Temple City festivals celebrate the good life

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Special Camellia Festival – Lunar New Year photo section inside
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March 2014
Temple City Life
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626-286-3101
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New rides delighted visitors to the Camellia Festival gathering in Temple City Park, Feb. 21-23.
Master Ben and SK TaeKwonDo get a kick out of the Feb. 1 street fair.
Temple City festivals celebrate the good life
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Cultural traditions, joys of childhood prevail over entire month
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It was a celebration of traditions as Temple City opened and
closed the month of February with two family friendly street festivals, both free and filled with freedom. Good weather fostered joyful participation.
Thousands converged on the downtown Las Tunas corridor to
celebrate the 2014 Chinese New Year Street Festival, Feb. 1. The
Temple City Chamber of Commerce joined the City of Temple City
and Sing Tao Daily newspaper to celebrate the Year of the Horse
with entertainment, carnival rides, food trucks, and a wide variety
of booths.
Sing Tao Daily C.E.O. S.K. Cheung joined TC Mayor Cynthia
Sternquist and Chamber Board Chair Rita Padilla to welcome special guests, including U.S. Rep. Judy Chu, elected state officials, regional dignitaries and community leaders to a day-opening ceremony at the City’s Performing Arts Pavilion.
Three weeks later the City celebrated the 70th Annual Camellia
Festival & Parade Feb. 21-23 with the traditional parade down Las
Tunas Drive on Saturday, Feb. 22.
This year, however, festival goers were pleasantly surprised to
discover new rides and attractions during the three-day festival from
Friday night through Sunday.
As the sun set and the bright carnival lights sparkled across City
Park, laughter and screams could be heard as folks of all ages tested
their skills at games and their bravery on hair-raising rides.
The highlight of the day focused on the children, especially the
prize-winning floats and the exuberant marching bands.
A picture, however, is worth a thousand words, so readers are
invited to look within this special 24-page commemorative issue
of Temple City Life and enjoy a photo-packed review of this super
sized special month in the history of our city. — Peter Choi.
Mayor Sternquist to present State of the City on March 4
Mayor Cynthia Sternquist will deliver the
annual State of the City address to update
residents on the City’s accomplishments and
future plans at 7 p.m., Tuesday, March 4, in
Council Chambers (5938 Kauffman Ave.).
Mayor Sternquist will cover a wide range
of topics, from updates on the Strategic and
General Plans, the soon-to-be completed
Rosemead Boulevard Project and the City’s
newly adopted Priority-Based Budgeting
system to discussions on citizen engagement,
Las Tunas Drive revitalization and technological enhancements to improve public
communications.
“Over the past year we’ve asked residents
at various public meetings for their input on
how we can bring Temple City to the next
level,” said Mayor Sternquist. “Twelve
months later we can proudly say we put their
dreams into action and built a sustainable
infrastructure on which we can continue to
support new business and investment. You’ll
be surprised at just how much we accomplished.”
Following the State of the City will be the
regularly scheduled City Council meeting.
Both events will stream live at
PHOTO BY PETER CHOI
Mayor Cynthia Sternquist with TC High Pep Squad at 2014 Camellia Festival.
www.templecity.kgem.tv.
The original broadcast will play on
Charter Channel 3 during the week of
March 9.
For more information, phone the Temple City
Communications Office at 626-285-2171, ext.
2324.
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Felisa Real-Macerias, Baldwin Gardens
resident, celebrates a century of life
Felisa Real-Macerias, a resident at
Baldwin Gardens in Temple City, was 100
on Feb. 4.
As musician Marthann Mulleavy performed the “Blue Danube,” Felisa RealMacerias celebrated her 100th birthday
by dancing with her son Enrique Gineres
in front of friends at the Baldwin Gardens Community on Feb. 4.
Music has always been a big part of
her life. As a young woman, Ms. RealMacerias sang on radio and in amphitheaters as a dramatic soprano, coloratura opera singer, winning accolades and
awards.
She was invited to join the Metropolitan Opera Theater in New York, but her
father, an old fashioned sort, insisted
marriage would be her only career and
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so, at the age of 32, she married Manuel
Gineres.
They raised a beautiful family and
built a life together. She also flourished
as a professional seamstress, working for
Los Angeles fashion designer Louis
Estevez in the 60s and 70s. Transferring
her passion and skills from singing to
fine quality sewing, she was invited to
“dress” fashionistas from Hollywood and
New York.
“My mother spent much of her life
doing everything in her power to make
others happy and to give her family love
and support,” said son Mr. Gineres.
“When she was 77, she once again
took some time to do things that she
loves and took lessons for ballet, singing, and sewing.”
Her birthday continued into the night
as Enrique took her to her favorite Russian restaurant and a night of dancing
in Hollywood. “We shared the meal because she has always eaten small portions,” laughed Enrique,” which is ironic
because she has such a big heart and has
done so many big things in her lifetime.”
In her wedding photo, Felisa RealMacerias is 32.
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Sunny Slope Water Co. schedules 119th
annual shareholder meeting, March 17
Sunny Slope Water Company will have its annual shareholders meeting at 10 a.m.,
March 17, at company offices, 1040 El Campo Drive, Pasadena, Calif. Directors will
be elected and other business, including matters postponed from previous meetings,
will be addressed.
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Installment II: Money and murder in Temple City
Last month readers learned
about the volatile lives of the
22-year old millionaire twins,
Timothy and Todd Nicholson,
who bought the Baldwin Arms
Apartments in Temple City
(“Famous murder case still part
of Temple City lore,” Temple
City Life, February, 2014).
A 1964 version of Justin
Bieber, the brothers had more
money than sense and since
they had inherited it, they appreciated it even less.
They were such identical
twins that they could often fool
their girlfriends into thinking
one was the other.
They did have a few loyal
helpers who assisted them in
running the day-to-day operations of their business, and
Enrico Bernal was one such
employee. He had done work
for them when they lived in
Phoenix, and he knew their explosive ways. It was common
for them to get into loud and
then violent arguments, but
Enrico just minded his own
business and he made a handsome salary doing repairs and
painting in the large 45-unit
apartment.
Speaking only Spanish, he
minded his own business and
overlooked their strange ways.
The scary behavior of the
Nicholson twins was something
to be tolerated. It sure beat the
Phoenix heat. Enrico was with
the brothers on the night of Dec
7, 1964, when another argument broke out. Todd was
combing his hair very carefully
and ignoring his brothers plea’s
for attention, infuriating Timothy even more. Timothy got
violent, rushing his brother and
viciously kicking him.
He quickly retrieved a .22
caliber rifle from a gun rack and
aimed it at his brother. Todd
raised his hand and Bernal,
fearing him and the other
Nicholson brother may be murdered, fled from the room. As
he fled, he heard the words “I
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will kill you, I’ll kill you” Shots
rang out and then silence. Todd
lay dead in a pool of blood, and
Timothy left the apartment
looking for the one witness,
Enrico.
TO BE CONTINUED
Next month: Bernal is
warned to stay quiet about what
he saw, and another handyman
says he was offered $10,000 by
one Nicholson brother to murder the other.
Do you have questions or
comments? E-mail me at
[email protected].
First Lutheran Church seeks
community service input
Community is a noun defined as “a feeling of fellowship with
others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.”
The members of First Lutheran Church have a strong interest in
serving the community and are actively seeking information on
any special needs that aren’t being met in the city. If you are aware
of any ways the Church can serve the community – Senior Day
Care, food banks etc. – please phone Lynne Burkhardt at 626-2302269.
Friends and family serving friends and family
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Chamber News
For Pete’s Sake —
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at
the Chamber’s March 17 Mixer
The Temple City Chamber of Commerce invites all members to
network and socialize at the next Quarterly Mixer from 6:30-8 p.m.,
Monday, March 17, hosted by Temple City Animal Hospital, 5406
Rosemead Blvd., San Gabriel, CA. Food and drinks will be provided.
The event is free for Chamber members and $10 for non-members.
For more information, phone the Chamber at 626-286-3101.
Hosted by Temple City Animal Hospital
Temple City Life
A publication of the Temple City Chamber of Commerce.
Temple City Life is published at 9050 Las Tunas Drive,
Temple City, CA 91780. 626-286-3101
Peter Choi ................................................. Editor and Publisher
Stefanie Stowers ..................................... Assistant to the Editor
Philip Pettus ....................... Managing Editor, Graphics, Design
Sheryl Rubin ............................................................ Copy Editor
Myles Abrams, Joselito Lasin, Ben Rodoracio ....... Distribution
Temple City Life is a monthly publication produced by the
Temple City Chamber of Commerce and distributed to homes
and businesses in Temple City and vicinity. Articles submitted
and printed in the Temple City Life do not necessarily reflect
the opinion of the Temple City Chamber of Commerce or its
Board of Directors. Information is published to inform the
public and stimulate discussion.
Temple City
Chamber of Commerce
An organization working
to build the community through
its businesses and residents
Our Mission Statement
The Temple City Chamber of Commerce sets the
standard for excellence in member services, community
collaboration, business growth, networking and
achieving a high quality of life in Temple City. We exist
to be a clear and persuasive voice in providing advocacy,
promotional and benefit solutions for our members.
Officers and Board of Directors
2013 – 2014
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Peter Choi ........................................................... President/CEO
Rita Padilla ............................................ Chairman of the Board
Dilbeck Real Estate
Jane Chavez .......................................... Vice Chair Membership
Temple City Chamber joins 5th
Annual China US Business Summit
Located in the heart of the San Gabriel Valley,
home to the largest growing Chinese American
community in the USA, the Temple City Chamber of Commerce has taken a leadership role in
promoting increased business, trade, and investment between China and the United States.
Whether it is traveling to Shanghai to address potential investors interested in the Gateway project
or working with Chinese language media company
Sing Tao Daily newspaper to present cultural
events like the recent 2014 Chinese Lunar New
Year Street Fair, the Temple City Chamber seeks
to create a bridge between East and West to continually improve mutual cultural understanding
and economic growth opportunities on both local and international levels.
The Chamber is excited to support and co-organize the 2014 China US Business Summit scheduled for April 27 as an essential and important
part of these bridge-building efforts. The ChinaUS Business Summit is a bilateral meeting for cooperation and communication between small and
mid-sized American businesses located in China
and the US. It is an annual affair and this year is
the fifth summit.
According to the United States Census Bureau,
the China-US bilateral trade was worth more than
$500 billion in 2013 (China is the third largest
trading partner of the US). As the burgeoning
trade and the tremendous success of the China-
US Business Summit proves, the US is a hot destination for Chinese entrepreneurs who are looking for investment opportunities.
More than a hundred qualified Chinese investors are expected to take part and 75 percent of
them are returning visitors. The China-US Business Summit is co-hosted by the Minority Business Development Agency and the U.S Department of Commerce. The Office of Business and
Economic Development (California) and the International Trade Administration have also joined
as partners.
I’m honored to have been invited to moderate
a panel of distinguished speakers during the
three-day event at the Millennium Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. Project presentations, booth
displays and forums will be held so that US sponsors can present their business proposals to the
Chinese investors.
The organizers will also be providing
matchmaking services, where they will find qualified targets for US sponsors. (Attending trade
shows in China can be expensive, so the ChinaUS Business Summit is a good forum for US businesses to reach out to Chinese investors at a reduced cost.)
For more information on the summit, please
phone the Chamber at 626-286-3101 or visit the
Web site China-US Business Summit at
www.chinaussummit.org.
Financial expert Gabriel Lynn to host free Cantonese
Chinese language seminar on Women and Wealth
Morgan Stanley Financial Adviser Gabriel
Lynn will present a free Cantonese Chinese language informational seminar for women, from
10:30 a.m.-12 noon, Saturday,
March 8, in the Chamber Boardroom.
“Morgan Stanley serves many
of the world’s most sophisticated
investors, and our firm is one of
the nation’s leading managers of
personal wealth. As your Financial Advisor, I have experience Gabriel Lynn
with the unique challenges, styles
and strategies that distinguish wealthy investors. I will work with you
to help you preserve and
grow your wealth, relying on the insights of seasoned investment professionals, a premier trading and execution platform and a full spectrum of investment choices”
said Mr. Lynn.
A graduate of UC Berkeley, Mr. Lynn is a member of the CFA Society of Los Angeles and is an ex-
pert on services ranging from retirement
planning, portfolio management, wealth management, education planning, estate planning, lending services, and fixed income.
For more information and advice on these and
any area of financial planning, phone Gabriel Lynn
at 626-683-4611 or send him an e-mail at
[email protected].
Chamber Calendar
March 7, Free Tax Seminar, 1-3 p.m.,
Chamber Boardroom
March 8, Women and Wealth Seminar, in
Chinese Cantonese, presented by Gabriel
Lynn, 10:30 a.m.-12 noon, in Chamber
Boardroom.
March 10, Board of Directors Meeting, 7
p.m., in Chamber Boardroom.
March 17, St. Patrick’s Day Mixer, 6:30-8
p.m., hosted by Temple City Animal
Hospital, 5406 Rosemead Blvd., San
Gabriel.
