Pulse Beat - Paramount Chamber of Commerce

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PULSE BEAT
September 2013
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FIESTA COMMUNITY BOOTHS:
American Red Cross
Emmanuel Reformed Church
Bianchi Theatres
Gabby’s Hot Dogs
Chapel of Change Christian Fellowship
Gus’s Deli, BBQ & Grill
Clinica Medica Hispana
Kali Churros
Domino’s Pizza
Paramount Chamber of Commerce
Paramount Chamber of Commerce
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15357 Paramount Boulevard,
Paramount, CA 90723
Rose Hills
Rosecrans Funeral Home
Paramount High School
Sky Network
St. Mary’s Medical Ctr.
What’s inside
Ask The Expert..........................10
Business Card Directory.............12-13
Business Corner.........................11
Cityscape..................................15
Help wanted............................. 5
Mayors Corner.......................... 3
Members Only...........................14
New Members...........................10
On Patrol...................................... 4
PEP.................................................7
Pregunte al Experto..........................11
Service Clubs..................................13
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B RAND N EW S ENIOR A PARTMENT C OMPLEX
N OW A CCEPTING A PPLICATIONS FOR Q UALIFIED S ENIORS 55+
OUR COMMUNITY FEATURES:
• Granite Countertops in Kitchen/Bathroom
• ADA Accessible
• Tile Floors
• Parking in Gated Complex
• Laundry Hook-Ups in Each Unit
• Patios/Balconies
• Elevator
• Forced Air and Heat in Each Unit
• On Site Management and Maintenance
• Small Pets Welcome
• Accepting Section 8
• Beautiful Garden Style Apartments
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F OR M ORE I NFO . C ALL : B RIDGET B ALLARD (562) 630-6334
(O R P ICK U P A PPLICATION /B ROCHURE A T L EASING O FFICE )
Paramount Senior Village
8421 Adams St. Paramount, CA 90723
Mon-Sat 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Email: Paramountseniorvillage@aol.com
Paramount Senior Village 55+
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Mayor’s Corner
Mayor, Gene Daniels
September is Education Month in
Paramount
The City of Paramount proclaims September of each year as Education Month
to emphasize the importance and value of
education for the entire community.
The celebration was highlighted at the
September 3rd City Council meeting when
the Council and members of the Paramount
Unified School District Board of Education
honored the 2013 Teachers of the Year from
each District school. The following educators received this special recognition:
Theresa Ybarra
Nadya Nieto
Genevieve Wilson
Rene Juarez
Mary Contreras
David Macy
Malis Pech
Sandra Castaneda
Joyce Taylor
Cecile Kim
Elaine Hoffmann
Amalia Mireles
Maria Baltierrez
Delia Kiely
Maria Conant-Leon
Margaret Barrera
Jerome McCullough
Moses Prado
Rachel Gorman
Angie Holdeman
Early Childhood Ed.
Alondra
Collins
Gaines
Hollydale
Jackson
Jefferson
Keppel
Lincoln
Los Cerritos
Mokler
Paramount Park
Roosevelt
Tanner
Wirtz
Zamboni
Buena Vista
Paramount High, West
Paramount High
Adult Education Center
Joyce Taylor of Lincoln Elementary was
also named District Teacher of the Year.
Acknowledged at the meeting, as well,
were last year’s Paramount High School
Valedictorian Jasmine Esparza, Valedictorian #2 Anthony Meza, and Salutatorian
Lucio Lopez.
In addition, the winners of the latest
Paramount Education Partnership (PEP)
college scholarships were recognized, as
were the classrooms that contributed the
most money during the Pennies For PEP
fundraiser. And, Paramount High School’s
latest round of Gates Millennium Scholarship winners were honored. Those students
– Faviola Zuniga, Crystal Estrada, Thalia
Hernandez, Xavier Aldana, and Lucio
Lopez – will have their tuition, books and
living expenses paid for completely at
any university of their choice, all the way
through graduate school, by the Gates
Foundation. Paramount High has a remarkable track record in this very prestigious
scholarship, with this latest group bringing
the total number of Gates recipients to an
amazing 17!
The commitment of these dedicated professionals to the education and advancement
of our children, and the hard work done by
these remarkable students, is commendable.
Congratulations to all!
Education and Safety Fair Coming
September 21
A highlight of Education Month is the
City’s annual Safe, Smart, and Healthy
Community Fair to be held in Paramount
Park, 14400 Paramount Blvd., on Saturday,
September 21st from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Fair will feature all sorts of information about education, public safety, and
healthy living. Booths will feature the Los
Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, the
Los Angeles County Fire Department, Paramount Unified School District schools, local
colleges, universities, and trade schools, and
a variety of health/fitness organizations.
Entertainment will be provided by local
performance groups. There will be raffle
prizes and a book sale. Plus, the City Council and Board of Education will recognize
the top students from each grade from each
school in the District.
For more information, call (562) 2202121.
Thank You, Pitch-In Volunteers
The City’s “Pitch In, Paramount” program – which offers volunteers the chance
to help their neighbors by cleaning up homes
of residents-in-need as well as do some
additional sprucing up around town – had
another nice turnout in July. Sixty-four folks
came out (including 35 high school students
and congregation members from the Grace
Church and Emmanuel Reformed Church)
to paint two homes and the bridge railings
Are you Ready
to Shakeout
Major earthquakes may happen anywhere you work, live, or travel in California. The
ShakeOut is our chance to practice together how to protect ourselves, and for everyone
to become prepared. The goal is to save lives and prevent disasters from becoming catastrophes.
