OCTOBER 2013 OCTOBER PUBLISHED by the ALHAMBRA CHAMBER of COMMERCE Dining / Entertainment Auto / Real Estate

SECTION B AROUND life community ALHAMBRA seniors / health OCTOBER 2013 OCTOBER PUBLISHED BY THE ALHAMBRA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE dining / entertainment auto / real estate

Understanding Real Estate Gary Frueholz DILBECK REAL ESTATE 626-318-9436 Gary Frueholz is a Realtor with Dilbeck Real Estate, a past member of the Alhambra Planning Commission, and a certified Senior Real Estate Special- ist. Mr. Frueholz can be reached at 626- 318-9436 or e-mail him at [email protected]. To see all of Gary’s articles on Alhambra, visit www.garysstories.com. Gary Frueholz If the house you’re selling is haunted – disclosure may be legally required Disclosure forms are a fundamental part of a real estate transaction. These forms help provide buyers with a greater understanding and reasoned judgment of the property that they are potentially buying. In California, sellers of residential properties must deliver a written transfer disclosure state- ment in the majority of real estate sales. Transfers such as trusts, sales resulting from a court order, and transfers made to a spouse are ex- cluded from this requirement. These disclosure forms concern the specific improvement (i.e., the building) on the property and the aspects of the land it resides Downtown Alhambra will host its annual Hallowscream Saturday, Oct. 26. Registration for the costume on such as seismic considerations, neighboring prop- contest begins at 9 a.m. erties, and the potential for flooding. The category of information being disclosed is re- Downtown to host Hallowscream costume ferred to as material facts. Generally, material facts address issues that can affect a buyer’s decision such as contest, trick-or-treating Saturday, Oct. 26 structural issues, existence of mold, and property taxes. But interpretation of the word “material” is sometimes Downtown Alhambra’s annual costume contest “The event will be better than ever with the new up to debate. and trick-or-treating will take place Saturday, Oct. Zombie Category,” said Joanna Vargas, president For example, California residential sellers are re- 26 at the Renaissance Plaza, northeast corner of Main of the sponsoring Downtown Alhambra Business quired to disclose “nuisances” and “significant items and Garfield. Association. For information, phone 626-282-5767. affecting the value or desirability of the property.” The The costume contest is for participants through Registration for the costume contest begins at 9 latitude of these words really does start to stretch the the eighth grade. A Best Zombie Category has been a.m. The contest starts at 10 a.m. Prizes will be meaning of material. added this year for ages 2 and up. There will be cos- awarded for first, second, and third place in five age California has long been on the cutting edge of na- tumed characters, balloons, face painting, and en- categories plus the Family and Zombie categories: tional legal trends. And California continues to make tertainment. Trick-or-treating will take place at par- 2 years old and younger (Zombie category is ages 2 contributions in helping to stretch the interpretation ticipating businesses from noon to 2 p.m. and up), 3 and 4, 5 and 6, 7 to 9, and 10 to 12. CONTINUED ON PAGE 22B

Navigage’s new brand Sherpa guides members to the best of what’s next Longtime Chamber member Navigage is known Sherpa forms partnerships with local, regional, and in the San Gabriel Valley community for its 80 years national organizations to provide members access to of excellence in senior living. Times change, and a wide variety of ongoing events, learning experiences, Navigage is moving in a new direction to shape that perks, and services that are focused on simplifying change. and enhancing a member’s lifestyle. According to “We are looking to redefine the cultural defini- Navigage, Sherpa offers a fresh and personal approach tion of aging. Instead of focusing solely on building said Bill Platt, president of Navigage. “We recently to connecting individuals with their goals by bring- brick and mortar facilities, Navigage is setting out to introduced Sherpa — a membership club targeting ing together an assortment of social empowerment also build lifestyle brands which are in line with our Boomers and others who are always experimenting and adventure opportunities. focus on ‘crafting opportunities for timeless living,’” and asking, ‘what’s next?’” CONTINUED ON PAGE 10B PAGE 2B SENIOR NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA 10/2013

Seniors / Retirees News |Activities, Projects, Features Be aware of scam-artists, fraud purveyors using Obamacare ruses

