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2010 Officers

Patty RochaChair of the Board

Preferred Outlets at Tulare

Marie PintoChair Elect

Tulare Adult School

Mat SozinhoVice Chair of Finance

Sozinho Realty

Lance MorrisImmediate Past Chair

Adair & Evans

Daniel EnriquezVice Chair of Membership

Hazels Kitchen

Matt WeaverVice Chair of

Governmental AffairsEly Auto Parts

2010 BoardMarc Limas

TF Tire & Service

Marisa SimoesThree Sisters Farmstead Cheese

John Thomas

Bank of the Sierra

Terry BrazilTulare Historical Museum

Brian MartinhoMartinho Construction

Leanne SandlinMario Simoes Family Dairy

Sue Ann HillmanTulare City School District

Gary GermaineLand OLakes

Art ClarkKohler & Clark Screw

Products, Inc.

Geoff HindsTulare County Fair

Hector RamosHampton Inn & Suites

Traci MyersEx-Officio, City of Tulare

Dennis MederosLegal Counsel, Horswill,

Mederos, & Soares

Professional Staff

Sherry CarsonOffice Manager

Bette PenceInformation C oordinator

Anthony DeRoseInterim Presi dent /CEO

Kary Mancebo-IngramMembership P rogram Coordinator

the updateis the official monthly

publication of theTulare Chamber of Commerce

220 E. Tulare Ave.P.O. Box 1435

Tulare, CA 93275-1435

email: info@tularechamber.org

eb: .tularechamber.org

Editor: Kary Mancebo-IngramFor advertising information call:Colleen Ferreira (559) 735-3227

the update is published in partnershipith the Tulare Advance-Register

www.TulareChamber.org thethe Update

UpdateOctober 2010

October 5 & 7 - Member Summit,

4-6 p.m., International Agri-

Center, 4500 S. Laspina Ave.

October 14 - Candidates Forum,

7-9 p.m., Tulare Senior Center,

201 N. F Street

October 21 - Mixer at Tulare

Historical Museum, 5-7 p.m.,

444 W. Tulare Ave.

save the dates Its About TulareWhat a fantastic community we live in! I want

to say thank you for the positive feedback, the verynice comments and the great suggestions so manyof you have shared with me.

We are doing a lot of work here at theChamber. We have been able to meet withthe mayor, the Tulare City officials, the TulareImprovement Program Board of Directors, the20/40 Visionary Group for Tulare and a number ofother service groups and community minded orga-

nizations. The positive response has been amazingand hopefully you are seeing some positive resultsin what we are doing.

I quickly learned I am not the only personpassionate about this community. The volunteer

hours of community minded individuals are count-less. The outreach effort is centered in helpingindividuals, promoting business, encouraging newbusiness, beautification of the community, provid-ing educational training and events and providingfun and safe entertainment for all ages. Its simplyabout promoting Tulare.

Someone I met years ago told me there arethree basic things we can do to improve our com-munities and our lives. They are simple; always try

to do a little more, relationships matter and onlyyou can make you happy. These are simple ideasthat have made a difference in my life. These kindsof ideas and attitude it creates is contagious andTulare has it.

I look for-ward to assist-ing in the con-tinued progressof makingyour ChamberTHEPLACE to bea part of. Pleasewatch for morechanges as the

Chamber doesits best to serveits customersand the com-munity at large. Tony DeRose

Proposition 22, on the November ballot, isa critical measure that would prevent the Statefrom raiding funds that are currently dedicated

to local governments. It would also preventthe State from diverting gas tax revenues thatvoters have dedicated to local transportationservices and road repairs. It is important toknow that this ballot measure does not raiseany taxes it simply protects local revenuesfrom State raids.

That is why the Tulare City Council hasjoined the California Chamber of Commerce,along with Meg Whitman, other local electedofficials, business leaders, labor leaders andtaxpayer groups from throughout the state insupport of Prop 22.

Every business in California, no matterhow large or small, depends on services pro-vided by cities, counties and special districts

in order to thrive and prosper. They deliveressential infrastructure to homes and busi-nesses. Local governments are the source ofpolice and fire protection, as well as operateparks, libraries and other services that supportbusinesses, employees and their families. Inaddition, local governments provide street androad maintenance, as well as sewer, water and

utilities.

However, State raids of local governmentand transportation funds over the past decade

have put funding for these vital services at risk.In fact, in the last budget cycle alone, the State:

Borrowed $2 billion in local property taxdollars.

Raided $2 billion in redevelopment fundsthat would otherwise go to local economicrevitalization, business development and jobcreation.

Threatened to steal and borrow billionsin gas tax dollars that voters have dedicated tofund local street and road repairs and highwayimprovements and maintenance.