So, at 10:17 a.m. on 10/17, join millions of Californians who want to take quake-safe
action when seconds count. In order to act quickly, you must practice what to do – ShakeOut is that opportunity. Register for free at www.redcrosslb.org.
Invite friends and family to practice for their safety, too! You can:
• Download a Drill Broadcast recording from ShakeOut.org/California/drill/broadcast.
• Have a “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” drill at 10:17 a.m. on October 17 at home or at work.
• You can also exercise other aspects of your emergency plan.
• Discuss what you learned and make improvements.
• Encourage employees to ask their friends, families and neighbors to register.
• Ask colleagues at other businesses to participate.
Request a Red Cross disaster preparedness presentation for your company or organization at www.redcross.org/longbeacheventrequestform and learn how to Get a Kit, Make
a Plan and Be Informed.
Paramount Chamber of Commerce
Promoting Your Business is Our Business
on Alondra Boulevard at the Los Angeles
River. Emmanuel Reformed Church provided food and drinks for the volunteers
throughout the day.
These events take place throughout the
year and focus on houses of low-income or
elderly residents that have fallen into disrepair or have code enforcement issues. If
you’re looking to “give back” to your community, please call (562) 220-2097.
LLC dba Royal Truck Body; Jayone Foods,
Inc.; Leavitt’s Metal Finishing; Marukan
Vinegar (USA); Omni Food Manufacturer;
Paramount Petroleum; Sav-on Plating; Shell
Oil Products; and ST & I, Inc..
Representatives from these businesses
were congratulated at the September 3rd
City Council meeting.
Good Eco-Friendly Corporate Citizens
Help the Paramount Library celebrate its
100th birthday with a special storytime and
art activity day on Saturday, September 14
from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. All ages welcome and refreshments will be served.
Every year, the Industrial Waste Section
of the Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles
County presents “Good Corporate Citizen”
certificates to businesses that are in compliance with industrial wastewater discharge
requirements. While more than 1,000 companies in the county are eligible, only a few
hundred actually earn this award.
This year, 14 are from Paramount (including the City itself). These businesses
have shown outstanding social responsibility and conscientious protection of the
environment by properly discharging their
industrial wastewater, which keeps it off our
beaches and out of the ocean. They deserve
a big thank you.
The other 13 Paramount companies are:
Ace Clearwater Enterprises; Ariza Cheese
Company; Durkee Testing Laboratories; Express Powder Coating; Fortress Resources,
Paramount Library Birthday Party!
Check Out the New Recreation
Newsletter Online
If you didn’t grab the City’s Recreation
Department newsletter for the fall in last
month’s Pulse Beat, you can access it for
viewing online.
The newsletter provides information
about upcoming special events in town,
youth and adult instructional classes, autumn/winter sports leagues, offerings for
seniors, and more.
Go top www.paramountcity.com, then
to the Community Services and Recreation
page, then “Recreation Programs” to find
the newsletter.
“Whenever you make a mistake or get knocked down by life, don’t look back at it too long.
Mistakes are life’s way of teaching you. Your capacity for occasional blunders is inseparable
from your capacity to reach your goals. No one wins them all, and your failures, when they
happen, are just part of your growth. Shake off your blunders. How will you know your
limits without an occasional failure? Never quit. Your turn will come.”
– Og Mandino
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With the beginning of the school year, here’s a review of the daytime truancy laws
in Paramount. The Sheriff’s Department increases truancy sweeps when the school year
commences.
Daytime enforcement focuses on curtailing the activities of minors who are not on
campus during regular school hours. According to Paramount’s Municipal Code, regular
school hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Patrol deputies issue citations to minors violating the truancy laws. This sends a
message to juveniles and assists in proactive efforts to curtail crime.
It is very important for parents and guardians to know about the potential legal consequences for any minor who is found to be truant from school.
Minors who are cited for a truancy violation may face the following:
* A fine of up to $495.
* Community service hours.
* Suspension from school.
In addition to these penalties, the parents/guardians of the cited minor may be required to accompany the minor to court and may be required to successfully complete
an intervention program.
For more information, please call (562) 220-2002.
DISPOSAL SITE
IN PARAMOUNT
L.B. Frwy-710
Back to School – Truancy
Enforcement Increases
CALL FOR HOLIDAY HOURS
As The School Year Begins, Remember Bicycle & Vehicle Safety
Commuting is a way of life in Southern California. Each day, bicyclists and motorists share the roads with hundreds of buses, trains, and pedestrians. The Los Angeles
County Fire Department wants you to stay safe during your commute, so whether you
ride a bicycle or drive a car, follow these simple tips to keep you safe while navigating
the open road.
Safety Tips for Bicycles
Bicycles must follow the same traffic rules as motorized vehicles. When riding your
bike in traffic, here are a few safety tips to remember:
• Always obey traffic signs and signals, and follow roadway markings.
• Ride in the same direction as traffic.
• Use hand signals before turning, stopping, or changing lanes.
• Ride in a straight line; do not weave in between parked cars.
