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Temple City Life©2016 • Published by the Temple City Chamber of Commerce • 9050 Las Tunas Drive • Temple City, CA 91780
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Who will be crowned Camellia Festival King & Queen? See Page 8February 2016
Hometown Pride
It’s February and that means the city’s annualcelebration of itself, its excellent young people andyouth organizations will unfold with appropriatefanfare, ceremony and lots of fun.
Hometown Pride is the theme for the 72ndTemple City Camellia Festival, Feb. 26-28. The pa-rade is scheduled for 10 a.m., Feb. 27, with formerNASA Astronaut Steve Lindsey as Grand Marshaland former Festival Director and current CityCouncilmember Nanette Fish as Honorary GrandMarshal.
February has all the big events for72nd Camellia Festival, Feb. 26-28
Astronaut Hall of Fame member Steve Lindsey isa Temple City High School alumnus.
Grand Marshal,NASA AstronautSteve Lindsey
To start the festival month, Festival GeneralChairmen Jon and Melissa Rains cordially invitethe public to attend the Royalty Coronation at 7p.m., Feb. 5, at the Temple City Live Oak ParkCommunity Center.
The Coronation program will include perfor-mances by local talent and reception. The publicis invited to this memorable evening.
This year Guadagno & Sons will be providingrides and games. Pre-sale tickets are availableonline at thefuncarnival.com until Feb. 25, and willbe available for purchase at City Hall and Live OakPark.
Entertainment will take place every day, pro-vided by many local groups and organizations,with evening concerts in the Performing Arts Pa-vilion:Friday: Hometown band, Totally Hip Replace-
ments.Saturday: Eagles Tribute Band, The Long Run.Sunday: Swing, ballads ’n bop with Centre Street
Jazz.The Saturday evening gathering of the Temple
City High School mini reunion has become a newCamellia Festival tradition, looked forward toweeks in advance. Show up and see who else is feel-ing nostalgic.
Back by popular demand will be a host of foodtrucks parked along Golden West Boulevard start-ing off the Carnival with a flavor bonanza.
Information regarding Camellia Festival eventsand opportunities can be found at the City of TempleCity Web site, the Camellia Festival Web sitewww.CamelliaFestival.org or by phoning the FestivalOffice at 626-285-2171, ext. 4030 or by email to Fes-tival Director Dawn Tarin at [email protected].
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Patricia Hanft in 1988 asCamellia Festival General Chair.
Rememberingformer CamelliaFestival ChairPatricia Hanft
Long time Temple City resi-dent, artist and community vol-unteer, Patricia Hanft passedaway Dec.20, 2015 in the nearbycommunity of Bradbury.
Even though she was a “stay-at-home” mom, Mrs. Hanftfound a way to involve art in herlife.
Whether it was volunteeringas a teacher’s aide to art teacherMarie Roe, organizing theTemple Unified School Districtstudent art show, co-designingthe Welcome to Temple Citysigns at either end of Las TunasDrive with husband George, orrevamping the Camellia Festi-val Student Art Show into a gal-lery type display where the top
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Temple City is one of the safest cities in California,according to a new 2016 study by home security andfinancial Web site CreditDonkey.
The 50 cities cited as the safest in California featureindividual crime rates that are below the norm for thestate as a whole.
How did the number crunchers at CreditDonkeydetermine the safest cities? They scored each city basedon violent and property crime data from the 2014 FBICrime Report to come up with a composite score thatfactors in population size, murders, rapes, robberies,aggravated assaults, burglaries, larcenies, motor vehiclethefts and arsons.
The study excluded cities with a population of lessthan 1,000 as smaller communities tend to have lesscrime.
For new residents planning a move to California, thelist is a helpful guide for finding a California city whereyou can sleep easy.
To come up with the 50 safest cities, the study fo-cused on four specific factors:
• Number of violent crimes per 1,000 residents• Number of robberies per 1,000 residents*• Number of property crimes per 1,000 residents
Temple City named oneof Top 50 Safest Citiesin California for 2016
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Council to review Las Tunas redesign Feb. 11 Meeting will conclude three years of discussion and project review
The Temple City City Council will hold a specialmeeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11 to determine howto proceed with a proposed redesign of Las TunasDrive.
The meeting will take place at Live Oak Park Com-munity Center, 10144 Bogue St. Mandarin transla-tion will be available.
When the City Council issues a decision on a re-design and its execution, that will conclude more thanthree years of discussions and project review overrenovating Las Tunas Drive to help with upgradingan aging infrastructure, improving pedestrian safety,encouraging multi-modality and creating a destina-
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The heart of Temple City’s traffic flow, moving east on Las Tunas Drive at Temple City Boulevard. PHOTO BY PETER CHOI
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• Number of burglaries per 1,000residents*
Temple City ranks 43 on the listbased on the following statistics:
• Violent crime per 1,000: 1.2• Robbery per 1,000: 0.3• Property crime 1,000: 11.8• Burglary per 1,000: 4.0“Temple City places a heavy em-
phasis on community and there areplenty of opportunities for newresidents and natives to stay active,”according to the study. “There areafter-school programs and wintercamps for kids and teens whileadults can go on one-day outings tosee the sights nearby. There werefewer than a dozen robberies in2014. The sense of security residentsfeel only adds to the quality of lifehere.”
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Temple Cityone of top 50safest cities
The Feb. 23 State of the City Addresswill provide an opportunity for citizensto hear from Temple City Mayor TomChavez.
At this annual event, the mayor willshare his thoughts on a number of top-ics, including potential enhancements toLas Tunas Drive, regional partnershipsand a major parks project.
“The annual State of the City Addressis an opportunity for City Hall to let resi-dents and business leaders know whatwe’re doing to maintain quality of lifeand build Temple City into the strongregional partner that we know a pros-perous future requires,” Chavez said.“This is an excellent opportunity for usto evaluate where we’ve been and get the
City News Mayor Tom Chavez to presentState of the City Address, Feb. 23
community involved in where we’re go-ing.”
This will be the second time MayorChavez has delivered the State of the City,having first done so in 2012.
Hosting the event will be First Bap-tist Church, 6019 Baldwin Ave., TempleCity, 91780. Mayor Chavez will beginspeaking at 6:30 p.m. Parking is availablein the church parking lots off RowlandAvenue.
A pre-address reception will begin at5:30 p.m. and the public is invited to at-tend. Seating is provided on a first-come,first-serve basis. Those requiring specialassistance can phone Jittaune Brookshireat 626-285-2171 or [email protected].
tion-oriented downtown.“We’re in a position to look at what
we can do, while still encouraging our
revitalization goals,” Mayor TomChavez said.
The Council began discussingstreetscape designs in 2012, hearing an
initial proposal that called for re-ducing the number of travel lanes,to one in each direction betweenCloverly and Golden West av-enues, with back-in angled park-ing.
After residents and local busi-nesses gave their feedback, citystaff presented to the Council lastJune a revised concept with twowestbound lanes and one east-bound lane in the downtown core(Golden West to Cloverly av-enues), as well as traditional par-allel parking.
Following another round ofcitizen input, staff offered up athird concept in December, retain-ing the existing lane configurationwith more emphasis on beautifi-cation. Also at that time, theCouncil directed staff to explorethe design concept from 2012 butwith parallel parking.
More information can be ob-tained by sending an email [email protected] or phoning626-285-2171.
Council to address Las Tunas on Feb. 11CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1
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Reserve space for Feb. 6 freeseminar on saving for college
Only 10 spaces remain for afree seminar by Chambermember Joe Chia who will dis-cuss college savings plans, at 2p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6 at theTemple City Chamber of Com-merce, 9050 Las Tunas Dr,Temple City, CA
Three major risks can deterparents from saving for theirchildren’s college: taxes, infla-tion, and market risk. Mr. Chiawill discuss each in detail. Hereare questions that will be an-swered at the seminar.
1. What are some of the risksthat can prevent parents fromsaving enough for theirchildren’s college? How much isenough?
2. Are there guarantees thatcash will grow and won’t be sus-ceptible to market downturn?
3. Do kids qualify for studentloans? How do FAFSA decide ifkids are qualified for studentloans?
4. If funded properly, cancollege tuition can be paid forfree?
New York Life and TempleCity are working together toprovide a professional environ-ment so parents can make a safeand well educated college sav-ing plan for your family. Only10 spaces available so pleaseRSVP ASAP.
To reserve a limited space orfor more information, phone theChamber at 626-286-3101.
New York Life agent Joe Chia willdiscuss college savings plans, at2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6 at theTemple City Chamber ofCommerce. Reserve a space byphoning 626-286-3101.
www.templecitychamber.com
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Chamber NewsTh ese companies have joined with the Chamber to give back
to the local community. Th eir support greatly assists our engagement
with both the business community and the many community groups
and service organizations in our city.
