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The California Chamber of Commerce released a preliminary list of “job killer” bills last month to call attention to the negative impact that 16 proposed measures would have on California’s job climate and economic recovery if they were to become law.

The list is preliminary at this point because CalChamber expects to add more bills to the list in the coming weeks as legislation is amended. CalChamber will periodically release “job killer” watch updates as legislation changes.

Readers are encouraged to track the current status of the “job killer” bills on www.cajobkillers.com or by following @CAJobKillers on Twitter.

“Although we will be opposing a number of bills throughout this year, the ‘job killer’ list represents the worst of the worst,” said Allan Zaremberg, CalChamber president and CEO. “These proposals will unnecessarily increase costs on California employers that will likely lead to a loss of jobs.”

The preliminary list of 2015 “job killer” bills follows:

Increased Labor Costs• A B 3 5 7 ( C h i u ; D - S a n Francisco) Predictable Scheduling M a n d a t e / P r o t e c t e d L e a v e o f Absence — Imposes an unfair, one-size fi ts all, two-week notice scheduling mandate on certain employers that

CalChamber Releases 2015 Preliminary Job Killer List

perform retail sales activity, and penalizes these employers with “additional pay” for making changes to the schedule with less than two weeks notice, and additionally imposes an unlimited, protected leave of absence from work as well as a broad new protected class of employees who are receiving public assistance or have an identifi ed family member receiving such assistance.• SB 3 (Leno; D-San Francisco/ Leyva; D-Chino) Automatic Minimum Wage Increase— Unfairly increases employers costs while ignoring the economic factors or other costs of employers by increasing the minimum wage by $3.00 over the next two and a half years with automatic increases tied to infl ation.• S B 4 0 6 ( J a c k s o n ; D - S a n t a Barbara) Significant Expansion of California Family Rights Act — Creates less conformity with federal law by dramatically reducing the employee threshold from 50 to less than 5 employees and expanding the family members for whom leave may be taken, which will provide a California-only, separate 12-week protected leave of absence on both small and large employers to administer, thereby increasing costs and risk of litigation.

Increased Fuel Costs• S B 3 5 0 ( d e L e ó n ; D - L o s Angeles) Costly and Burdensome Regulations — Potentially increases costs and burdens on all Californians by mandating an arbitrary and unrealistic reduction of petroleum use by 50%, increasing the current Renewable Portfolio Standard to 50% and increasing energy effi ciency in buildings by 50%—all by 2030 without regard to the impact on individuals, jobs and the economy.

Tax Increases• ACA 4 (Frazier; D-Oakley) Lowers Vote Requirement for Tax Increases — Adds complexity and uncertainty to the current tax structure and pressure to increase taxes on commercial, industrial and residential property owners by giving local governments new authority to enact special taxes, including parcel taxes, by lowering the vote threshold from two-thirds to 55%.• S B 6 8 4 ( H a n c o c k ; D-Berkeley) Increased Tax Rate — Threatens to signifi cantly increase the

corporate tax rate on publicly held corporations and fi nancial institutions up to 15% according to the wages paid to employees in the United States, and threatens to increase that rate by 50% thereafter, if the corporation or institution reduces its workforce in the United States and simultaneously increases its contractors.• SCA 5 (Hancock; D-Berkeley) Lowers Vote Requirement for Tax Increases — Adds complexity and uncertainty to the current tax structure and pressure to increase taxes on commercial, industrial and residential property owners by giving local governments new authority to enact special taxes, including parcel taxes, by lowering the vote threshold from two-thirds to 55%.

Increased Burdensome Environmental Regulation

• AB 356 (Wi l l i ams ; D -San ta Barbara) Limits In-State Energy Development — Jeopardizes high-paying middle class jobs in resource extraction fi elds by severely restricting wastewater injection sites and requiring unnecessary monitoring of those sites.• A B 1 4 9 0 ( R e n d o n ; D-Lakewood) Limits In-State Energy Development — Drives up fuel prices and energy prices by imposing a de facto moratorium on well stimulation activities by halting the activity after an earthquake of a magnitude 2.0 or higher.• SB 32 (Pavley; D-Agoura Hills) Halts Economic Growth — Increases costs for California businesses, makes them less competitive and discourages economic growth by adopting further greenhouse gas emission reductions for 2030 and 2050 without regard to the impact on individuals, jobs and the economy.

Increased Health Care Costs• S B 5 4 6 ( L e n o ; D - S a n F ranc isco ) Hea l th Care Rate Regulation — Threatens employers with higher premiums and interferes with their ability to negotiate with health plans by imposing unnecessary and burdensome new report ing requirements on health plans and insurers in the large group market, and giving the Department of Managed Health Care and the Department of Insurance authority to modify or deny all rate changes in the large group market.

Economic Development Barriers

• A B 3 5 9 ( G o n z a l e z ; D - S a n Diego) Costly Employee Retention Mandate — Inappropriately alters the employment relationship and increases frivolous litigation by allowing a private right of action and by requiring any successor grocery employer to retain employees of the former grocery employer for 90 days and continue to offer continued employment unless the employees’ performance during the 90-day period was unsatisfactory.• S B 5 7 6 ( L e n o ; D - S a n Francisco) Stifl es Mobile Application Technology Development — Stifl es innovation and growth in the mobile application economy and creates unnecessary and costly litigation by mandating unnecessary, redundant and impractical requirements that will leave many current and future mobile applications unusable, with no benefi t to the consumer.

Increased Unnecesary Litigation Costs

• AB 244 (Eggman; D-Stockton) Private Right o f Act ion Exposure — Jeopardizes access to credit for home mortgages, increasing the challenge to attract business to California because of high housing prices, by extending the homeowner’s bill of rights to others, thereby opening the door to more private rights of action.• AB 465 (Hernández; D-West Covina) Increased Litigation — Signifi cantly drives up litigation costs for all California employers as well as increases pressure on the already-overburdened judicial system by precluding mandatory employment arbitration agreements, which is l ikely pre-empted by the Federal Arbitration Act.• SB 203 (Monning; D-Carmel) Lawsuit Exposure — Exposes beverage manufacturers and food retailers to lawsuits, fi nes and penalties based on state-only labeling requirements for sugar-sweetened drinks.

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Whittier Chamber President Rudy Hernandez of RMH Dance & Productions poses with his favorite City of Whittier staff members

during another fun-fi lled Wake Up Whittier last month. Turn to page 13 for more networking photos

New representatives and prospective members enjoyed authentic Mexican cuisine during Tasty Tuesday at Luna Estrella Mexican

Cocina in Whittier in March. Find more photos from the monthly luncheon on page 18

MAY 2015WHITTIER 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 [email protected] or call (562) 698-9554.

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2015-2016BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Richard Scrivanich

Executive DirectorsCarol Crosby & Lyn Carty

Director of Public RelationsKatie Galvin-Surbatovic

Event & Member Relations CoordinatorNatalie Saenz

ReceptionistJessica Reyes

BookkeeperAmber Lawrence

PresidentRudy Hernandez, RMH Dance & Productions

Immediate Past PresidentShannon Gimbel-Hammer,

Shannon G’s Flowers

President-Elect & VP AdministrationChris Hardeman, DialMED Home Care

VP Community AffairsMelanie Bickley, Whittier Brokers

VP Business InformationElizabeth Martinez, Republic Services

VP Networking and MarketingGary Lee Martinez, The Traveling Traveler

VP FinanceGreg Nicodemus,

Credit Union of Southern California

VP MembershipLaurie Perschbacher,

MAP Property Management

VP Special EventsCarolyn Reggio, CAPC, Inc.

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The Code Section 199 Domestic Production Activities Deduction (Part 1 of 2)

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Code Section 199—enacted to help offset the repeal of a tax break for U.S. exporters—provides a deduction for many U.S. businesses that’s allowed for both regular tax and alternative minimum tax (AMT) purposes. The deduction doesn’t have an offi cial name. It’s been called, among other things, “the U.S. production activities deduction,” the “domestic production activities deduction” (DPAD), and the “domestic manufacturing deduction” (DMD). For simplicity’s sake, we’re calling it the Code Section 199 deduction.

The Code Section 199 deduction is allowed to all taxpayers—individuals,

C corporations, farming cooperatives, estates, trusts, and their benefi ciaries. The deduction is allowed to partners and the owners of S corporations (not to partnerships or the S corporations themselves), and may be passed through by farming cooperatives to their patrons. And, despite the deduction’s history, it’s fully available to taxpayers who don’t export.

The Code Section 199 deduction equals 9% of the net income from eligible activities. However, the amount of the deduction for any tax year may not exceed the taxpayer’s taxable income or, in the case of individuals, the taxpayer’s adjusted gross income. The deduction is designed to be economically equivalent to a 3% reduction in the tax rate on eligible activities conducted in the U.S. This means that if the tax rate on the business income from an eligible activity would normally be, say, 36%, the Code Section 199 deduction reduces it to 33%.

In addition, the amount of the Code Section 199 deduction can’t exceed 50% of the “W-2 wages” (wages subject to income tax withholding, and certain deferred compensation) paid to employees for the year that are allocable to the activities eligible for the deduction. This

means that businesses operated as sole proprietorships or partnerships with no employees aren’t eligible for the deduction. (To take advantage of the deduction, such businesses can incorporate and pay W-2 wages to their principals.)

As noted above, the Code Section 199 deduction equals a percentage of the net income from eligible activities. Among the more common eligible activities are: the manufacture, production, or growth of tangible personal property, in whole or in signifi cant part within the U.S.; the construction of real property in the U.S.; and the performance of engineering or architectural services in the U.S. in connection with real property construction projects in the U.S.

Purely sales activities aren’t eligible for the deduction, nor are purely service activities, except for construction, engineering, and architectural services.

There ’s lo t more to d iscuss concerning the Code Section 199 deduction. In next month’s Tax Tips, I’ll address those other matters.

In the meantime, if you have any questions regarding the Code Section 199 deduction, or any other tax matter, please feel free to give me a call at (562) 698-9891.

President’s Massage ............. 2 Tax Tips ................................ 2 Mayor’s Message ................... 4 10-4 Tips from the WPD ......... 5 What’s Cool In Your School .... 6 Restaurant Row ..................... 6 Financial Update .................... 7 Member Marketplace ............. 8 Calendar ................................ 9 Best of the Best ..............10-12 Wake Up Whittier ................. 13 Community Celebrations ...... 14 Around Town ...................16-17 Tasty Tuesday ...................... 18 Renewing Members ............. 18 New Members ..................... 19

It’s been said the reason volunteers don’t get paid is not because they’re worthless, but because they’re priceless!

