hb magazine august 2012

AUGUST 2012 4 HB MAGAZINE

Jody Robinson Editor/[email protected] • (714) 596-6611

Account Executives Marlo AndersenAnthony Arcurio • Michael Cupic

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Contributing WritersKen Earwood • Yvette Manard • Carrie Mulcahy • Teri Rapp

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contents

What is Your Retirement Vision? 8

HB Digital Celebrates50 Years of Doing Businessin Surf City 10

Cover Feature: Halstrom High School 14

Spotlight On: Surf CityAdventure Tours 16

Business Showcase:Seashore Pest Control 20

Spotlight On: M & MDesign Flooring 22

Six Things to Consider BeforeChoosing a Credit Card 24

Emerging Technologies andTherapies to Treat Prostate Cancer 26

News & Notes 28

American Cancer SocietyRoad to Recovery 30

9/11 Memorial 32

COVER FEATURE:Halstrom High School

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Wouldn’t it be disappointing to dream about a comfortable retirement and thenfind yourself unable to enjoy your leisure years because of limited financial re-sources? Unfortunately, this is a possibility for people who underestimate retire-ment expenses and the rising cost of living.

Evaluate Spending and CostsAlthough your expenses may change when you retire, reductions in some areas (such asclothing and transportation to and from work) could be offset by higher costs in others.For example, your home energy expenses may be higher if you spend more time at home,and health-related costs typically increase as you grow older.1

Some expenses, such as food and housing, may stay about the same. Home-related ex-penses represent at least 42% of spending for Americans aged 50 and older, regardlessof whether they are retired.2 One study found that even though three out of five workersexpect to spend less in retirement, half of retirees said their spending in the early years ofretirement was about the same or higher than it was when they were working.3

Where you live could play a significant role in your overall expenses. If you’re living on alimited income, your money might go further in some cities and states than

What’s Your Retirement Vision?

1–2) Employee Benefit Research Institute, 2012 • 3) Employee Benefit Research Institute, 20104) AARP, 2011 • 5) Journal of Financial Planning, August 2011 • The information in this article is not intended as tax or legal advice, and it may not be relied on for the purpose of avoiding any federal taxpenalties. You are encouraged to seek tax or legal advice from an independent professional advisor. The content is derived from sources believed to be accurate. Neither the information presented nor any

opinion expressed constitutes a solicitation for the purchase or sale of any security. This material was written and prepared by Emerald. Copyright © 2012 Emerald Connect, Inc.

Ken Earwood is a professional financial advisor with more than 18 years of experience serving clients in the financialservice industry. For free information covering the topic in this article or if you would like to review your current

retirement investment plan, please contact his office at 16531 Bolsa Chica St. Ste. 304 Huntington Beach, CA 92649.CA License #: OC44710. E-mail: [email protected] Phone: (714) 840-9283, ext. 2. Securities offered through SammonsSecurities, LLC. Member FINRA/SIPC. Give me a call to discuss how we can help you reach your retirement goals. Whether you've just

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it could in others (see thecost-of-living chart). You’llneed to consider not onlythe cost of housing, food,and utilities but also taxes.States have varying rulesfor taxing pension and So-cial Security income, andproperty and sales taxesmay vary not only by statebut by county.

Enjoy the LifestyleYou WantAs you calculate the sav-ings it may take to retire,remember to factor inyour retirement wants aswell as your basic needs.What do you picture foryour retirement? The topretirement dream fortoday’s older Americans isvacation and travel.4 Per-haps you’d like to seeSouth America or go flyfishing in Alaska. Maybeyou want to work on yourgolf or tennis game, or

enjoy a hobby that you don’t have time fornow. You might like to volunteer for yourfavorite charity or move closer to your chil-dren and grandchildren.

Sixty-nine percent of middle-income Amer-icans say they’d like to work in retirementin order to “stay busy.”5 While this couldbe a worthwhile goal, wouldn’t it be nice towork on your own terms — to pursue yourpassion instead of a paycheck?

If you’re young, retirement may seem toofar off to worry much about. If you’re ap-proaching the end of your working years,you may have a clearer picture of life afterwork. Regardless of your age, a solid finan-cial strategy could help you retire morecomfortably.


HB Digital is a local business that has seen manychanges over the years, but the one thing that re-mained constant is the ownership’s exceptional stan-dards in customer service. What began as a blueprintbusiness back in 1962 has evolved to provide its cus-tomers with award-winning, creative graphic designand printwork!