If passed, this measure will close loopholesand prevent the State form borrowing or tak-ing local government funds, including funds

for the City of Tulare. Prop 22 is good forlocal business and good for our economy.

Raiding transportation and redevelopmentfunds directly reduces jobs and slows economicdevelopment. For instance, every $1 billionspent on highway construction generates $5billion in economic activity and creates 18,000jobs. And the State raid of $2 billion in rede-

velopment fundsthis year couldotherwise support

up to 198,000 fulland part-time jobsin the construc-tion and relatedindustries.

By preventingfuture State raidsof local funds,Prop 22 will helpkeep more of ourlocal tax dollarslocal, and increaseaccountability forvoters and taxpayers. The measure will alsohelp reduce pressure for local fees and taxesand will help our cities, counties and special

districts better plan for future infrastructureand service needs that are necessary to sustaingrowth and economic development.

The Tulare City Council is unanimous inour endorsement of Proposition 22, and weencourage all voters to support this vi tal mea-sure to protect local taxpayers and local gov-ernment services from continued State raids.

Mayors Corner By Craig Vejvoda

Craig Vejvoda

Chamber asking for input By Marie PintoDear Valued Chamber Member;

As Chairman Elect of the Tulare Chamberof Commerce Board of Directors, it is my goalto ensure all chamber members have the oppor-tunity to voice their needs and concerns. It isimportant to me that the Chamber moves for-ward toward meeting those needs and removingconcerns.

This is your opportunity

to be heard!!The Chamber will be hosting the firstever Tulare Chamber of Commerce MemberSummit. The Member Summit is fashionedafter a town hall meeting, where members of

the Chamber will be presented with an opportu-nity to give input on Chamber activity, programsand events sponsored by the Chamber. Tell uswhat do we do well and where are our growthopportunities may be???

Some of the topics scheduled to be discussedinclude:

Promoting the Local Community Economic Development Business Services

Networking Opportunities/Mixers Governmental Affairs/Political Action Chamber Website Leadership Tulare Ambassador Program

The Tulare Chamber of Commerce MemberSummit will be held Tuesday, October 5th orThursday, October 7th from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.at the International Agri-Center, 4450 SouthLaspina Street Tulare. Please RSVP to the TulareChamber of Commerce office (559) 686-1547by October 1, 2010 with the date you wouldlike to join us. Refreshments will be served. It isimportant that you please be a part of this.

I thank you for your continued support of

the Tulare Chamber of Commerce and look for-ward to a fruitful and exciting new year.

Marie PintoTulare Chamber of CommerceChair-Elect/Board of Directors

The Tulare Chamber of CommercesGovernmental Affairs Committee, along withSoroptimist International, Tulare Advance-Register, and the League of Women Voters,will be hosting a Candidates Forum. Theformat will allow each candidate to make abrief opening statement for an introduction,followed by questions presented by membersof the audience. All candidates will be given atimed opportunity to respond to the questions.This forum will give you the chance to meet

the candidates, listen to their platforms, askquestions, and guide you to an informed votein November. The candidates for the followingraces have been invited to participate: College

of the Sequoias Ward 2, Tulare Joint UnionHigh School Board, and Tulare City Council.

This event is free and open to the public.Join us on Thursday, October 14, from 7 to9 p.m., at theTulare SeniorCenter, 201North F Street.For more infor-mation, pleasecall 686-1547.

Forum gives public chance to

meet and question candidates

Election Day is November 2, 2010

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By Tony DeRos

The Tulare Chamber of Commerce is delighted to welcome Sherry Carson to the Team! Sherry is our new Office Manager and Bookkeeper.Sherry and her family moved to Tulare in 1981. She attended Kohn Elementary, Cherry Avenue Jr. High, and graduated from Tulare UnionHigh School. She continued her education at COS and at Cal Polys Continued Education Program. She has two children, a son who is serv-ing our country in the Air Force, and a daughter who is a freshman at TUHS. Sherry joins the Chamber after gaining valuable experience at the

International Agri-Center and Tulare County Economic Development Corporat ion. In her spare time, Sherry enjoys spending time with herfamily, base jumping, baseball, playing sand volleyball, and supporting the Tulare County Asthma Coalition and the Light House Rescue Mission.Sherry believes that Tulare truly is the most desirable place to live, learn, play, work, worship, and prosper.

Welcome to the Chamber, Sherry! Sherry Carson

Welcome Sherry Carson to the Chamber Staff

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Welcome Aboard New MembersCongratulations and thank youto the new member that invested

in the Chamber.