Thank You Thank You
COMMUNITY LEADER PROGRAM
Temple City Life is a monthly publication produced by theTemple City Chamber of Commerce and distributed to homesand businesses in Temple City and vicinity. Articles submittedand printed in the Temple City Life do not necessarily reflectthe opinion of the Temple City Chamber of Commerce or itsBoard of Directors. Information is published to inform thepublic and stimulate discussion.
Officers and Board of Directors2015 – 2016
EXECUTIVE BOARDPeter Choi ................................................................ President/CEO
Ed Chen ................................................. Chairman of the BoardAthens Services
Judy Huie Mena ......................................................... Vice ChairPlanet Preschool
Margaret Healy ...................................... Chief Financial OfficerQuality Bookkeeping
Nevin Kamath.............................................................. SecretaryC.I.A.M.
BOARD MEMBERSBrian Barreto ...................................................... Board MemberKelly Blake .......................................................... Board MemberGabriel Lynn ....................................................... Board MemberRita Padilla .......................................................... Board MemberFranklin Ruedel .................................................. Board MemberJim Walden.......................................................... Board Member
EX-OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERCouncilmember Nanette Fish ............... Liaison for City of TC
For Pete’s Sake –
Temple City LifeA 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
Phuong Mac Grinstead ..................... Assistant to the Editor
Philip Pettus ................ Managing Editor, Graphics, Design
Sheryl Rubin .......................................................Copy Editor
Assistant Editor/Student Affairs .................. Stephanie Shih
Chamber CalendarFeb. 6 – Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting, 10 a.m., Ahipoki
Bowl Restaurant, 5813 Rosemead Blvd., Temple City.
Feb. 6 – Free Seminar: Saving For College, 2-3 p.m., ChamberBoardroom, 9050 Las Tunas Drive, Temple City, (limitedspace).
Feb. 8 – Chamber Board Meeting, 12 noon - 1 p.m., ChamberBoardroom.
Feb. 8 – Lunar New Year Networking Mixer, 6:30-8 p.m.,hosted by Supreme Investment Corporation, 4509 TempleCity Blvd., Temple City.
Feb. 15 – President’s Day, Chamber Office closed.
Feb. 16 – Free Tax Information Seminar, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.,Chamber Boardroom, 9050 Las Tunas Drive, Temple City.
Feb. 20 – Deadline for submissions to Temple City Life.
Feb. 20-21 – Free Electronic Waste Recycling Event, 9 a.m. to4 p.m., Super A Foods parking lot, 5595 Rosemead Blvd.,Temple City.
Enrolled Agents Frank Ruedel and Luz Orozco with Calif. State Sen. Dr. Ed Hernandez (LEFT).
Free tax seminar offered Feb. 16 at ChamberTax experts Franklin Ruedel and Luz Orozco will offer tax advice from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Feb. 16, in theTemple City Chamber of Commerce boardroom, 9050 Las Tunas Drive. Free parking will be available. Thefree seminar is presented in conjunction with the CA Society of Enrolled Agents (CSEA) Tax Help Day2016. Ms. Orozco and Mr. Ruedel are members of the CSEA San Gabriel Valley Chapter. They will helpwith simple questions, but will not be handling full tax returns during the seminar.
A recent up-tick in property theft due toburglaries at local businesses has led to a re-quest from local law enforcement for businessowners to be more aware of visual enticementsthat may make their business or restaurantmore attractive to burglars.
The recent burglaries generally have in-volved criminals smashing and enteringthrough the business’s front window and ei-ther stealing electronics or in one case literallysmashing the cash register on the ground toremove the cash. The local Sheriff ’s departmenturges restaurant and business owners to bothbe aware and take preventive measures. Sug-gestions include:
1. Installation of a burglar alarm.2. Installation of lighting to illuminate their
front of store.3. Do not display valuable items or have elec-
tronics visible through the front window.4. Do not leave cash in the register overnight.If criminals take the risk but find nothing
of value, it is the hope of local law enforcementthat they will give up on committing propertytheft in our city. Be safe, not sorry. And pleasealert your neighbors.
While we are on the subject of protectingyour hard-earned money, tax season is uponus and I’m delighted to highlight the manyChamber members who can assist with yourtax returns.
First, for those who have simple questions,please attend our upcoming free Tax AssistanceHelp Day from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16in the Chamber Boardroom. Enrolled Agents
Franklin Ruedel and Luz Orozco will be in theChamber Boardroom to help with any ques-tions you may have. (Note: They will help withsimple questions, but will not be handling full taxreturns during the event.)
Second, you are encouraged to check out ourBusiness Directory at the back of this (and ev-ery) issue to find tax preparation assistance.Look under TAX PREPARATION, ACCOUNTING &BOOKKEEPING or CPA & TAX PREPARERS.
For related needs, check out ATTORNEYS orMyra D. Lopez under BUSINESS CONSULTING.
Tax season is also a great time to re-thinkyour investments, especially if you get a nicerefund from Uncle Sam. Get advice from ex-perts - look under INSURANCE, FINANCIAL ADVISER,FINANCIAL PLANNING OR INVESTMENT & SERVICES.
It is certainly never too early to start plan-ning and saving for your kid’s college fund.Please join Financial Adviser Joe Chia of NewYork Life Insurance for his free seminar for par-ents on HOW TO SET UP A COLLEGE SAVING PLAN
for your kids. The informational meeting willtake place from 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6. Spaceis limited, so please phone the Chamber officeat 626-286-3101 to reserve a space. See newsstory on Page 3.
We take a lot of calls here in the Chamberoffice, requests for referrals and questions aboutall manner of issues. As we continue into 2016,my assistant Phuong and I look forward to help-ing you connect with the Chamber memberwho can address those concerns and fulfill yourneeds.
– Peter Choi, President/CEO
Be proactive in preventing burglaries, thefts;Chamber members can help with taxes, etc.
See you at the Camellia Festival & Parade
Feb. 26-28 • Parade Feb. 27Camellia Festival Web site www.CamelliaFestival.org
[email protected] www.templecitychamber.com 5FEBRUARY • 2016 • TEMPLE CITY LIFE
9216 Las Tunas DriveTemple City CA 91780
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www.templecitychamber.comFirst American TitleNationwide strength, localexpertise, and friendly service
As Vice President Strategic Relationships for FirstAmerican Title, Angie Tang brings a depth of experienceand range of skills rarely found in the real estateindustry.
Fluent in three languages (English, Spanish, Chinese)and a multiple award winner within her profession, this
San Gabriel Valleynative began workingin the real estateindustry when she wasonly 16 years old.
After graduatingfrom USC inMarketing and SalesManagement, Ms.Tang worked on boththe escrow and thereal estate sides of thebusiness beforemoving over to thetitle business morethan 10 years ago.
She quickly workedher way up from salesrepresentative to salesmanagement to hercurrent position as
Vice President Strategic Relationships for the SanGabriel Valley Territory.
Her extensive and multifaceted experience gives Ms.Tang a thorough understanding of her customer’s needs,while her enthusiasm, clarity and laser-sharp focusprovide the highest standards of customer service.
Ms. Tang’s work has brought her some of the highestaccolades within her industry, including Top 5%Nationwide Award for residential sales in the countryand the national President’s Club Bronze Award.
Let her dedicated, hands-on style provide you with“The Assurance You Need in Title Insurance.”
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New Member Spotlights
Angie Tang, vice presidentof Strategic Relationshipsfor First American Title.
Home Warranty of Americafocuses on excellent service
A real estate industry expert for more than 18 years,the past nine with Home Warranty of America (HWA),Yunita Wu’s real estate experience includes working forone of the top real estate agents and company, titlecompany, and home warranty company.
Fluent in English, ChineseMandarin and Indonesian, Ms. Wuinvites folks from all areas of realestate, especially realtors andhomeowners, to contact her forhelpful information on how HWAcan handle your warranty needs.
“My professional goals are toprovide excellent customer service,understand my customers/realtorsneeds and provide solutions to bestsuit their needs,” said Ms. Wu. “
HWA provide 13 months home warranty (onemonth free) to the clients and homeowner and has thebest in service and coverage.
A devoted mom and wife, when Ms. Wu is notworking, she is spending time with her husband andtwo kids. They enjoy traveling, eating, new experiences,and outdoor activities.
Phone Yunita Wu at 213-880-4085 or [email protected].
Yunita Wu, ofHome Warrantyof America.
6 TEMPLE CITY LIFE • FEBRUARY • 2016 [email protected]
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New Member Spotlights
Palladium Technical Academy offers affordable tuition, job assistancePalladium Technical Academy’s ob-
jectives are to educate and train studentsfrom diverse backgrounds in the essen-tial skills and knowledge required by
companies in the medical field and com-puter field.
According to the U.S. Bureau of La-bor Statistics, medical assistants held
about 591,300 jobs in 2014. Most of theseassistants work in physicians’ offices,hospitals, outpatient clinics, and otherhealthcare facilities.
Employment of medicalassistants is projected togrow 23 percent from 2014to 2024, much faster thanthe average for all occupa-tions.
