December 2014 Section B - Alhambra Chamber of Commerce

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Finding great holiday gifts in Alhambra is easy
Local businesses are filled to the brim with pre- tain amount and receive a special discount. Ask asso-
sents that are perfect for family, friends, and loved ciate for details. Give the gift of great food this holi-
ones. Get in the holiday spirit by shopping at local day season or just keep it for yourself.
businesses. 515 W. Main St. • Alhambra 91801
From fun fitness classes to snappy camera deals 626-576-7119 • www.alondrahotwings.com
and jewelry that sparkles, local businesses are bring-
ing the holiday season to Alhambra homes. Book Smart is getting parents and their kids ready
for Common Core standards. Come in and get free
Adiva Intimates invites customers to come in dur- bouncing putty.
ing the holiday season to buy the perfect gift for loved 1118 W. Valley Blvd. • Alhambra 91803
ones. Some of Adiva Intimates’ most popular items 626-291-2703 • www.booksmart123.com
are the baby doll lingerie and corsets. When visiting,
mention this article and receive a special coupon. Ask 58 Facets Jewelry can help find the perfect gift
associates for details. that will brighten the holiday season.
815 S. Fremont Ave. • Alhambra 91803 The newest service offered at 58 Facets Jewelry is
626-300-9100 • www.iadiva.com custom engraving. They recently installed a Signature
8080 Super engraver. This is a fully computerized
Alhambra Camera is offering free external clean- engraving machine that will both engrave or foil stamp
ing and will check the menu settings of your digital just about anything.
camera. Mention this article, and get your camera There are special attachments that engrave both
ready for the holidays now through Dec. 24. the inside and the outside of rings or bracelets. Items
121 E. Main St. • Alhambra 91801 for engraving can be as small as a guitar pick or as
626-282-6365 • www.alhambracamera.com large as a football. Please phone for additional infor-
mation.
Stop by Alondra Hot Wings to pick up holiday
36 W. Main St. • Alhambra 91801
gift cards for family and friends. During the entire Alhambra Camera is offering free external cleaning and
626-569-7289 • www.58-facets.com
month of December, purchase a gift card for a cer- will check the menu settings of your digital camera
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Realtors and
cultural diversity
BY GARY FRUEHOLZ, DILBECK REAL ESTATE
Real estate can be a portal to viewing the world
around us. A perspective like real estate can take the
mega changes evolving in our world and place them
into a context that is more defined and comprehen-
sible to us.
Cultural Diversity as seen through real estate is one Gary Frueholz
example of this. Specific approaches in protocol such Gary Frueholz is a Realtor
as business cards, introductions, and the approach to with Dilbeck Real Estate, a
past member of the Alhambra
negotiations align with the cultures of various nations.
Planning Commission, and a
As the world expands to a global economy, this diver- certified Senior Real Estate
sity of economic cultures creates a Cultural Diversity Specialist. Mr. Frueholz can be
reached at 626-318-9436 or
in the world of real estate.
by e-mailing him at
An understanding of this Cultural Diversity in real [email protected]. See all
estate transactions is valuable in foreign countries and of Gary’s articles on Alham-
also meaningful within our own culturally diverse bra at www.garysstories.com.
landscape here in the United States. And a respect of
this diversity can lead to successful real estate transactions.
Realtors love their business cards. In the United States we give them out like
water. But in other cultures, the business card is a serious element of business,
and the exchange of them is a ceremony in itself.
In the People’s Republic of China, business cards are held with the print fac-
ing the guest and are received with both hands. In Japan, a business card (called
“Meishi”) is presented with both hands and received with the right hand. Noth-
ing casual about this.
A business card in Asia is an extension of oneself and is an extremely impor-
tant element of a business relationship. The exchange of business cards among
individuals working a real estate transaction is a ceremony.
The casual maneuver of flipping a business card to someone is seen in a nega-
tive and disrespectful light. Also, the portraits of agents which adorn realtor busi-
ness cards in the Untied States are seen as garish and unprofessional in many
cultures. A smart move on the realtor’s part is to have the backside of their card
Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, Dec. 5
printed in the language of the culture they are dealing with and leave the picture
off.
Downtown Alhambra will host its Tree Lighting Ceremony from 5:30 to 9 p.m.