• Always wear a helmet. Wearing a helmet is the law for children and adolescents under
the age of 18 in the State of California.
• Be alert while riding; watch for opening doors from parked cars.
• Riding while wearing headphones in both ears is prohibited by law.
• Always yield to pedestrians.
• In rainy weather, use extra caution and give yourself ample room to stop.
• Keep your bike properly maintained. This means checking the air in the tires and
checking the brakes and the chain regularly. This will help to keep your bike running
safely and efficiently.
• Sidewalks are for pedestrians, not bicycles.
• Use reflectors and lights, and wear light-colored clothing while riding (especially at
night) in order to be more visible to motorists.
Vehicle Safety
Because the County of Los Angeles is so large, the most preferred method of transportation is a motor vehicle. Whether you are the driver or a passenger, the Los Angeles
County Fire Department wants you to stay safe. We have offered a few simple facts and
tips to help keep you and your loved ones safe while driving.
• All children younger than eight years old must ride in the back seat of a car in a booster
or car seat.
• Everyone riding in a vehicle must have their seat belts fastened at all times when a
vehicle is in motion.
• During rainy weather, keep a safe distance from the car in front of you in the event
you need to brake suddenly. If you use your windshield wipers, your headlights must
be turned on.
• When driving, all cell phone conversations must occur while using a hands-free device.
• If using a map app, GPS system, or texting, the same hands-free laws apply.
National Night Out in Paramount
The City of Paramount recently held its annual National Night Out dinner at Progress
Park Plaza. Paramount City Councilmembers, Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard,
and representatives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and the
American Red Cross were on hand to honor the City’s Neighborhood Watch leaders
and Volunteers on Patrol.
Paramount Chamber of Commerce
Promoting Your Business is Our Business
Workshops That Help Businesses Grow
Available at theParamount Chamber
www.paramountchamber.com
(click on events/calendar)
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Chamber Happenings
Introducing New Paramount Chamber
Board Member Bill Kalpakoff
Name: Bill Kalpakoff better known as “BK”
Company: Cal-Met Services
Address: 7202 Peterson Lane, Paramount
Telephone: 562.259.1239
Major Product or Service: Recycling & Refuse
Services
How Long in Business: Since 1972
Why Did You Join the Chamber? Having
achieved the Chamber Award of Excellence,
my desire is to join as a director with the
collective leadership of the Chamber to guide
and enhance the marketing of the City of
Paramount for continued business growth and
to reach and better serve the existing business
community as well as the residents of this
wonderful City. I am honored to be affiliated
with this outstanding Chamber.
Where Were You Born? Los Angeles
Education/Training: Continuing lifelong
education of ecological garbology (it’s in
the blood)
Civic Affiliations: Paramount Lions Club
President, Contract Cities Association,
Chamber Memberships: Paramount, Downey,
Lomita, Cerritos, and Commerce Industrial
Council.
What is Your Favorite Saying? “It’s all
good.”
Latest Accomplishment/Goal: Converting
fleet to clean burning natural gas trucks.
Wild West Boots, Paramount, CA 90723 - Seeking a SECRETARY that
is bilingual in English and Spanish. For more information call (562)
630-4613 ask to speak to Magaly.
Philosophy: Open door policy to treat people
the way you want to be treated.
If You Were Granted 3 Wishes What
Would They Be? 1.) Live a long productive
life surrounded by family and friends. 2.)
Extended motorhome trip w/stops at the river.
3.) I wish I had 3 more wishes.
Diabetes Prevention Program
DID YOU KNOW?
*About 79 million American adults have
prediabetes.
*People with prediabetes are likely to
develop type 2 diabetes within 10 years,
unless they take action to prevent or delay
the disease.
*Diabetes is a leading cause of heart
disease, stroke, blindness, kidney disease
and nerve disease.
With the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program, participants work with
CALIFORNIA OUTREACH ORGANIZATION
ALEXANDER HAST (310) 926-7699,
15929 GARFIELD AVE, PARAMOUNT
WE ARE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS TO HELP US WITH HANDLING AND GIVING OUT THE FOOD & FOR DONORS WHO
ARE WILLING TO HELP US WITH FOOD OR MONEY CONTRIBUTIONS THAT ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE. PLEASE CALL FOR
MORE INFORMATION (310) 909-9019.
Now hiring, AUTO MECHANIC, BODY AND PAINT TECH.,
AND OUTSIDE SALES ACCOUNT MANAGER. Email
Heraldsgarage@gmail.com or visit Herald’s Garage 8124 E. Alondra
Blvd., Paramount.
Clubs & Organizations
You can reduce your risk for
type 2 diabetes and gain tools
for healthy living by joining
the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program.
HELP WANTED
others in a small group setting to learn
how to adopt habits that will improve
overall health and well-being and reduce
risk. The program, which is led by Terry
Griffin, Health & Wellness Director in
a classroom setting is delivered over
a 12-month period, beginning with 16
weekly sessions followed by monthly
maintenance. Lifestyle changes such
as eating healthier, increasing physical
activity and losing a modest amount of
weight can prevent or delay development
of type 2 diabetes in those at high risk
for the disease.