The Chamber Welcomes new members and renewals
Executive Director, Pregnancy Health Center SGV
Margaret Healy ...................................... Chief Financial Officer
Quality Bookkeeping
Ed Chen .................................................... Vice Chair Legislative
Athens Services
Nick Pon .................................... Past Chair/Vice Chair By Laws
Wells Fargo Bank
BOARD MEMBERS
Brian Barreto ...................................................... Board Member
Judy Huie Mena .................................................. Board Member
Chee-Sum Tan .................................................... Board Member
Jim Walden .......................................................... Board Member
EX-OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS
Mayor Pro Tem Carl Blum..................... Liaison for City of TC
NEW MEMBERS
RENEWING MEMBERS
TRS Roofing, The Roofing
Specialist
Louie Rios and Amanda Sanchez
5812 Temple City Blvd., Ste. 304
TEL: 626-444-7555
FAX: 626-810-0102
[email protected]
Businesses
H&R Block
Historical Society of Temple City
RPM Printing, LLC
El Ruizenor
Coe’s Coiffures North Corp.
Wells Fargo
Manhattan Development Co.
Temple City Animal Hospital
Clearman’s Galley
Morgan Stanley
Gabriel Lynn, Financial Advisor
301 N Lake Ave., Penthouse Suite
Pasadena, CA 91101
TEL: 626-683-4611
FAX: 626-449-7121
[email protected]
Prestige Integrative
Healthcare
The Tea Station
Churches
The Bridge Christian
Fellowship
New Hope Church
Residents
James and Celeste
LeBerthon
For information about the benefits of
membership, please phone 626-286-3101.
[email protected]
Sellers optimistic about future housing market
Home prices in the California Housing market have been
showing double-digit yearover-year gains for the past year
and a half as of the end of 2013.
According to the California
Association of Realtors
(C.A.R.), the statewide median
price of existing single-family
homes has increased by more
than 10% on a year-to-year basis for 18 consecutive months
and the annual median price for
2013 jumped 27.5% from 2012.
While the growth rate in
home prices appears to be slowing down as the annual price
gain dipped below 20% for the
first time since September 2012,
California home sellers remain
confident about repurchasing
as general economic conditions
to improve.
Results from the C.A.R. 2013
Survey of Home Sellers show
that more than two-thirds (69
%) of home sellers in 2013 purchased a home after selling their
previous residence.
That’s a significant jump
from 2012, when less than half
of all sellers (47%) repurchased
RELY ON RITA
Rita Padilla is a Realtor specializing
in Temple City properties for Dilbeck
Real Estate. She may be reached by email at [email protected] or phone
626-462-2460.
another home, and it was more
than five times higher than the
share of sellers who repurchased in 2011.
Many sellers decided to buy
another home instead of renting partly because they were
more confident about future
home prices.
Two out of five sellers (43%)
thought home prices would go
up in one year, while only 9%
believed so in 2012.
For those sellers who chose
to rent instead of buy in 2013,
70% planned to buy another
home, a jump from 22% who
planned to buy another home
in 2012. Reasons for not buying were credit problems
(25%), insufficient down pay-
ment (25%) and more affordable to rent (24 %).
Sellers still have reasons to be
optimistic about the housing
market, despite a slowdown in
sales at the end of 2013.
The general economic
growth may not be robust but
should remain solid in 2014.
While interest rates are expected to climb, the average
fixed rate should hover around
5% for most of 2014 and is still
considered low by historical
standards.
According to C.A.R., the
California median price is not
expected to record another
double-digit annual gain in
2014, but projects prices to increase a solid 6% for the year.
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Cecelia (Cyl) Rudar
GRI Master, SRES, Broker-Owner
CalBRE License #00323590
(626) 445-3000
[email protected]
Free seminars offered on filing the
Business Personal Property Statement
The Office of the Assessor has scheduled free
seminars in March to educate business owners
about the 571-L Business Personal Property Statement and how to obtain information and assistance. They are intended for business owners who
are required to file the annual Business Property
Statement. The presentation will last approximately 45 minutes, with a question and answer
session to follow, and will cover such questions
as: Who must file?
What is the Business Personal Property Tax?
How do you classify personal property and fixtures? What are the legal requirements and rules?
What if I disagree with the value? How to E-file?
For more details about this important tax information, go to: www.assessor.lacounty.gov/extranet/
pdf/FreeBusinessSeminar2014.pdf
These seminars will help new business owners
better understand their filing requirements and avoid potential
property tax problems.
Printed brochures are available and can be provided upon
request. Please phone Carol
Quan at 213-974-3101 or at email [email protected]
for more information.
All Graduating High School
Seniors Invited to Enter
Sunny Slope Water Company
offers $500 Scholarships
for Best Essays on Water Conservation
Please call me for a private
home value consultation.
Jackson Wong
“Your home may be worth more
than you think!”
Now on Facebook
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Jackson Wong
Broker Associate, Listing Consultant
Your Friendly Neighborhood Realtor
Cell 626-286-8168
Sunny Slope Water Company is offering a $500 scholarship
to winning graduating college-bound students attending Del
Mar, Temple City and Gabrielino High Schools. To compete
for this award, an applicant must write a 300 to 500 word
essay about “How I Propose We Help Governor Brown Achieve
20% Water Conservation” and mail it to the company office
along with the student’s name, school and the college they plan
to attend. Essays must be received at the office by April 15,
2014 for consideration in this competition. One scholarship
will be awarded per school. Sunny Slope’s Board of Directors
will review the essays and announce the winner by May 1, 2014.
Contact: Karen Maas, [email protected],
626-287-5238 ext, 124, 1040 El Campo Drive Pasadena, CA
91107
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Arcadia, CA 91007
Fax 626-286-1881
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TRS put the roof on Temple City City Hall in 2013.
Watchmaker • Clockmaker • Jeweler
TRS Roofing will get your roof done
Brighten your life with Flowers
A full-service florist
specializing in
brightening your life!
Rosemead High School, Rosemead was a TRS
customer in 2011.
(626) 287-1653
5947 Oak Avenue, Temple City, CA 91780
Across the street from the post office
OPEN 9 - 6 M-F • 9 to 3 Sat.
www.fannysflowers.com
The TRS family’s vision began back in 1996 when doing
business was about building relationships. Spanning over one
and a half decades, they have
remained steadfast in their core
values of building and enriching those relationships.
Today, with more than 2,600
satisfied customers throughout
the San Gabriel Valley, TRS
Roofing continues the same
quality, value and service.
The TRS father-daughter
team of owner Louie Rios and
manager Amanda Sanchez believe their customers’ satisfaction has led TRS to be one of
the most highly recommended
roofing contractors in the valley and it is for their customer’s
satisfaction that they continue
to strive; insuring their longevity that will ultimately benefit
their customers by remaining
true to their philosophy that
their growth is the outcome of
their customer’s satisfaction.
Initially named Tilly’s Roofing Service, TRS has been family owned and operated since
1996. Throughout their many
years of service, they have had
the opportunity of partnering
with many families, businesses,
nonprofit organizations and
cities. In June 2013, TRS had the
honor of being selected by the
city of Temple City in replacing
its City Hall roof.
Driving through Temple City
and its surrounding cities, you
may have spotted their work
from time to time.
Here are some of their many
Owner Louie Rios and his
daughter, manager Amanda
Sanchez.
satisfied customers that you
may recognize: Temple City
City Hall (2013); the President
Thai restaurant, Pasadena
(2005); the Chinese Consulate
in Los Angeles (2005) and
Rosemead High School,
Rosemead (2011).
We Dare You
Are you hungry enough for the
first Big Daddy Burrito
Challenge at El Ruizenor Grill?
El Ruizenor Grill will host its first Big Daddy
Burrito Challenge, Friday, April 4, in recognition of
National Burrito Day.
Fifteen lucky contestants will be selected to participate for a $15 entry fee. The contestants who finish will walk away with an El Ruizenor gift certificate and be honored on their Facebook and Yelp
page.
All participants will earn a Big Daddy Burrito
shirt. For more information or to sign up, phone El
Ruizenor Grill at 626-286-8763 or visit them at 5818
Temple City Boulevard, Temple City.
• Styles for the
whole family
• Special styles
for special
Occasions
• Open at 8 a.m.
Tues. - Sat.
• Walk-Ins are
Welcome
626-286-5931
5820 Temple City Blvd.
(SOUTH OF LAS TUNAS)
Owner Norma Perez challenges you to finish this
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Casa del Rey announced its closing after 41 years of serving Temple City residents.
CASA DEL REY: Thanks for the Memories
Temple City resident shares happy memories of Casa del Rey
NOTE: Joe Walker’s article on the closing of Casa
del Rey (“Casa del Rey to say goodbye after 41
years,” Temple City Life, February 2014) moved
reader James A. Ponnet, a Temple City resident for
60 years, to submit this column on why it is so important to shop local and support your favorite
Temple City businesses.
By James A. Ponnet
My mom and dad used to ride the red electric
cars to Temple City from Lincoln Heights in Los
Angeles to see a movie at the Art Deco Temple
Theater movie house.
The red electric cars came to the Library Park
and City Hall, then turned around and headed
back to Los Angeles.
I arrived here as a two-year-old and loved everything that the city had, and still has, to offer: a
safe environment, good schools and a small town
atmosphere reminiscent of The Andy Griffith
Show’s Mayberry R.F.D.
But we especially enjoyed dining at Casa del
Rey whose owners Ed and Dana Rey were always
very friendly and very glad to see our family on
the many occasions we enjoyed the Mexican food
dishes and very good drinks.
What was nice about Casa del Rey was the atmosphere of being in the Mission in San Gabriel
or perhaps somewhere along the California coast.
The Spanish tile roof capped lovely art in the
restaurant: decorative tiles, cactus, stained glass
windows of a Mission with a fountain, and a man
resting under his sombrero.
The overstuffed booths and tables made it very
comfortable. It had charm and personality because everyone that worked there was very
friendly, happy and helpful.
To me it’s a sad day to see it leave and we will
miss your presence in our beautiful town of
Temple City. Vaya con Dios, Casa del Rey.
Temple City Library March Programs
Teen Programs
Teen Advisory Board Meeting, 4 p.m., Saturday, March 1
Teen Magic Workshop, 4 p.m., Thursday,
March 13
Teen DIY Photo Collage, 3 p.m., Saturday,
March 15
Teen Game Day, 4 p.m., Thursday, March 20
Teen Book Club, 4 p.m., Thursday, March 27
Adult Programs
Book a Librarian: Basic Computer Skills,
10 a.m., Wednesday, March 5
Book a Librarian: Basic Computer Skills,
10 a.m., Thursday, March 6
Medicare 101, 2 p.m., Saturday, March 8
Diabetes and Nutrition, 2p.m., Saturday,
March 22
Children’s Programs
English Chinese Bilingual Story time, every Tuesday, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Family Place Playtime, every Friday, 9:3011:30 a.m.
For more information, phone Grace
YangTeen/Adult Services Librarian, at 626-2852136. She can also be reached by e-mail
at [email protected]. More information
can be found at www.colapublib.org.
CITY AUTOMOTIVE
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our 22nd year in business
We keep your car,
truck or motor home
operating at
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Tutor Doctor debuts new wrapped Nissan Cube
Tutor Doctor, a personalized
one-on-one in-home tutoring
service, has recently wrapped its
company car, a Nissan Cube, in
the Tutor Doctor colors of
purple and green.
The Tutor Doctor Arcadia
office uses the car to travel to the
homes of prospective customers where we can provide free
educational consultations to
these families. The educational
consultant can also assess the
student on academic needs for
the most common academic
subjects.
This car is also used to attend
local business networking
events and other business
needs.
“Its always fun to be getting
a call from a new prospective
customer who sees the car and
gives us a call,” said Joseph
Smith, owner and educational
consultant at Tutor Doctor
Arcadia. “Our phone number is
“When we needed help,
we discovered Vista Cove at San Gabriel”
Quality
• Assisted Living
• Memory Care
• Respite Care
AT SAN GABRIEL
For more information or to schedule a tour, please phone
(626) 289-8889
901 W. Santa Anita St., San Gabriel, CA 91776 Lic. #197606796
Tutor Doctor Joseph Smith and his bright new Nissan Cube.
right on the car. And since this
model of car comes with a factory hands-free feature, I can
safely answer the phone while
still driving. However, I will
need to pull over when I need
to take notes about the call.”
For more information,
phone Mr. Smith at 626-2540200 or e-mail him at
[email protected].
For more information on
Tutor Doctor Arcadia visit
www.tutordoctorarcadia.com.
Tutor Doctor was founded in 2000
as an alternative to the “one-to-many”
teaching model most extra-curricular
learning centers offer by providing a
personalized one-on-one, in-home tutoring service to students. For more information about Tutor Doctor, visit the
Web site at www.tutordoctor.com
Tutor Doctor to assist TCHS Band
with donations for 2015 Rose Parade
Tutor Doctor, a personalized one-onone in-home tutoring service, is offering to provide donations toward the
Temple City High School Marching
Band and Pageantry Corp, “The Pride of
Temple City,” in its efforts to raise funds
to support its appearance in the January
1, 2015 Rose Parade in Pasadena.