The foundation of the Whittier Chamber is built on volunteerism. Our volunteer business leaders come together to set Chamber policy, serve their fellow members and represent the interests of the entire business community. Countless volunteers donate hundreds of hours each year to ensure the Chamber’s programs and events are successful. And although volunteerism is personally rewarding, I’ll be the fi rst to tell you that service to others can help you professionally too. I have found that when I give of my time and talents

to a cause I am passionate about, my business often reaps the benefi ts through new connections and referrals while fostering loyalty to my existing clients.

Getting involved as a volunteer often puts you in contact with people you might never meet otherwise. Some of these individuals will have knowledge and experience that may prove helpful to your business. They could even become valuable mentors or advisers.

Volunteering can create indirect marke t ing oppor tun i t ies — the relationships you make as a volunteer can generate business simply through word of mouth. The people volunteering alongside you may need or know others who need your product or service.

A business engaged in volunteer work often fi nds its reputation enhanced because they are seen doing something beyond making a profi t. People tend to remember businesses that are associated with community goodwill.

At Wake Up Whittier this month we will be honoring our Non-Profi t Organizations and the numerous volunteers who help them succeed. Volunteers have an enormous impact on the health and well-being of our community and we are fortunate to have so many amazing Non-Profi t Organizations in Whittier!

We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.

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You Have a Great Idea for a New Business or Product… Now What?

FREE BUSINESS SEMINAR

May 28, 2015 • 8:30 to 10 a.m.Whittier Central Library

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How many times have you had an idea for a new product or service but didn’t know where to begin? Attend this invaluable workshop to learn the exact steps to take to turn your idea into a profi table business. The following is just a sample of some of the questions that will be discussed to help you get started:

1. Is there a market for my product or service idea?2. Does my product or service idea already exist?3. How is my product or service idea different than what already exists?4. Where can I fi nd the capital to create my product or service idea?5. How to calculate my profi t margins for my product or service idea?Manuel R. Martinez is President/CEO of Success Training Institute (STI), a for-profi t

corporation dedicated to helping individuals, entrepreneurs and small business owners start, grow, and manage their businesses. Mr. Martinez is also the former President of SCORE Los Angeles and serves on a number of boards as Director and Advisor of several non-profi t organizations. Over the past 20 years, he has helped thousands of people reach their dream of having a successful business and personal life.

Manuel has over 30 years of entrepreneurship in several industries and founded The Academy of Leadership & Entrepreneurship. He is dedicated to training high school students in entrepreneurism and to transferring the wisdom, knowledge and information to future generations. Manuel is the author of “Common Sense, My Four Family Agreements” based on his life experiences and business acumen. The book details how middle income American families can make these four agreements with their immediate families in order to always be fi nancially secure, regardless of life’s events. Manuel is a father, coach, mentor, professional speaker, life and business coach, credit expert, and always looking for his next life experience.

This seminar is part of a monthly series designed to help drive economic vitality and educate local business professionals.

Space is limited; call the Whittier Chamber at562.698.9554 or the City at 562.567.9320 to RSVP.


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I am honored to be chosen by my colleagues on the Council to serve as Mayor for the coming year. I will serve with honesty and integrity and promise to work cooperatively with the entire community. My focus as Mayor will be on economic and social development, continuing the City’s longstanding collaboration with the local school districts and youth sports programs to grow healthy children and strong families. I will work to continue to improve our business environment and the business friendly culture we have created. When our businesses are successful, the entire City thrives—as the success and overall health of our business community is directly linked to the quality of life experienced by our residents.

Over the past few years, with limited funding, we have found creative ways to assist the business community. One of our biggest successes is our partnership with the Whittier Chamber of Commerce. Through joint programming we are able to provide much more to the business community such as advert ising assistance, free business seminars, legislative updates, and more. Additionally, businesses and residents both benefi t from the Whittier Uptown Association’s sponsorship of special events such as the annual Christmas Parade, Car Show and Antique Faires which bring in thousands of people to our historic Uptown.

In the next few years, we will see the City invest millions of dollars on infrastructure in Uptown and along Whittier Boulevard with a total of $25,954,451 in redevelopment bond funds. These bonds offer an opportunity to implement some of the improvements slated for our historic Uptown business district. The redevelopment bond funds also provide the impetus to assist with infrastructure improvements for the

Fred C. Nelles development project. This state-owned 74-acre site on Whittier Boulevard and Philadelphia Street presents the largest development opportunity in Whittier in recent history. The site will be privately developed with a mix of residential, retail and open park space which is expected to be presented to City Council in the coming months.

I am confident the next year is bound to be another great year in development and growth. The new Whittier Dog Park and the renovated Founders Park memorial wall are under construction now. The City’s new main water pumping plant will be completed and eastward expansion of the Whittier Greenway Trail will begin in the coming fi scal year. Southern California Edison is investing to improve our power infrastructure and private companies are fl ocking to town, with these projects expected to progress this year:

• Val lar ta Market a t The Quad shopping center

• Smart & Final Extra at the former Albertson’s on Whittier Boulevard and Greenleaf Avenue

• Original Pancake House at the former Seafare Inn on east Whittier Boulevard

• Pieology and Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen across from PIH Health on Washington Boulevard

• 76 luxury apartments at the former Mitsubishi dealership site at Whittier Boulevard and Catalina Avenue

• 55 townhomes at Mar Vista Street near Whittier Boulevard

• Applebee’s Restaurant at the former Saturn dealership site on Whittier Boulevard at College Avenue

• Orchards Supply Hardware at the former Ford and Cadillac sites on Whittier Boulevard and La Serna Drive

• Specifi c Plan for development of the Fred C. Nelles site, which will include residential units as well as retail and open space, with some adaptive reuse of historical buildings

Thank you for the part you play in keeping our business community vibrant and healthy. Please do not hesitate to contact me or any of our City staff with any questions, concerns and suggestions.

On April 1, 2015, the YMCA of Greater Whit t ier passed i ts first wellness policy to ensure a healthier environment for i ts members, as well as its staff. As the largest provider of youth programs, the Y has also signed on to be part of the commitment that YMCA of the USA (Y-USA), the Y’s national offi ce, made to First Lady Michelle Obama to become the healthiest afterschool and early learning provider in the country. By implementing Healthy Eating and Physical Activity (HEPA) standards, all children in Y programs will have access to healthy food and physical activity. You can expect the following from the standards:

To foster children’s nutritional well-being, they will offer only healthy options for snacks and meals.

To foster chi ldren’s physical well-being, they will offer physical activities daily.

To foster children’s healthy habits, they will model healthy eating and physical activity.

To foster children’s ability to self-regulate, they will provide all meals and snacks family style.

To foster children’s imaginations, they will set limits on screen time.

To foster children’s health, they will provide purposeful opportunities for engagement.

In order to build a healthy active Whittier, the work does not stop in the childcare programs. The current personnel policy includes wellness days for YMCA staff which may be earned by participating in an exercise program. By incentivizing health and wellness, the YMCA motivates staff members to make healthier choices. Among other incentives, a wellness day can be earned if a staff member takes less than 5 sick days off within a year.

Implementation of HEPA standards will provide a healthy environment rich in opportunities for healthy eating

The YMCA just got healthier

and physical activity for YMCA members and staff who will continue to be role models to the community they serve. A p o s i t i v e w e l l n e s s e n v i r o n m e n t i n t h e workplace contributes to

physical, mental and emotional well-being of workers. While increasing productivi ty in the workplace, a healthier environment helps establish roles and responsibi l i t ies whi le respecting the time and talents of employees. Overall, the benefi ts of promoting a positive environment are evident in a reduced number of sick days and health-associated expenses, serving both employee and employer simultaneously. By shifting the focus from treatment to prevention, employees will gain awareness of overall health, both in and out of the worksite, and develop healthy habits that can last a lifetime. To find out more about wellness days and how to build a healthy workplace, contact Lori Tiffany, YMCA of Greater Whittier Vice President, at [email protected].

Since 2008, Activate Whittier has been building a healthy, active Whittier through community engagement, and partnerships with a focus on policies to improve the health and wellness of those living, working, learning and playing in our community. Today, Activate Whittier with the YMCA of Greater Whittier as fi scal administrator has been awarded $700,000 in grant funding and has the support of many community residents and partner organizations. Together, we have created a community action plan that features health promotion initiatives for the community-at-large, community organizations, and local schools.

For more information contact Penny Lopez, Activate Whittier Project Manager, [email protected] (562) 907-6530. Like Activate W h i t t i e r o n F a c e b o o k a t www.facebook.com/ActivateWhittierto stay connected.

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SESSION I: June 8 – 12 SESSION II: June 15 – 26

SESSION III: June 29 – July 10 SESSION IV: July 13 – 24

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City Of Whittier UPDATEUPDATE

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10-4 tips from the

Captain Michael Davis

Mike Davis is a Captain with the Whittier Police Department.

He can be reached at (562) 567-9253 or via email at [email protected]

Getting Pulled Over

Red lights, fl ashing strobes, and a siren are directly behind you. You are getting pulled over by a police offi cer. Your anxiety level increases, your heart is beating fast, your breathing is elevated, and you start to break a sweat. It’s an uncomfortable feeling that even veteran police offi cers get when they experience the same while off duty. Getting pulled over by a police offi cer can be a stressful experience, which is why I wanted to dedicate this month’s article to help you feel more comfortable and prepared should you have contact with a Whittier Police Offi cer on the road.

Safety is our concern - don’t be offended. Most citizens already realize that law enforcement is a diffi cult and dangerous profession. Scores of police offi cers are killed each year, and hundreds more are injured and assaulted. For these reasons, police offi cers tend to be extremely cautious. Although training and procedures maximize safety for the offi cer, they may seem standoffi sh, impolite, or offensive to citizens who may not consider such precautions necessary with them. Even though you have no intention of doing the offi cer harm, he or she will probably maintain a defensive posture until the offi cer feels that there is no risk of confrontation or injury.

As soon as you notice emergency lights behind you, you should safely pull your vehicle over to a safe area and stop. Although you might not know the reason for the stop, you should pull over right away. You should remain in your vehicle while the offi cer approaches. The offi cer does not know if you are a business owner, a mom taking kids to school, or an armed and wanted criminal. Staying in your vehicle keeps you and the offi cer safe. Many offi cers, who were killed or injured, were assaulted during the approach toward a stopped vehicle. Keep your hands easily observable, preferably on the steering wheel where the approaching offi cer can see them. Offi cers are trained to observe hands for their safety. An empty hand that can be seen is one that is not holding a weapon.

When a police offi cer contacts you, you should expect a courteous and polite offi cer that will give you the reason for the traffi c stop. When asked, provide your license, registration and proof of insurance to the offi cer. The law requires a driver to turn over this information upon request by a uniformed offi cer or an offi cer in plain clothes who displays proper identifi cation. You may be asked additional questions by the offi cer if the traffi c stop relates to a possible crime or a call for service. Answering all questions honestly will develop a good rapport with the offi cer and will expedite the traffi c stop, allowing you to continue with your day.

