom Rios, Emeritus at Chateau Whittier

Monique Rodriguez, PIH Health

Executive DirectorsCarol Crosby & Lyn Carty

Director of Public RelationsKatie Galvin

Event & Member Relations CoordinatorNatalie Saenz

ReceptionistJessica Molina

BookkeeperAmber Bookil-Lawrence

PresidentShannon Gimbel-Hammer,

Shannon G’s Flowers

Immediate Past PresidentBonnie Watje, ACRO Printing, Inc.

President-Elect & VP AdministrationRudy Hernandez, RMH Dance & Productions

VP Community AffairsMelanie Bickley, Whittier Brokers

VP MembershipBen Greer, GM Properties

VP Business InformationChris Hardeman, DialMED Home Care

VP FinanceDavid Krake, Merrill Lynch

VP Special EventsLa Donna Munier, Friendly Hills Bank

VP MarketingCarolyn Reggio, CAPC, Inc.

Shannon Gimbel-Hammer

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

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If you fi nd yourself in the position of taking care of an elderly or incapacitated parent or individual, there are a number of tax breaks that you may be able to take advantage of.

1. Dependency exemption. You may be able to claim the cared-for individual as your dependent, thus qualifying for an exemption. To qualify, (a) you must provide more than 50% of the individual’s support costs, (b) he must either live with you or be related, (c) he must not have gross income in excess of the exemption amount, which is $3,950 for 2014 ($3,900 for 2013), (d) he must not himself fi le a joint return for the year, and (e) he must be a U.S. citizen or a resident of the U.S., Canada, or Mexico.

If the support test ((a), above) can only be met by a group (several children, for example, combining to support a parent), a “multiple support” form can be fi led to grant one of the group the exemption, subject to certain conditions.

2. Medical expenses. If the individual qualifi es as your dependent, you can include any medical expenses you incur for him along with your own when determining your medical deduction. If he fails to qualify as your dependent only because of the gross income or joint return test ((c) and (d), above), you can still include these medical costs with your own. The costs of qualifi ed long-term care services required by a chronically ill individual and eligible long-term care insurance premiums are included in the defi nition of deductible medical expenses. There’s an annual cap on the amount of premiums that can be deducted. The cap is based on age, going as high as $4,660 for 2014 ($4,550 for 2013) for an individual over 70.

3. Filing status. If you aren’t married, you may qualify for “head of household” status by virtue of the individual you’re caring for. If the person you’re caring for (a) lives in your household, (b) you cover more than half the household costs, (c) he qualifi es as your dependent, and (d) he is a relative, you can claim head of

household fi ling status. If the person you’re caring for is your parent, he need not live with you, as long as you provide more than half of his household costs and he qualifi es as your dependent. A head of household has a higher standard deduction and lower tax rates than a single fi ler.

4. Dependent care credit. If the cared-for individual qualifies as your dependent, lives with you, and physically or mentally cannot take care of himself, you may qualify for the dependent care credit for costs you incur for his care to enable you and your spouse to go to work.

5. Exclusion for payments under life insurance contracts. Any lifetime payments received under a life insurance contract on the life of a person who is either terminally or chronically ill are excluded from gross income. A similar exclusion applies to the sale or assignment of a life insurance contract to a person who regularly buys or takes assignments of such contracts and meets other qualifying standards

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, PartnerFor Harvey & Parmelee LLP

As summer comes to a close, we anticipate a beautiful (and busy!) fall on the horizon. Kids are heading back to school, vacations are wrapping up, and I’m looking forward to the cooler days and crisp nights that fall promises.

But of course things are still heating up at the Whittier Chamber! Our biggest event of the year is fast approaching, the 36th Annual Hathaway Golf Classic, which will be held on Monday, September 8 at the Friendly Hills Country Club. Join us for a fantastic day of golf, networking, the $2,000 golf ball drop, raffl e prizes and dinner. Even if golf is not your strong point, you can still join us for the 19th Hole Networking Mixer once the golfi ng is over. There are still opportunities to market your business out on the course like purchasing a tee sign for $100 or providing a gift for our silent auction. Get your foursome together, sign up

as an individual golfer, or just come for the evening mixer and enjoy mixing and mingling with over 150 corporate and business professionals. Proceeds from the tournament will fund Whittier Chamber programs and services so we can continue to bring you free monthly breakfasts, business seminars, marketing opportunities, and legislative advocacy throughout the year.

Fall also offers us a great chance to go “back to business” and regain our focus on our professional goals and objectives. The Whittier Chamber knows how important it is to present yourself positively, build a solid reputation, and put your best foot forward within the business world. Why not make it a point to freshen up on your business approach by taking a look at your professional (and personal) body language? The Whittier Chamber, in partnership with the City of Whittier, will kick off our monthly seminar series on September 25 with “How to Convince with Body Language” presented by guest speaker Rick Ronquillo. Did you know that 93% of what you say has nothing to do with what comes out of your mouth? Refi ne your skills and learn some new and useful tips by attending this free workshop taking place at the Whittier Public Library from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Don’t forget, our monthly

seminars are always free and open to the public so bring a friend or colleague!

As far as monthly events go, our next Wake Up Whittier will be held on Wednesday, September 17 at Ritz Gardens. Start your day with new referrals, networking opportunities and a hearty breakfast. This event is always free to chamber members and $20 for non-members. For those that can’t make morning meetings, our Tasty Tuesday luncheon will be hosted by the infamous Manuel’s El Tepeyac Café on September 30 (always on the last Tuesday of the month) from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Chamber members eat for only $10 and non-members can enjoy lunch for $20. The Whittier Chamber is known for networking events like these so make sure to get your fall started off the right way by joining us!

There is no doubt that our City offers much to its residents, from community parks, theater, and family activities, to the historic Uptown district and other retail centers, restaurants, and so much more, and at the heart of it all is the Whittier Chamber always looking for ways to improve and assist local businesses. I’m glad to be a member, aren’t you?

Get involved and stay active – let’s make it a great September!

President’s Massage ............. 2

Tax Tips ................................. 2

Mayor’s Message ................... 4

10-4 Tips from the WPD ......... 4

What’s Cool In Your School ..... 6

Wake Up Whittier ................... 6

Community Celebrations ........ 8

Member Marketplace ........... 10

Networking Quote ................ 10

Restaurant Row ................... 11

Calendar .............................. 11

Around Town ...................12-13

Tasty Tuesday ...................... 14

New Members ..................... 15

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The Regional Chamber Alliance invites you to a

Legislative Forum Featuring Guest Speakers

Neel Kashkari

California Gubernatorial Candidate &

Mario Guerra

32nd Senate District Candidate

They will discuss a variety of issues including the state’s faltering business climate,

the water crisis, Governor Brown’s “Crazy Train” and making Republicans once

again competitive in a predominately blue state.