The Tutor Doctor Arcadia office will
donate $50 to the band’s Rose Parade
fund for every new enrollment in the
Temple City zip code of 91780 between
Feb. 24 and Dec. 1 this year.
This donation will be for any new enrollment of 48 hours or more that is
signed between these dates. Tutor Doctor Arcadia will also donate $25 for enrollments to a package of less than 48
hours.
Tutor Doctor Arcadia will also make
this donation for those who live outside
of the 91780 zip code, if they request the
donation and they have an affiliation
with the TCHS Marching Band and Pageantry Corp.
Furthermore, Tutor Doctor Arcadia
will give all new enrollments eligible for
this donation two hours of free tutoring.
This offer will be available between Feb.
24 and May 30.
“Both of our children were members
of the TCHS Marching Band during all
four years they spent at TCHS. My wife
and I spent many fun hours in support
of the band as members and officers in
the Band Boosters,” said Joseph Smith,
owner and educational consultant at
Tutor Doctor Arcadia.
Mia Chang is Lakers Student of the Month — again
Mia Chang, Los Angeles Lakers Student of the Month last
year, was again nominated for the honor by her teacher in
recognition of her outstanding performance and achievements in school. Mia and three lucky guests were invited to
the Lakers’ home game at Staples on February 23 and were
recognized at half-time. Mia’s certificate was signed by
Mitch Kupchak and Kobe Bryant.
[email protected]
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Friends of Library holding member drive TEMPLE CITY PRE-SCHOOLS
By Munir Bhatti, president,
Friends of the TC Library
The most prominent hidden
organization of Temple City is
the Friends of the Temple City
Library, a non-profit group that
raises money to support events,
programs, and acquisitions for
the library.
Last year the group funded
the Summer Reading Program
in its entirety for the children,
youth, and adults. This included
the prizes, performers, and activities.
This year, the group is funding 12 months of events at the
library for the public to enjoy.
Friends of Temple City Library is responsible for events
such as cooking demonstrations,
art or craft activities, magic
shows and author readings.
Beyond raising funds, the
group promotes literacy, thinking, and understanding.
Friends of Temple City Library is a social group of people
who like to exchange ideas in a
positive environment and contribute to the community life of
Temple City.
The group’s 2014 member
drive is under way. Memberships
begin at $2 for children, $10 for
individuals, and $15 for patrons
and organizations.
Donations are tax deductible
and are used to fund activities at
the library. Donations of highquality books including
children’s books, hard-cover,
and collectible coffee table books
are also accepted.
Volunteering time is also an
appreciated donation.
Volunteers may help the book
sale committee manage the ongoing, semi-annual, and on-line
book sales as well as the hospitality committee in charge of
planning fun events for members and the community. Board
positions are open for those
who’d like some extra responsibility.
Learn more by visiting the
library’s
Web
site
at
librarytc.wordpress.com or stop by
the ongoing, in-the-library book
sale just inside the main entrance.
Member forms are available at the
reference desk.
City’s master gardner invites public to be
victorious in growing your own vegetables
Temple City’s master gardener Helen
Redmond will once again offer beginning gardening classes in April.
Participants can become a Certified UC Victory Gardener through the Grow LA Victory Garden Initiative.
Classes will take place in the lunch shelter at
Longden Elementary School on four consecutive
Saturdays: April 5,12, 19 and 26 from 9 a.m.noon.
Topics include plant selection, seed starting,
soil, seed saving and composting. Our Southern
California climate offers us the luxury of growing vegetables year round.
We will be planting a summer garden in April.
Once the garden is planted, the Longden students
will tend and harvest from the garden.
Classes cost $50 for the series or $15 per class.
To register, phone Helen Redmond at 818-3711766 or e-mail at [email protected].
Temple City Animal Hospital to begin
hosting monthly vaccine clincs in March
Temple City Animal Hospital hosts a vaccine clinic every second Tuesday of the month
from 4-6 p.m., at 5406 Rosemead Blvd., San
Gabriel.
In addition to rabies vaccines, dog-specific
vaccines offered are DHPP, corona, bordetella,
lepto and lyme. Cat-specific vaccines offered
are FVRCP and FeLV.
Prices at the clinic are competitive with mobile clinics at local pharmacies but when a pet
is vaccinated at Temple City Animal Hospital,
the facility will maintain a record which is available if proof of vaccination is needed in the
future.
Doctors and a full staff are on hand for two
hours after the end of the clinic in case your
pet has a reaction to a vaccination.
If a medical question or condition comes up
during the course of the vaccination visit, you can schedule an appointment with a doctor that
evening. Doctors at TC Animal
Hospital use the best vaccines
available; their vaccines are produced by pharmacological company Merial Limited.
For more information on keeping your pet healthy, phone Temple
City Animal Hospital at 626-2871173.
OLD AGE
IS NOT A
DISEASE.
Enjoy your pet’s longer, happier,
healthier life with regular veterinary
care.
TEMPLE CITY ANIMAL HOSPITAL
(626) 287-1173
First Lutheran
Sonshine House Preschool
• Academic Curriculum
• Developmentally
appropriate
activities
• Highly qualified
teachers
• Loving Christian
Environment
• Clean and Safe
Environment
• Accredited by NLSA
21/2 – 6 Years
Please visit us
anytime at:
9141 Broadway
Temple City
7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
626-285-3380
On Broadway between
Encinita and Noel
Theresa Chesshir,
Director
Serving the community for more than 30 years
[email protected] • www.sonshinehouse.org
Celebrating more than
70 years of service
Welcome to
FULL-TIME SPACES AVAILABLE
626-287-6880
OPEN 6:30 A.M. TO 6:30 P.M.
• Qualified Staff with First Aid
and CPR
• Large Outdoor Play Areas
• Beautiful Landscaping
• Reasonable Prices
• Potty Training
PACIFIC FRIENDS SCHOOL
A Developmental Pre-School
Before and After School Care
MEMBER OF
• National Association for the Education of Young Children
• Professional Association for Childhood Education
• TC Chamber of Commerce
CONVENIENT LOCATION
6210 Temple City Boulevard
Temple City CA 91780
Temple City Christian Preschool
Developmental Preschool Program
for ages 2-1/2 - 5
Full-day and Half-day Programs,
Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
A place where
learning is fun
• Promote self-confidence and positive self-esteem
• Developmentally appropriate activities
• Focus on cognitive, social, emotional and physical development
SERVING TEMPLE CITY
Come and visit our campus.
SINCE 1965
6019 Baldwin Ave. (Enter on Rowland Ave.)
Temple City, CA 91780 (626) 286-0042 Carol Burns, Director
10A
[email protected]
Temple City Kiwanis Club recognizes outstanding students
Text and Photos by Jerry Jambazian
Each week, the Temple City Kiwanis Club recognizes outstanding students and their teachers from Cloverly, Emperor, Longden
and the Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center.
Kiwanis treats students and their teacher to lunch. Students receive a certificate, a letter for their parents, a bumper sticker, a gift
certificate from The Hat restaurant and a photograph of them receiving their award. Their photo is also published in Temple City
Life and displayed in the Temple City Unified School District lobby.
The Temple City Kiwanis has been serving the community since
1939. Members are dedicated men and women who desire to make
a difference in the quality of life for the youth of Temple City. Kiwanis
meets at 12 noon each Tuesday at Denny’s restaurant on Rosemead
Blulevard. To find out more about Kiwanis, please phone Jerry
Jambazian at (626) 286-2444.
Visit the Kiwanis Web site at www.templecitykiwanis.org
Dr. Sears Learning Center
The Kiwanis Club of Temple City honored Anthony Garcia, an
outstanding student from the Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center, Feb.
18. Attending with Anthony were DDSLC teacher Mr. Raul Acevedo
and Mr. Jerry McKinnis, shown in the photo above.
Anthony, 16, is taught by Mr. Patterson, Mr. McKinnis, Mr.
Jahan, Mr. Rios and Mrs. Roberts. He has four brothers and sisters and enjoys working out, playing football, and being with his
friends at the park. Anthony said the best things about The Learning Center are “my teachers, friends, and the great environment.”
The best thing that ever happened was going to Knott’s Berry Farm
with his family. If he could change one thing it would be to have
kids stay in school and accomplish their goals. His goals are build
a car that flies, become a clothing designer, graduate from high
school, and produce a music video.
Longden Elementary School
Emperor Elementary School
The Kiwanis Club of Temple City honored Sara Amin, Wesley
Ha, and Mark Erstad, Jr., three outstanding students from Longden
Elementary School, Jan. 28. Attending with the students was their
teacher Ms. Karen Chang, shown in the photo above.
Sara, 12 years, has an older sister. She enjoys music, eating
cookies, Girls on the Run, and meeting new people. Sara said the
best things about Longden are “the nice teachers, the fun things
to do, and they have a program for everything.” The best thing
that ever happened to Sara was when her friend came from Egypt
and surprised her. Her goals are to read more books, respect everyone, always get straight A’s, visit her family and friends in Egypt,
and to always have fun.
Wesley, 11, has an older sister. He enjoys reading and using
his laptop. Wesley said the best things about Longden are “the
friendly teachers, supportive staff, and friendly students.” Wesley
said the best thing that ever happened to him was coming to California from Indiana. Goals are to change the way people look at
life, build a teleportation device, travel the world, learn many different languages, and to become a scientist.
Mark, 11, has two sisters. He enjoys playing baseball, video
games, and hanging out with his friends. Mark said the best things
about Longden are “my friends, the great teachers, fun events and
projects.” The best thing that ever happened to Mark was when
he was told he was cancer free when he was nine years old. His
goals are to end all wars, build a time machine to fix mistakes,
graduate high school, get into a good college like USC, and to become a major league baseball player.
The Kiwanis Club of Temple City honored Casey Chenh, Isaac
Haynes, and Tiffany Hsieh, three outstanding students from
Emperor Elementary School, Feb. 11. Attending with the students
was Emperor teacher Miss Mary Ann Parrille, shown in the photo
above.
Casey, 11, is in Miss Parrille’s class. She has a younger brother
and enjoys playing golf and cooking cakes. Casey said the best
things about Emperor are “my friends, the playground, and awesome teachers.” The best thing that ever happened to Casey was
having a photo taken with swimmer Michael Phelps. Her goals
are to build a mind-reading machine, get good grades, to hug
President Obama, and go to a women’s golf championship.
Isaac, 11, is in Mrs. Scanlan’s class. He has a younger sister
and enjoys playing soccer, camping, learning about astronomy
and the cosmos, and visiting Yellowstone National Park. Isaac
said the best things about Emperor are “my loyal classmates,
awesome computer lab, and the Principal.” If Isaac could build
one thing it would be a shoe that could change shape and shift
into any boot, cleat, sandal, or sneaker. His goals are to attend
Cal Tech, have his first job at Starbucks or a carwash, and to read
as much as he can.
Tiffany, 12, is in Mr. Giangregorio’s class. She has a younger
brother and enjoys dancing. Tiffany said the best things about
Emperor are my awesome homeroom teacher Mr. G, my friends,
and my teachers Miss Parrille, and Mrs. Scanlan.” Her goals are
to have world peace, build a school for disabled kids in Africa,
get straight A’s, go to college, and have great health for her family
and friends.
Learn to
Play Smarter
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Cloverly Elementary School
The Kiwanis Club of Temple City honored Amaya Salas and
Noah Granger, two outstanding students from Cloverly Elementary School, Feb. 4. Attending with the students were Cloverly
teacher Ms. Krista Carlson and Principal Stephen Martin Edo.
shown in the photo above.
Amaya, 11, is in Ms. Tenney’s class. She has a younger sister
and enjoys playing the flute and guitar, ice skating, soccer, gymnastics, and reading. Amaya said the best things about Cloverly
are “the sixth grade electives, fun activities, PTA and student
council, the kind and friendly students that welcomed me as a
new student from Upland.” The best thing that ever happened to
Amaya was being on the Honor Roll at her former school. Amaya’s
goals are to stop animal and child abuse, build a shelter for children, get straight A’s, to have better reading comprehension, and
to get into Stanford or Yale for the study
of medicine.
Noah, 11, is in Ms. Carlson’s class. He
has an older brother and enjoys playing
baseball, Minecraft, fantasy baseball,
and going on roller coasters. Noah said
the best things about Cloverly are the
helpful and nice teachers, clubs, activities, student council, spirit rallies, and
lunch on the lawn.” Noah said the best
thing that ever happened to him was
having the time of his life on the Heritage Trip. Noah’s goals are to make cities
safer, build an amusement park with lots
of roller coasters, get all A’s, and win the
Temple City Little League Championship.
Taught by Richard Marquis: Head Coach, Founder
Internationally known for his ability, Coach Marquis promises that
“You cannot find a better class anywhere. We guarantee it.”
To learn more or to enroll your child or teen, please
phone Coach Richard Marquis today at 626-482-8267.
