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Build Business Connections While Supporting Chamber Services at Annual Golf Tournament & Networking Mixer

The Whittier Chamber’s annual Hathaway Golf Classic will once again revisit the rolling greens of Friendly Hills Country Club for its 37th year. Golf tournaments bring people together like no other sporting event can and the Whittier Chamber’s Hathaway Golf Classic is no exception. Whether you golf, volunteer, or join us at the 19th Hole Mixer, you don’t want to miss this year’s event taking place Monday, September 14th, 2015.

“Well over 150 business owners and community members will participate in the Chamber’s Hathaway Golf Classic,” stated Mike Seril of Michael Seril Fitness Studio, Hathaway Golf co-chair. “The tournament’s recurring theme is networking. Our goal is that guests leave feeling like they had the opportunity to meet new people and create new leads while enjoying a great day on the course,” added co-chair Yuki Sato, Owner of Kenkou Acupuncture & Wellness.

Golfers will play a team scramble format and everyone is invited to participate, regardless of whether you are new to golf or are the next Rory McIlroy. At press time, there are only a few spots left for golfers. The cost is $225 per person ($285 with a tournament package) and includes green fees, cart, tournament gifts, lunch, a full-service

after hours mixer and awards banquet, and several new and exciting on-course games with multiple opportunities to win great prizes.

For the non-golfers out there, all are invited to the 19th Hole Mixer, sponsored by The Quad, for only $40 per person. The mixer begins at 4 p.m. and will feature cocktails, business networking, a delicious Friendly Hills buffet dinner, and a seat at the tournament awards banquet. More importantly, attending the 19th Hole Mixer grants access to networking with over 150 golfers, City offi cials, and

corporate representatives who will be in attendance at this once-a-year event.

One of the most popular and exciting aspects of the Hathaway Golf Classic each year is the $2,000 Golf Ball Drop. This cash prize game is open to both golfers and non-golfers and offers the chance to win up to $2,000! Purchase a numbered golf ball from the Whittier Chamber for $25 (or 5 balls for $100). A helicopter will hover over the golf course during the 19th Hole Mixer and drop the purchased golf balls over the green. Whichever ball(s) fall into the designated

hole wins the cash prize. Multiple winners will split the prize. Golf Ball Drop sponsors include Friendly Hills Bank, The Quad at Whittier, Community Honda, Aaron’s Towing, State Farm Insurance – Cheryl Estep, and the Whittier Community Foundation. Golf balls may be purchased online at www.whittierchamber.com and winners need not be present.

The 37th Annual Hathaway Golf Classic will sell out! To secure your space in the tournament or at the 19th Hole Mixer, call (562) 698-9554 or email [email protected].

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Associated Cabinets • Brainwaves Marketing • Brookdale Uptown Whittier • City of Whittier • Ezaki Dentistry • Harrison Electric Kenkou Acupuncture & Wellness • Legal Shield - Bhavan Singh • MAP Property Management & Services • Michael Seril Fitness Studio

Molina’s Automotive • Nordbaks Promotional Products • Norman A. Blieden, CPA • Notary Signing Network • PDQ Rentals • Project Crossfi t Radisson Hotel Whittier • Rio Hondo College • Send Out Cards • Whittier Hearing Center • Whittier Republican Women Federated

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Face paint forever! Thank you to all of the 2015 Shop Local sponsors and participants who braved the heat at Parnell Park in July. For more photos from the annual community expo turn to

pages 10 & 11

Whittier City Councilmember Owen Newcomer (far left) and Mayor Fernando Dutra (second from right) welcomed Vallarta Supermarkets to The Quad in Whittier during their community grand opening festivities last month. Flip to page 13 for more

community celebration photos

SEPTEMBER 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,

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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,

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VP Special EventsCarolyn Reggio, CAPC, Inc.

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Sue Dean, Notary Signing NetworkDr. Ramsey Ezaki, Ezaki Dentistry

Greg Gunter, Greg’s Auto BodyBruce Lazenby,

Rose Hills Memorial Park & MortuaryDebra Legan, PIH Health

Krista Lesa, The Quad at WhittierLa Donna Munier, Friendly Hills Bank

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Deduction for Losses from Ponzi Schemes (Part 1of 2)

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I fi rst want to thank those individuals who reached out to me over the past month to share their ideas, concerns, and solutions regarding the Whittier Chamber. I realize that everyone has an opinion and, as your leader, I am here to listen and to take action. So in the months ahead I hope to have more individuals, both members and non-members, reach out and share your honest feelings about the mission and purpose of the Whittier Chamber.

I want to also thank all of the local businesses and individuals who participated in our Shop Local Community Expo. Held in conjunction with Concerts in the Park at Parnell Park, the new venue worked out great. This important business development

event was co-chaired by two amazing volunteers, Bonnie Watje of ACRO Printing, Inc. & Fran Shields, City of Whittier Director of Parks, Recreation & Community Services, and supported by a hard working committee of individuals who stepped up on a hot day to make this community expo our best yet.

I am frequently asked by businesses and consumers, “Why Shop Local?” Here are just a few reasons why it is best to support local businesses:• Shopping local creates jobs. Shops in our town create local

employment and self-employment. These people in turn spend money in the local community.

• Local independent shops invest more in our communities. Local businesses are proportionately more generous in their support of local charities, schools, and community events. Supporting local shops means a positive fi nancial impact on your community.

• Local shops sell a wide range of great products at affordable prices. Many people fall out of the habit of shopping locally and are then

surprised by the range of products and unique gifts available.

• Shopping locally retains our communities. People don’t like losing shops and services in their town but often don’t equate this to how they spend their money.

