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Longtime readers of Quarterly Mailer Magazine have doubtlessly noticed some major changes in the publication. The newly rebranded QM Magazine now features more content than ever before. In addition to our usual human interest sections such as Tech, Health, and Home Improvement our magazine will explore our community’s diverse neighborhoods with dedicated sections to Glendale, La Canada, La Crescenta, and Montrose. Of course, while some things change, we have strived to ensure that the best parts of our magazine have stayed the same. We will continue to work with the best businesses in the area in order to connect our readership with the highest quality restaurants, retail, and services in the area. Our staff stands behind the advertisers that appear in our publication and urge our readers to support these local businesses to help our community grow and flourish. We believe that QM Magazine is an indispensable tool that helps connect the residents of the area to the businesses they care about most. Over the years we have connected countless patrons to our advertisers, beginning countless relationships that continue to benefit both the customers and individual businesses to this day. In the future, we strive to continue with the things we do best. We will always look to provide interesting, thoughtful content and a magazine that reflects our tireless efforts to produce a publication of the highest possible quality. Everyone Stay safe and cool this summer. Until Next Season,
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Voted Glendale’s BEST Hospital BEST Nurses • Fastest Heart Attack Care – Ranked #1 out of 34 hospitals in L.A. County for heart attack treatment time. • Maternity Center – Features high-tech delivery beds for maximum comfort, couplet care, NICU, high-risk pregnancy care and education classes. • Advanced Primary Stroke Center – Joint Commission certified in advanced treatment of stroke for the best patient outcomes. • Private Patient Rooms – Spacious and comfortable rooms for patients and their families. Internet access and amenities available. • Cancer Center – Recipient of the Outstanding Achievement Award. Pink Ribbon Facility for excellence in breast health and patient support.
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Glendale by Steve ZURN
City Drought Outlook
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alifornia is in the fourth year of one of the most severe droughts ever recorded. In the last few months, records have been set for the highest temperatures and driest conditions for this time of year. This has prompted Gov. Jerry Brown to issue several Executive Orders including mandatory conservation provisions. All Californians need to take immediate action to change water usage patterns as we are faced with another record setting drought year. The Metropolitan Water District is also poised to implement an allocation plan for its members (including the city of Glendale) this summer. As cities and water suppliers throughout the state scramble to respond to these mandates, the city of Glendale has continued to steadily take the appropriate action through programs and policies aimed to specifically reduce the amount of water we use. While
customers to conserve. In addition to our conservation programs, Glendale Water & Power developed a tiered water rate structure that was approved by the City Council and which took effect on Sept. 1, 2014. This tiered rate structure was designed to ensure fair and equitable rates necessary to maintain the critical infrastructure and administer the ongoing operations of the Water division. GWP consultants studied our rates in their entirety to ensure the continued provision of quality water and quality services to all Glendale customers. The tiered rate structure was developed in accordance with the requirements of Proposition 218 ensuring that all charges are based on actual service provision and that no one category of user subsidizes another. The structure covers fixed and variable costs associated with water delivery during normal climatic conditions. Directly tied to the implementation of the mandatory water conservation measures is a separate drought fee. The drought fee is temporary and only used in these emergency drought situations to keep the utility finan-
“During this period of prolonged drought, we all need to do our part to ensure that we have the water necessary to sustain our community.� there is no question that we must do more in the way of water conservation, Glendale is well ahead of many cities due to the foresight of our City Council and the dedication of our
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cially solvent. The drought fee as mentioned goes into effect upon adoption of the mandatory conservation provisions of city law. The Glendale City Council declared its second phase of conservation on July 29, 2014. However, in an effort to assist customers, sus-
pended the drought charge for six months. On April 28, City Council instituted the third phase of mandatory conservation in response to the ongoing unprecedented drought conditions and suspended the Phase III drought charge for another six months, keeping customers at the current Phase II drought charge. The purpose of the drought charge is twofold. First, to recover revenue shortfalls resulting from lower water sales directly related to conservation, and second to promote targeted
reductions in water consumption during periods of mandatory conservation. Customers that meet the usage reductions set during each phase of mandatory conservation will generally not see an increase in their water bill. The drought charge is applied equally to all water consumed and is not related to the tier levels. During this period of prolonged drought, we all need to do our part to ensure that we have the water necessary to sustain our community. We thank all of our residents for their part in
helping the state, the Southern California region, and the city of Glendale get through this drought. We look forward to working with our residential and business community to assist with water conservation. In that regard we have many tools and programs to assist our customers to meet our water conservation goals. Please visit www.GlendaleWaterAndPower.com for more information. Every drop counts. Steve Zurn is the General Manager of Glendale Water and Power.