CLASS LOCATIONS AND TIMES
Sat. 10 AM-12 PM T.C. Nazarene Church Class
9953 Las Tunas Drive, Temple City, CA 91780
Sat. 2-4 PM Emmaus Lutheran School Class
840 S. Almansor St. and Los Higos in Alhambra
Sun. 10 AM – 12 PM San Gabriel Academy Class
8827 East Broadway, San Gabriel, CA 91776
Sun. 2-4 PM San Gabriel Academy Class
8827 East Broadway, San Gabriel, CA 91776
626-482-8267
[email protected]
www.playsmarterbasketball.com
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Temple City Patriotic News
Blue Star group salutes Justin Chavez, Kevin Li
The Blue Star Banner ProHonoring
gram recognizes two new members to our roster of military
those who
personnel connected to Temple
City: Justin Chavez joined the
US Marine Corp and Kelvin Li
protect us
joined the Navy.
Another officer with ties to
24/7/365
Temple City, Major Nathan
By Monique Weiland
Alfano, grandson of Phyllis
Alfano, received one of the Blue
Star Christmas boxes and called
Sharon Johnson to let her know
how much he appreciated its
contents, especially the handmade cards from Cloverly and
Emperor Elementary schools.
He asked Ms. Johnson to call
the schools to thank them for
their creative cards and notes
and to let them know how
much he enjoyed them and
their talents. Major Alfano presented the Blue Star Banner
Program with a special American flag that had been flown
aboard an MC 138 Combat
Talon II during a mission originating from a base in Afghanistan; all returned home safely
that day. The flag came to
Temple City with a certificate of
appreciation for the Blue Star
Banner program which is on
display during the semi-annual
recognition dinners.
It becomes a family affair
when a son, daughter, or grandchildren join a branch of the
military; it binds them in patriotic pride, worry for their as-
signment, and an outpouring of
love and respect for their commitment to our freedom. It can
be a family tradition as in the
case of Derek Goodwin who
chose to join the Marines because his step-father, Jim
LaBerthon, had been a Marine.
If you are interested in supporting the Blue Star Banner
program, upcoming events include the annual rummage sale
in May and program in June.
For more information, contact
Ms. Johnson at 626-285-5852.
Smiles for Life
When teeth-whitening
débuted back around 1990, we
tried it out on friends, family,
and team members (Shucks,
most of mi famiglia had already
survived my early clinical forays in dental school.)
And yeah, at first, I thought
teeth-whitening was pretty superficial stuff. But before long,
I changed my mind. Teethwhitening was a slam-dunk; it
worked and it was safe.
I had no idea where whiter,
brighter smiles would lead. But
because of teeth-whitening, we
detected oral pre-cancers, diagnosed periodontal disease, and
screened for hypertension.
Patients reconnected with
oral health; we even saved a few
lives. But we were clueless about
how many lives we could touch.
March 1 begins our sixteenth
year with Smiles for Life (SFL.)
With the support of Crown
Council and Ultradent Products, through June, we’ll be providing teeth-whitening for patients at reduced fees with all
the proceeds going to charity
and helping sick, disabled, and
disadvantaged children.
Making
Dentistry Fun
By Jack Von Bulow, D.D.S.
Since 1998, Crown Council
practices have raised more than
$30 million.
Today, half of the funds are
distributed through the Crown
Council to charitable organizations like St. Jude Children’s
Research Hospital and Kids
Cancer Care Foundation. And
the other half of the proceeds
go to a local organization chosen by the participating dental
practice.
This year, we’ll be looking to
create whiter, brighter, flashier
smiles while we raise funds for
our own local/national/global
treasure, City of Hope.
In 2013, our practice lost the
laughter, spirit, and love of
some amazing friends and family. We do hold a grudge.
And what better ally exists
than the City of Hope when
holding cancer accountable?
Please give yourself the
SoCal smile you deserve. And
why not give yourself something fulfilling to smile about?
To connect with a participating dental practice, please
phone us at 626-285-3161 or
Crown Council at 800-2769658.
Jack Von Bulow, DDS was
named Top Dentist by Pasadena
Magazine (2011-2013). Temple
City Dental Care is located at
9929 East Las Tunas Drive,
Temple City, CA 91780. For a
complimentary consultation,
phone 626-285-3161 or go to
www.templecitydental.com.
TCUSD grad, Cory Gerlach,
going to Harvard on scholarship
Cory Gerlach, a 2005 Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center graduate,
has been awarded a full scholarship and stipend to attend Harvard
University’s School of Public Health in Boston, to complete a Ph.D.
in Biological Sciences in Public Health. He will graduate from Oregon State University on June 14, 2014 with an Honors Bachelor of
Science degree in Toxicology.
Times Higher Education, powered by Reuters news agency, ranks
Harvard University as No. 1 in the world for best graduate schools
in life sciences.
For his honors thesis, Cory studied how a specific flame retardant chemical that is prevalent in the environment may cause developmental toxicity. He looked at what the chemical does in living organisms by using different molecular biology techniques.
His soon-to-be published article is entitled, “Mono-substituted
Isopropylated Triaryl Phosphate, a Major Component of Firemaster
550, is an AHR Agonist that Exhibits AHR-Independent
Cardiotoxicity in Zebrafish.”
Cory Gerlach, a 2005 Dr. Doug
Sears Learning Center graduate,
is headed to Harvard.
TEMPLE CITY
SALUTES
FAMILY MEMBERS OF TEMPLE CITY RESIDENTS, SERVING THE U.S.A.
To update information, phone Sharon Johnson at 626-285-5852.
Air Force
Marines
Nathan Alfano
Mark Andrews
Susie Andrews
Kevin Bateman
Shane Berger
Nicholas Breniser
Philip Bridge
Anthony Cambonga
Steven Chicca
Brenda Comstock
Edward Lee Connors
Jacqueline Crider
Mark D. Curry
Kimberly Diehl
Jose Flores
Beau Gardner
Steven Groesz
James M. Haller
James Herndon
Catherine Hight (Reserve)
Brett Hommerson
Patrick J. Horton
Daniel Jimenez
Andrew Katz
Geoffrey C. Lewis
Steven X. Li
George Lopez
David Lucero
Jason Macy
Joseph Maier
Jeremiah J. Polk
Christopher Porter
Nicholas Richards
Liezl-Anne Sarte
Holly Seltman
Henry Ten Napel
Ulbert Tugung
Christine A. Van Der Paul
Francisco Acevedo
Steven D. Acevedo
Garrett Aguirre
John Andress
Brent Anglin
Arthur R. Baker III
Jason Bestpitch
Milton Cabrera
H. Joseph Camerano, Jr.
Aaron Cardenas
James Cardenas
Justin Chavez
Robbie Coleman
Stacey Cortez
Amos Deines
James Earhart
Dakota Erickson
Nicole Faraci
Steven Ferrara
John Paul Flores
Nicholas Gary
Derek W. Goodwin
Evan Guyant
Joshua N. Harris
Stacey J. Harris
Brett Alan Hascall
Jakob Hight
David C. Hill
Noah Hillbruner
Delbert Kelley
Ben Kirby
Tracy Kirby
Jonathan Kline
Jesse L. Klotz
Clint W. Kuhn
Neil LaSala
Richard Landeros
Jordan L. Law
William T. Lehre
Charles Liu
Brian Lo
James M. Loiacano Jr.
Joey L. Luna
Tony Mannarelli
Kevin C. Manning
Brent Marston
John Martorana
Nicole L. McCartney
Steven G. McMurray
Shawn Opal
Wesley Pack
Stephen Paletta
Thomas Paletta
Wyatt A. Reneer
Glen Reukema
Jason Reukema
Jonathan Rush
Alfonso Salazar
Stephen Sanderson
Jerad Speral
Elizabeth R. Stauffer
Leo Tjoakro
Michael Turrell
Cheri Wood-Anciaux
Ryan Ynzunza
Robert Ynzunza
Army
Michael R. Acosta
Jeremy Albright
Jesse Aldana
Robert Arceo
Kyle Aspaturian
Kevin Banks
Erine Beck
Noah J. Beltran
Leon T. Butler
Brenden Byrnes
Gabriel A. Campiran
Jose Caoili IV
Colin D. Care
Xavier Cassal
Maria F. Chatfield
Gabriel Chico
Mark Y. Ching
Nellie Claros
Matt Deurmeier
Leonardo D. Garcia
Nathanael Gonzalez
Robert Good
Louie Guan
Dan Hart
Jose Herrera
D. Jeff Hudson
Tom Iarossi
Cherrie Kean
Sung Min Kim
Christopher Kline
James A. Konoske
Bryan Law
Carolyn LeBerthon
Philip Lee
Carol A. Lima
Denise Lloyd
Abraham Lopez
Darlene Luevano
Lorenzo Luevano
Sean M. Meehan
Kareem Meleika
Larry P. Mullaly
Greg Neaderbaomer
Andrew E. Nervo
Nam Hoang Nguyen
Nicolette O’Connor
Matthew Oberlander
Dominic Oro
David Pepper
Alex Kuzma Perenishko
Robert E. Percy
James Pritchet
Robert Aaron Pugh
David Rivas
Martin J. Rodela
Christopher Schulze
Scott Shepro
Debra Sinnott
Michael Sinnott
Danny Stacey
Matthew Steyart * KIA
Robert Thomas Steyart
Clayton Taylor
Mark Tsunokai
S. Brian Ulmer
Henry Valenzuela
Atanasio Viera
Christopher Waller
Frank Wang
Bradley E. Welsster II
Robert M. Winovitch
Jacque Wood-Kornelas
Coast Guard
Eric Conway
David & Dee Sasse
National Guard
Christopher B. Parson
Kelly Porter
Navy
Thomas H. Allen
Brett Alt
Darren Brown
Daniel Chavez
Eric Coker
Jeremy Collett
Justin Downer
Cynthia Nash Gantt
Lisa M. Gunn
Kevin Haynes
Rogelio Hermosillo
Shanee Hermosillo
Tori James
Dustin N. Klotz
Adrien Yi Qian Li
Kelvin Li
Juan Gabriel Magni
F. Spencer Major
Erick Markman
David Martinez
Brian R. Meaden
Ariana J. Medina
Jennifer Northcutt
Eugene Parra
Guy Rauterkranz
Jennifer Rautenkranz
Robb Rudluff
Stuart Saxon
Andrew Strople
Christopher Sweet
Michael Terrenal
David Viray
Kevin White
Leo E. Wright II
11A
12A
Church News
Learn how to protect elders from
fraud and abuse at free seminar
The Central San Gabriel Mission Area of the United
Methodist Church invites you to a presentation on Elder Fraud and Elder Abuse from 10 a.m. - 12 noon, Saturday, March 15, at the First United Methodist Church
of Temple City, 5957 Golden West Ave., Temple City.
Protect yourself and your loved ones from those who
would hurt them and/or steal from them. Be aware of
the current scams and “deals” that are too good to be
true. Know what signs to look for that mean a person is
being abused. It is important to be aware of the dangers
that are out there and how best to avoid them. The
Temple City Sheriff ’s Department will share their knowledge and answer your questions at this informative meeting.
Knights of Columbus to host 26th
annual fish dinner for lenten season
The Knights of Columbus Council No. 9128 of St.
Luke’s Catholic Church will host their 26th annual fish
dinners during the coming lenten season. The dinners
will consist of choices of baked salmon, baked potato,
medley vegetables, coleslaw salad, freshly baked dinner
roll, cake or pudding for dessert, with coffee or punch
included. Diners are requested to bring a donation of
one can of food for our sister organization, St. Vincent
De Paul’s Food Pantry for the needy.
The dinner prices are $11 for adults, $10 for seniors
65+ and $7 for children aged 7-14. For children aged six
and under, there is a special $2 dinner consisting of macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, freshly baked dinner roll and
cake or pudding for dessert, punch included.
The six dinners are on Fridays: March 7, 14, 21, 28,
and April 4, and 11 at 5:30-7 p.m. in the Msgr. Birch
Memorial Center. Everyone is welcome. There is plenty
of seating and parking. Disabled facilities are available.
For more information, phone Don Abraham at 626285-9030. St. Luke’s Catholic Church is located at 5605
Cloverly Ave., Temple City.
[email protected]
St. Luke Fiesta boutique open to vendors;
general exhibitor space also available
The St. Luke Parish 27th
Annual Fiesta, April 25-27,
will host an expanded boutique and craft fair on all
three days of the popular
community event. Craft
vendor space is now available for purchase, along
with space in the general
exhibitor area and at the car
show.
The fiesta features a food
court, car show (Saturday),
boutique and craft fair,
plant booth, carnival games
and rides, live entertainment, a beer garden, and an
expo area.
The boutique and craft
fair will feature the many
handcrafted and boutique
style items that are created Plan to join the fun and participate. Phone 626-291-5900 for information.
and donated by parishioners, in addition to showcasing the talents of craft and in the Parish Office, along with pre-sale priced ride tickboutique vendors in the area. Vendors can purchase space ets.
for all three days or just Saturday and Sunday ($135 for
As host to more than 10,000 Greater San Gabriel Valley
Friday-Sunday/$125 for Saturday and Sunday).
residents, the even ts is the parish’s main fundraiser with
Exhibitor/vendor space is also available on Saturday proceeds directed toward parish and elementary school
and Sunday in the expo area ($125 for Saturday and Sun- maintenance needs.
day/$100 for Saturday or Sunday) and at the car show on
The parish is also sponsoring a grand prize raffle (first
Saturday ($30-$60) for companies that want to showcase prize: $7,500 cash) and a mega 50/50 cash raffle (winner
their products and services.
could receive up to $5,000; $2,500 guaranteed). Raffle tickSpace is limited in all areas and available on a first- ets can be purchased at the St. Luke Parish Office, located
come, first-served basis. Additionally, sponsorship pack- at 5605 Cloverly Ave., Temple City, or at the fiesta (held at
ages range from $25 to $1,000 and in-kind donation spon- the parish) until sold out. Admission is free.
sorships are welcomed.
