ttier Historic Neighborhood AssociationJANUARY 2015 NEWSLETTER VOLUME XVI, ISSUE 1

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 7PM-9PM, METHODIST CHURCH

13222 BAILEY STREET (THE MEETING ROOM OFF FRIENDS AVE)

Help stop crime in our neighborhood by joining the WHNA Neighborhood Watch! The programencourages residents to look out for one another and report suspicious activity to the WhittierPolice Department. Not only does Neighborhood Watch help reduce crime in our neighborhoods,it also forms bonds among area residents while improving relations between the community andthe police.

GUEST SPEAKERS= TOPICS=Brad white, Whittier police community Relations officer Neighborhood watchKim ostrowski, Whittier code Enforcement officer Code Enforcement

Earthquake Preparedness

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8AM, SATURDAY, MARCH 21ST(Rain Date: Saturday, March 28th)

Join your neighbors in a neighborhood-wide YARD SALE! Each yearalmost 100 homes participate drawing crowds of buyers from allover Whittler and the surrounding communities.

So take this opportunity to get rid of all that ``stuff" cluttering yourhouse. After all, one man's trash is another man's treasure!

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ANNOUNCING THE

2014 HOLIDAyDECORATING

AWARD WINNERS:

BLOCK AWARDTHEME AWARDBEST DESIGNBEST FRONT PORCHBEST LAWN DISPLAYBEST TREE IN A WINDOWBEST WINDOW DISPLAYBEST USE OF LIGHTSHANDRAFTED / HANDMADEMOST ELEGANTMOST IN NOVATIVEMOST INSPIRATIONALOLDE TIME HOLIDAYUSE OF NATURAL MATERIALS

6200 Block Of Washington Avenue6217 Washington (The Brennan Family)6242 Bright (The Alaniz Family)6537 Washington (The Ramirez Family)6014 Bright (The Diaz-Scott Family)6011 Washington (The Perez Family)5857 Washington (The Lontok Family)5802 Washington (The Red fox Family)6012 Painter (The Schmaltz Family)5811 Bright (The Goldman Family)6025 Washington (The Atilano Family)13221 Park (The Valverde Family)6038 Bright (The Leuschner Family)6304 Painter (The Pryor Family)

A Special Thank You To Our Holiday Decorating Judges!

Liz Apodaca, President,Friends of Uptown, a non-profit organi-zation helping support Uptown Whittierbusinesses.Heather Dominguez,Shop Assistant, Heavenly Blooms6506 Greenleaf Ave.Bonnie Webber, Library ServicesManager, Whittier Public Library

Message fromthe President

Another SuccessfulWHNA Block Party!

I would like to thank allthe people who helped outsetting up, taking downand cleaning up at thisyear's successful WHNAblock party. I especiallywould like to thank Cor-rine Jimenez for leadingthis great event and Mela-nie Tabor for barbecuinghot dogs. Thank you to allthose who shared theirfavorite chili, donatingbaked goods, fabulousfood, tables and chairs.

We had over 50 peopleattend the party, includ-ing neighborhood childrenand new neigh-bors. WHNA membershipand friendships grew, chil-dren played games, andwe all ate great food, metnew neighbors, relaxedand caught up on what ishappening in our commu-nityl

Thank you all for takingtime out of your busyschedules to attend, sup-port and volunteer, mak-ing this year's WHNAblock party a place whereneighborhood friendshipsgrew.

She[i,aJcerzWatNAPresden±

JANUARy 2015

a r e n'sOrnerREVISITED

By Karen Bennett

OUR NEIGHBORHOOD'S CRAFTSMANMany homes in our WhittierHistoric Neighborhood fallunder the title of``bungalows." The definition

of ``bungalow" will easily filla future article, but this arti-cle will focus on the Crafts-man bungalow that is foundhere in considerable num-bers.