Date

Friday, September 12, 2014 8:00-9:30 am

Location Southern California Edison Company

9901 Geary Dr. SFS, CA 90670

The Regional Chamber Alliance (RCA), a coalition of several local chambers of com-

merce, meets monthly to identify and discuss important business related issues and

through communication with our legislators, to influence public policy and legisla-tion that effects the business community.

Seating is limited. Register early for this free event.

Go online to sfschamber.com or call (562) 944 1616

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They will discuss a variety of issues including the state’s faltering business climate, the water crisis, Governor Brown’s “Crazy Train” and their plans to make Republicans competitive in a predominately blue state.

RSPV with Jessica at (562) 698-9554

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City Of Whittier UPDATEUPDATE

MAYOR'S MESSAGE

Cathy Warner

10-4 tips from the

Captain Michael Davis

Thinking like a criminal

Michael Davis is a Captain with the Whittier Police Department and oversees the Department’s Patrol Division. He can be reached at (562) 567-9253 or via

email at mdavis@cityofwhittier.org

With summer quickly coming to an end, and many retail sites under construction, the Whittier City Council looks forward to an active fourth quarter this calendar year. As you drive down Whittier Boulevard, you will see a number of development projects quickly moving forward such as Corner Bakery Café at the former Boston Market site, Oakmont Senior Living Facility at the former Harris Buick Pontiac GMC lot, and LA Fitness across the street from Oakmont. Further down the Boulevard, Dunkin’ Donuts at the former Arby’s site has made signifi cant progress over the last month as has Buffalo Wild Wings at the Whittwood Town Center. We look forward to celebrating the openings of these new businesses with Whittier Area Chamber of Commerce ribbon cuttings.

The Washington Boulevard Coalition has been recently reconstituted with business, education, and other community leaders working to promote a Whittier connection to the Metro Gold Line light rail system. The Coalition and the City invite your support during the environment review comment period that ends October 21. You may email eastsidephase2@metro.net or submit comments at public hearings, one of which will be held in Whittier at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, September 30, at the Uptown Whittier Senior Center at 13225 Walnut Street. We appreciate the leadership of resident Dave Lara for spearheading this effort.

The City Council is moving forward to implement the City Charter amendment approved by Whittier voters in June 2014 to divide the City into voting districts. The City is retaining an experienced consultant to assist in creating four equal districts in preparation for the next City Council election in 2016. One City Council member will represent each district, with a Mayor to be elected citywide every two years.

The Fred C. Nelles site draft environmental impact report (EIR) is

expected to be available by the end of the month. The community will have an opportunity to review and comment specifi cally on the potential environmental impacts before the fi nal EIR is completed. Public hearings will be held by the Historic Resources Commission, Planning Commission, and City Council this coming fall to provide the community an opportunity to comment on the project as a whole. Brookfi eld Homes has submitted plans for a mixed-use development to include up to 750 homes and approximately 200,000 square feet of commercial development.

L a s t m o n t h , t h e P l a n n i n g Commission and the City Council approved a new housing development project at the former Toyota used auto lot on the south side of Whittier Boulevard between Gunn and Mills. This 50-unit Craftsman style apartment complex will offer spacious one and two bedroom units with private patios or balconies. The complex will offer amenities such as built-in barbeques, a decorative water fountain and a fi re pit area for residents to enjoy. Families with pets will be happy to know that a dog run is included in the design of the project.

The Ci ty ’s dog park pro ject continues to move forward and a contractor should be selected this month. This off leash dog park will be a great addition to the community with an area for large dogs and a separate small dog area. Please remember that dog owners can always bring their pets on leash to enjoy both the Greenway Trail and the hiking trails at Hellman Park. The Whittier Community Foundation’s annual Paws 4 a Cause Canine-K Walk/Run and Fashion Show is scheduled for 9 am to noon on Saturday, September 27 at the Palm Park Greenway trailhead. You are encouraged to register your pets and join the fun as all proceeds will go toward the development of the new dog park.

Also on September 27 will be the last of our free Moonlight Movie Nights, with a double feature at Parnell Park. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs will begin at dusk followed by ET on Saturday, September 27. Bring the family out to enjoy these two beloved classics on the 28-foot infl atable movie screen! For further details, visit the City website at www.cityofwhittier.org.

Eastside Transit Corridor Phase 2Public Hearing 2014 Meeting Locations

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) is happy to announce the release of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (EIS/EIR). The document is now available for public review and comment.

A 60-day public review and comment period is now in effect through 5 p.m. on October 21. The environmental document is available for review at

multiple locations along the proposed alignments. Public hearings in the cities of Montebello, Pico Rivera, South El Monte and Whittier, preceded by 30 minute open houses prior to each hearing, have been scheduled and advertised. For additional information on the public hearings and document viewing locations, and/or to submit written comments, please visit the project website at www.metro.net/projects/eastside_phase2.

You work hard. You run a successful operation. You put your heart into your business to provide services and products to the public and a living for you and your employees. Yet in a matter of minutes, years of hard work and dedication can be sabotaged by a criminal act of theft, burglary, or workplace violence. No one knows your business practices and physical settings better than you and your employees, which makes you the security expert for your company.

Part of smart policing involves an understanding of the criminal mind. From the fi rst day of the academy and through formal university criminal justice degree programs, officers are taught to examine past criminal behavior in order to better prepare for future criminal acts. Offi cers and detectives spend hundreds of hours throughout their career training to respond to criminal threats. The most effective way to make offi cers understand criminal behavior is to place them in the position of the criminal during role playing exercises. From hiding in a building as other officers search, to running from a mock shooting location while other officers canvas the area, officers learn a great deal from their decision making, observations, and instinctive actions while playing the “bad guy.”

This simple technique can be used by you and your organization to better defend and defeat criminal activity intended to target your business or its employees. How easy is it to break into your business and how long will it take a burglar to reach critical items? How easy is it to defeat your alarm system? How easy is it for an armed robber to gain free access into your business during business hours? Where are

the safe hiding places in your building in case of a violent workplace event? How secure is your computer network and what information can be pried out of a stolen computer from your offi ce? How much can a burglar or a robber planning an operation see about your day to day actions? Does your business present an easy target to a burglar during dark hours? Does your staff follow security procedures that are put in place for perimeter and internal operational security?

Answers to many of the above questions can be found through simple role playing and internal “detective work” by you and your staff. Take a few hours every month to challenge your physical and internal operation by playing the role of a criminal. Walk around your business at night to see what a criminal would see while everyone is away. Test your alarm system from different entry points. See how long it would take you to access critical items once inside the location. Walk through your parking lot and see how many employees leave items in plain view inside their vehicles. Contact your own business and try to obtain critical, personal, or banking information over the phone or via email. The role playing “criminal” behavior possibilities are endless.

