Business Focus - August 2014

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The Quad at Whittier has been a local staple and shopping hub since the early 1950’s serving generations of Whittierites with everything from groceries to pet care, clothing to greeting cards and house wares to dining options. It is with fond memories that many of us remember Hinshaw’s Department Store, The Quad’s original proud Madame that opened in 1953 and closed its doors in 1992, but continues to be cherished by many.

It was also in 1953 that Mike and Lola Lesa and their two sons Leon and Michael moved from upstate New York to Whittier and became local fi xtures. Years later, Leon and Barbara’s daughter Krista, sister Kamey and brother Tony would regularly walk to The Quad to visit the Hinshaw’s candy counter, shop in the store’s Christmas boutique,

Quad at Whittier named Business of the Year

walk to Palmer ’s Pets and watch the ladies at annual cake walks inside the enclosed mall. In 1998 Krista accepted a position working for Terramar Retail Centers (GMS Realty) who purchased The Quad in 1996, and began her career assisting the Property Management Team. As of 2007, Krista became the Property Manager in charge of the Carlsbad based company’s Los Angeles portfolio encompassing several shopping centers, including The Quad, and immediately spearheaded efforts to become further involved in the community that has embraced the Center for half a century. As part of this endeavor, Lesa increased the Center’s presence in the Whittier Area Chamber of Commerce with marketing in the Business Focus, sponsorship of the annual Hathaway Golf Classic (which she and her Team “The Green Gophers” golf in each year), sponsorship of the annual Business Expo, attending Wake Up Whittiers and accepting the nomination to serve on the Chamber’s Board of Directors in September 2012. Additionally, The Quad participates in the Lions Sight For Kids event, Whittier’s Relay For Life with the CAPC Believer’s Team, and the City’s Eggstravaganza event

providing an opportunity to give back and become more accessible within the community.

In 2010, The Quad received the Chamber’s Whittier Beautiful Award after being refreshed with a new coat of paint in a modern natural palette, and the Center’s Whittier Friends art piece was repainted and rededicated in 2011. Most recently at the Chamber’s 100 Year Anniversary Gala in April, Krista was presented with the prestigious Business of the Year Award.

Krista comes from a family dedicated to the service of Whittier. Her father Leon is a local business owner, fellow member of the Whittier Chamber (Leon Lesa’s Handyman Service) and 20 year member of the Whittier Host Lions

Club, and mother Barbara works part time for CAPC, Inc. and is a member of the SOLA Lions. Lesa resides in Echo Park with her fiancé (to-be) Robert Denney (also a Whittier native) and their dog-children Bugsy and Grace, and vacations at their Lake Havasu home when not working. Whenever asked, she always refers to Whittier as home.

The Quad is proud to be a member of the Whittier Chamber and reminds community members to shop and dine locally.

Golf tournaments can bring people throughout the community together like no other sporting event and the Whittier Chamber’s Hathaway Golf Classic is no exception. As one of Whittier’s only business-focused tournaments, the event will feature great tournament gifts, a full day of business networking on and off the course, delicious food and creative and popular contests and games.

Whether you golf, volunteer or join us at the 19th Hole Mixer, you don’t want to miss the 36th Annual Hathaway Golf Tournament being held on Monday, September 8 at beautiful Friendly Hills Country Club.

Golf tournament provides business connections and

unique marketing opportunities

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

Golfers will play a team scramble format with awards being given in several flights including Callaway. Everyone is invited to participate, regardless of whether you are new to golf or are the

next Rory McIlroy. Even if you don’t golf at all, there are still numerous ways to participate in the Hathaway Golf Classic.

Members of the Whittier Host Lions Club were able to present 11 high school students with scholarships for the upcoming school year at their recent meeting. For more community celebrations

turn to page 5

Staff members and volunteers from Credit Union of Southern California helped to set up for the Wake Up Whittier networking

breakfast they hosted last month. See pictures from the event on page 13

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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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2014-2015BOARD OF DIRECTORS

STAFF

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

DIRECTORS

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T A X T I P S$

Richard Scrivanich

Tax Aspects of Corporate Directorships

Susie Ausdal, Union BankRamsey Ezaki, Ezaki Dentistry

Miguel Granados,Rose Hills Memorial Park & Mortuary

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

Krista Lesa, The Quad at WhittierElizabeth Martinez, Republic Services

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

CaliforniaLaurie Perschbacher, MAP Property

ManagementTom Rios, Emeritus at Chateau Whittier

Monique Rodriguez, PIH Health

Executive DirectorsCarol Crosby & Lyn Carty

Director of Public RelationsKatie Galvin

Event & Member Relations CoordinatorNatalie Saenz

ReceptionistJessica Molina

BookkeeperAmber Bookil-Lawrence

PresidentShannon Gimbel-Hammer,

Shannon G’s Flowers

Immediate Past PresidentBonnie Watje, ACRO Printing, Inc.

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

VP Community AffairsMelanie Bickley, Whittier Brokers

VP MembershipBen Greer, GM Properties

VP Business InformationChris Hardeman, DialMED Home Care

VP FinanceDavid Krake, Merrill Lynch

VP Special EventsLa Donna Munier, Friendly Hills Bank

VP MarketingCarolyn Reggio, CAPC, Inc.

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This has certainly been one of our busier summers here at the Whittier Chamber. We have so many great things happening, all of which are bringing us into the home stretch of summer with positive results and events. We successfully completed our 3rd Annual Shop Local Community Expo held at the Whittwood Town Center last month. This was an achievement beyond our

expectations as we had hundreds of representatives and local residents come to stroll the event and learn about our local businesses, while they enjoyed music, raffl e prize giveaways and tasty free food available to all. Take a look at this month’s centerfold for highlights from the event.