• Shopping locally helps us maintain our distinctiveness.Independent shops create distinctive shopping experiences and stock different products. Local businesses respond quickly to the needs of local customers, stocking products to meet the changing population needs.These are just a few reasons

why shopping locally is best for our community. So, as your children return to school, we prepare for football season, and “the autumn leaves” begin to fall, just remember that somewhere in this beautiful city of Whittier we have the service, products, food, or information you’re looking for. If you need a referral for any of these, visit the Chamber’s business directory on www.whittierchamber.com.

SHOP SMART. SHOP LOCAL.

Did you know that the IRS has special relief for victims of Ponzi schemes (and for investors in other similar fraudulent schemes)? Because Ponzi schemes generally continue for years, many investors are faced not only with the loss of their original investments, but also with having paid taxes on “phantom income” based on fraudulent statements sent by the fraudster to investors over a number of years.

The fi rst question the IRS answers—generally positively for investors—is exactly how the loss from the investment will be treated for tax purposes. If the loss was considered a capital loss, which is often the case when a taxpayer loses

money on an investment in stocks or securities, individual taxpayers would be limited to offsetting the loss against their capital gains, plus an additional $3,000 allowed as a deduction against ordinary income. Although the excess loss can be carried forward indefi nitely, it would do little for losses of the magnitude incurred by the typical Madoff investor. So it was good news for investors when IRS announced that investors can take an ordinary loss deduction and the deduction isn’t subject to the 2% of adjusted gross income (AGI) limit on miscellaneous itemized deductions, the income-based limitation on itemized deductions, or the 10% of AGI limitation on the deduction for casualty losses.

When the deduction is taken. Taxpayers can deduct the loss in the year the theft was discovered. This deduction can be taken if the loss isn’t covered by a claim for reimbursement or other recovery that has a reasonable chance of occurring. If there’s a reasonable chance of recovery, the taxpayer must either reduce the deduction by that amount or, alternatively, make a special election under a 2009 revenue procedure, which is discussed farther below. If, after reducing the deduction,

the taxpayer actually recovers less than the reduction in a later year, he or she can take an additional deduction in the year the recovery amount is ascertained. And a taxpayer is required to include in income any amount recovered greater than the amount anticipated at the time of taking the deduction.

The amount of the deduction. According to IRS, the amount of the theft loss is determined by adding to the amount of the initial investment any additional investments and any amounts the taxpayer reported as income and reinvested, minus any amounts withdrawn over the years and any reimbursements or likely recovery.

There is an alternative way to calculate the loss under an elective provision, which we’ll discuss in next month’s Tax Tips article when we wrap up our discussion of the IRS rules concerning the deductibility of losses you may sustained from Ponzi and similar fraudulent schemes.

If you have any questions concerning deducting losses generated from Ponzi and similar fraudulent schemes, please do not hesitate to call me at (562) 698-9891.

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Michael Davis is a Captain with the Whittier Police Department and can be reached at (562) 567-9253 or via email at [email protected].

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Captain Michael Davis

The Whittier Police Department Dispatch Center operates 24 hours a day, year-round, and receives all police and fi re related emergency and non-emergency calls for service from residents, businesses and the travelling public in Whittier and Santa Fe Springs. In 2014, the dispatch center received close to 46,999 calls for service from the public.

Dispatchers assigned to the Whittier Police Department Dispatch Center serve many important functions. Dispatch personnel answer calls from the public, retrieve pertinent information from the call, and assign the appropriate police and fi re resources to respond. Dispatch personnel also serve as a lifeline for patrol offi cers, by keeping regular communication with them throughout their shift. When an offi cer needs immediate assistance, he or

she relies on a dispatcher to hear the call for help and summon assistance. Dispatchers are trained to handle a variety of emergency situations over the phone, from guiding a frightened mother and her kids into a safe place when a burglar is in the house, to talking a suicidal person out of taking their own life, all while making sure police offi cers are on the way to assist. Dispatchers must be great at multi-tasking in order to manage multiple incoming calls, enter information into the computer system, and communicate initial and updated information to police offi cers in the fi eld.

When calls for service come in to the dispatch center, they are “triaged” for their priority based on the nature of the call. Police resources are assigned to handle calls for service based on their priority. An accident with injuries or a domestic violence incident will be handled before a loud party call. This is the reason why at times, police response may be delayed to non-emergency calls.

The Whittier Police Department continues to support the “see something – say something” approach to reducing crime in the communities of Whittier and Santa Fe Springs. If you observe suspicious persons or vehicles in your area, please call and report it to the Whittier Police Department at (562) 567-9240. If you observe a crime in progress or an emergency situation, call 911 immediately.

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August was an exciting month in Whittier. The City Council had the privilege of opening our new dog park on Philadelphia at the Whittier Greenway Trail and we saw a lot of happy dogs—and their humans. Small dogs and large dogs have separate fenced areas to run and play off leash with park amenities like water fountains, shade structures, and benches. You can fi nd convenient park ing fo r the dog park and the Greenway Trail off Philadelphia Street. Stop by and visit the Whittier Dog Park soon!

Also in August , the Uptown Association hosted the fantastic annual Uptown Whittier Car Show that attracted thousands of visitors to Whitt ier. And Vallarta Market held its ribbon cutting at the Quad, demonst ra t ing once again the economic strength we have here in Whittier. Ralphs moved out last November and we have a great new

supermarket in its place within a year. As great community partners, Vallarta held a job fair to hire local residents for 200 jobs. Blaze Pizza also signed a lease to be at the Quad in the old Baja Fresh site.