The next session will begin September 10
at the Fairfield Family YMCA from 6:00pm7:00pm. For information about program fees,
financial assistance or to see if you qualify,
contact:Terry Griffin at (562)423-0491 or
terry.griffin@lbymca.org
Chapel of Change
Christian Fellowship
Free Community Festival
September 28, 2013 • 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Parking Lot of 6701 Alondra Blvd., Paramount
Free Hair Cuts for Kids • Free Tacos • Free School Supplies
Los Altos Boots Inc. is seeking a BILINGUAL SECRETARY
(English & Spanish). For more information please call Maribel
at (562) 633-8044.
To place a HELP WANTED ad
please call Maria at (562) 634-3980
Free Balance and
Gait Screenings
September 24 & 26, 2013
Feeling a little unbalanced lately? Reduce your risk of
falling and sign up for these fall prevention screenings
held in the lobby of the Y.
Tuesday, September 24
10:00am-12pm
Weingart-Lakewood Family YMCA
5835 E. Carson St., Lakewood, 90713
Thursday, September 26
10:30am-12:30pm
Los Altos Family YMCA
1720 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach, 90815
For more information or to sign up, contact Beth
Freeman at the Weingart-Lakewood Family YMCA at
beth.freeman@lbymca.org or Terry Griffin at the Los
Altos Family YMCA at terry.griffin@lbymca.org.
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Contact the Paramount Chamber of Commerce
Business Resource Center
For an Appointment: 562.634.3980
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El Camino College Compton Center English
Instructor Helps Students Publish Literary Work
El Camino College Compton Center
English instructor Hiram Sims’ passion for
the written word came at an early age after
reading his first greeting card.
“When I was eight, my mom sent me
to the local drug store to pick out a card
for someone who was sick,” said Sims, an
adjunct English instructor at ECC Compton
Center since 2010. “Reading the cards, I
realized they were poems and I was immediately captured by the meaning and the
brevity of the words. I would spend hours
reading the cards and writing the verses
down; then I would adapt them with some
of my own words.”
Today, Sims inspires his students by
encouraging them to tell stories about their
own personal experiences. In his English
25A creative writing class, each class
begins with what he calls a “mood check”
where the students tell stories about things
that have happened in their lives. “I believe
other people’s storytelling and written work
help provide inspiration for any writer, so
we hear a short story from each student at
the beginning of every class,” said Sims.
Sims recalls that while working toward his degrees in creative writing at the
University of Southern California, one
of his professors, an accomplished poet,
published his students’ work for them at
the end of the semester. “I went to college
specifically to teach creative writing and
I knew that when I had the opportunity, I
wanted to help my students publish their
work,” said Sims.
In 2012, he helped the students in his
25A Creative Writing class do exactly that
by compiling their work into a book titled
“The Invisible Door.” Then in 2013, he
published “The Chopping Block” featuring
the literary work of the twelve students in
his subsequent creative writing class at
ECC Compton Center. Sims pays for the
publishing of the books himself and receives no profit from the books. Through an
outreach program supported by LA Bookshelf Publishing, he gives all of his students
a complimentary edition of the book, and
copies are also available for purchase online. The books are available at http://www.
lulu.com/spotlight/hiramsims.
“I believe my job is to not only to teach
my students how to write better stories, but
also how to be a part of the writing community,” said Sims. “It is important that I
encourage students to create valuable work
rather than simply securing information to
memory.”
His students are grateful for the experience. ECC Compton Center student and
budding writer, Linsey Shorters, was so excited to receive her copy of “The Chopping
Block.” She said she took Sims creative
writing class to fulfill her childhood dream
of publishing a book, a dream she has had
since she was five years old.
“Professor Sims has a gift for presenting information in a way that is not textbook or boring,” said Shorters, an aspiring
lawyer who also has attended Loyola
Marymount University. “His class is set
up like a workshop with students reading
their work, discussing the elements of writing, and giving constructive critiques. He
teaches his students to speak up, consider
all opinions, and be confident that what you
say really matters.”
Shorters said she plans to take another
class or workshop taught by Sims. “I would
encourage other students to take Professor
Sims’ 25A Creative Writing class whether
or not they have written anything before.
He really helps you improve and develop
your craft.”
Sims was honored as the recipient of
the Outstanding Adjunct Faculty award at
ECC Compton Center in 2012. He founded
the Urban Poet’s Society club on campus
and also routinely brings notable writers to
ECC Compton Center to talk with students
about creative writing. He is a published
poet and author, and is often invited to
guest lecture in the academic community.
Sims holds a master’s degree in professional writing and a bachelor’s degree in
English from the University of Southern
California.
BUSINESS WORKSHOP
Power of Email Marketing
Friday, September 27, 2013 @ 10am to 12pm
Best Practices, Tips, and Trends – How to do Email Marketing Well. Master email communications
with the comprehensive look at best practices and winning strategies for getting and keeping quality
subscribers, increasing deliverability and open rates, writing good headlines and content, saving
time, getting readers to take action, and more, like:
• What Email Marketing is and how it works
• How to grow your email contact list
• How often to send
• Subject lines
• How to reduce unsubscribes/spam complaints
• Content
• Real world examples of other businesses doing it well
Fee: $20
Starting A Small Business
Tuesday, October 29, 2013 @ 10am to 12pm
This seminar will get you on the right path to starting a small business with topics including:
• researching your business idea
• business plan outline
• legal aspects
• start-up expenses & financing
• general management issues.