It’s now time to prepare for our upcoming Annual Hathaway Golf Classic to be held at Friendly Hills Country Club on Monday, September 8. Sponsorships are coming in, golfers are signing up and the Chamber staff and Hathaway committee are preparing for another spectacular golf event. The proceeds from this scramble tournament are delivered straight back into Chamber programs, seminars, information and resources to help our businesses succeed. This is one of our largest and

most celebrated events of the year, and now is the time to take advantage of the exceptional marketing benefi ts available at the tournament. The big golf ball drop is back again and is always a highlight of the afternoon. Not a golfer? Not a problem! Join us for the 19th Hole Mixer beginning at 4 p.m. for networking, prizes, awards and dinner.

We are thankful that this summer has been full of so many great opportunities to take advantage of like networking, gaining new leads and enjoying our community. It has also been a time to enjoy the beautiful California weather, our families and friends. I hope you’ve all enjoyed some of the lazy, hazy days of summer and are getting ready to gently transition into the fall season. Until next month… stay cool!

If you serve on the board of directors of one or more corporations, there are a number of tax rules of which you should be aware. In your role as a corporate director, you are considered to be an independent contractor, not an employee of the corporation. This fact has several important tax consequences, including the following:

Directors’ income and deductions. The fees that you receive as a corporate director are subject to current income taxation. However, because you are considered to be in the “business” of serving as a corporate director, you can deduct your ordinary and necessary expenses of carrying on this business. For example, you can deduct away-from-home travel expenses that relate to your duties as a director.

These are business expenses and not itemized deductions, so they aren’t subject to any limitations based on your income. However, if you are also an investor in the corporation, your

expenses may be treated as investment expenses rather than business expenses. In that case, they will be miscellaneous itemized deductions, and will only be deductible to the extent that they exceed 2% of your adjusted gross income.

Keogh retirement plans. You may be able to postpone paying tax on your directors’ fee income by making deductible contributions to a pension or profi t-sharing plan for self-employed individuals known as a Keogh plan. Deductible contributions of up to 20% of this income—up to a maximum of $52,000 in 2014—may be made to these types of Keogh plans.

Your participation in a Keogh plan would be in addition to any qualified pension and profi t-sharing plan in which you already participate as an employee. Participation in an employee plan wouldn’t limit the amount you could contribute and deduct under a Keogh plan.

Se l f -emp loyment tax . As an independent contractor, you will be subject to self-employment tax on your directors’ fee income. Self-employment tax is imposed in addition to income tax, but you can deduct half of your self-employment tax as an adjustment to income.

Self-employment tax consists of a Social Security portion and a Medicare portion. The Social Security tax is imposed at 12.4%, but only on self-employment income up to a certain amount. For 2014, it applies to the fi rst $117,000 of self-employment income. However, if you have salary income of at least $117,000, you won’t be liable

for Social Security tax on your directors’ fees.

The Medicare tax is imposed at 2.9% on all of your self-employment income, whether or not you also have salary income. An additional 0.9% Medicare tax (for a total of 3.8%) is imposed on self-employment income in excess of $250,000 for joint returns; $125,000 for married taxpayers filing separate returns; and $200,000 in all other cases.

Trust fund penalty. Corporate directors should bear in mind their potential exposure to liability for the trust fund recovery penalty. “Trust fund” taxes include withheld income tax and Social Security tax that the corporation deducts from employees’ wages and pays over to the government. When these taxes aren’t properly collected and paid over, the persons responsible for collection and payment are liable for 100% of the shortfall. Obviously, the amount of this penalty can add up very quickly.

C o r p o r a t e d i r e c t o r s a r e n ’ t automatically liable for the trust fund penalty if taxes aren’t paid. The critical issue is who had the authority and the duty to see to it that the trust fund taxes were paid. However, there have been cases in which directors were held liable for the penalty, so this possibility shouldn’t be ignored.

If you have any questions regarding the above discussed topic or any other tax matter, please feel free to give me a call at (562) 698-9891.

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The Whittier City Council would like to thank Assemblymember Ian C. Calderon, who partnered with the American Red Cross and the California Earthquake Authority to host an Emergency Preparedness Town Hall meeting last month at the Uptown Senior Center. Those of us here during the 1987 Whittier Narrows earthquake know all too well the importance of being prepared. We learned that disasters and emergencies can occur at any moment; however, by being prepared we can better ensure we survive and recover quickly. Thanks again to Assemblymember Calderon and the Red Cross for this important reminder on being prepared for emergencies

At the annual State of the City event hosted by the Whittier Chamber of Commerce, we were pleased to provide information on the many development projects underway. We welcome a number of new retailers and restaurants coming to Whittier such as Buffalo Wild Wings at the Whittwood Town Center, Dunkin’ Donuts at the former Arby’s site, the rapidly moving LA Fitness at the former Chrysler Jeep dealer site, Corner Bakery Café, Popeye’s Chicken, and Pieology. In addition to the commercial projects, there are a few housing developments in the planning stages throughout the city, including Oakmont Senior Living Facility at the former Harris Buick Pontiac GMC site on Whittier Boulevard. As City Manager Jeff Collier mentioned at the State of the City address, “Let’s make some dust!”

In other economic development news, the Fred C. Nelles site draft environmental impact report (EIR) is expected to be available by the end of the month. The community will

have an opportunity to review and comment specifi cally on the potential environmental impacts before the fi nal EIR is completed. Public hearings will be held by the Historic Resources Commission, Planning Commission, and City Council this coming fall to provide the community an opportunity to comment on the project as a whole. Brookfi eld Homes has submitted plans for a mixed-use development to include up to 750 homes and approximately 200,000 square feet of commercial development. The Council is pleased with the progress at the Fred C. Nelles site as it will provide a new major development project on the west side of town.