T h e C i t y i s w o r k i n g w i t h Southern California Edison on three undergrounding projects to remove unsightly overhead power lines—one on Colima from Whittier Boulevard to Lambert Road, one on Broadway from Whittier to Painter Avenue, and one on Pickering Avenue and La Cuarta north of the Five Points intersection. The work is paid from a special Edison account funded by our community’s utility payments for the express purpose of eliminating the visual blight of aerial lines.

We will be working closely in the near future with Uptown property owners and businesses on the establishment of a new Assessment District to help implement the Uptown Specifi c Plan. This will be a great partnership and the City has plans to do our part by programming millions of dollars toward infrastructure improvements to help build out the Plan and support the business community.

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Fear is a powerful emotion and market losses can be fear inducing. But history shows that emotion is a poor compass for charting your investment course.

Recently we’ve seen markets collide with a whole bunch of unsettling headlines.• China devalues the yuan• Greece tiptoed across the default line.• Stocks in China, which peaked in

June, were badly battered in July. • The Fed continues to telegraph that

it wants to start raising interest rates sooner rather than later.

• Corporate profi ts are running into headwinds from the stronger dollar because overseas sales must be translated back into the more expensive dollar.

• And recently, we’ve watched the dollar fl ex its muscle again.

• Plus, commodity prices have resumed their downward slide. Thank the stronger greenback and nagging anxieties about Chinese growth, since China had been a voracious buyer of raw materials during the last decade.

• And the U.S. economy just can’t seem to reach escape velocity and breakout of its pattern of slow growth.But let’s take a longer-term view than

simply the past several months.Some valuable perspective”The fi nancial world is a mess, both

in the United States and abroad. Its problems, moreover, have been leaking into the general economy, and the leaks are now turning into a gusher.” That quote came from Warren Buffett in a New York Times op-ed piece written in October 2008.

While stocks wouldn’t bottom for fi ve more months, Buffet was quite clear. “Over the long term, the stock market news will be good. In the 20th century, the United States endured two world wars and other traumatic and expensive military confl icts, the Depression, a dozen or so recessions and fi nancial panics, oil shocks, a fl u epidemic, and the resignation of a disgraced president. Yet the Dow rose from 66 to 11,497.”

It then went on to surpass 14,000 in 2007 and 18,000 late last year (St. Louis Federal Reserve).

I subscribe to his sentiment when he says he doesn’t “[have] the faintest idea as to whether stocks will be higher or lower a month — or a year — from now.” His longer-term approach is one that I

Douglas M. Rowan, CFP®, CMFC, AIF®

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Investors: Don’t Let Fear Keep You on the Sidelines

am comfortable with.While the U.S. stock market, as

represented by the S&P 500 Index, has risen a stunning 205.66% as of March 31, 2015, since its low on March 9, 2009, some investors are still reluctant to participate after the near market collapse that accompanied the 2007-2008 fi nancial crisis.1

Fleeing the market certainly may have felt like the right thing to do at the height of the fi nancial crisis. But history shows that making investment decisions based on emotion has never proven successful. For instance, greed may have led an investor to own too many technology stocks when the bubble burst on that industry in 2000. Alternatively, fear may have caused investors to cash out of stocks following the crash of 1987 and miss some or all of the subsequent rebound.

Fast forward to 2015, and the reality is that investors who missed the extraordinary rally that has occurred since March 2009 may have helped to put their long-term accumulation goals at risk. This is especially true for investors with shorter time horizons, such as those approaching retirement.

Maintain Balance to Manage RiskOne key determinant to investment

success over the long term is having a disciplined approach to balancing short-term risk (stock price volatility) with long-term risk (loss of purchasing power). Finding a “middle ground” in your investment philosophy -- and portfolio makeup -- may go far toward helping investors manage overall risk and realize their investment goals.

For instance, history supports the case of stocks, as they have tended to outperform other asset classes as well as infl ation over long periods of time.3 But investors who are too focused on the long term may over-allocate their portfolios to stocks -- and over-expose themselves to short-term volatility risk. Alternatively, investors who are extremely averse to short-term risk may do the opposite and face heightened long-term risk.

It is important to remember that periods of falling prices are a natural part of investing in the stock market. But by maintaining a long-term focus and following a balanced approach to managing investment risk, you may better position yourself to meet your fi nancial goals.

Looking aheadThe Federal Reserve continues to

telegraph it wants to start raising interest rates this year.

Historically, however, the start of a rate hike cycle by the Fed does not signal the end of the bull market.

The fi rst rate hike in the 1990s expansion stifl ed shares during the fi rst year, but the bull market was just getting warmed up. Following the 2001 recession, the Fed implemented its fi rst rate increase in 2004, three years prior to the market’s peak.

I’m still watching China, since it may create some instability going forward.

While U.S. companies and the U.S. economy are not dependent on sales to the Asian giant, a recent quote from bond king Bill Gross sums it up well. China is “a riddle wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma. It is the mystery meat of economic sandwiches - you never know what’s in there. Credit has expanded more rapidly in recent years than any major economy in history, a sure warning sign.”

Source/Disclaimer:1Wealth Management Systems Inc. Stocks are represented

by the daily closing price of Standard & Poor’s Composite Index of 500 Stocks (the S&P 500), an unmanaged index that is generally considered representative of the U.S. stock market. The percentage increase represents the gain through March 31, 2015. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.

2Wealth Management Systems Inc. For the fi ve years ended December 31, 2014. U.S. stocks are represented by the S&P 500 Index. Money market securities are represented by Barclay’s 3-Month Treasury Bill rate. Example does not include commissions or taxes. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

3Dollar cost averaging involves regular, periodic investments in securities regardless of price levels. You should consider your fi nancial ability to continue purchasing shares through periods of high and low prices. This plan does not assure a profi t and does not protect against loss in any markets.