If you are issued a traffi c citation, you will be asked to provide a signature. The signature is not an admission of guilt, but merely your promise to appear in court. If a driver refuses to sign the citation, the law requires that they be arrested and brought before a judge by the police. You should save any arguments about the violation for court, where a judge will hear both sides of the story before rendering a decision.

Police offi cers are trained to keep our community and streets safe and enhance the quality of life for us all. In effecting a traffi c stop, the offi cer is doing his or her part to make our roads and our community a safer place.

Whittier College will hold its Summer Sports Camp for boys and girls ages 6-12 for the 42nd consecutive year, which is the oldest and most successful summer program in the San Gabriel Valley. Campers will have the opportunity to enjoy swimming, playing tennis, and participate in playground type activities throughout the morning. If they choose to stay, the Afternoon Program will continue on with group activities, arts and crafts, and inside games.

All two week camps will culminate with a Swim Meet, Decathlon and Tennis Tournament.

Whittier College Welcomes Community to Summer Sports Camps

The Sports Specialty Camps fi ll up quickly so be sure to apply soon! Boys and girls ages 7-16 will have the opportunity to attend two basketball camps (June 22-26/July 6-10), soccer camp (July 13-17), volleyball camp (July 20-24), and baseball camp (July 27-31). These camps are popular for campers interested in specifi c individual camps. During the day camp format (9:00 AM - 3:00 PM/swim until 4:00 PM), participants receive low cost, high quality coaching by Whittier College coaches, staff, and players.

The Summer Swim Club is a great way to stay cool and avoid the crowds! The beautifully new designed Slade Aquatics Center is open from June 8 through August 2. Family-style free swim is open from 2:00 - 7:00 PM on weekdays and 12:00 - 6:00 PM on weekends. Membership is limited so be sure to get yours soon.

Quality afternoon swim lessons and morning tennis lessons are also available throughout the summer. Certifi ed lifeguards teach 30 minute group swim lessons (no more than 5 per group) for two week sessions. Whittier tennis staff members will instruct the semi-private 50 minute morning session beginning on June 8th.

Don’t miss Dive-In Movie Nights for fun fl oating under the stars while watching your favorite family-friendly movie. $3.00 per person is a great way to begin a fun-fi lled weekend! You won’t forget these special summer nights with your friends and family.

For detailed information and applications go to www.gopoets.com (click Summer Camps) or call (562) 907-4271.

The Camp has four sessions throughout the summer: Session I: June 8-12 • Session II: June 15-26

Session III June 29-July 10 • Session IV July 13-24Morning Camp:

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The Whittier Chamber’s Education Committee is now seeking donations from the Whittier business community for its Educational Scholarship Fund, named in memory of Randy Basurto. The Educational Scholarship Fund is named after board member and volunteer Randy Keith Basurto who died in 1998 of a heart attack at the age of 46. He worked for HealthFirst Medical Group and had been employed there for seven years.

The Scholarship Fund rewards deserving high school students from the Whittier Union High School District and local private schools within the Whittier Chamber membership for their academic achievements and service to the community with $500 scholarships to go toward books, room and board, or tuition. Last year the Chamber was able to award four students and hopes to increase that number this year. “Our Whittier Chamber members are some of the hardest working members of our community, yet when all is said and done, the value of our work is not refl ected in our bank account, home, or cars,” stated Melanie Bickley, Whittier Brokers and Education Committee chair. “It’s in our daily legacy, the lives we’ve changed, and the people we’ve helped. That’s why

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our Whittier Chamber established the Randy Basurto Memorial Scholarship Fund. Professionally, Randy worked as a as Medical Operations Manager, but as a chamber member, he was an advocate for the youth of our community. He recognized the value of paying it forward and helping the next generation of high school graduates take the next step in their education.”

Chamber members and friends of Randy are encouraged to donate money to the cause. “With many of our students struggling to afford college, every scholarship they get brings them one step closer to overcoming their signifi cant fi nancial hurdle,” stated Jack Ketchum, Student Chamber Liason at the Whittier Union High School District. “But even more important than the money is the affirmation students receive from our local business community. The scholarship says “we believe in you” and that kind of encouragement is priceless to a young person embarking on a career in business, especially since it comes from local business professionals.”

The following is a list highlighting the marketing values associated with different gift levels.

Gift Level Benefi t$250 - Your business logo and name listed in a special Scholarship Feature in the June edition of the Business Focus - Recognition at the May and June Wake Up Whittier networking breakfasts - Business name listed on the Certifi cate of Recognition awarded to each recipient - Business name listed in the Chamber’s E-Newsletter

$100 - Your business name listed in a special Scholarship - Feature in the June edition of the Business Focus - Recognition at the May and June Wake Up Whittier networking breakfasts

Anyone wishing to contribute to the Randy Basurto Educational Scholarship Fund can send a check, made payable to the Whittier Area Chamber of Commerce, to 8158 Painter Avenue, Whittier, CA 90602, or visit the Chamber’s website at www.whittierchamber.com. For additional information please contact the Chamber offi ce at (562) 698-9554.

“Seussical the Musical” was the 11th annual production by the St. Mark’s Youth Theatre at St. Mark’s Lutheran School in Hacienda Heights. Forty-one students performed in March during three sold-out performances. Julie Gil, theatre director, holds auditions early in the school year. The students, 6th through 8th graders, rehearse after school and on weekends for several months while balancing their school work. Ninety-six students, many of whom are Whittier residents, were involved as actors or crew members. Students learn the intricacies of performing on stage, the complexity of the lighting and sound (the Tech Crew), and the quiet backstage management of costume changes and set movement. The Drama Staff consists of eight St. Mark’s staff members. In the past ten years of drama productions, St. Mark’s is very proud of the fact that seven St. Mark’s 8th grade actors have progressed to either the Orange County High School of the Performing Arts or the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts.

The St. Mark’s Youth Theatre presented two performances for the student body before “Seussical the Musical” offi cially opened to the public. St. Mark’s traditionally invites local area schools to attend these performances. This year, St. Mark’s invited students from the Rowland Unifi ed GATE program, the Rowland Unifi ed ASB, and a local home school group.

“This show has been so much fun but also terribly challenging,” said director Julie Gil. “With 33 musical numbers and the choreography that goes with them, it

has taken a lot of time to simply teach all of the music and dancing. The cast has been terrifi c and put in tremendous effort to make this a truly outstanding production. From the sets to the costumes to the lighting design, I believe that ‘Seussical the Musical’ will be heralded as one of the St. Mark’s Youth Theatre’s greats!”

To learn more about St. Mark’s Lutheran School call (626) 968-0428.

The Rio Hondo College community is thrilled about its women’s volleyball team starter and 2014 team captain, Andrea Velasco, who signed a letter of intent last month to attend Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry, New York. During her time Rio Hondo College, Andrea, a Whittier resident, earned All Foothill Conference honors in 2013 and 2014. She was in top form at the invitation-only Sophomore Showcase where she led the Foothill Conference in hitting and digs.

Andrea’s achievements extend beyond the volleyball court into

St. Mark’s Brings Dr. Seuss to Life with “Seussical the Musical”

academics as well. While working toward earning a degree in Health Science, she managed to maintain a 3.5 GPA despite the demands that athletic pursuits made on her time. The Rio Hondo College community is very proud of Andrea and wishes her success in her future endeavors. For more campus news stories, visit www.riohondo.edu.

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MAY 2Household Hazardous Waste and E-Waste Roundup @ La Mirada Regional Park (13795 Adelfa Dr. La Mirada) 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dispose of household hazardous items such as cell phones, paint thinner, and batteries. Free. For more information call (800) 238-0172

World Cuisine Celebration @ Brookdale – Central Whittier (8101 Painter Ave.) 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy margaritas, tacos, and live entertainment with Brookdale – Central Whittier as they celebrate the sounds and taste of Mexico. Free. For more information contact Terri Torres at (562) 698-0596

E.W.A.E.F. Donor Dinner @ Whittier Art Gallery (8035 Painter Ave.) 5:15 p.m. The East Whittier Arts Education Foundation invites you to their 2015 Donor Dinner honoring student artistic achievement. Tickets are $50. Contact Virginia Ball at (562) 665-6963 for more information

MAY 4Pathways Support Group @ American Red Cross (6701 Friends Ave.) 7 to 8:30 p.m. This program provides a supportive environment to explore and share feelings, get emotional support, and develop coping skills. FREE. Call White Emerson Mortuary at (562) 698-0304 for more information

MAY 5Community Yoga @ One Body Studios (2424 W. Whittier Blvd.) 6 to 7 a.m. Start your day off right with yoga! All levels welcome. $8 per person. Contact One Body Studios (562) 309-4641 for more information

Ribbon Cutting @ SERVPRO of Whittier (9245 Santa Fe Springs Rd. SFS) 4 p.m. Free and open to the public! Call the Whittier Chamber at (562) 698-9554 for more information

MAY 6Tai Chi and Lunch @ Brookdale - Central Whittier (8101 Painter Ave.) 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Enjoy fun tai chi and a delicious lunch. Free. For more information call Terri Torres at (562) 698-0596

MAY 7Bridge of Faith Town Hall Meeting @ East Whittier Women’s Club (14148 East Second St.) 3 to 5 p.m. Community agencies and individuals come together to discuss issues that youth are currently facing. Free. For more information call Carol Reza at (562) 322-5265

Kaleidoscope 6 Chamber Mixer & Silent Auction @ DoubleTree Hotel (13111 Sycamore Dr. Norwalk) 4 to 7 p.m. Enjoy six times the networking, hors d’oeuvres, a no host bar, entertainment by RMH Dance & Productions, and bid on items to support CAPC, Inc. FREE. For more information contact CAPC at (562) 693-8826

MAY 8WRWF 60th Anniversary Celebration @ Friendly Hills Country Club (8500 S. Villaverde Dr.) 11 a.m. Whittier Republic Women Federation is having a special lunch to celebrate their 60 year anniversary, highlight past accomplishments, award students and recognize the Woman of the Year. Tickets are $30. To make reservations call (626) 968-2125 or email [email protected]

MAY 9Founders Day @ Central Park (6532 Friends Ave.) 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. “Mad about Mid-Century Whittier!” Browse antique cars, snack on homemade goodies, and buy fun items. Free. For more information contact the Whittier Museum at (562) 945-3871

“Surface Tension” Reception @ Whittier Art Association and Gallery (8035 Painter Ave.) 4 to 7 p.m. The Whittier Art Association will be celebrating their group artist show featuring members of WhittierArtists.com. Free. For more information call (562) 698-8710

MAY 1117th Annual St. Paul High School Golf Classic @ Friendly Hills Country Club (8500 S. Villaverde Dr.) Tee time: 10 a.m. Enjoy a day of golf, food, prizes, and fun. Funds raised from the event will support Saint Paul’s athletic programs and student athletes. For pricing and more information contact Julie Reynoso at (562) 698-6246 x727