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Upcoming Events in Montrose There is a lot to be excited about this summer at Montrose Shopping Park. Whether your passion is for cinema, cars, or California organic produce, there is an upcoming event for everyone in the family. Here is a preview of what’s coming soon:
Few things in life are more enjoyable than a close look at some beautiful cars on a warm summer day. Motor enthusiasts of all ages can get a look under the hood of some world class cars while browsing sidewalk sales from some of Montrose’s best retail locations and grabbing a bite to eat from one of the many delicious restaurants. Montrose 6th Annual Film Festival: Friday & Sat. August 21 & 22
Harvest Market and Marketplace: Sundays 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Spend your lazy Sunday mornings in Montrose by browsing some top quality produce, crafts, and collectibles. While it’s held all year, there is no better time than the summer to bring the family and enjoy the lovely outdoor atmosphere.
While drive-in theaters may be a thing of the past. movie lovers still get a chance to enjoy a film under the stars this summer in the Andersen’s Pet Shop parkMontrose’s Hot Rod & Classic ing lot. Starting at 6:30, attendees Car Show: Sunday, July 5th, can enjoy free popcorn, live music, and a classic movie all without an 2015 admission fee.
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The SR-710 debate has often been reduced to a dichotomy: whether or not to build a tunnel to complete the 710 freeway. However, Connected Cities and Communities, a group that includes community leaders from Glendale, La Canada Flintridge, Pasadena, Sierra Madre and South Pasadena, has introduced “Beyond the 710,” a plan that the group says would negate tunnelled solutions, promote alternate forms of transportation and reduce traffic. The core of the Beyond the 710 plan involves altering the 710 freeway stub near CSULA, transforming the gap into a boulevard connecting the 710 with Fremont Avenue in Alhambra. The tentatively named “Golden Eagle Boulevard” would be flanked by open space projects such as parks, soccer fields and a restored Arroyo Rosa de Castilla creek. The group’s plans also involve providing opportunities for multiple modes of transportation in the area, such as a 2.5 mile bike path from Fremont Avenue to Cal State Los Angeles, new bus transit lines and upgraded Metrolink lines. At a Thursday morning press conference at Metro headquarters in Downtown Los Angeles, members of the coalition spoke optimistically of their vision for the region. Ara Najarian, Glendale Mayor and Chair of Connected Cities and Communities, said he felt Beyond the 710 was “a particularly appropriate name because we are proposing nothing less than moving beyond the tired debates about freeway extensions through our communities. And we’re looking for new ways to both avoid the terrible effects of building a freeway
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while at the same time dealing with the legitimate traffic concerns of the area and the region.” Najarian framed the plan as a community effort, in which solutions would be developed collectively. It’s not a conclusion. It’s an invitation to start a discussion, a grassroots discussion where all of the communities can come together and solve a problem that we all want to solve,” he said. “Our plan will not only eliminate the negative effects of a tunnel. It will provide a path to a more sustainable future for everyone while increasing the mobility in our communities and freeing up billions of dollars for more pressing transportation projects.” Congressman Adam Schiff said he was initially open to the idea of a tunnel, but balked at the plans when costs for the tunnel exceeded the original estimates. “Whatever the technological feasibility, a single bore or dual bore tunnel is cost prohibitive and would cost anywhere
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from $3.15 billion to a whopping $5.65 billion. That is money we just don’t have,” said Schiff. “Metro should help reshape the transportation future of Los Angeles by thinking outside the box, to get people outside their vehicles by integrating parks and better urban planning, smart traffic lights and smarter mass transit, all of this and more and all of this for less than the cost of a tunnel.” The group asserts that its proposal could immediately follow through on street improvements, bikeways, safe pedestrian crossings, and expanded bus service for $875 million. A potential $3 billion from sources such as proposed ballot initiative Measure R2 could fund other aspects of the plan, particularly an extension of the Foothill and Eastside Gold Line. Connected Cities and Communities will be submitting their suggestions to the Metro board as a public comment.