And in Asia, be sensitive to follow the “pecking order” in presenting your
Friday, Dec. 5, at the Renaissance Plaza, northeast corner of Main and Garfield.
business card. The most important person in the real estate transaction receives
Free photos with Santa will be available after Santa arrives by fire truck to light
your card first. When in doubt, start with more senior individuals.
You never get a second chance to make a first impression. And in Asia, the the Christmas tree at 6 p.m. Music will be provided by the Swingin’ 8 Balls.
presentation of the business card often creates this first impression. Complimentary refreshments will be offered. For more information, phone 626-
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58 Facets Jewelry can help find the perfect gift that will Evike.com is a one-stop shop for awesome gifts. From ap- With the holidays fast approaching, now is the time to jump
brighten the holiday season. The newest service offered at parel, sporting goods, collectibles, Oakley, and GoPro, start your metabolism and fitness at The Fit Factor.
58 Facets Jewelry is custom engraving. Evike.com is a one-stop shop for awesome gifts.
Finding great holiday
Marini Music celebrated the
50th Anniversary of the
Beatles with an in-store
gifts in Alhambra is
tribute to raise money for the
GIST Cancer Foundation.
The participating musicians
were Marini Music staff lots of fun and easy
members with a little help
from their friends, customers
Rick Fowler on drums and
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Daniel Lugo on piano.
Jayvee Dance Center will offer a special for adult dance classes.
Enroll and bring a friend to enroll in one six-week session and receive a
special voucher to use toward the next session. Ask associate for details.
Offer lasts through the holiday season and
into the New Year. Expires 1/31/15.
216 E. Main St. • Alhambra 91801
626-281-5858 • www.jayveedancecenter.net
Fosselman’s Ice Cream has tempting
holiday ice cream flavors like cinnamon,
peppermint bark with chocolate, pump-
kin, gingerbread, and egg nog.
1824 W. Main St. • Alhambra 91801
626-282-6533 • www.fosselmans.com
Evike.com offers unique gift ideas that
are not boring this holiday. From apparel,
sporting goods, collectibles, Oakley, and
GoPro, Evike.com is a one-stop shop for
awesome gifts.
2801 W. Mission Rd • Alhambra 91803
626-286-0360 • www.evike.com
Marini Music is offering four free gui-
tar lessons with the purchase of any gui-
tar. This past month they celebrated the
50th anniversary of the Beatles with an
in-store tribute to raise money for the
GIST Cancer Foundation. The musicians
were Marini Music staff members with a
little help from their friends, customers
Rick Fowler on drums and Daniel Lugo
on piano.
222 Main St. • Alhambra 91801
626-289-0241 • www.marinimusic.com
With the holidays fast approaching,
now is the time to jump start your me-
tabolism and fitness to make room for all
those yummy meals. Take a class with The
Fit Factor’s newest fitness gurus: Annalee,
Amy, Danielle, and Sherry. They are wait-
ing at The Fit Factor Studio on Main
Street in the heart of Downtown Alham-
bra.
38 W. Main St. • Alhambra 91801
Alhambra is Rich
in Restaurants
See Pages 15-18
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St. Therese Catholic Church
90 years of Ministry
1100 East Alhambra Road •Alhambra CA 91801
[phone] • www.sttheresechurchalhambra.org
The Carmelite Friars of St. Therese Church
invite you to attend one of our Christmas Masses!
Our Mass times are as follows:
Christmas Eve
5:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and Midnight
Christmas Day
7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
a Latin High Mass at 1:00 p.m.
AND
Please note that there will be
NO 5:00 p.m. Mass on Christmas Day.
New Year’s Eve
E O T
VENING F HANKSGIVING
The St. Therese Carmelite
Friars AND our neighbors, the
Carmelite Sisters of the Sacred
Heart, also invite you to this joint
New Year’s Eve celebration.
This special night of prayer
will begin at Sacred Heart Retreat
House (920 East Alhambra Road)
at 8:00 p.m. with Registration,
Exposition of the Blessed
Sacrament, and a conference.
From 9:00 to 10:00 p.m.,
there will be Confessions and
Adoration; at 10:00 p.m.,
Benediction and Refreshments.
Then, at 10:30 p.m. there will
be a Candlelight Rosary
Procession to St. Therese Church.
At 11:00 p.m., there will be
another conference and more
time for Confessions. Then last,
but certainly not least, will be
Midnight Mass.