Fee: $20
(Make checks payable to LBCC SBDC)
For Reservations:
562-938-5051 SBDC
Or jgrass@lbcc.edu
Workshops will be held at:
Paramount Chamber of Commerce
15357 Paramount Blvd, Paramount, CA 90723
*Free Business Counseling Also Available
*$25.00 refundable deposit required
Call the Chamber for more information
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5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
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PEP
PEP Classes Resume After Summer Break
In addition to providing college scholarships through the generous donations of
Paramount businesses, the Paramount Education Partnership also operates the Paramount
Petroleum Computer Learning Resource Center at Spane Park, 14400 Gundry Ave. The
Center offers a number of programs and classes for Paramount residents including the
following.
Homework Help
Homework Help is a tutorial-based program that supports a student’s classroom activities and assignments. Staff members help students approach their assignments in an
organized and informed manner.
The goal is to make it possible for students to perform at grade level. The program is
offered throughout the school year.
Homework Help is for K-12th-grade students and takes place Monday- Thursday
from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Contact the Center at (562) 220-2250 for information about
registration. And for information about volunteering, please see below.
Adult Programming
Adult Aerobics Class
A healthy lifestyle tends to produce a healthy mind. PEP seeks to provide opportunities
aimed at promoting this kind of activity. If you are looking to improve your cardiovascular
efficiency, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, coordination, and percentage of
body fat, this fitness class can help. Classes are offered Monday- Friday from 8:00 a.m.
- 9:00 a.m.
Adult Basic Skills Learning
This class is designed for adults who have basic English language skills and need reinforcement in grammar, writing, speaking, and reading. Contact the Center for details.
Parenting Classes
These provide proven strategies for parents dealing with behavioral problems, truancy,
failing grades, drug/alcohol use, and gang involvement. Contact the Center for details.
Parent Workshops
The purpose of these workshops is to educate parents on issues such as self-esteem,
eating habits, child obesity, drug and substance abuse, communication techniques, women’s
health, domestic violence, and child abuse. Contact the Center for details.
For more information on these classes and programs, please call (562) 220-2121 or
(562) 220-2250.
Homework Help Volunteers Needed
PEP is looking for volunteers who are willing to put in 2-12 hours a week as homework tutors for elementary school children at the Paramount Petroleum Learning Center
at Spane Park.
The Homework Help program is designed to aid students with their academic skills
through on-site assistance and computer-based enrichment. It is offered at the Learning
Center Monday through Thursday from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. for students in kindergarten
through 12th grade.
Training is provided and a background check is required.
Attendance at the Center is growing as more students take advantage of this great
opportunity. Consequently, PEP is searching for dedicated individuals to volunteer as
homework tutors in math and reading.
Interested candidates must have excellent communication skills, enthusiasm and the
ability to work with youngsters in the stated age groups.
Some of the duties and responsibilities of a volunteer will involve:
• Helping students understand and complete homework assignments and projects.
• Talking and listening to students.
• Modeling a positive attitude toward learning.
• Supervising students, handling behavior issues, and ensuring that students are safe when
they are in the Center.
For more information on becoming a Homework Help volunteer, please call (562)
220-2132 or e-mail Suleyma Rosales at srosales@paramountcity.com. Or you can stop
by the Community Services and Recreation Department at 15300 Downey Ave. to pick
up an application.
You can really make a difference in somebody’s life when you volunteer your time
and expertise.
Lions Club, the “Angels” of Paramount
HOURS
Mon. - Fri. 6:30am - 5:00pm
Sat. 7:00am - 4:00pm
Delivery Available 5 Days
15101 Paramount Blvd.
Paramount, CA 90723
562-633-1143
Special thanks go to the Paramount Lions Club who continued their tradition this year of
providing free tickets to an Angels game for kids in the City’s summer day camp. The Lions
made it possible for about 100 day-campers to attend a game in July. The club is dedicated
to helping the youth of Paramount, and their efforts are very much appreciated.
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PERFORMING AT THE
PARAMOUNT CHAMBER FIESTA
SEPTEMBER 20,21 &22
FRIDAY,
SEPTEMBER 20TH - 6:00 PM
www.jazzangel.org
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH – 7:20 PM
FRIDAY,
SEPTEMBER 20TH – 8:40 PM
&
SUNDAY,
SEPTEMBER 22ND – 8:40 PM
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ND – 7:20 PM
Annabelle Orozco
&
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21ST – 6:00PM
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21ST – 7:20 PM
Paramount Chamber of Commerce
2013 Paramount Fiesta
September 20, 21 & 22
Friday: 5pm - 11pm • Saturday: 3pm - 11pm • Sunday: 3pm - 10pm
(hours subject to change without notice)
Unlimited ride passes not sold after 8:30pm. Passes expire at 10:00pm.
Paramount Entertainment Center
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ND – 6:00 PM
$5 Off
Unlimited Ride Pass
Regular Ticket Price $25
Good Friday, September 20 &
Saturday September 21, Only
no passes sold after 8:30pm
(One Discount Per Person • Pass expires at 10:00 pm)
(at the corner of All America City Way & Paramount Blvd.)