BY DR. DENNIS MCFADDEN to beware of telephone and di- buck off the confusion of an eld- “opposing” Obamacare. When PRESIDENT & CEO, rect mail solicitors playing on our erly person. Often, dealing with you read further into the letter, ATHERTON BAPTIST HOMES common confusion about the reduced hearing and diminished you realize that this “petition” As we experience our first roll-out. vision, seniors may not know ex- asks for a “generous donation.” “open enrollment” period for the Seniors are especially vulner- actly what they have missed in One of my residents at Atherton Affordable Care Act (Obama- able to the techniques of the con those urgent television public received one of these and admit- care) this month, seniors need artist seeking to make a quick service announcements and con- ted to a measure of confusion. flicting news programs. All they Was this something official? If I know is that the whole thing is oppose, or support, the Afford- confusing. able Care Act, am I supposed to But, when an official sound- sign this and return it in the ing person calls to “inform” a “convenient postage paid en- resident that “it is the LAW that velop?” you enroll in the Affordable Care First, these are not petitions, Act NOW” and then offers to official or otherwise. Most Cali- help with the process, many will Dr. Dennis E. McFadden is fornians are accustomed to the dutifully volunteer their Social president and CEO of Atherton referendum process for ballot Security number or Medicare Baptist Homes, 214 S. Atlantic measures and may believe that number. Blvd. Alhambra. Phone him at signing this “petition” means Unfortunately, it is NOT true 626-863-1768. something to the legislative pro- and represents one more effort cess or to the next round of bal- to scam a senior through clever asking you to do so. lot measures. Do not believe it. efforts to commit identity theft. As one recent Associated Press Signing one of these “petitions” We still do not know all of the story reported: “Dear seniors, will probably not make a differ- details of the implementation of your Medicare benefits aren’t ence to anyone. the Affordable Care Act with the changing under the Affordable Instead, they are slick, direct executive branch delaying vari- Care Act. That’s the message fed- mail solicitations made to look ous parts of it and the U.S. Con- eral health officials are trying to and sound like an official peti- gress still fussing over it. get out to some older consumers tion. Second, if you examine the However, we do know that if confused by overlapping enroll- rest of the letter, you will discover you are a Medicare recipient and ment periods for Medicare and the true purpose of the letter. have your physician, there is so-called ‘Obamacare.’” The action step it actually nothing for you to do. Another related scam does not calls for is a “generous” monetary You are not required to sign want to steal your identity, and donation to some political action up for everything new, should it is legal. It simply uses official committee of the left or the right. not give out your identifying sounding language to convince You are certainly free to call numbers to any telephone solici- you that your signature is needed your Congressperson, United tor, and should report anyone on a petition “supporting” or CONTINUED ON PAGE 4B 10/2013 SENIOR NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA PAGE 3B PAGE 4B SENIOR NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA 10/2013 Joslyn Adult Recreation Center Joslyn Center full of October activities There are many educational and recre- 2. ational activities offered at the Joslyn Se- Caregiving Basics to Lifting, Trans- nior Recreation Center, 210 N. Chapel fers, and Positioning: Back Injury Pre- Ave. Check out some of the activities in vention seminar – the city of Alhambra summer/fall 2013 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15. Presented by Leisure Classes, Activities and Excursions USC Family Caregiver Support Center. Guide, available at www.cityofalhambra.org, or Powers of Attorney and Trusts — a just drop by any weekday and join in. part of the “Managing Elder Care, Trusts Some of the October activities of in- & Medi-Cal” seminars provided by Elder terest include: Law Attorney Carlos A. Arcos —10 a.m. Happy October Birthday Luncheon Thursday, Oct. 17. Celebration – 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. Stress and Seniors: Improving your 2 (at the Senior Nutrition Program – res- Well Being seminar – 10 a.m. Tuesday, ervation required). All October birthday Oct. 22. celebrants in attendance will receive a to- Halloween Lunch and Costume Pa- ken gift and many good wishes. rade – 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 31 (at the Se- AARP Driver Safety Program Re- nior Nutrition Program – reservation refresher Course – from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 quired). Come in costume and participate p.m.Wednesday, Oct.9. The fee is $12 for in a parade and costume contest. Enjoy AARP members; $14 for non-members the visiting ghouls and goblins from the “When we needed help, (check or money order payable to AARP neighboring Children’s Montessori Cen- – no cash). This refresher course is ac- ter. we discovered Vista Cove at San Gabriel” cepted by AAA Insurance and Hartford Insurance for a discount. Attendees must Luncheon celebrations are a part of the have previously taken the two-day AARP daily Senior Nutrition Program. Reserva- • Assisted Living Driver Safety Program and have proof of tions must be made one day in advance at • Memory Care attendance. 626-458-4455. Phone weekdays at 9:30 QQualityuality A Halloween craft will be created by a.m. Suggested donation is $2. • Respite Care each attendee from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Informational seminars are free unless at a gathering on Friday, Oct. 11. The fee otherwise noted. Reserve a seat in the Joslyn is $3. Please register by Wednesday, Oct. office or by phoning 626-570-5056. AT SAN GABRIEL Take a trip with Senior Outings Usually twice each month, a luxury the Nov. 8 Senior Outing to Pilgrim Place coach full of Alhambra seniors hits the from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The fee is $12. road for a Southern California site of great Join this senior community as it cel- interest, providing a fulfilling day of vis- ebrates its 65th Annual Pilgrim Place Fes- iting interesting sites, learning local his- tival. A full day of activities is planned: For more information or to schedule a tour, please phone tory, sightseeing, shopping, and lunching. going on rides, visiting craft and other This month, the Senior Outings pro- booths, enjoying the great food, and sing- (626) 289-8889 gram features visits to the Los Angeles ing along with the residents as they share County Museum of Art from 10 a.m. to the real-life stories about their world-wide 901 W. Santa Anita St., San Gabriel, CA 91776 Lic. #197606796 4:30 Tuesday, Oct. 8, work for equality, the environment, and and Belmont Shores peace. from 9:30 a.m. to 4 Registration day for December Senior p.m. Thursday, Oct. Outings is Nov. 5. The December sites to 24. Registration for be visited include Ontario Mills from 10 these two outings took a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 6, and Mission Inn place last month, but in Riverside from 12:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. phone 626-570-5056 Dec. 17. The fee for each trip is $12. to find out if there are Check out the Senior Outings registra- spaces available. The tion procedures in the city of Alhambra fee for each of these summer/fall 2013 Leisure Classes, Activi- outings is $12. ties and Excursions Guide available at On Tuesday, Oct.1, www.cityofalhambra.org., or phone 626-570- registration opens for 5056 for further information. Be aware of scam-artists CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2B port it financially. States Senator, or the President However, do not permit scam himself to voice your opinion on artists to steal your identify un- matters of legislation. You may der the cover of an official also make legal contributions to sounding telephone call. And, the candidate, political party, or while direct mail solicitations are political action committee of legal and are not attempting to your preference. steal your identity, they may use If you want to support a cause clever psychological techniques that “takes a stand” for or against to manipulate your uncertainty some public policy, by all means into making a contribution that exercise your freedom and sup- you are free to refuse to make. Free program on Dealing with Dementia to be presented Oct. 12 at library in San Marino Alhambra Chamber of Com- This free presentation will be merce members Victor Alcala, presented in the library’s Barth MSW, MSG and of Alcala Care Room. Management Services and Attor- Mr. Alcala of Alcala Care ney Justin Shiau with Athlon Le- Management Services can be gal will present a special pro- reached by e-mail at gram, Dealing with Dementia [email protected] or by and Incapacity, from 1 to 3 p.m. phone at 818-800-3367. Saturday, Oct. 12 at the Crowell Nr. Shiau, with Athlon Legal, Public Library, 1890 Hunting- APC can be e-mailed at [email protected] or by phone ton Drive, San Marino 91108. at 626-888-9035. 10/2013 HEALTH NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA PAGE 5B

Health & Medical News|Hospitals, Physicians, Dentists, Facilities Diabetics at risk for gum disease Smile Talk

BY JOHN C. CHAO, D.D.S. result. vised otherwise by the dentist need to use their sick-day meal According to the American Diabetics are advised to see or physician. plan that uses more soft or liq- Diabetes Association, there are the dentist if these early signs • Stick to the normal meal uid foods. 20.8 million children and of gum disease are detected: plan after dental work. If they • Wait to have dental surgery adults in the United States, or • Bleeding gums when you can’t chew well, plan how to get until blood sugar is in better 7% of the population, who brush or floss. the calories needed. They may CONTINUED ON PAGE 9B have diabetes. Those diagnosed • Red, swollen or tender with diabetes number 14.6 mil- gums. lion. But 6.2 million have not been diagnosed. • Pus between teeth and These undiagnosed diabetics gums. Fremont Optometry Center are especially at risk for heart • Bad breath. disease, stroke, vascular disease, • Permanent teeth loose or nerve damage (neuropathy), moving away from each other. For more information, con- kidney disease (nephropathy), • Changes in your bite. and eye disease such as glau- tact Dr. John Chao at 626- coma, cataracts, diabetic retin- 308-9104. Visit Dr. Chao’s • Changes in the fit of partial dentures or bridges. opathy, and periodontal disease at chickenswelcome.com (infection of the gums and sup- Before dental appointments, porting jaw bone). is also what the American Den- diabetics should: According to the American tal Association advises every- • Tell the dentist they have Diabetes Association, if you one. diabetes and what problems have diabetes, you are at higher Periodontitis starts when they have with infection or risk for gum disease. Infections plaque is not regularly removed blood sugar level. can make blood sugar difficult from the teeth. Plaque is a • Eat before they go to the to control. sticky film of food, saliva, and dentist. The best time for den- To avoid gum disease, the germs. tal work is when the blood Diabetes Association recom- If not removed, gums may sugar level is in a normal range mends that diabetics learn how peel away from the teeth and and the diabetes medication is gum disease starts. Brush your pockets form between the teeth low. If taking insulin, a morn- Se Habla Español teeth twice a day, floss your and gums. These pockets will ing visit after a normal break- teeth every day, look for early deepen and become filled with fast is best. signs of gum disease, and visit germs and pus. Loss of teeth or • Take the usual medicines your dentist twice a year. That extensive dental treatment may before a dental visit, unless ad- 2447 W. Valley Blvd. • Alhambra, CA 91803 • (626) 300-9251 GROUND-BREAKING DISCOVERY IN DENTISTRY* New patented treatment for receding gum line Pinhole Surgical Technique™ Restores Smiles in One Visit