Unfortunately, real criminal have hours upon hours to devise criminal plans. A small contribution of your time to role play such acts will teach you and your organization how to better protect what you have worked so hard to build. From adding lighting, changing alarm coverage, and better securing your critical assets, to re-training personnel about information release, making your operation tougher against crime will benefi t you, your customers, shareholders, and the community.

Saturday, September 27, 2014Pico Rivera Senior Center9200 Mines AvenuePico Rivera, CA 90660Open House: 9amPublic Hearing: 9:30am – 11:30am

Monday, September 29, 2014Quiet Cannon Banquet Center901 Via San ClementeMontebello, CA 90640Open House: 5:30pmPublic Hearing: 6pm – 8pm

Tuesday, September 30, 2014Uptown Whittier Senior Center13225 Walnut StreetWhittier, CA 90602Open House: 5:30pmPublic Hearing: 6pm – 8pm

Wednesday, October 1, 2014South El Monte Senior Center1556 Central AvenueSouth El Monte, CA 91733Open House: 5:30pmPublic Hearing: 6pm – 8pm

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City Of Whittier UPDATEUPDATE

The second annual Walnut Tree Festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, October 4. The free event celebrating the arts will be held at Roadside Rest Park, 12352 Whittier Boulevard, where Whittier’s venerable Hybrid Walnut Tree still stands as a living reminder of the nut industry of Whittier’s early days. Free parking will be available at Legget & Platt, Inc., across the street from the park.

The Festival is co-sponsored by the City of Whittier and the Whittier Cultural Arts Foundation in cooperation with King Richard’s Antique Center.

In addition to enjoying and shopping for art, vintage items and antiques, the day’s events will include a walnut cookie baking contest and live music. Food trucks will be on site all day for attendees to enjoy a variety of tasty treats. Sponsorship and vendor opportunities are available.

For more information on the Walnut Tree Art Festival contact the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department at (562) 567-9400 log onto www.whittiercaf.org.

Club Parnell offers special dance evenings

Club Parnell, a community dance program, will be held on Fridays at Parnell Park, 15300 Lambert Road. Rudy and Maria Hernandez, the dance professionals from the annual “Dancing with the Whittier Stars” event, will give lessons on a different style of dancing during the series.

All dances begin with lessons from 6 to 7 p.m. and a dance party from 7 to 10 p.m. for participants to enjoy their new skills. The cost for each evening is $10. In addition, light refreshments and child care will be provided.

A community dance night on select Fridays at Parnell Park! Learn a different dance each evening with lessons from “Dancing with the Whittier Stars” professionals Rudy and Maria Hernandez.

Lessons: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Dance Party: 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.

♪ September 12, 2014 - Sock Hop ♪ September 19, 2014 - Latin Dance ♪ November 14, 2014 - Big Band ♪ November 28, 2014 - Turkey Trot ♪ December 19, 2014 - Country Western ♪ December 31, 2014 - New Year’s Eve Gatsby Night ♪ January 9, 2015 - 70s Disco ♪ January 16, 2015 - 80s Night ♪ January 23, 2015 - Sock Hop ♪ January 30, 2015 - Latin Dance

$10 per evening Light refreshments and

child care will be provided..

For more information, please call (562) 567-9450.

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WALNUT TREE FESTIVALROADSIDE REST PARK

12352 WHITTIER BLVD. WHITTIER, CA 90602

FREE9AM - 4PM

SATURDAYOCTOBER 4, 2014SATURDAY

OCTOBER 4, 2014FREE

9AM - 4PM

T h e W a l n u t Stat ion, paying tribute to Whittier’s early agricultural

industry of walnuts, oranges and avocados, was dedicated last month.

Approximately 25 City leaders attended the event, including Assemblyman Ian Calderon; Mayor Cathy Warner; Council Members Owen Newcomer and Joe Vinatieri; and Sedrick Mitchell, Deputy Director of the California Parks and Recreation, spoke regarding the importance of the Walnut Station and what it represents.

Council Member Newcomer explained the importance of bioswale drainage. “The bioswale helps water flow into the ground, instead of running off and fl ooding adjacent areas. Also, since the water is absorbed into the ground – dirt is an excellent fi lter – pollutants are cleaned out of the rain water before in enters the water supply or goes out to the ocean.”

In addition, he noted that the bioswale, which resembles a creek bed, made of natural materials, “is functional as well as beautiful.”

Council Member Vinatieri said the various stations along the Greenway Trail are an excellent way for those using the Trail to learn about different facets of Whittier’s history. He added that “one of the best things about the Trail” was the installation of sensors along the facility, which monitor the amount of water in the soil, so the landscaping is not watered until the sensors note that watering is needed.

“This is a great way to conserve water, and helps make the Greenway Trail one of the best things in Whittier,” he said.

Assemblyman Calderon praised Whittier for the Walnut Station and bioswale, especially as California is dealing with emergency drought conditions. “It is very impressive what the City, with everyone working together, has been able to achieve. I am very proud to have had a part in it.” He said the Walnut Station was constructed using $499,800 Proposition 84 grant funds, a program that supports nature education in the state.

Assemblyman Calderon noted that the 140 people use the Trail every hour, totaling usage of 234,000 people per year who enjoy the Trail and its amenities. “The Greenway Trail is a gem of Southeast Los Angeles County,” he said.

He presented the City of Whittier with a Certifi cate of Recognition for the Walnut Station.

Warner noted that the Walnut Station is an excellent example of collaborate effort among the various government, organizations and interested citizens of Whittier to improve the Greenway Trail and the City. She then introduced Mitchell, who gave a summary of how the City was able to obtain the funding for the Walnut Station.

Proposition 84, the nature education grant program, received requests totaling $3 billion for various projects throughout the state. “We were only able to fund 1 out of every 11 requests received,” he said. “This is a tribute to Whittier’s excellent design and effort.”

“ I l o v e r i b b o n c u t t i n g s a n d groundbreakings,” Mitchell commented. “It shows that Californians value and care for the outdoors, and represents the heartbeat of the state.”

In the area of nature, preservation and conservation, Mitchell noted that “California is a demonstration to the rest of the nation – they look to us for guidance and inspiration.”

Warner said that the Walnut Station, in addit ion to highl ighting water conservation, gives information on the importance of Whittier’s trees, both in agriculture and beauty. She pointed out the nearby Paradox Hybrid Walnut Tree, a cross between an English Walnut and a Black Walnut, which was planted in 1907 and is a reminder of Whittier’s once-thriving nut industry.

She said she looks to even more use of the Trail, especially in the vicinity of the Walnut Station. “With the development of the Nelles site, there may be up to 650 homes and some retail. And with the PIH Health campus continuing to grow, the Trail will be a place where families can come and where employees in the area can take a walk during their lunch break.”