The growth of the agingbaby-boom population willcontinue to increase de-mand for preventive medi-cal services. As their prac-tices expand, physicians willhire more assistants to per-form routine administrative and clini-cal duties, allowing the physicians to seemore patients.
Palladium Technical Academy be-lieves that each student deserves a qual-ity education. An educational institutionand its curriculum needs to relay the ac-tual and practical knowledge and skillsneeded in the real world.
Palladium Technical Academy be-lieves in co-intentional education where
a student and the in-stitution define thecriteria of the educa-tion together in a col-laborative manner.
The Medical Assistant program of-fered at Palladium Technical Academywill assist students in becoming ahealthcare professional in as little as
eight months.Students can learn
front and back officeskills.
Palladium Techni-cal Academy offerssmall classes, lecturesand hands-on train-ing. Personalized at-tention is given tostudents to make surethey become success-ful in the careers they
have chosen to pursue.Palladium Technical Academy has
been in business for 15 years with muchsuccess. Graduates of Palladium Techni-cal Academy are given job placement as-sistance for life.
Palladium Technical Academy offerscourses in Medical Assistant, MedicalBilling Specialist, Electronic MedicalRecords Specialist and Computer Net-working. Phlebotomy training will soonbe offered.
Palladium Technical Academy offersaffordable tuition. In celebration of our15 years of success, tuition has been low-ered tuition for a limited time.
Palladium Technical Academy, 10229 Lower Azusa Rd.,Temple City 91780, 626-444-0880, www.pallacademy.comFor more information phone Maria Madrid at 626-444-0880.Classroom
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Tony Wu, founder of Su-preme Investment Corporation,has a staff composed of talentedand professional associateswhoare independent and knowl-edgeable within their field of ex-pertise.
Supreme Investment valuesthe fiduciary relationship withclients. Each associate is ex-pected to counsel and adviseeach client as to all aspects inpurchasing or selling a property,whether it is a single family resi-dence or an investment prop-erty.
Tony Wu
Supreme Investment Corporation, 4509 Temple City Blvd., TempleCity 91780, 626-618-7100, is open M-F 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. and is closedSaturday and Sunday. The Web site is www.supremeinvestment.com
Supreme Investment Corp.Full service real estate brokerage is astate-recognized pre-licensing school
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[email protected] www.templecitychamber.com 7FEBRUARY • 2016 • TEMPLE CITY LIFE
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So 40 years is how long my parents were married until 40 yearsago on March 6 when my dad passed away.
And 40 years can seem like not nearly enough or 40 years canseem like forever.
Yesterday I celebrated a No. 40 myself. And yeah, I wish therewere candles involved. So I’m proud to sign-in Temple City DentalCare as a proud member of the mythical (in my own mind) freakin’40-Year Silver Circle.
I can vividly remember, when back in 1976, DocBob Ewing paid me a welcoming visit and evenhanded me over some of his patients, some of whomhe’d served for more than 40 years. And at the time,I thought 40 birthday candles looked a little like theGreat Chicago Fire of 1871.
And I was a little sad because Anniversary Daywas almost an afterthought; no hoopla, no parade,not even a little Taco Tuesday field trip.
But I wasn’t raised in a cave and I didn’t attendThe Donald School of Etiquette. And reflecting canbe harder than push-ups for guys like me.
This time, reflecting was easier than finding roadapples in Bakersfield ... because I could see the word“Thanks.”
I literally practice gratitude right out loud everyday. So if you see me going down Huntington at 6a.m. and it looks like I’m debating my imaginaryfriend ... it’s okay.
Some of it goes like this: “ ... I’m grateful for myeducation, being a dentist, having my own business,doing something I love and working with people Ilove. I’m grateful for the patients we serve; for beinghealthy and active and still thinking young. And I’mgrateful for my opportunities and my everyday chal-lenges ....”
No wonder two score and a day went by like aspeeding bullet.
Two Score and Yesterday
RELY ON RITARita Padilla is a Realtor specializing in Temple City
properties for Dilbeck Real Estate. She may be reached bye-mail at [email protected] or phone 626-462-2460.
According to the National Associa-tion of Realtors recent Annual Buyer andSeller Survey:
86% - An overwhelming majority ofrecent buyers financed their purchasesin 2015, despite above-normal activityfrom all-cash buyers that likely pushedthe percent share down.
First-timers, usually younger buyers,were more likely to finance.
6% was the median downpaymentfor first-time buyers.
14% was the median downpaymentfor repeat buyers.
Whether you’re a first-time buyer oran experienced buyer, C.A.R. (Califor-
nia Association of Realtors) providesvaluable information to understand thefinancing options and finddownpayment assistance programs
available to you.1: Visit downpayment.car.org2: In the search box enter a specific
property address or the area in whichyou are looking to buy
3: Click on “View Programs” to learnmore.
So don’t become discouraged if youhave not been successful in buying yourfirst home.
The California Association of Real-tors is here to help you.
California Association ofRealtors provides informationfor first-time home buyers
Within the commercial investment division, Supreme investment’s expertise hassold more than a billion dollars in real estate over the years. The various fields includeretail shopping centers, hotel/motel, apartments, industrial properties, office building,land acquisition, land entitlement, development, bank owned proper-ties, short sale properties.
Supreme Investment’s office in Temple City is located in what theyconsider to be the most rapidly growing economic and investmentpotential areas in Southern California.
They believe in honest and fair competition with other firms. Theyalso believe, “Before you call the rest, call the best at Supreme Invest-ment”.
Supreme Investment Corporation offers honesty, integrity, and as-sociates with a positive attitudes and great personalities.
Supreme Investment CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE
8 TEMPLE CITY LIFE • FEBRUARY • 2016 [email protected]
Hometown PrideMeet the members of the 72nd Camellia Festival Royal Court
Royal Court for 72ndCamellia Festival announced
The Temple City Camellia Festivalbegan its search for the 72nd Royal Courtin December. On Jan. 9 first grade boysand girls who reside in Temple City orreside in the boundaries of the TempleCity Unified School District participatedin the Royal Play Day Contest at Live OakPark. They checked in and received theircontestant number, played games, did acraft, had a snack, and finally had achance to speak into a microphone be-fore taking the group photo.How do the winners find out
General Chairmen Melissa and JonRains, joined by Miss Temple City AnitaVelazquez and her Honor Court, as wellas Camellia Festival Committee Mem-bers visited each of the 10 Royal Courtmembers to inform them.
Meet the mebers of the Temple City2016 Camellia Festival Royal Family
Zoe Grimaldi, princessZoe is 7-years-old and attends
Longden Elementary School. She has anolder sister, Carter, and an older brother,Daniel. Both Carter and Daniel were alsochosen to be members of the CamelliaFestival Royal Court when they were infirst grade.
The family has two dogs and threecats. Zoe’s favorite foods are meatballsand pizza. She enjoys dancing and sing-ing, playing soccer and softball, and is aGirl Scout. Zoe hopes to be a veterinar-ian when she grows up.
Mia Oberlander, princessMia is 7-years-old and attends Em-
peror Elementary School. She has anolder sister, Nicole, and a younger sister,Jordyn.
The family has a dog named Oddieand a cat named Sam. Mia’s favoritefoods are pizza and noodles. She likes todraw and play the guitar. Mia is inBrownie Troop 9391, AYSO soccer andtakes class at Our Savior Music Academy.When she grows up she wants to be ascientist and a mom.
Brooklynn Parayno, princessBrooklynn is 6-years-old and attends
La Rosa Elementary School. She has twoolder sisters, Brianna and Brittney.
Her favorite foods are sushi, pizza,and BBQ. Her hobbies include gymnas-tics, hip hop, ballet, karaoke and cheer.She is a member of Club Champion andTemple City Junior Pep. WhenBrooklynn grows up she wants to be ascientist and explore and discover newthings.
Emerson D. Perez, princeEmerson is 6-years-old and attends La
Rosa Elementary School. He has ayounger brother named Averey.
His favorite food is sushi crunch roll.Emerson likes to draw and run. His fa-vorite run is a “mud run” race. He par-ticipates in baseball. When Emersongrows up he would like to be a firefighter.
Tyler James Womack, princeTyler is 6-years-old and attends La
Rosa Elementary School. He has an oldersister Samantha who was a Princess inthe Camellia Festival Royal Court in2013.
The family has two dogs, Daisy andDodger, a bird called Lovey and a turtlenamed Tank. His favorite food is In-N-Out. Tyler enjoys playing AYSO soccer,Temple City National Little League, dirtbike riding and fishing. When he grows
up he wants to be a Dallas Cowboy foot-ball player.
Presley Lee Wong, princePresley is 7-years-old and attends
Longden Elementary School. He has ayounger sister, Penelope who is 1-1/2.
The family has two Beta fish namedThunder and Thunder Lightening and aparakeet named Chirpy. His favoritefoods are macaroni and cheese andchicken nuggets.
He enjoys listening to classical andpop music, watching and playing sports,building Legos, learning Spanish andMandarin, and drawing streets signs.