© 2015 Wealth Management Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Douglas M. Rowan, CFP®, CMFC, AIF® is an investment

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September 2015 — This column is produced by the Financial Planning Association, the membership organization for the fi nancial planning community, and is provided by Douglas M. Rowan, CFP®, CMFC, AIF®, a local member of FPA.


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SEPT 960th Anniversary Luncheon @ Whittier Community Center (7630 Washington Ave.) 12 noon. Whittier Hearing center will be holding a luncheon that will include prizes, music, and a Project Grati tude gift bag. Free. Please RSVP to Elizabeth by September 4 at (562) 698-0581

SEPT 12Annual Picnic in the Park @ Huntington Beach Central Park (18000 Goldenwest St., HB) 12 noon to 4 p.m. The Cheryl Coleman Team at Keller Williams Realty is sponsoring a picnic to benefi t Waggin Trails Rescue Foundation and KW Cares. Enjoy free food, games and prizes, and a best dressed dog contest at 2 p.m. Event is free; $5 entry fee for dog contest. For more information contact Cheryl Coleman at (714) 717-1728

Boys & Girls Club of Whittier 41st Annual Gala Auction @ Friendly Hills Country Club (8500 S. Villaverde Dr.) 5 p.m. Auctions, dinner, and dancing. For more information contact Sarah at (562) 945-3787

Movies in the Park – Musical Series @ Parnell Park (15390 Lambert Rd.) 6 to 9:30 p.m. Enjoy “Mama Mia” on the big screen and bring your picnic basket, chair and blanket. Free. Call (562) 567-9400 for more information

SEPT 1437th Annual Hathaway Golf Classic @ Friendly Hills Country Club (8500 S. Villaverde Dr.) Registration 9 a.m.; Shotgun 11 a.m.; Mixer 4 to 7 p.m. Individual golfer $225; foursome $900; mixer ticket $40. For more information contact Natalie at (562) 698-9554

September 2nd to October 3rd “Who Let the Dogs In” Art Exhibit @ Whittier Art Association and Gallery (8035 Painter Ave.) Wednesday through Sunday from 1 to 6 p.m. View the media exhibit featuring all things canine. Free. For more information call (562) 698-8710

September 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 & 26Little Shop of Horrors @ The Whittier Center Theatre (7630 Washington Ave.) 8 p.m. Whittier Community Theatre presents Little Shop of Horrors. Tickets: $20 for adults; $15 for seniors and students & military with ID. For more information call (562) 696-0600

Every Monday:Zumba Gold and Lunch @ Brookdale – Central Whittier (8101 Painter Ave.) 10 to 11 a.m. Enjoy a Zumba Gold class, lunch, and tour of the property. Free. For more information contact Terri Torres at (562) 698-0596

Every Wednesday: Tai Chi and Lunch @ Brookdale – Central Whittier (8101 Painter Ave.) 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Enjoy relaxing Tai Chi in Brookdale’s courtyard and stay for lunch after. Free. For more information call Terri Torres at (562) 698-0596

SEPT 16Wake Up Whittier @ Ritz Gardens (11201 First Ave.) 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. FREE for Whittier Chamber members; $20 for non-members. Call (562) 698-9554 for more information

SEPT 20Little Shop of Horrors @ The Whittier Center Theatre (7630 Washington Ave.) 4 p.m. Whittier Community Theatre presents a matinee showing of Little Shop of Horrors. Tickets: $20 for adults; $15 for seniors and students & military with ID. For more information call (562) 696-0600

SEPT 21HBIC 29th Annual Charity Golf Tournament @ Friendly Hills Country Club (8500 S. Villaverde Dr.) Help for Brain Injured Children will be holding their 29th Annual Charity Golf Tournament. It is a 4 person scramble format. Team prizes, drinks, lunch, raffl es, and more! Contact HBIC for more information at (562) 694-5655

SEPT 24“How-To” Bus iness Seminar Series @ Whittier Public Library (7344 Washington Ave.) 8:30 to 10 a.m. “Teambuilding” presented by Don Hannah. FREE & open to the public. To RSVP call (562) 698-9554

SEPT 26American Made Car and Truck Show @ Parnell Park (15390 Lambert Rd.) 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Whittier Community Foundation will be holding a car show featuring pre-1976 muscle, classic, vintage, and performance cars. Free to attend. Registration for participants $35. For more information email [email protected]

Bingo Bonanza @ Brookdale - Central Whittier (8101 Painter Ave.) 2 to 4 p.m. Play bingo and enjoy refreshments and raffl e prizes. Regular round: $0.25 per card; Blackout round: $0.50 per card. For more information contact Terri Torres at (562) 698-0596

Movies in the Park – Family Series @ Parnell Park (15390 Lambert Rd.) 6 to 9:30 p.m. Enjoy “The Goonies” on the big screen and bring your picnic basket, chair, and blanket. Free. Call (562) 567-9400 for more information

SEPT 27Rio Hondo Symphony Concert @ Vic Lopez Auditorium (12417 E. Philadelphia St.) 3 p.m. “Jubilant Sounds” FREE. For more information call (562) 698-8626

Calhi Marketplace 1 Year Anniversary Celebration @ California High School (9800 Mills Ave.) 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join Calhi Marketplace for a celebration including a tamale festival, entertainment, and food vendors. Free. For more information call (714) 310-8205

SEPT 28PIH Health Foundation Golf Tournament @ Fr iend ly H i l l s Count ry C lub (8500 S. Villaverde Dr.) Tee off at 10:30 a.m. For more information contact Debbie Fitzhugh at (562) 698-0811 x 81503

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

SEPT 29Tasty Tuesday @ El Tepeyac Café (13131 Crossroads Pkwy. South, City of Industry) 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