Iconic Sign’s Future Remains in Jeopardy The La Canada City Council recently weighed the removal of the pole sign at La Canada Imports Pizza and Deli, which city officials say is both a code violation and inconsistent with a city wide aesthetic favoring monument signs to pole signs. The main point of contention is the sign and accompanying wall’s location within a public right-of-way, which city officials feel could lead to liability issues. “I cannot approve continuing to have a private structure in the public right-of-way and I know it will cause a problem in the future,” said La Canada Mayor David Spence. Council members worried that allowing the sign to remain would set a precedent for pole signs in the community, but felt that the owner should be given adequate time to design a replacement monument sign.
Bernard Shih, who spoke on behalf of landlord Lacy Park Real Estate Investment, said “the removal or replacement of the pole sign would represent a needless expense and potential loss of business for La Canada Imports, which is a long standing small business in the city.” Solutions offered by the council included utilizing La Canada’s Commercial Facade Grant program, which helps small businesses pay for aesthetic improvements, La Canada Imports owner Bill Kerimo pleaded to keep the sign, saying it is necessary for attracting business to an establishment that is set back from view of Foothill Boulevard. If you move the pole sign, I don’t know what’s going to happen with my business,” said Kerimo.
and combining the sign with neighboring 7-11’s, which lies just outside of the public right-of-way. The city council will revisit the issue at their July 6 council meeting.
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Immunization Q&A Common questions concerning immunizations and your child, sponsored by Montrose Pediatrics Why Immunize Your Child? Immunizations have helped children stay healthy for more than 50 years and have reduced the number of infections from vaccine-preventable diseases by more than 90% across the world. Yet many parents still question whether to vaccinate their children, questioning the necessity of immunizations and worrying about side effects. The American Academy of Pediatrics has prepared answers to common questions I’ve heard that vaccines are not needed because these diseases were disappearing even before the vaccines were developed. Is this true? This is not true. Many diseases do not occur or spread as much as they used to, thanks to better nutrition, less crowded living conditions, antibiotics, and, most importantly, vaccines. However, this does not mean that the bacteria and viruses that are responsible for these diseases have disappeared. Immunizations are still needed to protect children from these diseases. What are the known side effects of vaccines? Vaccines can sometimes cause certain side effects. The most common side effects include fever, redness or soreness where the shot was given, or fussiness of your child. Sometimes more serious reactions occur, but they are very rare. It is important to talk to your pediatrician to identify possible side effects to watch for and how to contact him in case you observe something you are concerned about.
• ear infection, • cough, • runny nose, and • mild diarrhea in an otherwise healthy child. Some vaccines should not be given to children with moderate to severe illness. Children with other health problems may need to avoid certain vaccines or get them later than usual. For example, children with certain types of cancers or problems with their immune systems should not get live virus vaccines like the MMR, varicella, or nasal flu vaccines. “Even if I choose not to vaccinate my child, my baby will be protected because other children are vaccinated.” The concept that your child will be protected from a vaccine-preventable disease because other children are vaccinated is known as ‘herd immunity.’
Herd immunity refers to the type of immunity that occurs when the vaccinated portion of the population provides protection against a disease to the unvaccinated individuals. Those who are too young or too sick to be vaccinated depend on ‘the herd’ to keep disease away from them. However, relying on herd immunity to keep your child safe is risky. The more parents that follow this way of thinking, the fewer vaccinated children we will have, and the more likely a serious disease will return and infect all of those who are unvaccinated. Vaccines save lives and protect against the spread of disease. If you decide not to immunize your child, you put your child and other children around her at risk. Getting vaccinated is much safer than getting the disease.
I’ve heard that it is unsafe to immunize a child who has a cold and fever. Is this true? A child with a minor illness can safely be immunized. Minor illnesses include the following: • low-grade fever,
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10 Reasons why you should visit an UrgentCare over an Emergency Room Hospital emergency rooms have had a bad reputation for long wait times, expensive co-pays, and even sub-par care because of a heavy patient load. Urgent care centers have been growing in popularity as viable alternatives to busy emergency rooms. But how do you know when it’s better to go to an urgent care center versus the ER? Believe it or not, there are plenty of reasons for visiting urgent care over the emergency room. 1. It’s Less Expensive Because of a hospital’s high carry-over costs, the average ER bill can be as much as $1000, and that’s without invasive testing! When you visit Urgent 9, Urgent Care Center, the bill will be significantly lower. 2. You’ll Save Time If you’ve ever been in a busy ER, you know that your wait can extend for hours. Unless you’re visibly bleeding or on the verge of death. At Urgent 9, Urgent Care Center wait time are much shorter. 3. More Attention to Patients Emergency room staff are forced to only spend a few minutes with each of their patients because they have so many to see. The doctors at Urgent 9, Urgent Care Center have the ability to spend more time with each patient. 4. Convenience: Urgent 9, Urgent Care Center is conveniently located close to the 134 freeway off-ramp. 5. Better Efficiency: Emergency rooms were designed for life or limb threatening emergencies. But because a lot of people lack health insurance, more people have turned to ERs to get treated for things like the flu and minor lacerations. This makes ERs less efficient to see patients who are in critical condition.