Whittier dedicates Walnut Station on Greenway Trail

BUILDING A HEALTHY ACTIVE WHITTIER

@ActivateWhittier/ActivateWhittier @Activ8Whittier

www.ActivateWhittier.org Penny Lopez - Project Manager

562.309.4876 • plopez@ymcawhittier.org

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WHAT’S COOL IN YOUR SCHOOL

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fall 2014 - 2015 school yearfall 2014 - 2015 school yearOne year after becoming a co-ed

High School, St. Pius X – St. Matthias Academy has reached record numbers in the amount of applications, admitted and registered students for the upcoming 2014-2015 school year.

A record 200 applications were received and 191 students have been accepted for the upcoming school year. A total of 307 students are registered (9th grade to 12th grade), and as a result, St. Pius X – St. Matthias Academy has opened a waitlist for admission for the

About St. Pius X – St. Matthias Academy: About St. Pius X – St. Matthias Academy: The 17-acre campus located in Downey, California was previously

home to the co-ed Pius X High School from 1953-95, and was the site of the all-girls school St. Matthias High School until July 1, 2013. In September of 2013, the school re-opened with a new name, St. Pius X – St. Matthias Academy.

With the return of a co-ed school, St. Pius X – St. Matthias Academy has been selected to honor the traditions of both

school communities that have been associated with the campus and served the community since 1953.

fi rst time in school history. 13 Incoming freshman (9th graders),

were honored with the Onwards Scholars Program scholarship, a scholarship offered only at St. Pius X – St. Matthias Academy that pays 75% of a student’s tuition for a period of four years.

Enrollment numbers are not the only thing increasing at St. Pius X – St. Matthias Academy for this upcoming school year. 5 new teachers were hired this year to teach Spanish, Chemistry, Geometry, and Theology classes.

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Latino Heritage CelebrationLatino Heritage CelebrationRio Hondo College hosts its second

annual Latino Heritage Celebration, a free community celebration of Latino arts and culture of the Rio Hondo region. The Celebration, a co-production of Arts & Cultural Programs and Student Life & Leadership, takes place on Saturday, September 20, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Rio Hondo College, 3600 Workman Mill Road in Whittier. In addition to games and inflatables, food trucks and arts activities, there will be numerous college and community-based groups. The celebration features performances by dance troupe Raices Peruanas, salsa band Son Cinco and a live broadcast by Mega 96.3 FM. Headlining the event will be Grammy Award-winning percussionist Poncho Sanchez & his Latin Jazz Band.

“The role that Latinos play in the arts, entertainment and culture of this region is huge,” says Jasmine López, Director of Student Life and Leadership. “We

have all kinds of music, food, art and entertainment—all coming out of the cultures of Latin America. We want to embrace and celebrate the Latino culture in all its aspects.”

For more than three decades as both a leader and a sideman, conguero Poncho Sanchez has stirred up a fi ery stew of straight-ahead jazz, gritty soul music, and infectious melodies and rhythms from a variety of Latin American and South American sources. Poncho Sanchez brings his Latin Jazz Band to the intimate stage of the Wray Theatre for what is sure to be the music event of the season.

The Latino Heritage Celebration is free and open to the public. Seating for Poncho Sanchez is limited—tickets will be available at the Celebration on a fi rst come, fi rst served basis. For more info about the event visit our website at www. r i ohondo .edu /a r t s o r ca l l (562) 908-3471.

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About Rio Hondo CollegeAbout Rio Hondo CollegeRio Hondo College, located in Whittier, California, is

committed to the success of its diverse students and communities by providing dynamic educational opportunities and resources that lead to associate degrees, certifi cates, transfer, career and technical pathways, basic skills profi ciency, and lifelong learning. For information on the College or its programs, please call (562) 692-0921 or visit www.riohondo.edu.

Tanner Gish with US Bank welcomes local attorney Joseph Torri, a new member of the Whittier Chamber, during the monthly breakfast at Harmony Center for

Spiritual Living

Ambassador Karen Toth with LS Real Estate, shared networking tips with friends Leon Lesa, local handyman, and board member Greg Gunter of Greg’s Auto Body

The early bird gets the worm! Members of the Whittier C h a m b e r a r e a l w a y s invited to the chamber’s free Wake Up Whit t ier networking breakfast the 3rd Wednesday of the month

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All local high school students are invited to enter a High School Student Art Contest which will take place at the Harmony Center 4th Annual Fine Art & Craft Fair coming up on October 18 and 19, 2014. All art media will be accepted including painting, photography, ceramics, paper, metal, wood, etc. Works will be displayed in a gallery-style setting and judged by prominent local artists and community members. Cash prizes and awards will be given for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place and Honorable Mention, plus the coveted People's Choice Award. Students may participate for free. Contact Marilyn McCarty for contest entry forms at mmc.caligal@yahoo.com or call (562) 440-6575. Harmony Center for Spiritual Living is a non-profi t organization located at the corner of Comstock and Bailey in Uptown Whittier.

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Out of whack? Check your back! The Joint… The Chiropractic Place is now offering care and treatment services out of the Whittwood Town Center

The Whole Child recently celebrated the expansion of their services with an offi cial ribbon cutting for their newest satellite offi ce located at the Gus Velasco Neighborhood Center in Santa Fe Springs

The Whole Child celebrated the grand opening of their new Integrated Health Center on the Whittier High School campus alongside community and chamber supporters including Congresswoman Linda Sanchez, Andrea Avila representing Supervisor

Don Knabe, and members of the Whittier City Council

As more competition enters the rental market, it is important for property owners to keep their properties up to date and attract renters to their units, raise rents when possible, and increase cash fl ow.

Who are today’s tenants and what are they looking for? When asked what the top three most important qualities they look for in deciding on a rental unit, tenants responded with:

• Location – 33%• Unit Quality – 27%• Price – 22%Here are fi ve tips to entice renters:• Update lighting, fl oors and appliances• Stay proactive with constant communication• Partner with local businesses• Allow petsRenter turnoffs:• Bad odors• Carpets in bathroom• Broken Appliances• Dirty carpets• Lack of storageConsider this a friendly reminder to upgrade your properties! If you make one

signifi cant upgrade to your property, not only will it be appreciated by your tenants, but it will increase the value of your property while enhancing curbside appeal.

Here are some suggestions for upgrades:• Replace and/or repair doors and windows• Upgrade the kitchen – Countertops, appliances, fl ooring, etc.• Improve the exterior – lighting, landscaping, siding/stucco, etc.• Bathrooms – fl ooring, sinks, shower heads and faucetsAlthough some of these suggestions can be costly, some are minor. Choose

wisely what changes you can afford to make now because the right upgrades will make a difference when marketing your unit to new renters. Other owners have already made these changes to their units. Keeping tenants happy goes a long way toward increasing the value of your investment.