MAY 14Whitt ier Bike to Work Day Pit Stop @ Palm Park Whittier Greenway Trailhead (5703 Palm Ave.) 7 to 9:30 a.m. Residents are invited to participate in a free “Bicycle Pit Stop” held for bicycling commuters on California Bike to Work Day. There will be refreshments, giveaways, and bicycle displays. Free. For more information contact Darren Schmidt at (562) 908-3666

Ribbon Cutting @ Coby Madison Jewelers (15710 Whittwood Dr.) 4 p.m. Free and open to the public! Call the Whittier Chamber at (562) 698-9554 for more information

MAY 16Community Health Faire and Police Open House @ Whittier City Hall (13230 Penn St.) 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will include a kiddie-k fun run, police station tours, fi tness and nutrition information, and more. Free. For more information contact Virginia Santana at (562) 567-9400

Menotti & Great Opera Choruses @ First United Methodist Church Pasadena (500 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena) 4 p.m. Join Chorale Bel Canto for a thrilling program to close their 33rd season of singing. Tickets prices - adults: $25, seniors: $20, students: $10. To order tickets visit www.choralebelcanto.org

MAY 18Pathways Support Group @ American Red Cross (6701 Friends Ave.) 7 to 8:30 p.m. This program provides a supportive environment to explore and share feelings, get emotional support, and develop coping skills. FREE. Call White Emerson Mortuary at (562) 698-0304 for more information

MAY 20Wake Up Whittier @ Whittier Hospital (9080 Colima Rd.) 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) 698-9554

Dancing with the Whittier Stars @ Whittier Community Theatre (7630 Washington Ave.) 4 and 7 p.m. shows. Whittier Community Foundation’s 4th Annual Dancing with the Whittier Stars. $45; includes dinner and performance. To purchase tickets call (562) 567-9430

MAY 21Dancing with the Whittier Stars @ Whittier Community Theatre (7630 Washington Ave.) 7 p.m. show Whittier Community Foundation’s 4th Annual Dancing with the Whittier Stars. $45; includes dinner and performance. To purchase tickets call (562) 567-9430

MAY 25CHAMBER OFFICE CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF MEMORIAL DAY

95th Annual Memorial Day Observance @ Rose Hills Memorial Park (3888 Workman Mill Rd.) All day event. Free and open to the community. Contact Gabi Barbarena at (562) 696-8196 for more information

Whittier Memorial Day Observance @ Whittier City Hall (13230 Penn St.) 9 to 10 a.m. Residents are invited to join the Whittier City Council and representatives of the armed forces in remembering our fallen soldiers. Free. For more information contact Virginia Santana at (562) 567-9400

Maker Meetup @ Half Off Books (6708 Greenleaf Ave.) 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Those who like to create, grow, invent, etc. get together to talk about their interests. Free. Contact Half Off Books at (562) 286-6708 for more information

MAY 26Tasty Tuesday Monthly Networking Lunch @ La Casita Olvera (16258 Whittier Blvd.) 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy business networking and great food! $10 for Chamber members; $20 for non-members. Call (562) 698-9554 for more information

MAY 27Zumbathon and Mini Resource Fair @ Whittier Hospital Medical Center (9210 Colima Rd. Ste. 110) Join local community leaders as they celebrate National Senior Health and Fitness Day with a zumbathon and mini resource fair. Free and open to the public. To RSVP call (800) 613-4291

Be Great Motivate Benefi t @ Sky Rose Chapel (3888 Workman Mill Rd.) 5 to 7:30 p.m. The Boys & Girls Club of Whittier will be holding their first annual Be Great Motivate Benefit with motivational speaker John Coutis. All proceeds benefi t the Boys and Girls Club of Whittier. Tickets are $15. To purchase tickets call (562) 698-8630 ext 114 or visit www.bgcw.org

“SHOUT” Open Mic @ Half Off Books (6708 Greenleaf Ave.) 7 to 9 p.m. Local talent sings, dances, does poetry, comedy, and even magic. Free. Call (562) 286-6708 for more information

MAY 28FREE Business Seminar @ Whittier Public Library (7344 Washington Ave.) 8:30 to 10 a.m. “So you have a great idea for a new business or product.. now what?” with speaker Manuel Martinez. FREE & open to the public. To RSVP call (562) 698-9554

Senior Resource Fair @ Whittier Senior Center (13225 Walnut St.) 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Approximately 50 vendors and agencies will participate to provide information and resources on various topics. Free. For more information contact Ruri Pierre at (562) 567-9470

18th Annual WAPADH “No-Name” Golf Tournament @ Coyote Hi l ls Golf Club (1440 E. Bastanchury Rd. Fullerton) Shotgun start: 11:30 a.m. Enjoy golfi ng, raffl es, putting contest, dinner, and helicopter golf ball drop. $150 per golfer. For more information call Harry Wilson at (951) 805-4901

May 2nd and 3rd:Relay for Life – Whittier @ Hillview Middle School (10931 Stamy Rd.) 9 a.m. Saturday to 9 a.m. Sunday. Join the community as they walk around the clock to celebrate, remember, and fi ght back. The 24 hour event is family friendly and proceeds will benefi t the American Cancer Society. Free. For more information email [email protected] 6th through 30th:Surface Tension Art Show @ Whittier Art Association and Gallery (8035 Painter Ave.) Wednesday through Sunday from 1 to 6 p.m. View the 7th annual WhittierArtists.com exhibit, Surface Tension. The show will feature paintings, ceramics, photography, and watercolors. Free. For more information call (562) 698-8710Healthy Heart and Lungs Seminar @ Brookdale – Central Whittier (8101 Painter Ave.) 10 to 11 a.m. Brookdale – Central Whittier and At Home Respiration Care will present an 8 week course on the keys to maintaining a healthy heart and lungs. Every Thursday throughout the month of May and June. Free. For more information contact Terri Torres at (562) 698-0596

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Chamber Contest Promotes Local Businesses; Shines Spotlight on Whittier

The Whittier Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of Whittier, recently honored over 60 local businesses with a Best of the Best award during the Chamber’s annual installation dinner event in April. The month-long contest, which was open to the public, was designed to

recognize and celebrate the area’s finest local businesses for strengthening our local

economy and providing excellent service. In an

AUTO DEALERSHIPNominees:

Community Honda Mazda of Puente Hills

Toyota of Whittier

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AUTO DETAILINGNominees:

Classic Touch Auto DetailingFix Auto Whittier • Pacifi c Auto Spa

SuperJay Detail Transhine Auto Detailing

Whittwood Car Wash • Xtreme Tint

AUTO PARTSNominees:

AutoZone • Mickey’s GarageNAPA of Whittier • O’Reilly Auto Parts

Sherif’s Auto Care

AUTO REPAIRNominees:

Andy’s Garage • Barsom AutomotiveBill and Jim’s Auto Repair

Brother’s AutomotiveCraig’s Automotive/ Dan’s Garage

Elite Auto • Exclusively ImportsFreds Automotive • Imperial Tire Plus

Jerry’s Garage Meineke Car Care Center

Molina’s Automotive • Pacifi c TiresRick’s Auto Electric • Sherif’s Auto Care

Top Line Automotive Uptown Auto Repair

BODY SHOPNominees:

Eckles Auto Body • Fix Auto WhittierGolden West Coach • Greg’s Auto Body

Hadley Collision CenterMr. Bill’s Auto Body & Paint Inc.

Precision Auto Body RepairR.B. Paint & Body

Whittier Collision Center

TIRESNominees:

America’s Tire Store American Tire DepotDaniels Tire Service

Gutierrez Tires & WheelsJD Tire Barn • Pacifi c Tires

Salina’s Tires & Wheels

TOWINGNominees:

Automobile Club of Southern California

Bob and Dave’s TowingGraham’s Towing Service

Haddick’s Towing & Auto BodyHadley Tow

Road Runner Specialty Towing & TransportationU-Haul Whittier

Other Automotive Nominees:Whittier Auto Transmissions

HAIR SALONS/BARBERSNominees:

Artika Hair Spa Boulevard Beauty BarCouture Salon & Spa

Diva’s Hair Design Family Afhair

Fantastic Sams Friendly Hills Barbers

Great Looks Hair StudioHair InnovationsJ Anthony Salon

Jazzy’s Nails and SpaKut n Beauty • Le Cheveux Attic

Mozart the Salon • Paloma & FriendsRed the Hair Studio Refl ections Salon

Salon Cheval • Salon D’Tangles Salon Pin Up

The Sweet Spot SalonTip Top Barber Shop • Uptown Girlz

Wicked Hair Salon

MASSAGENominees:

Balanced Professional MassageCassie Hetrick - One Body Studios

Greenleaf Massage SpaMassage Envy

Oasis Healing ArtsRollins, Jessica The Skin Room

Wendy Kreider, D.C. The Zen Den Spa

SKIN CARENominees:

Bel Viso Skin Care Casa de Bellini Let’s Face It!

Mahelia Skin Care & SpaPicasso Medical Aesthetics

Renew Massage & Skin CareSkin Perfect Medical Aesthetics

The Skin RoomSweet to the Soul

Other Beauty Nominees:Ellie Eyebrow Threading

In Style Nails • Skyy Nails

BANKINGNominees:

Bank of America • ChaseCredit Union of Southern California

F & A Federal Credit UnionFriendly Hills Bank

SchoolsFirst Credit UnionUS Bank • Wells Fargo

BOOKKEEPINGNominees:

California Tax & ManagementGraham, Melody CPA

Harvey & Parmelee, LLP, CPAsHaas Business Service

Matson, Kolene CPAParker Tax and BookkeepingSo Cal Business Solutions

Southern California Certifi ed BookkeepingTheisen, Thomas CPA

Valentine, JohnWalker, Christine, SRTP

COMPUTER SUPPORTNominees:

DigiCal • Geeks R Us • Global IT The P.C. Help Desk

RJ Computer Networks

ESCROW SERVICESNominees:

Adobe Escrow CorporationArden Escrow Services, Inc.

Focus Escrow

INSURANCENominees:

Advanced Benefi t CenterAutomobile Club of Southern CaliforniaFarmers Insurance – Salvador de Leon

Hendersons Insurance Agency, Inc.Partner Agency Insurance Services

Rood Insurance and Financial Services - State Farm Agency

State Farm – Cheryl EstepState Farm – Joe Caviezel

The Summer Group

LEGAL SERVICESNominees:

Armando Villegas & AssociatesBarber, Darren W.

