Greetings

What a year it has been, lots of new members, a new directory coming out real soon. A great slate of Board Members, a very successful fundraiser last month, and so many really good mixers throughout the year.

Our October Halloween mixer, hosted by Lu Lu and Ray Mirzakhanian at Century 21 Crest was awesome, with quite an array of costumes, live music and abundance of food. Many thanks to our hosts!

Our Farmer’s Market is in full swing with winter hours from 4:30 p.m. to 8: p.m. on Friday evenings, not only do we have great produce and prepared foods, we also have hand crafted items for the holidays. Come check us out. As our holidays fast approach, we need to be concerned about crime in our community, statistics show crime rises during this time of the year. Busy shoppers need to remember not to leave valuables visible in their vehicles, and to park in a well lighted area with other vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings. Armed robberies and break-ins also occur in our businesses and in our homes. Make sure we leave our buildings and homes secure and have our business and neighborhood watches up and running.

The Children’s Olde Fashion Christmas and the lighting of the Christmas tree at the Eagle Rock City Hall is fast approaching, mark your calendar for Friday, December 2^nd., 7:00 p.m. Come join the festivities where you will have the opportunity to meet our new City Councilmember Jose Huizar.

Our November mixer will be hosted by Sossy Semerdjian and Anne Kelly at Bank of America and please note that December is the only time of the year that our monthly mixer is not on the fourth Tuesday. This year, once again, it will be hosted by LAFD Station 42 and Sir Michael’s Limo & Party Rental at the Station, Tuesday, December 13^th.

Wishing You a Happy Holiday Season!

See You Around Eagle Rock

Michael Nogueira, Jr.

MIXERS

* Next Board meeting January 24, 2006

November 22: Bank of America, 2263 Colorado Boulevard, hosts Sossy Semerdjian

& Anne Kelly

December 13: Christmas Mixer at LAFD Station 42, hosted by Michael Nogueira and ERCC

Jan: No mixer - January 21^st annual Installation Dinner Dance

February 28 Camilo’s California Bistro, 2128 Colorado Boulevard , Hosts Amelia & Camilo Gonzales

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MUNITY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

EVERY FRIDAY EVENING: The ERCC Farmer’s Market on the corner of Caspar and Merton will be open from 4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Come get your fresh produce, breads, nuts, plants, cut flowers and enjoy the International Food Court and “Kids Korner”, ponies, and petting zoo. Also available are arts & crafts, face painting & bouncer. Our International Food Court will be serving snacks, dinner, desserts, gourmet coffee and kettle corn, and don’t forget the live music. Come visit us!

December 2: Our 34^th year for the Children’s Olde Fashion Christmas at the Eagle Rock City Hall 7:00 p.m. sharp with the lighting of the Christmas tree. Entertainment, a visit from Santa, via a big red fire truck, compliments of LAFD Station 42, a gift for all the children along with hot chocolate and cookies. This is a free family event, sponsored by the Eagle Rock Chamber of Commerce and CD 14.

December 4: The 61^st Annual Northeast Christmas Parade and Winter Fest “Old Fashioned Christmas” will start at 1:00 p.m. on Figueroa St. and Avenue 60. Our Community Grand Marshall, we are proud to say, is ERCC Vice President Allen Yap, he will be riding with his family. Come see the floats, hear the marching bands and see our local drill teams and so much more. Children will be delighted to see Santa on a big sleigh float.

January 21: The Chamber’s Annual Installation Dinner Dance will be held at the Women’s 20^th Century Club. Reception at 7:00 p.m. - dinner at 8:00 p.m. New Officers and Directors will be installed and out-going Officers will be recognized. Tickets are $35.00. Watch for your invitation in the mail after Christmas. If for some reason you do not receive one and would like to attend, please call Event Chair Erica Grubert at 323 257-2497.

OCTOBER MIXER

On Saturday, 9:00 a.m. November 5^th, volunteers gathered at the Eagle Rock City Hall to get “Crime Alert Safety” flyers distributed through out our community. The flyers were simultaneously being handed out in each of the Northeast communities. This endeavor was sponsored by the LAPD Community Police Advisory Board, [C-PAB] and Business and Law Enforcement Northeast Division, [BLEND]. The flyers are meant to alert community members and automobile owners how to protect their motor vehicle and their belongings inside. Burglary theft from vehicles and Grand Theft Auto have been on the rise for the last several months, with the holiday season fast approaching we took steps to get the word out. Designed in-house at the station, approved by Captain Morris Smith, C-PAB and BLEND, the flyer is simple and to the point. We are in hope that the residents and business owners will take heed and follow the simple rules of prevention.