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Have you ever been in a situation where the person you are talking with has their arms folded, their eyes wandering and it feels as though they’ve put up a barrier between you? Every day we respond to thousands of nonverbal cues and behaviors including posture, facial expression, eye gaze, gestures, and tone of voice. From our handshakes to our hairstyles, nonverbal details reveal who we are and impact how we relate to other people. Believe it or not, what you do and how you present yourself is more important than what you say.

On Thursday, September 25, author, speaker, and performance coach Rick Ronquillo will demonstrate how body language can say more than your actual words can at a free seminar sponsored by the Whittier Chamber and the City of Whittier. “When you recognize the true meaning of people’s gestures and movements, which could often be very different from what they actually say, your life will change in many ways,” explained Rick.

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Every Monday: Pathways Support Group @ American Red Cross (6701 Friends Ave., Whittier), 7 to 8:30 p.m. FREE. For more information call (562) 698-0304 Every Wednesday:Caregiver Support Group @ Women’s Pavilion & Breast Center (101 E. Beverly Blvd.) 1 to 2:30 p.m. Free. For reservations call (800) 618-6664Dementia-Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group @ Women’s Pavilion & Breast Center (101 E. Beverly Blvd.) 10 to 11:30 a.m. Free. For reservations call (800) 618-6664Throughout September:H&R Block Income Tax Courses running from September to December. Various times and locations available. $199 for the course. Call Rosemary (562) 556-7935 for more information

SEPT 1WHITTIER CHAMBER OFFICE CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF LABOR DAYSEPT 4Ribbon cutting @ NAPA of Whittier (13214 Whittier Blvd.) 12 noon to 1 p.m. Free and open to the public. Enjoy refreshments and business networking. For more information call Katie at (562) 698-9554Healthy Connection Lectures @ Beverly Hospital – Tower Basement (309 W. Beverly Blvd.) 2:30 to 4 p.m. Memory and Aging Workshop. FREE. For reservations call (800) 618-6664Twin Hearts Meditation Class @ First Christian Church, Whittier Chapel (6355 S. Greenleaf Ave.) 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. $10 donation suggested and open to all who are interested. For more information call (714) 465-6991SEPT 6Super Saturday Speakers Event @ Elks Lodge Fullerton (1400 Elks View Lane) 9:30 a.m. to z12:30 p.m. Join Send Out Cards for an event featuring four keynote speakers, networking, and prizes. FREE. For more information call (714) 307-3578SEPT 836th Annual Hathaway Golf Classic @ Friendly Hills Country Club (8500 S. Villaverde Dr., Whittier) Registration 9 a.m.; Shotgun 11 a.m.; Mixer 4 to 7 p.m. Individual golfer $225; foursome $900; Mixer ticket $40. For more information contact Natalie at (562) 698-9554 Zumba Class @ Beverly Hospital – Tower Basement (309 W. Beverly Blvd.) 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Have fun while exercising! FREE. For more information call Beverly Hospital at (800) 618-6664

SEPT 11Bereavement Support Group @ Women’s Pavilion & Breast Center – Conference Room (101 E. Beverly Blvd.) 2 to 3:30 p.m. Receive emotional support and share your feelings with others who understand the challenge of suffering a loss. FREE. For reservations call (800) 618-6664SEPT 12Legislative Forum @ Southern California Edison Company (9901 Geary Dr., Santa Fe Springs) 8 to 9:30 a.m. The Regional Chamber Alliance invites you to a legislative forum featuring guest speakers Neel Kashkari and Mario Guerra. FREE. RSVP to Jessica at (562) 698-9554Community Dance Night @ Parnell Park (15390 Lambert Rd.) 6 to 10 p.m. “Sock Hop” night. Join Rudy and Maria Hernandez for an evening of dance lessons and fun. $10 per person. For more information call (562) 567-9450SMIRK! Family Series @ The Ruth B. Shannon Center for the Performing Arts (6760 Painter Ave.) 7:30 p.m. Enjoy a juggling and comedy show. $10 for adults; $8 for seniors and children. For more information call (562) 907-4203SEPT 13Boys & Girls Club of Whittier 40th Annual Gala Auction @ Friendly Hills Country Club (8500 S. Villaverde Dr.) 5:30 to 10 p.m. Auctions, dinner, and dancing. Individual tickets $175. For more information call (562) 945-3787 ext. 113SEPT 16Healthy Connection Lectures @ Beverly Hospital – Tower Basement (309 W. Beverly Blvd.) 2:30 to 4 p.m. Osteoporosis workshop. FREE. For reservations call (800) 618-6664SEPT 17Wake Up Whittier @ Ritz Gardens Banquets (11201 First Ave.) 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Network with local business professionals and enjoy your fi rst meal of the day! FREE for chamber members; $20 for non members. For more information call Natalie at (562) 698-9554SEPT 18Twin Hearts Meditation Class @ First Christian Church, Whittier Chapel (6355 S. Greenleaf Ave.) 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. $10 donation suggested and open to all who are interested. For more information call (714) 465-6991Women’s Empowerment Class @ First Christian Church, Whittier Chapel (6355 S. Greenleaf Ave.) 7:30 to 9 p.m. $10 donation suggested and open to all who are interested. For more information call (714) 465-6991SEPT 19Senior Exercise Class @ Beverly Hospital – Tower Basement (309 W. Beverly Blvd.) 10 to 11 a.m. Advanced chair aerobics for those ages 50 and older. FREE. For reservations call (800) 618-6664

Community Dance Night @ Parnell Park (15390 Lambert Rd.) 6 to 10 p.m. “Latin Dance” night. Join Rudy and Maria Hernandez for an evening of dance lessons and fun. $10 per evening. For more information call (562) 567-9450SEPT 20Mother-Daughter Yoga @ Parnell Community & Senior Center (15390 Lambert Rd.) 9 to 11:30 a.m. Join the SKILLS Organization for a yoga session with Dr. Michelle Yanez-Jiminez. $15 for one person; $25 for couple. For more information call (562) 325-5620College and Career Fair @ Los Altos High School (15325 E. Los Robles Ave.) 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Local parents and high school students are encouraged to join Assemblymember Ian Calderon to receive information on college and participate in workshops. FREE. For more information call (562) 692-5858Kit & The Kats @ The Ruth B. Shannon Center for the Performing Arts (6760 Painter Ave.) 7:30 p.m. Enjoy harmony, humor, and musical hi-jinks. $25 for adults; $20 for seniors and students. For more information call (562) 907-4203SEPT 21Rio Hondo Symphony Concert @ Vic Lopez Auditorium (12417 E. Philadelphia St.) 3 p.m. “A River Runs Through It” FREE. For more information call (562) 698-8626