Bewley, Lassleben & Miller, LLPDewberry, Richard • Koestner, Marie

Law Offi ce of David PickardLaw Offi ce of Robert L. Haendiges

Law Offi ces of Steven IbarraLegal Shield • My Attorney LA

PRINTER/GRAPHIC DESIGNNominees:

ACRO Printing Inc. • Rad Custom SignsReliable Printing

Uptown Printing & Graphics

PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTSNominees:

ACRO Printing Inc. Called Promotions • Mr. B’s Tees Nordbak’s Promotional Products

Promo Guy

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Nominees:

MAP Property Management, Inc.Pabst, Kinney & Associates, Inc.

Woodruff Properties

REALTY Nominees:

Casado, Daniel - RealtorFox, Kevin and Laura - Realtors

Keller Williams Whittier - CrotwellLowinger, Carla Ramsing - Realtor

Realty Executives CornerstoneWhittier Brokers

TAX PREPNominees:

California Tax and ManagementGMA Management Services

Graham, Melody CPAHart and Vandenberg, CPAs

Harvey & Parmelee, LLP, CPAsJackson Hewitt

Janowicz, Catherine M. CPAJere E. McDonald,

An Accountancy Corporation Legend Tax • Lissin, Liz

Mericle, Joe C. MBA, CPAParker Tax and Bookkeeping

Rahm, Steve CPA • Roberts, CarolTheisen, Thomas CPA

Valentine, John

WEB DESIGNERNominees:

AIT Support Services • DigiCalGlobal IT • The P.C. Help Desk

effort to cultivate a sense of community pride and encourage residents and business owners to shop locally, the Whittier Chamber asked thousands of community members and residents to tell us who their favorites were and below is a list of the 2015 Best of the Best winners and nominees.

Nominations for the Best of the Best were submitted by chamber members, business owners, and residents during the fi rst week of March and the top three fi nalists from each category advanced to the voting round online. The contest drew nearly 50,000 votes and brought exposure to the

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BUSINESS SERVICE PROVIDERS

Other Business Service Provider Nominees:

Bowen-Meyers & AssociatesAvina, Emanuel - Ameriprise Financial

McDonnell Group Papa, Gabriel - New York Life

PTCS CompanyReliance Mortgage Service, Inc.

World Financial Group

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Businesses in blue text denotes Whittier Area Chamber of Commerce member

Winner:Salon Pin UpSalon Pin Up

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Other Fitness Nominees:Dragon Fire

Other Dining Nominees:Steve’s BBQ • Gu Thai

BAKERY/ DESSERTS/CUPCAKESNominees:

Corner Bakery Café • Courtney French, Pastry Chef • Crepes & Grapes CaféDunkin Donuts • Emmy Doo’s • Hollywood Bagels • JK Donuts • Lucky Treats Manuel’s Original El Tepeyac Café • New York Bagels LA • Northwoods Inn

Panera Bread • Phlight • Simply Delicious • Simply Irresistible Cakes & DessertsStuie’s Brooklyn Bagel Bakery • Sugar and Spice

Sweet Dreams Desserts & Bistro • Uptown Sweets • Village Sweets

BARS/CRAFT BEERNominees:

The 6740 Pub & Grill • Bambooze Sushi and Brew House • The Bottle Room The Cellar Bottle Shop • Geezers • Mimi’s Café • Phlight

Red Robin • The Rusty Monk • Sage Restaurant & Lounge • The Spin Lounge

BREAKFASTNominees:

Arthur’s Coffee Shop • Bailey Street Kitchen • California GrillCrepes & Grapes Café • Forking Good Café • Friendly Hills Country Club

Greenleaf Café • The Habit • IHOP • Jack’s Whittier Restaurant • Mimi’s CaféMimo’s Cafe • New York Bagels LA • NORMS Restaurant • Rocky Cola Café

Ruby’s Diner • Sage Restaurant & Lounge • Scotty’s Family Restaurant

BURGERNominees:

The 6740 Pub & Grill • Bailey Street Kitchen • The Bottle RoomCalifornia Grill • Douglas Burgers • Five Guys • Golden Ox • The Habit In-N-Out Burger • Mimo’s Café • Norm’s Famous Charbroiled Burgers

Orchard’s Fresh Foods • Phlight • Rick’s Drive In and Out • Rocky Cola CafeRuby’s Diner • The Rusty Monk • Sophia’s at Radisson Hotel Whittier

Tam’s Burgers • Vintage Café

CASUAL DININGNominees:

Pizza Studio • Rick’s In & Out Burger • Ruby’s Diner • Togo’s Eatery

CATERINGNominees:

Bakery 4 Less • Bella Events Catering Company • Bon Appetit @ Whittier CollegeCafé n Stuff • California Grill • Catering by Herach & Ara • Chris & Pitts

Crepes & Grapes Café • Forking Good Cafe • Lascari’s Italian DeliManuel’s Original El Tepeyac Café • Tacos Baja • Togo’s Eatery • Vintage Café

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COCKTAILNominees:

The Cellar Bottle Shop • Dal Rae Restaurant • Friendly Hills Country ClubNew Canton Chinese Restaurant • Radisson Hotel Whittier

Sage Restaurant & Lounge • Setá • Vintage Café

COFFEE SHOPNominees:

Arthur’s Coffee Shop • The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf • Corner Bakery CaféCrepes & Grapes Café • Dunkin Donuts • Forking Good Café • Greenleaf Café

Jack’s Whittier Restaurant • Mimo’s Café • NORMS Restaurant Rocky Cola Café • Ruby’s Diner • Scotty’s Family Restaurant

Starbucks • Talia’s Coffee Co.

FAMILYNominees:

The 6740 Pub & Grill • Bailey Street Kitchen • Bizarra Capital • California GrillCanoe Café • The Cat and the Custard Cup • Chris & Pitts

Ciao Italia Ristorante • Crepes & Grapes Café • Greenleaf Café Jack’s Whittier Restaurant • Lascari’s Italian Deli

Manuel’s Original El Tepeyac Café • NORMS Restaurant • Olive GardenPizzamania • Red Robin • Rocky Cola Café • Ruby’s Diner • The Rusty Monk

Scotty’s Family Restaurant • Señor Peppers • Silver Palace • Tacos BajaThai Table Restaurant • Togo’s Eatery

FINE DININGNominees:

Azabu Restaurant • Clearman’s Steak n Stein • Dal Rae RestaurantDattilo Ristorante • Friendly Hills Country Club • Phlight • Portsmouth

The Rusty Monk • Sage Restaurant & Lounge • Setá Tacos Baja • Vintage Café

Winner:Restaurant Wine Bar

FROZEN TREATSNominees:

Baskin Robbins • Emmy Doo’s • Frugo’s Yogurt • Rockies Frozen YogurtRuby’s Diner • Talia’s Coffee Co. • Yogurtland

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HAPPY HOURNominees:

The 6740 Pub & Grill • Bambooze Sushi & Brew House • The Bottle RoomThe Cellar Bottle Shop • El Cholo • El Tepeyac Café • Joy Sushi

Marie Calendar’s • Original Roadhouse Grill • Phlight • Radisson Hotel WhittierSetá • Shakey’s Pizza • Vintage Café

LUNCHNominees:

The 6740 Pub & Grill • Bailey Street Kitchen • Bizarra Capital • California GrillChipotle • Chris & Pitts • Crepes & Grapes Café • Datillos Ristorante

Honey Baked Ham • Lascari’s Italian Deli • Manuel’s Original El Tepeyac CaféMarie Calendars • Mimo’s Café • Mr. Sandwich • New York Bagels LA

Olive Garden • Orchard’s Fresh Foods • Panda Express • Panera Bread Red Robin • Ruby’s Diner • Silver Palace • Tacos Baja • Togo’s Eatery • Veracruz

PIZZANominees:

3 Alarm Pizza • Barro’s Pizza • Blackjack Pizzeria • Brickhouse PizzaCiao Italia Ristorante • Domino’s Pizza • Double or Nothing Pizza

Joe Peep’s NY Pizza • La Pizza Loca • Lascari’s Italian DeliLittle Caesars Pizza • Marco Polo Pizza • Papa John’s • Papa Murphy’s

Paramore Pizza • Pizza Station • Pizza Studio • Pizzamania • Stuft PizzaTony’s Pizza • Uptown Pizza Co.

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SPECIALTYNominees:

The 6740 Pub & Grill • Azabu Restaurant • Bizarra Capital • Brickhouse PizzaCiao Italia Ristorante • Casa Jimenez • Chipotle • Crepes & Grapes Café

Dakara Sushi • Datillo Ristorante • El Camino • El Cholo • Joy SushiLa Casita Olvera • La Victoria • Lascari’s Italian Deli

Luna Estrella Mexican Cocina • Manuel’s Original El Tepeyac CaféMr. Giant • Munguia’s Restaurant • Orange House Take Out • PhlightPho & Roll • Rosarito Taco Grill • Tacos Baja • Uptown Mexican Café

Veracruz • Vic’s Tacos • Zumaya’s Mexican Café

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WINE SELECTIONNominees:

The Bottle Room • The Cellar Bottle Shop • Phlight • The Rusty Monk Setá • Trader Joe’s • Uptown Liquor • Vintage Café

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DANCE STUDIONominees:

Claylees’s Dance Academy Dance Image

L.A. Dance Connection Michael Seril Fitness Studio

One Body StudiosRMH Dance & Productions

Studio “Danza Folklorica de Colores”

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ORGANIC/HEALTH FOODSNominees:

Advocare – Desiree BoyleHerbie’s Natural Foods • Sprouts

VITAMINS/SUPPLEMENTSNominees:

Bright Plaza Pharmacy & Home Medical Equipment

Herbie’s Natural Foods • Sprouts

FITNESS STUDIONominees:

24 Hour FitnessBalanced Energy Studios

Crossfi t Whittier • Fit Body Boot CampGreenleaf Yoga • Iron Dog Fitness

Kidspace • LA FitnessMichael Seril Fitness Studio

One Body Studios • Project Crossfi tStudio “Danza Folklorica de Colores”

YMCA of Greater Whittier

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Chamber’s website, which includes a community r e s o u r c e g u i d e a n d calendar of events. Winners were announced during the Chamber ’s annual installation event last month and are also listed online at www.whittierchamber.com/bestofthebest.

Congra tu la t ions to each and every nominee, fi nalist, and winner, and thank you for making Whittier such a great place to live, work, and shop!