As a board member of both organizations listed above, I want to acknowledge and thank the volunteers from the Eagle Rock Charter School and Board members Tony Torres and Clifford Moseley for organizing the students, The Eagle Rock High School Key Club and Lanie and La Dell Stapp for enlisting the Club’s volunteers, Lucy Spurgeon, Lynda De Angelo [Curves], Denise Miller [GAMC Therapy & Wellness Center], Officer Susan Carrasco and Explorer Scouts from the Northeast LAPD. A very special thank you to Scout Master David Lear, whose Boy Scouts on another mission that day handed out 2000 flyers. All in all well over 7000 flyers were distributed throughout our community. This would not have been possible without the kindness and generosity of Bob Velasquez, owner and operator of Commercial Printing, who donated the printing of 8000 flyers. And what would we do without Trader Joe’s, management did not hesitate when a request was made for drinking water for volunteers, and as always gave more than was requested, their continued generosity to community events is truly appreciated.

Once again I want to acknowledge the volunteers, who so generously gave of their time. It never ceases to amaze me what can be accomplished in a relatively short time when people get together and work for a good cause. Please know that each of you are appreciated, and if I have forgotten to mention your name, I apologize and know that you too are appreciated. .

Have a safe and happy holiday season. Kaye M. Beckham

Congratulations to Allen Yap! At our October meeting, there was a unanimous vote to have Allen represent us as our Community Grand Marshall in our 61^st. Annual Northeast Los Angeles Holiday Parade and Winterfest. This year’s theme, “An Old Fashioned Christmas”, sound familiar? It seems we will be right on track this holiday season, celebrating the parade and the 34^th Annual Children’s Olde Fashioned Christmas on December 2^nd at the Eagle Rock City Hall at 7:00 p.m. Allen is a well deserving choice this year, he has diligently worked as our first Vice President creating a great web site for the Chamber and has reached out to the business community bringing in new membership. Earlier this year Allen was recognized in Sacramento [through Senator Jack Scott], receiving the California Small Business Award. Allen operates a family owned business, E.T.Y Parts, Inc., a European and Asian Foreign Auto Parts company located at 2144 Colorado Boulevard. Allen will ride in the parade with his lovely wife Aimee

and their two young sons, Ethan and Keith. The Yap family’s classic vehicle will be provided by Michael Nogueira Jr. This year ERCC President Michael Nogeuira Jr, will also be riding in the Annual Holiday Parade with his lovely wife Eugenie and their two handsome sons.

This year’s Parade, “An Olde Fashioned Christmas”, will be held Sunday, December 4^th at 1:00 p.m. on Figueroa Street in Highland Park. Everybody loves a Parade, come show your support by attending this fun family event.

October elections are over, thank you for exerting your right and voting, the membership has re-elected Robert De. Pietro [Frank De Pietro & Sons], Michael Nogueira Jr. [Sir Michael’s Enterprises], George Shapiro D.C. [Cornerstone Chiropractic], Lani Stapp [Retired Business Owner] and Elda Ulmer [ Bistro de le Gare]. Newly elected directors are Jessica Hiller [Starbucks], Jennifer Mathews [ Pilates Eagle Rock]. These seven directors will fill a three year term 2006 through 2008. Bryan Paul [Westfield Eagle Rock] will fill a seat that was vacated for a two year term, 2006 - 2007. Alternates, Luis Malaga and Don Henkle, will fill any vacated seat during 2006 . Congratulations to each and everyone. The Executive Board will be elected by the Board of Directors at the November meeting. A swearing ceremony will take place at the January Installation dinner dance.