Live Entertainment • Carnival Rides
Food Booths • Community Booths
DISCOUNT PRE-SALE TICKETS SOLD AT
CHAMBER OFFICE UNTIL FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
Major Sponsors:
Clinica Medica Hispana &
Chapel of Change Christian Fellowship
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Ask The Expert
Future Dreams Take Financial Planning Web Filtering
By Maria F. Galli
State Farm Insurance
562-817-5620
I have never met a mom who wasn’t
working – or any other woman for that
matter. More than ever before women
are handling their own or their family’s
finances. It’s not about what you have;
it’s what you do with it to secure your
future.
We all have unique needs and resources, but everyone wants to protect
what they’ve worked so hard to acquire.
It’s all about taking what you have, making the most of it, and building a solid
financial future that is uniquely yours.
A woman has different financial needs
than a man. Everyone must face the
good news that women live longer and
the potentially bad news that they will
spend more years in retirement than the
last generation.
Why is that bad news? More years
in retirement could mean potentially
outliving your nest egg. Women, having greater life expectancies than men,
must place a greater emphasis on planning for retirement and long term care
to ensure they have saved enough to
last through their golden years. That’s
why State Farm has a special website
just for women called the State Farm
Red Portfolio (sfredportfolio.com). It’s
all about you, your finances, and your
dreams for the future, and how to make
the most of what you have.
Whether you want to buy a new
home, fund a child’s education, protect
your business interests, or save for a
comfortable retirement, sfredportfolio.
com is a great place to start.
But it’s just a start. You should work
with a trusted professional who can be
your long-term resource for help with
your financial goals. Schedule a meeting
to explore your goals and begin building
a road map for your financial future. It’s
never too late or too early to start securing your financial future. The sooner you
develop a plan that fits your situation,
the more likely you are to achieve your
goals and be able to do the things you
really want to do when you retire.
So why wait? The clock is ticking
and it is time to set your goals and
achieve them! Remember, it’s not what
you have; it’s what you do with it that
can make all the difference.
Make sure to contact your local
insurance and financial service professional for more information!
THE 4 C’S OF MORTGAGE LENDING
Rene Ramos
International City Mortgage, Inc.
310-386-1693
Have you or anyone you know recently been denied a home loan and
wondered why?
The answers could be as simple as a
multiple choice quiz: #1. C, #2. C, #3.
C, #4. C.
#1. Credit
Pulling a credit report to look at the
history of a customer’s ability to pay
back and manage their debt. A credit
report will also provide payment history,
credit limits, limit-to- debt balances, derogatories, such as collection accounts
and public records like bankruptcies and
foreclosures.
#2. Capital
This consists of verifying all types
assets such as: checking and savings
accounts, investments, other properties, 401K’s, stock, bonds, etc. Having
assets will allow a bank to determine
and calculate “reserves.” Most banks
require reserves, which are sources of
DART LEAGUES
MON. & WED.
funds that can be readily available to pay
off debt and/or help continue making a
mortgage payment on time in case of
an emergency.
#3. Collateral
In mortgage lending, collateral is
determined by the amount of down payment when buying a home or the amount
of equity when refinancing a home. The
property will serve as a form of security in case the customer can no longer
continue to make payments. In today’s
market you see a lot of collateral being
sold and referred to as “foreclosures” or
“REO’s” (real estate owned).
#4. Capacity
Arguably the most important “C” of
all: can a customer pay back the debt
they are applying for? To determine
this capacity, income and employment
history will be thoroughly examined.
Having a loan officer in your corner
that understands the four C’s of lending
will make a world of difference in your
home loan process.
In October I will outline down payment assistance programs.
OPEN POOL TOURNAMENTS
FRIDAY & SATURDAYS
2-DRINK MINIMUM
James Watson
Komputers 4 R Kids, Inc.
(562) 860-7463
So you just got your new $1500 laptop
with a sleek look and impressive specs.
You take it home and immediately start
pondering how to personalize and enhance
your new computer. “Should I get a screen
protector to keep dust and prints off the
monitor?” “Should I buy stickers to accessorize an otherwise unoriginal exterior?”
While these may be valid concerns, the
best initial move is definitely to beef up
your computer’s web filtering functions.
After all, what good is your fancy laptop
if it’s infected with a fatal malware and
damaged beyond repair? Moreover, the Internet is also home to harmful content that
can influence and corrupt the innocence
of young children. The bottom line is, effective web filtering is extremely crucial
to protecting your children, maintaining a
healthy personal computer, and ensuring
a safe, comfortable lifestyle.
If you have children, you know exactly
what I’m talking about when I say the Internet is a dangerous place for youngsters,
especially for preteens and adolescents.
Unfiltered web browsing can yield numerous sites that contain destructive materials
such as pornography, drugs/alcohol, violence, and hateful messages. Needless to
say, these contents are detrimental to the
health and mental wellbeing of children;
research has shown that such malicious
exposure may lead to trauma, depression, and increased violent tendencies.
Therefore, it is absolutely crucial for PC
owners to set up proper filtering software
to ensure that the content our children are
viewing are clean, appropriate, and safe.
As parents, it is our duty, our obligation,
to protect the next generation, and one of
the best and easiest ways to do so is to
maintain constructive web security.
