Almaden Resident
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Photograph by Vicki Thompson
Handler: Almaden Valley resident Helen Mendence and her husband, Mel, opened their vacuum sales and repair store 50 years ago. Today, the Mendence's sons continue the family business.
Suck It Up
Almaden's Mendence family opened Alliance Appliance in 1957 in San Jose
By Mayra Flores De Marcotte
Family works in a trade where few have experience. more >>
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