The Arts & Crafts Movementwhich began in England inthe late 19th Century, wasembraced in the U.S.around 1900 where it cameto be expressed in variousdistinctive American formsin architecture and the dec-orative arts. The Arts &Crafts Movement represent-ed a philosophy rather thana specific style, but the ar-chitecture that it inspiredfound such fertile ground inCalifornia that a stylisticallydefinable Craftsman bunga-low flourished and was oftencalled a ``California Bunga-I ow -,,

The philosophy of the Arts &Crafts Movement, foundedon harmony with nature,healthful living, and the use

of simple materials, thebeauty of which would showforth in honest expressionand skilled workmanship,rejected the abundant orna-mentation that had beenprevalent in Victorianhomes. Characteristics ofthe Craftsman house includea low pitched roof extendingover a wide porch and overwide eaves below which ex-posed beams and rafter tailshonestly express structure;many windows, oftengrouped together, a massivefront door, and a generalfeeling of horizonality bywhich the house seemed togrow out of the ground.Porch roofs were often sup-ported on sloping``elephantine" posts and de-

tails such as porch lightsand door hardware weresimple yet sturdy. Thehouses were most of-ten clad in wood sidingor shingles left naturaland oiled or sidingpainted in earth tones,signaling the harmonyof the house and itsinhabitants with na-ture.

ARCHITECTURETwo excellent examples ofthe Craftsman-style archi-tecture in our neighborhoodare located at 6222 PainterAvenue and 6317 Bright Av-enue.

BACK IN THE KORNER

Neighbors requested them andWHNA listened! Back by popu-lar demand, WHNA is reprintingKaren Bennett's informativearticles on the architecturalstyles prevalent in our area.Hopefully revisiting these arti-cles will increase your apprecia-tion for the neighborhood,while also serv.Ing as a refer-ence guide to help you makeappropriate maintenance andrepair choices for your historichome.

6317 Bright Avenue

NEWSLETTER

A NEIGHBORHOOD IN TRANSITIONCHECK FOR NEW NEIGHBORS SOON!

These properties where recently spottedohlthe-market:

13207 Beverly Blvd. 13107 Hadley st. #{

6028 Bright Ave. 13221 Park st. %6247 Bright Ave.

5827 Painter Ave. ¥6304 Friends Ave. #A

6202 Washington Ave.5854 Greenleaf Ave. 5822 Washington Ave.6248 Greenleaf Ave.

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ALLEY SAFETYThere are things we can all do to keep non-residents from loitering inour alleys. Installing motion detection lighting and security cameras areobvious deterrents, but have you considered eliminating the things thatare attracting recyclers, vagrants, and other unwanted visitors?

If it's not Trash Pick-Up Day,Remove Refuse and Recycling Containers!

Besides being unsightly, trash containers provide excellent hiding placesfor thugs, shelter for vagrants, and sources of ``treasure" for recyclingbuffs.

According to City Ordinance 8.12.132 (Placement of Containers-Automated Refuse Collection Program), all waste and reeycling contain-ers should be stored on private property once they are emptied. ``Thesecontainers shall not be placed within the right-of-way of an alley."

I would further suggest eliminating the attraction altogether by movingthe containers to an out-of-sight location, like behir`d a fence or hedge.As the saying goes ... out of Sight, out of mind.

Report people dumping trash in your alley to theWhittler Police Department (562) 567-9200

JOIN THE

WHNA BOARD!

ELECTIONS:

MAy 21, 2015

Do you feel like you couldmake a difference in ourhistoric neighborhood?

Would you like to contrib-ute to our community?WHNA Board Member

elections are held at theGeneral Meeting in May

2015.

Open Positions:President

Vice PresidentTreasurerSecretary

CandidateRequirements:

• MustbeawHNAmember prior to theelections

• Musthaveattendedatleast 5 Board Meetinasin the previous year

For more information,please review the WHNABy-laws on our website

under Materials atwww,WhittierHistoric.org

Interested? Contact Shelia(562) 696-5628

Free!!Residential

Graffiti Removal!

24-Hour GraffitiAbatement Hotline(562) 567-9560

JANUARY 2015

WELCOMETO OUR NEW

WHNA MEMBERS

Paul BustrumGreenleaf Ave.

Michael MauriceHadley St.

Henry & Christian BouchotWashington Ave.

Jason ChaconWashington Ave.

Lind & Jeananne CoopWashington Ave

Fran & Cathy CusickWashington Ave.

Jam 15, Thurs 7PMWHNA Board Meeting6036 Friends Ave.

Feb 19, Thurs 7PMNeighborhood Watch MeetingFirst United Methodist Church13222 Bailey St.

Mar 19, Thurs 7PMWHNA Board Meeting6251 Greenleaf Ave.