Keeping their customershappy and smiling is some-thing Owners Kristy and DomenicIorfino take seriously. Perhapsthe best evidence of this couple’sfun loving, approachable way of doing business can be found in theirhilarious mascot - a bug-eyed cow named Carmen Moo-randa that youcan’t miss when driving by their Alabama St. location. This is just oneof the many reasons clients love working with HB Digital, there’s nevera dull day at the office!

They may be fun, but this team is truly talented. In addition to creatingeye-catching logos, designs and brochures, HB Digital is about givingyour business the boost it needs to gain the customer’sattention. They know firsthand how important it is to represent yourbusinesses in the best, most effective way possible. These days,branding your business has never been more important, so Kristy andDomenic make sure you are always getting the best of the best. Havean upcoming presentation? They can print and prepare yourmaterials. If you’ve never enjoyed a service like this before, you’remissing out. Being polished and professional means letting the proshandle your media needs. And since HB Digital has beenprinting the utmost important documents since 1962, they know whatthey’re doing!

by Heather Evans

HB Digital celebrates 50 Years ofdoing business in Surf City

Questions? Call them at 714.536.3939, or visit them at http://HBDigital.com.Want to learn more about what they can do for your business? Like them on Facebook.

“We are so proud that we cele-brated our 50th Anniversary thisyear!” says Kristy. “The Hunting-ton Beach Chamber of Commercehosted our ribbon cutting cere-mony, and we had a huge BBQ tocelebrate! Customers were bid-ding on who has been doing busi-ness with us the longest. We hada client there who had been ourcustomer since 1963! That’s whatit’s really about … our customers.We’re so proud of our communityand our company. It’s heartwarm-ing to know we’ve been a part ofevery block in this community-from blueprints to logos.”

Shopping local is becoming in-creasingly popular, and this busi-ness is the definition of local. Sincethey’ve been around for so long,they know what works and whatdoesn’t when creating the right vi-sual representation for a business(think corporate logos, brandingand marketing materials). That’swhy they’ve brought together aspecial in-house team of design-

The Blueprint To Success

ers, and they’re constantly updating their Facebook site with educationalarticles on the ways in which to help your business stand out.

So just how did they evolve from blueprints to graphics?

“Over the years our specialtieshave shifted and changed with ourclients' needs,” says Domenic.“We embraced the requirement

for technology and digital formats asthey became the drivingforce, and adopted HB Dig-ital as our name. Since ourstart was blueprinting,

we’re still very dedicated to that service, and in addition, we've added a fullline of graphic and printing services that help our clients accomplish theirgoals. We have, in essence, become our clients' art, print and copy depart-ment. As always, we let our clients’ needs dictate our growth pattern.”

Sounds like a recipe for success, right? Exactly. These days, businesseslose focus on what it means to serve customers, but Kristy and Domenichave kept the definition of service simple and effective, so it’s little sur-prise why HB Digital has emerged a local industry leader.

So, if you are a business owner, take a look at your logo and your media.Does it seem outdated? Are you guilty of using ClipArt? Have you be-come the last minute madman an all-night copy shop, trying to printeverything for your presentation? If you’ve been avoiding meeting witha graphics team because you thought it would be spendy and preten-tious, think again. HB Digital is going to welcome you the second youwalk in the door. When you are their customer, what you think, feel andwish for your business becomes their task list for creating the right de-sign for you.

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n 1985, Halstrom High Schoolintroduced Southern Cali-fornia families to a new,revolutionary concept: highschool with one-teacher toone-student class sizes andflexible class scheduling.Since then, thousands ofstudents who have beenaspiring athletes or artists,young working profession-als, learners with social dis-tractions and students withlearning disabilities such asADHD, have found value in

by Carrie Mulcahyphotography by Lana Farfan, Caught in the Moment Photography

Halstrom’s program. At Halstrom,students are able to reach theirfull potential in and out of theclassroom because school is de-signed around them and theirneeds.

Meet an Aspiring Athlete2012 was an exceptional year for18-year old Kendall Brown, whorecently graduated from Hal-strom High School, and competedin the 2012 Olympic Trials forswimming. Only the top .5 per-cent of all swimmers qualify forthe Olympic Trials.