Maximilian Vasquez

Property Management

Corporate Property Services

213 240–6322 Fax 213 240-6210

David Estephan

Cedar Hill Mortuary

1722 Colorado Boulevard

323 255-0710

Rick Caputo

The Dynamic Advantage

2161 Colorado Boulevard Ste. 206

323 257-8853

Aumberto Sapren

La Fuente Restaurant

2256 Colorado Boulevard Ste. 105

323 258-4303

Pat Bennett

TABSCO

2217 Colorado Boulevard

323 257-9597

Quicker Printer - Jim

5869 N. Figueroa Street

Highland Park, Ca. 90042

323 254-3935 Fax 323 254-3162

Bob Squires, Director

Carlotta’s Passion Fine Art

2012 Colorado Boulevard

323 259-1563

Family Care Specialist Medical Group, Rachel Yanez, Marketing Manager/Patient Advocate.

5823 York Boulevard, Ste. 1 Los Angeles, 90042. 323 316-9683. For medical appointments please call 323 255-1575. ryanez@fcsmg.com about the company - www.fcsmg.com

California Sport & Rehabilitation Center, Kamran Hakimian

50 N. La Cieniga Blvd. Ste. 219

Beverly Hills, CA 90211

310 652-6060 www.laser15.com

1 888 LASER 15. “Our goal at Laser Touch Medical Clinic is to help you look and feel better about yourself.” Eagle Rock location at 1501 Colorado Blvd. 323 916-6666

Rejuvenation & Anti-Aging Center

Joseph Manarang, Operations Manager 1501 Colorado Blvd. Eagle Rock 323 916-6666

www.laser15.com

Congratulations and best wishes to Jennifer and John - Colorado Wine Company. They exchanged wedding vows November 12, 2005

Prayers & Thoughts

Best wishes for a speedy recovery are sent to Dean Spurgeon who underwent minor surgery this month. He is recovering at home.

PLANNED PARENTHOOD

Planned Parenthood of Pasadena is pleased to announce the opening of its Express Clinic in Eagle Rock at 1578 West Colorado Boulevard. The Express Clinic provides birth control, emergency contraception, pregnancy testing and STD testing and treatment only. No other services are provided at this clinic. At present, the hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday and 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday. We look forward to being part of the dynamic Eagle Rock Community. Sheri Bonner, President/CEO, Planned Parenthood of Pasadena - 626 794-5737 ext.100

Holiday Banners

We are currently in the process of getting our Boulevard Holiday banners in order. As in the

past few years the Los Angeles City permit fee to hang a banner is $10.00 per pole for businesses and no charge for non-profits. Once again Elda Ulmer will be working to put this together, please contact her at 323 216-1959. For those of you that know what you want and remember how many banners you have and do not need further information, please make your check payable to the ERCC and mail to the P.O. Box. New businesses wishing to participate with your business name on banners please contact Elda, we do have some available. Thank you for your continued support during our up coming Holiday season. Banners go up in mid November.

CHECK US OUT!

Check out your Chamber website www.eaglerockchamberofcommerce.com for current Chamber/community information and also to update your personal information - i.e. change in phone numbers, addresses, e-mail and website address.

for the period October 09 - November 05, a four week period.

Last Reporting Period [9/4 - 10/1]

Homicide 2 3

Robbery 63 43

Burglary 93 62

Burglary from vehicle 168 137

Grand Theft Auto 158 154

Agg. Assaults 30 62

Rape 3 2

Other Theft 87 85

Shots Fired 21 21

Shooting Victims 9 6

Total Arrests 401 488

Check out the above numbers.....Burglary Theft from Vehicle and Grand Theft Auto continue to rise, please practice safety precautions. Remember to be aware of your surroundings, do not leave visible items in your vehicle and always park your vehicle in a safe well lighted area and LOCK your doors. Victims are people just like you! Well over 7000 flyers were distributed through out our community on November 5, 2005 alerting everyone to the safety precautions. [see additional information in this newsletter under In and Around Eagle Rock]. Please take heed and do not became a victim, especially through the Holiday Season.

To report non-emergencies or for general information PLEASE call our Northeast Police Station at

213 485-2563 or 877 ASK-LAPD or the City access number at 311, someone will assist you 24/7.