He participates in Temple City Na-tional Little League, Longden Basketball,Oasis Trilingual Community program,Theatre Experience of Southern Califor-nia, and Pasadena Trojans Football.When he grows up he wants to be a de-tective because he enjoys searching forclues.
Russell Muro, banner carrierRussell is 6-years-old and attends
Holy Angels in Arcadia. He has an oldersister Katie and two younger brothers,Grayson and Maverick.
The family has a beagle named Duke.Russell’s favorite foods are pepperonipizza, root beer floats and cheeseburgers.He enjoys playing with Legos, drawingand being outdoors. Russell is a CubScout, plays AYSO soccer, and baseball.When he grows up he wants to be afirefighter just like his Daddy.
Aaron Wong, banner carrierAaron is 6 years old and attends
Longden Elementary School. He has anolder brother named Evan.
The family has 2 dogs, Koko andMickey. Aaron’s favorite food is spaghettiand meatballs. He enjoys spending timewith his parents and brother. Aaron playsbasketball. When he grows up he wantsto be a teacher like his parents.
Maxine Ho, banner carrierMaxine is 6 years old and attends
Longden Elementary School. She has twoolder brothers, Justin and Brandon.
Her favorite foods are spaghetti, spammasubi, salami, cheese and ramen. Herfavorite things to do are to read chapterand fairy books, draw, hula hoop, andwrite in her journal. Maxine takes gym-nastics and wants to be a veterinarianand pet shop owner when she grows up.
Rylee Fuentes, banner carrierRylee is 7 years old and attends
Longden Elementary School. She hasfour older siblings, Brittany, Sierra, Pe-ter and Garrett.
The family has three dogs, Moose,Milo and Fergie, a bird named Houdini,and a turtle named Chica. Rylee’s favor-ite food is macaroni and cheese. She en-joys riding ATVs, swimming, playingdolls, and playing AYSO soccer. Whenshe grows up she wants to be a kinder-garten teacher.
What happens next?The General Chairmen, Melissa & Jon
Rains, get to know their Royal Courtduring an ice cream social with some ofour local dignitaries, including TempleCity Mayor Tom Chavez. The childrenwere asked to create a drawing about theCamellia Festival which will appear inthe Camellia Festival Parade Program,Feb. 27.
The next event will be the formal in-troduction of the 2016 Royal Court &crowning of the king and queen at 7 p.m.Feb 5, at Live Oak Park. The public is in-vited.
ALL PHOTOS COURTESY OF TEMPLECITYPHOTOS.COM AND JERRY JAMBAZIAN
From left are Prince Tyler James Womack, Prince Emerson D. Perez, BannerCarrier Aaron Wong, Banner Carrier Russell Muro and Prince Presley Lee Wong.
From left are Princess Brooklynn Parayno, Banner Carrier Maxine Ho, PrincessMia Oberlander, Banner Carrier Rylee Fuentes, and Princess Zoe Grimaldi.
Thanks to Camellia Festival General Chairmen Melissa and Jon Rains.
Temple City’s Festival Director Dawn Tarin, left, and former Festival DirectorNanette Fish, the Honorary Grand Marshal for 2016.
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Patricia and George Hanft, 1983, Honorary Grand Marshals of Camellia FestivalParade.
prize was a scholarship to Art Center’sart class for high school students.
Mrs. Hanft’s involvement with PTAincluded transforming herself intoPatrina the Pocket Clown, producing theSchool District/PTA calendar, and serv-ing two years as PTA president forTemple City High.
Her community involvement in-cluded serving as one the TC Chamberof Commerce Ambassadors, chartermember of the TC Historical Society,and General Chairman of the 1988 Ca-mellia Festival, Temple City’s own floralextravaganza, all of which resulted in herand George being being presented withthe La Rosa PTA Honorary ServiceAward and TC PTA Council ContinuingService Award and being named Hon-orary Grand Marshal for the TC Camel-lia Parade in 1983.
The first-born child of Miles andLouise Gebhart she spent her early child-hood in Albany, Calif., until the familymoved south to Alhambra in 1935.
She attended Park Elementary School,was a Camp Fire girl, graduated fromAlhambra High, and went on to Pasa-dena Junior College (PCC) majoring inart.
There she met a handsome war vetfrom Altadena, George Hanft. Aftergraduation from Art Center, Mr. Hanftheaded east to New York to start his ca-reer and Mrs. Hanft followed where theywere married in Bergenfield, New Jersey,April 19, 1952.
After five years they drove back toCalifornia, first settling in Alhambrawith their first child, Susan. They tookher to her first parade, the Temple CityCamellia Parade and parked on AgnesAvenue in front of a house that was forsale.
That house would become home tothe Hanfts for more than 50 years, grow-ing as the family did with the additionof daughter Amy and son Kurt.
With an empty nest, Mrs. Hanft
started to work on the next chapter ofher life: The Artist. Watercolor had beena favorite medium as an art major at PJCso she decided to brush up on her skillswith classes with Robert Uecker at PCC’sCommunity Skills Center.
She went on to study with RobertHallett and Chris Van Winkle at CitrusCollege as well as taking workshops withMilford Zornes, Henry Fukuhara, Rob-ert E. Wood, and Tom Fong.
Once Mr. Hanft retired, there were hisand her art studios in the house onAgnes, travels across country, and toEurope.
Together they found kindred spiritsand dear friends at The Mid Valley ArtsLeague where Mrs. Hanft served as presi-dent and encouraged others to grow asartists. Mrs. Hanft’s paintings won manyawards in various art shows includingbeing juried twice into Watercolor West’sannual show where her painting in 1999won a merchandiseaward and was pur-chased by the RiversideCounty Law Library.
She and Mr. Hanftexhibited in the annualSierra Madre Art Fair formore than 10 years andtheir paintings were of-ten showcased in thecommunity room atLive Oak Park. After Mr.Hanft passed away, shemoved to WestminsterGardens where she con-tinued to share her loveof watercolor paintingwith new friends.
She is survived bydaughters Susan (Doug)Huls, Amy (Richard)Wiltse, son Kurt, grand-children Patrick Huls,Harrison (Emi), Steph-anie and Kyle Wiltse,Alexander and BrielleHanft.
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Patricia andGeorge Hanft,
Chamber ofCommerce
Ambassadors.
Patricia Hanft passes away in December
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At least monthly, a new client walksinto my office and asks, “My friend toldme to transfer my house to my childrennow to make things easier. Should I?”
The answer is no for two major rea-sons:
1. Liability considerationsIf you transfer your house to your
children now, then your children legallyown the house, so they can sell the houseor ask you to move. In reality, most ofmy clients are not afraid of their chil-dren doing so, however, there are also li-ability concerns.
For instance, if your child is beingsued, since he or she owns “your” house,the house becomes an asset of your sonor daughter. As a result, you could lose“your” house to creditors or plaintiffswho are suing your children.
2. Tax considerations.If you transfer your house to your
child while you are still living, your chil-dren keep your cost-basis in the house.
For example, if you paid $100,000 foryour house and put $50,000 in major im-provements into the property, your cost-basis would be $150,000.
Now, let’s say the house is worth$750,000. If your child sells the house af-
ter you pass away, the potential capitalgain is $600,000 ($750,000 - $150,000 =$600,000).
However, if you keep your house inyour name or in your trust until you passaway, you children will get a “step-up”in basis. This means that the $150,000basis will change to current market value,or $750,000. Since the sales price is$750,000 and the cost-basis is $750,000,what is $750,000 - $750,000? Zero, sothere would be no capital gains tax.
The importance of a trustIf you have a trust drafted and move
your home into the trust, then yourhouse will pass to your children (or otherbeneficiaries) with the important step-up in tax basis.
Additionally, the house will pass toyour children without expensive probatecourt fees. In our example, the attorneyprobate fees written into the law for ahouse worth $750,000 would cost yourchildren $18,000 at a minimum.
In summary, the best way for mostpeople to transfer their home to theirchildren is to have a trust drafted, thenmove the house into the trust that willtransfer the house to their children afterdeath.
Should I transfer my houseto my children now?
Legal ReportBy Tony J. Tyre, Attorney at Law
The Tyre Agency5703 Temple City Blvd., Temple City.
For more information, phone 626-285-7033or email [email protected].
By Stephanie ShihOn Jan. 8, the Temple City
Youth Committee partneredwith the Community Emer-gency Response Team (CERT)for a training workshop at theCity Council Chambers toteach students how to provideefficient care and assistanceduring the first 72 hours fol-lowing a disaster.
The CERT program goal isto do the greatest good for thegreatest number of people inthe shortest time possible.
To conclude the three-daytraining, CERT staff memberssimulated an earthquake disas-ter, and students used theirnewly acquired skills andknowledge to rescue injuredpeople inside the City CouncilChamber.
Students CERTified to assist after disasters
Students learn how to apply a method called cribbing to rescue victimstrapped under heavy objects.