Sue Sas Creative CateringCaterers

720 W. Main St., Visalia, CA 93292(559) 733-9001

Website: suesacatering.com

Toning Shoes Do They Really Do The Trick?Youve heard the hype about these shoes

BURN MORE CALORIES, TONE YOURBUTT AND THIGHS, IMPROVE YOURPOSTURE yada yada, yada. And in myopinion, thats all it is - hype. The three Ive

heard about the most are SKECHERS SHAPE-UPS, MBT - Masai Barefoot Technology andREEBOK EASYTONE. I have no doubt theseshoes are comfortable and well-made and theyshould be for the price you pay for them rang-ing from $100 - $245. The design of the toningshoe creates an unstable sole which forces thewearer to balance themselves. Looking at theshoes, the thickness alone makes you at least aninch or more taller and should you lose yourbalance, youll have quite a distance to fall. AndIve asked some of my friends who wear them,Are they working for you?(remember all thattoning going on). The general reply is after theywore them for a few days, their legs did ache abit sore muscles- so it must be working, right?Ok, listen especially you women out there

lets say during the fall and winter monthsthe type of shoes you wear are different fromwhat you wear in the spring and summer. Whenthat seasonal change happens and the shoe stylechanges to accomadate, you go from heels to flats

and at first your calves ache a bit. Thats becauseyou are using those leg muscles differently. Withheels your calf and leg muscles shorten somewhatthen you switch to flats and the muscles need tolengthen and stretch out. Different shoes makeyour muscles react, well, differently.

Yes, there are studies out there that provethe results that they proclaim but there are stud-ies and there are studies. When the manufac-turer of a product conducts their own survey orstudy of their very own product the results cansay whatever they want it to say. Lets face it, theyare not going to say anything negative about theirown product. But when an independent study-no ties to the product or its producer is done,thats the one you need to read and probably

take heed. And what Iveread in these independentstudies does not support themanufacturers claims.

Hey, if you like theshoes and they feel greatand spending that amountof money motivates you toget out and walk and movemore then go for it! Willthis particular design ofshoe tone your body, makethe excess weight drop off and those inches justmelt off your body just by putting them on yourfeet no. There isnt any specific food to eat, orpill to swallow or designer shoe to wear that willget you to your goal weight or clothing size Ittakes YOU making a decision to become morehealthy by making better food choices and withdaily exercise.

Its a lifestyle change, not a shoe-style change.

Barbara HarrellJazzercise Franchise Owner& Certified Personal Trainer

Fitness by Design

Bravo Farms

Budget InnCalifornia Bean & Pea, Inc.

Central California Blood Center

Mick Chamberlain

Cold Stone Creamery

Doug Les Farms

El Pargo Bar & Grill

Gainsborough Studio

Garrison Roofing Co., Inc.

Great Lakes Airlines

Habitat for Humanity of Tulare County

Hilarides Dairy

Keller Williams Realty Tulare County

The Light House Rescue Mission

Little Caesars Pizza

Machado Hay CompanyOak Valley Union School District

Phillips Law Firm

Premier Real Estate-Dee Picanso, Realtor

Steve Presant

Richs Business Options/Amway Global

Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel

C.J. Shannon & Sons

Tipton/Pixley Medical Clinic

Tulare-Kings Right to Life

Tulare Community Church

Tulare County Association of Realtors

Valley Yellow Pages

Walton Family Moving & Storage

Members Renew Chamber InvestmentThank you for the folloing businesses andindividuals ho reneed their membership

during the month of August

2010-2011 Leadership Tulare Class, picturedfrom left to right: Stacey Beachy, International

Agri-Center; Lee Brehm, Preferred Outlets atTulare; Lionel Machado, Tulare Regional MedicalCenter; Hector Ramos, Hampton Inn & Suites,Pablo Reynoso, sponsored by the Tulare MasonicLodge, employed by the City of Tulare; JenniferGomez, City of Tulare; Oscar Fernandez; andKris Costa, College of the Sequoias.Not pictured: Marcus Fabro.

The 2010-2011 Leadership Tulare Classmet for the first time at an orientation held atthe Chamber. The Class enjoyed lunch fromMikey Vs while learning about the agenda fortheir upcoming year. Each was given the book,

Now, Discover Your Strengths authored byMarcus Buckingham and Donald O. Clifton,PhD. Their first homework assignment was totake the Strength Finder quiz that identifies eachparticipants unique talents and strengths. This

years class is a diverse group and a great repre-sentation of our membership and community.The Chamber is excited to offer this educationalprogram that has empowered many of Tularesdistinguished leaders.

New Leadership Tulare Class Kicks Off Exciting Year

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Member NewsThe Tulare Soroptimist Club will hold its

annual fall salad luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.Thursday, Oct. 21 at Tulare First Baptist Church onthe corner of Cross Avenue and Cherry Street.

The buffet luncheon will feature an array of saladsprepared by club members and local restaurants.Opportunity drawings also are planned.