Moreover, appropriate web filtering
can drastically reduce the chances of
virus infection on your PC. Nowadays,
malware, Trojans, and adware are rampant
on the Web. Whether they are concealed
as pop-ups, disguised as sidebar ads, or
masked within a spam email, viruses have
innumerable ways of slipping by even the
keenest of eyes and infecting our beloved
computers. Therefore, the best way to effectively strengthen our PCs’ defenses is
through good-ol’-fashioned web filtering.
With the fortification of strong, up-to-date
anti-virus software, our computers can
finally trek through the Internet realm
without the worry of an impending malicious infection.
With your children and your PC safely
secured, you will feel much more at ease
too. After all, having an unprotected
computer can actually cause considerable
stress simply due to the fact that the user
is constantly susceptible to viral attacks
and breaches, and not to mention uncensored material. After taking the necessary
precautions of web filtering, you will feel
safer and more comfortable. Ultimately,
something as simple as web filtering can
bring about things so invaluable as protection, security, and peace of mind.
So now that I have explained why you
should get web filtering for you computers, you may be wondering, “Well, just
how do I go about doing that?” Thankfully, there is an extremely easy way:
all you need to do is search “K9 Web
Filtering” and download the free software.
No cost, no hassle, and no more Internet
threats; safe web browsing is just a few
clicks away.
September 2013 Paramount Pulse Beat
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Business Corner
10 Tips for Using Technology to Rethink Your Business
How are you using technology in your
small business? Sure, you probably use a
computer and a mobile phone, but are you
truly harnessing the power of technology to
help your business grow? Here are 10 ways
technology can reenergize your business
to help grow your customer base, improve
productivity and increase efficiency.
1. Put your business in the cloud. Popular cloud storage services like Dropbox,
Microsoft SkyDrive or Google Drive store
your documents and data online (rather
than on your computer’s hard drive), keeping information secure and letting you
access files anywhere, from any computer.
Use the cloud to create different folders
for different projects or team members;
collaborate with employees, contractors
or partners; and share files or images that
are too big to email.
2. Market with social media. Does your
business depend on local customers? Use social media tools to drive traffic to your door.
Get listed on Yelp!, use a social check-in
tool like Foursquare, and list your business
on Google Places so people can easily find
you and get directions to your location. Do
you provide a service like plumbing or landscaping? Get listed on Angie’s List. Always
encourage customers to leave reviews after
visiting your store, using your services or
finishing a meal in your restaurant. To keep
all your listings up to date, use a service like
Locu that lets you manage all your online
business information in one place.
3. Reach out with email. According to
Convince and Convert, last year 44 percent of
email users made at least one purchase based
on a promotional email. Once customers
opt-in to receive your emails, send a monthly
newsletter, alerts about sales or new products,
or special offers. Email success is all about
frequency and follow-up. Contact your local
SBDC to get help setting up an email marketing account and determining the best way to
reach out to your customer base.
4. Sell online. Do you have a retail
store? Expand your customer base by selling your products online, either through
an ecommerce website of your own, or
through larger online marketplaces such as
the Amazon Marketplace, eBay or Etsy. Do
you own a restaurant? Use an online service
such as GrubHub, Seamless or iMenu360
that lets customers place orders online for
pickup or delivery.
5. Enhance customer service. Save customers time and hassle by answering their
most frequently asked questions on your
business website and voicemail. This can
include maps or directions to your business;
hours of operation; information about shipping and returns; menu items and specials;
or whatever customers ask you most.
6. Connect with prospects and partners.
For a smart alternative to time-consuming
and costly business trips, use solutions like
Skype, GoToMeeting or WebEx to hold
voice conference calls or videoconferences
with customers and clients.
7. Get organized with project management software. If your small company outsources to contractors, tracking who’s doing
what and when can be a major headache.
Simplify things with project management
tools like BaseCamp, Zoho or Asana, which
let you create and assign tasks, collaborate
on projects and track everyone’s progress.
8. Simplify scheduling. Does your
business require setting appointments with
customers? Eliminate phone tag by using
scheduling tools like FullSlate, Genbook or
BookFresh, which enable clients to schedule their own appointments online at their
convenience.
9. Understand your customers. Got a
website? Great! Now sign up for Google
Analytics (it’s free) and get reports that
show where your website visitors are coming from—including what sites drive them
to yours, what cities they live in, how long
they spend on your site, what pages they
look at and more.
10. Get paid instantly, anywhere. Do you
serve customers at their homes or offices, or
sell products on the go at farmers’ markets
or events? Mobile payment tools such as
Square, Intuit GoPayment and PayPal Here,
which work with your smartphone or tablet
computer, make life easier for both you
and your customers by letting you accept
noncash payments on the spot.
