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Volume 28, Number 8 August 2008 CORNERSTONES of Irwindale Seizing a Golden Opportunity for Valley Commerce By: Adam B. Schiff, D-Pasadena, represents the 29th Congressional District. If you commute in Los Angeles County, you spend too much time behind the wheel - 72 hours a year too much to be exact. Los Angeles is the most Platinum congested region in the nation, and this costs an average commuter $1374 a year more than others spend for time and gasoline. In fact, the average Southern Californian consumes 57 extra gallons of gas a year stuck in trafﬁ c, and with a Silver gallon of gas approaching $5, this is a crushing burden for many families. Silver With millions of frustrated commuters stuck on our freeways, Los Angeles also has the distinction of having the worst year-round pollution in the country. It is an economic and health imperative that we reduce congestion Bronze on our freeways, cut trafﬁ c and commute times, and decrease smog - and investing in mass transit is a big part of the answer. There is no question that the Gold Line Foothill Extension, which will extend the Gold Line from Pasadena to Azusa and beyond to Ontario Airport, will Corporate be a part of our future - but that future should be now. It will not only give AJL A. J. LONGO & ASSOCIATES )NSURANCEs&INANCIAL3ERVICES people a clean, comfortable and cost-effective way to get to work or school,

ROYAL COACHES AUTO BODY & TOWING (Golden Opportunity-continued on page 9)

Alexandria Hernandez named Irwindale’s 2008 Business Solution Young Citizen of the Year! Seminar: Preventing Sexual Congratulations to three of Irwindale’s outstanding Harassment teenagers: Alexandria Hernandez, Hannah Fraijo (details on page 13) and Angelica Torres. Each was honored in the Irwindale Chamber’s annual Young Citizen of the Year competition, which was held at the Irwindale Senior Inside this issue:

Center on July 8, 2008. Presenting sponsor for this Calendar 3 st event was Vineyard Bank. Speech sponsors were 1 Member News 4-9 Centennial Bank, City of Hope, Foothill Transit and Green Pages 10-11 United Rock Products and the dinner sponsor was Legislative Updates 12-13 Picasso’s Café, Bakery & Catering. Irwindale Rocks! 14-16 First place winner, Alexandria Hernandez, was awarded Pillars of Irwindale 17 a $1000.00 cash prize and $1000.00 savings bond from Labor Law 18 presenting sponsor Vineyard Bank. Second place Chamber/City Information 19 winner, Hannah Fraijo, received a $300.00 cash prize Phone: (626) 960-6606 while third place winner, Angelica Torres, received Fax: (626) 960-3868 $200.00. All three contestants received Certiﬁ cates of Recognition from Congresswoman www.irwindalechamber.org Hilda Solis, Assemblyman Ed Hernandez, and Senator Gloria Romero. (Young Citizen-continued on page 7) PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER WITH SOY INK. 2

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August 2008 “The summer night is like a perfection of thought.” - Wallace Stevens- 5 Ambassador Meeting 8:00 a.m. Chamber Offi ce 6 Environmental Committee Noon Chamber Offi ce 7 Business Development Committee 8:00 a.m. Chamber Offi ce 12 Irwindale Educational Foundation 7:30 a.m. Chamber Offi ce 12 CEO Roundtable 7:30 a.m. TBA 14 Let’s Do Lunch 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Edison CTAC Presenting Sponsor: Picasso’s Cafe Bakery & Catering 20 Business Solutions 11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Irwindale Preventing Sexual Harassment Community Center 25 Board of Directors Meeting 3:00 p.m. Chamber Offi ce 28 Good Morning Irwindale 7:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Picasso’s Cafe Presenting Sponsor: Foothill Transit

September 2008 The strongest bond of human sympathy outside the family relation should be one uniting working people of all nations and tongues and kindreds. -Abraham Lincoln- 1 Labor Day CHAMBER CLOSED 2 Ambassador Meeting 8:00 a.m. Chamber Offi ce 3 Environmental Committee Noon Chamber Offi ce Everything but Ordinary.SM 4 Business Development Committee 8:00 a.m. Chamber Offi ce 9 Irwindale Educational Foundation 7:30 a.m. Chamber Offi ce Kim Travanty 9 CEO Roundtable 7:30 a.m. TBA Assistant Vice President, Customer Service Manager Irwindale Banking Center 11 Let’s Do Lunch 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Edison CTAC 16008 Foothill Blvd. 22 Board of Directors Meeting 3:00 p.m. Chamber Offi ce (626) 208-3203 25 GMI/Mini Expo 7:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Picasso’s Cafe www.vineyardbank.com Presenting Sponsor: Picasso’s Cafe Bakery & Catering 30 Fall Forum-Waste Not, Want Not 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. City of Hope Presenting Sponsor: Veolia ES Technical Solutions

October 2008 Every ship that comes to America got its chart from Columbus. -Ralph Waldo Emerson- 1 Environmental Committee Noon Chamber Offi ce 2 Business Development Committee 8:00 a.m. Chamber Offi ce 7 Ambassador Meeting 8:00 a.m. Chamber Offi ce 9 Let’s Do Lunch 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Edison CTAC Presenting Sponsor: Picasso’s Cafe Bakery & Catering 14 Irwindale Educational Foundation 7:30 a.m. Chamber Offi ce 14 CEO Roundtable 7:30 a.m. TBA 23 Milestone Breakfast 7:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Edison CTAC Presenting Sponsor: Picasso’s Cafe Bakery & Catering 27 Board of Directors Meeting 3:00 p.m. Chamber Offi ce

For details, future events or to RSVP please visit our online calendar at www.irwindalechamber.org