For more information, phone the Parish Office at 626Registration for the car show is now open. Fee is $20 291-5900 or visit www.stluketemplecity.org. Like
per entry; includes t-shirt and dash plaque. Prizes will be “StLukeParishFiestaTC” on Facebook.
awarded. Unlimited ride wristbands will be available soon
Your Community Christian Churches Welcome You
PAID ADVERTISEMENT
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Faith United Methodist Church
First Baptist Church of TC
Pastor Frank Wang
5319 N. Halifax, TC
626-444-2754
www.blctemplecity.com
Worship: English at 9:30 a.m. Mandarin at 11 a.m.
Pastor Matthew Chong
5957 Golden West Ave.
626-286-3129
10 a.m. Worship Service in Mandarin
11:30 a.m. Praise service in English
Jim Walden, Senior Pastor
First Lutheran Church
Temple City United Methodist Church
Immanuel Church of the Nazarene
9123 Broadway, Temple City 91780
Office 626-287-0968
Sunday Worship:
8:30 a.m. Traditional worship
Bible Study - Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.
web site: www.firstlutherantc.org
e-mail: [email protected]
Rev. David Palmer, Pastor
5957 N. Golden West Ave.
626-286-3129
Sunday School 8:45 a.m. • Worship 10 a.m.
E-mail: [email protected]
[email protected]
Website: www.templecityumc.org
Charles Lin, Senior Pastor
9953 Las Tunas Drive, CA 91780
626-285-3832
www.go2icon.org
Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m. (English; Mandarin)
Wednesday Youth Night: 7:00 p.m. (English)
Friday Youth Night: 7:30 p.m.
(Mandarin) www.myhym.org
New Hope Church (PCUSA)
San Gabriel Mission Catholic Church
San Gabriel Community Church
Fr. Bruce Wellems, CMF, Pastor
428 South Mission Dr., San Gabriel 91776
Steve Balentine, Senior Pastor
117 N. Pine St., San Gabriel
626-287-0486
www.sgucandcs.org
Sunday Worship: 9 a.m.
Sunday School: 10:45 a.m.
Wed. Bible Study, 7 p.m.
David Pak, Pastor
Mariko Yanagihara, Associate Pastor
700 S. Rosemead Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107-5613
449-8644 (English) • 577-0191 (Korean)
[email protected]
Korean Web Site: nhcpcusa.org
Sunday: 8 a.m. • 11:15 a.m. Korean Worship
9:30 a.m./ 1:30 p.m. English Worship
626-457-3035 –– www.sangabrielmissionchurch.org
Weekday Masses
6:30 a.m. (Eng.), Noon (Eng.), 6:30 p.m. (Spanish)
Saturday Masses (English) – 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Sunday Masses: (English) 7 a.m., 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:15
a.m., 5 p.m.; (Spanish) 9:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 7 p.m.;
(Vietnamese) 3 p.m.
6019 Baldwin Ave. • Temple City, CA 91780
626-286-3125
web site: www.templecitybaptist.org
e-mail: [email protected]
[email protected]
Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.
Sunday Worship: 8:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.
Wednesday Night Youth Program, Jr. & Sr. High, 7 p.m.
St. Luke Catholic Church
Sunrise Community Church
Fr. Mark A. Strader, Pastor
5605 Cloverly Ave.
626-291-5900
www.stluketemplecity.org
Sunday Masses: 6:30, 8, 10,12, 5:30 p.m.
Saturday Evening Mass: 5:30 p.m.
Weekday Masses: M-W-F 6:30 a.m T-Th 9:00 a.m.
Nondenominational: Conservative Christian
Andrew Kikkert, Pastor
9642 E. Live Oak Ave. • 626-287-6120
Sunday Worship: 8:45 a.m.
Sunday School 10:30 a.m.
Friday Game Night 7 p.m. - 1st and 3rd Fridays
Friday Night Fellowship 6:30 p.m. - 2nd and 4th Fridays
Dr. Bryce Gayhart, Pastor
9723 Garibaldi Ave (at Golden West)
626-286-0581
e-mail: [email protected].
Pastor’s Class 9:10 a.m.
Sunday Worship 10 a.m.
Temple City Church of Christ
Valley Community Church
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Jonathon Hinckley, Minister
5272 Sereno Dr., Temple City
626-286-6676
Sunday Bible Class 9:30 a.m.
Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
All Children Welcome
Nursery
Pastor Gary Clouse
3039 Santa Anita Ave., El Monte, Ca 91733
626-443-3063
www.myvcc.org
Friday Spanish Service 7:30 p.m.
Sunday Worship Service 9 a.m. & 11 a.m.
Wednesday Worship Service 7 p.m.
Heather Williams, Pastor
9642 Live Oak Ave.
626-287-1987
[email protected] • www.tc-presbyterian.org
Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.
Spanish Translation Available (11 a.m. service only)
Temple City Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ)
All Children Welcome • Nursery • Children's Church
Bible Studies on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Phone for information.
[email protected]
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TEMPLE CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUYERS GUIDE
Unless otherwise indicated, all business
directory addresses are for:
A
ACUPUNCTURE
Health Center
Denny Chiu, D.C.
5553 Rosemead Blvd.
626-286-5800
Chubiz
ACCOUNTING &
BOOKKEEPING
Walter Chu
2017 El Sereno Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91007
626-348-1785
[email protected]
LA First Tax &
Financial Services
Natalie Lee, EA
9067 Las Tunas Dr.
626-285-1221
[email protected]
www.la1sttax.com
Quality Bookkeeping Service
Kathleen Chambers, EA
9633 Las Tunas Dr.
626-285-1281
[email protected]
Rex Dondlinger & Associates
Jim Dondlinger
626-287-0903
ADVERTISING &
MARKETING
Mid Valley News
Clarke Moseley
11401 Valley Blvd. Ste. 200B
El Monte 91731
626 443-1753 or 626-452-9566
[email protected]
TC Chamber of Commerce
TC Life
9050 Las Tunas Dr.
626-286-3101
The Service Advisors
Verena Somer
626-862-6576
ANTIQUE
Jambhala Antique & Jewelry, Inc.
Ronald Wang
9611 Las Tunas Dr.
626-237-0168
Fax 626-237-0030
[email protected]
ART GALLERY
Min W. Fine Art & School
Min Wang
9908 Las Tunas Dr. Unit F
626-642-5783
[email protected]
ASSISTED LIVING
Vista Cove at San Gabriel
Miles Yoshisato
901 W. Santa Anita St.
San Gabriel 91776
626-289-8889
ATTORNEYS
Carlos Arcos
A Law Corporation
333 North Santa Anita Ave., Suite 8
Arcadia, 91006
626-284-9003
626-284-9724 - Fax
[email protected]
www.arcoslaw.com
Emmy Hernandez
EH Financial Group, Inc.
419 S. Mission Dr.
San Gabriel 91776
626-943-8833
John L. Shaw, Attorney
626-286-3710
Kien C. Tiet, Attorney
4808 Baldwin, Ste. 204
626-448-2282
[email protected]
The Tyre Agency, Inc.
Tony J. Tyre, Attorney
Steven S. Tyre, CPA
626-285-7033
626-309-9753 fax
Rob Uriostegui, Attorney
9631 Las Tunas Drive, B2
626-862-4777
www.LawyerRob.com
Deacon Zhang, Attorney
Daqin (Deacon) Zhang, Esq.
150 N. Santa Anita Ave. Suite 300
Arcadia, CA 91006
626-821-1882
Fax 213-270-9396
[email protected]
AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR
A1 Automotive Service, Inc.
8803 E. Las Tunas
San Gabriel 91776
626-286-8277
City Automotive
Gerald Blayney
4700 Miller Dr. A
626-443-8288
Dickson Motor Service, Inc.
Chapel of Roses
Towing, Propane and Auto Repair
Diane & Edward Oberlander
220 E. Agostino Rd.
San Gabriel 91776
626-287-9951
John and Pearl Northcott
61 North Hill Ave.
Pasadena 91006
626-793-0248
[email protected]
Ken’s Tow Service, Inc.
Community of Christ
Chuck Palazzolo
9350 Lower Azusa Rd.
626-579-3400
Darrell Kelty
9468 Broadway
626-285-4500
Lima Auto Repair
Faith United Methodist Church
Mike Bruni
4500 N. Rosemead Blvd.
Rosemead 91770
626-287-7955
Mathew Chong
5957 Golden West
626-286-3129
B
BANKING & FINANCE
Foothill Credit Union
First Baptist Church of TC
Jim Walden, Senior Pastor
6019 Baldwin Ave.
626-286-3125
www.templecitybaptist.org
Stacy Arena
P.O. Box 660130
Arcadia 91066-0130
626-445-0950
First Lutheran Church
Industrial and Commercial
Bank of China (USA) NA
David Palmer, Pastor
5957 Golden West
626-286-3129
[email protected]
Sammy Kwok
626-656-8888
Wells Fargo Bank
9635 Las Tunas Dr.
626-237-5060
BEAUTY, HAIR
& BEAUTY SUPPLY
Coe’s Coiffures
John “JJ” Spielmann, Jr.
9628 East Las Tunas Dr.
626-287-6936
www.templecitybikeshop.com
[email protected]
BUSINESS CONSULTING
Myra D. Lopez
Business Consultant
1012 W. Beverly Blvd. Ste 876
Montebello 90640
323-869-8867
BUSINESS PROPERTY
OWNER
Manhattan Development
Manhattan Development Co.
Randy Wang
1005 Las Tunas Drive 505
San Gabriel 91776
[email protected]
C
CARPET
Affiliated Carpet & Flooring
Gene & Jeff Klein
9020 Las Tunas Dr.
626-287-0581
KJ & M Carpet
918 S. Myrtle Ave.
Monrovia 91016
626-358-7400
M&B Carpet Suppliers
Carpet One
Mel North and Barbara Fields
9324 Lower Azusa Rd.
626-443-2744
CHIROPRACTIC
Chiropractic Office of TC
Dr. John Gutierrez, DC
9511 Las Tunas Dr.
626-309-0640
[email protected]
www.drjohngutierrezchiro.com
Health Center
Denny Chiu, D.C.
5553 Rosemead Blvd.
626-286-5800
Trinity Chiropractic
Gabriel Marichi
9130 Las Tunas Dr.
626-695-3395
CHURCHES
HOUSE OF WORSHIP
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
10786 Live Oak
626-447-3553
Unless otherwise indicated, all business directory
addresses are for: Temple City, CA 91780
CONTINUED. PLEASE TURN PAGE.
New Hope Church
Fr. Bruce Wellems, CMF, Pastor
4285 Mission Dr.
San Gabriel 91776
626-457-3035
(626) 457-3035
San Gabriel Community Church
Steve Balentine, Pastor
117 N. Pine St.
626-287-0486
www.sgucandcs.org
[email protected]
St. Luke Catholic Church
5605 Cloverly Ave.
626-291-5900
Spiritual Assembly of
the Baha’is of TC
1-800-22UNITE
P.O. Box 1651
[email protected]
Sunrise Community Church
Andrew Kikkert, Pastor
9642 E. Live Oak Ave.
626-287-6120
TC Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ)
Dr. Bryce Gayhart, Pastor
9723 Garibaldi Ave.
626-286-0581
[email protected]
SPECIAL TRAVEL
PRESENTATION
at the Temple City Chamber of Commerce
Tuesday, March 11, 2014 • 10 a.m.