Kendall’s road to the Olympic Tri-als started at the age of threewhen her swim instructor, CoachMitzie, suggested to Kendall’s par-ents that they put her on a swimteam because she was a natural.By age six, Kendall was compet-ing in swim events. And so it

Ibegan, years of dedication, hoursof practice – 27 per week – plustraveling to endless swim meetsall over the country.


What Most People Don’t Know About Kendall’s JourneyAt 15 months old, Kendall contracted meningitis and she lost her hearingcompletely in one ear and partially in the other. Her parents were told thatshe would never walk again, nor would she achieve a learning level thatwould allow her to graduate high school.

While it shocked the medical community that this little girl was swimming,swimming was Kendall’s saving grace. It helped her to overcome her phys-ical limitations and gave her the strength to believe in her ability to exceedat what the medical community said would never happen.

During swim meets, Kendall is allowed to have a tap on the shoulder to alerther when the shotgun is signifying the start of the race. However shechooses not to have the “tap on the shoulder” as she doesn’t want her hear-ing loss to play a part in her swimming performance. Her mother, MaryBrown says “She is typically a bit slower off the swim block but she makesup for it in the pool.”

She’s the Girl to WatchKendall’s coach, Brian Pajer, had so much confidence in her skill and will tosucceed that he reserved a room six months in advance for her at theOlympic Trials. Kendall continued to rise in the ranks for the 1500 Free Styleduring the Junior swim events. But what surprised everyone was when shequalified in shorter distance races for the 200 Butterfly and 400 IndividualMedley events. Unfortunately, Kendall did not make it to the Olympics thisyear. However she has not given up on her dream of becoming an Olympian.She says “I go to a championship meet and barely make thecut the first time, then, the next time I go, I makeit to the finals.” If she maintains this track record,she will continue her journey to make it to the 2016Olympics.

“Being at the Olympic Trials was an amazing expe-rience. Just swimming and working out in the samepool with Olympians was awesome,” said Kendall.“Having cameras on you the entire time, getting mas-sages whenever you liked and going to dinner with anOlympian is something I will never forget.”

How Kendall Juggled School & Swim PracticeIn addition to being hearing impaired, Kendall has pro-cessing issues due to brain damage from the contrac-tion of meningitis. Practicing 27 hours a week didn’tleave much time for attending school that could provideher the extra support she needed and doing homeworkin the traditional sense. Kendall and her parents realizedshe needed a school that would allow her to continue her rigorous swim-ming practices and take college prep classes at her own pace. The Brownfamily found value in Halstrom High School and its ability to offer 1:1 tech-nology enriched classes on a flexible schedule to meet her demanding prac-tice schedule.

Halstrom offers iPads to students loaded with etextbooks and apps makingit easy to work from anywhere. If Kendall is unable to make it to campusdue to her travel schedule Halstrom offers online classes through AdobeConnect on the iPad where she and the teacher can meet. “Halstrom’s ap-proach allowed me to pursue my swimming and focus on my courseworkbecause the one-to-one instruction took away the wasted time in a classfull of disruptions and kept me more focused,” said Kendall.

Finding a School That’s RightHalstrom High School’s teachers adapt their teaching skills to each studentand connect with the students personally to ensure they understand thematerial. Mastery of the coursework must be met with a “B” average, whichmeans that if the student is unable to grasp the material the first timearound the teacher re-teaches the class until the student is able to under-stand and pass the particular lesson.

Kendall said, “I chose Halstrom to help me learn in a more effective wayand be more successful in the classroom; to give me the flexibility with my

schedule so I didn’t miss school; and to give methe rest of the time to concentrate on reachingmy athletic goals – Olympic Trials. “

Halstrom Teachers Make a DifferenceWhen it’s one student and one teacher, there’sno better way to learn. Halstrom’s studentsdevelop working relationships with theirteachers that is difficult to do in a traditionalschool environment. Kendall said, “The

teachers find ways to teach me the subject matter and relate itto “my world” and I think this helps me feel more successful andgives me more confidence.”

Life After Halstrom High SchoolKendall graduated in June 2012 and will start college this fall atNorthern Arizona University on a swim scholarship. Her goals areto make it to the 2016 Olympics Games and to become a motiva-tional speaker. “I accredit Halstrom for supporting my goals andhelping me believe in myself…the director and teachers are awe-some.”