Tickets are $15 and can be purchased in advancefrom any Soroptimist Club member or by callingMarmie Fidler, 901-4528, Julie Fernandez, 287-4831or Karen Smith, 686-1688.

Proceeds from the luncheon will go toward schol-arships and community projects. Tulare Soroptimistawards scholarships each year to a graduating seniorat Tulare Union and Tulare Western High School.The organization also presents a cash prize to the win-ner of its annual Womans Opportunity Award, whichis given to an adult woman who is seeking schoolingor training to enable her to enter the job market.

Tulare Soroptimist also has used fund raisingproceeds to help such organizations and projects asTulare LightHouse Rescue Mission and the TulareHospital Foundation.

Membership in Soroptimist is open to womenorking in a profession or business. Retired profes-

sional and business women also are welcomed to join.

Emmy winning former member of the hit bandThe Monkees, composer, singer and actor, Peter Tork

ill be the featured speaker at the Tulare CountyDrug Court graduation at 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct.28, 2010, at the Visalia Convention Center. Over175 graduates will be recognized. An emotional anduplifing Before & After video will show how theyregained sobriety and are now law abiding, productivecitizens. Open to the public - free admission.

Gowin Green, a local family-owned groundsmaintenance company, has expanded its offer-

ing of services to includelandscaping. Now, with theachievement of being issued a

landscape contractors license,Gowin Green can provide those services that cantransform your yard into your perfect destinationlocation. Owner James Gowin has 20 years experi-ence in landscape design and installation and will beoffering competitive prices. Please, visit their website:ww. gowingreen.com.Contact them today for a free

estimate, 559-303-9040.

The Tulare City Historical Society and the TulareHistorical Museum are pleased to announce the 20thAnnual Taste Treats in Tulare on Monday, Oct. 25,2010, at the Heritage Complex International Agri-Center, 4500 So. Laspina St., Tulare, CA.

This is the organizations biggest fund-raiser ofthe year, benefiting the Tulare Historical Museum, yettickets are only $45 each. Tickets may be purchased

at the museum, from a museum board member orfrom their website. You will be able to sample the bestfoods, featuring the areas finest restaurants and cater-ers, without leaving town. Visit old friends or makenew ones, and dont forget to bid on the terrific silentauction items. Taste Treat tickets sell out FAST! So,dont wait or youll miss out on this highly anticipatedannual food-tasting extravaganza!

The museum is located at 444 W. Tulare Ave.,Tulare. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. 4 p.m.Thursday - Saturday. In addition to their regularhours, they will be open the third Sunday of themonth for free, during the months of September toMay to correlate with their Sunday @ 2:00 program.Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors 55+ and So.CA Automobile Club members, $2 for students, andfree for Tulare City Historical Society members andchildren under 5 years old. Please view their website

for more information on this event or to purchasetickets online at www.tularehistoricalmuseum.org.

Any questions? Please call: (559) 686-2074.

Clifford H. Dunbar, Chairman ofthe Board/Chief Executive Officer ofBuckman-Mitchell Inc., one of the larg-est independent insurance agencies inthe West, was recently honored for hisongoing pledge to education, commit-ment to excellence, and dedication tothe insurance profession.

The Society of Certified Insurance Counselors(CIC) presented Dunbar with a formally inscribedcertificate for his continued participation in the CICprogram. Earning his CIC designation and main-taining all update requirements for 20 years placesDunbar in the top 1 percent of all insurance profes-sionals in the country.

The high standard maintained by Mr. Dunbarnot only benefits BMI, but the insurance professionas a whole, said Dr. William T. Hold, CIC, CPCU,CLU, President of the Society of CIC.

The Society of CIC is an organization nationallyrecognized as a leading continuing education programof insurance professionals. A not-for-profit organiza-tion, the Society of CIC is the cornerstone programfor The National Alliance for Insurance Education &Research, headquartered in Austin, Texas.

Founded in 1916, Buckman-Mitchell is one ofthe largest independent insurance agencies in theWest. It has been named to the prestigious Top 100Agencies in America. Buckman-Mitchell offers afull line of personal and business insurance includingagribusiness and health and financial. The company

is located at 500 N. Santa Fe St. in Visalia, Calif. Formore information on Buckman-Mitchell, visit www.bminc.com or call 733-1181.

ServiceMaster by Benevento has learned that itis one of five ServiceMaster franchises in the UnitedStates to be the recipient of the Expert Award.

This award qualifiesthe local company to viefor the Marian E. Wade

Award, which is the topaward presented each year. The father and son teamof Larry (chief financial officer) and Tony (president)Benevento travel to Boston on Tuesday to learn ifthey have earned the top prize.

ServiceMaster by Benevento has earned theExpert Award twice previously, and the seniorBenevento is hoping that the third time is the charmand that well bring home the Marian E. Wade awardthis year.