9050 Las Tunas Drive • Temple City 91780
Please Reserve Your Space by March 7
Phone 626-286-3101
TC Church of Christ
Jonathon Hinckley, Minister
5272 Sereno Dr.
626-286-6676
Trinity Lutheran Church
Rev. Edwin H. McGee III
6868 N. San Gabriel Blvd.
San Gabriel 91776
626-287-6151
Westminster Presby. Church
Rev. Heather Williams, Pastor
9642 Live Oak Ave.
626-287-1987
[email protected]
www.tc-presbyterian.org
COFFEE & TEA HOUSES
Café Roule
Megan Pan
9153 Las Tunas Dr.
626-872-1188
Starbucks
626-614-8004
The Tea Station
9578 Las Tunas Dr.
626-291-5688
CPA & TAX PREPARERS
Danny Cheung, CPA
9077 Las Tunas Dr.
626-237-0900
Steven S. Tyre, CPA
Tony J. Tyre, Attorney
626-285-7033
626-309-9753 fax
Pastor Frank Wang
5319 N. Halifax
626-444-2754
www.blctemplecity.com
CLOTHING,
UNIFORMS, RENTALS
CKW School Uniforms
& Scrubs
The Bridge Christian Fellowship
9668 Las Tunas Dr.
626-287-1994
Bruce LaRue
8925 Ardendale Ave.
San Gabriel 91775
626-791-7565
[email protected]
CONVALESCENT
Baldwin Gardens
Nursing Center
Charles Lin, Senior Pastor
9953 Las Tunas Dr.
(626)285-3832 | www.go2icon.org
San Gabriel Mission
BICYCLES
Temple City Bike Shop
6262 Rosemead Blvd.
Adriana Pickens
626-292-5834
Immanuel Church
of the Nazarene
Melody Skin Care
Michael Lee, President
9103 Las Tunas Drive
626-285-9900
[email protected]
CONVENIENCE STORES
7–Eleven
5118 Calmview
Baldwin Park, 91706
Office number 626-338-0244
Cell 626-716-2273
First United Methodist Church
626-286-5931
PHD, Professional Hair Designers
Computer Consulting and
QuickBooks’s Instruction
6649 Cloverly Ave.
626-348-2025
[email protected]
CONSTRUCTION
HOME BUILDING
Dan Mikolasko Construction
9123 Broadway
626-287-0968
700 South Rosemead Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107
626-449-8644
[email protected]
Melody Huang
5727 Sultana Ave.
626-286-2889
[email protected]
www.melodyskincare.com
COMPUTER CONSULTING
JoAnn Carey
TO HAVE YOUR BUSINESS
LISTED, PHONE
626-286-3101
SPECIAL TRAVEL
PRESENTATION
at the Temple City Chamber of Commerce
Tuesday, March 11, 2014 • 10 a.m.
9050 Las Tunas Drive • Temple City 91780
Please Reserve Your Space by March 7
Phone 626-286-3101
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[email protected]
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El Monte Convalescent
Hospital
Jesse Telles
4096 Easy St.
El Monte 91731
626-442-1500
Santa Anita
Convalescent Hospital
5522 Gracewood Ave.
626-579-0310
CUSTOM FRAMING
Min Wang
9908 Las Tunas Dr. Unit A
626-642-5783
[email protected]
D
DANCE
Shin Dance Academy Inc.
Oscar Bustamante
626-286-1200 Main
www.ShinDance.com
[email protected]
DAYCARE & PRESCHOOL
Ark Christian Academy, Inc.
Grace Wu, Director
6539 Rosemead Blvd.
San Gabriel 91775
626-287-8321
Pacific Friends School
Kellie McKinley
626-287-6880
Planet Preschool
Judy Huie Mena
4977 Santa Anita Ave.
626-279-5482
[email protected]
Playfactory Preschool
Cyndi Halton
9723 Garibaldi
626-285-9223
Sonshine House Preschool
Theresa Chessir
9141 E. Broadway
626-285-3380
TC Christian Preschool
Carol Burns
6019 Baldwin Ave.
626-286-0042
DENTAL OFFICES
Alhambra Dental
John Chao, DDS
100 S. First St.
Alhambra 91801
626-308-9104
California Institute of
Advanced Management
Jennie Ta
9550 Flair Dr. 500
El Monte, CA 91731
626-350-1500
[email protected]
www.gociam.com
GROCERY SUPERMARKETS
Metro Supermarket
CHOICESS
Sam’s Club
Joe Donofrio
348 East Foothill Blvd.
Arcadia 91006
626-359-3300
www.choicess.com
[email protected]
Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center
Stephen Edo
9229 Pentland
626-548-5000
9517 Las Tunas
626-286-6556
[email protected]
Terrance Fong, D.D.S.
9909 Las Tunas Dr.
626-286-7151
Lad Family Dentistry
Chiman Lad, D.D.S.
Sunjay Lad, D.D.S.
626-287-4094
www.drlad.com
Tai Mao, DDS. Inc
9925 Las Tunas Dr.
626-286-3033
Robert Shima, D.D.S.
9929 Las Tunas Dr.
626-285-4577
San Gabriel Valley
Family Dental Group
Joseph Rosenberg, DDS
San Gabriel 91775
626-286-2156
TC Dental Care
Jack Von Bulow, D.D.S.
9929 Las Tunas Dr.
626-285-3161
[email protected]
www.templecitydental.com
E
EDUCATION
Alpha Science
Educational Institute
9465 Las Tunas Dr.
626-614-0931
Apex Education Center
Wai Lai
5570 North Rosemead Blvd.
626-287-2022
[email protected]
Ark Christian Academy, Inc.
Grace Wu, Director
6539 Rosemead Blvd.
San Gabriel 91775
626-287-8321
Bricks 4 Kidz
Chris Lam, President
9908 Las Tunas Dr.
626-319-7808
TO HAVE YOUR BUSINESS LISTED,
PHONE 626-286-3101
David Ma
626-872-6955
[email protected]
El Monte 91731
626-652-6901
Super A Foods
Richard Harb
5595 Rosemead Blvd.
626-248-0383
First Lutheran School
Richard Swanson
9123 Broadway
626-287-0968
Min Wang
626-642-5783
[email protected]
Pacific Friends School
Kellie McKinley
626-287-6880
San Gabriel Christian School
and Community Church
Diane Acosta
117 N. Pine
San Gabriel 91775
626-287-0486
St. Luke Catholic School (TK-8)
Yvette Jefferys - Principal
5521 N. Cloverly Ave.
626-291-5959
FAX 626-285-5367
TC High School
Associated Student Body
Wellness Products &
Square Foot Gardening
JoAnn Carey
6649 Cloverly Ave.
626-348-2025
[email protected]
Cheers Alano Club
AA & Related 12 Step Meeting
626-286-9975
[email protected]
www.cheersalanoclub.org
Melody Skin Care
Melody Huang
5727 Sultana Ave.
626-286-2889
[email protected]
www.melodyskincare.com
HEATING
AIR CONDITIONING
Air-Tro, Inc. (Cooling-Heating)
ELDER CARE
Sincere Care Services, Inc.
747 N. Lake Ave. Ste. D
Pasadena 91104
626-398-2098
[email protected]
EMPLOYMENT
CHOICESS
Joe Donofrio
Arcadia 91006
626-359-3300
www.choicess.com
[email protected]
ENTERTAINMENT & MUSIC
Irwindale Event Center
Bob Klein
500 Speedway Drive
Irwindale, CA 91706
626-358-1100
626-357-4227
[email protected]
www.irwindalespeedway.com
T. M. Studios
Mobil D.J. Service & Entertainment
626-286-3715
F
FINANCIAL PLANNING
EH Financial Group, Inc.
Emmy Hernandez
419 S. Mission Dr.
San Gabriel 91776
626-943-8833
Morgan Stanley
Gabriel Lynn, Financial Advisor
301 N. Lake Ave., Penthouse Suite
Pasadena, CA 91101
TEL: 626-683-4611
FAX: 626-449-7121
[email protected]
FINGER PRINTING
S ‘N’ S Postal Center
Agnes Joshiakar
5917 Oak Ave.
626-285-7141
FLORISTS
Fanny's Flowers
Bruce Wataru, Fanny Wataru
5947 Oak Ave.
626-287-1653
HOME IMPROVEMENT
Agosta Plumbing & Heating
Bob Agosta
5929 N. Oak Ave.
626-286-9500
John Helbing
1630 Myrtle Ave.
Monrovia 91016
626-357-5311
NONPROFIT
Asian Youth Center (AYC)
L
Mike Kowalski
9030-40 Las Tunas Dr.
626-286-7462
LOCKSMITH
Lou’s Lock and Key
Pat Kleman
626-286-0142
M
MANUFACTURING
Flexrake Hula Ho
Richard McGuire
9620 Gidley St.
626-443-4026
MARTIAL ARTS
S.K. Tae Kwon Do School
9569 Las Tunas Dr.
626-286-6500
[email protected]
www.sktaekwondo.com
Alex Mendoza
5257 North Vincent Ave.
Irwindale, CA 91706
626-633-4600
[email protected]
Areté Family Medicine Inc.
Stella Chen
626-872-0082
[email protected]
Jennifer Li
9353 East Valley Blvd.
Rosemead 91770
626-287-2988 ex 157
[email protected]
Dreamweaver Medical Associates
Modern Lighting
Mike Kowalski
9034 Las Tunas Dr.
626-286-7462
HOTELS
DoubleTree Hotel Rosemead
888 Montebello Blvd.
Rosemead, CA 91770
323-722-8800
Sharon Coley
[email protected]
losangelesrosemead.doubletree.com
Hilton San Gabriel
Dr. Francisco Rodriguez
330 West Las Tunas Dr. Ste. 1
626-284-3300
[email protected]
Health Care Partners
9810 Las Tunas Dr.
626-309-7600
Methodist Hospital - Arcadia
300 W. Huntington Dr.
Arcadia 91006
626-445-4441
Juli Costanzo
225 West Valley Blvd.
San Gabriel 91776
626-270-2700
[email protected]
Pregnancy Help Center SGV
Holiday Inn Express Pasadena
Annita Tran
4961 Santa Anita Ave. #D
626-478-0286
626-478-0017 – Fax
[email protected]
3500 E. Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, 91107
626-792-1363
I
IMPORT/EXPORT
Ni-Star Worldwide, Inc.
951 Arcadia Ave.
Joanne Zhang
626-286-9877
626-237-0180 Fax
[email protected]
INSURANCE,
FINANCIAL ADVISOR
Fulcrum Insurance Center
18725 East Gale Ave.
Suite 220
City of Industry, CA 91748
Amanda Lam
626-372-5196
[email protected]
Holtzen & Bauermeister
Insurance
Daniel Holtzen
455 North El Molino Ave
Pasadena, CA 91101-1403
626-574-1480
www.holtzeninsurance.com
Unless otherwise indicated,
all business directory addresses are for:
Temple City Life
Jambhala Antique & Jewelry,
Inc.
Asian Pacific Family Center
Air-Tro, Inc. (Cooling-Heating)
Clarke Moseley
11401 Valley Blvd. Ste. 2008
El Monte 91731
626 443-1753 or 626-452-9566
[email protected]
Eddie Cebrowski
626-286-7474
MEDICAL SERVICES
American Medical Response
Wayne Connor
4931 N. Encinita
626-286-3157
www.Connorair.com
Mid Valley News
Peter Choi
9050 Las Tunas Dr.
626-286-3101
[email protected]
www.templecitychamber.org
LAMPS, LIGHTING, SHADES
Modern Lighting
Connor Air
Joseph Smith
615 Las Tunas Drive, Unit L
Arcadia, CA 91007
626-254-0200
Cell 626-399-1151
Fax 626-898-9210
[email protected]
JEWELRY
Cal’s Jewelers
H
TC Schools Foundation
9700 Las Tunas Dr.
(626)548-5000
[email protected]
www.tcusd.net
J
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Carey Business Services
John Helbing
1630 Myrtle Ave.
Monrovia 91016
626-357-5311
TC Unified School District
Tony J. Tyre
626-285-7033
www.tyreinsuranceagency.com
Korey Khaledi
626-291-5969
Gayle Schaffer
9501 E. Lemon
626-548-5040
Kathy Chambers
9700 Las Tunas Dr.
626-548-5000
The Tyre Agency Life-MedicalSmall Group-Individual
Ronald Wang
9611 Las Tunas Dr.
626-237-0168
Fax 626-237-0030
[email protected]
Valu-Mart
Tutor Doctor
Anthony Euredjian, DDS
G
626-309-0788
MOLD & DISASTER REPAIR
Servpro of San Gabriel
MORTGAGE CO.
California Consumer Lending
Vivian Chan and Michael Ly
9124 Las Tunas Dr.
626-281-2030
[email protected]
[email protected]
MORTUARY
Pierce Brothers
Turner & Stevens
Eric B. DuBois
1136 E. Las Tunas Dr.
San Gabriel, Ca. 91775
626-287-0595
MUSEUM
Temple City Historical Museum
5954 Kauffman Ave.
626-451-0833
Open 12-3 p.m. on
1st and 3rd Sundays each month
N
NEWSPAPERS &
MAGAZINES
Kan Zhong Guo Association
5603 Temple City Blvd. Unit B
Yi Liu
626-262-9302
626-292-1826- Fax
[email protected]
100 West Clary Ave.
Kevin Lian
626-309-0622
626-309-0717 - Fax
[email protected]
www.asianyouthcenter.org
Blue Star Program
Sharon Johnson
626-285-5852
CHOICESS
Arcadia 91006
626-359-3300
Joe Donofrio
www.choicess.com
[email protected]
Friends of the TC Library
Manuir Bhatti
626-285-2137
[email protected]
Historical Society of TC
and Museum
5954 Kauffman Ave.
626-451-0833
Northeast San Gabriel Valley
WorkSource Center
Jack Ng
2550 West Main St.
Alhambra 91801
626-284-9715
[email protected]
Rebuilding Together
Central San Gabriel
P.O. Box 2059
San Gabriel 91776
San Gabriel Japanese
Community & Cultural Center
5019 Encinita
626-286-9850
TCHS Vocal Arts Boosters
9501 E. Lemon
626-548-5053
TC Schools Foundation
Nadine Wittry
9700 Las Tunas Dr.
626-548-5000
NOTARY
Franklin J. Ruedel, EA, Corp.