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APPARELNominees:

Doncaster Consultant – Mary Rawalt • Goodwill • Haus of LususHouzz Party Clothing • Jeyn’s Boutique • King Richards

Kohl’s • Low Down and Dirty Designs • RossShannon G’s Flowers, Party Planning, Gifts & More

Teri Medina’s Really Great Stuff • TJMaxx

BOUTIQUENominees:

Bloom • Boardwalk • Casita del Pueblo • Haus of Lusus • Houzz Party ClothingKing Richards • Laura’s Boutique • Local Fixture • Lunasol Mexican Vintage

Margarita’s Fashions • Pour Le BainShannon G’s Flowers, Party Planning, Gifts & More • Shop the Runway Simply Susie’s Boutique • Soho • Sweet to the Soul • The Tender Tush

Teri Medina’s Really Great Stuff • Up*Scale CollectiblesUptown Bombshell Boutique • Vintage Vogue • The Wonder Emporium

Winner: The Wonder Emporium

Winner: The Wonder Emporium

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FURNITURENominees:

A to Z Mart • Hector’s Furniture • JDK Furniture SpecialtyKing Richards • Michaels Furniture

SPECIALTY SHOPSNominees:

A to Z Mart • Dharma Center Bookstore • The Flag Shop Half-Off Books • Herbie’s Rock Pile • Jimmy’s USA • King Richards

Local Fixture • Pour Le Bain • Trax ShoesVillage Sweets • The Wonder Emporium

VINTAGE/RESALENominees:

Goodwill • King Richards • Melrose Vintage • Philanthropy ShopUp*Scales Collectibles • The Wonder Emporium

Other Retail Nominees:Graphic Motion Custom T-Shirts • Marsden’s Pedorthics • Trader Joe’s

SPECIAL EVENTS

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Other Special Events Nominees:MIJO Entertainment

Other Non-Category Nominees:AllStar Cable Product, Inc. • Grandmother Turtles

Margo’s Family Child Care • Montes CameraMorningstar Christian Chapel • My Friend’s House

FLOWERSNominees:

Dakoda’s Garden • Flowers 4 Less • Heavenly Blooms • Scotty’s Flowers & Gifts Shannon G’s Flowers, Party Planning, Gifts & More • Von’s

PHOTOGRAPHERNominees:

Alicia Bravo Photo Design • Ashley French PhotographyElias Photography • GB Pictures

Miguel Pola Photography • Rebecca Merlino PhotographySay Cheese Photography • Steve Burns Photography

VENUE/BANQUET FACILITYNominees:

American Red Cross • Crystal Marquis • Friendly Hills Country ClubHarmony Center for Spiritual Living • Radisson Hotel Whittier

The Ruth B. Shannon Center for the Performing ArtsSage Restaurant & Lounge • Swiss Park Banquet Facility

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WEDDING PLANNERNominees:

A Special Event • Shannon G’s Flowers, Party Planning, Gifts & MoreOrtega, Luz (Radisson Hotel Whittier)

Winner: Rebecca Merlino Photography

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

Nominees:Autism Society

Boys & Girls Club of WhittierCommunity Advocates for People’s

Choice, Inc. (CAPC) Concept 7 • L.E.A.R.N Spiritt Family Services

The Whole Child

Winner:

HOME SERVICE PROVIDERSCARPET CARE

Nominees:Pro-Tech Carpet & Tile Care, Inc.Stanley Steemer • STAR Kleaners

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ELECTRICIANNominees:

Berokoff Electric Epic Power Systems

Fusion Electric • Harrison ElectricStar Electric Systems

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GENERAL CONTRACTORNominees:

Associated Cabinets Braaksma ConstructionDC General Contractor

H & S Fix It All Hebert Design Werks

JJM Services, LLC • Kimber CompanyMPG Construction Inc.

Sam Nowak and Sons ConstructionSouth Coast Inc.

Winner:

HVACNominees:

Aloha Air Conditioning, Inc.Ben-Air Heating & Air Conditioning

E.C. Air ConditioningMechanic Refrigeration

Norwalk-La Mirada Plumbing + HVAC

Winner:

LANDSCAPINGNominees:

California Arborist Cole’s Landscaping

Groveland Tree and LandscapeNeel Landscaping & Design

Pacifi c Rim Landscape S & S Landscaping

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PEST CONTROLNominees:

Lady Bugs Environmental Termite & Pest Control

Rousselle Termite & Pest ControlPro Source Pest Control &

Prevention Inc.

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Other Home Service Provider Nominees:

Future Tech 1 • Oasis Natural CleaningServpro of Whittier

PLUMBINGNominees:

Allessandro PlumbingBell Plumbing & HeatingBen’s Plumbing & Rooter

City Plumbing ServiceColeman Plumbing Company

Gabriel Plumbing • Haendiges PlumbingNorwalk-La Mirada Plumbing + HVACR.K. Knight Plumbing • Shaffer Plumbing

Ted Dean Plumbing, Inc.TNT Rooter

Winner: R.K. Knight Plumbing

HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS

Other Health Provider Nominees:King, Don M.D. • Lin, Gene M.D.

Winner: Uptown Wellness

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ACUPUNCTURENominees:

Kenkou Acupuncture & WellnessOasis Healing Arts

Uptown Wellness Center

AUDIOLOGYNominees:Miracle-Ear

Western Hearing Aid CenterWhittier Hearing Center

Winner:

CHIROPRACTORNominees:

De Souza, Nadina D.C.Des Roches, Kim

Dr. Caren’s Support with StyleEnos, Andrew D.C. Friends ChiropracticHarrod ChiropracticKreider, Wendy D.C.

Mora, John D.C.Paredes, Delicia

(Uptown Wellness Center)Rosano, Jason D.C.

The Joint... The Chiropractic PlaceVidal, Sandy (The Zen Den Spa)

Winner:Friends Chiropractic

COUNSELINGNominees:

French, David PhDIntercommunity Counseling Center

Spiritt Family ServicesThe Whole Child

Winner:

SENIOR CARENominees:

Brookdale – Central WhittierBrookdale – Uptown Whittier

DialMED Home CareHome Instead Senior Care

Mirada Hills Rehabilitation and Convalescent Hospital

Oakmont of Whittier • Posada WhittierVisiting Angels

Winner:Uptown Whittier

DENTISTNominees:

Armienta, Ruben D.D.S.Atlantic Dental Group

Clements, Stuart D.D.S.Ezaki, Ramsey D.D.S.Mandalay Dental Offi ce

McDermaid, Jeffrey D.D.S.Miya, Roger D.D.S.

Moegling, Gregory D.D.S.Muller, Jeffrey D.D.S.

Novak, Brian D.M.D., Inc.Parminter, Robert D.D.S.

Perez, David D.D.S.Perri, Bigley & Parvizpour

Dental CorporationQueen, Stacey D.D.S.Ramirez, Ralph D.D.S.

Roodzant, Gerald D.D.S.Sudick, John D.D.S.

Tanabe, Theodore D.D.S.Whittier Dental Arts

Wong, Wayne D.D.S.

Winner: John K. Sudick, John K. Sudick, D.D.S.D.D.S.

Congratulations to all nominees

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1st Annual Best of the Best

Winner: Gray, Brent M.D.

DOCTORNominees:

Coulson, Laura M.D.Darwish, Riad M.D. • Elkin, Howard M.D.

Galbreath, Ronald M.D.Ghiya, Dinesh M.D. • Gray, Brent M.D.

Holmes, Randolph M.D.Huang, Kevin M.D. • Istrate, Simona CNM

Kokoris, Nicholas M.D.Maguire and Welsh Medical Group

Madrid, Sandra M.D. • Magged, Mark M.D.Martinez, Norma M.D.

Mendez, Alexander M.D.Miyamoto, Keith M.D. Nayak, Suhaker M.D.

PIH Health • Reece, Edward M.D.


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WAKE UP WHITTIER

Local photographer Ashley French (center) dined with Amanda Nordbak Tamburino (right) of Nordbak’s Promotional Products and a representative from

Best of the Best Winner California Arborist

New Chamber president Rudy Hernandez (second from left) thanked Whittier Mayor Fernando Dutra (left), Director of Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Fran Shields, and Whittier City Manager Jeff Collier for hosting such a wonderful Wake Up Whittier at the Whittier Community Center

Whittier Chamber Board member Kim Praster of Lady Bugs Environmental Termite & Pest Control welcomed offi cers from the Whittier Police Department during the Chamber’s monthly

networking breakfast last month

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Half Table - $45 Participation includes 6” Expo table, table cloth and signage, Non-profit plug pass, and June Business Focus photo feature

To participate in the Whittier Chamber’s annual Non-Profit Expo

contact Natalie Saenz, Event Coordinator, at [email protected] for more information.

Wake Up Whittier Whittier Hospital Medical Center Wednesday May 20th • 7:30 - 9:30 a.m.


COMMUNITY CELEBRATIONS

Family owned and operated Custom Comfort Mattress in Brea celebrated their offi cial ribbon cutting with a multi-chamber open house last month

Winners of the 1st Annual Best of the Best Awards were invited to attend the Chamber’s monthly networking breakfast and recognized for their outstanding products and services as voted on by local residents and business owners. Turn to pages 10-12 for a complete list of winners and nominees

Staff, friends, and family gathered alongside Whittier Chamber supporters recently during the offi cial grand opening of new restaurant Luna Estrella Mexican Cocina in Whittier

Conserving Water During California’s Drought

Laurie Perschbacher,MAP Property Management

M A P Property Management, Inc. can assist you with replacing old appliances, faucets, or toilets and repairing or upgrading your irrigation systems to be more drought-tolerant. We also offer full service property

management. Call Laurie for more information at (562) 945-3404.

California Governor Jerry Brown recently imposed statewide mandatory water restrictions for the fi rst time in history after fi ndings showed the lowest snow level in 65 years of record-keeping. Residents and business owners alike need to use water more effi ciently and there are several things everyone can do to stop wasting and start conserving this precious commodity.

Indoor Tips:Toilets – Toilets are one of the most used indoor fi xtures. High effi ciency toilets

can save up to 38 gallons of water per day! This can reduce your water bill and save money.

Faucets – Instead of running water to rinse off dishes, consider using short blasts of water. This easy change can save nearly 5,000 gallons a year.

Dishwashers and Washing Machines – Make sure when you purchase these new appliances that they are Energy Star certifi ed. This will also reduce the number of gallons used for these appliances, resulting in more savings.

Outdoor Tips:Landscaping – The less grass you have, the less water you will use. Grass is

considered to be one of the highest water-using plants in landscaping. The City of Whittier has notifi ed all residents to water their yards in a way that does not cause water run-off. In northern California they have already mandated that watering of landscaping can only be twice a week. In the City of La Habra they have mandated odd/even watering days. Its only a matter of time before the entire state is taking this drastic action in order to conserve water. There are also special rebates available if you change your landscaping to drought-tolerant. In addition, use a broom instead of a hose to clean off sidewalks and driveways and always remember to water plants at night or early in the morning to reduce evaporation and increase effectiveness.