About HalstromSince 1985, Halstrom has been the pioneer of the one-to-one in-struction model and has helped more than 15,000 students ingrades 6-12 achieve their goals in and outside of the classroom.The integration of the iPad with etextbooks and teaching appsenhances the learning to prepare students for tomorrow’s world.Through the one student-to-one teacher ratio, teaching by con-tent mastery and offering flexible scheduling, Halstrom has cre-ated a high school designed around the student. Halstrom isWASC accredited, UC/USC certified and NCAA approved. Hal-strom has five campuses located in Southern California.

For more information please call the Huntington Beach campusat (714) 916-5721 or visit www.halstromhs.org.


Driving from home to work, then to the mall isn’t really considered touring the area,is it? Chances are, that’s what you do every day. But have you ever thought abouttaking a professional tour of your area? Besides it being one of the hot new waysto meet people, it’s fun! And, it just so happens that Surf City Adventures has thevery best in local tours and adventures!

If you’ve heard of Surf City Adventures before,you probably knew that they were the placefor your surfing needs. Lucky for us, they’vecombined old school hospitality with their ex-tensive knowledge of SoCal to become theregion’s go-to adventure and tour gurus.Have you ever wanted to hike to the Holly-wood sign, learn more about the localhot spots in your area, or see what the localwine tasting scene has to offer? That’s ex-actly what Surf City Adventures can offeryou! Don’t worry, they still offer surfing les-sons and paddleboat adventures!

This is a fabulous date night or family in town idea. Owner Tom Domizihas personally designed tours to ensure you feel welcome and have a great time! If you’reon a budget, make sure to contact them for coupons and holiday specials. Since seating islimited and tours sell out fast, you’ll want to call and schedule with them as soon as possible.They have a full schedule of their tours at www.surfcityadventures.com. Have kids? Perfect!They welcome families and love to see you aboard! For Surf City Adventures, the point is theyjust want you to sit back, relax and let them handle the hard stuff while you enjoy yourself!When you’re on their tour, you are just one of the family.

So, if you’re single and looking to mingle or you’re like me, new to town, try something new!I personally am going to try the Hollywood Sign Adventure Hike. Tom and his crew are sohelpful and friendly. Coming from Idaho, I have pretty high standards of customer service.They answered every question I had and I was very impressed with the amount of tours andadventures to choose from! Word on the street is their surfing lessons are also amazing, butI’ll have to wait on that. Some things an Idaho girl just isn’t ready for.

SPOTLIGHT ON:

Surf City Adventure Toursby Heather Evans

To connect with Tom or to schedule a tour, call (714) 960-6790 or visit www.surfcityadventuretours.com


If you're going to carry a balance, you want the lowest possible interest rate and a low introductory rate. Look for a fixed rate card if possible.

If this is going to be your go-to-card for most of what you buy, look for a card with a generous credit limit and a solid rewards program.

If it's only going to be used for emergencies, go for a no-frills card with a low interest rate andlow fees.

2. The interest rate On a credit card offer, the interest rate appears as the APR,or annual percentage rate. It can either be a fixed rate or a variable rate that

is tied to another financial indicator,most commonly the prime rate. Witha fixed-rate card, you know what theinterest rate will be from month tomonth; a card with a variable rate canfluctuate. However, even a card witha fixed interest rate can changebased on certain triggers, such aspaying your card -- or any card -- late,or going over your limit.

3. Credit limit This is the amount ofmoney that the credit card issuer iswilling to let you borrow. Dependingon your credit history and income, itcould be anything from a few hun-dred dollars to tens of thousands ofdollars. You don't want a situation inwhich you're close to maxing outyour credit limit. It can hurt yourcredit score -- and some credit cardissuers have cut customers' creditlimits to an amount that's lower thantheir current balance. Adding insultto injury, there's a penalty when thathappens.

4. Fees and penalties Commoncharges include fees for transactions,such as balance transfers and cashadvances, or for asking to increaseyour credit limit or make a paymentby phone. There may also be penaltycharges for paying your bill late orgoing over your credit limit.

5. Balance computation method Ifyou're going to carry a balance, youneed to consider how the financecharge is calculated. The most com-mon method is average daily balance,which means that the daily balancesare added together and then dividedby the number of days in the billingcycle. Stay away from credit cardsthat compute the balance using twobilling cycles; this ends up costingyou more money in financing fees.There are plenty of cards that don'tuse it.