SEPT 302015 Construction Legal Forum @ Sheraton Cerritos Hotel (12725 Center Court Dr. Cerritos) 7:30 a.m. Join Atkinson, Andelson, Loyal, Ruud, & Romo for a program designed to successfully survive today’s construction industry bringing challenging issues to the forefront and new insights into legal challenges and opportunities. $69 per person or $49 each for two or more from same organization. For more information contact Jane at (562) 653-3828

“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. For more information call (562) 286-6708

“The Real Watergate Scandal” Discussion @ Whittier College – Wardman Library (13406 E. Philadelphia St.) 7 p.m. Geoff Shepard will be discussing his book on the Watergate Scandal. Free. For more information contact Ginny Ball at (562) 693-0941

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Thank you to The 6740 for hosting a great networking event! Support CAPC, Inc. like you never

have before by joining community advocates, business owners, and residents for a night of magic and wonder at the 2015 Celebrity Waiter Dinner & Dance Fundraiser on Friday, October 2 at the DoubleTree Hotel Norwalk. Guests are sure to find something Disney in every corner... literally! Ten-person dinner tables, decorated individually in the spirit of “The Happiest Place on Earth” (think movies, attractions, or places within the theme park), will fi ll the grand ballroom beginning at 6 p.m. and create a special ambiance for the evening’s festivities which include delicious food, cocktails, silent auction items, and learning more about how CAPC is creating more fulfi lling lives for so many in our community.

The annual event is sponsored by Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe and many other local businesses. Entertainment will be provided by RMH Dance & Productions and special dance-offs will be the center of attention throughout the evening. Forget about being served by the hotel staff: they’re getting the night off! Each table of 10 selects a friend, family member, co-worker, or boss who’s up for the task of serving drinks, dinner, and dessert as one of the special “celebrity waiters.”

As a table sponsor for $800.00 you get the opportunity to host your own table of 10 guests. Fill your table with employees, clients, family, and/or friends. Anyone may participate as the table’s “celebrity waiter” for your table,

or feel free to rope someone else into it. Just make sure your guests tip these waiters awesomely as all of the tips collected are pooled together and used to help CAPC, Inc. enrich the lives of adults with disabilities. Individual tickets are available but are limited. The price of individual tickets is only $85.00. You may also support the event by donating a silent auction item or by becoming an event sponsor and receive additional marketing at the event.

C A P C , I n c . i s a n o n - p r o f i t organization that serves and empowers developmentally disabled adults to live full, productive lives by accessing their home communities. The dedicated employees of CAPC work to assist those they serve to move from group homes into independent living situations, and to fi nd jobs so they can maintain self-suffi ciency. The adults CAPC works with go from being segregated and labeled, to included and appreciated. As much as they are working to change their own lives by setting and pursuing goals, they certainly change the lives of the people they encounter. They become your neighbors, your co-workers, and hopefully even your friends.

Come enjoy an evening full of laughter, dinner, dancing, costumes, shopping, extraordinary service, and plenty of familiar faces. If you haven’t yet experienced this “not-so-ordinary-chicken-dinner” event, make sure to mark your calendar and help raise much needed funds to support CAPC’s mission to create a more magical, happily ever after community.

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Move over Westminster, the most important dog show of 2015 is this September at the Whittier Art Gallery! The Whittier Art Association and Gallery will present Who Let the Dogs In, September 2nd to October 3rd. Until now, America’s favorite pet has been woefully under represented in art, giving pride of place to cats and horses, but not anymore. This is an all media exhibit featuring all things canine. There will be sculptures, paintings, and photos of America’s favorite animal including things that are important to dogs like mailmen and fi re hydrants, to name just two. Artists were encouraged to be a bit tongue in cheek, so along with some magnifi cent canine portraits you might fi nd works based on phrases like dog tired or dog days, similar to the ones experienced this summer.

The fi rst of two receptions will take

Sing for a Good Cause with New Century Singers Whittier

New Century Singers Whittier is excited to open up membership to women of all ages who enjoy singing and are looking for a fun outlet. Funds raised by this non-profi t organization are used to provide scholarships to vocal music students. Auditions are not required and all are welcome to join. Rehearsals are held from 9 to 11 a.m. on Wednesdays and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Sundays at Harmony Center, 12907 Bailey Street in Whittier. Feel free to drop in and meet the group. For more information contact Susan Heninger at (562) 693-4638.

Rock ‘n’ Roll Thru the 50’s with the Boys & Girls Club of Whittier

On September 12th, 2015, the Boys & Girls Club of Whittier is hosting its 41st annual gala. Each year the Boys & Girls Club hosts this event featuring silent and live auctions, dinner, and live entertainment with a theme. The theme for 2015 is “Rock ‘n’ Rollin Thru the 50’s.” The event will be held at Friendly Hills Country Club at 5:30 p.m. Every dollar raised by this event is used to provide quality after-school programming for 1,850 children between the ages of 6 and 18. Support from the community is greatly appreciated. If you are interested in attending this event, please contact Sarah Salazar at (562) 945-3787 Ext. 114 or [email protected].

Within the span of one generation, the percentage of children walking and bicycling has dropped drastically from 50% in 1969 to just 13% in 2009. Children today are simply not getting enough physical activity, contributing to growing rates of obesity and obesity-related health problems, such as diabetes. In an effort to turn the tide on childhood obesity, Whittier Schools and Activate Whittier will join schools from around the world to celebrate International Walk to School Day on October 7th, 2015.

Students will be walking to school Wednesday morning along with parents, teachers, and community leaders, including the Whittier Police Department and volunteers from the YMCA of Greater Whittier and Kaiser Permanente.