Around 40 students at-tended the workshops and arenow qualified CERT memberswho are able to assist others in
their community and work-place in the case of an emer-gency.
HealthCare Partners enriches Friends of TC Library
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HealthCare PartnersTemple City presentedFriends of Temple CityLibrary with a $1,000check, Jan. 12, as part ofthe “DaVita® Way ofGiving,” the company’slocally focused chari-table giving initiativethat helps nonprofit or-ganizations throughoutthe United States growand thrive. DaVitaHealthCare Partners is theleading independent medicalgroup in America and leadingprovider of kidney care ser-vices.
Friends of Temple City Li-brary is a 501(c)(3) nonprofitorganization that exists to sup-port and encourage use of the
Temple City Library. Its mem-bers are library patrons with apassion for reading, learning,
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An IRA contribution beforeApril 15 could reduce 2015tax liability
Dear Emmy, do you have any last minute tips to save money onmy 2015 taxes?
As 2016 has already begun, I’m afraid that we’re a bit beyond the“last minute.” The only recourse would be to back-date a financialtransaction to last year, and that would be illegal, except in onecase: making an IRA contribution.
Up until April 15 this year, you can contribute to a Traditional,SEP or SIMPLE IRA and reduce your adjusted gross income forlast year by an equal amount. The less taxable income you have,generally the smaller your debt to the IRS. Just be certain to desig-nate this for 2015 and not 2016.
Include this contribution on line 51 on Form 1040, or line 34Form 1040A. Then subtract the contribution amount from yourearnings to calculate your adjusted gross income. Of course, thereare other important caveats.
To qualify for an IRA deduction in 2015, you cannot be eligibleto participate in a company retirement plan. If you are, then theupper limit of your adjusted gross income must be $61,000 forsingles, or $98,000 for married couples filing jointly to receive afull or partial payback.
Additionally, if you aren’t eligible for a company plan but yourspouse is, your IRA contribution is fully deductible as long as yourcombined gross income doesn’t exceed $183,000.
For 2015, the maximum combined IRA contribution, includingRoth accounts, is $5,500, or $6,500 if you are age 50 or older. It’sdifficult to say exactly how much this IRA contribution would af-fect your tax credit because it depends on your age, income andfamily size.
Securities and Advisory Services offered through National Plan-ning Corp. (NPC), member FINRA/SIPC, a Registered InvestmentAdvisor. EH Financial Group, Inc. and NPC are separate and unre-lated companies. NPC doesn’t render tax advice.
Money at WorkEmmy Hernandez is an attorney and
a financial advisor helping clients inthe San Gabriel Valley grow and pro-tect their wealth.
Questions for Emmy can be submit-ted to [email protected].
She can also be reached at 626-943-8833. Visit her Web site atwww.ehfinancial.com.
Santa has reported back tothe Temple City Blue Star Fam-ily elves that all Christmas pack-ages arrived to overseas troopsin time for the big holiday.
Air Force Major NathanAlfaro and sailor Nathan Ar-royo called to express theirthanks for fulfilling at least oneof the items on eachservicemen’s wish list, phonecalling cards, framed family pic-tures, stuffed Christmas stock-ings, all manner of special food-stuffs and lovingly hand-knit-ted watchman caps made byEva Arrighi.
Both servicemen also ex-pressed their heartfelt gratitudefor the repurposed CDs madeinto Christmas card ornaments
Overseas service members express gratitudefor Christmas gifts sent from Temple City
by the students of Cloverly El-ementary.
The cards brought backwarm memories from theirchildhoods and life in TempleCity and were used to decorateoffices, holiday trees and livingquarters.
The Arcadia Auxiliary of the
American Legion will be join-ing the Temple City Blue StarFamilies in sending packages tothe overseas service members.
Plans for 2016 events to raisefunds for packages are being fi-nalized for two perennial bigevents: the giant yard sale andthe BBQ-grill dinner.
Temple City and the SanGabriel Valley will lose a famil-iar face as Development Man-ager Kevin Lian of Chambermember Asian Youth Centerannounced his departure fromthe organization effective Jan.22.
“I have thoroughly enjoyedworking with this fantasticnon-profit after three years as aDevelopment Manager. Moreimportantly, I appreciate hav-ing had this wonderful oppor-tunity to work with all of youin the community,” said Mr.Lian.
“Next week, I will begin mynew role in hospitality in guestservices at Juniper Springs Re-sort in Mammoth Lakes, CA. Ifyou ski or board, the first hintsof El Niño are developing, andso far the 2015-2016 seasonlooks awesome.
“On a final note, I want tothank Michelle Freridge, AYC’sexecutive director and all board
Kevin Lian with AYC Executive Direc-tor Michelle Freridge and ChamberPresident Peter Choi.
Asian Youth Center bids farewell toDevelopment Manager Kevin Lian
members for the help andguidance during theseyears of my employment.It has been amazing work-ing with all of you.”
To keep in touch withMr. Lian, he can bereached [email protected] or626-315-0273.
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10conversation, and communityinvolvement.
DaVita HealthCare Partnersteammates from Temple Citychose to donate to Friends ofTemple City Library because ofthe group’s track record infunding and supporting mean-ingful programs for the com-munity such as the SummerReading Program, educationalseminars, cooking demos, andSTEM (Science, Technology,Engineering, and Math) activi-ties for youth.
Friends of Temple City Li-brary is most grateful to DavitaHealthCare Partners for theirsupport and looks forward todeveloping exciting programsusing this generous donation.
DaVita HealthCarePartners donates$1,000 to Friendsof TC Library
Neighborhood Watch meeting is Feb. 18The Neighborhood Watch meeting for February will be in Area 2,
from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Feb. 18. at Temple City High School, 9501 LemonAve., TC. Free dinner is provided. View the Neighborhood WatchMeeting Map at http://www.ci.temple-city.ca.us/DocumentCenter/View/5255.
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Sunrise Community ChurchNondenominational: Conservative ChristianAndrew Kikkert, Pastor9642 E. Live Oak Ave. • 626-287-6120Sunday Worship: 8:45 a.m.Sunday School 10:30 a.m.Friday Game Night 7 p.m. - 1st and 3rd FridaysFriday Night Fellowship 6:30 p.m. - 2nd and 4th Fridays
St. Luke Catholic ChurchFr. Mark A. Strader, Pastor5605 Cloverly Ave.626-291-5900www.stluketemplecity.orgSunday Masses: 6:30, 8:30, 10:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m.Saturday Evening Mass: 5:30 p.m.Weekday Masses: M-F 9:00 a.m.
San Gabriel Community ChurchSteve Balentine, Senior Pastor117 N. Pine St., San Gabriel626-287-0486www.sgucandcs.orgSunday Worship: 9 a.m.Sunday School: 10:45 a.m.Wed. Bible Study, 7 p.m.Wednesday Night Youth Program, Jr. & Sr. High, 7 p.m.
First Baptist Church of TCJim Walden, Senior Pastor6019 Baldwin Ave. • Temple City, CA 91780626-286-3125web site: www.templecitybaptist.orge-mail: [email protected]@templecitybaptist.orgSunday School: 9:30 a.m.Sunday Worship: 8:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.
First Lutheran Church9123 Broadway, Temple City 91780Office 626-287-0968Sunday Worship:8:30 a.m. Traditional worshipBible Study - Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.web site: www.firstlutherantc.orge-mail: [email protected]
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Westminster Presbyterian ChurchCharles Castles, Pastor9642 Live Oak [email protected] • www.tc-presbyterian.orgSunday Worship 10:30 a.m.All Children Welcome • Nursery • Children's ChurchBible Studies on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.Phone for information.
Temple City United Methodist ChurchRev. David Palmer, Pastor5957 N. Golden West Ave.Temple City, CA 91780626-286-3129Sunday School 8:45 a.m. • Worship 10 a.m.E-mail: [email protected]@templecityumc.orgWebsite: www.templecityumc.org
Temple City Church of ChristJonathan Hinckley, Minister5272 Sereno Dr., Temple City626-286-6676Sunday Bible Class 9:30 a.m.Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.All Children WelcomeNursery
Temple City Christian Church(Disciples of Christ)Dr. Bryce Gayhart, Pastor9723 Garibaldi Ave (at Golden West)626-286-0581e-mail: [email protected]’s Class 9:10 a.m.Sunday Worship 10 a.m.
Faith United Methodist ChurchPastor Matthew Chong5957 Golden West Ave.Temple City, CA 91780626-286-312910 a.m. Worship Service in Mandarin11:30 a.m. Praise service in English
Immanuel Church of the NazareneCharles Lin, Senior Pastor9953 Las Tunas Drive, CA 91780626-285-3832www.go2icon.orgSunday 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
Temple City Seventh-Day Adventist ChurchPastor Ben Guerrero9664 BroadwayTemple City, CA [email protected]
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St. Luke Parish Fiesta Set for April 22-24Saint Luke the Evangelist Catholic
Community in Temple City will hostits 29th Annual Fiesta, April 22-24.