This award, named after the national companysfounder, considers criteria such as growth, customerservice and their success in nurturing the nationalfranchises corporate culture of honoring God, help-ing staff grow professionally and growing the com-pany profitably.

ServiceMaster by Benevento serves Tulare andKings counties, and in 2009 took on the Bakersfieldfranchise to serve Kern County.

The company, now in its 26th year, has 33employees and plans to give $150,000 this year tolocal non-profit organizations, including the YMCA.

ServiceMaster by Benevento provides fire, smokeand water damage restoration and reconstruction,commercial and residential cleaning services. Forinformation, call 559-625-8554 or visit servicemas-terbybenevento.com.

Coldwell Banker Choboian RealEstate is proud to present ColdwellBankers Top Agents for August, 2010.

Julie Beltran was the Top Agent for NewListings. Maria Chavez was the Top

Agent for Open Escrows. Top Agent inClosed Escrows was Lorri Silva.

These Individuals are outstandingsales professionals and have the primarygoal to serve their clients in the mostprofessional manner. They continuallystrive to be number one! said Wayne

Butterfield, Sales Manager.Coldwell Banker Choboian Real

Estate is located at 155 North K Street,Tulare, Ca. 93274, and can be reached at559-686-8591 or www.cbchoboian.com.Coldwell Banker Choboian Real Estatehas been ser ving the Tulare County areafor over 50 years. Since 1906, the Coldwell Bankerorganization has been a premier provider of full-ser-

vice real estate. The Coldwell Banker system has morethan 3,600 residential and commercial real estateoffices and 117,000 Sales Associates in 28 countriesand territories. It is a pioneer in consumer services

with its Coldwell Banker Concierge program andaward-winning Web site, www.coldwellbanker.com.

In its first three years, Measure R has been used

to buy buses, provide transportation to at-risk youth,fund new routes, extend service hours and purchasetechnology to help buses stay on schedule.

That was the good newsreported to the MeasureR Citizens OversightCommittee this week dur-ing its quarterly meeting in

Visalia.

Its clear that Measure R has made positiveimprovements to transit for county residents, saidTom Barcellos, chairman of the Measure R CitizensOversight Committee during the committees Aug. 9meeting.

At the request of the committee, transit provid-ers from throughout the county detailed how themore than $6.7 million spent to date in Measure Rstransit/bicycle/environmental funding category has

improved transit in Tulare County. Heres a look atwhats been done with Measure R:

Porterville (Porterville Transit)

New Route 8, serving northeast Porterville.

Expanded service to southwest and northwestPorterville.

Plans to expand service to southwest Portervillein 2012-13.

Visalia (Visalia Transit)

Extended Sunday service hours from 3 :30 p.m.to 6:30 p.m.

Added buses to busiest routes (MooneyBoulevard and north Visalia) to provide more fre-

quent service. Supported fare box recovery urban transitsystems have to generate at least 20 percent of operat-ing costs through the fare box, while rural areas mustgenerate at least 10 percent.

Expanded transit center (planned with MeasureR funds, but Measure R funds were replaced withfederal funds, allowing the city to use Measure Rfunds on other transit projects).

Added new route to serve Farmersville, Exeterand Visalia.

Added buses to Routes 7 and 8 and made themrun bidirectional to better serve riders.

Extended Route 7 to serve the new Target shop-ping center on Dinuba Boulevard.

Tulare (Tulare InterModal Express, TIME)

New Route 7 to serve southeast Tulare.

Installed technology on buses to give buses pri-ority at traffic signals.

Dinuba (Dinuba Area Regional Transit)

Expanded transit services by starting DinubaConnection, a route running between Dinuba andReedley. Since the route began in August 2008, itsridership has increased 44 percent from 7,400 ridersin 2008-09 to 10,000 riders in 2009-10.

County of Tulare (Tulare County Area Transit)

Started LOOP bus providing at-risk youthwith free transportation to activities that connectthem to mentoring and gang prevention programs inthe county. Since its inception in November 2006,approximately 9,000 at-risk youth have used theLOOP. In 2009-10, ridership more than doubled to4,735 youth from 2008-09 when it had 2,334 riders.

Provided more frequent transit services and

extended service hours to all areas of the county. Added Saturday service to transit services.

Added transit service to Alpaugh area.

Added more buses to routes increasing the fre-quency of routes in the county.

Expanded service hours from 18,000 to 26,000hours in past three years.

Supported fare box recovery.

The 16-member committee meets quarterly to

make sure Measure R funds are spent properly. It willmeet next on Monday, Nov. 8. To view meeting datesand agendas, visit tularecog.org/oversight_committee.php. The public is invited to attend.