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C I A
HRISTMAS N LHAMBRA
Christmas: A holiday celebrated year round
BY REV. FRANCIS CHUNG, MANDARIN with friends and family. This holiday
BAPTIST CHURCH OF LOS ANGELES spirit makes Christmas a time of heart-
Christmas is a season of cel
felt joy.
ebration, full of cheer and
This joy is evident because Christmas
laughter, with an abundance
signifies the good news of Jesus Christ
of good will. To the delight of both
and His birth on this earth. The Gospel
young and old, gifts are bought, given,
of Luke depicts an account with an an-
and exchanged in numerous gatherings
nouncement by an angel of the Lord and mance, we will host a Christmas Eve
the subsequent response from the heav- Service at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24.
enly angels: In the same region there However, the theme of Christmas
were some shepherds staying out in the should never be limited to a few weeks
fields and keeping watch over their flock in December; it should fill our hearts
by night. And an angel of the Lord sud- and lives throughout the year. During
denly stood before them, and the glory the Christmas season, the members of
of the Lord shone around them; and MBCLA provide gifts and visit local
they were terribly frightened. But the convalescent homes. We have also do-
angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; nated more than 1,000 shoe boxes filled
for behold, I bring you good news of with gifts to children around the world
great joy which will be for all the people; through the organization Samaritan’s
for today in the city of David there has Purse. Our giving continues even after
been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the holiday season has passed.
the Lord. This will be a sign for you: Throughout the year, we donate
you will find a baby wrapped in cloths backpacks and school supplies to needy
and lying in a manger.” families that attend a neighborhood
And suddenly there appeared with school, visit and serve at a homeless shel-
the angel a multitude of the heavenly ter in the downtown area, provide free
host praising God and saying, “Glory health clinics and English classes, spon-
to God in the highest, And on earth sor a bone marrow drive, and minister
peace among men with whom He is to families that are affected by disabili-
pleased.” (Luke 2: 8-14 NASB) ties. In this manner, the spirit of Christ-
This is the message of Christmas; mas is a part of our lives and an ongoing
God has not abandoned mankind. God call of service.
was born as a man to save mankind. In This year, I urge you to celebrate
celebration of the birth of Christ, Man- Christmas year round with us. Perform
darin Baptist Church of Los Angeles acts of service and make self-less giving
(MBCLA) will host a special production a daily lifestyle. Bring the joy of Christ-
of a Christmas play entitled “Simeon’s mas to those around you at all times,
Song.” This will take place at 9 a.m. Sun- and in the name of Jesus, keep the joy
day, Dec.21. Following this live perfor- alive.
Around
Alhambra
For advertising rates and
other information, contact
Alhambra Chamber of Commerce
104 S. First St., Alhambra, CA 91801
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
www.alhambrachamber.org
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G C S C
REAT HRISTMAS MUSIC TO BE PERFORMED IN O AL
Angeles Chorale to present Hollywood Master Chorale to
An American Christmas, Dec. 13 present Good Tidings Dec. 6
My Heart Needs A Night Like This Charpentier’s Messe de Minuit pour Noël
Whether it’s via Web sites like Jacquie When the Hollywood Master Chorale directly from the lyrics of We Wish You a
Lawson or, more traditionally, through Angeles Chorale presents presents its holiday concert, “Good Tid- Merry Christmas because that is our great-
snail mail, most of us can count on receiv-
An American Christmas ings,” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 at the est desire: to give something to our audi-
ing a holiday card or two this upcoming
Beverly Hills Presbyterian Church, it will ence that makes their lives and our com-
season. But a card with a four-part carol Celebrating Christmas music written/ar-
be celebrating some good tidings of its munity better - music.”
penned within it is a bit tougher to come ranged by American composers, including
own, its 20th Anniversary Season. The large work featured in “Good Tid-
by. Alfred Burt (Caroling, Caroling; All on
“This is a huge milestone for any non- ings” is Marc Charpentier’s Messe de Minuit
Those hoping to open such a card will a Christmas Morning; We’ll Dress the
want to attend “An American Christmas” House; Star Carol;) profit organization,”said Artistic Director pour Noël (Midnight Mass for Christmas).
performed at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13 Randol Alan Bass (Gloria) Dr. Lauren Buckley Schaer. “But for the Accompanied by harpsichord, every move-
at First United Methodist Church in Pasa- Daniel Pinkham (Christmas Cantata) Hollywood Master Chorale it is especially ment is based on a traditional French carol.