Mar 21, Sat 8AMNeighborhood Yard Sale

Apr 16, Thurs 7PMWHNA Board Meeting6211 Washington Ave.

updates will be posted at:www.WhittierHistoric.org

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QUICK & EASY DESSERT RECIPETESTED AND APPROVED BY WHNA RESIDENTS

Inaredients1 ring Angel Food Cake cut into 1-inch 3 Bananas -slicedpieces

2 small bags Frozen UnsweetenedStrawberries or Blueberries

1 box (3 cups) Sugar-Free Instant Va-nilla Puddina

1 small tub Cool Whip Cream

1 small can Cool Whip Cream

1 small bag Almond slices

InstructionsA. In a Glass Bowl,

1. Layer half of the Angel Food Cake pieces pressed into bottom of bowl

2. Cover with half of the Strawberries or BIueberries (thawed andmashed)

3. Layer half of the Vanilla Pudding over the strawberries or blueberries

4. Insert half of the sliced Bananas in a ring around the side of bowl

5. Top with half the tub of Cool Whip Cream

8. Repeat Steps 1 to 5C. Cover and refrigerate until set (about 2 hours)D. Just Before Serving:

Decorate with canned Whip Cream and Almonds slices

Submitted by Kathy Alaniz

If you have a recipe you would like to share with your neighbors,contact candinash@hotmail.com

EIWHNA

WHITTIER HISTORICNEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION

P.0. Box 754-. Whittier. CA 90608www.WhittierHistoric.org

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Shelia Kerz, President 696-5628Corrine Jimenez, Vice president 556-1384Rosie seelt, Treasurer 698-1457Rich& ClaudiaTodd, Secretary 882-3814

N EWSLEITER COORDINATOR

Candi Nash 688-6138

BLOCK REPRESENTATIVES

lose Aviles, Karen Bennett, Debra Canham,Susana Engelhart, Joan Ewing, LinnetteFalcon, Kathy Goldman, Judy ]ansen,Corrine ]imenez, Mary ]o King, RobertLontoc, Molly Mendoza, Raquel Preciado,Drew Pryor, Rosie Seelt, Richard Todd &Monique Turnbull

WHNA BOUNDARIESNorth: Orange East: PainterWest: Greenleaf South: Central park

DUES: S.10 per year Oune 1-May 31)

per household

The Whittler Hlstorlc Neighborhood Association is

a nonprofit membership organization. The WHNA

newsletter is pubhshed three times per year in

]ariuary, May and Septemberf orf tee distributionto all neighborhood resldeuts.

Date/TimeSeptember 14-,12:00an

September 17, 3:30pmSeptember 20,12:00anSeptember 26, 2 :00pmSeptember 29,12:00amSeptember 30, 7:00am

October 02 , 9: 30pmOctober 13, 8:00am

November 02, 9:45pmNovember 05, 3:00amNovember 07,12:00amNovember 09, 9:00pmNovember 10,11 :00pmNovember 11, 3:58amNovember 27,12:32pmNovember 29, 8:00pmNovember 29, 8:00am

December 18,1:00anDecember 19, 8:30pmDecember 28, 2:00pmDecember 30, 7:00pm

OffenseVandalism , GraffitiCommercial BurglaryGrand Theft AutoTheft from VehicleGrand Theft AutoTheft from Vehicle

AssaultNon-Vehicle Theft

Grand Theft AutoGrand Theft AutoTheft from VehicleTheft from VehicleTheft from VehicleNon Vehicle TheftTheft from VehicleGrand Theft AutoNon Vehicle Theft

AssaultGrand Theft AutoTheft from VehicleGraffiti / Vandalism

Location5800 Blk Greenleaf13100 Blk Hadley

6200 Blk Greenleaf5700 Blk Greenleaf13000 blk Camilla6200 Blk Greenleaf

6000 Blk Painter6300 Blk Greenleaf

13200 Blk Hadley6200 Blk Bright5800 Blk Bright5 800 Blk Washington6000 Blk Greenleaf5 800 Blk Washington13000 Blk Hadley5800 Blk Greenleaf6500 Blk Washington

6300 Blk Washington13100 Blk Beverly

6000 Blk Bright6000 Blk Washington

Source: CrlmeReports.com

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