The fiesta features a food court witha diverse food selection and a pavilionwith TVs, a boutique and craft fair, anexhibitor area, a plant booth, great car-nival games, spectacular rides, and liveentertainment.
Exhibitor/vendor space is availablein the craft boutique and general ex-hibitor area. Sponsorship opportuni-ties are also available for families andbusinesses.
Applications are available online atwww.stluketemplecity.org.
The Parish is sponsoring a grandprize raffle (first prize: $5,000 cash).
Raffle tickets can be purchased at thePastoral Office or at the fiesta untilSunday evening prior to the drawing.
The annual event, which hosts morethan 7,000 people from throughout theGreater San Gabriel Valley, is theParish’s main fundraiser supportingParish and school operations and is or-ganized by a volunteer committee andhundreds of volunteers.
Admission is free.Pre-sale priced ride tickets will soon
be available in the Pastoral Office, lo-cated at 5605 Cloverly Ave., TempleCity. For more information, phone626-291-5900 or visit Web sitewww.stluketemplecity.org. Also, you maylike StLukeParishFiestaTC on Facebook.
The Knights of Columbus CouncilNo. 9128 will host its 28th Annual FishDinners on Fridays during the Lentenseason at Saint Luke the EvangelistCatholic Community.
The dinners will be from 5:30-7 p.m.in the Parish Hall on Friday, Feb. 12, 19and 26, and March 4, 11 and 18.
The menu choices include a bakedsalmon dinner with wild caught Alaskansalmon, baked potato, medley vegetables,coleslaw, and freshly baked dinner rollor a fish taco dinner with beer-batteredcod fillets, warm soft corn tortillas,shredded cheese, refried beans, Spanishrice, and coleslaw. Dessert, coffee, punchand water are included.
The children’s menu includes maca-roni and cheese, coleslaw, freshly baked
St. Luke Church to host Lenten fish dinnersdinner roll and dessert. Punch and wa-ter are included.
Cost: adults: $11; seniors 65 and older:$10; children 7-14 years old: $7; children6 years old and under: $2.
Guests are encouraged to bring acanned food donation for the parish’sfood pantry, organized by the Society ofSt. Vincent de Paul.
Stations of the Cross will also be at 7p.m. every Friday in Lent in the church.Different parish ministry groups will leadthe stations each week.
St. Luke Catholic Community is lo-cated at 5605 Cloverly Ave., Temple City.For more information, phone the Pasto-ral Office at 626-291-5900 or visitwww.stluketemplecity.org.
Helping Hands Organization (H2O) at Temple City High School was founded by sopho-more Codi Weisz in September. Codi, the club president, had the idea of generating funds forlocal non-profit organizations. Codi and fellow club members Daniel Granger (sophomore),Liz Andrusenki (junior), and Daniel Grimaldi (freshman) presented a check for $650 to thePregnancy Help Center, Dec. 23. In the photo, from left are H2O Club members Daniel Granger,Daniel Grimaldi, Liz Andrusenki, and Codi Weisz with PHC Director Jane Chavez and staff.The club fundraised the money through bake sales and collecting donations of spare change.
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TEMPLE CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUYER’S GUIDEUnless otherwise indicated,
all business direcry addresses are for: Temple City, CA 91780
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Prestige Integrative Health CenterDenny Chiu, D.C.5553 Rosemead Blvd.626-286-5800
ACCOUNTING & BOOKKEEPING
LA First Tax & Financial ServicesNatalie Lee, EA9067 Las Tunas [email protected]
Quality Bookkeeping ServiceKathleen Chambers, EA9633 Las Tunas [email protected]
ADVERTISING & MARKETINGMid Valley News Clarke Moseley 11401 Valley Blvd. Ste. 200B El Monte 91731 626 443-1753 or 626-452-9566 [email protected] TC Chamber of CommerceTC Life9050 Las Tunas Dr.626-286-3101
ART GALLERY Min W. Fine Art & SchoolMin Wang9908 Las Tunas Dr., Unit [email protected]
ASSISTED LIVINGVista Cove at San GabrielMiles Yoshisato901 W. Santa Anita St.San Gabriel 91776626-289-8889
ATTORNEYSCarlos ArcosA Law Corporation 333 North Santa Anita Ave., Suite 8Arcadia, 91006626-284-9003626-284-9724 - [email protected]
Emmy HernandezEH Financial Group, Inc.305 N. San Marino Ave.San Gabriel, CA 91775626-943-8833 John L. Shaw, Attorney5816 Temple City Blvd.626-286-3710Kien C. Tiet, Attorney4808 Baldwin, Ste. [email protected]
The Tyre Agency, Inc.Tony J. Tyre, AttorneySteven S. Tyre, CPA 5703 Temple City Blvd.626-285-7033 626-309-9753 fax
AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRCity AutomotiveGerald Blayney4700 Miller Dr. A626-443-8288
Lima Auto RepairMike Bruni4500 N. Rosemead Blvd.Rosemead 91770626-287-7955
BBANKING & FINANCE
Foothill Credit UnionStacy ArenaP.O. Box 660130Arcadia 91066-0130626-445-0950
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (USA) NASammy Kwok5773 N. Rosemead Blvd.626-656-8888
Wells Fargo Bank9635 Las Tunas Dr.626-237-5060
BEAUTYRising Threading5633 N. Rosemead Blvd.Temple City, CA 91780626-309-4373
BUSINESS CONSULTINGMyra D. Lopez Business Consultant1012 W. Beverly Blvd. Ste 876Montebello 90640323-869-8867
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTSo. Cal Corporate Growth Partners 25186 Hancock Ave., Suite 220Murrieta, CA [email protected]
BUSINESS PROPERTY OWNERGeorge M Arnerich626-222-6201 Manhattan Development Manhattan Development Co.Randy Wang1005 Las Tunas Drive 505San Gabriel [email protected]
CCABLE
Spectrum Business4781 Irwindale AveIrwindale, CA 91706T-626-430-3369C-626-926-7805 [email protected]
CARPETK J & M Carpet918 S. Myrtle Ave.Monrovia 91016626-358-7400
M & B Carpet Suppliers Carpet OneMel North and Barbara Fields9324 Lower Azusa Rd.626-443-2744
CHIROPRACTICPrestige Integrative Health CenterDenny Chiu, D.C.5553 Rosemead Blvd.626-286-5800
CHURCHES HOUSE OF WORSHIP
Community of ChristPastor Darrell Kelty9468 Broadway626-285-4500
Faith United Methodist ChurchMathew Chong5957 Golden West626-286-3129
First Baptist Church of TCJim Walden, Senior Pastor6019 Baldwin Ave.626-286-3125www.templecitybaptist.org
First Lutheran Church9123 Broadway626-287-0968admin@fi rstlutherantc.org
First United Methodist ChurchDavid Palmer, Pastor5957 Golden [email protected]
Immanuel Church of the NazareneCharles Lin, Senior Pastor9953 Las Tunas Dr.626-285-3832 | www.go2icon.org
San Gabriel Community ChurchSteve Balentine, Pastor117 N. Pine St.San Gabriel, CA [email protected]
Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is of TCP.O. Box 1651Temple City, CA 91780626-287-7425
St. Luke Catholic Church5605 Cloverly Ave.626-291-5900www.stluketemplecity.org
Sunrise Community ChurchAndrew Kikkert, Pastor9642 E. Live Oak Ave.626-287-6120
TC Christian Church(Disciples of Christ)Dr. Bryce Gayhart, Pastor 9723 Garibaldi [email protected]
TC Church of ChristJonathan Hinckley, Minister5272 Sereno Dr.626-286-6676
TC Seventh-Day Adventist Church Pastor Ben Guerrero9664 [email protected]
Westminster Presby. ChurchRev. Charles Castles, Pastor9642 Live Oak [email protected]
COFFEE & TEA HOUSESCafé RouleEileen Li9153 Las Tunas Dr.626-872-1188
Starbucks5705 N. Rosemead Blvd.626-614-8004
The Tea Station158 West Valley Blvd.San Gabriel, CA 91776626-288-3785