dena, when the Angeles Chorale presents Morten Lauridsen (O Magnum important because we are celebrating not “By borrowing these tunes, Charpentier
a program of holiday music that will in- Mysterium) only longevity but community.” creates a sense of intimacy and
clude the Alfred Burt Carols. Lullay My Liking (Holst) For Schaer, the term “community” is familiarity,”said Dr. Schaer. “He invites his
“I absolutely adore the Alfred Burt Car- Handel (Hallelujah Chorus) wide reaching. For starters, the 20th anni- listeners to come together to recognize a
ols,” said Artistic Director John Sutton. Mel Torme (The Christmas Song) versary is a celebration of the friendships common melody threaded within a new
“They are not only beautiful but so very And a jazz arrangement of God Rest Ye that come with being bound together by a musical creation.”
personal because they began as holiday Merry Gentlemen common love of choral music. Since there is no season more often ac-
messages for friends of the Burt family. Saturday, Dec. 13 at 7:30 pm “Several pieces on the program help to companied by tradition than the holidays,
“Originally Alfred Burt’s father, an Epis- First United Methodist Church highlight this special relationship,” Dr. the HMC brass ensemble will once again
copal priest, wrote both the lyrics and mu-
500 E. Colorado Blvd., Schaer said. “Most notably the two settings return to join the chorale. Plus, what is
sic, but Alfred soon showed signs of so
Pasadena 91101 of Auld Lang Syne. The first is the tune ev- more traditional than a sing-along?
much talent that he took over composi-
$25/person eryone will recognize as the traditional song Tickets for “Good Tidings” are available
tion duties. By the time Alfred’s father died,
$30/person at the door on New Year’s Eve, but the second is per- online through Brown Paper Tickets at http:/
the carols had become such a popular tra-
$20/students at door with valid ID haps even more beautiful and poignant. /www.brownpapertickets.com/event/893725.
dition that Alfred chose to continue writ-
www.angeleschorale.org Both entreat the listener to remember For more information about the Holly-
ing them in his father’s honor.”
Yet while the Burt family’s mailing list 818-591-1735 friends of old even as we celebrate the fu- wood Master Chorale or the upcoming
grew from 50 to 450 people, the carols re- ture.” performance, visit the HMC Web site at
The Star Carol, which the Chorale will
mained largely unknown until shortly be- And, of course, “community” extends www.hollywoodmasterchorale.org or phone 323-
perform, less than 24 hours before he died.
fore Burt’s death in 1954, when Columbia to those who resonate to what Leonard 960-4349. Tickets are $20 for general seat-
Since then performers ranging from Nat
Records learned of the carols and assembled Bernstein described as the “joy of music.” ing and $15 for seniors. Beverly Hills Pres-
King Cole to Simon and Garfunkel have
a choir of Hollywood singers to perform “I wanted to present a concert that is a byterian Church is located at 505 Rodeo
recorded versions of Burt’s works.
the carols. Burt completed the last carol, thank you gift to our audience,” said Dr. Drive, Beverly Hills, 90210.
MORE INFORMATION ON PAGE 17B
Schaer. “I lifted the title, Good Tidings,
Celebrating the Birth of Christ
First Baptist Church of Alhambra Join us this holiday season!
101 South Atlantic Blvd.
Alhambra, CA 91801
“For unto us a child is born,
[phone]
Unto us a son is given;
And the government will be
upon His shoulder.
And his name will be called
Wonderful, Counselor,
Mighty God,
Everlasting Father,
Prince of Peace.”
Isaiah 9:6 NKJV
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with Southlands Christian School Chorale
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Dec. 14, 10:30 a.m. Worship Center
Christmas Eve Service and Reception
[email protected] Dec. 24, 6 p.m. Worship Center
www.discoverthejoy.org
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Seniors / Retirees News
Activities, Projects, Features
U S E
NDERSTANDING THE ENIOR XPERIENCE
Finding meaningful gifts for seniors
BY DENNIS MCFADDEN
RETIRED PRESIDENT/CEO
ATHERTON BAPTIST HOMES
Even with temperatures in the ’80s and
’90s last month, Californians who enter
stores or listen to commercials realize that
shopping days for Christmas are slipping
away quickly. For some of us, the chal-
lenge of honoring the seniors in our lives
Sentimental gifts
presents a head-scratching problem of
frustrating complexity. The value of a sentimental gift lies in own creativity, there are numerous Web
Many older persons protest that they its ability to speak in the language of the sites that specialize in practical ideas for
do not “need” anything and may not wel- heart. A “Grandma Poem” will bring a tear older persons.