SEPT 22Senior Exercise Class @ Beverly Hospital, Tower Basement (309 W. Beverly Blvd.) 10 to 11 a.m. Advanced chair aerobics for those ages 50 and older. FREE. For reservations call (800) 618-6664SEPT 24Monthly Business Mixer @ Emeritus at Chateau Whittier (13250 E. Philadelphia St.) 6 to 8 p.m. Enjoy dinner, business networking, and hear from guest speakers. FREE and open to local business representatives. To RSVP call Tom Rios at (562) 945-3904 SEPT 25FREE Business Seminar @ Whittier Public Library – Richard Nixon Room (7344 Washington Ave.) 8:30 to 10 a.m. “How to Convince with Body Language: 93% of what you say has nothing to do with your mouth!” Guest speaker Rick Ronquillo. For more information call the Whittier Chamber at (562) 698-9554Beverly Hospital Foundation 29th Annual Golf Tournament @ Montebello Golf Course (901 Via San Clemente. Montebello) Shotgun 9 a.m.; Awards Banquet 2 p.m. For more information call (323) 725-4264Bereavement Support Group @ Women’s Pavilion & Breast Center – Conference Room (101 E. Beverly Blvd.) 2 to 3:30 p.m. Receive emotional support and share your feelings with others who understand the challenge of suffering a loss. FREE. For reservations call (800) 618-6664

Divine Healing Clinic @ First Christian Church Whittier, Fellowship Hall (6355 S. Greenleaf Ave.) 7 to 9 p.m. $10 donation suggested and open to all who are interested. For more information call (714) 465-6991SEPT 27Paws 4 A Cause @ Palm Park (5703 Palm Ave.) 9 a.m. to 12 noon Join the Whittier Community Foundation for a 3K walk/run, fashion show, and photos with McGruff. Bring your dog! $15 to register plus $5 for each additional dog. For more information call (562) 567-9400Household Hazardous Waste and E-Waste Roundup @ South El Monte Community Center Parking Lot (1415 Santa Anita Ave.) 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dispose of household hazardous items such as cell phones, paint thinner, and batteries. For more information call (800) 238-0172Blessing of the Animals @ First Christian Church Whittier (6355 S. Greenleaf Ave.) 11 a.m. to 12 noon. For more information call (714) 465-6991Moonlight Movie Nights @ Parnell Park (15390 Lambert Rd.) 6 to 9 p.m. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 and E.T. will be on the big screen. Bring your picnic basket, chair, and blanket. FREE. For more information call (562) 567-9400 SEPT 28Whittier Art Crawl Fest @ Uptown Whittier (Greenleaf Ave.) 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Enjoy art, music, food, and dance. FREE. For more information call Sandra at (562) 708-147525th Silver Anniversary & Positive Image Awards @ Friendly Hills Country Club (8500 S. Villaverde Dr.) 1 to 4 p.m. Join the Hispanic Outreach Taskforce (H.O.T.) for Tardeada de Honor and a silent auction. Contact H.O.T. for pricing and more information at (562) 789-0550SEPT 29Zumba Class @ Beverly Hospital, Tower Basement (309 W. Beverly Blvd.) 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Have fun while exercising! FREE. For more information call Beverly Hospital at (800) 618-6664SEPT 30The A-Z’s of Insurance Presentation @ Whittier Public Library – Central Branch (7344 Washington Ave.) 10:30 a.m. Audrie Cervantes will present an overview of the essentials about insurance. FREE. For more information call (562) 567-9900Tasty Tuesday Monthly Networking Lunch @ El Tepeyac Café (13131 Crossroads Pkwy. South) 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy business networking and great food! $10 for chamber members; $20 for non-members. For more information call Natalie at (562) 698-9554 Eastside Transit Corridor Phase 2 Project Public Hearing @ Uptown Whittier Senior Center (13225 Walnut St.) Open house 5:30 p.m.; Public Hearing 6 to 8 p.m. Come voice your opinion on the proposed Metro project. FREE. For more information email mary.nguyen@dot.gov

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The event goal is to strengthen the arts in the city of Whittier and neighboring communities. The focus is on supporting and enriching the art culture by creating opportunities for artists showcase their work. The Art Crawl festival sets itself apart by providing a new scope for emerging artists who live and work in the community and neighboring cities.

The Whittier Art Crawl Festival is a one-day art fair to experience innovative visual artists, gifted musicians, dance performers, and culinary creators living in Whittier and in the surrounding areas. The fair will bring a variety of artistic enlightenment to our community by showcasing art in public places through performing street artisans, pop-up galleries, and the culinary arts brick-and-mortar. Each participating Uptown eatery will transform their space into a

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pop-up gallery or will feature an artist or performer and offer great food for a tasting-crawl pairing. Each participating business, retail shop, and boutique will transform their space into a pop-up gallery featuring an artist, musician, or an artist’s window display.

There will be free art and music performances on four stages and three pop-up stages featuring jazz & alternative music, cultural & modern dance, children’s performances, written word, open mic and theatre.

The Whittier Art Crawl Festival will be located on Greenleaf Ave. between Wardman St. & Hadley St., and on Philadelphia St. between Bright Ave., and Comstock Ave.

The Art Crawl Festival is designed to promote and support the local arts and community through art-inspired entertainment, education, exhibits, and sales. The festival showcases all forms of creative expression, such as visual arts, culinary, dance, music, written word, and theatre in the setting of an Uptown-wide celebration. Proceeds will help support grants and scholarships for local artists, students, and art organizations, as well as future festivals. For Tasting-Crawl tickets and information visit www.uptowncrawlers.com.

An installation ceremony was held in July for incoming officers of the East Whittier Lions Club. Ted Dean was elected as the club president for 2014-2015. Dean has been an active member of the East Whittier Lions Club for the past 5 years. According to Ted Dean, club president, “I am looking forward to leading various projects and continuing the East Whittier Lion Club’s commitment to serving the community.” Dean will be supported by the club’s vice president Fran Coeur and Sharon Sindelar who was elected to serve as the new club secretary.

Since the club’s chartering in 1941, its members have worked on a variety of projects in the local community, such as providing vision and hearing screening equipment for the East Whittier School District, providing holiday baskets to families in need, and the annual Children’s Christmas party for special education students in the local elementary schools. The Christmas party has been a signature project for over 40 years. Proceeds from past fundraising events have gone to provide eye exams and eyeglasses to students in East Whittier School District.

East Whittier Lions Club installs newest offi cersUpcoming fundraising projects will be White Cane Days in October, a semi-annual Rummage Sale in November and the 3rd Annual Comedy Night in February.