Many of our residents have enjoyed great entertainment at the Summer Concerts in the Park that end mid-month. The Concerts are held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Mondays at Central Park and Thursdays at Parnell Park through August 14th. Visit the city website at www.cityofwhittier.org or call 567-9430 for the concert schedule.

Congratulations to the Whittier Chamber of Commerce for another successful Shop Local Showcase last month at the Whittwood Town Center. The dedication and hard work of the Chamber staff, Board of Directors and the many businesses that participated are greatly appreciated. The Local Showcase is a fun and valuable event for the entire community that serves as a reminder to shop Whittier fi rst. Please keep in mind that sales tax generated in Whittier stays in the city, with 1% of all sales tax going directly into the city’s General Fund. This money helps fund public safety, community services, street maintenance, and other important services. For example, if you take your children shopping for back to school clothes and spend $500, the city’s General Fund will receive $5 which can help fund summer programs for youth at our local parks. Please consider shopping Whittier as you prepare for the back to school shopping season.

Back to school time is exciting for many people, from kindergarteners to college students, as well as parents and school staff. Back to school time is also an exciting time for criminals who exploit unsuspecting victims as streets fi ll up with students carrying valuables, and school parking lots fi ll up with vehicles. The following list contains various tips on making your school year a safe one:

• Be sure your child knows his or her home phone number (including area code) address, your work number, the number of another trusted adult, and how to use 911 for emergencies.

• Plan a walking route to school or the bus stop. Choose the most direct way with the fewest street crossings. Test the route with your child. Tell him or her to stay away from parks, vacant lots, fields, and other places where there aren’t many people around.

• Teach chi ldren - whether walking, biking, or riding the bus to school - to obey all traffi c signals, signs, traffi c offi cers. Remind them to be extra careful in rainy weather.

• Make sure they walk to and from school with others - a friend, neighbor, brother, sister.

• When car pooling, drop off and pick up children as close to school as possible. Don’t leave until they have entered the school yard or building. Parents please follow all school valet drop off and pick up plans.

• Teach your child never to talk to strangers or accept rides or gifts from strangers. Remember, a

stranger is anyone you or your children don’t know well or don’t trust.

• If your child is home alone for a few hours after school:◊ Set up rules for locking doors

and windows, and answering the door or telephone.

◊ Talk about what activities your child can and cannot do while home alone.

◊ Make sure he or she checks in with you or a neighbor immediately after school.

◊ Agree on rules for inviting friends over and for going to a friend’s house when no adult is home.

• Take time to listen carefully to children’s fears and feelings about people or places that scare them or make them feel uneasy. Tell them to trust their instincts. Take complaints about bullies and other concerns seriously.

• Teach your kids to stay alert when they walk to and from school. This means refraining from listening to music in both ears and always watching for suspicious persons or vehicles.

• If you choose to send your kids to school with valuables such as Ipods, Ipads, laptops, smartphones, or expensive jewelry, ask them to keep the items hidden in a backpack as they travel to and from school. They should also keep a close eye on their property throughout the day.

• If you park your vehicle at school, make sure the alarm is on, all doors are locked, and all valuables are removed from plain view.


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John Peel, CEO of Concept 7 Adoption & Foster Care, gathered alongside family, staff members, and community supporters to celebrate the grand opening of his new local

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Local realtor Gil Rodriguez with Sharpstone Realty in Whittier welcomed friends, family, chamber members and clients to

his grand opening and ribbon cutting last month

Staff and family members at the Law Offi ces of Steven Ibarra, located in Uptown Whittier, held an after hours open house to

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Local organizations and agencies will provide resources, including:

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Summer school biology students at La Serna High School are taking their lessons outside this year as they enjoyed the school’s new Outdoor Environmental Education Center (OEEC) that features a wide variety of plants, animals and ecosystems to study.

The OEEC is a football-fi eld sized facility near the school’s tennis courts that was created by La Serna High School students, said biology teacher Veronica Morales.

During the last two years, the students have transformed a dilapidated greenhouse and the spaces that surround it into a vibrant place for hands-on learning, she said. Students are learning urban gardening techniques by building and maintaining 18 raised planters with edible plants such as carrots, artichokes, beets, chili peppers, lavender, potatoes, herbs, sweet peas, leeks, onions and squash. But it’s about far more than growing plants, Morales said.

“Students built the OEEC to be a place of ongoing research and a resource for all science classes,” Morales said. “It is an actively growing lab and it will be useful now, especially as we undertake the new Common Core science standards.”

F o r e x a m p l e , b i o l o g y a n d environmental science students conducted extensive labs and research including worm farms that they used to learn about symbiotic relationships. They also grew and studied bacteria and fungi. And by raising chickens, the

students learned about integrated pest management for their agriculture work. Biome boxes allow students to study specifi c species of plants and animals.

During the last three weeks of school, the college prep biology class built a pond in order to study aquatic ecosystems. And students are hoping to create a butterfl y pavilion with 1,000 plants to assist the Monarch butterfl ies that are declining in numbers due to pesticides and the loss of their habitat.

Students were creative about repurposing items around campus for the center and raised money for the project throughout the school year. They and their parents volunteered many hours of their time to the project. The students also received donations of plants and supplies from a variety of businesses and organizations including Sylmar High School, Fresh and Easy and Cliff Bar.

But retired teacher David Karp has gone above and beyond by donating planting beds, soil, worms, and information as a volunteer expert gardener.

After learning how to conduct laboratory experiments in their center and do technical writing to document their conclusions, students said they were well-prepared for their Advanced Placement tests that are now requiring students to demonstrate their knowledge by analyzing data on the spot.