6. Incentives Many card issuers offerreward programs to their customersto induce them to use the card. As-suming you're going to make the pur-chases anyway -- and the card issuerdoesn't charge extra for the rewardsprogram -- it can be a nice benefit.Look for a program that offers flexi-bility, with rewards you’ll actually usesuch as cash or travel and that areeasily earned and redeemed.

Navigating the world of credit cards can be tricky. And having a credit card that fits your spendinghabits and financial needs is a must have in your wallet. Here are six things to consider beforeyou select a credit card:

1. Spending habits The first question to be answered is how you intend to use the card. Are you thekind of person who will pay off the card every month without fail, or do you anticipate carrying a bal-ance from month to month? Are you going to use it to pay for everything, or just for emergencies?

If you're going to pay the bill in full every month, then the interest rate doesn't really matter to you. Look for a card with no annual fee and a longer grace period so you don't get hit with afinance charge.

by Teri Rapp

6Things to Consider Before Things to Consider Before Things to Consider Before Choosing a Credit Card

Apply for a credit card or loan anytime, any day at NuVision simply by calling 800.444.6327or visiting nuvisionfederal.org. NuVision is a full-service financial institution bringing

easier banking to Huntington Beach.

Many card issuers offer reward programs to their customers toinduce them to use the card. Assuming you're going to make thepurchases anyway -- and the card issuer doesn't charge extra

for the rewards program -- it can be a nice benefit.


The Kiwanis of Huntington

Beach Annual 4th of July

breakfast was yet again, a

big success for their club.

With a turnout of over

2,000 people, the Kiwanis

members and local high school Key Club

students volunteered to make sure

everyone who came out was fed well

and happy. The breakfast is held at Lake

Park, which is great for attendance be-

cause it is near the end of the Surf City

5k run. All profits made by Kiwanis go

back into our community by helping

local children and seniors in need. Want

to be part of this almost 100-member

club that's making a difference in our

town? Come to one of our weekly meet-

ings - held every Tuesday at 12 noon at

the Meadowlark Golf Course in Hunting-

ton Beach. Or for more info, call Mike

Grumet at (714) 698-6453 or visit the

Kiwanis Club of Huntington Beach at

www.hbkiwanis.org.

Kiwanis of HBAnnual 4th of JulyPancake Breakfast

Barbara Haynes, owner of DeGuelle Glass in HuntingtonBeach (L) and Jeanne Hexem-Thomas, Vice President ofIndependence Bank in Fountain Valley are two of thenearly 100-member Kiwanis Club of Huntington Beachgiving back in our community.


Focusing on his commitment tocontinuing education in the di-agnosis and treatment ofprostate cancer, Dr. Robert Pu-gach, Medical Director of PacificCoast Urology Medical Centerattended the 4th Annual Mini-

mally Invasive Ablative Therapy courseat New York University (NYU). This pres-tigious conference, held on June 23-24,2012, is now in its third year with a uniquefocus on bringing the latest research andtechniques to aid urologists and radiologists in the diagnostic andtreatment of their prostate cancer patients.

According to Dr. Pugach, the highlight of the meeting was the furtherrefinement of new MRI techniques that allow prostate cancer to beseen at an early stage. Dr. Pugach explains, "Diffusion Weighted Im-aging (DWI) and Dynamic Contrast Enhancement (DCE) are now readyfor use in a community setting.”

The advancement of this technology is important as DWI and DCE MRIimaging allows urologists to more accurately biopsy prostates, seethe extent of a prostate cancer more clearly and help decide whichmen can benefit from less invasive treatment methods. "Seeing thesenovel methods at last year's meeting was eye opening; one year laterfurther refinements mean that we can use them in the everyday prac-tice of minimally invasive urology," says Dr. Pugach.

Other topics covered at the NYU meeting, included the results of earlyBritish clinical trials of spot or focal HIFU therapy for prostate cancer.

byYvette M. Manard, MPH

This trial is important as the finding showedthat by using the precision of High IntensityFocused Ultrasound (HIFU), small prostatecancers can be treated in less than one hourwithout the side effects of incontinence orerectile dysfunction. “While this is an earlystudy, results are very promising,” says Dr.Pugach, "and this may lead to an era offaster, more precise treatment for small can-cers without side effects or complications."

At the conference, NYU professors pre-sented the latest results of a new laser treatment for prostate cancerusing MRI guidance. MRI technology was also shown to be helpful inperforming prostate biopsies. At this time, however, Dr. Pugach feelsthat the technique requires a lot of refinement to improve patient com-fort and reduce the time required to perform biopsies with an MRI.