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BY SHEILA YONEMOTO, P.T. form key physical tasks essential for a Statistics show that every dollar spent on No one wants to get hurt, especially specific job, to be sure that the person testing saves about $30 in Workers on the job, since it means loss of income can perform the job safely, which screens Compensation costs. These tests are usu- both for the employee and the employer, out risk for injury. For Your ally done post offer of employment, but pain, possible future change in status, These employers use proven proto- the final hiring is contingent upon the and disruption in production. The old cols done in standardized ways, and they Good Health person passing the test. adage of “an ounce of prevention is have collected enough data to show a For heavy labor positions, the failure worth a pound of cure” applies in the high rate of reliability in accurately pre- rate comes out to about 9%, and for less workplace. dicting a person’s ability to do the job heavy labor jobs the failure rate is less Some employers have been using test- safely. than 5%. Failure rate is useful in screen- ing to match a person’s ability to per- Testing is based upon job analysis. ing for a person’s ability to perform key essential physical tasks on the job. Some people are too weak or unsafe or don’t have the physical capability to perform certain tasks. Sometimes, the testing reveals underlying medical conditions unknown to the applicant. We had a prospective employee who started having high blood pressure readings on a cardiovascular fit- ness screen. His doctor found a heart condition that required immediate surgery. The test saved this man’s life. Sometimes, testing or scheduling of testing reveals behavioral issues that could make the person unsuitable for the Sheila Yonemoto, P.T., has been a job. It may also reveal baseline informa- practicing physical therapist for more tion on a person’s pre-injury status. If than 30 years, specializing in Integra- the person gets injured on the job, then tive Manual Therapy using a holistic realistic goals for rehabilitation are easier approach. She can be reached at to identify.For example, an injured Yonemoto Physical Therapy, 55 S. worker may have the goal of returning to playing tennis, when the worker ac- Raymond Ave., Suite 100, Alhambra tually had limited shoulder function at 91801. Phone 626-576-0591 for a the time of testing that did not allow free consultation and free insurance him to play tennis prior to taking the verification, or visit Web site job. www.yonemoto.com for more information. CONTINUED ON PAGE 9B 10/2013 HEALTH NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA PAGE 7B Versatile proteins could be new target for Alzheimer’s drugs NIH-funded discovery began with asking how the brain learns to see FROM THE NATIONAL INTITUTE OF HEALTH these proteins interact with each other, may one day lar level for a long time.” A class of proteins that controls visual system devel- result in effective interventions that delay, treat or even Her search eventually led to PirB, a protein on the opment in the young brain also appears to affect vul- prevent this dreaded disease.” surface of nerve cells in the mouse brain. She discov- nerability to Alzheimer’s disease in the aging brain. The Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of ered that mice without the gene for PirB have an in- proteins, which are found in humans and mice, join a dementia in older adults, and affects as many as 5 crease in ocular dominance plasticity. In adulthood, limited roster of molecules that scientists are studying million Americans. Large clumps — or plaques — of when the visual parts of their brains should be mature, in hopes of finding an effective drug to slow the dis- beta-amyloid and other proteins accumulate in the the connections there are still flexible. This established ease process. brain during Alzheimer’s, but many researchers believe PirB as a “brake on plasticity” in the healthy brain, Dr. “People are just beginning to look at what these pro- the disease process starts long before the plaques ap- Shatz said. teins do in the brain. While more research is needed, pear. Even in the absence of plaques, beta-amyloid has It wasn’t long before she began to wonder if PirB these proteins may be a brand new target for Alzheimer’s been shown to cause damage to brain cells and the might also put a brake on plasticity in Alzheimer’s drugs,” said Carla Shatz, Ph.D., the study’s lead inves- delicate connections between them. disease. In the current study, she pursued that ques- tigator. Dr. Shatz is a professor of biology and neuro- Dr. Shatz’s discovery took a unique path. She is a tion with Taeho Kim, Ph.D., a postdoctoral fellow in biology at Stanford University in California, and the renowned neuroscientist, but Alzheimer’s disease is not her lab, and Christopher M. William, M.D., Ph.D., director of Stanford’s interdisciplinary biosciences pro- her focus area. For decades, she has studied plasticity a neuropathology fellow at Massachusetts General gram, BioX. — the brain’s capacity to learn and adapt — focusing Hospital in Boston. Bradley Hyman, M.D., Ph.D., a She and her colleagues report that LilrB2 (pro- mostly on the visual system. professor of neurology at Mass General, was a col- nounced “leer-bee-2”) in humans and PirB (“peer- “Dr. Shatz has always been a leader in the field of laborator on the project. bee”) in mice can physically partner with beta-amy- plasticity, and now she’s taken yet another innovative First, the team repeated the genetic experiment that loid, a protein fragment that accumulates in the brain step — giving us new insights into the abnormal plas- Dr. Shatz had done in normal mice — but this time, during Alzheimer’s disease. This in turn triggers a ticity that occurs in Alzheimer’s disease,” said Michael they deleted the PirB gene in the Alzheimer’s mice. By harmful chain reaction in brain cells. In a mouse Steinmetz, Ph.D., a program director at NEI. “These about nine months of age, these mice typically develop model of Alzheimer’s, depleting PirB in the brain pre- findings rest squarely on basic research into the devel- learning and memory problems. But that didn’t hap- vented the chain reaction and reduced memory loss. opment of the visual system.” NEI has funded Dr. Shatz pen in the absence of PirB. The research was funded in part by the National for more than 35 years. Next, the researchers began thinking about how PirB Eye Institute, the National Institute on Aging (NIA), During development, the eyes compete to connect might fit into the Alzheimer’s disease process, and par- and the National Institute of Neurological Disorders within a limited territory of the brain — a process ticularly how it might interact with beta-amyloid. Dr. and Stroke (NINDS), all part of the National Insti- known as ocular dominance plasticity. The competi- Kim theorized that since PirB resides on the surface of tutes of Health. It is reported in the Sept. 20 issue of tion takes place during a limited time in early life. If nerve cells, it might act as a binding site — or receptor Science. visual experience through one eye is impaired during — for beta-amyloid. Indeed, he found that PirB binds “These findings provide valuable insight into that time — for example, by a congenital cataract tightly to beta-amyloid, especially to tiny clumps of it Alzheimer’s, a complex disorder involving the abnor- (present from birth) — it can permanently lose terri- that are believed to ultimately grow into plaques. mal build-up of proteins, inflammation and a host of tory to the other eye. Dr. Shatz said she hopes to interest other research- other cellular changes,” said Neil Buckholtz, Ph.D., “Ocular dominance is a classic example of how a ers to work on developing drugs to block PirB and director of the neuroscience division at NIA. “Our un- brain circuit can change with experience,” Dr. Shatz LilrB2. Currently, no drugs treat the underlying causes derstanding of the various proteins involved, and how said. “We’ve been trying to understand it at a molecu- of Alzheimer’s disease. PAGE 8B HEALTH NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA 10/2013 Karen H. Chao, O.D. Important step to solving reading difficulties BY KAREN CHAO, O.D. successfully, tutoring and other special Most parents find out their children services can become more effective. have vision problems after trying a vari- Vision therapy If you notice your child is having ety of interventions and searching for problems with reading or in school, it is help for years. In many cases, parents treats vision important to have a developmental vi- have already spent thousands if not tens sion evaluation to determine if a vision of thousands of dollars trying to help problem is contributing to your child’s their children with learning by the time problems that can difficulties. they find out that a vision problem is Most children think that everyone contributing to their difficulties. interfere with sees the same way they do, so they don’t When a student struggles with read- know if they have a vision problem or ing and learning, it is important to first learning to read not. rule out the possibility of a vision prob- The way they tell you is by their be- lem. Often this can be an eye coordina- havior. tion problem, which means that your It is vital that parents and educators child will pass most vision screenings in dational tools for reading. In general, if know the signs and symptoms of a vi- school and even at the pediatrician’s of- your child has trouble with reading or sion problem. The five most common fice. Vision screenings typically test for learning to read, getting a vision evalua- signs that a vision problem may be in- how clearly one can see the letters on tion to assess these skills from a quali- terfering with your student’s ability to the eye chart which is only one of more fied Developmental Optometrist would read and learn are: than 17 visual skills required for read- be a smart move.” ing and learning. In a recently published article on the • Skips lines, rereads lines. Dr. Karen H. Chao, O.D. has been an According to pediatrician and parent National Center for Learning Disabili- • Poor reading comprehension. advocate for the National Center for ties (NCLD) Web site, Dr. Walhof in- Optometrist in private practice for more Learning Disabilities, Debra Walhof, terviews developmental optometrist Dr. than 17 years. In addition to general op- • Homework takes longer than it should. M.D.: “It is important to remember that Leonard Press regarding vision and learn- tometric care, her services include Vision normal sight may not necessarily be syn- ing and vision therapy. To read the ar- Therapy, Neuro-Optometric Evaluation • Reverses letters like “b” into “d” onymous with normal vision ... That be- ticle visit http://tinyurl.com/NCLDVision. for Traumatic Brain Injury, Corneal Re- when reading. ing said, if there is a vision problem, it When a vision problem exists, treat- fractive Therapy, and Low Vision Services. • Short attention span with reading could be preventing the best tutoring ment may involve glasses, optometric vi- She can be reached at 121 S. Del Mar and schoolwork. and learning methods from working.” sion therapy, or both. Vision therapy In addition, Dr. Walhof said, “... in treats vision problems that can interfere Ave., Ste. A, San Gabriel 91776. Phone Just one of these symptoms could my opinion, skills such as focusing, with learning to read, and reading to 626-287-0401, or visit Web site mean that your child is struggling with tracking and others are essential foun- learn. Once the vision problem is treated www.TotalVisionDC.com for more information. a vision problem. 10/2013 HEALTH NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA PAGE 9B