Measure R, the one-half cent sales tax passedin 2006, funds transportation, transit and environ-mental improvements in Tulare County. The TulareCounty Association of Governments, acting as theTulare County Transportation Authority, administersthe Measure R program. For more information,contact Ted Smalley at (559) 624-7274 or visitTCMeasureR.com.

This year is the 25th Anniversary of the open-ing of the Tulare Historical Museum. Our museumofficially opened its doors to the public on November15th, 1985. Many events have been planned to com-memorate this anniversary:

The museum is sponsoring an Essay WritingContest. A variety of formats are welcome, includingnarrative, compare-and-contrast, interview, expositoryand timeline. The goal is to let Tulare residents knowthat their personal histories have a place in the muse-um. One winner and an honorable-mention entry

will be chosen in the following categories: fourthand fifth grades; sixth, seventh and eighth grades;high school freshmen and sophomores; high school

juniors and seniors; and adults. Each entry should be2-3 pages typed (at least 12-point font). Entries aredue October 22. Bring them to the Tulare Historical

Museum, mail them to Tulare Historical Museum,P.O. Box 248, Tulare, CA 93274 or email your entriesto Pam Beck at pjb61850@aol.com. Winners willbe announced Nov. 14. Winners from each category

will take home $50. Winners and runners-up willbe treated to a reception event. Winners also will befeatured in a display at the museum. Included will betheir written work, photos and family memorabilia.

During the weekend of Nov.13th & 14th, themuseum will host an Open House to commemo-rate Tulare Historical Museums 25th Anniversary.

Admission will be free. Saturday, Nov. 13th, freeadmission hours will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., andSunday, Nov. 14th, 12:30 to 4 p.m.

Saturday evening Nov. 13th, from 6-9 p.m. themuseum will feature A Night at the Museum. Thecost of tickets is $25 each. This event will include

appetizers, music and fun in a relaxed atmosphere.Meet docents dressed in period costume as youexplore our exhibits. Guests may also dress in periodclothing, but it is not a requirement. These ticketsare on sale now, and may also be purchased on themuseums website.

On Sunday, Nov. 14th, at 2 p.m. the museumwill have a free program and reception in theHeritage Room. There will be a cake reception and

tulare chamber the update October 2010 page 3ADVOCATING FOR BUSINESS

New Member - Loving CareAssisted Living

The Tulare Chamber of Commerce is happy to welcome T-BonesRanch House as a new member. The Early Tulare, Old West dcorgreets you from themoment you enter.

This casual, family-friendly restaurantwill treat you tosome of the bestfood around. Onthe menu, youllfind Certified Angus steaks, chops, ribs, chicken, seafood, salads,cobbler, and bread pudding, all fresh and all home-made. Seasonally,lobster is available. If youre really hungry, order the huge chicken-fried steak complete with all the trimmings. T-Bones serves breakfast,lunch, and dinner daily. You can also have T-Bones Ranch Housecater your next event, whether it be a wedding, corporate party, orbusiness meeting, no event is too big or too small. For good timesand great cuisine, visit T-Bones Ranch House at 1066 East Rankin.Their hours of operation are Sunday-Thursday, 6 am - 9 pm, and

Friday-Saturday, 6 am - 10 pm. For more information, please call684-9108 or visit their website, www.tbonesranchhousetulare.com.

New Member - T-BonesRanch House

Presidents Circle

J.D. Heiskell & Company

Lagomarsino Group

Preferred Outlets at Tulare

Res-Com Pest Control

Saputo Cheese USA, Inc

Tulare Advance Register

Tulare Regional Medical Center

Directors Circle

International Agri Center

Land O Lakes

MC Solutions

Ambassadors Circle

Adair & Evans,An Accountancy Corporation

Citizens Business Bank

College of the Sequoias

Horswill, Mederos & Soares

Lane Engineers, Inc.

Quad Knopf, Inc.

Ruan TransportationCorporation

Sturgeon & Beck, Inc.

Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino

Will Tiesiera Ford-Mercury, Inc.

Circles ofExcellenceA program of the Tulare Chamber of Commerce

The Tulare Chamber of Commerce would like to recognize these memb ers who have gone above and beyondmembership investment in 2010. Their support is instrumental in the growth of the Chamber.

Maria Chavez

Lorri Silva

Julie Beltran

Clifford H. Dunbar

PRUNINGWith A Purpose *

What: An afternoon with master gardener,Tom Fetch, of L E Cooke Co.,presenting an educational, often

humorous, look at landscaping andgardening techniques, with a focus onpruning tips and tricks to help youimprove plant and tree health, or evento create living art!

Hors d oeuvres and beverage buffet.

Silent auction; a chance to pick upsome spectacular gifts, donated bylocal merchants, for less than retail!

* Proceeds to benefit Tulare READ,provider of free, adult literacy services.