6. Less Testing: Emergency rooms want to get patients in, diagnosed, and sent home as quickly as possible, and sometimes the most efficient way to do this is to perform a battery of tests . 7. Fewer Bills: When you visit the ER, you’re going to be billed by a variety of people: the lab, the physician, the radiologist, etc. At Urgent 9, Urgent Care Clinic, you will get one bill instead of five or six, making your payments less confusing and overall less costly. 8. Less Exposure to Illnesses: The crowded waiting rooms at the ER are filled with coughing and sneezing people. Urgent 9, Urgent Care Center waiting rooms are less crowded and you’ll be put into a contained room much more quickly 9. Quicker Med Refill Times: After you get a prescription at the ER, you either have to wait at the hospital pharmacy or hope there’s a local pharmacy still open to get your medications at. Urgent 9,Urgent Care Center has medications on hand so you don’t have to run around after your visit. 10.Slower, Friendlier Service: Emergency rooms are built for trauma. They’re supposed to be fast paced! If you just have the flu, however, and want some one-on-one attention, Urgent 9 Urgent Care Center is the way to go!
Urgent 9 is an urgent care facility in Gledale, California. Our new center on the corner of Central Ave and Glenoaks Blvd has a state of the art imaging center and medical beds for short stay observation. If you have healthcare concerns that you think would be valid reasons for visiting an urgent care, don’t hesitate to visit our urgent care facility.
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Battle of the Sixes QM looks at the Samsung Galaxy s6 and the Apple iPhone6, the two best devices on the smartphone market.
When it comes to the best products on the smartphone market, there are two clear devices that stand head and shoulders above the rest. The Apple iPhone 6 and the Samsung Galaxy s6 have both rightfully earned their current standing atop today’s market. But what makes the phones so special? Do they present a clear upgrade over the previous generation? And most importantly, which one is right for you? The design on both devices is phenomenal and make them the clear “flagship” of their respective manufacturers. The build feels solid in the hand and they are constructed with the user in mind by featuring intuitive buttons and high quality parts. When it comes to screens, both phones meet impressive benchmarks. However, the s6 pulls out slightly ahead with a larger display (5.1” vs 4.7”) and a better resolution (577 ppi vs 326 ppi) The visual difference is unlikely to sway a user on its own but Samsung truly delivered with a screen that surpasses reasonable expectations for a smartphone. From a performance standpoint, both devices perform exceptionally well- a fact that was a recurring theme when comparing the s6 to the iPhone. Make no mistake these are both very impressive devices. The respective processors
and RAM provide ample speed and although the s6 has better numbers, users of either phone will be more than satisfied by the day to day performance. Obviously, the differing operating systems provide the sharpest contrast in a side by side test. Apple maintains its reputation with a beautiful and responsive OS while Samsung seems to redeem itself with an improved implementation of its Touchwiz interface that drew plenty of criticism in the previous model, the Galaxy s5. After testing, it would not appear that either phone will easily draw followers to switch camps making the choice almost purely personal preference. Other than the OS, the camera is where users will find the most obvious
difference. The iPhone’s 8.0 megapixel camera is certainly no slouch and takes wonderful photos. However, the the s6 simply blows away any other smartphone camera currently on the market completely away. Coming in at 16 megapixels, the photo quality of its camera is probably the most spectacular individual feature of the phone. If a great camera is a top priority, the s6 is simply unrivaled. Both devices also boast a battery life that should satisfy smartphone power users that demand a lot of screen on time The iphone battery lasts slightly longer on a single charge but Samsung’s wireless charging and, more importantly, rapid charge technology helps minimize the phone’s downtime. All in all, both devices have plenty of power to keep the phone in your hand throughout the day. When it comes down to it, both of these phones are remarkable and it is hard to make a poor choice between them. Most criticisms of either device are relatively minor so the greatest factor at play is the user OS preference. If you have been waiting for the right opportunity to buy a phone, there is no time like the present. QuarterlyMailer.com - 31
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