Sheila Yonemoto, P.T., Dr. John Chao: Diabteics and gun disease

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5B Signs include white or red patches Safety in the workplace shape, if the diabetes is in poor control. that turn into ulcers. Smoking and wear- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6B based on job specific tasks, the injured If the need is urgent (pain or swelling) ing dentures can increase the risk of At any rate, the goal of testing post worker can return with peace of mind talk to the dentist or physician about thrush. offer but pre-employment is to match and confidence that re-injury is mini- treatment in the hospital or a special Poor healing is another risk of the the prospective employee to the job so mized. outpatient surgical setting. diabetic after dental treatment. Blood the person can safely do the job with- Staying safe in the workplace is According to the Dental Association, sugar should be kept under control be- out risk of injury. This saves him from everybody’s business to ensure good diabetics should be especially careful fore, during, and after surgery. harm and also protects coworkers from health and to minimize stress. It also about any signs of oral infections that Many diabetics complain of dry overworking while a colleague is off the helps keep the company in good finan- can stem from cavities, as well as gum mouth. This may be due to medications, job. It saves the company the additional cial health. disease. Persistent pain and swelling, or when blood sugar is high. Dry mouth expense of having an injured worker and Get more energy, lessen stress, and rid pain when chewing, sensitivity to sweet, can increase the risk of cavities, gum dis- keeps profits for growth. yourself of aches and pains. Try a no-impact cold, and hot are some of the symptoms ease, and even salivary gland infections. Other tests help employers and em- “Chinese Energy” exercise class. Your first to watch out for. See your dentist regularly and discuss ployees determine if a person is ready class, a $30 value, is FREE. Phone or visit Diabetics are also prone to fungal in- your special concerns as a diabetic. See to return to work after an injury. When our Web site for more information. fection in the mouth, called thrush. your physician as directed. PAGE 10B HEALTH NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA 10/2013 Navigage – Sherpa guides members to best events CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1B Unique to the Sherpa experience is what Navigage calls a SherpaGuide. The SherpaGuide is similar to a concierge, but offers a deeper level of service. Dedi- cated to being a member’s trusted adviser, a SherpaGuide’s mission is to discover what is important to a member and turn that information into amazing and delightful experiences, such as simple recommendations on what to do with the grandchildren, securing reser- vations at a trendy restaurant, finding special gifts, or organizing a great get- away weekend. A quick and easy way to try Sherpa is to check out SherpaDiscover at www.sherpalife.com. This is event central, offering individuals the opportunity to works. Sherpa also provides self-empow- attend and participate in a wide variety erment workshops. Current workshops of social and educational adventures. include financial planning, enhancing For instance, Sherpa is offering a “Be- work fulfillment, restoring inner peace, hind-The-Scenes” experience, giving a coping with breast cancer, and facing an few lucky attendees a rare chance to wave empty nest. the flag, ride in the pace car, and experi- There are a variety of ways a mem- ence the roar of NASCAR- sponsored ber can benefit from their relationship racing during the Whelen All-American with Sherpa, including free access to fi- Series at Irwindale Speedway. nancial and legal consultation, or advice Sherpa makes sure there are planned and insights into a new, more meaning- events for various interests. One event ful career. “Longevity has given us a great coming up is for foodies, or those who opportunity to live more meaningful want to expand their kitchen prowess. lives. As an innovative organization and It will be at Surfas Culinary District with continually evolving idea, Sherpa is po- Executive Chef Stacy Horn and focused sitioned to be the resource for those on bacon, which he calls the ultimate wishing to live their lives with more comfort food. Early next year, an event purpose and passion,” said Mr. Platt. centered around Grand Prix Dressage at For information about Sherpa, visit the L.A. Equestrian Center is in the www.Sherpalife.com. 10/2013 DINING & ENTERTAINMENT NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA PAGE 11B

Dining & Entertainment | What’s Happening for Food & Fun Grids International: Alhambra is Rich in Restaurants California cuisine meets — Dine Out Tonight savory waffle sandwiches

BY SARAH GREAR Grids International is breaking the mold with innovative, savory waffle sandwiches filled with surprising ingredients. Their soft opening took place on Aug. 23 at their new location, 1468 E. Valley Blvd, on the corner of Valley and New. Patrons are drawn to the creative menu filled with sweet waffles, salads, and the signature savory waffle sandwiches. Each The Grids features sweet and savory waffle entrée pairs perfectly with the coffee, teas, juices, and smoothies offered at the drink sandwiches and smoothies, fresh juices, bar. coffees, and teas that pair perfectly for a “Savory waffles are still a relatively new wonderful change of pace. Below are a concept to the community,” said co-owner mango (left) and a mixed veggie and fruit Jason Lin. “We want to add our own touch juice smoothies. and influence to the popular concept of savory ingredients wedged in between a new style of tasty waffles. It’s clear the restaurant is run by a group of food enthusiasts when some of the featured items on the menu include pork belly with ham and fried shrimp Po’ Boy savory waffles. The Grids Team includes (front, l-r) Desiree Gonzalez, Roxanne Prieto and Ivette Romero. The reasonably priced, between $4.49- In the back are (l-r) Lachelle Robinson, Daniel Santos, Dereck Arreaga and Chung Lee. $6.50 per sandwich, delicious savory waffle flavors served on the menu also include hamburger, Portobello burger, smoked salmon, and chicken. For the sweet waffles they serve Belgian, baked apple, fresh ber- ries, and bananas with pecan. Lighter fare includes a smoked salmon arugula salad with delicious tangy dress- ing. Each dish can be paired with shoestring onions or light, crisp waffle style fries that come regular or with garlic seasoning. The interior walls of the restaurant are painted a bright green with wood finishes throughout. The grid theme is repeated throughout the restaurant decor. “The idea for the restaurant’s name came from the pattern on the waffles,” said Mr. Lin. Some of the named menu items at The There are more than 10 employees on Grids are Fried Shrimp Po’ Boy with the Grids team. The owners share similar Hot House Tomato, Lettuce and Spicy backgrounds because they are Taiwanese Thru the month of October natives who moved to the United States at Remoulade Sauce or Pork Belly with a very young age. Black Forest Ham, Shoestring Fried As first time restaurateurs, co-owners Onions, Pickles and Sweet Apple Vincent Lin, Chung Lee, Jason Lin and BBQ Sauce. Are you hungry yet? Shawn Yeh, found out about the building that used to be a hot pot restaurant from one of their friends. Prior to owning a restaurant, they worked in several different fields: real estate, engineering, and manufacturing. The Grids has plans to engage with the community through fundraising with schools and col- laborating with local fire depart- ments to offer a special “Family Day” at the restaurant. The grand opening for The Grids is on Oct.18. For the weekend of Oct.18 – 20, customers can buy two savory waffles plus two drinks and receive one sweet waffle for free. “Come and try our signature waffle dishes,” said Jason Lin. “Are you on The Grids today?” The Grids is open from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday – Thurs- day, 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Fri- day, 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Satur- day, and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sun- day. The phone number is 626- 289-4000. Like them on Facebook by typing in The Grids. PAGE 12B DINING & ENTERTAINMENT NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA 10/2013