The Tea Station9578 Las Tunas Drive626-291-5688
CPA & TAX PREPARERSDanny Cheung, CPA9077 Las Tunas Dr.626-237-0900
The Tyre Agency, Inc.Steven S. Tyre, CPATony J. Tyre, Attorney 5703 Temple City Blvd. 626-285-7033 / Fax 626-309-9753
CONSTRUCTION HOME BUILDING
Dan Mikolasko Construction5118 CalmviewBaldwin Park, 91706Offi ce number 626-338-0244Cell 626-716-2273
CONVALESCENTEl Monte Convalescent HospitalJesse Telles4096 Easy St.El Monte 91731626-442-1500
Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital5522 Gracewood Ave.626-579-0310
CUSTOM FRAMINGMin W. Fine Art & SchoolMin Wang9908 Las Tunas Dr. Unit [email protected]
DDAYCARE & PRESCHOOL
Ark Christian Academy, Inc.Grace Wu, Director6539 Rosemead Blvd.San Gabriel 91775626-287-8321
Pacific Friends SchoolKellie McKinley6210 Temple City Blvd.626-287-6880
Planet PreschoolJudy Huie Mena4977 Santa Anita [email protected]
PLAYFACTORY PRESCHOOLA Serendipity SchoolLana Shiffl et - Director9723 Garibaldi AvenueTemple City, CA [email protected]
Sonshine House Preschool9141 BroadwayTemple city, CA 91780626-285-3380Lauri [email protected]
TC Christian PreschoolCarol Burns6019 Baldwin Ave.626-286-0042
Unless otherwise indicated all business directory addresses
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DENTAL AND ORTHODONTICS
Trilogy Orthodontics(Orthodontic Specialists) Terrence L. Fong, DDS.Garrett S. Fong, DMD., MS.9909 E. Las Tunas [email protected] Dental CareDr. Armen Mikaelian10455 Lower Azusa Road626-444-3744626-444-3944 fax
Lad Family DentistryChiman Lad, D.D.S.Sunjay Lad, D.D.S.5813 Temple City Blvd.626-287-4094www.drlad.com
Tai Mao, DDS. Inc9925 Las Tunas Dr. 626-286-3033Robert Shima, D.D.S.9929 Las Tunas Dr.626-285-4577
San Gabriel Valley Family Dental GroupJoseph Rosenberg, DDS6503 N. Rosemead Blvd.San Gabriel 91775626-286-2156
Sunny Smile DentalDr. Benjamin Lu. D.D.S.9216 Las Tunas Drive626-287-1386
TC Dental CareJack Von Bulow, D.D.S.9929 Las Tunas [email protected]
EEDUCATION
Alpha Science Educational Institute9465 Las Tunas Dr.626-614-0931
Apex Education CenterWai Lai5570 North Rosemead [email protected]
PHONE THE CHAMBER
626-286-3101
TEMPLE CITY PRESCHOOLSTEMPLE CITY PRESCHOOLS
A Serendipity SchoolLana Shiffl et, Director • [email protected]
OPEN 7 A.M. TO 6 P.M. • MON. - FRI.9723 GARIBALDI AVE. 626-285-9223
Open to all Children of the CommunityYoga, Outdoor Classroom,
Children’s Garden, Creative CurriculumLicense #191502175
Children 2-6Full or Part Time
Breakfast • Lunch • 2 Afternoon Snacks
14 Temple City Life • February • 2016 www.templecitychamber.com [email protected]
TEMPLE CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUYER’S GUIDENONPROFIT
Alhambra/San Gabriel Elks Lodge No. 1328Al Fredickson1373 E. Las Tunas DriveSan Gabriel, CA [email protected] Cancer Society Relay for Life50 N. Hill Ave. Ste 200Pasadena, CA 91106Lauren Worsley Asian Youth Center (AYC)100 West Clary Ave.San Gabriel, CA 91776Kevin Lian626-309-0622626-309-0717 - [email protected]
Blue Star ProgramSharon Johnson626-285-5852
Friends of the TC LibraryManuir [email protected]
Historical Society of Temple City5954 Kauffman Ave. Carol Daugherty626-451-0833Open 1st & 3rd Sundays 12:30-3 p.m.http://www.tchistoricalsociety.org/
Managed Career Solutions, Inc.Frank Chong2550 West Main St.Alhambra 91801626-284-9715
San Gabriel Japanese Community & Cultural Center5019 Encinita626-286-9850
San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership 4900 RivergradeRoad Ste. B130Irwindale, CA 91706626-856-3400626-856-5115www.valleyconnect.com
San Gabriel Valley Humane Society851 East Grand Ave.San Gabriel 91776626-286-1159Fax: [email protected]
TCHS Vocal Arts Boosters9501 E. Lemon626-548-5053
TC Schools FoundationNadine Wittry9700 Las Tunas Dr.626-548-5000
Toastmasters Club of Temple City Gerard AtienzaLive Oak Park10144 BogueTemple City, CA 91780 626-203-1231
NOTARYFranklin J. Ruedel, EA, Corp.Franklin J. Ruedel626-286-9662Fax [email protected]
OOPTOMETRY
TC Square OptometryPaulina Han, O.D.5803 N. Rosemead Blvd.626-287-8505
Derek Tong, O.D.Center for Vision Development Optometry2700 E. Foothill Blvd. Ste. 207Pasadena 91107626-578-9685www.tongvision.com
PPEST CONTROL
So Cal Termite SolutionsGlenn DuggerState License PR5524626-221-2391glennbugman@sbcglobal.netwww.heavenlypetresort.com626-285-4441
CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE GGROCERY SUPERMARKETS
Super A FoodsRichard Harb5595 Rosemead Blvd. 626-248-0383
Valu-MartKorey Khaledi6340 N. Rosemead Blvd.626-291-5969 H
HEALTH & WELLNESS Cheers Alano ClubAA & Related 12 Step Meeting5934 Temple City [email protected] www.cheersalanoclub.org
HEATING AIR CONDITIONING
Air-Tro, Inc. (Cooling-Heating)John Helbing1630 Myrtle Ave.Monrovia 91016626-357-5311
Connor AirWayne Connor4931 N. Encinita626-286-3157www.Connorair.com
HOME IMPROVEMENTAir-Tro, Inc. (Cooling-Heating)John Helbing1630 Myrtle Ave.Monrovia 91016626-357-5311
Modern LightingMike Kowalski9034 Las Tunas Dr.626-286-7462
HOME WARRANTYHome Warranty of America Yunita Wu(13 Months-ONE MONTH FREE)[email protected]: 888-492-7459F: 888-492-7360
HOTELSDoubleTree Monrovia924 W Huntington DrMonrovia, CA 91016 626 357-1900 Hilton San Gabriel Juli Costanzo225 West Valley Blvd.San Gabriel [email protected] Inn Express Pasadena3500 E. Colorado Blvd.Pasadena, 91107626-792-1363 I
IMPORT/EXPORTNi-Star Worldwide, Inc.951 Arcadia Ave.San Gabriel, CA 91775Joanne Zhang626-286-9877626-237-0180 Fax [email protected]
INSURANCE, FINANCIAL ADVISOR
New York Life Insurance Joe Chia801 N. Brand Blvd. PenthouseGlendale, CA [email protected]
State Farm Insurance Agency, Inc.Aaron Vuong9022 Las Tunas DriveTemple City, CA 91780 626-237-1862The Tyre Agency Life-Medi-cal-Small Group-IndividualTony J. Tyre5703 Temple City Blvd.626-285-7033www.tyreinsuranceagency.com
INTERNET SERVICESSpectrum Business4781 Irwindale AveIrwindale, CA [email protected]
INVESTMENT & SERVICESPeter ChowFinancial AdvisorEdward Jones Investing790 E. Colorado Blvd., Ste. 505Bus: 626-796-9541Cell: 626-417-8268www.edwardjones.com
JJEWELRY
Cal’s JewelersEddie Cebrowski5824 Temple City Blvd.626-286-7474 LLAMPS, LIGHTING, SHADES
Modern LightingMike Kowalski9030-40 Las Tunas Dr.626-286-7462
LOANS AND MORTGAGEPrimeLendingPriscilla Chen (Senior Loan Originator)124 N. Glendora Ave #101Glendora, CA 91741626-625-2572866-778-4536 (fax)[email protected]/pchen
LOCKSMITHLOCKFIX Doors & KeyGerman Manrique5954 Temple City [email protected]
MMEDICAL SCHOOL
Palladium Technical Academy Maria Madrid10229 Lower Azusa [email protected]
MEDICAL SERVICESAmerican Medical ResponseAlex Mendoza5257 North Vincent Ave.Irwindale, CA [email protected] Medical AssociatesDr. Francisco Rodriguez330 West Las Tunas Dr. Ste. 1San Gabriel, CA 91776626-284-3300info@dreamweavermedicalassociates.comwww.dreamweavermedicalassociates.comHealth Care Partners9810 Las Tunas Dr.626-309-7600
Methodist Hospital - Arcadia300 W. Huntington Dr.Arcadia 91006626-445-4441
MORTGAGE CO.California Consumer LendingVivian Chan and Michael Ly9124 Las Tunas Dr. 626-281-2030vivian.chan@cclfi nance.commichael.ly@cclfi nance.com
PrimeLendingPriscilla Chen (Senior Loan Originator)124 N. Glendora Ave #101Glendora, CA 91741626-625-2572866-778-4536 (fax)[email protected]/pchen