When: Sunday, October 3rd, 2 p.m.4 p.m.

Where: The NEW Tulare Public Library

475 North M Street, Tulare CA 93274

Tickets: $20 per person, available from the

Tulare READ office, located at theTulare Public Library

Info: (559) 685-4516, tulareread@yahoo.com,www.facebook.com/pages/Tulare-READ/59417379949

ENTER NOW for a chance to win a

gift basket full of gardening books!

Raffle tickets are JUST $1, at the Tulare

Public Library. Winner announced at

the event (needs not be present to win).

The Tulare Chamber of Commerce is happy to welcome Loving CareAssisted Living as a new member. Loving Care was established in2003 by long-time Tulare resident Ron Perry and his wife Fe. ThePerry family is well-known and remembered in Tulare as operating

Perrys Tulare Inn, on Paige Avenue, one of the first restaurants tooffer a chuck wagon buffet. Loving Care, located within the Perryshome, can accommodate up to six residents with two private roomsand two semi-private rooms. The family-oriented and welcomingatmosphere is a wonderful alternative to a large, impersonal facility.It is a general care facility that provides room and board, 24-hours aday, 7-days a week, for people who can no longer care for themselves.Ron and Fe are able to distribute and dispense medications to theirresidents, removing the guess work. Home-cooked meals and snacksare often prepared using fresh ingredients from their garden. Visitorsmay come and go from 8am - 8pm, and for emergencies. Ron and Feare State Licensed, Live Scan and First Aid Certified. Each year, Ronand Fe complete 40 hours of additional education and training.Ron considers it a privilege to serve the community inthis way. Loving Care Assisted Living is located at

1542 East Glenwood. To learn more, please call688-4835 or 736-0401.

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The Tulare Veterans Service Office, AmVets, celebrated the move to theirnew location with a ribbon cutting. The afternoon began with the raisingof the American flag, then the knell of a bell, honoring those who gave theultimate sacrifice. Once inside, guests were able to tour the newly reno-vated building, munch on delicious hors doeuvres, and listen to the patri-otic sounds of the Tulare Community Band. If you are a veteran, AmVetsVeterans Service Office is available to answer all of your questions andoffer you assistance. To learn more about the AmVets and the services

that are available, please visit their new office at 120 North M Street or call685-2446.

4 & 5 Encore Theatre Co.Auditions for Every Christmas StoryEver Told (and then some) 7:15 p.m.at Encore Theatre. 324 South N Street,Tulare. Callbacks will be announced. Castis open to adults. Be prepared to sing,read, and dance. All audition material willbe provided. Show dates are December

3,4,5,10,11,12,15,17,18, 2010. Directed byDenyse Weaver. More information contactDenyse at (559) 805-6388.

5 & 7 Chamber of CommerceMember Summit

This Town Hall meeting will allow you,our members, to tell us what we do welland where we can grow. Topics include:Economic Development, Business Services,Networking, Opportunities, ChamberWebsite, Governmental Affairs, LeadershipTulare, Ambassador Program. Tuesday, Oc-tober 5th 4-6 p.m. or Thursday, October 7th,4-6 p.m., International Agri-Center, 4500South Laspina, Tulare. Join us on the datethat best ts your Schedule. Please RSVPby October 1st to the Chamber at (559) 686-1547 or kingram@tularechamber.org

7 Employment DevelopmentDepartment

Get it Right from the Start; you are invitedto attend the Federal/State Basic PayrollTax Seminar, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., TulareCounty Workforce Investment DepartmentProfessional Development Center, 4031West Noble, 2nd Floor Visalia. No chargefor this seminar. To make reservations, usethe Internet: www.edd.ca.gov/Payroll_Tax_Seminars/ or call (866) 873-6086

11 Tulare Chamber ofCommerce GovernmentalAffairs Committee

meeting, 12 noon at Apple Annies in Tulare.Information: 686-1547.

12 Tulare Chamber ofCommerce Ambassadors

meeting, 12 noon at various locations. Forlocation and information call 686-1547.

14 Southern CaliforniaEdison AgTAC

presents Piensa Verde, celebrating HispanicHeritage Month. 5:00-8:00 p.m. Save-the-Date. More information to follow.

14 Candidates ForumTulare Senior Center, 201 North F Street,7 to 9 p.m. Come and meet the candidatesfor Tulare City Council, Tulare High SchoolDistrict Board and C.O.S. Board. Presentedby the Tulare Chamber of Commerce,for more informationcall the Chamber at686-1547.

19 Celebrate the 15thAnniversary of HazelsKitchen

237 North L Street at 5 pm. Deliciousappetizers, desserts, and beverages.

20 Tulare Chamber of Com-merce Board Meeting

Tulare Chamber Ofce, 220 East TulareAve., 4 p.m. More information: 686-1547.