The event will begin at 8 a.m. with kids, parents, and community leaders walking from their homes or designated corners assuring the safety of participants of this fun-fi lled event. Walkers will arrive at the school on time and celebrate the walk with pep rallies and giveaways for all participants.

Walk to School Day events raise awareness of the need to create safer routes for walking and bicycling and emphasize the importance of

Soroptimist International of Whittier Welcomes New Club Members

Soroptimist International of Whittier is seeking energetic, strong, successful women who are considering community service surrounded by like-minded women. Their weekly club meetings resume in September and women in the community are invited to join them and see if their dynamic group of business and professional women is the right fi t for those interested in personal growth and volunteerism.

The Whittier club was founded in 1947 and is part of a worldwide service organization, Soroptimist International, whose mission is to improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment. Join them for lunch on Tuesdays at Noon at the Radisson Hotel on Greenleaf Ave in beautiful uptown Whittier. Their meetings feature guest speakers, service projects, club business, and fun! For more information contact Ana Maria Jimenez at (562) 544-4501 or visit www.siwhittier.org

On June 24, 2015, Mrs. Charlene Dimas-Peinado, CEO of The Whole Child, was the recipient of the 2015 Community Advocate Award by the Nat ional Latina Business Women Assoc ia t i on (NLBWA-LA) at the 12th Annual Latinas in Business Awards “Honoring Women of Excellence” for her leadership in creating lasting and infl uential changes in the community through service, dedication, and passion for excellence.

In 1991, Charlene began her career with The Whole Child and has worked at various levels from clinical to administrative positions. In 2005, Charlene became the chief executive offi cer. Under Charlene’ s leadership, The Whole Child signifi cantly increased its overall operating budget expanding its specialized comprehensive mental

health and housing services to approximately 8,000 at-risk children and families annually in the Southeast Region of Los Angeles County.

The Na t iona l La t ina Business Women Association-Los Angeles (NLBWA-LA) meets the needs of the rapid growth and ranks of

Latina entrepreneurs, executives and corporate professionals from the Greater Los Angeles area. Their mission is to encourage Latinas to develop their business and professional skills and to meet their career goals through education, business referrals and networking by building relationships.

“I am very honored to have been selected for the 2015 Community Advocate Award. To be a part of such a large gathering of professional women in leadership was truly inspiring,” said Charlene.

place on Saturday, September 5th from 3 to 6 p.m. This reception will include an awards presentation. The second reception will take place on October 3rd from 3 to 6 p.m. and the winners of the raffles and silent auction will be announced, which will be ongoing throughout the show. The public is invited to attend both receptions and, just for fun, guests are welcome to bring their favorite dog photo to hang on the newly created Dog Wall for the length of the show.

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

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issues such as increasing physical activity among children, pedestrian safety, traffi c congestion and concern for the environment. The event builds connections between families, schools and the broader community which aligns with the mission of the YMCA of Greater Whittier, the fi scal administrator of Activate Whittier. Both are working alongside local organizations and residents to build a healthy active Whittier.

The event is being organized by Activate Whittier with the help of Parent Coordinators and volunteers who will be attending Change Starts With Me, a fi ve-week education & training program open to parents, students, and residents interested in learning how to advocate for healthier communities. “Solving our obesity problem is not something a single person or organization can do alone,” said Lori Tiffany, Vice-President and Executive Director, Uptown Whittier YMCA and Chair of Activate Whittier. Whether you are a parent/guardian of a student in Whittier or simply a community member willing to make Whittier a healthier community, join in! Get involved and join Change Starts With Me on September 2nd, 2015. For additional information please contact Penny Lopez at (562) 309-4876 or via email at [email protected].

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Gabriel Papa has been named a member of the 2015 Executive Council of New York Life Insurance Company. Members of the Executive Council are among the most successful of New York Life’s elite sales force of 12,000 licensed agents. Mr. Papa has been a New York Life agent since September 2014, and is associated with New York Life’s Greater Pasadena General Offi ce in Glendale.

He is a Hawai’i native and currently resides as a proud resident of Uptown Whittier. Gabriel holds undergraduate degrees from Whittier College and actively participates in the local community. He is a member of the Whittier Chamber of Commerce, Pico Rivera Chamber of Commerce, and National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors. He will soon serve as incoming President for the Top Producers Chapter of Business Networking International in Whittier and currently serves on the Board of Directors for The Whole Child.

Gabriel is passionately and purposefully committed to the local business owners and families he serves with more than 5 years of experience in fi nancial services. He enjoys helping his clients pay less taxes, save more money, and protect the things most important to them. He offers a variety of products and services that can help meet a number of insurance and fi nancial needs, including, but not limited to college funding, retirement and lifetime income strategies. Financial consultations are free with no obligation. For more information contact Gabriel Papa at (562) 352-0320 or [email protected].

September is National Preparedness Month, an annual awareness event sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Owners of SERVPRO franchises in the Whittier area say this is a great time for business owners to review their emergency preparedness and business continuity plans. SERVPRO points to startling statistics to emphasize the importance of advance planning such as, according to FEMA, as many as 40 percent of businesses never reopen following a major fl ood disaster.

“Business owners who think they are prepared for an emergency because exits are clearly marked and fire or flood drills are parts of the regular routine really need to take another look at their preparations,” said Sue Steen, Servpro Industries, Inc. Chief Executive Offi cer. “A comprehensive emergency plan also contains critical information about the location of shut-off valves, fire suppression system controls, emergency contact numbers and more-information that can save emergency responders precious time and help contain damage and minimize injury.”