come the standard stuff. And, by the time to anyone’s eyes. If you combine it with a For example:
we arrive at December, we have already picture of her and her grandchildren and SeniorStore: http://www.seniorstore.com/gift-
exhausted the obvious items we gave them frame it, you will have a permanent keep- ideas.html
for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and their sake. Family pictures, including school First Street: http://www.firststreetonline.com/
birthdays. A senior with a wish to “down photos of the grandkids or great Electronics+amp+Gadgets/
size” presents an even greater dilemma. grandkids, can also become a meaningful Parent Giving: http://www.parentgiving.com/shop/
Here are some general ideas to assist gift. When she was alive, my mother al- gift-shop-415/c/
you in making it through the holidays suc- ways appreciated receiving the latest These sites are but a few of many places
Dr. Dennis E. McFadden has recently retired
cessfully as you seek to honor grandma or school photographs of her grandchildren to go for gift-giving suggestions.
as president and CEO of Atherton Baptist
grandpa or some other senior in your life. as Christmas presents. She proudly dis-
Homes. Shared experiences
played them and showed them off to her
friends, each one with a special story or Those who do not live in large houses,
unique vignette. especially those who have moved into a
senior retirement community or assisted
Useful gifts
living facility, may not be interested in re-
Personalized mugs are great gifts for a ceiving anything at all. For such a person,
grandparent. Malls generally have places a family adventure may be the best bet.
where you can even have a favorite photo When my mother was in her 90s, our en-
applied to the mug along with a greeting tire family (including sons, grandchildren
or expression of love. Electric foot mas- and their spouses, and several great-grand-
sagers and back massagers can bring great children) all spent a day with great
relief to a senior. Kiosks in malls often grandma at Disneyland. Up until her
sell bean bag neck warmers that can be death, my mother fondly remembered the
heated in a microwave and used to apply wonderful time she had sharing with the
soothing comfort to a stiff joint or ar- whole family in our day at the park. Less
thritic neck. Slippers are always a winter expensive but no less meaningful would
favorite, even in sunny California. If you be a day-trip, picnic, or dinner at a favor-
still need something to stimulate your ite restaurant.
Finally, don’t ignore the power of
cards and flowers. When my mother
turned 90, she was blessed to receive beau-
tiful floral arrangements. More than a week
after her birthday, she still insisted that
every visitor to her assisted living apart-
ment at Atherton Baptist Homes see her
flowers and array of greeting cards.
Gifts are expressions of tender love and
connect us to the giver. This Christmas,
make sure that the seniors in your life
know that they are loved by you and that
you not only value their part in your life
“When we needed help, but you seek to honor them for who they
are and all that they have done in their
we discovered Vista Cove at San Gabriel”
lives.
QQuuaalliittyy • Assisted Living Public invited to Holiday Craft Fair
• Memory Care
at Joslyn Adult Rec. Center, Dec. 3
• Respite Care
The Joslyn Adult Recreation Center, 210 N. Chapel Ave. (in Story Park),
AT SAN GABRIEL regularly provides a wide range of activities and services for Alhambra’s senior
population, including health screenings, informational seminars, special events,
a daily hot meal, and more.
Joslyn is opening its doors to the entire Alhambra community from 11 a.m.
to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, for a Holiday Craft Fair.
Local crafters, talented in the creation of unique, hand-crafted works of art,
will highlight their wares for shoppers who want to find that special gift for the
holidays, or, on a more personal level, just the right decoration to add interest
For more information or to schedule a tour, please phone and color to their own home décor.
[phone] An early arrival will ensure the widest variety of crafts available for purchase,
but a visit, anytime during the day, will please the eye and the pocket book.
901 W. Santa Anita St., San Gabriel, CA 91776 Lic. #197606796
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Joslyn Adult Recreation Center
Joslyn celebrates another year of service
It’s been another busy year at the Joslyn Happy December Birthday Lun- Holiday Blues Informational Semi- New Year’s Eve Luncheon Celebra-
Adult Recreation Center, 210 N. Chapel cheon Celebration 11 a.m. Wednesday, nar 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10. Pre- tion & Countdown beginning at 10 a.m.