Sprinklers – There are sprinklers on the market that have rotating nozzles which control the amount of water distributed onto your landscaping. Many sprinkler nozzles today have lower precipitation rates to decrease the amount of runoff and improve the water distribution. Drip irrigation is a very effective way to water plants to a specifi c location at or near plant roots. This system encourages water effi ciency for all landscaping and also helps to prevent weed growth. Leaks on irrigation systems are often times hard to detect and can go unnoticed for long periods of time. A few key locations to monitor are hose bibs, sprinkler heads, irrigation piping, and valves. There are pressure-regulation sprinklers with high effi ciency nozzles to control the water being sprayed on your landscape and also reduce maintenance to the sprinkler head. Consider upgrading your system to something more conservative and look into more ways you can lessen your water footprint by visiting http://www.centralbasin.org.

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On May 7, 2015 from 4 to 7 p.m., 6 local chambers of commerce will join together for the 13th annual Kaleidoscope fundraiser. Called “Kaleidoscope,” this colorful blend of six cities will offer chamber and community members six times the networking opportunities, not to mention a ballroom full of fabulous shopping opportunities and tasty samples from local restaurants and caterers.

Represented at the mixer will be chamber members from the cities of Fullerton, La Habra, Norwalk, Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs and Whittier. Each chamber has been assigned a color: Fullerton is purple, La Habra is yellow, Norwalk is red, Pico Rivera is blue, Santa Fe Springs is green, and Whitt ier is orange because orange you glad you’re a Whittier Chamber member?!

City residents, business professionals, and chamber members are encouraged to show their city pride by wearing clothing or accessories that correspond with the color of their chamber. Each chamber will host a table providing information on membership and upcoming events.

In addi t ion to great chamber networking, the event also features

hundreds of silent auction items to bid on. The DoubleTree Hotel Norwalk and other local food vendors will provide delicious appetizers for guests to enjoy, including no-host bars. Guests will also be treated to entertainment by RMH Dance & Productions.

Bus inesses and commun i ty members can support this event in a variety of ways. Individuals or companies can donate items to the silent auction, serve as a Corporate/Family/Friend Sponsor for $100 (which includes signage at the event and in the printed program), or come with co-workers, family, and friends to network and shop. All the proceeds from the silent auction, raffl e, and Corporate/Family/Friend Sponsors will go directly to supporting the services provided by CAPC, Inc., an organization which specializes in empowering individuals with disabilities to maximize the quality of their lives within their homes and communities.

The Doubletree Hotel Norwalk is located at 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650. For additional information contact Carolyn Reggio at [email protected] or (562) 693-8826 x3008.

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A unique two day event will be held to debate the local climate challenges and related water and energy usage issues relevant to LA and San Gabriel Valley communities this June. This conference, one of several across the U.S., employs critical debates among the internationally credible scientists, policy makers, students, and the community to clarify the local coping challenges. Smaller group breakout caucuses will identify areas of consensus and actionable next steps relevant to individual choices and local San Gabriel Valley community initiatives. Participants are anticipated to fully represent the diversity of our communities and hold a wide range of opinions and perspectives concerning these issues.

The subject matter experts invited to propose relevant policy issues and lead the debates are: Dr. Jerry Schubel, President/CEO Aquarium of the Pacifi c, who will explore the water and climate environmental

issues facing the LA region and the nation.Dr. Neil Fromer, Executive Director of Caltech’s Resnick Sustainability Institute, who will focus on energy uses

and energy effi ciency in urban environments.Dr. Christopher Thornberg, Founding Partner of Beacon Economics, who will address the related fi nancial

issues facing local, regional, state, and national decision makers.The event will take place on June 5th and 6th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at PIH Health Hospital in Whittier at the Flo

and Frank Conference Center, 12401 Washington Blvd. Those who are interested in participating must register online at www.scienceforglobalpolicy.org. Space is limited.

Donna Holmes, president of From Maddi’s Closet, expressed her excitement and gratitude over the terrifi c turnout for this year’s Mad Dash, a Super Hero 5K Run/Walk event attended by well over 200 participants held last month at La Serna High School in Whittier.

“Over the past decade, we have sponsored an annual friends and family community walk in honor of our daughter Maddi and the many children who battle childhood cancer,” said Holmes. “However, this year’s event was the fi rst 5K that From Maddi’s Closet has taken on, and we realized there are many challenges to going big! We also added

a “Villain Run” so the youngest runners had a chance to participate in the fun, while at the same time creating a comfortable course for walkers and a challenging course for seasoned 5K runners. Our vision was to create a truly all-community event, embracing more individuals who want to become part of our mission to bring love, hope, and joy to children battling cancer, and I think we did that.”

Then Mayor Pro-Tem Fernando Dutra of Whittier, along with his wife Mary and their friends, joined in the fun and completed the 5K course, a little tired but certainly smiling. Representatives from CHLA and CHOC participated and Dr. Nathan Robison spoke on behalf of the Neuro-Oncology Program. He also ran the course, joined by his wife and young son Marco. There were 250 individuals who enjoyed pancakes and sausage provided by the Kiwanis Clubs of La Mirada and Greater Whittier. Hot Starbucks coffee and goodies were also served with a smile.

Holmes added, “We are delighted that so many organizations supported us by responding to our request for sponsors, including Red Ribbon Sponsors Whittier Hospital Medical Center and Children’s Hospital Orange County; Yellow Ribbon Sponsors Back Body Mind Chiropractic, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, DialMED Home Care, and Mirada Hills Rehabilitation Hospital; and Pink Ribbon Sponsors County Line Animal Hospital, Fullerton Bicycle, and United States Ball Corp. Participants entering the race area were quite impressed with the sponsor signage along the way and we are so appreciative of their generous contributions.”

This event, one two major annual fundraisers for From Maddi’s Closet, is extremely important to the success of their program. Donations are still coming in and they fully anticipate exceeding their goal of $10,000 from the event. All proceeds from the Mad Dash go to the various pediatric cancer patient support programs and the research programs at the Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disease in Los Angeles. From Maddi’s Closet wants to express their appreciation to all of the 2015 Super Heroes – participants, sponsors, and vendors.

From Maddi’s Closet is collecting new pajamas for their upcoming patient event. This is one of the children’s favorite events and they will need 160 to 165 pairs so that each child receives one. For more information contact Donna Holmes at (562) 640-1004 or visit www.frommaddiscloset.org for details on the event.

Hundreds participate at 10th Annual Mad Dash for cancer research

Soroptimist International of Whittier welcome guest speaker Dr. Joyce Kaufman

Soroptimist is a global women’s organization whose members volunteer to improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment. More than 80,000 Soroptimists in about 120 countries and territories support community-based and global projects benefi ting women and girls. Soroptimist International of Whittier invites you to join them on Tuesday, May 19th for a special presentation by Dr. Joyce Kaufman, Professor of Political Science at Whittier College and Director of Center for Engagement with Communities. Dr. Kaufman, a former member of Soroptimist International of Whittier herself, will be talking about “The Women of South Africa.” Dr. Kaufman’s work has included topics such as post-Cold War Europe, foreign aid, foreign policy, and the present role(s) and expectations of NATO.

Soroptimist International of Whittier meets every Tuesday at noon at the Radisson Hotel in Whittier. Lunch buffet is $17 per person and anyone who is interested in learning more about their great service club is welcome to attend. For more information about the club and upcoming meetings, please call or email Petra Schmischke at (562) 652-3451 or [email protected].

Two day water and energy debate coming to Whittier

The 6th Annual Harmony Center Fine Art & Craft Fair is looking for unique, handmade crafts for their juried craft show this fall. Applications will be available at www.HarmonyArtFair.org and the deadline to apply is July 24, 2015. The show will take place on October 17th and 18th at Harmony Hall located at Comstock and Bailey. For more information contact Marilyn McCarty at (562) 440-6575 or [email protected].

Sponsorship opportunities are also available for local businesses. Sponsors will help to support the High School Student Art Contest, the Interfaith Food Center, as well as the “handmade in America movement”, at the free event. There are a range of marketing choices for your business to select from. For more information regarding sponsorship opportunities contact Cynthia McCarty at (562) 665-6186 or [email protected] or Pat Sanchez at (562) 533-3439 or [email protected].

The Whittier Republican Women Federated will celebrate their 60th anniversary on Friday, May 8, 2015. The event will include scholarship awards to students from Whittier College and Biola University, a Woman of the Year award, donation of books to two local schools, and a stroll back in history to review the many accomplishments of their members.

Whittier Republican Women is a chapter of the National Federation which was founded in 1938. It is a grassroots political organization and is one of

the largest and most infl uential women’s political organizations in the country. For 60 years, Whittier Republican women have provided political education, supported candidates, registered voters, and contributed many hours of community service.

The celebration event will take place May 8th at 11 a.m. at Friendly Hills Country Club, 8500 S. Villaverde Dr. Whittier. The cost is $30 per person which includes lunch. To make reservations call (626) 968-2125 or email [email protected].

Whittier Republican Women Federated celebrate 60th anniversary

Crafters and sponsors still needed for fall craft fair

The Whittier Art Association and Gallery presents their 7th annual WhittierArtists.com exhibit, Surface Tension. The show will take place May 6th through May 30th from 1 to 6 p.m. A new body of work produced by ten artist members of WhittierArtists.com is returning to the Whittier Art Gallery. Every year this group of prize-winning artists presents itself with a new challenge: this year is Surface Tension. Surface tension is what adds visual interest and energy to a piece of artwork. Manipulating principles of light, form, rhythm, texture, and pattern produce countless opportunities to add excitement to a piece.

The WhittierArtists.com show is always a favorite with the public and features paintings in oil and acrylic, ceramics, photography, and watercolors. The reception is on Saturday, May 9th from 4 to 7 p.m. The public is enthusiastically invited and there is no admission charge.

Also at the Gallery Life Drawing Group: Meets at the Gallery the 1st Friday

of each month from 7 to 10 p.m. All artists are welcome. The fee is $20 and both male and female models are provided. For further information call John Williams at (951) 236-0862.

The Gift Shop: Textiles, jewelry, cards, prints, paintings, and more one of a kind treasures by the Gallery’s award winning members are available for purchase. Prices are deliberately kept low to enable the community to own fi ne art work at reasonable prices.

Ongoing Book Sale: Exciting art and other books are available for the donation you choose to make.

The Whittier Art Association is a non profi t organization and memberships and donations to the Gallery are tax deductible. For more information stop by the Whittier Art Association and Gallery, located at 8035 Painter Avenue, or call (562) 698-8710.The Gallery is open Wednesday through Sunday from 1 to 6 p.m.

7th Annual WhittierArtists.com show

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Boys and Girls Club of Whittier to hold

motivational benefi t Join the Boys & Girls Club of Whittier for the 1st

Annual Be Great Motivate Benefi t on May 27th, 2015 with renowned Motivational Speaker John Coutis.

John ‘JC’ Coutis is an exceptional person. Born with a severe disability that rendered his legs useless, John defi ed medical opinion by refusing to die. Today John speaks all around the world to tens of thousands, very enthusiastic and eager people, whom he leaves breathless.