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Verizon Wireless Retailer is the name and the DBA is Wireless Edge. We are located at 432 S. Myrtle Ave. Monrovia, CA, 91016. We have been in business since 1999. We handle major business accounts (L-R) Roxanne and Val Villar, Verizon and also consumer accounts Wireless with Marissa Buckisch, in 4 counties. We do phone Picasso’s Cafe Bakery & Catering. upgrades, new activations and sell all kinds of accessories for any cell phone. Every customer gets a free accessory at the time of activation. Here are some of our satisﬁ ed customers. Miller Brewing Company, Worley Parsons Los Angeles World Airports, Ontario Airport, Van Nuys Airport, Palmdale Airport, Certi-Fresh Foods (seafood supplier for Benihana, Shogun, PF Changs, Red Lobster, Macaroni Grill etc.), Homeland Security Department of Water & Power Los Angeles, City of Monrovia Fire Department, Monrovia Police Department and the list goes on. We also do employee day events where we give away prizes and sign up employees on site. The best service we offer that retail stores do not is, we deliver the phones to your ofﬁ ce or home to make it easier for the customer. Wireless Edge 432 S Myrtle Ave, Monrovia 626-695-6582

A good, not just good-looking, website should be the hub of your marketing. This requires smart goals, simple tools, a deﬁ nite plan, and complete visibility to focus on what users want: relevance. Hip3 Marketing creates deeper engagement from users. Jon Cline, Hip3 Marketing with Vee Focusing on your targeted Clark, SCE Federal Credit Union. relevance rather than the wide reach of a generic message, we build communities and buyers using Internet and related marketing tactics. Hip3 provides optimization, analytics, email, search, and social marketing services for both existing and new websites as well as a Salesforce.com setup, integration, and consulting. Jon Cline can be reached at: 621 N. Azusa Ave. 106 S. Grand Ave. www.hip3.com or (877) 341-Hip3 x300. (626) 339-7337 (626) 967-6450 5 Member News

Oakmont Executive Transportation specializes in corporate and executive ground transportation and has been in business for over fi fteen years. Clients from large corporations to small families use Oakmont for airport transportation, to and from meetings, and/or to and from (L-R)Vee Clark, SCE Federal special events on the weekends. Credit Union with Sue Lynch, Oakmont is known for our reliable Oakmont Limousine. service. Our “attention to detail” gives our clients confi dence that their transportation needs will always be met. Our professionally trained chauffeurs, new model Cadillac fl eet, fl ight tracking, and GPS systems provide a level of unmatched service. Further, you will always reach a live, friendly voice over the phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We service all of the 5 major airports in the area as well as all local private airports. To take the stress out of traveling or to just relax and get out for a night out on the town, call us and experience our wonderful, personable service! Oakmont Executive Transportation 909.592.1144 Toll Free 877.481.5466 [email protected]

United California Discount Corporation is a factoring company that was incorporated in California in 1975. The service we provide to our clients is we buy current accounts receivable as they are created. This allows growing companies that are strapped for cash to continue issuing 30 day credit Vee Clark, SCE Federal Credit Union and Mike Roman, United terms to their customers but by California Discount. selling the invoices to us as they are created, their cash ﬂ ow is the same as if they were getting COD terms. Additionally we credit 24 X 7 Support One call does check all new customers for our clients, we guarantee credit on all approved accounts, and we perform a highly professional Available I.T. all! collection follow up system. We have clients that have been Increase your business' efficiency through I.T. able to increase their volume 10-20 fold by using our service. AMC offers big business capabilities at small business prices There are no term obligations or set up fees. The application Empower your business with our I.T. solutions and boost your process is fast and easy. Phone Systems competitive advantage United California Discount Networking Tel: 909.635.0580 909-394-5400 Visit us online at http://www.amcsolutions.net

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PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER WITH SOY INK. 6 Grand Opening, Open House & Ribbon Cutting! Irwindale Chamber welcomes two new members with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony as they celebrate their Grand Opening with an Open House.

Pictured is Healthpointe Medical Group’s Dr. Roland Lopez cutting the ribbon to their newly remodeled facility on June 19, 2008 as Dr. Silva, Irwindale Mayor Burrola, and several Chamber members look on. Healthpointe Medical Group is located at 5345 Irwindale Avenue in the City of Irwindale. Healthpointe Medical Group 626-960-5361 www.orthosportsmedicin.net

GET YOUR EVENT ON THE Pictured is Irwindale Mayor Burrola with Tom and Linda Fowler (owners of Food Makers Bakery Equipment) and their FAST TRACK! employees, friends and family members on July 14, 2008. Visit ■ Luxury Sky Box Suites for Parties of up to 30 Guests! FMEbakery.com or call (626)358-1343 for product information ■ Party on the Roof with up to 100 Guests! and services. ■ Tented Chalet Village for up to 750 Guests Plus Public Display Areas! Call Mary Gonzalez, ext. 210: Food Makers Bakery Equipment www.ToyotaSpeedwayAtIrwindale.com (626) 358-1100 16019 Adelante St. Irwindale, 91706

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(L-R) Hannah Fraijo, Angelica Torres and Alexandria Hernandez. This year’s essay question was “Failure can often teach more than success can. Discuss how failure has taught you a valuable lesson?” Each contestant presented their essay as well as their most recent school report card and was required to attend three pre-competition meetings to be eligible to participate in the competition. April Kelcy of Earthquake SOLUTIONS and Irwindale Toastmasters Club coached the contestants on presentation skills and self-conﬁ dence to prepare them for the oral presentation of their written essays. The contestants who are between 15 and 18 years old also had to participate in an oral interview and answer impromptu questions before a judging panel and an audience of family, friends and community leaders. Special thanks to the following: Lisa Bailey for acting as emcee for this event, Judges Bill Schroeder, 1st Centennial Bank; Kristen Pugh, City of Hope; and Linda Apodaca, Foothill Transit, Pepsi Cola for the beverages and The Produce Place for the fruit platter, and to committee members Eloise Beltran, and Priscilla Zepeda for their time and effort in preparing for this event.

(L-R) Kim Travanty, Vineyard Bank; Alexandria Hernandez, 2008 Young Citizen, and Lisa Bailey, Irwindale Chamber.

PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER WITH SOY INK. 8 Do You Suffer From Back Pain? By Maggie Pezeshkian D.C. Here are some facts about back pain. • Sleep on a mattress of medium fi rmness to minimize • 31 million Americans experience low-back pain at any any curve in your spine. Make sure to turn your mattress given time. over every six months. • One-half of all working Americans admit to having back • Lift objects with your legs, keep the object close and in pain symptoms each year. front of your body • Back pain is one of the most common reasons for missed • Do not twist when lifting. work. • Quit smoking. Smoking impairs blood fl ow, resulting in • Back pain is the second most common reason for visits oxygen and nutrient deprivation to spinal tissues. to the doctor’s offi ce, • Work with your doctor of chiropractic to ensure that • It is estimated that as many as 80% of the population will your computer workstation is ergonomically correct. experience a back problem at some time in our lives. • Strengthening the core musculature will help support the Symptoms associated with back pain: back, preventing further injury. • Screening and diagnosis Usually the following symptoms accompany back pain, although not always. If you experience any of the following If there is reason to suspect that you have a tumor, fracture, seek treatment immediately. infection or other specifi c condition that may be causing your back pain, your doctor may order one or more tests: • Sciatica or pain down the back of the leg. • X-ray. • Leg pain. • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computerized • Calf cramps tomography (CT) scans. • Weakness or heaviness in the leg(s) • Bone scan. • Numbness and /or tingling • Nerve studies (electromyography, or EMG). • Sharp back pain, especially when worse at night • Night sweats There are many ways to prevent back pain. However, if • Insomnia due to pain you experience back pain it is not to be taken lightly. Pain • Limited range of motion is our body’s way of alerting us that something is wrong. • Diffi culty urinating or incontinence Procrastinating treatment will cause future injuries and delay • Back pain when sneezing or coughing and complication in healing. • Pain that interferes with active daily living Listen to your body and take care of it. It’s the only one you What Causes Back Pain? have. The back is a complicated structure of bones, joints, Health is the most important thing in our lives. ligaments and muscles, nerves and blood vessels. You can You can reach Dr. Maggie at Duartefamilychiropractic@ sprain ligaments, strain muscles, rupture disks, and irritate yahoo.com joints, all of which can lead to back pain. Sports injuries or auto accidents can also cause back pain. Sometimes a simple move, such as bending and picking up a paper clip from the When your company has ANY JOB OPENINGS, fl oor, can have very painful results. In addition, arthritis, poor call us!! Our students and alumni are looking for posture, prolonged sitting or standing, being overweight and a variety of positions, form FULL- or PART-TIME psychological stress can cause back pain. Back pain can also to PERMANANENT or TEMPORARY. These directly result from disease of the internal organs, such as kidney stones, kidney infections, blood clots, bone loss or students posses a wide range of skills and experience other pathology. in many different fi elds ranging from CLERICAL • Tips to Prevent Back Pain to WAREHOUSE, from NURSING to DRAFTING, • Maintain a healthy diet and weight. from RETAIL to RESTAURANT. So, the next time • Remain active. you have a job opening, don’t pay for the newspaper • Avoid prolonged inactivity or bed rest. “help wanted” ads or agency fees, CALL US, • Warm up then stretch before exercising. WE’RE FREE!! • Stretch after your activity. • Maintain proper posture. Citrus College • Wear comfortable, low-heeled shoes. 626-914-8596 www.citruscollege.edu/ses (Golden Opportunity-continued from coverpage) 9 it will also reduce congestion for those who still must drive Administration (FTA) allocate hundreds of millions of each day. At a time of record jumps in the unemployment federal dollars to the Gold Line Foothill Extension. To do so, rate, the extension will also create jobs for thousands of however, the federal government requires a local commitment people in our community and provide a much needed boost of funds to mass transit projects and will normally match that to our local economy. And, as we have seen in the fi rst phase local investment on a 50/50 basis. But since the fi rst phase of of the Gold Line, the project will create millions of dollars in the Gold Line was built with only state and local funds, we business and real estate development along the rail line. in Congress are urging the federal government to give us a On June 26, 2008, the MTA board was scheduled to vote on more favorable match - maybe as high as 80 percent federal, the county’s 10 year transportation plan that outlines how the for 20 percent local. MTA plans to reduce traffi c congestion. If commuters in our I am pleased that the president recently signed H.R. 1195 region are to benefi t at all, the Gold Line Foothill Extension into law, which will help ensure that the expansion to Azusa from Pasadena to Montclair must be funded in the MTA’s and later to Ontario receives a favorable federal match. There long term plan. However, the MTA board pushed back the is no guarantee that we can get an 80/20 match, but without vote on the long range plan until November 2008, further at least a 20 percent local commitment of funds, one thing delaying progress on this important project. is clear: potentially hundreds of millions of federal transit There has been much debate about the merits of the Gold dollars will be spent on projects elsewhere in the state and Line versus the Expo Extension, but the Los Angeles region country instead of our region. Allowing these much-needed desperately needs both these projects. And while some may funds to go to projects in other states does not make fi nancial claim that these two extensions are in competition for local sense for Los Angeles County and its millions of gridlocked and federal funds, they need not be, and we must not create commuters. a destructive zero-sum game by playing one line’s advocates With so many practical, economic and environmental off against another’s. reasons to fund the Gold Line Foothill Extension, we should The Gold Line is the only project in Southern California that not delay construction of this project any further. Please join is ready to begin construction now and is already eligible for me in urging the MTA to include the Gold Line in the long federal funding. Expo Phase II is an important and valuable range plan. transit project, but it is still a few years away from such Adam B. Schiff, D-Pasadena, eligibility and construction. If funding is provided today, represents the 29th Congressional District. the Gold Line can begin operation in 2012. According to MTA’s estimates, EXPO Phase Two will not begin service FREE Government Contracting until 2016. We should not delay construction of the Gold Line, when we can have the opportunity and the resources Courses and Seminars In our FREE training seminars you will learn techniques to tap into the profitable federal, state, and local government markets. to build both. Our instructors have extensive experience in government contracting and are familiar with the latest contracting laws and regulations.