Because SERVPRO knows the time to create a disaster readiness plan is before you need it, they have developed the SERVPRO Emergency READY

Whittier Hearing Center’s Project Gratitude is sadly coming to an end. At the beginning of the year, Whittier Hearing Center owners Dr. Gilbert and Dr. Ortega committed to donating $10,000 to community causes in honor of their 60th anniversary. However the community need was so great that Dr. Gilbert and Dr. Ortega were compelled to go above and beyond their goal donating nearly $30,000.00 this year! Funds have been spent on various causes such as sponsoring a year’s worth of food to feed 22 local homeless children, mission trips to Peru and Mexico, looping the local Whittier Community Theater, fitting hearing aids on athletes participating in the Special Olympics, major sponsors for the Shelter’s Right Hand 5K Walk to

Whittier Community Theatre is opening their 94th season on Friday, September 11th with the cult classic musical, Little Shop of Horrors, based on the fi lm by Roger Corman. Book and lyrics written by Howard Ashman and music by Alan Menkin, the Off-Broadway smash hit drew the attention of Disney, and the duo went on to give The Little Mermaid her voice, and a Beast his soul. Come and see the musical that began it all!

Show times are Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. through September 26th, with one Sunday matinee performance at 2:30 p.m. on September 20th.

Continuing the 2015-2016 season, in November, the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II will be marked with The Diary of Anne Frank, a celebration of the resilience of the human spirit in the face of overwhelming odds. In February, go on a whirlwind comedy romp through 18th century England with the hapless foundling, Tom Jones (based on the novel by Henry Fielding) and the season closes in June with a mystery that will have theatergoers guessing and giggling right up to the fi nal “reveal” - The Game’s Afoot (or Holmes for the Holidays).

Tickets for Little Shop of Horrors are $20, with discounted tickets available for seniors, students, military, and groups. They may be purchased online at the theatre website or in person 30 minutes before each performance at the Center Theatre located in the Whittier Community Center, 7630 Washington Avenue. The price of the ticket may be applied toward the purchase of a season subscription. To make reservations, call the theatre’s message phone line (562) 696-0600. For more information, visit the theatre’s website at www.whittiercommunitytheatre.org.

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The Rio Hondo Symphony is ushering in their 83rd season of four admission-free classical music concerts for the benefit of the community. Concerts are held at 3 p.m. at the Vic Lopez Auditorium at Whittier High School. They are also celebrating Conductor Kimo Furumoto’s 7th season with Beethoven’s noble Seventh Symphony and featuring the 2015 YAC Winners.

The fi rst concert is scheduled for September 27th, 2015 and will feature winners of the 47th Young Artists Competition for The Jubilant Sounds

of Beethoven. The following concerts will take place on November 8th, 2015, February 28th, 2016, and April 24th, 2016. The Young Artists Competition Winner (to be announced) and The 48th Annual Young Artists Competition will include strings and voice. The competition is to be held in February 2016 at the Whittier College Chapel. The Rio Hondo Symphony Association offi ce is located at 7740 Painter Avenue, Suite 101, Whittier, 90602. Call (562) 698-8626 or visit them for memberships, advertising opportunities, and sponsorships.

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“For a business to survive and thrive, it needs to get back to business as soon as possible after a disaster strikes,” said Steen. “With an ERP in place, SERVPRO’s Disaster Response teams can immediately assess the situation and take the fi rst critical steps to protect employees from harm and property from further damage, setting the business on the road to recovery.”

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End Domestic Violence, a food drive for the Interfaith Food Bank, Better Hearing Contest with the Whittier Host Lion’s Club, and many other projects.

To conclude this project, Dr. Gilbert and Dr. Ortega would like to celebrate this year of giving with community partners, patients, vendors, family, and friends by hosting a 60th Anniversary Luncheon. Italian food will be served, music will be played, everyone will have the opportunity to win some great prizes, and guests will leave with a Project Gratitude gift bag. The luncheon will be held on September 9th from 12 to 2 p.m. at Whittier Community Center, 7630 Washington Ave. Please RSVP by September 4, 2015 to Elizabeth at (562) 698-0581 or [email protected].

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Whittier Chamber members got up bright and early to exchange business cards over breakfast during the monthly Wake Up Whittier event at Harmony Center for Spiritual Living

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

Whittier Chamber president Rudy Hernandez of RMH Dance & Productions (bottom right) greeted 20 staff members, including fellow board member Elizabeth Martinez, from Republic Services during

the Chamber’s monthly networking breakfast

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As everyone is aware by now Governor Jerry Brown issued an Executive Order on April 1, 2015 mandating additional water use restrictions in the state of California. In an effort to better inform and assist Whittier residents on proper usage, Assemblymember Ian Calderon, the City of Whittier, and the Whittier Chamber recently held a water conservation forum and resource fair during the month of August. Information was compiled and distributed during the community event indicating what a 20% reduction in water use would look like and some helpful tips on how to achieve less water usage in your own homes.

• Installing aerators on bathroom faucets saves 1.2 gallons per person/day• Turning off water when brushing teeth or shaving saves 10 gallons per

person/day• Filling the bath tub halfway or less saves 12 gallons per person• Fixing leaky toilets saves 30-50 gallons per day/toilet• Installing a high effi ciency toilet (1.28 gallon/fl ush) saves 19 gallons per

person/day• Washing only full loads of laundry saves 15-45 gallons per load• Taking FIVE minute showers instead of 10 minute showers saves 12.5

gallons with a water effi cient showerhead• Installing a water-effi cient shower head saves 1.2 gallons per minute OR

10 gallons per average 10 minute shower• Runing the dishwasher when full instead of half full saves 5-15 gallons

per load

It is also important to remember to check your sprinkler timers to make sure that they are operating at the beginning of the day or late in the afternoon. Check your sprinklers regularly to be sure they are not watering the driveway, sidewalk, and/or streets. Be sure to check with your water provider to fi nd out the days you are allowed to water.