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Always Banquet Open Room 369 Main St. Alhambra Available Phone 626-281-6701 Not valid with 2-4-6-8 Value Menu or Complete Skillet Meals or any other offer or discount. Offer expires 10-31-2013. KIDS EAT FREE MON. – FRI. 4 PM – 10 PM (see store for detail) Avalanche employees Kristin Masada and Brian Tanner Woo serve shave ice to the community. Beat the heat with a treat from Avalanche Shave Ice BY SARAH GREAR hind the counter. While waiting for my Avalanche Shave Ice draws scores of pa- order, I browsed the extensive menu. I was trons to its Alhambra location at 401 W. delighted to see so many tasty and delicious Main St. When visiting the family run choices. shop, visitors are rewarded with fruit- and The shave ice syrup options include candy-inspired syrup flavors and a large some classic flavors, and there were a few portion of packed ice in a bowl. The self that stood out like wedding cake, Cajun service bar has more than 40 tasty syrups red hot that tastes like red hot cinnamon to sample. candy, and Li Hing Mui. The last flavor is They add a twist to the traditional shave a red salty plum candied flavor that’s popu- ice by allowing customers to pour their own lar in Hawaiian and Asian cultures. syrups. Avalanche believes in choice, so They also have several ice cream and customers can decide to pour one flavor or cookie options on the menu for customers 10 flavors. Customers with different pref- who prefer to build their own ice cream erences can add light syrup or they can pour sandwiches. Ice cream flavors include mint heavy syrup depending on what suits their chocolate chip, vanilla, green tea, and straw- taste. berry. “My personal favorite shave ice is Mr. Kishimoto grew up in Montebello. ALL YOU CAN EAT melona with vanilla ice cream,” said oper- After graduating from Schurr High School, ating partner Cliff Kishimoto. he worked as a banker. He scouted out the Some of the more basic flavors are the Alhambra location for his shave ice shop, top sellers including strawberry, cherry, and and he found that the city was helpful as watermelon. Other popular flavors with the they completed all of the planning require- community range from mango to blue ments for his new business. It took some Hawaii and tigers blood. time to come up with the Avalanche name. As I walked into Avalanche on a busy They opened to the public in August 2012. Thursday afternoon, I was greeted by the With 10 employees, Avalanche serves friendly employees. The restaurant’s inte- the community in English and Spanish. rior walls are a refreshing blue and white, Throughout the year, they have produced and one of the walls is covered with fuzzy fundraisers for local schools including Mark looking cartoon characters in a winter land- Keppel and Alhambra High School. scape. Large glass windows wrap around Avalanche Shave Ice is open from noon two walls of the 900 square foot shop look- to 9 p.m. Monday – Thursday, noon to 10 ing out to the corner of Main and Fourth p.m. Friday and Saturday, and noon to 9 streets. p.m. Sunday. The phone number is 626- All you can eat Korean BBQ With ice created in the store freezers, 282-2925. Like them at www.facebook.com/ the shaved ice is made with a machine be- 28 Main Course items served with all side dishes $19.99 Dinners • $14.99 Lunch (M-F) 68 W. Main St. (Main St. and 1st St.) Downtown Alhambra Mon.-Thurs: 11:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. • Friday: 11:30 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. – 11:30 p.m • Sunday: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Reverse Happy Hour from 9:30 p.m. to closing. 626-407-2858 Offer expires Oct. 31, 2013 10/2013 DINING & ENTERTAINMENT NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA PAGE 13B Performing Arts Center presents Inesita in Flamenco Nights Clip the Coupons The Center for the Visual & Perform- Save Money on Meals ing Arts (CVPA)presents world renowned Inesita and her troupe in a new program called Flamenco Nights at 7 p.m. Satur- day, Oct.19 at Sage Granada Park United Methodist Church, 1850 W. Hellman Main Street

Avenue, Alhambra. 245 S. Atlantic Blvd. Inesita is a Spanish dance artist who has Commonwealth N performed in all-solo concerts around the W E world including Madrid, London, 10-FWY S Liverpool, Paris, New York City, Mexico City, and Valletta, Malta. American tours have taken her to communities and colleges from coast to coast. Born in New York City, she came with her parents to Los Angeles where she was drawn to the Spanish dance because of its $ $ 99 elegance and complexity of rhythms. Fur- OFF 1 ther studies took her to Mexico and inevi- Spanish dance artist Inesita will present her Fla- 2 tably to Spain. Flamenco Nights is Inesita’s menco Nights production Saturday, Oct.19. ANY FULL WENDY’S ® new production featuring a new cast of Fla- SIZE SALAD KIDS’ MEAL menco artists in a program of the intoxi- television performances to his credit. Offer expires Tickets are $15. To request tickets, e- Oct. 31, 2013 cating rhythms of Andalusian dance, song, Offer expires Oct. 31, 2013 and music. mail Bill Yee, artistic director, at [email protected]. One Coupon Per Customer One Coupon Per Customer Emilio Dominquez has been dancing Cheese, Bacon and Tax Extra Cheese, Bacon and Tax Extra from the age of 3 under the instruction of For more information, phone Mr. Yee his cousin Alma Velasquez in Mexican Bal- at 626-230-5435 Visit the center’s Web site: let Folklorico. He began studying www.cvpaministry.com. • CLIP THIS AD AND SAVE 10% AT ALONDRA HOT WINGS • Flamenco and classical Spanish at the age of 19 under the instruction of Giselle and Blanca Luz. He has studied with Flamencos Yolanda Arroyo, Juan Talavera, Robert Armarl, La Chacha and others. Tina Love, “La Nubia”, began her flamenco journey in the year 2000, after moving to Santa Bar- bara from New York City with many years of ballet and modern dance training behind her. In 2008, she and dancer Nita Sanchez founded the performance group “Love Flamenco.” Laura Michiels, “La Luna Gitana,” was born in Bishop, Ca- lif., of Belgian and Spanish heritage. She grew up in Los Angeles and soon after moved to Santa Ana, where Flamenco dance became an important part of her life. In 2003, she began studying with Claudia De La Cruz Flamenco Institute. Guillermo Gonzlez is from the Macarena neighborhood in Sevilla, Spain, where he has performed with many Flamenco artists. He arrived in the U.S.A. in 2012. His first show in the U.S. was with the Span- ish Flamenco dancer Emili Ochando at the Barnsdale Theatre. He has also performed at the Foun- tain Theatre and can be seen at el Cid in Hollywood on Saturdays. Mr. Gonz·lez teaches Flamenco cante on Thursdays in La Crescenta. Stamen Wetzel is an experi- enced traditional flamenco guitar- ist. He participates as accompanist for flamenco dancers and singers, playing for performances and classes. Among the artists he has worked with are Luisa Triana, Margo, Chinin de Triana, Dolores Fernandez, Inesita, Teo Morca, Pepita Sevilla, Miguel de Malaga, Miguel Bernal, the Maria Elena Vazquez Flamenco Company, Corina del Sol, Robinia Aragon, and Batista. Benjamin Shearer has been an active member of the Flamenco community for many years. He is a respected accompanist and musician, having performed with the leading Flamenco artists in the Los Angeles area. He has worked as a studio musician for Capitol Records, and has many radio and PAGE 14B DINING & ENTERTAINMENT NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA 10/2013 Family Ties & Family Excursions: Seasonal events for the whole family