The MTA long range plan does not currently have a strategy Register online at www.TheFTC.org or call 866.382.7822 toll-free. to access much-needed federal funds for several years. If the board does not provide a local match, we leave hundreds of Southern California August 2008 millions of federal dollars on the table that will be directed August 5 - 9:00 am to 12:00 pm elsewhere in the state or country. And, if the Gold Line Doing Business with General Services Administration (GSA) funding is approved now, construction will be well under Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce way when Expo is ready to begin breaking ground, allowing One World Trade Center, Suite 206 the entire Los Angeles Congressional delegation to focus on Long Beach, CA 90831 securing federal funds for the Expo Line. August 12 - 9:30 am to 12:30 pm Some on the MTA have also argued that a half cent sales tax Responding to RFPs (Request for Proposal) Greater Santa Ana Business Alliance can provide the local match for the Gold Line extension and 2020 North Broadway, 2nd Floor that we should wait to see if this tax increase passes before Santa Ana, CA 92706 including the extension in the long range plan. While I share the hope that this measure will be placed on the ballot, the August 19 - 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Introduction to Federal Contracting legislation still must pass out of the California State Senate Valley Economic Development Center (VEDC) and later garner a 2/3 vote of the public. Since the MTA 5121 Van Nuys Boulevard, Third Floor already has the necessary funds at its disposal for the Gold Van Nuys, CA 91403 Line, there is no reason to put off support for the extension while awaiting the results of the sales tax effort. THE FEDERAL On the federal level, I have been working with my colleagues TECHNOLOGY CENTER in Congress to see that Congress and the Federal Transit Your Link to Government

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Textiles Option for Clothing recycling By: U.S. E.P.A LA Works proudly houses it’s very own, “Fashion Works Textiles in municipal solid waste are found mainly in Clothes Closet”. Many job seekers are in a career transition discarded clothing, although other sources include furniture, and require interview attire as well as a few pieces to start carpets, tires, footwear, and nondurable goods such as sheets their new business wardrobe. In the fabulous wardrobe and towels. EPA estimates that approximately 13.5 percent room that mimics something out of a Macy’s store with full- of textiles in clothing, sheets, and pillowcases was recovered length mirrors, private dressing rooms, and a sitting area, for export or reprocessing in 2000. Handling this load are you will fi nd everything from a two-piece suit with a necktie the more than 500 textile recycling companies in the United to basic offi ce attire in various sizes. If you are interested States, most of which are family-owned businesses that in donating to the “Fashion Works Clothes Closet, you employ 35 to 50 people, according to the Institute for Local may do so by contacting LA Works at (626) 960-3964. Self-Reliance. The Council for Textile Recycling estimates You may also drop off your ready to wear (laundered/dry that 48 percent of reclaimed textiles are reused as second- cleaned) business attire at LA Works WorkSource Center, hand clothing, 20 percent become wiping and polishing 5200 Irwindale Avenue, Irwindale California. LA Works cloths, and the remaining 26 percent are converted into fi ber looks forward to your visit. to be used in new textile products. The industry employs approximately 10,000 semi-skilled workers at the primary Donate Professional Business Clothing to “Clothes processing level and creates an additional 7,000 jobs at the The Deal” fi nal processing stage. Primary and secondary processors To Donate Clothing: CTD can accept the following account for annual gross sales of $400 million and $300 professional business clothing in clean, ready-to-wear million, respectively. condition: suits; shirts/blouses; dresses; slacks; ties; skirts; More than 61 percent of textiles that are collected for reuse or briefcases; dress shoes; coats and accessories (purses, recycling are exported to foreign countries. Thus, the strength scarves, jewelry, belts). Clothing must be on hangers when of the textile recycling industry is largely dependent on those appropriate. frequently volatile economies. In addition, despite record Guidelines For Donating Clothes: Clothing must be on demand for textiles, the industry has been downsizing as a hangers, clean, pressed, & ready to wear. Clothes The Deal result of insuffi cient supply. Experts cite increased municipal does not have the means to provide cleaning or pressing, so recycling of textiles as a critical strategy to increase supply. be sure that the clothing you donate are in good condition Currently, successful community recycling programs range and can be passed on without cleaning or mending. Recent from curbside collection to drop off centers, often partnering styles are appreciated – large and extra large sizes too! with local charities and nonprofi t organizations. With end What Clothes The Deal Cannot Accept: We cannot accept users paying between $80 to $160 per ton for the recovered children’s clothes, or household items. textiles, revenues are covering most communities’ textile Tax Receipts: All donations are tax deductible. We do not processing costs. Therefore, additional education is needed need an itemized listing of your donations as that is the to increase the tonnages collected through municipal and donor’s responsibility for his or her personal tax records. county programs. http://www.clothesthedeal.net for additional information. Although it is still in the early stages of development, carpet Free Household Hazardous & E-Waste Roundup recycling is a key area of growth in the textile industry. Carpet Saturday, August 16, 2008 - 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. recycling can include refurbishment, recycling carpet into Santa Anita Race Track, Gate 6, Colorado Place new carpet face fi ber, manufacturing fi bers into other plastic Hazardous Waste includes paints, glues, pesticides, oils, solvents, products and carpet backing into new backing, or producing cleansers, old medicine, and car and dry-cell batteries. E-Waste includes a recycled-content carpet backing by melting different computer monitors, TV’s, VCRs, stereos, fax machines, computer types of backing and fi ber materials together. Barriers to keyboards and cellular telephones. Improper disposal of these materials can pollute the environment and endanger children and pets. carpet recycling include its bulkiness and the typically • Limit of 15 gallons or 125 lbs. per vehicle long distances to markets, which can make it diffi cult to • Don’t mix materials, keep original labels on containers cost-effectively recycle. Also, carpet fi bers and backing are • Put in a sturdy box in the trunk of your car comprised of a wide variety of materials, making it diffi cult • No waste from business will be accepted to develop standard recycling technologies. • No explosives, ammunition or radioactive materials For more information, call 1 (888) 253-2652 11 Resources for Green Clothing