“During the test, I was able to recall what I had learned in the fi eld and apply what I had learned,” said Gillian Plant, a La Serna senior. “What we learn at the OEEC is much more comprehensive and goes way beyond what we can learn from our textbooks alone.”

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What kind of advice do you have for anyone who is new to networking?

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Create an outdoor living space with a new stained redwood deck and an overhang trellis or gazebo. With concrete pavers, a fi re pit, a gas BBQ, an outdoor dining/lounge area, and drought resistant California native plants abound, there will be little need to go inside for anything. B2B will replace, prime and paint all exterior dryrot and termite damaged wood including siding, fascia boards, eaves, gates & fences or stain them new. They can introduce seamless aluminum gutters and downspouts that lead to an Oak Rain Water Harvest Barrel which will collect rain water every winter, as well as other effi cient and beautifully responsible features.

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B2B works closely with small businesses seeking to communicate and connect non-verbally with their clients through effi cient, sustainable design and construction. Create workspace that is inviting, collaborative and conducive to the exchange of ideas, brainstorming and problem solving. Walls are movable, glass, wood or panel, white board marker writing opportunities and chalk board walls abound. Private conference rooms slide effortlessly into a large workspace with movable partitions that slide on or tuck into walls. For privacy concerns, B2B can build individual offi ces along back walls while the mid common areas are lined with long benches, standing work areas and (home-like) lounge areas.

Architects/Designers

B2B also works closely with architects and designers to manifest vision and design. They can custom build anything drawn using wood, steel, aluminum, glass, rod-iron, copper, slate, granite, clay, concrete. Whether it is furniture, cabinets, countertops, lighting, built-ins, facades, paneling, doors, gates, fences, decks, arches; if you can imagine it, they can build and install it! They can help architects problem solve and tailor their vision to meet client’s needs, merging imagination into production. B2B builds to exceed building code, manufacturer specifi cations and expectations.

Facilities/Property Managers

When looking to transition your portfolio of conventional offi ce suites into open, collaborative workspaces, B2B can help. They remove walls and ceilings exposing and updating electrical and plumbing, introduce new headers, open doorways and narrow hallways, and tailor each space with bright earth tones introducing natural, modern lighting for increased productivity. With 40 years of combined commercial construction and remodeling, B2B shoulders your efforts and care for your deferred maintenance and necessary repairs. They also perform commercial energy audits and propose solutions to reduce operating costs and improve effi ciency.

Whatever your remodel/rebuild/reposition needs are, call B2B Design/Build today for a free consultation at (866) 659-6161. Whittier Chamber members will receive a special 10% discount when you mention this article.


Golf tournament provides business connections and

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FOR THE GOLFERS:The cost to participate in the 36th Annual

Hathaway Golf Classic is only $225 per golfer ($285 with a tournament package) and includes green fees, cart, tournament gifts, lunch, awards banquet and mixer, as well as several new and exciting on-course games with great opportunities to win! Foursomes are $900, and, if you want some extra marketing for your business, become an Eagle Sponsor for $1350 (includes a foursome, 4 tournament packages, a tee sign and additional marketing). Golfers can start their day by warming up for their round in the challenging Putting Contest. Attending the 19th Hole Mixer and awards banquet is a great way to end the day and will feature the suspenseful and exciting helicopter golf ball drop, a delicious Friendly Hills Country Club buffet, exciting raffl e prizes and more opportunities to win.

The 36th Annual Hathaway Golf Classic is expected to sell out! To secure your space in the golf tournament or at the 19th Hole Mixer, visit www.whittierchamber.com or call (562) 698-9554. There are special incentive packages for chamber members who have joined in the last year! Call Natalie for more details at (562) 698-9554.

WIN $2,000 IN THE GOLF BALL DROP!

One of the most popular and exciting aspects of the Hathaway Golf Classic is the $2000 Golf Ball Drop. This cash prize game is open to both golfers and non-golfers and features the chance of winning up to $2,000! Here’s how it works: purchase a numbered Hathaway golf ball from the Whittier Chamber for $25 (or 5 balls for $100). At the 19th Hole Mixer, a helicopter will hover over the golf course and drop all 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. There will be chances to win additional cash prizes if your ball lands in one of fi ve pre-set circles near the hole. Purchase your Hathaway golf ball today – you could win $2,000! Balls can be purchased online at www.whittierchamber.com. Winners need not be present.

NOT A GOLFER?Can’t get away for a day of golf? Come

network at the 19th Hole Mixer sponsored by The Quad at Whittier. Everyone is invited and encouraged to join our golfers at the 19th Hole Mixer for only $40 per person! The mixer begins at 4 p.m. on the patio overlooking the picturesque golf course and will feature cocktails, business networking, a delicious Friendly Hills buffet dinner and a seat at the tournament awards banquet. Attendees will have the opportunity to watch the popular $2,000 Golf Ball Drop along with many other perks. More importantly, attending the 19th Hole Mixer grants you access to networking with over 150 golfers, City offi cials and corporate representatives who attend the Hathaway Golf Classic. Information on tickets to the 19th Hole Mixer can be found online at www.whittierchamber.com.

HATHAWAY SPONSORS AT PRESS TIME INCLUDE:

Tournament Gift SponsorRose Hills Memorial Park & Mortuary

19th Hole Mixer SponsorThe Quad at Whittier

Printing SponsorACRO Printing, Inc.

Cart SponsorWPOA

Lunch SponsorCredit Union of Southern California

Awards SponsorWhittier Hospital

Water SponsorCentral Basin Municipal Water District

Norwalk-La Mirada Plumbing

Photography SponsorSay Cheese Photography

Trip SponsorThe Traveling Traveler

Auction Board SponsorRepublic Services

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Greg’s Auto Body

Long Drive SponsorDouglas M. Rowan,

Cetera Advisor Networks

Sound & DJ SponsorRMH Dance & Productions

Scoring SponsorHarvey & Parmelee CPAs

Hole Hosts CAPC, Inc.