Dr. Pugach felt that the conference was extremely helpful and inform-ative. "We continue to advance the concepts of minimally invasive urol-ogy for the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. With recentchallenges from the US Government as to the efficacy of PSA testing,meetings like this one go a long way to dispel the myth that PSA test-ing is not a valuable tool in the fight against prostate cancer. We haveseen a reduction in the death rate from prostatecancer from 50,000 to 39,000 over the past 10years and this is due to the increased use ofPSA testing. Combining testing with less inva-sive diagnostic and treatment options like wediscussed at our meeting is clearly the wave ofthe future."

Emerging Technologies andTherapies to Treat Prostate Cancer

To learn more about minimally invasive therapies for prostate cancer and many other urologicalconditions, visit www.pacificcoasturology.com or call Pacific Coast Urology Medical Center at 888.735.4336

The advancement of this technologyis important as DWI and DCE MRIimaging allows urologists to moreaccurately biopsy prostates, see theextent of a prostate cancer moreclearly and help decide which men

can benefit from less invasivetreatment methods.


Palma said. “When my mother was diagnosed with cancer, I had just started myjob,” she added.

Because Chris was new at her job and unable to take days off, she turned tothe American Cancer Society’s Road to Recovery® program to help drive hermother to cancer treatment.

Last year in Orange County, local volunteer drivers drove 418 cancer patientsto and from their cancer treatments for a total of 15,974 rides. This year, it isestimated that 12,005 Orange County residents will hear the words, “you havecancer.”

To become a volunteer driver, you must have a valid California driver’s license.You must also have a safe, reliable vehicle, proof of automobile insurance, gooddriving history and be in good health.

Because getting to treatment should be the easy part.You can give back by volunteering to drive cancerpatients to treatment. Every day, hundreds of cancerpatients need a ride to and from treatment, andsome don’t have a way to get there.

Volunteer drivers of the Road to Recovery program give can-cer patients encouragement and support while donatingtheir time and the use of their vehicles. The American Can-cer Society coordinates the free program from recruitmentto screening to training volunteer drivers.

“The Road to Recovery program saved my job,” ChristinePayette, cancer survivor and Relay For Life participant of La

American Cancer Society“Road to Recovery” ProgramNo one should be alone for the ride

If you are interested in volunteering in the American Cancer Society’s Road to Recovery program,please call 1-800.227.2345 or visit cancer.org

Funds raised for the American Cancer Society save lives andcreate more birthdays in your community by helping peoplestay well, by helping people get well, by finding cures and by

fighting back.

Are you holding a sad little can of Raid, spraying the bugs in your house for thetenth time? Well, stop right there and call Seashore Pest Control. They like tobe ‘bugged’ by customers, and with an unblemished, immaculate reputation,everyone loves them but the spiders that live in your cabinet.

by Heather Evans

Questions? Call the pros at Seashore Pest Control at (714) 842- 8003, or visit their website atwww.SeashorePestControl.com. Like them on facebook to see cool videos and pictures of them on the job

Got Bugs? Then Bug These Guys.

There’s a reason why Seashore Pest Control has be-come a trusted household name, they treat your houselike it was theirs. They understand the fear and creepi-ness that comes from knowing there are bugs in yourhouse. When it comes to pests in your house, there re-

ally isn’t any room for amateurs. Ter-mites can do thousands of dollars indamage if not treated properly and ef-fectively. That’s the difference withSeashore Pest Control; they take thetime to conduct a free, full inspectionto ensure they find the source of infes-tation. Seashore Pest Control are alsoknown as experts in wood repair, soeven if the termites had Thanksgivingon your house, it’s ok, they can help youwith that.

Seashore Pest Control is A+ rated by the Better Busi-ness Bureau and has the highest possible rating onAngie's List. With over 35 years of combined experi-ence, Seashore Pest Control knows the harm with pestsisn’t always to your house, the harm can be to you.That’s why they offer state-of-the-art organic pest ex-terminations as an alternative to regular treatments.They also understand that an unwanted infestation canput you in a financial bind. Not to worry, their cost ef-fective treatments are easy on your budget, and theyguarantee satisfaction. All they care about is getting in,getting out, taking your bugs with them, and makingsure it’s done right the first time.

Owner John Etheridge



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PAC UROLOGY ADNEW?