The East Whittier Lions Club has 24 members and meets Fridays at 7 a.m. at Mimi’s Café. Lions Clubs are a group of men and women who identify needs within the community and work together to fulfi ll those needs. For more information or to get involved with the East Whittier Lions Club, please contact Fran at (562) 945-6034. You may also visit the website at www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/eastwhittierca or on face book at www.facebook.com/eastwhittierlions.

Lions Clubs International is the world’s largest service club organization with more than 1.3 m illion members in approximately 45,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas around the world. Since 1917, Lions clubs have aided the blind and visually impaired and made a strong commitment to community service and serving youth throughout the world . For more information about Lions Clubs International visit the website at www.lionsclubs.org.

Whittier Soroptimists seek applicants for “Live Your Dream” Awards

Each year, Soroptimist International of Whittier gives out educational grants to women to aid in improving their lives and the lives of their dependents. The “Live Your Dream” Award assists women who provide the primary source of fi nancial support for their families by giving them the resources they need to improve their education, skills,

and employment prospects. Many recipients have overcome enormous obstacles including poverty, domestic violence, and/or drug and alcohol abuse. The award may be used to offset any costs associated with efforts to attain higher education such as books, childcare, tuition, and transportation. Soroptimist International of Whittier is now accepting applications for the “Live Your Dream” Award. For more information, please contact Daniela Schaffer at (562) 682-9242 or Kathy Mischo at (562) 693-1982. The application deadline is November 15, 2014.

Join Soroptimists for their weekly lunch meetings at the Radisson Hotel in Whittier at noon on Tuesdays and fi nd out how you can make a difference in the lives of women and girls in your community. Contact Petra Schmischke at (562) 652-3451 for more details.

Express yourself through the creative process of art; explore drawing, collage, printmaking, clay molding, and so many other workshops! Indulge yourself in a stress-free environment, surrounding your self with individuals with amazing stores and positive attitudes. The creation of art can lead to the captivation and strength in

Harmony Center is hosting the 5th Annual Fine Art & Craft Fair on October 18 & 19, 2014, sharing a portion of the proceeds with their charity partner, the Interfaith Food Center. Sponsorship opportunities are available to businesses and individuals in the area looking to support the event. Promote your business by donating a prize for the opportunity drawing, placing your promotional fl yer in marketing bags to be handed out at the event, getting a booth in the community sponsor area, or a number of other ways. Submissions from local artists are also being sought for the youth art contest. Find out more about being a sponsor of this fun free community event by contacting Cynthia McCarty by email at cjmccarty@earthlink.net or call (562) 665-6186. Visit www.harmonyartfair.org or www.facebook.com/HarmonyArtFair for more event news. For questions and additional information contact Marilyn McCarty at mmc.caligal@yahoo.com or call (562) 440-6575.

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American Cancer Society, PIH Health offer art workshop for cancer survivors and caregiversthe human mind, body and spirit. Find unexpected and exciting ways to link art to other aspects of life. Come share and be a part of the love and support we all need.

These fun and insp i ra t iona l workshops will begin September 11, 2014 and will continue on the second Thursday of each month through May

17, 2015, lasting from 10:00am until 1:00pm. They will be held in the PIH Support Building at 12102 Washington Bld. (Past the hospital entrance, on the opposite side of Washington Bld. Just past the Animal Hospital).

These free classes are co-sponsored by Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital (PIH) and the American Cancer

Society. Supplies are included. No prior art experience is necessary and previous attendance is not required. Registration is required. Please call (562) 698-0811 Ext. 12820 or email patricia.dudley@cancer.org for further information to register. vThe Gallery is open Wednesday through Sunday from 1 to 6 p.m.

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Artists who have not previously participated in the annual Hillcrest Festival of Fine Arts are invited to a Screening Day on Saturday, October 4 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Hillcrest Congregational Church in La Habra Heights.

All artwork is welcome including watercolor and pastel paintings, mixed media, sculpture, wood, glass, hand-woven items, photography, ceramics, pottery, and jewelry. Items for the Arts & Crafts Boutique will also be reviewed. Artists are asked to bring three representative pieces of their work to the screening. No prior registration is necessary to attend the screening.

The annual festival, now in its 55th year, is a three-day event held every February. The dates for 2015 will be February 20, 21 and 22. Hillcrest Congregational Church is located at 2000 West Road, La Habra Heights, just 1.5 miles north of Whittwood Town Center. For more information please call (562) 947-3755.

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Hillcrest Festival of Fine ArtsFirst Christian Church hosts Soul-Full Used Shoe Drive

Help First Christian Church Whittier fund their Community Ministries program by participating in their Soul-Full Used Shoe Drive. First Christian has partnered with the “Funds2orgs,” who sells the shoes to micro-enterprise companies in developing countries to be resold at low prices to those in need of shoes. Your tax deductible shoe donation will benefi t the environment and help people across the globe that needs shoes.

Shoes may be dropped off at First Christian Church Whittier which is located at 6355 S. Greenleaf Ave. on Tuesday, September 9, Thursday, September 25, or on Tuesday, October 7 any time between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. If you have any questions contact Rev. Kel Henderson, Pastor of Community Ministries, by email to fcccommunityministries@gmail.com or by phone at (714) 465-6991.

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The Whittier Art Association will be celebrating the month of September with two unusual and exciting show legends which will run from August 27 through September 13. The Whittier Art Gallery is hosting a collection of work from some of the Whittier area’s most renowned artists bringing to this exhibit some of their favorite works, many of them borrowed from the prestigious collections in which they are included. Their work is being shown as a part of the continuing celebration of the Association’s 75th anniversary. These are the artists who painted the murals you see as you drive down our local streets. The city sculptures you so enjoy are the works of their hands. Leroy Schmaltz’s tikis are all over the country, and the late ceramist Mabel Enkoji’s exquisite work will also be present. A free reception will be held on Saturday, September 6 from 2 to

The Whittier Art Association and Gallerycelebrates 75th anniversary

5 p.m. The Whittier Art Association welcomes and encourages you to come meet some of these famous and honored artists.

Nancy Enkoji and Peggy Nishio, two daughters of the above noted Mabel Enkoji, and their friend Robin Brooks, who is a well known sculptor, have put together an exciting exhibition from September 17 to September 27. The exhibition features everything from painted sculpture to extraordinary paper works. These three are award winning artists and they have selected a few others to join them in this exhibit. Come and be amazed at the skill and diversity shown in their work. The reception will be held on Saturday, September 20 from 2 to 5 p.m. and the public is enthusiastically invited.

For other events happening at the gallery call (562) 698-8710.