Saturday, Oct.5 – Annual Alhambra play, beer and wine garden, and food and St., Alhambra 91801. For more infor- Saturday, Oct. 26 – Harvest Festi- Recycling Event – 8 a.m.-noon. Bring merchandise vendors. The fee is $15, all mation, phone 626-570-5190. val at Ramona Convent – 3-7 p.m. electronic waste, Goodwill items, and ages. For registration information, Ramona’s annual celebration of the documents to shred, as well as plastic phone 626-570-3242. Saturday, Oct. 12 – Atherton Bap- Harvest Festival becomes a community bottles and aluminum cans. Get a gift tist Homes 29th Annual Country Fair event with everyone welcome. Join in certificate for a free scoop of Fosselman’s Saturday, Oct.12 – Alhambra Fire – 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Enjoy Atherton’s hot on the fun, including a costume con- Ice Cream, on a first-come, first-served Dept. Annual Pancake Breakfast and apple cobbler, eat great food, and enjoy test, music, games, raffles, prizes, haunted house, food and craft vendors, basis. Absolutely no household hazard- Open House – 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Celebrate the music and community fun for the and a pumpkin patch. 1701 W. Ramona ous waste. Granada Park, 2000 W. National Fire Prevention Week with entire family, such as face-painting, a Road, Alhambra 91803. For more in- Hellman Ave., Alhambra 91803. members of the Alhambra Fire Depart- petting zoo, and photo booth for the formation, phone 626-282-4151. ment as they host a pancake breakfast kids. The ladies of Atherton have been Saturday, Oct. 5 - Community Ser- and open house. The event, benefitting making home-made fruit jams, hand- Saturday, Oct. 26 – Nucleus Gal- vices Department - Family Excursion: the Alhambra High School Athletic De- made knitted blankets, and one-of-a- lery: “Japanese Wolf” A Yumiko Apple Days in Julian - 9 a.m.-6 p.m. partment, will feature a dunk tank, Ha- kind crafts. Funds raised go directly to- Kayukawa Exhibition/Book Signing Apple pie rules in Julian this weekend, waiian shave ice, fresh popcorn, fire ward charitable causes. Free parking at – Reception 7-10 p.m. 210 E. Main St, as the annual Apple Days Festival en- safety and CERT program information, First Baptist Church, 101 S. Atlantic Alhambra 91801. For more informa- tertains the entire family with children’s rescue demonstration, apparatus dis- Blvd., Alhambra 91801. For more in- tion, phone 626-458-7477. games and activities, gold panning, mu- plays, and T-shirt sales. Location: formation, phone 877-399-6511. sic and dancing, an antique tractor dis- Alhambra Fire Station #71, 301 N. First Nov. 1 – First Friday - 5-9 p.m. This month’s theme will be “Gratitude,” and Wednesday, Oct. 16 - Classic Vin- will feature a variety of free activities, Welcome To tage Car Show at the Diner - 5 p.m.- including face painting, free popcorn, Buy one dark. 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The play is presented at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Rick’s Main Street Cafe’s stage, 132 W. Main St., in Downtown Jay Parker’s new play is set in a London board- Saturdays and at 2 p.m. on Sundays. Alhambra, brought to you by Marini Music and Rick’s: ing house in 1925. A brutal killer is on the loose General admission is $15. Students and seniors who the press has named “The Midnight Beast,” are $12. Oct. 5: Swingin’ 8 Balls – rock-a-billy and rock while a strange Parisian tenant has rented a room, The play closes Sunday, Oct. 27. Oct. 12: Blues Buzzards – R&B a disturbed young man wanders the streets at night, For more information, phone 626-202-2859. Oct. 19: One Way Ticket – ’60s Nha Trang serves authentic Vietnamese cuisine Oct. 26: Bob’s Garage – classic rock Nov. 1: Little Ricky & the Hammer Twins: radio hits of the Nha Trang, a restaurant at • Bun Rieu: crabmeat, tomato soft drinks, water, and fresh- 471 W. Main St., has opened, soup with rice vermicelli. squeezed orange juice. There are ’60s and is frequently packed, a sign • Pho Tai, Chin, Bo Vien: free refills of the house special For more information, contact Marini Music at 626-289- that the Vietnamese cuisine is Vietnamese beef noodle. iced tea. 0241. not only authentic, but good. • Bun Bo Xao: stir fry beef in Credit cards are accepted, The menu, like the restaurant, lemongrass over rice vermicelli. $20 minimun. Take-out is avail- is small, ensuring that each meal • Com Ga Hai Nam: able. ordered is carefully prepared and Hainanese chicken with rice. Nha Trang is open from 11 presented by chefs who concen- Also small is the price per a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through trate on serving only the very dish: $6.30 for regular and $7.30 Saturday and closed on Sunday. best, such as: for large. For more information, please • Bun Bo Hue: spicy beef Beverages include Thai iced phone 626-588-2833. noodle. tea, regular iced tea, iced coffee,

The final 2013 Summer Series Classic Car Cruz and Vintage Rides car show will be presented from 5 p.m. till dark Wednesday, Oct. 15 at the Diner On Main restaurant, 201 W. Main St., Alhambra. Public invited – Diner on Main to host this year’s final classic, car show, Oct. 15 The Diner On Main restaurant, 201 “Come out to see and enjoy all makes W. Main St., has presented the 2013 Sum- and models of cool cars from the past,” mer Series Classic Car Cruz and Vintage said†John Chappell, president of the host- Rides Car Show throughout the summer. ing Undertakers Car Club of Southern The last show of the series will take place California, San from 5 p.m. till dark on Wednesday, Oct. Gabriel Valley Chapter. 15. The event is free to all spectators and “If its old and you love it, bring it out show car participants. and show it off at these great Downtown All pre-1975 vehicles are invited: hot Alhambra family events,” said Mr. rods, customs, muscle cars, modified Chappell. trucks, custom motorcycles, rat rods, and For car show information, contact Mr. fire trucks. Chappell at 626-483-9522. PAGE 16B AUTOMOTIVE NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA 10/2013 Automotive News | Auto Dealers, Repairs, Services Alhambra’s Auto Row 4th quarter news, specials Alhambra’s Auto Row serves Alhambra with an extensive selection of the finest Alhambra vehicles on the market. The dealers take pride in their passion for cars, and each Auto Biz Notes dealership works hard to provide high quality vehicles that are safe for the com- BY SARAH GREAR munity. Head over for a test drive, and take advantage of their special offers in the Goudy Honda’s 2014 Odyssey is the fourth quarter. They will guarantee per- first minivan to earn the highest possible sonalized attention from friendly staffs rating of 2013 top safety pick from the Amanda Gonzalez is thrilled to join Alhambra’s Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram as the while customers get their car needs filled Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. first female auto technician on the team. precisely. “Safety is high on the list for parents Alhambra Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, when it comes to shopping for a family and Ram is pleased to welcome Amanda vehicle,” said Institute President Adrian Gonzalez to its team. Ms. Gonzalez is the Lund. “Consumers look for models with first female auto technician at the dealer- the highest safety ratings. Honda is ahead ship, and she said she is thrilled to be there. of many of its competitors in building She has always had a passion for automo- state-of-the-art crashworthiness into its biles, and she has turned that passion into vehicles.” a profession. 1400 W. Main St. • Alhambra 91801 1100 W. Main St. • Alhambra 91801 626-576-1114 • www.goudyhonda.com 626-308-4500 • www.alhambracdjr.com