Exp. 9.30.12

September 11th, 2001 became a grim day in our nation’s historywhen terrorists crashed two of the four planes hijacked that morn-ing into the World Trade Center. When the twin towers fell, sev-enty-two officers from eight local, state and federal agencies, 343members of the New York City Fire Department and over 2,800civilians were killed.

The death toll continues to rise much higher although the official numbershave not been published for those who worked in the rescue and recovery

HB’s Own 9/11 MemorialLocal Monument to HonorThose Who Lost Their Lives

Anyone wishing to donate to this worthy cause can do so by sending a check to the Huntington Beach Police Officers’Foundation made payable to the “HBPOF 9/11 Memorial Fund.” Credit card donations are also accepted and

can be made by calling 714-842-8851. We thank you for your support.

efforts of the pit. Today, many of those first responders sufferfrom job-related cancers, permanent physical injuries and emo-tional trauma.

Our StoryOn September 10, 2011 at an informal ceremony at the HuntingtonBeach Civic Center Plaza; Firefighter Chris Howard of the FDNYpresented two sections of steel recovered from the World TradeCenter – from the site where Chris’ own father, Port Authority Po-lice Department Officer George Howard died while attempting torescue victims trapped inside. George Howard had also re-sponded to the World Trade Center following the 1993 bombingof the buildings and was credited with saving several children.

At the City’s Patriots’ Day Ceremony in 2011, the HuntingtonBeach Police Officers’ Foundation and the Huntington Beach Fire-fighters’ Association unveiled two sacred sections of the Worldtrade Center steel recovered by the FDNY and the Port AuthorityPolice Department of New York and New Jersey.


(valid through 9.30.12)


With this steel, the HBPOF and HBFA werecommitted to creating a fitting communitymonument to honor the men and womenthat lost their lives that fateful day.

Our MonumentSince then, a 9/11 Memorial Committee wasestablished; design concepts were submit-ted and reviewed and one was selected toserve as a local tribute to honor the first re-sponders and civilians who perished in theterrorist attack.

The chosen design not only represents theculmination of ideas, but would also be fi-nancially feasible, as all funding for thismonument will be acquired through privatedonations. After much debate, discussionand soul searching, artist Patrick Vogel’s de-sign sculpture was selected.

Vogel’s monument design encompasses allaspects of that fateful day - the flights, thePentagon and the most iconic image – thetwin towers of the World Trade Center.

Our GoalThe 9/11 Memorial committee hopes to ded-icate this monument on September 11, 2013.However, to reach such a goal, we need toraise the necessary funding of $200,000.

There will be a kick-off event held at theHilton Waterfront Beach Resort on Sunday,October 28, 2012. Community support isvital for this success of this project and wewelcome any support by offering several dif-ferent donation tier levels.


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The Anaheim Ducks kicked off The 2012 Inline Hockey JuniorOlympics presented by Reebok (June 28 - July 8) at THE RINKS –Huntington Beach Inline. In partnership with the Amateur AthleticUnion (AAU), Team USA Hockey Club, and USA Rollersports, the

Anaheim Ducks Hosts 2012 Inline HockeyJunior Olympics at THE RINKS - HB Inline

Ducks also hosted the 2012 InlineHockey Adult Nationals presented byReebok at Huntington Beach Inlinefrom June 29-July 1. This marks thethird consecutive year in which theDucks have hosted the Inline HockeyJunior Olympics, as 2010 marked thefirst time in tournament history theevent was held west of the MississippiRiver.

Five continents were represented with more than 2,500 athletes fromover 250 international teams converged upon Southern California forboth the Junior Olympic and Adult National tournaments.

Huntington Beach Inline, part of the Anaheim Ducks’ THE RINKS devel-opment program, will serve as the headquarters for both the 2012 Jun-ior Olympics and Adult Nationals. The Ducks operate five local skatingfacilities within THE RINKS program, including two ice rinks (THE RINKS– Anaheim ICE and THE RINKS – Westminster ICE) and three inline facil-ities (THE RINKS – Huntington Beach Inline THE RINKS – Irvine Inlineand THE RINKS – Corona Inline).

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That fateful visit proved to make the entire carpet buying and instal-lation experience a breeze – due solely to the personal service I re-ceived from its owner, Matt Fard.

Built on the belief that “nothing is more important than customer serv-ice,” this local family-owned and operated business really lives up to itscredo by focusing on quality, dependability and workmanship.