Franklin J. Ruedel
626-286-9662
Fax 626-285-2107.
[email protected]
Agnes Joshiakar
5917 Oak Ave.
626-285-714
O
OPTOMETRY
Bright iCare Optometry
Lin Chiao
626-287-9725
626-287-9727 – Fax
[email protected]
TC Square Optometry
Paulina Han, O.D.
626-287-8505
Derek Tong, O.D.
Center for Vision Development
Optometry
2700 E. Foothill Blvd. Ste. 207
Pasadena 91107
626-578-9685
www.tongvision.com
P
PEST CONTROL
So Cal Termite Solutions
Glenn Dugger
State License PR5524
626-221-2391
[email protected]
PET BOARDING
Heavenly Pet Resort, Inc.
Gloria Landaverde
5011 Encinita
626-285-4441
www.heavenlypetresort.com
PET CARE
Heavenly Pet Resort, Inc.
Gloria Landaverde
5011 Encinita
626-285-4441
www.heavenlypetresort.com
[email protected]
WWW.TEMPLECITYCHAMBER.COM
[email protected]
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San Gabriel Valley
Humane Society
Pat Brayer
851 East Grand Ave.
San Gabriel 91776
626-286-1159
Fax: 626-286-3165
[email protected]
TC Animal Hospital
Bruce Carlson, DVM
Carol Johannsen-Crittenden, DVM
Neil Bodie, DVM
5406 Rosemead Blvd.
San Gabriel 91775
626-287-1173
PHOTOGRAPHY
GP Wedding & Photo Studio
Herbert Chan
9636 Las Tunas Dr.
626-284-8961
Best Photo Booths
Ron Jacobs – President/Owner
3579 E. Foothill Blvd. #133
Pasadena CA 91107
626-825-8286
[email protected]
PHYSICAL THERAPY
Turning Point Physical Therapy
9627 Las Tunas Dr.
626-292-1793
Yonemoto Physical Therapy
Sheila Yonemoto, P.T.
55 S. Raymond Ave. 100
Alhambra, CA 91801
626-576-0591
www.yonemoto.com
PHYSICIANS
Areté Family Medicine Inc.
Stella Chen
626-872-0082
[email protected]
Dreamweaver Medical Associates
Dr. Francisco Rodriguez
330 West Las Tunas Dr. Ste. 1
626-289-0400
[email protected]
Health Care Partners
9810 Las Tunas Dr.
626-309-7600
PLUMBING
Agosta Plumbing & Heating
5929 Oak Ave.
626-286-9500
Gorham Plumbing
5812 Temple City Blvd. 417
John Gorham
626-625-5205
POSTAL CENTER
Agnes Joshiakar
5917 Oak Ave.
626-285-7141
PRINTING
RPM Printing, LLC
Mike Richey
626-448-9169
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
CALAC Investments
Susan Lew
(858) 565-8333
George M. Arnerich
626-287-7025
626-222-6201
Planet Preschool
Judy Huie Mena
626-279-5482
[email protected]
S & S Associates
310-479-7669
PUBLIC SERVICES
City of Temple City
9701 Las Tunas Dr.
626-285-2171
www.ci.temple-city.ca.us
Los Angeles County Library
Jing Li
5939 Golden West
626-285-2136
www.colapublib.org
9050 Las Tunas Dr.
626-286-3101
[email protected]
www.templecitychamber.org
U.S. Post Office
5940 Oak Ave.
(800) 275-8777
www.usps.com
West S.G.V. Consortium
DBA Career Partners
Mirna Delira-Lopez
3505 Hart Ave.
Rosemead 91770
626-572-7272 ext. 1200
626-569-1110
[email protected]
R
REAL ESTATE
American Heritage Realtors
Cecelia Rudar, Broker
626-445-3000 (voice)
626-286--6295 (fax)
[email protected]
www.cylrudar.com
Arcadia Association
of Realtors
Andrew Cooper
601 S. First Ave.
Arcadia 91006
626-446-2115
Bodkin Co. Realty
Bob Bodkin
5912 Encinita
626-285-9991
Century 21 Ludecke
2624 Doray Circle
Monrovia, CA 91016
Linda Jo Pyle, Realtor
626-688-4767
[email protected]
Grandmark Realty, Inc.
Herman Wong
Realtor Associate
5401 Baldwin Ave.
626-292-7007
www.grandmarkrealty.net
[email protected]
IRN Realty
556 W. Las Tunas Drive
Suite 101
Arcadia, CA 91007
Amanda Lam
626-447-5100
626-372-5196– Direct Line
[email protected]
https://sites.google.com/site/
amandakarmalam
Jackson Wong
Listing Consultant
Jackson Wong
1225 South Baldwin Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91007
Cell: 626-286-8168
Text: 626-823-1032
Fax: 626-286-1881
[email protected]
www.templecitylistings.com
Keller Williams Realty
Helen Chen Marston
317 East Foothill Blvd. 205
Arcadia 91006
Cell – 626-353-9665
Office – 626-386-7888
[email protected]
www.helensrealestate.com
Rita Padilla
Guppy House
David Li
5743 Rosemead Blvd.
626-285-0288
[email protected]
The Hat
Dave Smith
5505 Rosemead Blvd.
626-292-1000
McDonald’s
9831 Las Tunas Dr.
626-292-1711
Rose Donuts/Sandwiches/
Yogurt
Charles Yip
626-287-1488
Starbucks
626-614-8004
Subway 4317
9441 Las Tunas Dr.
285-7280
Sushi In The Box
Alex Chuang
5927 Cloverly Ave.
626-286-5786
The Tea Station
9578 Las Tunas Dr.
626-291-5688
UR Space
Michael Shih
626-237-0133
[email protected]
7-Eleven
RETAIL
6262 Rosemead Blvd.
626-292-5834
Aqua Vape
Jacqueline Hsu
626-291-2547
[email protected]
Best Photo Booths
Ron Jacobs – President/Owner
3579 E. Foothill Blvd. #133
Pasadena CA 91107
626-825-8286
[email protected]
Bricks 4 Kidz
Chris Lam, President
9908 Las Tunas Dr.
626-319-7808
Cal’s Jewelers
Eddie Cebrowski
626-286-7474
Realtor Associate
Dilbeck Real Estate
8 E. Foothill Blvd.
Arcadia 91006
626-462-2460
Direct TV EM Services
Team NuVision, Realtors
Min Wang
626-642-5783
[email protected]
Rudy Kusuma
1024 E. Valley Blvd.
Alhambra 91801
626-789-0159
[email protected]
www.rudylk.com
West San Gabriel Valley
Association of Realtors
1039 E. Valley Blvd. Ste 205B
San Gabriel 91776
626-288-6212
www.wsgvar.com
Yunicorn Lending
Richard Wang
9611 Las Tunas Dr.
626-789-3199
Fax 626-239-3299
[email protected]
Elia Maalouf
626-243-3645 or 866-706-3178
www.swapmeetprices.com
Modern Lighting
Mike Kowalski
9034 Las Tunas Dr.
626-286-7462
Office Depot
5533 Rosemead Blvd.
626-309-7594
www.officedepot.com
Sam’s Club
Superior Furniture
Carolyn Bifone
Marketing Dept.
Tel-714-671-0772 x231
Beard Papa’s Cafe Arcadia
Temple City Bike Shop
860 S. Baldwin Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91007
Weng Tang
626-329-1048
[email protected]
www.beardpapas.com
John “JJ” Spielmann, Jr.
9628 East Las Tunas Dr.
626-287-6936
www.templecitybikeshop.com
[email protected]
Café Roule
Megan Pan
9153 Las Tunas Dr.
626-872-1188
Clearman’s Galley
Drew Hopkins
San Gabriel 91775
626-286-9402
Clearman’s North Woods Inn
San Gabriel 91775
626-286-8284
El Ruizenor Grill
Norma Perez
Vincent Ruiz
626-286-8763
[email protected]
Robert Rysdon
430 South Garfield Ave., Ste. 401
Alhambra, CA 91801
TEL: 626-458-2325
FAX: 626-458-2328
[email protected]
SERVICE CLUBS
Kiwanis Club of TC
TUXEDO RENTAL
Friar Tux Shop
1000 S. Baldwin Ave.
Arcadia 91007
626-445-0540
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UTILITIES
Athens Services
Dennis Chiappetta
P.O. Box 60009
City of Industry 91716
626-336-3636
www.AthensServices.Com
Jerry Backstrom, President
P.O. Box 156
626-286-2444
SPORTS
TC Amateur
Softball Association
California American Water
8657 Grand Ave.
Rosemead 91770
888-237-1333
Margaret Healy
P.O. Box 931
909-720-3841
Golden State Water Company
110 E. Live Oak
Arcadia 91006
626-446-5176
JAL Tennis
Joselito Lasin
626-789-6453
Play Smarter Basketball Classes
Richard Marquis
626-482-8267
[email protected]
www.playsmarterclasses.com
TC Youth Football & Cheer
The Gas Company
800-427-2200
www.socalgas.com
Southern California Edison
800-655-4555
www.edison.com
Sunnyslope Water Company
Javier Sotelo
1142 West Louisa Ave.
West Covina, CA 91790
626-419-7504
[email protected]
1040 El Campo Dr.
Pasadena 91007
626-287-5238
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T
VACUUM CLEANERS
George’s Appliance Repair
TAX PREPARATION
H&R Block
Charlie Mavaro
5952 North Temple City Blvd.
626-287-1159
[email protected]
Robert Best
5781 Rosemead Blvd.
626-285-0964
[email protected]
VETERINARIAN SERVICES
TC Animal Hospital
LA First Tax &
Financial Services
Natalie Lee, EA
9067 Las Tunas Dr.
626-285-1221
[email protected]
www.la1sttax.com
Quality Bookkeeping Services
Kathleen Chambers, EA
9633 Las Tunas Dr.
626-285-1281
[email protected]
Bruce Carlson, DVM
Carol Johannsen-Crittenden, DVM
Neil Bodie, DVM
Sheeba Thomas, DVM
Lisa Nguyen,DVM
5406 Rosemead Blvd.
San Gabriel 91775
626-287-1173
VIDEO & DIGITAL IMAGING
Myra D. Lopez
Business Consultant
1012 W. Beverly Blvd. Ste. 876
Montebello 90640
323-869-8867
Rex Dondlinger & Assoc.
626-287-0903
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Franklin J. Ruedel, EA, Corp.
Franklin J. Ruedel
Voice 626-286-9662
Fax 626-285-2107
[email protected]
WATER DAMAGE REPAIR
Servpro of San Gabriel
Annita Tran
4961 Santa Anita Ave., Suite D
626-478-0286
626-478-0017 – Fax
[email protected]
Steven S. Tyre, CPA
Tony J. Tyre, Attorney at Law
626-285-7033
626-309-9753 fax
WEDDING
Chapel of Roses
TERMITE CONTROL
So Cal Termite Solutions
Glenn Dugger
State License PR5524
626-221-2391
[email protected]
Unless otherwise indicated, all business directory
addresses are for: Temple City, CA 91780
John and Pearl Northcott
61 N. Hill Ave.
Pasadena 91106
626-793-0248
[email protected]
GP Wedding & Photo Studio
Herbert Chan
9636 Las Tunas Dr.
626-284-8961
[email protected]
El Monte 91731
626-652-6901
1001 South San Gabriel Blvd.
Binh Lam
626-292-1301
626-292-1314 – Fax
951-587-1787
[email protected]
RESTAURANTS
Applebee’s Restaurant
SECURITY GUARD SERVICE
City Security Company, Inc.
Thanks to these members for distributing
Temple City Life in the community
ROOFING
B & G Roofing
Junior Guy
4930 Arden Drive
626-679-1284
TRS Roofing
The Roofing Specialist
Louie Rios and Amanda Sanchez
5812 Temple City Blvd., Ste. 304
626-444-7555
626-810-0102
[email protected]
S
SECURITY SERVICES
San Marino Security
Phil Raacke
2405 Huntington Dr.
San Marino 91108
626-285-7778
TO HAVE YOUR BUSINESS LISTED, PHONE 626-286-3101
626-789-6453
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[email protected]
An Important Message from
The Gas Company
Scenes from the 70th Annual Camellia Festival
Temple City Life
©2014 • Published by the Temple City Chamber of Commerce • 9050 Las Tunas Drive • Temple City, CA 91780
Feb. 21-23
– Oh, the Books I Can Read –
Festival Royalty
King Austin Bateman
Queen Ella Clinton
The 70th Annual Temple
City Camellia Festival crowned
Austin Bateman as King and
Ella Clinton as Queen at a special Coronation Ceremony on
Friday, Jan. 31.
The Ceremony took place in
the Community Center at Live
Oak Park where General
Chairperson Dawn Tarin made
the announcement.
Passing on their crowns and
capes at the Coronation Ceremony were last year’s Camellia Festival King Christopher
Koyamatsu and Queen
Gabriella Pedraza.
The Royal Court and Banner Carriers, all first graders,
were chosen from contestants
who participated in our annual
Play Day.
The Royal Court reigned
over the 2014 Camellia Festi-
val that took place the weekend of February 21-23, and
greeted watchers along Las Tunas Drive at the parade Saturday morning.