If everyone in the city of Whittier does their part to conserve water, our reserves will last longer. If you would like more information on conservation tips and practices, please visit our website www.mapmanagement.com and visit our blog to download a helpful fl yer in English & Spanish.


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September is Self Improvement Month! What a great opportunity to refl ect on the year! Don’t think of it as a last minute effort to complete your New Year’s Resolutions! Set goals rather than resolutions. Make a commitment to improved health, fi tness, and overall well-being. Make a change today! And start with fi tness. Studies fi nd, when you are active, adhering to an exercise program, you have an overall greater life satisfaction and positive outlook on life! Exercise makes you feel good and is good for you. The payoff is worth it because taking the time to invest in oneself will lead to a longer, happier and more fulfi lling life! Here, at Project CrossFit, let us help you achieve your fi tness goals! Our knowledgeable and motivating Coaches and supportive environment of athletes will guide you through fun and effective group classes. We are offering a Back-to-School Special: Unlimited CrossFit for only $125/month (regularly $165). Or would you rather join our Bootcamp Classes? We are offering 6-week programs for $150. Want more personal attention? We offer personal training at a discounted rate!

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Many of our professions restrict us from regular movement throughout the day, which can cause bothersome tension throughout the body and unwanted stress. If you are confi ned to a desk all day, try these yoga poses in between checking emails and working on reports to improve not only your work day but your overall health.

1. Seated Backbend: While seated with a straight spine, take a deep breath and reach your arms all the way up to the ceiling. As you exhale, let your gaze slowly draw behind you as you gently bend back through your upper back and chest. Hold this for a few seconds and then release your arms, back, chest, and gaze. Repeat this three to fi ve times.

2. Seated Twist: Sitting in your chair with your spine tall and straight, take a nice big breath in and then on the exhale, twist to one side from the bottom of your spine and grab a hold of your armrest. Breathe here for a few seconds, then switch to the other side.

3. Desk Shoulder Opener: Scoot your chair out and stand a few feet from your desk so just your hands can touch. Drop your head between your arms to achieve a good shoulder stretch.

4. Wrist Release: Weeks and years of typing can take a toll on your wrists and forearms so taking a moment to release your wrists throughout the day can help keep them in tip top shape. Take a moment with each hand to bend your wrists in each direction. With one hand press your fi ngertips toward the

Yoga Poses for the Workplacetop of your arm, then switch. Then bend each wrist in the opposite direction by pressing your fi ngertips toward the inside of your wrist. And then to fully release any other tension, put both arms out like a cactus and give your wrists a good rapid shake side to side, then up and down.

5. Neck Release: This stretch soothes pain at the back of your neck, as you interlace your fi ngers on top of your head and fold forwards. As you hug your biceps downward and exhale for fi ve to ten breaths, you will experience almost immediate relief.

Incorporating yoga into your life can help ease stress while making you feel better. Start with these poses and then consider integrating a weekly yoga class to further improve your overall health. To learn more about how yoga can help you manage your work/life balance, contact Allison Hetrick of One Body Studios at (562) 309-4641 or visit www.onebodystudios.com.

WHAT’S COOL IN YOUR SCHOOL

Excelling as the lead teacher of Whittier High School’s esteemed Cardinal Computer Academy since 2007, Kathleen Bailey has breathed new life into the program, exposing her students to technology careers, workplace skil ls, and community connections that have helped them develop into 21st century pros.

Having taught since 2001, Bailey was recently named Whittier Union High School District Teacher of the Year for 2015-16.

“For over a decade, Kathleen has done everything possible for her students, caring for their well-being, working with them every day and developing personal relationships to ensure the i r success, ” sa id Whittier Union High School District Superintendent Sandra Thorstenson. “She also has a wonderful rapport with colleagues and is always there to

Whittier High Tech Whiz Named Whittier High Tech Whiz Named Whittier Union’s 2015-16 Teacher of the YearWhittier Union’s 2015-16 Teacher of the Year

WUHSD Teacher of the Year Kathleen Bailey

support them. I want to commend this wonderful teacher for her commitment and congratulate her on this well-deserved honor.”

“Kathleen is truly committed to her students every day, always making sure they maintain a good work ethic and foundation in order to be marketable,” Whittier High School Principal Lori Eshilian said. “She unequivocally changes children’s lives and they leave Whittier High ready to thrive in the fi eld of technology.”

The Cardinal Computer Academy is a California Partnership Academy that provides students in grades 10 to 12 with rigorous academics and career technical education, a committed team of teachers and active business and post-secondary partnerships. S tuden t s deve lop marke tab le workplace skills in the technological fi eld and have the opportunity earn Microsoft Offi ce certifi cation as they explore careers.

“I think the most rewarding part of teaching at Whittier High is when students return and share their success stories of going on to wonderful universities and accomplishing their goals,” said Bailey, who added that the program has become popular among family of former students. “When families trust the program enough to enroll siblings and relatives in it, it gives me a great sense of accomplishment.”


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Our club LOVES the Whittier Chamber of Commerce! Their team has been instrumental in helping us get our

message out to the community; there are so many opportunities to share how well you do what you do through the Chamber. I won the 30 second Plug Pass at Wake Up Whittier and it was just enough time for me to discuss our mission of improving the lives of women and girls in our community through programs leading to social and economic empowerment, and our belief in the sincerity of friendship and joy of achievement. The Chamber has given us the chance to grow as an organization through thoughtful marketing, advertising, and face-to-face networking events which will hopefully allow us to serve the women of Whittier for another 68 years. Thank you!

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