Fard went to great lengths to explain the differences in carpet styles andtrends to help me select the best option for my needs and desires.

With over two decades of experience, Fard not only offers a vast array ofcarpeting options, but also specializes in high quality wood flooring.

“Selling and installing flooring isn’t just a job, it’s something personalthat deserves special and close attention,” says Fard, who personallyvisits your home upon the completion of the installation to ensure de-livery of the perfect result.

Regardless of the type of flooring you’re looking for or what yourbudget is, there’s no doubt that contemporary customers have anarray of options in both product and retailer. For my money, the dif-ference is often found in the details – in this case, the superior cus-tomer service and attentiveness toward my specific homeimprovement project provided by Matt Fard.

Not only was the selection process relatively quick and easy (due tomy own indecisiveness), Fard’s installa-tion crew did an excellent job character-ized by fast turnaround, obviousinstallation expertise and professional-ism. Thanks Matt!

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As a homeowner, navigating the myriad of flooring optionsavailable on the market today can be a particularly over-whelming endeavor. I discovered this firsthand when my hus-band and I decided to replace the carpeting in our home.Armed with only a swatch of berber and a vague idea of what

I was looking for, I visited several flooring showrooms before walkinginto M & M Design Flooring in Orange.

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M & M Design Flooring is located at 1315 N. Tustin Avenue in Orange (at the corner of Tustin andKatella). Matt can be reached at (714) 628-8999 or visit www.mandmdesignflooring.

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What makes a “5 Star Gym Experience” these days?There are many options to choose from when you startcontemplating going to the gym. No matter where yougo or what you hope to accomplish, it should alwayscome down to a dedicated team assembled to help youreach the goals you set for yourself.

These days, you’ve probably noticed banners, flags, truck advertisingand even hand-written signs of gyms in and around the industrialparts of the city. While these warehouse gyms serve a purpose, dothey serve your purpose? Do they have a single trainer who offersonly his or her individual philosophy? While warehouse gym prices

may be appealing, will you be sacrificingyour goal(s) by not having a team to sup-port you?

A well-founded team is what separates a“5 Star Gym Experience” from all the oth-ers. They exhibit professionalism, expertsin the fields of health and fitness, an at-mosphere that supports comfort, nutritionadvice, cleanliness, water, coffee, towelservice, a caring staff and a family-likecamaraderie. Going to a gym whereyou truly feel that you belong and are rec-ognized for your effort just to arriveis what a “5 Star Gym Experience” isall about!

Studies have been done on the various fit-ness options offered and the attrition-rateof each type of facility. Here are the re-sults: “Big Box” fitness centers are drivenby their membership and literally plan onthe majority of members to quit within thefirst three months. That is extremely sad!Next in line is the “warehouse” fitnesstrend. Trends come and go, therefore theynever form a solid foundation for continu-ous success.

Forming a solid foundation allows a businessto be vital to the local community by sup-porting its clients’ businesses and their chil-dren’s schools (offering services of personaltraining and nutrition for their fundraisersand community events). That’s the greatthing about building a business that is herefor the long run, it gives back and supportsthe community and its families.

The highest percentage of achievementand successful clientele comes fromsmaller fitness centers with a highly qual-ified staff of certified fitness trainers anda present, active owner. These types ofstudios tend to offer a vast array of serv-ices, all related to the clients feeling well

taken care of. They tend to be result-oriented, ensuring that each clientreaches their goals. The key to a successful gym is to make a strongconnection with the members where they understand that they are of-fered more than just a workout.

Whatever your ideal is, make sure to do your research before jumpinginto something you don’t feel is in your best interest. Saving a buck isn’talways the best motivation when making a decision to tackle your healthand fitness needs. Look for a reputable center with a long and successfultrack record. Look for a center that meets all of your needs, not justyour pocket book. You deserve the very best,consider a “5 Star Gym Experience.”

Investing inYour Health

by Paul and Carolyn Fetters

Paul and Carolyn Fetters own two Training Spot Gyms and AMS Nutrition centers, both located inHuntington Beach. The Training Spot 16942 Gothard St. and The Training Spot 440 Main St. Paul iscertified through the State of CA to speak in Nutrition, Fitness and Wellness. He regularly speaks to

several Police and City Agencies throughout OC. For more info, please call (714) 841-9294or (714) 374-7448 or visit www.tspot.org


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