Each year, Casita Del Pueblo, an art gallery in Whittier which supports local artists, holds their Frida Kahlo exhibit to celebrate the birth month of Kahlo and the extraordinary life that she lived. This year WAPADH’S Art Source participated in the exhibit and created their own collaborative piece called “Frida and Her Muse” which was inspired by Kahlo’s work. Yolanda Garcia, art consultant and owner of Casita Del Pueblo, had previously made a connection with WAPADH through Jonathan Reyes, a resident artist and community advocate at WAPADH. “We had collaborated about WAPADH participating in the Santa Fe Springs Art Festival and it was such a success. There was beautiful representation of the collective and

WAPADH’S Art Source creates collaborative piece for Frida Kahlo gallery collaborative pieces that the consumers did together. We thought it would be wonderful to incorporate them to all our group shows” said Garcia. “We were really excited that we are able to continue that relationship with WAPADH.”

This year the event was held on Saturday, July 19 and was called “Frida in Her Own Words: A Tribute Art Exhibit to the Life and Work of Frida Kahlo.” Garcia invited artists to take a quote from Kahlo’s journal and create a piece inspired by that quote. WAPADH chose the quote “Pinto Flores Asi No Muerer” which means “I paint fl owers so they do not die.” With the support of the staff, WAPADH consumers picked, cut, color coordinated, glued, and placed fake fl owers onto the piece, surrounding the

Bonnie Price, an enthusiastic teacher from Whittier, was re-elected and installed as President of the Rio Hondo Symphony Association at their annual Installation Luncheon held in July at the Clarke Estate in Santa Fe Springs.

Price, who has taught in local schools since 1983, received her B.A. from UC. Santa Barbara. Later she earned her Master’s degree in education from Whittier College, where she taught Instructional Technology for 11 years. For four years she served as a mentor teacher in technology in the Whittier City School District. During her many years in public education, Price won numerous awards. Currently she teaches 5th grade at Wallen L. Andrews in North Whittier. In 2004 at Hoover School, she and 80 students from the Garden Club established a 2,000-square-foot native plant garden.

Price said she is aware of the importance of classical music in the lives of children and became interested in the orchestra when her 5th graders participated in the Symphony Association’s Music Enrichment Program, which now reaches 15,000 youngsters.

“Although we are facing an economic challenge, we are keeping a close look on our budget,” she said. “Community support is vitally important for the orchestra. We are hoping that more music lovers will join the Symphony Association, and at higher levels. Each level of membership offers special benefi ts,” she explained.

For more information on the Rio Hondo Symphony Association and their upcoming 77th season of free community concerts, call (562) 698-8626 or visit www.riohondosymphony.org.

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monkey face painting of Kahlo. Through Art Source, WAPADH continues to push through limitations and encourage creativity and artistic expression with consumers. “What we really need to put in light and understand is to really embrace each person’s limitations and not allow those limitations to make us who we are” said WAPADH staff member Nicolette Rhodes.

Leading up to the exhibit, Art Source attendees learned about Kahlo’s life through books, educational videos, and individual projects in class. They learned in detail about the type of artist she was, her self-portraits and what inspired her creativity. “I think this really taught the consumers and staff not only about her life but about the things she had to

overcome with her disability. She was still able to create art. I think this inspired staff and consumers to over achieve,” said WAPADH staff person Daisy De La Torre.

According to Garcia, WAPADH’S piece has been very popular in the gallery and the community has been gravitating to it. “That’s why we opened Casita Del Pueblo, so we can be a hub for the community to come, celebrate and rejoice in the arts, and to continue making art accessible to the community.”

For more information on WAPADH programs and services contact (562) 946-0467. Visit Casita Del Pueblo located at 13100 Philadelphia St. Call (562) 693-2844 for information on their upcoming art events.

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FINANCE AND INSURANCE World Financial GroupEstefania Bruner12215 Telegraph Rd., Suite 111Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670Phone: (323) 482-7862Email: arevalosestefania@hotmail.com

World Financial Group is committed to serving the fi nancial planning needs of American families. They focus on continuing to build trusted client/advisor relationships and providing around the clock fi nancial planning service information. World Financial Group establishes meaningful and specifi c goals that refl ect the needs and values of their clients.

HEALTH CAREAtlantic Dental GroupElba Ochaita de Farias6716 Greenleaf Ave.Whittier, CA 90601Phone: (562) 696-5544Email: atlanticdental.elba@gmail.comWebsite: http://www.atlanticdentalgrp.com

Atlantic Dental Group is devoted to meeting the full range of patient needs in one convenient location. Committed to a team-based approach to dentistry, they are a close-knit circle of trusted experts cooperating and supporting one another in the synchronization, streamlining, and optimization of your dental care.

IMPORT/EXPORTNew Horizon Services, Inc.Gary Singh, CEO4040 Overcrest Dr.Whittier, CA 90601Phone: (562) 328-3171Email: gary.newhorizonservices@gmail.com

New Horizon Services, Inc. offers multiple services that suit your business needs. They can help with importing and exporting goods, custom computer software, and factoring.

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ATTORNEYS/LEGAL SERVICESJoseph Torri, Attorney at LawJoseph Torri, Attorney13215 E. Penn St. Suite 535 Whittier, CA 90602Phone: (562) 444-0033Email: torrilaw@gmail.comWebsite: http://joetorrilaw.com

Joseph Torri, Attorney At Law is a goal-oriented, values-driven fi rm committed to providing effective representation to satisfy the legal needs of a diverse client base. He handles family law cases including divorce and child custody. Joseph Torri will aggressively fi ght to protect your family’s interests.

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Bakery 4 Less is a wholesale company that caters, serves, and vendors events in the Los Angeles area. Family owned and operated since 1999, their bakers put passion, pride, and care into their work. They make their products from scratch, using only the fi nest ingredients available.

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More than 85 years ago, the National Automotive Parts Association (NAPA) was created to meet America’s growing need for an effective auto parts distribution system. NAPA of Whittier provides more personalized customer service, creating a friendly environment with an extremely knowledgeable staff. NAPA Auto Parts Stores are known for having over 422,000 quality parts and accessories for automotive and industrial applications. Drop by NAPA of Whittier today to fi nd what you’re looking for!

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Get the best of everything with top-notch service and experience for a prompt, successful real estate transaction with the LaRoche team of experts, including specialized probate agents. Allow this team to help you narrow down your search in fi nding your ideal Southern California property.

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Whether you’re looking for that perfect home for your family, an investment property, or a vacation home, RE/MAX Masters strives to fi nd you the best home at the best price with the least amount of hassle. In love with all that Southern California has to offer, they are passionate about the real estate market here in the San Gabriel Valley and the Inland Empire.

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With a catchphrase that reads, “You create it and we make it - let your imagination and creativity run wild,” Pizza Studio at the Whittwood Town Center is sure to be a family favorite serving up happiness on a plate! Pizza Studio is a pizza place where you get to create your own masterpiece every time you order. Their variety of crusts, specialty sauces, premium meats, and fresh-cut and roasted veggies lets you customize your individual pizza to exactly what you want. See you soon for lunch or dinner!

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