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2013 Jetta Turbo Hybrid legroom, and the largest trunk. Recently, Volkswagen Alhambra is offering the the Jetta Hybrid has been named by 2013 Jetta Turbo Hybrid – starting com- Kelley Blue Book as one of its 10 Best petitively priced at $24,995 – with sev- Green Cars of 2013. eral class-leading features in the compact hybrid sedan segment, including the best 1811 W. Main Street • Alhambra 91801 0 to 60 mph acceleration, most rear seat 626-407-0500 • www.vwalhambra.com PAGE 18B AUTOMOTIVE NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA 10/2013 Mazda5 named to AAA’s list of ‘top cars for growing families IRVINE, Calif. — The 2013 Mazda5 engine that offers 157 horsepower at today was named to AAA’s list of Top Cars 6,000 rpm and 163 lb-ft of torque at 0 DOWN! 0%APR for Growing Families as chosen by the 4,000 rpm. organization’s auto-buying experts nation- Standard features include 16-inch alu- wide. minum alloy wheels with P205/55R16 all- The award-winning multi-activity ve- season tires, power door locks and win- hicle offers an unmatched combination of dows with a driver’s side one-touch up/ LOWEST PRICE functionality, design and performance in down feature, power door mirrors with IN TOWN a just-right-sized package. 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Actual prices set by dealer and may vary. 10/2013 AUTOMOTIVE NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA PAGE 19B Ford installs 500,000th 6.7-liter power stroke V8 turbocharged diesel engine Ford Motor Co. has announced the installation of its transfer to the engine compartment and improves noise, 500,000th 6.7-liter Power Stroke® V8 turbocharged die- vibration and harshness performance sel engine, which went into a new 2014 Ford Super Duty • Engine architecture enables easier service work for F-350 Lariat pickup truck. The engine was installed yes- all major engine components, potentially reducing down- terday at Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville. time “This is a significant milestone for an engine that was • Turbocharger is uniquely center-mounted on a ped- introduced just a few years ago,” said Doug Scott, Ford estal low in the back of the valley for improved NVH Truck group marketing manager. “Demand for the en- control. gine has outpaced our expectations; our customers love the combination of performance, towing capability, and fuel economy.” The 6.7-liter Power Stroke V8 diesel engine delivers 400 horsepower at 2,800 rpm and 800 lb.-ft. of torque at 1,600 rpm, along with class-leading fuel economy while adding more fueling flexibility and easily meet- ing stringent emissions requirements. The 6.7-liter diesel shares Super Duty’s legendary reliability and dura- bility while enabling up to 24,700 pounds towing capability for F-450 pickup and up to 26,600 pounds for F-550 chassis cab. Ford is the only heavy-duty pickup truck manufacturer that designs and builds its own diesel engine and transmission combination, ensuring the powertrain will work seamlessly with all chassis components and vehicle calibrations, from concept to driveway. This approach enables Ford engineers to optimize the vehicle’s performance across the entire lineup. Benefits of the 6.7-liter Power Stroke V8 turbocharged diesel engine include: • Compacted graphite iron engine. Stronger than cast iron, the block structure is optimized for reduced weight and maximum strength to meet the demands of higher horsepower and torque • Advanced inboard exhaust and outboard intake architecture – an automotive-industry first for a modern production pickup truck diesel engine – reduces overall exhaust system volume, which leads to better throttle and turbo response for the customer; addition- ally, reduced exhaust system surface area minimizes heat

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BY RUDY LIRA KUSUMA, REALTOR® tion. Most experts agree that a recovery is under way in According to the National Association of Realtors, dis- today’s real estate market. Yet just a year ago, no one could Mortgage & Finance tressed sales are at their lowest point since 2008, when have predicted that the market would have improved as Rudy L. Kusuma, licensed real the foreclosure crisis started. Since most of the distressed significantly as it has, and that’s good news for many estate broker, specializes in properties have been sold off, they are no longer having homeowners. complex transactions repre- such an intense effect on prices. This means that non- A number of factors have led to this rapid increase in senting property owners in distressed sellers today find themselves in a much better home prices, but the outcome is simple: For homeowners disposition of real estate. He has position than at any point since the housing crisis began. significant experience in pre- who had to wait to sell their homes during the market foreclosure sales, short sales, Investors are buying as many homes as they can downturn, today may be the day they were waiting for. divorce sales, trusts, and probate. Investors know that the fundamental rule to success- Many homeowners, however, may not realize just how Phone him at 626-780-2221 or ful investing is simple: Buy something for less than what significant a shift has occurred. In fact, according to the visit www.TeamNuVision.net. you can sell it for down the road. This is certainly true of Case-Shiller Home Price Index (a composite of prices in BRE# 01820322 real estate investing, and the decline in housing prices at 20 major metropolitan area), prices rose 12.2% year over the height of the housing crisis has resulted in investors year in May of 2013. This is the biggest yearly increase in The struggling economy created financial hardships for coming out in droves and buying all the properties they prices since November of 2005, when the market was al- homeowners and many needed to sell their home as a can get their hands on. most at its peak. The result is that people are lining up to result. However, because home values dropped so pre- And it isn’t just individual investors who are buying buy homes in today’s market. cipitously, these homeowners owed more on their mort- one or two properties. Large investment firms and hedge So, why have prices increased so quickly? gages than the homes were worth. funds are buying properties too. Their intention is to rent Fewer homeowners are in danger of losing their homes. Called “distressed” homeowners, in recent years they’ve out the properties to families who need homes, and gen- When the housing crisis hit, millions of people found numbered in the millions. Today, however, these distressed erate cash flow for themselves in the process. The result is themselves in danger of losing their home to foreclosure. homeowners may find themselves in a much better posi- CONTINUED ON PAGE 23B

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DRE# 00465088 PAGE 22B REAL ESTATE & FINANCIAL NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA 10/2013 Misperceptions about vacancy: it’s not always bad BY MARK PAULSON, ANTHONY VENTI REALTORS ter because humans are still more important than money There is a misperception about vacancy. The presump- Commercial and a forced vacancy is not the appropriate call. In this tion is that vacancy is bad. Not true. Eliminating vacancy example rent maximization gives way to common sense. is often a landlord’s number one goal. Different types of vacancy Sometimes vacancy is good. Really. Real Estate Significant annual turnover is bad, of course. It’s diffi- For example, vacancy (turnover) allows landlords to Mark Paulson is a Realtor cult to make money at any property where annual turn- bring lower revenue and under-market units up to cur- in Alhambra specializing in over approaches 50%. One potential positive to high turn- rent market rents. It’s also an opportunity to improve the sale and leasing of over is allowing an owner to perform needed interior interiors. commercial real estate. He upgrades. This is only good if the upgrades bring stabili- An easy vacancy example has been a real estate zation versus continued high turnover. A tenant is $200 under current market rent. A renewal professional since 1976. Vacancy is often seasonal. Generic seasonal vacancy is offered with a $72 monthly increase (a 6% increase). follows the school year whereas families move during late The tenant declines stating the increase is too high and of a rental increase is limited. Thus, rent maximization is spring and summer prior to school starting back in fall. gives notice to leave. This unit will now be rented at not going to occur on this unit at renewal. This can be good for smaller properties, allowing an owner market rents: Whereas it would be in the best interest of the prop- to hire seasonal help to address turnover while not hav- $200 higher. If the tenant had remained, the 12-month erty owner to request an increase (thus, in essence, forc- ing to staff year round. In other words, seasonal vacancy rental income increase is $864. Re-rented at market rate, ing a move-out) most property managers will defend their can be a good thing. the 12-month rental increase is $2,400. Vacancy is good. decision to allow this tenant to remain at the current rental Consider then that not all vacancy is bad as the va- A hard vacancy example rate for another year until the person can recover from cancy event can be used to make improvements and in- A long-time elderly tenant living on a fixed income their medical emergency. crease rents on units vacated by long-term residents. Yes, breaks a hip, has huge medical bills, and is just barely This is an example where vacancy would be good from we all want long-term tenancy. Ideally, we strike a bal- keeping rent current. At time of renewal, while the deci- a purely financial perspective as the unit would likely be ance between length of tenancy and keeping pace with sion point may be kicked up a few layers, the probability re-rented at a higher rate. But in the end, it doesn’t mat- market rents. If the house you’re selling is haunted – disclosure may be legally required CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1B BY GARY FRUEHOLZ Understanding Real Estate of the word material with some of its recent disclosure Gary Frueholz laws. DILBECK REAL ESTATE Only three states require residential sellers to disclose 626-318-9436 whether an individual has died on the property being Gary Frueholz is a Realtor with Dilbeck transacted. California is one of these three. In California, Real Estate, a past member of the this is seen as a material fact. Alhambra Planning Commission, and Failure of sellers to properly and honestly disclose a a certified Senior Real Estate Special- death during the last three years on their property can ist. Mr. Frueholz can be reached at 626- result in legal action. The state of California allows buy- 318-9436 or by e-mail at ers to file a lawsuit against the seller, seller’s agent, seller’s [email protected]. To see all of broker, or even their own agent and broker for failure to Gary’s articles on Alhambra, visit disclose this. Ackley House which the New York Supreme Court ruled www.garysstories.com Conversely, states such as Texas and Arizona specifi- on poltergeists. cally codify that sellers and their agents do not have this requirement. See Texas Property Code Chapter 5.008c. So, how does one handle the issue of disclosing a haunted house? I spoke with Esther Ko, legal council of the Califor- nia Association of Realtors, on this paranormal topic. Ms. Ko said that if a seller Statue of Tautao Mo’na in U.S. Territory of Guam’s. truly believes his or her home had a paranormal is- house is haunted” would be an appropriate choice of sue, he or she should dis- words to document this disclosure issue. close it on one of the re- An example of what can happen when the paranor- quired disclosure forms. mal is not disclosed occurred in New York. Jeffrey “It (the disclosure of Stambovsky, a home buyer, sued the seller’s realtor for ghosts) just needs to be in failure to disclose a house’s haunted history in 1991. writing,” Ms. Ko said. And The seller, Helen Ackley, was a writer who had pub- she added that verbiage to lished an article in Reader’s Digest on how her house was the effect of “seller believes CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE New Listing! SOLD!