By: Patricia Sullivan, City of Irwindale We have become used to recycling in the household and at Outdoor clothes are available at http://www.naturescloset. work more actively than we did in the past but very few of net/ and, yes, they carry Patagonia clothes as well as other use really think about the environment when it comes to the brands you may not be as familiar with. textiles we use in the home and for our clothing. Since this The Hunger Site at www.TheHungerSite.com has an organic issue of the Green Pages is about clothing a search on the tunic top that sells for $28. The Hunger Site will fund 50 cups Internet seemed appropriate and there are wonders to behold of food for each one that is bought. That seems like a painless out there. way to aid the earth and the inhabitants at the same time. A search online for “environmentally friendly clothing” There is even a show about Environmentally Friendly returns several sites that sell currently fashionable attire. clothes, The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet at http:// For instance, Gaiam at Gaiam.com/OrganicClothing/ has www.mandjshow.com/videos/environmentally-friendly- organic cotton and natural fi bre clothing including an active- clothes which talks about “Designer outfi ts hotter than the wear line of sports bras and bra tops for various activities. ozone layer that are easy on Mother Earth.” Then there is the incomparable http://www.hellsmistress. To make it easy for you to follow the links you can go to net/. What an interesting name for a site. This company http://www.irwindalechamber.org then scroll down to the carries clothing made from hemp, organic cotton, bamboo, Newsletter in the left hand column. Click on that and then or a blend of these fi bers. The site says “This is wearable art click on the August, 2008 issue and go to the green pages. which is only available from hellsmistress!” That way you will have active links to click on to reach these I especially liked the clothing on the Domino site at another vendors. If the links aren’t working for any reason you can, site at http://www.dominomag.com/galleries/2007/02/ at least, copy and paste each link into your address bar to greenclothing and we are probably all familiar with Patagonia reach the sites easily and quickly. at http://www.Patagonia.com/. Go Green Garments at www.gogreengarments.com/ has some attractive clothing including baby wear. Environmentally friendly surf gear can be found at www.seahuggers.com/ and who could resist a site name Recycle Bin at http://www. recyclebindesigns.com/collection.html with clothes as appealing as the name for those of you who want to be as green as possible.?

The Irwindale Chamber of Commerce Environmental Committee E-mail your environmental questions to our committee and one of our committee members will respond to you. Chair: Jayne Foote - Veolia ES Technical Solutions Mission Statement Elizabeth Bagwell - City of Hope To prepare, inform and advocate, on behalf of the Sol Benudiz - Irwindale Police Department business and residential community, Luis Cetina - Metropolitan Water District environmental concerns and emergency Ann Croissant- San Gabriel Mountain Conservancy preparation and response planning. Craig Doerr- American Reclamation Join the Committee Raymond Hamada- City of Irwindale If you care about health and safety issues that affect community business, or the environment, April Kelcy- Earthquake SOLUTIONS you should consider this committee. John Norcia - Santa Fe Dam Meeting: 1st Wednesday of each month Thomas Rascop- Reichhold, Inc. Time: 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Song Saenam - Comerica Bank Location: Irwindale Chamber of Commerce, Celia Smith- Sanctuary Shack 16102 Arrow Highway, Irwindale Patricia Sullivan- City of Irwindale Public Library (one block east of Irwindale avenue) Racine Ward- Biosense Webster, Incorporated E-mail: [email protected] Rainbow Yeung - South Coast Air Quality Management Website: www.EnviroCommittee.com

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The Irwindale Chamber of Commerce and the City of Irwindale have put in formal requests to the Santa Ana District Manager of the United States Postal Service for a geographical based zip code. Currently Irwindale Three zip codes residents and businesses are assigned to one of three zip codes primarily identifi ed with other cities. 91706 serves the majority of our community but is fi rst and foremost affi liated with Baldwin Park, 91702 (Azusa) and 91010 (Monrovia) make up the balance. The USPS website even states that there is not a post offi ce in Irwindale, yet we have one located at 16025 Calle del Norte, Irwindale. Not having our own zip code causes a great deal of confusion. Most zip code programs do not recognize Irwindale as the correct city when the zip code is entered. Because zip code programs tend to use the primary city, some of our businesses actually believe they are located in Baldwin Park or Monrovia. Even our Chamber receives mail addressed with Baldwin Park as the city location! Since some of our street names are identical to street names in the other communities it gets even more bewildering for those making deliveries. An example of this is Candywarehouse.com who is located on Third Street in Irwindale. Anytime there is a new delivery person their shipments will most likely go to the Third Street in Baldwin Park instead of the correct address in Irwindale. In addition, most demographics are computed and listed by zip code which is Irwindale’s Post Offi ce is not found. problematic for our city. Most internet searches include Irwindale as part of the other city’s information. The one found for Irwindale incorporated Baldwin Park’s information into it. We encourage you to send you own letter with any issues you have personally experienced to: Gerard Ahern, District Manager United States Postal Service Santa Ana CA 92799

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Retention in a Recession-Tips to Keep Your Workforce Strong By Express Employment Professionals Whether or not the experts will agree on if a recession is truly a week for an employer from an at-home offi ce. Other upon us, it’s clear that times are shaky for many businesses employers are opting for a different approach, allowing and consumers facing the rising costs of living and doing at-home work for part of the week and requiring in- business. With an uncertain economy, many workers worry offi ce time for face-to-face meetings or collaboration. about the threat of losing a job, and businesses worry about However telecommuting programs are structured, this how to cut expenses and salvage the bottom line. But, option appeals widely to employees who have to travel despite the layoffs that occur in some markets, industries, long distances to work or those who have needs to attend and organizations, the opposite pressure - to retain staff - is to at home. just as strong in others. • Boost bonuses. It may seem contradictory to businesses In fact, a recent report by Workforce.com showed that seeking to cut back, but increasing pay incentives is a despite the economy, 64% of companies plan to keep staffi ng great way to not only retain but also motivate key staff. budgets steady, 87% do not plan to change compensation Experts recommend that this approach be tied directly budgets, and 93% are not looking to instate salary freezes. to individual efforts that boost sales, production or But despite these plans, many employers fi nd it diffi cult to performance. The logic behind this retention technique simply retain the staff they have. is simply “you help me, I’ll help you.” Plus, bonuses can help employees weather tough economic times Given that turnover can cost anywhere from one to three themselves and place you at the level of a preferred times the cost of an employee’s salary, losing key staff is place to work. If your business can’t afford to budget even more diffi cult to afford when times are tight. So, what for raises, a bonus initiative may be a great option to can you do to retain employees in light of current conditions? help retain staff members who may otherwise search for These ideas can help you retain your highly valuable and richer pastures. skilled workforce. Experts say that in the past 60 years, economic downturns • Be fl exible. According to the Families and Work Institute’s have lasted from 11-18 months, proving that keeping your newly released “2008 National Study of Employers,” skilled, trained workforce is an important factor in the employers are more likely to retain workers if they offer long-term success of your company. These ideas can help fl exibility in the workplace. Flexible work programs you retain the staff you have as you ride out whatever the offer more than simply a leg-up on the competition in economy brings. recruitment efforts. They are a way to retain staff despite major life-altering changes that have traditionally meant BUSINESS SOLUTIONS SEMINAR: an exodus from the workplace, such as parenthood or reaching retirement age. Flexible work schedules are Preventing Sexual Harassment also of great appeal to younger workers who are willing Presented by Calvin House of Gutierrez, Preciado & House to job hop in favor of a more contemporary work environment. This seminar is provided for anyone in a supervisory • Retain training programs. Though they’re often the role. As mandated by the State, it must be taken fi rst thing to get cut, it’s important to continue offering within six months of hire and repeated every 2 years. training and development programs when times get Wednesday, August 20, 2008 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. tight. Economic pressures often trickle down, causing demands for higher productivity levels from employees. Irwindale Community Center In order for workers to do this, you must equip them 16102 Arrow Highway, Irwindale, CA 91706 with increased skills and knowledge. Employees who Irwindale Chamber Members - Free - Non-Members - $25 feel pressured to do more will be tempted to seek other **Bring your own Brown-bag lunch - Beverages employment if they feel the company isn’t doing its part will be provided** to help their work improve. • Consider telecommuting. Though telecommuting Space is limited. RSVP at www.irwindalechamber.org programs are not an option for every employer, many or call (626) 960-6606. organizations are getting creative on how they can Sponsored by: utilize telecommuting to retain their workforce. Not only does allowing employees to telecommute help them save money on gas, recent reports have highlighted the success and satisfaction of employees putting in 40 hours