Primary Residential MortgageWhittier Brokers

Michael Seril FitnessTri-Star Construction

Nordbak’s Promotional ProductsDaniels Tire Service

Havana House

Massage SponsorRenew Massage & Skin Care

Décor SponsorA Special Event

Tee SponsorsBewley, Lassleben & Miller

Brainwaves MarketingDialMED Home Care

Dr. Wendy Kreider, D.C.LS Real Estate

Papa Murphy’s PizzaMorningside of Fullerton

Republic ServicesStar Kleaners

The Whole ChildWoodruff Properties

Eagle SponsorsMAP Property Management

Michael Seril FitnessRepublic Services

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Whittier, CA - Imagine forty years ago if you were told that lasers would replace scalpels in surgery or that robotic instruments would build cars; you may not have believed it. By the same token, would you believe that chiropractic treatments could be performed using a special hand-held instrument developed by NASA scientists; all while you were sitting in an upright position without any turning or twisting movements?According to Dr. Yani Feliciano, “This new form of computerized treatment is so gentle and effective, that it truly amazes even the most skeptical patients. It’s called the ProAdjuster and is the latest, state-of-the-art technology in existence today, and the only one in Whittier.”The ProAdjuster can safely and gently analyze and treat the spine and other joints to remove the nerve impingement that is often the cause of pains in the low back, neck, shoulder and elsewhere in the body. It also works on a variety of muscular conditions to loosen tight muscles with ease and comfort. Many patients say that it’s like getting a mini-massage. Even patients with knee, hip and foot problems such as plantar fascitis are being helped. It is also covered by most insurance companies including medicare.Dr. Yani says that “The secret to the ProAdjuster lies in its ability to deliver an extremely precise and gentle adjustment.” She says that, “Even though traditional forms of adjusting also work, people are drawn to this new technique because of how gentle it is and does not involve any twisting, especially in the neck.Many people like getting adjusted with traditional manual techniques, all of which are safe and effective. But there are a large number of

people who never get to experience the amazing benefi ts of chiropractic because they are scared to have their spines adjusted in that way,” says Dr. Yani. Now, there is no longer a reason to be wary.The ProAdjuster is perfect for anyone who has been thinking about going to a chiropractor, but hasn’t yet made that decision. Dr. Yani wants everyone to be able to experience these same benefi ts and if you have any of the following conditions, the ProAdjuster may be the answer you’ve been looking for...

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Treatment with the ProAdjuster is consistent, measurable and extremely gentle. Call Isabel at our offi ce today and mention this article to receive a FREE ProAdjuster analysis to pin-point your problem areas and to see how the ProAdjuster can help. Call within the next seven days and you will also receive a complimentary examination that can show the areas of your stress and how it’s affecting your body. Call (562) 698-1275 today to reserve your free ProAdjuster Analysis Scan. This technological marvel can help you return to a healthier lifestyle. You may no longer have to live with a persistent, painful condition. Call us today!

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"I thought living in pain was a way of life. I was taking 600 mg of Motrin 2x/day because my tailbone was so painful I could not sit. I had to lay in backseat of Jeep coming home from vacation. I went to Friends Chiropractic as a skeptic, and now I am a true believer. By the 4th visit I was becoming a new person and stopped taking Motrin by day 5. Now I can sit for dinner, I can sit through church, I CAN SIT in the front seat of my Jeep! Dr. Yani is top notch. She listens and answers questions, never ever rushes through anyone. Her staff is friendly and very professional. I'm so grateful I found them. Thank you Dr. Yani for my treatments and Isabel for being so organized. I highly recommend ProAdjuster treatments to anyone sick and tired of living in pain!” ~Jessica Moreno

Not enough people know about your product or serviceMake sure you are effectively promoting your business throughout various

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You don’t have a marketing mailing system that clearly communicates the value of what you offer

A consistent e-Newsletter or email campaign can assist with getting the message out to potential customers. Why not offer new customer specials or give them useful tips? You can also direct them to your website to view your products or services.

Your website is not set-up to do most of the work for youDoes your business have a website that properly communicates your message

about what you are selling or offering? Is there a way for visitors to easily fi nd your place of location and hours as well as ask questions? Do you have a mobile website?

Having a website that is properly set up with a user friendly layout and call to action tools allows for business owners to increase their chance to connect with potential customers, which in turn will increase their sales.

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The meaning of Sharpstone is exactly what it implies: we are sharp and rock solid. Sharp stands for focus, consistency, professionalism, confi dence and positive attitude. Stone stands for integrity, unity, agreement and creating a solid foundation. These are the core values that our family inherited from my parents and grandparents.