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Gary Frueholz Email: [email protected] • Website: http://gary.frueholz.dilbeck.com DILBECK REAL ESTATE • GARY FRUEHOLZ • (626) 318-9436 • Para servicio en Español llame a Maria Frueholz • (626) 318-8095 10/2013 REAL ESTATE & FINANCIAL NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA PAGE 23B Will interest rates rise this year? Some rates are already up The Fed hasn’t yet raised its The Fed has said any hikes in Securities offered through Cesar target interest rate from less than its target rate will occur only if Franco, an independent registered 0.25%, and it has promised not Wall Street On the economy seems strong representative of Royal Alliance to do so before unemployment enough. If higher rates seem Associates, Inc. Member FINRA/ reaches roughly 6.5%, which it likely to halt the recovery, the SIPC. NWF Advisory is not affili- doesn’t expect to happen until Main Street Fed could postpone a rate hike ated with Royal Alliance Associ- next year. Cesar Franco is an independent financial even longer. It also will take other ates, Inc. or registered as a broker- However, some interest rates adviser with Royal Alliance Assoc., Inc. measures before raising rates. dealer or investment adviser. have already begun to go up. For Contact him at 113 W. Main St. #228, Even though the timing and Prepared by Broadridge Investor example, according to Freddie Alhambra 91801, 626-588-2417, or size of any Fed action is uncer- Communication Solutions, Inc. Copy- Mac, the average interest rate on [email protected]. tain, it’s best to be aware of its right 2013. a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage potential impact. shot above 4% last June for the first time since late 2011, hitting bond mutual funds in droves, cally behave much like those of its highest level in almost two reversing a multiyear trend. If bonds, since their dividend pay- years. there’s less demand for bonds, ments also are fixed; their values In the same month, the yield yields have to rise to attract in- could be affected as well. on the 10-year Treasury bond vestors. Also, higher mortgage rates went above 2.5% for the first Aside from bonds, why are could potentially slow the hous- time since August 2011. investers concerned about a pos- ing market recovery, though his- Why are interest rates rising sible Fed rate hike? Bonds aren’t torically they remain at relatively even though the Fed’s target rate the only financial asset that can low levels. hasn’t? Because bond investers be affected by potential future And if a Fed rate increase were are concerned that higher inter- interest rate changes. to bring on higher interest rates est rates in the future will hurt Dividend-paying stocks with abroad, that could create even the value of bonds that pay hefty yields have benefitted in more problems in countries al- today’s lower rates. recent years; more competitive ready struggling with sovereign Immediately after the Fed’s bond yields could start to reverse debt —problems that have pro- June announcement, investers that dynamic. voked global market volatility in began pulling money out of Shares of preferred stock typi- the past. It (the disclosure of ghosts) just needs to be in writing CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22B up to 230 mph. haunted. Ackley then went on to sell her house and Consequently, buildings are constructed out of not disclose what she had nationally published concrete which is poured in place, concrete ma- about her abode. sonry unit blocks, or tilt ups. Stambovsky v Ackley (N. Y. App. Div) worked its The concrete construction absorbs the hot and way to the New York Supreme Court for a decision humid Micronesian sun all day and at night allows on disclosing poltergeists. The final court decision the heat to escape. As this process unfolds through- did not award a financial settlement to the plain- out the night, buildings make creaking and moan- tiff, but did allow the buyer to withdraw from the ing sounds. When you are working late at night at transaction and have their deposit returned. There the office or trying to sleep, this can be disturbing. was one Supreme Court justice with a dissenting Sometimes part of the initiation opinion who argued caveat emptor, let the buyer of new Catholic priests to the is- beware, on the disclosure issue of poltergeists. land was to perform exorcisms on Featured Listing Ackley sold her house to another buyer who did homes which were thought to be not sense the presence of spirits. Working with two haunted. Positive results were ex- paranormal investigators, Ackley later reestablished pected, and performance evalua- contact with the ghosts who had haunted her house tions could be tough. and was informed by them that they had left the The Internet is even helping property since it was no longer enjoyable to haunt bring order to the world of paran- the house without Helen around. ormal real estate. Diedinhouse.com is If spirits persist in illegally occupying a residence, a new Web site that will research $838,698 | Eagle Rock “Our advice makes a difference” there is another course of action: exorcism. In the the past history of deaths on a 1990s, I lived in the United States Territory of property for a fee. 4922 Onteora Way, Eagle Rock, CA 90041 Guam and became acquainted with this dilemma. 4bd/2.5ba • Spanish style, • Amazing Views Tautao Mo’na are the spirits of the ancient in- During Halloween it is easy to habitants of the Marianna Islands that include see ghosts. But if you are honestly PROPERTY OWNERS • PROFESSIONALS Guam, Saipan, Tinian, and Rota. There is a healthy seeing ghosts the other eleven respect for Tautao Mo’na and the traditions it en- months of the year in your house, PROPERTIES WANTED compasses among the islanders. do not write about it in a national publication and then omit disclos- If you are thinking of selling, I have numerous buyers ready to I entered the island as a skeptic, but by the time purchase in ALL areas - both standard buyers and cash ing it to the new buyer of your I was finished, I thought there just might be some- investors, please contact me before listing your property. thing to it. Super typhoons produce winds in ex- home. cess of 200 miles per hour on Guam. Strict build- Go to http://www.garysstories.com to PARTIAL INVENTORY – COMING SOON ing codes require structures to withstand wind blasts see more stories on Alhambra. 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In fact, nation- ing position in years. 248 E. Main Street, Suite 100 • Unfinished Construction ally there is little more than five months Rudy L. Kusuma holds a California Real Alhambra, CA 91801 of inventory available. This number Estate Broker License 01820322. For a free • Vacant Lots doesn’t tell the whole story, however. In home valuation of your home, please con- Office: (626) 281-3400 x125 ANY AREA some metropolitan areas, there is less than tact him direct at 626-780-2221, or please Mobile: (818) 802-5882 ANY PRICE RANGE a month of inventory. There are even a visit him online at www.SGVhomeValue.com. PAGE 24B AROUND ALHAMBRA 10/2013