Information obtained from NELAPD - reported by Kaye Beckham, Community Police Advisory

Board

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BUSINESS NOTES

Featuring Our Local Businesses

LTC HOME HEALTH CARE

Kaye M. Beckham, Founder & Executive Director

Starting with the new year, January 1, 2006, LTC Home Health Care Services Inc. will be moving into its 26^th year of providing custodial care to Seniors and assisting moms & newborns. It was in December of 1980 that I made a life altering decision. That decision was to assist those in need to remain in their own home. This thought process occurred while working at the Visiting Nurses Association in Glendale as their referral intake nurse. The VNA is a skilled nursing agency which is reimbursed by Medi-Care, Medi-Cal and some insurances. The VNA provides skilled nursing [by a Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse], Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Social Services, and Hospice. They did not then, nor do they now, provide “custodial care”. More than half of the calls to the VNA that I was receiving were requesting custodial care, unfortunately, this type of service did not exist in our area. Just in case you are not familiar with this type of service, custodial care consists of assisting with everyday living needs; personal care, monitoring medications and vital signs, preparation of meals, lite housekeeping, laundry, and following prescribed exercise programs and/or treatments, assisting with transportation and anything else that might be needed to keep our clients comfortable in their own home. It became very apparent to me that there definitely was a need for this type of service. I consulted with my husband, Jim, and our three children, for I knew if I were to pursue this enterprise I would need my family’s support. I received the green light, if you will, to take another path in following my passion, my dream - to help others. Everything happened rather quickly and just kind of fell into place [an affirmation that it was just meant to be ?], office space was rented, - in Eagle Rock, of course, letters went out to referral bases, ads went into the local newspapers for caregivers and Sacramento paperwork was filled out to open my business. Was is scary? You bet! LTC stands for “Loving Tender Care”, my second choice for a name by the way. I think most of us are familiar with the term “Tender Loving Care”. When my application was submitted to the state, I received a notification that I could not use TLC, because another business up north already had that name. Not wanting to divert from my message of Tender Loving Care at home, I transposed the letters. Today, those letters are two fold - loving tender care and long term care, which is very apropro for to day in the medical field.

For twenty five years [where has the time gone?] LTC has been helping those in need to stay in their own home. Some are in need of short term care to heal after surgery or an illness, others are bed bound or ambulatory, some require long term care and others pass on. Whatever the needs, I feel blessed to have been a part of so many lives throughout this time period.

A little over ten years ago, a Maternal Child Health Care program was initiated for moms and newborns. [most of my previous nursing experience had been in this field working at a major hospital in Labor & Delivery] This program was set up at a reduced rate for short term care to assist new parents with the transition of a new little life coming home. This program has been a

a fun and happy experience.

A little bit about service and our caregivers. LTC provides a minimum of two hours once a week up to 24 hours a day seven days a week. Our employees are Companion Homemakers, Certified Nursing Assistants, and Home Health Aides. We do our very best to match the client’s needs with the skills of our employees. All of our caregivers are screened and finger printed, must have a current TB test and be certified in CPR. All of our employees attend a four hour orientation program prior to employment. Our maternal child health caregivers are also certified in infant and child CPR, they are trained, through LTC, in pertinent classes related to this field. LTC is proud to have a State Provider number for continuing education and offers a monthly class covering a wide range of health care information. Most of our caregivers need 48 hours of continuing education classes in a two year period to keep their California State Certification current.

Our staff at LTC works very closely with other entities in the home health care field, as part of a team we provide the very best care possible to mutual clients. LTC has a nurse on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week readily available to assist our caregivers, clients and families as needed.

For further information on service, arrange for a guest speaker, or attend classes please call 323 254-9162.

We would like to feature your business in your monthly Chamber newsletter. Please fax your business information to 323 254-3312

Aspiring entrepreneurs are always warned that they will have to work harder that corporate employees. But the secret that veteran business owners often keep to themselves is that entrepreneurs have more fun - and not just at the office. While a recent study showed that 30% of business owners regularly work more that 60 hours a week, they can control when they put in those hours (and often, thanks to technologies, where they do so). With delegation and wireless gadgets your time can be cleverly managed away from the office doing what really matters to you - like spending more time with family, volunteering, or doing something that’s just for you, golf, gym, tennis, etc., or you might want to take that quiet stroll on the beach or in the mountains. The consensus is that leisure pursuits make more effective bosses and competitors. It may seem counterintuitive, but getting out of the office could be the best thing for you - and your company.

Information taken from: Fortune Small Business, 10/05