The Be Great Motivate Benefi t will be held on May 27th in the Sky Rose Chapel at Rose Hills, 3888 Workman Mill Road. A meet and greet will take place from 5 to 6 p.m. and the program will start at 6 and end at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $15 and includes hors d’oeuvres. All proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Whittier. To buy your tickets in advance, visit www.bgcw.org or call (562) 698-8630 ext 114.


AROUND TOWN

Local Whittier dentist Ramsey Ezaki has never played hockey or even set foot on a sheet of ice while wearing a pair of skates, but he was able to experience fi rst-hand the excitement of winning the Stanley Cup trophy. During the 2014 championship season, Dr. Ezaki assisted the LA Kings’ Head Team Dentist, Dr. Kenneth Ochi, at home games, working to mend and stitch the mouths and faces of the reigning champs.

Being a hockey dentist is one of the most interesting jobs in sports, as errant pucks mangle teeth, cheeks, and lips with so much regularity that post-game care often runs like hospital triage. “Despite fans often being able to see the missing teeth of the players and agonize over that, the greatest injuries are often ones you don’t see,” says Dr. Ezaki. “Sticks to the face are especially dangerous, and often require dozens of stitches. During each game, someone plays through pain the average person would never dream of enduring. After the game, they all require

Whittier dentist inspired by championship hockey teamsome sort of therapy and have little time to recover before it’s on to the next game.”

Dr. Ezaki knows a little something about athletes: for years he has coached national level AAU basketball teams based out of Crenshaw High School in Los Angeles. But being able to observe the teamwork and sacrifice these men put toward their shared goal of a championship has inspired Ezaki to think about how the same principles could be applied in his business, and he’s taken the lessons that Kings’ have taught him into his practice. “Seeing everything behind the scenes has given me new insight into what an incredible organization the Kings are and what it takes to earn a championship in a professional sport,” says Dr. Ezaki. “From the owners to the players, administration and support staff, there is a genuine feeling of teamwork toward a common objective. This has strengthened my feelings that all industries, including dentistry, must be focused and completely dedicated to the

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same goals, philosophies, and visions to whom they serve.”

Having dealt with other professional sports, Dr. Ezaki says that hockey players are the most polite and respectful athletes in the world, and the gratitude the Kings’ players have shown the staff surrounding the team has helped create a winning environment. “I am so grateful to Dr. Ochi, Head Trainer Chris Kingsley, and the entire Kings’ organization for giving me the opportunity to experience being a part of such an incredible team,” says Dr. Ezaki. “I also thank my staff and patients for allowing me the privilege of being part of their dental team.”

Join Ezaki Dentistry on July 31st, as Dr. Ezaki celebrates his 4th anniversary with an open house and book-signing by Molly Knight who will be debuting her new book on the Los Angeles Dodgers. Molly Knight grew up in Whittier and attended Whittier Christian elementary and junior high, and Sonora High School. She has covered the Dodgers

for ESPN for seven years, and her book on the club, the Best Team Money Can Buy, will be published by Simon & Schuster on July 14th. Dr. Ezaki has been her dentist since childhood, and even bonded her front tooth and stitched her lip in the middle of the night when she face planted as an eight-year-old daredevil. She currently lives in Los Angeles and is excited to be a part of Dr. Ezaki’s celebration this summer. For more information on Dr. Ezaki’s dental practice call (562) 947-9958 or visit www.ezakidentistry.com.

The Whittier Area Parents Association for the Developmentally Handicapped (WAPADH), located in Santa Fe Springs, will be hosting its 18th Annual No-Name Golf Tournament at the Coyote Hills Golf Club on Thursday, May 28th, in an effort to raise funds and increase services that benefi t kids of all ages with disabilities in and beyond the Santa Fe Springs area. During the last few years WAPADH has had the privilege of extending its geographical borders. The organization currently serves people in the Southeast Los Angeles, San Gabriel Valley, and North Orange County areas through innovative programs that are designed to assist individuals with lifelong disabilities. These include: Education, Communication, and Housing services.

WAPADH is a private non-profit organization that offers individualized programming. As a result, for the past eighteen years the No Name golf tournaments have been integral catalysts in helping to cover costs and continuing to provide world class service. For this reason, WAPADH is once again calling on all golfers, friends, or anyone who has ever seen a golf ball, to join them in this noble cause on the course. Can’t golf? Donate! Sponsors are still needed for 10 grand raffl e prizes. Donate an item or contribute cash toward the purchase of these items and help make a difference! For more information on the event or on how you can help, please contact Harry Wilson at (951)805-4901 or by email to [email protected].


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The friendly and attentive staff at Luna Estrella Mexican Cocina served up an array of authentic

dishes for chamber members to enjoy at Tasty Tuesday

These ladies were caught in the act… of networking!

Thank you to Luna Estrella

Mexican Cocina for hosting a great networking event!

Chamber board members Greg Gunter of Greg’s Auto Body and Gary Lee Martinez of

The Traveling Traveler were joined by Chamber president Rudy Hernandez and his wife Maria, son Rudy, and his parents for the fi rst offi cial

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Arden Escrow Services, Inc. (562) 945-9541

Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo(562) 653-3200

Baker’s Lock & Key(562) 698-8051

Bob Downey & Sons’ West Whittier Paint Co.

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Caldwell Insurance Agency Inc. (562) 697-6200

California Grill(562) 907-7017

Cosmic Express Corp(562) 236-1868

E. Jordan Brookes Co., Inc. (562) 968-2100

Family Church Whittier(562) 698-6737 x11

Friendly Hills Inn(562) 698-6731

Golden Optometric Group(562) 692-1208

Guerra Gutierrez Mortuary (562) 698-9935

John’s Automotive Repair(562) 947-0311

Macy & Thomas Veterinary Hospital (562) 698-7985

Mathis Moving(562) 943-7885

Oceanic Arts(562) 698-6960

Pin Up Cakes(562) 945-2253

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SoCal Post-Acute Care(562) 698-0451

Southern California Edison(562) 903-3191

State Farm Insurance – Clayton Agency(562) 947-4795

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UPS Store #1578, The(562) 907-3800

White-Emerson Mortuary (562) 698-0304

Whittier Brokers(562) 693-3757

Whittier Business Connection(562) 652-2449

Whittier Daily News(562) 698-0955

Whittier Republican Women Federated (562) 691-2419


Let’s Face It!Nancy Meschuk13102-A Philadelphia St.Whittier, CA 90601Phone: (562) 693-2996Email: [email protected]: www.letsfaceit.com

Let’s Face It! is a one-of-a-kind skin care salon that has been servicing Whittier since 1999. It is owned and operated, solely, by Nancy Meschuk, a CIDESCO esthetician, who started her career in Uptown Whittier in 1992. She has been in the skin care industry for over 32 years and has been a licensed esthetician for the past 23 years. Nancy specializes in customer service while providing an array of beauty services for men, women, and teens. Facials and waxing are just some of the house specials. She carries several lines of retail products for all skin types and all price ranges. New to the salon menu is the Raindrop Technique, which is a technique using Young Living Essential Oils, designed to bring the body back to a healthy balance. The essential oils help the body to dispose of toxins and stimulate the nerves and the re-growth of tissue. Whether you are looking for privacy, tranquility, or just a little bit of down time, you’ll fi nd it all at Let’s Face It!

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a great way to reach new cl ients. Several businesses and non-profi ts hired me this year to design or re-design their websites and these new clients continue to

trace back to my involvement with the Chamber. During the Hathaway Golf Tournament, Norm Kirschenbaum from the Whittier Public Library Foundation stopped by my “Dice Game” on Hole #15 to inform me that he wanted to do even more on his new website (repeat business!) and during the 19th Hole Mixer, John Peel told me he loves the new WHS Alumni website fi nding it very easy to navigate on his mobile device and he hired me (again!) to work on the website for his own organization, Concept 7. It goes without saying that my Hathaway referrals have easily paid for my annual Chamber membership. I don’t consider my membership dues and Hathaway sponsorship a business expense – I consider it an income! Thank you to all of my clients and to the Whittier Chamber for helping me build connections in our community.

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Americana Tax PlanningRose Drieslein12126 Valley View Ave.Whittier, CA 90604Phone: (562) 299-4365Email: [email protected]

Americana Tax Planning’s focus is on helping small business owners and the self-employed create proactive strategies to save tax dollars. Americans overpay their taxes every single year because they don’t have proper planning in place. At Americana they formulate a plan that will keep more of your hard earned money in your pocket. They understand that tax planning is a known unknown for many people and they are there to guide you. If you’ve ever questioned your tax bill or felt that self-employment tax pinch, chances are you’re a great candidate for a tax plan. Americana is a family oriented business that is excited to serve the greater Whittier community. Imagine all of the wonderful things you could do for your family with the thousands you’ll save in tax payments: college, vacations, private school, real estate, retirement, etc. Americana Tax Planning can show you how!

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Professional Physical Therapy Associates, Inc.Annette Alvarez15141 E. Whittier Blvd. Suite 100Whittier, CA 90603Phone: (562) 945-1587Email: [email protected]: www.pptphysicaltherapy.com

Professional Physical Therapy was founded over 30 years ago and continues to ensure that each patient receives the latest treatment techniques that result in the highest quality of care. PPT is known for their comprehensive, hands-on approach to physical therapy. They actively work with you, and your doctor, to evaluate your condition and develop a personalized recovery and wellness plan. Their wellness programs provide services for people to maintain a healthy lifestyle, as well as have continued support after physical therapy. PPT offers a gym membership with access to the latest in cardio equipment, CORE and F.A.B. classes, personalized fi tness training, and more. At PPT they strive to create a safe place for healing. To ensure you receive the highest quality of care, their licensed, healthcare professionals have extensive clinical experience and are continually expanding their knowledge and skills with post-graduate courses.Visit Professional Physical Therapy today.

Gener Tire & AutoPalemon Torres Romero8738 Painter Ave. Suite AWhittier, CA 90602Phone: (562) 360-1562Email: [email protected]: http://www.genertireauto.com In 1995, Palemon Torres Romero departed from his homeland in Guerrero, Mexico and began a journey towards the United States. Palemon began his fi rst employment experience in the tire industry in California, where he quickly learned the necessary knowledge to provide exceptional tire quality and service within the fast paced environment. It was then, that he developed a passion and skills that have maintained his interest throughout past decades. Palemon has continually maintained employment in the tire industry at different stores while completing a bachelor’s degree in Business Economics and Entrepreneurship. His passion for the tire industry inspired him to open Gener Tire & Auto in 2013. Gener Tire & Auto specializes in tires, wheel alignments, and light automotive repairs. Now offering 50% off wheel alignments to Whittier Chamber members. Contact Palemon for more details.

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15 yearsMac McFarland

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10 yearsCintas

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