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AUG 147th Annual YMCA of Greater Whittier Golf Tournament @ Industry Hills Golf Course (1 Industry Hills Pkwy) 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Participate in the golf tournament to help strengthen our community. Call Bob for more information at (562) 907-6530 x20021 Year Anniversary Celebration & Art Show @ The Rusty Monk (6749 Greenleaf Ave.) 5 to 10 p.m. Join The Rusty Monk for a celebration that will include an art show, special menu, and glass giveaway. This event will run from August 1-3. Prices vary. For more information call (562) 698-5553AUG 2Household Hazardous Waste and E-Waste Roundup @ Rio Hondo College – Parking Lot A (3600 Workman Mill Rd.) 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dispose of household hazardous items such as cell phones, paint thinner, and batteries. For more information call (800) 238-01727th Annual HOT Back to School Backpack Giveaway and Health Fair @ Lee Owens Park (7930 Greenleaf Ave.) 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Hispanic Outreach Taskforce will be giving away backpacks fi lled with school supplies. Free hot dogs, chips, and drinks will be available. For information contact the Hispanic Outreach Taskforce at (562) 789-0550AUG 4 Senior Exercise Class @ Beverly Hospital – Tower Basement (309 W. Beverly Blvd.) 10 to 11 a.m. Chair aerobics for those ages 50 and older. Free. For reservations call (800) 618-6664AUG 6Ribbon Cutting @ The Joint… The Chiropractic Place (15622 Whittwood Ln.) 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; ribbon cutting at 4:30 p.m. Free and open to the community. Enjoy refreshments and business networking! Call Katie for more information at (562) 698-9554AUG 7Healthy Connection Lectures @ Beverly Hospital – Tower Basement (309 W. Beverly Blvd.) 2:30 to 4 p.m. Hypertension, Diabetes, and Alzheimer’s. Speaker: Joseph Herrera, MSW. Free. For reservations call (800) 618-6664National Night Out @ Parnell Park (15390 Lambert Rd.) 5 to 8 p.m. Join the community for an event that aims to heighten crime awareness, generate support for anti-crime programs, and strengthen police-community partnerships. Free. For more information call (562) 567-9208Twin Hearts Meditation Class @ First Christian Church, Whittier Chapel (6355 Greenleaf Ave.) 7 to 9 p.m. $10 donation suggested and open to all who are interested. Call (562) 689-0556

Every Monday: Pathways Support Group @ American Red Cross (6701 Friends Ave., Whittier), 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. FREE. Contact (562) 698-0304 for more informationEvery Wednesday: Caregiver Support Group @ Women’s Pavilion & Breast Center (101 E. Beverly Blvd.) 1 to 2:30 p.m. Free. For reservations call (800) 618-6664Dementia-Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group @ Women’s Pavilion & Breast Center (101 E. Beverly Blvd.) 10 to 11:30 a.m.. Free. For reservations call (800) 618-6664

AUG 9Outdoor Fun Fair @ First Christian Church, Whittier Chapel (6355 Greenleaf Ave.) 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. All are invited for games, crafts, face painting, food, and more. For more information call (562) 689-0556AUG 12Senior Exercise Class @ Beverly Hospital – Tower Basement (309 W. Beverly Blvd.) 10 to 11 a.m. Chair aerobics/advance for those ages 50 and older. Free. For reservations call (800) 618-6664AUG 13New Member Orientation @ Whittier Chamber office (8158 Painter Ave.) 9:30 to 11 a.m. FREE and open to all current and prospective members. RSVP to Jessica at (562) 698-9554AUG 14Bereavement Support Group @ Women’s Pavilion & Breast Center – Conference Room (101 E. Beverly Blvd.) 2 to 3:30 p.m. Receive emotional support and share your feelings with others who understand the challenge of suffering a loss. Free. For reservations call (800) 618-6664AUG 15 Senior Fair @ Cerritos College (11190 Alondra Blvd.) 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Congresswoman Linda Sanchez hosts her 12th Annual senior fair that will include free health screenings, elder law/ rights information, and more. Free lunch while supplies last. For more information call (562) 860-5050 AUG 16The Uptown Whit t ier Car Show @ Uptown Whit t ier (13000 Philadelphia St.) 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. FREE & open to the public. Enjoy live music, contests, and more. Contact WUA for information at (562) 696-2662AUG 20Wake Up Whittier @ Harmony Center for Spiritual Living(12907 E Bailey St.) 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. FREE for chamber members; $20 for non members. Network with local business professionals and enjoy your fi rst meal of the day! Call Natalie for more information at (562) 698-9554AUG 21Healthy Connection Lectures @ Women’s Pavilion & Breast Center – Conference Room (101 E. Beverly Blvd.) 11 a.m. to noon. Diabetes Wellness Hour: “Coping with Diabetes” Free. For reservations call (800) 618-6664

Healthy Connection Lectures @ Beverly Hospital – Tower Basement (309 W. Beverly Blvd.) 3 to 4:30 p.m. Menopause workshop. Speaker: Christine Chandler DNP, FNP, RN. Free. For reservations call (800) 618-6664

Ribbon Cutting @ The Whole Child Integrated School Health Center, Whittier High School (12417 E. Philadelphia St.) 4 p.m. Free and open to the community. Enjoy refreshments and business networking! Call Katie for more information at (562) 698-9554

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

Women’s Empowerment Class @ First Christian Church, Whittier Chapel (6355 Greenleaf Ave.) 7:30 to 9 p.m. $10 donation suggested and open to all who are interested. For more information call (562) 689-0556AUG 22Ribbon Cutting @ Shop the Runway (6704 Greenleaf Ave.) 12 noon. Free and open to the public for refreshments and networking. Call Katie for information at (562) 698-9554AUG 23Moonlight Movie Nights @ Parnell Park (15390 Lambert Rd.) 6 to 9 p.m. Frozen will be on the big screen. Bring your picnic basket, chair, and blanket. Free admission. For more information call (562) 567-9400 AUG 25AARP Driving Safety Program @ Beverly Hospital – Tower Basement (309 W. Beverly Blvd.) 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn defensive driving techniques, new traffi c laws, and rules of the road. For drivers ages 50 and older. $15 for AARP members: $20 for non-members. Registration required. Call (323) 725-5033