The Royal Court rode on a
special float built just for them
by the Temple City High
School Associated Student
Body.
The Royal Court includes:
King Austin Bateman, Queen
Ella Clinton, Princess Emily
Shivley, Princess Isabella
Realzola, Prince Grant Brown
and Prince Jaden Joe.
The Banner Carriers, who
carry their Majesties Royal
Banner in the parade were
Megha Arun, Nichole Shih,
Jeremy Kim and Judah Douglas.
At the Coronation, Theme
Winner Aiden Garner, a First
Festival Theme winner Aiden Garner.
Congresswoman Judy Chu joined dignitaries congratulating King Austin Bateman and Queen Ella Clinton and
their Royal Court at the packed Camellia Festival Luncheon. The Royal Court, from left, are Jeremy Jeehyo Kim,
Megha Shyama Arun, Prince Jayden Joe, Princess Isabella Realzola, King Austin Bateman, Queen Ella Rose
Clinton, Prince Grant Morrison Brown, Princess Emily Shivley, Judah Azariah Douglas, and Nicole Shih.
Grader at Emperor Elementary, was assisted by the Banner Carriers in announcing
this year’s festival theme: Oh,
The Books I Can Read!
Ms. Tarin announced the
Grand Marshal as LeUyen
Pham, a graduate of Temple
City High School. Ms. Pham
has authored and illustrated
more than 60 books and garnered many awards. Her illustrations for books include
God’s Dream, written by Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the
New York Times Bestselling
series Freckleface Strawberry,
written by Julianne Moore. Ms.
Pham prepared a short video
for the event showcasing her
artistic talent.
CONTINUED ON PAGE 2B
Photos by Peter Choi
An American Flag honor guard of local members of the Boy Scouts of America led off the 70th Annual
Camellia Festival Parade, Saturday, Feb. 22.
Miss Temple City and her Honor Court hosted the Camellia Royal Court
in the Chamber of Commerce Boardroom. Honor Court members in the
back, from left, are Betty Wang and Anna Ger and Miss Temple City 2013
Emily Cheng.
The Royal Court in the parade was introduced by Banner Carriers
from left Megha Shyama Arun, Jeremy Jeehyo Kim, Judah Azariah
Douglas and Nicole Shih.
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Scenes from the 70th Annual Camellia Festival Parade, Feb. 22
General Chairperson Dawn Tarin accompanied by Joe Walker.
Honorary Parade Grand Marshals were Matt and Janet Smith, who were honored
for their involvement and community service in various educational endeavors in
the Temple City community for more than 30 years.
Mayor Cynthia Sternquist and husband Greg greet the crowd on a sunny morning.
Red convertibles were quite the fashion.
Grand Marshal LeUyen Pham was the celebrated illustrator and author who is also a
graduate of Temple City High School. She was accompanied on the parade route by
Chamber President Peter Choi.
TCHS Band and Pageantry Corps.
70th Annual Temple City Camellia Festival
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1B
The Honorary Grand Marshals
were Matt and Janet Smith, who have
been involved in various endeavors in
the Temple City community for more
than 30 years. Notably, in December,
Matt concluded his 15 years of service
as a Board Member with the Temple
City Unified School District and Janet
has served as PTA Board Member and
President for several schools, several
times.
Kristi Ferntheil coordinated the entertainment for the evening with The
Temple City High School Small Dance
Team tapping to “Strut Miss Lizzie,” the
Oak Avenue Trio performing a Salute to
Our Military and Temple City High
School students Morgan Howlett and
Mackenzie Byers singing “Me” from the
upcoming Temple City Musical “Beauty
and the Beast.”
Guests for the evening included parents, family and friends of the Royal
Court and Banner Carriers, past royalty
members, city, school and chamber of
commerce officials, community leaders
and Camellia Festival committee members.
2013 Festival General Chairman Kim Sickles and members of 2013 Royal Court rode
a fire engine in this year’s parade.
Clark Macy once again
announced the Parade’s
floats and marching bands
with professional flair and
personal charm.
Photos by
Peter Choi
[email protected]
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Scenes from the 70th Annual Camellia Festival Midway
PHOTO BY VINCENT YI
Sunset promised an evening of fun for children of all ages.
PHOTO BY VINCENT YI
Las Tunas Drive was barricaded at Kauffman to allow for more rides and excitement.
The big ferris wheel created a picturesque skyline for riders and those on the ground.
For a weekend
Temple City becomes
Coney Island
Three generations of Temple Citians celebrate
70th Anniversary Camellia Parade
A neck injury could not prevent proud grandparents Sherrie and Rodger Shlam
from attending the 70th Anniversary Camellia Parade as young Brooklynn
Shlam, riding with her friend Mia Gutierrez , continued a family tradition of
participation in the City’s signature event. Ms. Shlam participated in the parade
as a child and beamed as Brooklynn experienced the march down Las Tunas
Drive. Photo by Peter Choi.
It really was a lively affair
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Congratulations to the Float Participants
in the 70th Annual Camellia Festival Parade
Theme: Seussical Celebration, Longden Student Council
Sweepstakes Winner: Adventure is Out There, St Lukes 8th Grade Class
Best Use of Camellias: One World, Infinite Stories, La Rosa Rascals/ Cloverly Cubs
Walter Temple Award: One For The History Books, Temple City American
Little League
Mayor’s Award: Cub Scout Handbook, Cub Scout Pack 156
Josette Temple Award: Classic Children Books, STARS Club/ Teen Zone
Animation: The Story of Our Fight, TCHS American Cancer Society Youth Club
Thanks to the TCHS ASB for building the Royal Court’s float.
[email protected]
SPECIAL
Lunar New Year Celebration – Feb. 1
Scenes from the
Lunar New Year
Street Festival, Feb. 1
It was a winner!
Photos by Donna & Peter Choi
Peter Choi and Chester Chong, Presidents of the Temple City
and Chinese Chambers of Commerce.
Bang a gong? After some rehearsal, City Councilmember Vincent Yu shows how to do it right.
Southern California Gas educated the community about the new Advanced Meters.
For more information, see ad on Page 16A.
Present for ceremonial blessings were Mayor Cynthia Sternquist, Mayor Pro Tem Carl
Blum, City Councilmembers Fernando Vizcarra and Vincent Yu.
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SPECIAL
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This drum team was just one of the many performing
acts on the entertainment stage.
Re/Max Realtor Jackson Wong takes a break to pose by
his busy booth
President Peter Choi, State Sen. Dr. Ed Hernandez and
a trio of Miss Taiwans.
PHOTO BY DUSTIN PEARSON
Rep. Judy Chu, Sing Tao Daily Publisher, Board Chair Rita Padilla, President Peter
Choi and Vice Chair Legislative Ed Chen.
Scenes from the
Lunar New Year
Street Festival, Feb. 1
Where East meets West
and both
thrive with commerce
Rides for the young-uns.
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SPECIAL
You don’t have to be a Panda bear to enjoy these bamboo plants.
The busy City staff took a break at local favorite Boba Express.
A couple check out a BMW, one of many vehicles on display.
Shopping?
You bet —
Denizens of
the lily pads.
Wells Fargo welcomed visitors.
Cynthia Vance and Chamber Board Chair Rita Padilla welcomed visitors
to the Relay for Life booth.
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8B
SCHOOL
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News About Our Young People
Public asked to support
new band uniforms for
Pride of Temple City
By Helen Marston
When the familiar voices of Bob Eubanks and
Stephanie Edwards announce the stunning floats and
musical bands next year, get ready to hear “Temple City”
because the Pride of Temple City, the TCHS Marching
Band and Pageantry Corps will be one of 24 bands to
march in the 2015 Rose Parade.
While travel costs will be low
for the band members and support staff due to the close proximity of our City and Pasadena,
the band is seeking donations
to wear uniforms ready for a
worldwide audience and other
costs associated with performing.
As one of the many moms who have labored to fit
the current 12-year-old uniforms to students each summer for the past few years, I know firsthand the terrible
condition they are in (most are literally held together
with safety pins). It had become necessary to bring extra uniforms to events because the material has gotten
so thin that they rip while a student is performing, but
now there are no more extra uniforms. New modest
uniforms run $300 each, so the cost for 265 band and
pageantry members is a whopping $79,500.
The problem is compounded by the fact that the
band needs more than just uniforms. They need to repair and purchase new parts for instruments loaned out
to hundreds of students who did not have their own. In
some cases, a few new instruments need to be purchased
too. Other costs include bus transportation to practice
locations as well as the big day itself and, of course, food
and hydration for the students during practice and the
5.5 mile parade march in hot uniforms and carrying
instruments.
Letter
from a
band
parent
The Pride of Temple City, the Temple City High School Marching Band and Pageantry Corps, serves the community in
many ways, including marching in the Camellia Festival Parade on Feb. 22, the annual Christmas Parade, and many
other public performances as well as being ambassadors for the city in parades and public concerts in the city and
throughout the San Gabriel Valley.
My husband and I have donated $5,000 and are budgeting another $5,000 donation. I am also donating 10%
of net commissions earned from my real estate business. Learn more about how you can donate or help
out at www.TCHSMusic.com. The band’s site is under construction and will be updated frequently, so you can
also contact me directly at [email protected]
or phone 626 353-9665.
It is a great honor and privilege for the band to march
on a global stage and represent our great city. Help us
give them everything they need to do Temple City
proud.
Helen Chen Marston is vice president of the Emperor
PTA and band booster of Temple City High School. When
she is not raising funds for the band, Ms. Chen Marston
serves as director of West San Gabriel Valley Association
of Realtors and was recently accepted as the director of
the California Association of Realtors and as the vice chair
of Legislative Committee in WSGVAR. She serves as their
liaison to the City of Temple City.
Tickets on sale for TCHS’s Beauty and the Beast
Temple City High School’s
department of the performing
arts will present its annual
Broadway musical, a new production of Disney’s Beauty and
the Beast, March14-16, fully
staged at the historic San
Gabriel Mission Playhouse, 320
South Mission Drive, San
Gabriel.
Beauty and the Beast premiered on Broadway in 1994
and ran for 5,461 performances. The story of an enchantress turning a prince into
a beast who can only be returned to his princely state by
learning to love and be loved,
has been with us since the eighteenth century. Beauty and the
Beast features wonderful songs
such as If I Can’t Love Her,
Belle, Beauty and the Beast, the
show-stopping Be Our Guest,
and much more.
Performances are at 7:30
TCHS chefs, Kyle Ng, Layla Naono, and Jason Tran prepare their
delicious dessert for judging.
TCHS students prepare tasty treats in
sixth annual Iron Chef final exam
Cast members marched in the Camellia Festival, Feb. 22,with a float
promoting the play.
p.m., Friday and Saturday,
March 14-15 and at 2 p.m.,
Sunday March 16.
Tickets are $20 and $18 for
reserved seating and $15 for un-
Art Lessons
Sketch/drawings, Water Colors
Chinese Brush, Acrylic & Oil
with Award Winning Instructor
And More ..............
Fine Art Gallery
Originals, Digital Reproductions, Art Supplies
Framing & Much More, Great Gift Items
Graphic Design Lessons
Photoshop, Illustrator, 3D, Flash, AE
9908 Las Tunas Dr. #A
(626)
642-5783 / 488-4111
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reserved seating and can be obtained online at www.tcusd.net
or in person at the TCHS Activities Office, room 311 at
TCHS. Visit the Web site or
phone 626-548-5160 for more
information.
Tickets will also be available
at the playhouse box office one
hour before each performance.
Tickets are on sale now – good
seats are available.
For production information,
pictures or interviews, please
phone Matt Byers, producer
and director, at 626-548-5053.
Stay in touch
with the Chamber
[email protected]
Temple City High School staged its sixth annual Iron Chef Culinary Cook-off on Jan. 30. Nearly 100 students in Kim Allen’s Small
Business Management with Food ROP classes planned, prepared, and
served culinary creations for their final exam. Each of the 18 groups
had a little more than a week to select and prepare recipes that they
could execute well enough to win. Some groups found “copy cat” recipes that were restaurant imitations; others used family recipes that
had to be written down for the first time. Students have a 1.5-hour
time limit to prepare three dishes for four judges. The judges are TCHS
principals, teachers, former students and community members. Guest
judges sampled delicious appetizers, salads, entrées, desserts, and beverages and rated the culinary fare on creativity, taste, presentation and
clean up.
Cloverly students battle in National Geographic Bee
Isabel Li, a sixth grader, won first place in Cloverly Elementary School’s
National Geographic Bee, Tuesday, Jan. 14. She was among 12 Cloverly
students who competed in this year’s National Geographic Bee. After
seven grueling rounds, the top three contestants emerged ready to battle
it out for first place. The exciting tie-breaking rounds were bombarded
with many difficult questions. Fifth grade student Jeffrey Van won second place and fourth grade student Eric Khaw won third place. The winners were recognized at January’s Spirit Rally and all contestants were
invited to an “In and Out” cheeseburger luncheon with the school’s principal, Stephen Martin Edo. The National Geographic bee was organized,
emceed and hosted by teacher Denise Galvan.

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