21 Soroptimist LuncheonThe Tulare Soroptimist Club will hold itsannual fall salad luncheon from 11 a.m.to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21 at TulareFirst Baptist Church on the corner of CrossAvenue and Cherry Street.

21 Chamber MixerTulare Historical Museum, 444 West TulareAve., 5 to 7 p.m. Bring plenty of BusinessCards, this is a wonderful networking op-portunity! Food; Door prizes: 50-50 Draw-ing. This is a free event. More information:686-1547.

25 Tulare Historical Museum20th Annual Taste Treats of Tulare. Inter-national Agri-Center, Heritage Complex,4500 South Laspina St., Tulare. 6 to 8:30p.m. Tickets are $45 and are available at theTulare Historical Museum, 444 W. TulareAve. or from any Board Member. For moreinformation or tickets: 686-2074

27-31 Return of theHaunted Theatre

Encore Theatre, 324 South N Street, Tulare.A scary tour awaits those brave enough todare it. More information soon.

30 OktoberfestInternational Agri Center, Farm CreditDairy Center Building, 4450 South LaspinaSt, Tulare. 2 to 6 p.m. Tickets are $35 inadvance, $40 at the door. Presented by theTulare Noon Kiwanis Club. For tickets or

more information call Bridgette at 688-5263or www.tularenoonkiwanis.org

Ambassador of the Month

Terry Sayre was named

our Ambassador ofthe Month for August.Terry attends mixers,ambassador meetings,and ribbon cuttings ona regular basis. Sheis always willing tohelp wherever neces-sary. Its wonderfulto have Terry as anAmbassador! Tolearn more about theAmbassador Program,please call theChamber at 686-1547.

Thank you to Valley Business Bank forhosting our August mixer! This beautifulbank had the perfect atmosphere for mix-ing and networking. Guests were treated toveggie, cheese, and fruit platters from MikeyVs, refreshing drinks and wines, along withfantastic homemade desserts. Many of thosein attendance won door prizes. To learnmore about Valley Business Bank and theservices they provide, please call 687-3351or visit them at 1901 East Prosperity.

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the founders of museum will be recognized.Winners of the Essay Writing Contest will beannounced.

The museum is featuring a display ofEarly Day Museum Memorabilia, in the

Audio-Visual Room. The collection includesphotos, artifacts and newspaper articlesof the museums beginning years. Take aride back in history to the early days of thefounding of our museum.

The museum is located at 444 W.Tulare Ave., Tulare. Hours of operationare 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday throughSaturday. In addition to their regularhours, the meseum will be open the thirdSunday of the month for free, duringthe months of September to May to cor-relate with their Sunday @ 2:00 program.

Admission is $5 for adu lts, $3 for seniors55+ and Southern California AutomobileClub members, $2 for students, and freefor Tulare City Historical Society membersand children under 5 years old. Please viewtheir website for more information on theseevents or to purchase tickets online at:

www.tularehistoricalmuseum.org.

If you have any questions, please call:(559) 686-2074.

After nearly 25 years, the first floor ofTulare Regional Medical Center is being

remodeled. The remodel is to prepare for thecompletion of the Medical Tower Expansion.The remodel allows us the opportunity totest materials determining their durabilityprior to installation in the Medical Towerstated Viktoria Meyers, Vice President ofBusiness Development.

In addition to the first floor remodel,Tulare Regional Medical Center has openedan Out Patient Draw Station and moved the

Home Care Services Office to Cherry Ave.Hillman Healthcare Center, A Division ofTulare Regional Medical Center, is expand-ing womens services and will be welcomingthe medical specialty clinic currentlylocatedon Cherry Ave. The Sleep Disorder Center,currently located on the first floor of themain hospital is moving off site, into thecurrent Cherry Healthcare Center, to makeroom for additional patient rooms within thehospital.

According to Meyers, These improve-ments allow Tulare Regional Medical Centerto continue providing access to quality carethroughout the region.

The 115,000 Square Foot Medical TowerExpansion is continuing on course. A live

web cam has been established to view theconstruction progress and can be seen by log-ging on to www.TulareRegional.org

We appreciate the communities supportduring our facility update and expansion,Meyers added.

We would love to share your news.Please send to kingram@tularechamber.org.

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Thank you to our volunteers

Each month, a group of lovely ladies volunteer their Mondaymorning to help prepare our newsletter for mailing. Theystuff, fold, and stick labels on more than 650 newsletters.Standing is Betty Pence, then clockwise: Linda Hicks, AliceSpeer, Kay Dick, Norma Molder, and Wanda Boswell.The Chamber appreciates their willingness to help us withthis task every month, and always with smiling faces.Thanks, ladies!