Senior Exercise Class @ Beverly Hospital – Tower Basement (309 W. Beverly Blvd.) 10 to 11 a.m. Balance and agility for those ages 50 and older. Free. For reservations call (800) 618-6664AUG 26Tasty Tuesday Monthly Networking Lunch @ The Rusty Monk (6749 Greenleaf Ave.) 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $10 for chamber members; $20 for non-members. Enjoy business networking and great food! Call Natalie for more information at (562) 698-9554 AUG 27AARP Driving Safety Program @ Beverly Hospital – Tower Basement (309 W. Beverly Blvd.) 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn defensive driving techniques, new traffi c laws, and rules of the road. For drivers ages 50 and older. $15 for AARP members: $20 for non-members. Registration required. Call (323) 725-5033Monthly Business Mixer @ Emeritus at Chateau Whittier (13250 E. Philadelphia St.) 6 to 8 p.m. FREE and open to local business representatives. Enjoy dinner, business networking and hear from guest speakers. Call Tom Rios at (562) 945-3904 to RSVPAUG 28Ribbon Cutting @ European Wax Center (15628 Whittwood Ln.) 4 p.m. FREE and open to the community. Call Katie for information at (562) 698-9554

Bereavement Support Group @ Women’s Pavilion & Breast Center – Conference Room (101 E. Beverly Blvd.) 2 to 3:30 p.m. Receive emotional support and share your feelings with others who understand the challenge of suffering a loss. Free. For reservations call (800) 618-6664

Divine Healing Clinic @ First Christian Church Whittier, Fellowship Hall (6355 Greenleaf Ave.) 7 to 9 p.m. $10 donation suggested and open to all who are interested. Call (562) 689-0556AUG 303rd Annual Elvis Extravaganza @ Whittier Center Theatre (7630 S. Washington Ave.) 7 to 11 p.m. Experience live music and entertainment from Elvis Tribute Artists. Tickets start at $25. Call Eddie Stephens for more information at (562) 818-7607

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September 5th General Meetingfeaturing Guest Speaker, Republican Nominee for Secretary of State,

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The Rio Hondo Symphony Association has set the dates and programs for its 82nd season of performing four admission-free concerts for the benefi t of everyone in the community. The fi rst concert will be A River Runs Through It on September 21, 2014;

Musica Latina will follow on November 2, 2014; Slavic Excursions then on March 15, 2015 and lastly Dreams of America on May 3, 2015. All concerts are performed at 3 p.m. on Sundays in the Vic Lopez Auditorium at Whittier High School.

The season brochure with concert programs created by Conductor Kimo Furumoto will be available August 15, 2014. For more information or a season brochure, call (562) 698-8626. Visit the website www.riohondosymphony.org for more Rio Hondo Symphony news and updates.

Local realtors Terry and Steve LaRoche are looking to give back to community service professionals by hosting an end-of-summer potluck and pool party at Palm Park, 5703 Palm Avenue, on Sunday, August 10 from 1

Carden Whittier Private School is offering a special promotion: September’s tuition will be free for all new preschool and kindergarten students enrolled by August 22 for the 2014-15 school year! For new students in fi rst through eighth

Local private school offers free tuition grade, the school is offering $100 off the enrollment fees. Carden Whittier Private School has been educating students in the community for 50 years. Please contact the school offi ce at (562) 694-1879 for more information.

Explore the excitement and passion of local art lovers on Saturday, September 27 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Whittier’s Historic Uptown Area. The festival is a place where the artisan and foodie communities can come together and be tantalized by all the senses. Share, meet, buy, eat and drink in the experience of the creative world.

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

The “Whittier Art Crawl Festival” is a one day art-a-fair to experience innovative visual artists, gifted musicians, dancing performers, and the culinary creators living in Whittier and in the surrounding areas. The festival will bring a variety of artistic enlightenment

Whittier Art Crawl Festival coming this September

Whittier Soroptimists invite you to join the summer fun

Taking a brief hiatus from their weekly meetings, the members of Soroptimist International of Whittier are enjoying socializing at their “Fun Lunches” taking place at various local restaurants. If you would like to meet some of the members in this informal setting, they invite you to join them on August 12 at noon at Scotty’s Family Restaurant, 8426 Laurel Ave. near the corner of Whittier Blvd. Can’t make it to lunch? The fun continues on August 19 at 6 p.m. at Manuel’s El Tepeyac Café, 13131 Crossroads Parkway South, in the City of Industry. Don’t miss out on their last event August 26 beginning at 12 noon at Bizarra Capital, 12706 Philadelphia St, Whittier.

Join them and get acquainted with energetic and delightful women dedicated to a mission of helping women and girls in our local area and throughout the world! These lovely ladies meet weekly at the Radisson Hotel at noon on Tuesdays and will resume their regular schedule in September. Questions? Call Jan Mericle at (562) 945-3377.

to our community by showcasing art in public places through performing street artisans, pop-up galleries, and the culinary arts brick-and-mortar.

Each participating Uptown eatery will transform their space into a pop-up gallery or will feature an artist or performer and offer great food for a pub crawl pairing. Each participating business, retail shop, and boutique will transform their space into a pop-up gallery featuring an artist, musician, or a sidewalk chalk art display. Free art and music performances will take place on multiple stages.

The Whittier Art Crawl Festival will take place on Greenleaf Avenue between Wardman & Hadley, and on Philadelphia Street between Bright and Comstock. Proceeds will help support grants and scholarships for local artists, students, and art organizations, as well as future festivals. For more information about the Art Crawl and other cultural arts programs and events, visit www.uptowncrawlers.com.

Members o f the Whi t t ie r Ar t Assoc ia t ion, a loca l non prof i t organization, will be celebrating summer with two outstanding events in August. They want to remind and encourage the community that donations to the gallery are tax deductable!

Robert Thome’s 8th Annual Show will go on from Wednesday, July 30 to Saturday, August 9. Robert Thome is an artist known for his passion to celebrate life as he sees it. His work also expresses his sincere appreciation of all things spiritual. This is the 8th time the celebrated lifetime member of the International Mouth and Food Painting Association is honoring the Whittier Art Gallery with an exhibit of his powerful and much acclaimed art. The reception for this show will take place Saturday, August 2 from 6 to 9 p.m.