Ave., and on the eve of another year, the Dec. 3. Co-sponsored by Care 1st Health sented by VITAS Innovative Hospice Wednesday, Dec. 31. Ring in the New
beat goes on: club meetings; health screen- Plan. December birthday honorees in at- Care. Year with Joslyn friends, with hopes for a
ings; special events; informational semi- tendance will receive a token gift. Holiday Festivities, including a Holi- new year filled with good health, wealth,
nars; a hot meal every week day, includ- Holiday Craft Fair 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. day Luncheon Celebration, starting at happiness, luck, and warmth. Lunch, the
ing birthday and special celebrations; a Wednesday, Dec. 3. Crafters will sell their 9 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23. The Music Cen- last of the year, will be special.
relaxing library; and friends with whom creative hand-crafted works enabling se- ter ushers will provide a musical presen- Joslyn will open again from 8 a.m. to 5
to meet and chat. niors to purchase unique, original art tation. Seniors will be invited to visit with p.m. Friday, Jan. 2, beginning a new year
December events of special interest for works for those on their gift lists. Fee for Santa. A special luncheon menu will be of senior programs and services.
seniors include: crafters: $20. provided at 11 a.m.
Senior Outings on the road throughout Southern California
The Senior Outings luxury coach hits the road for the University’s Leatherby Libraries, and sponsored by the Au- serve as a spiritual and cultural center for those interested
final views of beautiful Southern California on Friday, Dec. tomobile Club of Southern California. in learning more about Buddhism and the Chinese cul-
5, to Fashion Island & Roger’s Garden and on Thurs- The Huell Howser visit, a very special treat, will be ture. A guided tour will provide visitors with information
day, Dec. 18, to Huntington Harbor Cruise of Lights. followed by a visit to Old Town Orange and especially to concerning the buildings, gardens, and statuary of ancient
Registration for these two trips took place last month, so the Orange Plaza where there are myriad shopping oppor- Chinese monasteries. A full vegetarian lunch in the dining
phone [phone], or visit the Joslyn office to deter- tunities and a variety of restaurants, pubs, and casual eat- hall is included in the outing cost.
mine if any seats are available. eries in which to enjoy lunch (not included). Registration for the Getty and Hsi Lai visits takes place on
In January, Senior Outings visits: February Senior Outings feature an immersion in art Tuesday, Jan. 6.
Huell Howser Archives & Old Town Orange from
and culture as the luxury coach heads for:
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16. The fee is $12. Getty Center Museum from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Feb. Senior Outings in the spring months include:
Morongo Casino & Cabazon Outlets from 8:30 a.m. 11. The fee is $12. Ojai, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 12, and Japanese
to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28. The fee is $12. Hsi Lai Temple from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 25. The Garden and Sherman Oaks Galleria, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Registration for these outings takes place on Tuesday, Dec. fee is $18. March 23. The fees are $12 and $15. Registration day is
2. See a full description of registration procedures in the The Getty houses a spectacular collection of Western Feb. 3.
City of Alhambra winter/spring 2015 Leisure Classes, Activi- Art, including European paintings, drawings, sculptures, Downtown Ventura, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. April 9,
ties & Excursions Guide, available at www.cityofalhambra.org. and decorative arts This visit will include a viewing of the and Los Angeles County Arboretum and Sierra Madre, 9
Huell Howser is referred to as “the late TV legend,” but “Spectacular Rubens” exhibit, which recently received a a.m. to 4 p.m. April 21. Both trips are $12. Registration
it is as if he is still here in countless television shows, in- rave review in the Los Angeles Times. The buildings and day is March 3.
cluding the recent repeat of the Fosselman Ice Cream Com- gardens are also considered works of art and can be en- Americana at Brand and Griffith Observatory, 1:30
pany segment and in the Huell Howser Archive, an ex- joyed while eating lunch in the picnic area or after dining p.m. to 9 p.m. May 14, and Santa Monica on Farmers
hibit that includes images, text, and artifacts outlining in one of the center’s cafes. Market Day, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 27. The fee is $12 for
Howser’s career and legacy, located in Chapman The Hsi Lai Temple is within a 15-acre site built to both trips. Registration day is April 7
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Preventing type 2 diabetes:
steps toward a healthier life
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTYH lin signals cells to let glucose in will greatly reduce the risk for About 38% in that group had to the control group.