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Council Round-Up – June 25, 2008 • Council approved the rejection of bids for the replacement of sidewalk and access ramps at various locations and directed the City Engineer to modify the plans and re-advertise the project. • Council approved the contract with LA PartyWorks to provide carnival events, games and prizes for the City’s 50th Anniversary Fiesta • Council approved a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with Athens Services for a Solid Waste Materials Recovery Facility/Transfer Station. • Council approved the amendment to the Irwindale Municipal Code regarding the hours of operation for designated skate board areas. The designated skate park area will be closed at dusk throughout the year instead of 6:00 p.m. during standard daylight time (November-March) and 9:00 p.m. during daylight savings time (April-October). • Council adopted the City of Irwindale budget for Fiscal Year 2008-2009. • Council directed staff to proceed with the scheduling of a public hearing to rename Tifal Avenue to “Miguel Miranda Avenue” and to begin the process for renaming/rededicating all streets named for founding fathers, beginning with Mike Martinez. • Council approved a tentative parcel map to allow for the division of an existing parcel into two parcels for residential use located adjacent to 16109 Central Street. • Council approved amending the Irwindale Municipal Code relating to ﬁ re regulations and adopting by reference the very high ﬁ re hazard severity zone map prepared by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. • Council approved augmenting the revolving fund for police follow-up investigations. • Council approved and adopted the Engineer’s report for maintenance, operation, and replacement of the City’s sanitation and sewer systems located within the Irwindale Business Center. • Council approved a resolution to change the street name of Tifal Avenue to Miguel Miranda Avenue.

Senior Field Trip Huntington Library Health Fair Pictured are seniors waiting to board the Another outing planned by our Senior On May 3, 2008, our seniors held a bus for a trip to Palm Springs to attend the Center was a trip to the Huntington “Steppin Out with Senior Centers/Health Palm Springs Follies on April 26, 2008. Library on May 10, 2008. The Library’s Fair.” They walked, stretched, had health Our Senior Center offers many forms of rare books and manuscripts are one of the screenings and felt good about taking care entertainment for our seniors and this trip world’s largest and most used collections of themselves. The purpose of this annual is just one way they can get together with in American. The art collection is very event is to showcase the positive impact friends and have a good time. distinguished and the botanical gardens senior centers have in their communities. include more than 15,000 different species of plants. Our seniors also enjoyed an afternoon tea party and had a wonderful time. Pictured are from left Dorina Castellanos, Arline Miranda and Helen Apodaca.

May Birthdays Spring Dance Birthdays are celebrated each month at our Each year our Senior Center hosts a Spring Senior Center. Birthdays for the month Dance which is one of the events our seniors of May were Lelani London and Andrew really look forward to. This year the Spring Duarte. Dance was on April 18, 2008. Pictured are Esmeralda Breceda and Linda Melendez. 15 IRWINDALE ROCKS (Previously the City Corner) As Provided by City Staff

50th Anniversary / 4th of July Celebration This was a very special year for the City of Irwindale as we celebrated our 50th Anniversary. To commemorate this momentous event, the City combined celebrations with the 4th of July and hosted a parade followed by festivities at Irwindale Park. Several of our past councilmembers, Jr. Kings and Queens, Miss Irwindales and dignitaries from neighboring cities joined us in our celebration and had a great time riding in our parade. Presentations were given to all distinguished participants and the afternoon was ﬁ lled with music, carnival activities and great food. The City was honored to have so many take part in this historic event. Pictured are some of the participants in our 50th Anniversary parade.

Starting off the parade was the Am Vets Post 113. Pictured from left are Denise Miranda, Miss Irwindale – 1982, Marlena Miranda, Miss Irwindale – 1981 and Cathy Huicochea, Jr. Queen – 1969.

Young Marines marching proudly.