Whittier Art Gallery highlights two fantastic summer series shows

The second show is a must see! The gallery’s Life Drawing Group will feature “Celebrating the Human Form” from Wednesday, August 13 to Saturday, August 23. The reception for this show will be on Saturday, August l6 from 6 to 9 p.m. This will be the premiere show of the Whittier Gallery’s Life Drawing Group and artists have been invited to show their favorite works from life. The pieces will include studies of all races and both sexes; this unique show contains outstanding drawings, paintings, and sculptures, as well as exciting work from some of the fi nest artists around.

For further information visit the Whittier Art Association and Gallery at 8035 Painter Avenue or call (562) 698-8710. The Gallery is open Wednesday through Sunday from 1 to 6 p.m.

Harmony Center hosts 5th Annual Fine Art & Craft Fair

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

Symphony celebrates 82nd year of free concerts

Terry and Steve LaRoche host summer potluck for community service professionals

to 5:30 p.m. Bring your signature potluck dish for your admission and don’t forget a swimsuit as the pool will be reserved from 3:15 to 5:15 p.m.

RSVP to Monique at (562) 907-9900 for more information.


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Project CrossFit W h i t t i e r i s a c o m m u n i t y o f coaches passionate a b o u t s h a p i n g athletes, forging fi tness and transforming lives and helping athletes achieve fi tness goals through high intensity, constantly varied workouts, small class sizes, individual attention, and by always using functional movements. Project CrossFit Whittier believes everyone possesses an inner athlete, from a grandma to a child, and is for anyone who strives to have a higher quality of life through a strong body, mind and spirit.

NAPA of WhittierRick Grainger, Owner13214 Whittier Blvd.Whittier, CA 90602Phone: (310) 6961102Email: [email protected]: www.napaonline.com/ca/whittierMore than 85 years ago, the National Automotive Parts Association (NAPA) was created to meet America’s growing need for an effective auto parts distribution system. NAPA of Whittier provides more personalized customer service, creating a friendly environment with an extremely knowledgeable staff. Today, 91% of do-it-yourself customers recognize the NAPA brand name. NAPA Auto Parts Stores are known for having over 422,000 quality parts and accessories for automotive and industrial applications. Drop by today and fi nd what you’re looking for!

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Oasis Natural CleaningRosario Ortega, Owner7028 Greenleaf Ave., Suite LWhittier, CA 90602Phone: (562) 646-6793Email: [email protected]: www.oasisnaturalcleaning.com

Finally, a home and offi ce cleaning company that provides fi rst-class service with a family-style touch. Practicing what they preach, Oasis Natural Cleaning believes in the positive effects of organic and natural living using supplies and products that are non-toxic and earth conscious. Oasis Natual Cleaning offers services that are customized to specific to your everyday needs. Their goal is to transform your living or work space into a clean, organized, and bright environment where you can focus on the things that are most important to you. Contact Rosario to schedule a cleaning at your home or offi ce.

PERSONAL SERVICES & CARE

Shop the RunwayClaudia Prado, Owner6704 Greenleaf Ave.Whittier, CA 90601Phone: (323) 684-1620Email: [email protected]: www.shoptherunway.com

Shop the Runway has the most fashionable styles in town! From formal evening wear to your traditional girls night outfi t, Shop the Runway offers clothing for every occasion. The shop is a small family business, serving you with fashion forward styles at reasonable prices.Don’t miss their community ribbon cutting at noon on Friday, August 22!

HEALTH CAREThe Joint… The Chiropractic PlaceHeidi Campos, Regional Manager15622 Whittwood Ln.Whittier, CA 90603Phone: (562) 947-8430Email: [email protected]: www.thejoint.com

The Joint… The Chiropractic place is reinventing chiropractic care by making quality alternative healthcare affordable for patients seeking pain relief and ongoing wellness. Their mission is to improve quality of life through routine and affordable chiropractic care delivered through a nationwide network of modern, comfortable chiropractic clinics staffed with experienced, licensed chiropractors. The Joint is revolutionizing the way people receive healthcare—putting the relationship back where it belongs, between you and your doctor.

REAL ESTATE, MOVING & STORAGEReal Estate Xperts, INC. Brandice Wight, Real Estate Agent801 N. Harbor BlvdFullerton, CA 92832Phone: (562) 305-0391Email: [email protected]: www.rexnow.com

The most successful home selling system is offered to you through the friendly staff at Real Estate Xperts, where there’s a better way to sell a home. Faster, safer and now proven to attract top qualifi ed buyers and get top dollar with only one open house. Real Estate Xperts offers One Day Home Selling System which is an innovative new approach that has been developed in response to new technological advances that home buyers are now using to fi nd homes. This system ensures that all real home buyers at the highest market values are aware of the property, show up on the day of the sale and pay top dollar for the home.

Membership Dues are based on employee count. Employees are defi ned as any person on your payroll working 40 hours or more per week, including the owner(s). Minimum employee count is one. Part-time employees

working less than 40 hours per week should be added up to the equivalent of a full-time employee. All employees are able to participate in Chamber events and activities to represent your business.

I. Retail, Commercial, Industrial, Sales & Service, Real Estate, Financial, Medical, Hospitals, Educational Institutions, Utilities*

II. Apartment Owners $ 232III. Service Clubs, Churches, Organizations $ 232IV. Civic Membership (non-business) $ 113

*Employees Annual Rate1-5 $3146-10 $36111-25 $42826-35 $49536-50 $56751-75 $68076-99 $804100 or more $1,046

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