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YUCAIPA VAllEY CHAmbEr Of COmmErCE SCHOlArSHIP fOUNDATION AWArDS fIrST TImE SCHOlArSHIP TO CrAfTON HIllS COllEgE STUDENT For the first time since the Yucaipa Valley Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Foundation was founded in 2008, the Chamber awarded a $1,000 scholarship to a Crafton Hills College student. Ryan Judd was selected from several applicants to receive the scholarship to assist him in pursuing his degree in Accounting. He will transfer to BYU in the fall. Ryan is local, graduating from Yucaipa High School in 2005. He married his high school sweetheart and has three children. The scholarship meant a lot to this husband and father whose ultimate goal is to provide for his family. Above: Chamber Members: Dora Ordonez, Jim Hammond, Nancy Kenny, Cheryl Benton, David Avila, Marlyn Crampton, Pamela Emenger, Valerie Menefee; Senator Morrell's representative David Matza; City Councilman Dick Riddell; Salon Owner Liz Mercer holding the scissors with her husband and her mother. 6 OUR YUCAIPA | JULY 2014 OUR YUCAIPA | JULY 2014 7 Celebrating Businesses in Yucaipa Yucaipa CrossFit celebrated the opening of their new business located at 34199 Yucaipa Blvd with a ribbon cutting. Yucaipa CrossFit is a strength and conditioning facility dedicated to developing individuals and athletes into elite levels of fitness. Left: Chamber Members: Dora Ordonez, Pamela Emenger, Marie Feuer, David Avila, Marlyn Crampton, Jeff Dewan, Jim Hammond, Brandy Gomez, Nancy Kenny, Senator Morrell's representative David Matso, founder & coach Sean Bynon, along with Yucaipa Crossfit staff and coaches. For more information about Yucaipa Crossfit, call 800-3719. Yogurtland celebrated with a ribbon cutting on Sat., June 7. Owners Justin and Lauren Himenes are very excited to own a business in Yucaipa and had an all-day celebration including free 3 oz. yogurt. They are proud members of the Chamber and Yucaipa First. Yogurtland is located at 33694 Yucaipa Blvd. in the Yucaipa Valley Center. They are open Sunday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. You can reach them at 797-5550. Best Lumber celebrated new ownership with a ribbon cutting in May. Rod and Denise Pugh have purchased the business from Margie Duvall who will remain on as a consultant for the next two years. The store hours will remain the same under the new ownership: Monday through Saturday from 7:30 am to 7 pm and Sunday 8 am to 7 pm. Best Lumber is located at 34789 Yucaipa Blvd. and their phone number is 797-5153. Top Left: Pictured are Ambassadors Debbie Harber, Brandy Gomez, Marie Feuer, David Avila and Marlyn Crampton; Board Chairman Jim Hammond, Chamber President/CEO Pamela Emenger, Board Member Cheryl Benton; City Councilman Dick Riddell; Y.A.P.S. Executive Director Nicole Laffey; Senator Morrell's representative David Matza; and Best Lumber new owners Rod and Denise Pugh holding the scissors Bottom Left: Y.A.P.S. receives two kennels donated by Best Lumber. Sublime Designs celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Liz Mercer recently opened her business at 12145 5th St. Her luxury salon and up-cycled home décor boutique is warm and friendly with pampering parlor charm. She offers free WiFi with charging outlets at each station. She also offers complimentary beverages and snacks. Visit her website at sublimedesignsyucaipa.com or call her at 909-500-3359. Chamber Member and Ambassador Dr. Marie Feuer celebrated the grand opening of her home based business, Life Path Healings, with a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 29. She combines science and intuition to restore you to a spiritual, emotional and physical well-being. Chamber Board of Directors, Ambassadors, members, clients and friends gathered in front of Marie's house to help her celebrate. You can reach Dr. Feuer at 818-439-9929 or e-mail her at mariefeuer@gmail.com or visit her website at mariefeuer.org. Yogurtland owners Justin & Lauren Himenes with Chamber President/CEO Pamela Emenger The Yucaipa Valley Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Foundation awarded two $1,000 scholarships to two Yucaipa High School graduates. Dora Ordonez, Vice Chair of the Scholarship Committee and Jason Ross, Vice Chair of Finance, conducted several interviews at the high school and chose Olivia Sanchez and Riane Castro as the award recipients. Olivia Sanchez plans to attend California State University San Marcos where she will study Business Administration. Riane Castro plans to attend either California State University San Bernardino or California State University San Marcos where she will study Business. SCHOlArSHIPS AWArDED Breakfast & Learning Yogurtland Yucaipa crossFit Best luMBer Left: David Avila, City of Yucaipa Community Development Director Paul Toomey, Ambassador Marlyn Crampton, Senator Morrell's Representative David Matza, Councilman Dick Riddell, Chamber President/CEO Pamela Emenger and Chamber Chair-Elect Nancy Kenny along with Yogurtland Owners Justin and Lauren Himenes (holding the scissors) and their staff. The May Small/Home Based Business Breakfast was sponsored by the Law Offices of Linda Roberts-Ross. Wayne Thatcher, owner of Lighthouse Promotions & Event Planning, spoke on "Planning & Promotion for a Successful Event" followed by Linda Roberts- Ross who spoke on "The Importance of Estate Planning for Small Business Owners." Everyone enjoyed a delicious breakfast provided by Asaderos Supermarket. The next breakfast will be Aug. 7 at Asaderos Restaurant. suBliMe design liFe path healings