Rieva Lesonsky is CEO of GrowBiz
Media, a content and consulting company
that helps entrepreneurs start and grow their
businesses. Before launching her business,
she was Editorial Director of Entrepreneur
Magazine. Rieva Lesonsky also works with
the Los Angeles Regional Small Business
Development Center Network. The SBDC is
a group of successful small business owners
helping fellow entrepreneurs start, sustain,
and grow their business through low-cost
workshops and free one-on-one consulting
in business planning, finance, marketing,
and various other specialty areas (Spanish
speaking consultants available). To make
an appointment call: (562) 938-5100, or
email: sbdcinfo@lbcc.edu
Pregunte al Experto
COMO IDENTIFICAR SI TU HIJO/A
ESTA CONSUMIENDO DROGAS
PLAN DE ACCION DE SEIS PASOS
DK Counseling (323) 251-7511
David y Klaudette
Hola queridos lectores de nuevo aquí saludándolos, esperando
que hayan tenido un lindo mes. La
edición pasada platicamos sobre
el paso numero uno y hablamos
sobre el amor, el ingrediente primordial e insustituible en nuestro
hogar y por ende en nuestra sociedad. El amar a nuestros adolescentes de manera incondicional
es el primer paso para que ellos se
sientan aceptados y comprendidos.
Las dos palabra más poderosas en
cualquier idioma son: TE AMO
El paso a seguir es el #2 comencemos:
PASO #2 ESTABLECER REGLAS Y
ESPERAR EL ÉXITO A CAMBIO
Para establecer reglas en
nuestro hogar se recomienda
primeramente ganarnos el respeto
de nuestros hijos y predicar con
el ejemplo. Debemos ser padres
responsables, amorosos y a la vez
firmes para ganarnos el derecho
de ser escuchados. Recordemos
que nuestros hijos son nuestros
primeros jueces y la mayoría de
las veces son nuestro reflejo. Los
adolescentes son personas muy
sensibles, y necesitan de nuestro
amor, paciencia y guianza pues
la transición por la que están
atravesando de jóvenes a adultos
no es fácil y necesitan de nuestra
ayuda. Sabe que mucho de los
jóvenes traen resentimiento desde
el hogar? Una gran mayoría se
quejan de sus padres y por lo tanto
dicen que no pueden ni quieren
obedecer reglas y limites. No
solamente debemos decirles: No
puedes ni debes consumir alcohol
ni ninguna otra droga, en esta casa
están prohibido los drogadictos.
No debemos imponernos de
esa manera como padres, si no
de sentarnos y hablar con ellos
sobre las consecuencias que conlleva a usar drogas y alcohol, al
explicarles punto por punto ellos
empezaran a entender mejor, y
cooperaran en el hogar, aun en el
establecer reglas.
Involucre a su hijos a establecer
reglas en su hogar, hágalo participe
y tome en cuenta sus opiniones, y
así usted verá un cambio eficaz en
su familia. La disciplina siempre
debe ir acompañada de amor y
respeto, no se trata de imponer
autoridad simplemente, ni ser padres dictadores, manipuladores y
autoritarios o de usar el chantaje
para lograr lo que a nosotros nos
parece lo mejor. Establezcamos
reglas y límites claros y razonables, fáciles de cumplir.
La adolescencia por lo regular
inicia entre 13-17 años más o menos, cada adolescente es y piensa
diferente, por lo tanto las reglas
y limites son diferentes aunque
vivan en el mismo hogar. Bueno
amigos este ha sido el paso número
dos, nos vemos en la siguiente
edición, hasta pronto!
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Chamber Happenings
R.Cee’s Barbershop Grand Opening
Chamber President Brenda Olmos presents Grace and Robert Valdivia with a
certificate of congratulations at their grand opening.
Chamber and City officials, family and friends join R.Cee’s Barbershop owners
Grace and Robert Valdivia for their ribbon cutting. R.Cee’s can be found at 16601
Paramount Blvd., for more information call (562) 239-7542.
Make A Difference
Serving the community since 1946, the
Paramount Lions have been actively
participating in and providing donations
to support local programs such as PEP
(Paramount Education Partnership), Relay
for Life, City of Hope, youth sports, food
banks, and eye care for families in need.
Come join our dedicated
members as we build friendships
and partnerships with a common
goal of giving back to the
community.
Join us for lunch: Thursdays --12:30-1:30
Casa Gamino Restaurant
8330 Alondra Blvd.
Google us: Paramount Lions Club
Call us: 562.716.5859
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Join A Service Club
PARAMOUNT
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LODGE 1804
Serving the community for over fifty years
Major Sponsor of Dictionaries for 3rd graders PUSD
Monthly/Yearly Scholorships for PHS seniors
Donate to Vets in L.B. Vets Hospital
Meetings every Monday night 730pm
HALL FOR RENT
Weddings * Quinceaneras * Birthdays
Max 250 people
8108 E. Alondra Blvd • 562 633-1804
www.paramountelks.org
Paramount Rotary Club has
served the Community since 1954
The Rotary Club is an organization of local business and professional people who supply
humanitarian assistance to primarily local residents. Among its many services, the Club’s
members personally provide:
• college/technical school scholarships to graduating Paramount students,
• clothing to qualified Paramount children,
• holiday season food and gift support to qualified Paramount families and,
• books and educational materials to Guatemalan students, reconstructive cleft
palate and clubfoot surgery to Mexican children.
The Club raises funds for community services through its annual Paramount
Rotary Golf Tournament.
The Club meets at noon every Tuesday at Progress Plaza Park (15500
Downey Ave.) for fellowship, lunch and an informational program.
Do the Club’s activities sound like fun to you? If so, please be our guest
for lunch. For more information call President John Berg at 562-630-1200 ext.
219 or Secretary Duane Mahan at 562-634-0234. Please visit our website at
ClubRunner.ca/Paramount . We hope to see you soon!
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