Past Mayor Justin Garcia

Irwindale’s Tiny Tots Assemblyman Ed Hernandez 16 IRWINDALE ROCKS (Previously the City Corner) As Provided by City Staff

CIF Champion At the City Council meeting of July 9, 2008, Council recognized Justin Grijalva as a member of the Bishop Amat High School CIF Baseball Championship team. Congratulations to Justin who is a member of our community. We wish him well in his future baseball career. Pictured from left are Councilmember Fuentes, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, Justin, Councilmember Ortiz, Mayor Burrola, and Councilmember Burrola. CIF Champions Business of the Month At the City Council At the Council meeting of June 25, 2008, Rancho Duarte meeting of July 9, 2008, Florist was recognized by the Council as the business of Council recognized the month for June. Rancho Duarte Florist is family owned the Northview and has been in business for 28 years. They have been High School CIF members of the Irwindale Chamber of Commerce since Baseball Champions. 1994 and have donated ﬂ oral centerpieces for various events. Congratulations to the Congratulations to Rancho Duarte Florist and we are proud entire team! Your hard to have them as a member of our community. Pictured are work and commitment from left Gene and Rosi Medrano and Mayor Burrola. has certainly paid off. Pictured in back from left are Councilmember Fuentes, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, Councilmember Ortiz and Mayor Burrola. In front from left are Tyler Grijalva, Gabe Jaramillo, Shane Fraijo and Councilmember Breceda. Wrestling Team At the City Council meeting of July 9, 2008, Council recognized the Northview High School CIF Wrestling Northview MVP Champions. At the City Council meeting of July 9, 2008, Council Congratulations to recognized Hannah Fraijo for being selected as the Most the team and we are Valuable Player of Valle Vista League. A student at proud to have them Northview High School, Hannah has also been awarded a as members of our community. Pictured in back from left full scholarship to Cal State Northridge. Congratulations to are Councilmember Fuentes, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia and Hannah! We are indeed proud to have you as a member Councilmember Ortiz. In middle row from left are Adrian of our community. Pictured from left is Councilmember Beltran and Mayor Burrola. In front from left are Alfonso Fuentes, Mayor Pro tem Garcia, Hannah, Councilmember Gutierrez, Eric Fuentes and Councilmember Breceda. Ortiz, Mayor Burrola, and Councilmember Breceda. 17 Disaster Preparedness for the Small Business August 20, 2008 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Description of Workshop: This workshop will focus on what an entrepreneur and small business owner needs to know to effectively prepare for the inevitable service disruptions that businesses experience from time to time. Although hurricanes, tsunamis, and earthquakes come to mind when we think of the term disaster, major disasters are not the only causes of business interruptions. More common calamities, such as a building ﬁ re, storms, or vandalism can shut down a business just as quickly as a major disaster and wreak the same amount of economic havoc to the employees and the business itself. This workshop will discuss how today’s technology can help keep your business going and minimize the downtime for a speedy recovery. This session will be a full two-hour workshop designed to help businesses create a safe, solid, and relatively easy-to- implement solution to ensure continuity of business in the case of a disaster of any size and how to avoid a serious interruption of business operations. A comprehensive workbook with forms and templates will be provided to participants. Location: Small Business Development Center Offering FREE Informative Seminars in Lighting, HVAC, and 5200 Irwindale Ave., Suite 140, Irwindale, CA 91706 Electrical Training!

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x Special renewing date plate for your American Institute of Architects (AIA) Where indicated event carries AIA learning units membership plaque x Pillar Member name badge x Website Recognition for the entire year For complete details call the Chamber office 626‐960‐6606 18 Labor Law Corner By: Cal Chamber Handling Employee Requests: Three-Step Process Helps granted an employee a leave of absence a few years ago Prevent Trouble. Employees often come to me with special when her child had surgery, or gave another employee a requests, such as for a leave of absence, a fl exible schedule week of unpaid leave when her sister was terminally ill. or the option to telecommute. Is there a simple way I can If you’ve granted such leaves before, consider whether this fi gure out which requests I must grant? is a similar situation. Could this employee claim you were Employees make many kinds of requests and it’s often discriminating against him by not granting this leave? The diffi cult to determine which ones you must — or should — key is to treat similarly situated employees similarly unless grant. Considering each request using a simple three-step there is a valid business justifi cation for treating them process will help you fi gure out how to respond without differently. getting into legal hot water. If there is a valid business reason for denying this leave Steps to Consider: For illustration here, let’s consider the even though others have been granted, could you document case of an employee who asks you for time off to care for that reason if necessary? For example, you could show that his seriously ill mother: this employee requested time off during your busy season, Step 1: What does the law say? In many instances, the while the other requests were during the slow season. employee’s request will be governed by law. For example, Precedent: If nothing in the law, your policies or your past the employee who requests a leave of absence to care for his practices indicates you must grant the request, then you are seriously ill mother may be eligible for a legally protected free to grant or deny it at your company’s discretion. Keep leave under the state and federal family leave laws. You in mind, however, that this decision will set a precedent for must determine if the employee meets the legal criteria to future requests. take a family leave, such as whether you are a large enough employer and whether the employee has worked for you Start Doing Your Homework Now long enough. By: Leonard Letter If the employee meets the requirements, grant the leave. If Your November ballot will be full of initiatives for you to not, don’t deny the leave yet without considering step two. consider. Given that about half of California voters now vote Step 2: What does your employee handbook say? Even by mail, many of them weeks before the election, campaigns if the law doesn’t require you to grant the employee’s will start communicating their messages toward the end of request, look at what your employee handbook says about summer. If you want to get ahead of the propaganda, take a it. Many companies have policies that are more generous look at the initiatives now and think about your position before than what the law provides. (Note: Sometimes these policies you are bombarded with simplistic television commercials. are not contained in a formal employee handbook, but have Here are the numbers of each measure and a link to the been issued piecemeal throughout the years as individual Secretary of State’s website that includes the summaries and policies.) text of each one. The state ballot pamphlet that will include the arguments for and against each measure will be available Does your company have a policy providing medical for public examination beginning July 22nd. leaves of absence other than those required by the family Prop. 1: High-Speed rail bond (submitted by the Legislature, leave laws? Or perhaps a policy allowing personal leaves not as an initiative) of absence? Prop. 2: Treatment of farm animals If so, determine whether the employee meets the Prop. 3: Children’s hospital bond requirements of those policies. If not, move on to step Prop. 4: Parental notifi cation for a minor to have an three. abortion Step 3: What is your past practice? If nothing in the law Prop. 5: Nonviolent offender rehabilitation, sentencing and or your policies would require you to grant the request, parole consider your past practices. Even if your handbook does Prop. 6: Anti-gang penalties not provide for leaves of absence of any kind, look back to Prop. 7: Renewable energy requirements Prop. 8: Marriage is defi ned as between one man and one whether any leaves have nonetheless been granted in the woman past. Prop. 9: Victims’ rights in criminal cases Often the way a company actually acts is very different Prop. 10: Alternative energy bond from what is stated in its employee handbook. Maybe you Prop. 11: Redistricting commission

PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER WITH SOY INK. 19 IRWINDALE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Street Address: 16102 E. Arrow Highway, Irwindale, CA 91706 City of Irwindale Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2307, Irwindale, CA 91706-1168 City Hall Phone: (626)960-6606 • Fax:(626) 960-3868 5050 Irwindale Avenue E-Mail: [email protected] Irwindale, CA 91706-1168 Website: www.irwindalechamber.org 2008 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Phone: (626) 430-2200 Chair of the Board: Marissa Buckisch Picasso’s Cafe*Bakery*Catering Fax: (626) 962-4209 (City Hall) 1st Vice Chair: Dennis Chiappetta Athens Services Fax: (626) 430-2295 (Building Dept.) Website: www.ci.irwindale.ca.us 2nd Vice Chair: Atisthan Roach Vulcan Materials e-mail: postofﬁ [email protected] Treasurer: Robert Weil Seal Beach Investment Inc. Secretary: John Muldoon Securitas Security Services City Council Past Chair Kevin McDonald Foothill Transit Mayor: Larry G. Burrola Directors: Elizabeth Bagwell City of Hope Mayor Pro Tem: Manuel R. Garcia Vee Clark SCE Federal Credit Union Council Members: Mark A. Breceda, John Gasparian American Reclamation David Fuentes, and H. Manuel Ortiz Anita Hernandez Miller Brewing Company Sam Kim Ayutla Meat Market City Council Meetings Rachel Leyba Allstate Insurance 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall Louis Ornelas Ready-Pac Produce Jesus Rodriguez Decore-Ative Specialties City Staff Steven Sorell Attorney at Law City Manager: Robert Griego Kim Travanty Vineyard Bank Assistant City Manager: Camille Diaz Ex-Ofﬁ cio: Robert Griego City Manager Dir. of Public Works/City Engineer: Kwok Tam Finance Director & City Treasurer: Abraham De Dios Lisa Bailey President/CEO Director of Planning: Raymond Hamada Staff: Dominique Yates Membership Event Manager Human Resource Manager: Sharmeen Bhojani Veronica Orosco Administrative Assistant Redevelopment Project Manager Jose Amador CHAMBER MEETINGS Deputy City Clerk: Linda Kimbro Ambassadors 1st Tuesday 8:00 a.m. at the Chamber Planning Commission Board of Directors 4th Monday Chair: Arthur R Tapia Vice Chair: Doloras Amador 3:00 p.m. at the Chamber Commissioners: Richard Chico, Patricia Gonzales and Robert E. Hartman Parks & Recreation Commission Environmental Committee 1st Wednesday Chair: Dan Diaz Vice Chair: Paula Fraijo 12:00 noon at the Chamber Commissioners: Carol B. Hernandez, Veronica S. Barbosa-Lara Luncheons 2nd Thursday and Belen Zepeda Location Varies Senior Citizen Commission Business Development 1st Thursday at the Chamber Chair: David Martinez Vice Chair: Maggie Guzman 8:00 a.m. Commissioners: Valinda Acevedo, Networking Breakfast 4th Thursday at Picasso’s Cafe Stella Breceda, and Nellie Tapia 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. ******************************************** Toastmasters Wednesdays at Irwindale Community Center Library...... (626) 430-2229 7:15 a.m. (Visitors always welcome!) City Librarian: Patricia Sullivan 5050 Irwindale Avenue Fax: (626) 430-2266 CEO Roundtable 2nd Tuesday Recreation...... (626) 430-2224 7:30 a.m. Location TBA 16053 Calle de Paseo Fax: (626) 962-3022 IRWINDALE SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS Recreation Manager: Dan Grijalva Am-Vets Post 113 Recreation Supervisor: Carol Acosta 16124 Calle de Paseo, Irwindale, CA 91806 Recreation Supervisor: Priscilla Zepeda Meets 1st Friday at Am-Vets Park (626) 338-4440 Ben Aguayo Senior Center...... (626) 430-2283 Irwindale Educational Foundation 16116 Arrow Highway Fax: (626) 430-2275 P.O. Box 2307, Irwindale, CA 91706-1168 Senior Citizen Coordinator: Jackie Delgado Board Meets 2nd Tuesday, 7:30 a.m. at the Chamber Assistant To Senior Citizen Coordinator: Sara Ponce Irwindale Lions Club Service Yard...... (626) 430-2280 P.O. Box 2093, Irwindale, CA 91706 16034 Calle del Norte Meets Tuesdays, 11:45 a.m. at Covina Bowl Irwindale-Salvatierra, GTO, Mexico Sister City Corporation Public Works Manager: Mike Rados P.O. Box 2054, Irwindale, CA 91706 ******************************************** Meets 2nd Tuesday, City Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m. Police Department Knights of Columbus Chief Sol Benudiz 16025 E. Cypress Ave., Irwindale, CA 91706 Emergency...... 9-1-1 Meets 2nd Wednesday, 8:00 p.m., at the Knights of Columbus Hall Sociedad Progresista Mexicana, Inc. Phone (non emergency)...(626) 430-2244 (626) 337-1193 Antonio Salazar 5050 Irwindale Avenue Fax: (626) 856-0471 Meets once a month (usually Tuesday), City Council Chambers Los Angeles County Fire- Irwindale Station Soroptimist International of Irwindale Meets 1st Wednesday of every month, 6:30 p.m. at16102 Arrow Hwy., Irwindale Emergency...... 9-1-1 V.F.W. Irwindale Post 9895 Phone (non emergency)...(626) 337-8919 P.O. Box 2054, Irwindale, CA 91706 15546 Arrow Hwy, Irwindale Meets 3rd Thursday at 4117 Alderson Street, Baldwin Park, CA For Waste Collection & Recycling Services Contact x Craig Doerr or Joe Pimentel

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