HTTP://NEWSINHEALTH.NIH.GOV for use as an energy source. diabetes. achieved and maintained their In a follow-up study, both
People with diabetes have a
When a person has type 2 dia- To understand how weight weight loss goals and 58% their lifestyle changes and metformin
problem with blood sugar. Their
betes, either the body’s cells have loss might affect diabetes risk, physical activity goals. The group continued to reduce the risk of
blood sugar, or blood glucose,
trouble using insulin, or the body NIH launched a study in the taking metformin was also less developing diabetes, although
can climb too high. Having high
isn’t producing enough insulin. early 1990s called the Diabetes likely to develop diabetes; their their effects declined. After 10
levels of sugar in the blood can
As a result, glucose can build up Prevention Program. Doctors al- risk dropped by 31% compared CONTINUED ON PAGE 13B
cause a lot of trouble. Diabetes
to harmful levels in the blood. ready knew that being over-
raises the risk for heart disease,
Type 2 diabetes occurs most weight or obese was a risk factor
blindness, amputations, and
often in people who are middle- for diabetes, but they didn’t
other serious issues. But the
aged or older, but younger know if losing weight would re-
Fremont Optometry Center
most common type of diabetes,
people can get it too. “Before the duce that risk.
called type 2 diabetes, can be
mid- to late-1990s, we almost The study enrolled more than
prevented or delayed if the right
never saw type 2 diabetes in 3,000 people who were over-
steps are taken.
youth,” said Dr. Barbara Linder, weight and had prediabetes.
About 29 million Americans,
an NIH expert on childhood dia- They were randomly assigned to
or nearly one in 10 people, have
betes. But now, type 2 diabetes different groups.
diabetes. Many more have a con-
is becoming more common in One group met regularly with
dition called prediabetes. People
young people, alongside increas- study staff to focus on healthy
with prediabetes usually have no
ing rates of childhood obesity. behaviors, such as eating fewer
symptoms, yet they’re at risk for
Some factors that raise calories and exercising more;
eventually developing type 2
people’s risk for type 2 diabetes they aimed to lose at least 7% of
diabetes, heart disease, and
are beyond their control. Hav- their body weight and to do at
stroke.
ing an immediate family mem- least 150 minutes of physical ac-
Research shows that one can
ber with diabetes increases one’s tivity per week. Another group
greatly reduce the risk for type
risk. Type 2 diabetes is also more received metformin, a drug com-
2 diabetes and prediabetes by
common in some races or monly used to treat type 2 dia-
eating a healthy diet, getting
ethnicities, including African- betes, along with standard advice
plenty of physical activity, and
Americans, Alaska Natives, on diet and exercise. A control
losing excess weight.
American Indians, Asian-Ameri- group received standard advice
Type 2 diabetes arises because
cans, Pacific Islanders, and His- and an inactive placebo pill,
of problems related to a hor-
panic/Latinos. which had no drug effects.
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mone called insulin. Digested
People who are overweight, After an average of around
food is broken down and con-
obese, or inactive are also much three years, the researchers found
verted to glucose and other mol-
likelier to develop type 2 diabe- that diabetes risk dropped by
ecules, which then travel
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Salivary Diagnostics can
predict diabetes in children
BY JOHN CHAO, D.D.S.
Certain proteins (biomarkers) in the
saliva of children have been identified
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to be possible predictors of Type II dia-
betes in a study published online in Pub-
lic Library of Science June, 2014. Based
on this study, it is anticipated that sali-
vary testing can in the future displace
other more invasive methods, such as
blood tests. It is speculated that in the
future, saliva collected during a dental
visit can be used to help diagnose medi-
cal conditions in conjunction with your
physician.
The present study was conducted by
researchers from the Forsyth Institute in
Cambridge, Mass. They evaluated meta-
bolic differences in 774 11-year-old chil-
dren who were underweight, of normal
healthy weight, overweight, or obese.
In this study, four salivary biomarkers,
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studies that can be used to diagnose or
prognosticate (predict) risk of disease, re-
gardless of body weight. new paradigm for research in preventive
The advantage of salivary testing is health,” said Dr. Max Goodson, author
that it is non-invasive and can be easily and senior member of the staff at De-
used to screen large numbers of people, partment of Applied Oral Sciences at
especially children. This sort of non-in- The Forsyth Institute.
vasive testing is important in develop- More and more, your dentist will be
ing disease prevention programs focused corroborating with your physician in
on children. order to work together to bring you bet-
Called Salivary Diagnostics, this kind ter dental health as well as system health.
of testing “could provide a more accept- Seeing your dentist regularly has become
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