MORTUARYPierce Brothers Turner & StevensEric B. DuBois1136 E. Las Tunas Dr.San Gabriel, Ca. 91775626-287-0595
MUSEUMHistorical Society of Temple City5954 Kauffman Ave. Carol Daugherty626-451-0833Open 1st & 3rd Sundays 12:30-3 p.m.http://www.tchistoricalsociety.org/
NNEWSPAPERS & MAGAZINES
Mid Valley News Clarke Moseley 11401 Valley Blvd. Ste. 200B El Monte 91731 626 443-1753 or 626-452-9566 [email protected]
Temple City Life TC Chamber of CommercePeter Choi9050 Las Tunas Dr.626-286-3101info@templecitychamber.comwww.templecitychamber.com
TC Schools FoundationKathy Chambers9700 Las Tunas Dr.626-548-5000
TC Unified School District9700 Las Tunas [email protected] • www.tcusd.net
ELDER CAREBaldwin Gardens Nursing Center 10786 Live Oak Ave.626-447-3553
ENTERTAINMENT & MUSICT. M. StudiosMobil D.J. Service & Entertainment626-286-3715
EVENT PLANNINGCandlelit Events5523 Encinita Ave.626-230-7175 [email protected]
FFINANCIAL PLANNING
EH Financial Group, Inc.Emmy Hernandez419 S. Mission Dr.San Gabriel 91776626-943-8833
Morgan StanleyGabriel Lynn, Financial Advisor301 N. Lake Ave., Penthouse SuitePasadena, CA 91101TEL: 626-683-4611FAX: [email protected]
Peter ChowFinancial AdvisorEdward Jones Investing790 E. Colorado Blvd., Ste. 505Bus: 626-796-9541Cell: 626-417-8268www.edwardjones.com
FLORISTSFanny’s FlowersBruce Wataru, Fanny Wataru5947 Oak Ave.626-287-1653
Ark Christian Academy, Inc.Grace Wu, Director6539 Rosemead Blvd.San Gabriel 91775626-287-8321
California Institute of Advanced ManagementJennie Ta9550 Flair Dr. 500El Monte, CA [email protected]
Dr. Doug Sears Learning CenterStephen Edo9229 Pentland626-548-5000
Min W. Fine Art & SchoolMin Wang9908 Las Tunas Dr. Unit [email protected]
Oasis Trilingual SchoolTamara Hernandez5957 Golden West Aveinfo@oasistrilingualschool.orgwww.oasistrilingualschool.org626-285-8262
Pacific Friends SchoolKellie McKinley6210 Temple City Blvd.626-287-6880
Playfactory Preschool A Serendipity SchoolLana Shifflet - Director9723 Garibaldi [email protected] St. Luke Catholic School (TK-8)Yvette Jefferys, Principal5521 N. Cloverly Ave.626-291-5959 Fax 626-285-5367www.stluketemplecity.org
TC High School Associated Student BodyGayle Schaffer9501 E. Lemon626-548-5040
To have your business listed, phone 626-286-3101, Email [email protected] or visit www.templecitychamber.com
“Art is A Great Gift for a Life Time”Visit our Gallery & School
9908 Las Tunas Dr., # A, Temple City, CA. 91780(626) 642 5783 (626) 536 7228
www.Minw-fineart.com
Min W Fine Art & School
Art Lessons – Children &Adults“Free 30 minute Evaluation Lesson”
Sketch/drawing, Watercolor, Acrylic, Oil, Chinese Brush & More
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TEMPLE CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUYER’S GUIDEThe Olson Company - Linden WalkPeter Shelton & Lucie Nguyen, Home Advisors9250 Lower Azusa Road (Linden Walk location)3010 Old Ranch Parkway Suite 100 (Business location)Seal Beach, CA 90740Tel: 562-370-9504Cell: [email protected]
Rita PadillaRealtor AssociateDilbeck Real Estate8 E. Foothill Blvd.Arcadia 91006626-462-2460
Linda Jo Pyle, BrokerCentury 21 Ludecke, Inc.20 E. Foothill Blvd. #105Arcadia, CA 91006WWW.LindaJoPyle.ComLindajo2u@gmail(626) 688-4767
Rudy Lira Kusuma- RE/MAX Titanium8932 Mission Dr Ste 102Rosemead, CA [email protected]://www.teamnuvision.net/
Supreme Investment CorporationTony Wu4509 Temple City Blvd. 626-618-7100 www.supremeinvestment.com
RESTAURANTSAhi Poki Bowl5813 Rosemead Blvd. www.ahipokibowl.com Café RouleEileen Li9153 Las Tunas Dr.626-872-1188
Chuan’s Chinese Restaurant5807 Rosemead Blvd.626-677-6667Clearman’s GalleyDrew Hopkins7215 N. Rosemead Blvd.San Gabriel 91775626-286-9402
Clearman’s North Woods Inn7247 N. Rosemead Blvd.San Gabriel 91775626-286-8284
El Ruizenor GrillNorma PerezVincent Ruiz5818 Temple City [email protected]
Guppy HouseDavid Li5743 Rosemead [email protected]
The HatDave Smith5505 Rosemead Blvd.626-292-1000
Kang Ho-Dong Baekjeong5770 Rosemead Blvd. Suite. 100
Phoenix Kitchen9225 Las Tunas Drive626-285-0988www.phoenixfoodboutique.com
Rose Donuts/Sandwiches/YogurtCharles Yip6276 N. Rosemead Blvd.626-287-1488
Starbucks5705 N. Rosemead Blvd.626-614-8004
The Tea Station9578 Las Tunas Dr.626-291-5688
UR SPACE9619 Las Tunas Drive626-237-0133
RETAILAqua Vape 9678 Las Tunas Dr, Temple City, CA 91780 (626) 291-2547http://www.aquavape.net/
Cal’s JewelersEddie Cebrowski5824 Temple City Blvd.626-286-7474
Min W. Fine Art & SchoolMin Wang9908 Las Tunas Dr. Unit [email protected]
Modern LightingMike Kowalski9034 Las Tunas Dr.626-286-7462
Office Depot5533 Rosemead Blvd.Temple City, CA 91780626-309-7594www.offi cedepot.com
Old Oak Cellars2620 E. Foothill Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91107 626-794-1244
SSecurity Services San Marino SecurityPhil Raacke 2405 Huntington Dr.San Marino 91108626-285-7778
SECURITY GUARD SERVICECity Security Company, Inc.Robert Rysdon430 South Garfi eld Ave., Ste. 401Alhambra, CA 91801TEL: 626-458-2325FAX: [email protected]
SPORTSTC Amateur Softball AssociationMargaret HealyP.O. Box 931909-720-3841
TC Animal Hospital Dr. Bruce Carlson, DVMDr. Carol Johannsen-Crittenden, DVM Dr. Neil Bodie, DVMDr. Debbie Hu, DVMDr. Lisa Nguyen, DVM5406 Rosemead Blvd.San Gabriel 91775626-287-1173
PHONESpectrum Business4781 Irwindale AveIrwindale, CA [email protected]
PHOTOGRAPHYGP Wedding & Photo StudioHerbert Chan9636 Las Tunas Dr.626-284-8961
PHYSICIANSDreamweaver Medical AssociatesDr. Francisco Rodriguez330 West Las Tunas Dr. Ste. 1San Gabriel, CA [email protected] www.dreamweavermedicalassociates.com
Health Care Partners9810 Las Tunas Dr.626-309-7600
PLUMBINGGorham Plumbing5812 Temple City Blvd. 417John Gorham626-625-5205
PROPERTY MANAGEMENTCALAC InvestmentsSusan Lew(858) 565-8333
PUBLIC SERVICESLos Angeles County LibraryJing Li5939 Golden West626-285-2136www.colapublib.org
TC Chamber of Commerce9050 Las Tunas Dr.626-286-3101info@templecitychamber.comwww.templecitychamber.com
U.S. Post Office5940 Oak Ave.(800) 275-8777www.usps.com
RREAL ESTATE
American Heritage, RealtorsCecelia Rudar, Broker and George Rudar, REALTORS®626-445-3000 (Direct)[email protected]
Arcadia Association of RealtorsAndrew Cooper601 S. First Ave.Arcadia 91006626-446-2115
Bodkin Co. RealtyBob Bodkin5912 Encinita626-285-9991
Brokerln Trust Real Estate - Melanie [email protected] American TitleAngie Tang655 N. Central Ave. Ste 800Glendale, CA [email protected] Land Investments Inc. Michelle Lau650 W. Duarte Road, No.105Arcadia, CA 91007626-386-8323Grandmark Realty, Inc.Herman WongRealtor Associate5401 Baldwin [email protected]
Jackson WongBroker Assoc./Listing Advisor1225 South Baldwin Ave.Arcadia, CA 91007Cell/Text: 626-823-1032Jackson@jacksonwonghomes.comwww.templecitylistings.com
Keller Williams RealtyHelen Chen Marston317 East Foothill Blvd. 205Arcadia 91006Cell – 626-353-9665Offi ce – [email protected]
JAL TennisJoselito LasinP.O. Box 556626-789-6453Play Smarter Basketball ClassesRichard Marquis626-482-8267marquis@playsmarterclasses.comwww.playsmarterbasketball.com
T TAX PREPARATION
LA First Tax & Financial ServicesNatalie Lee, EA9067 Las Tunas [email protected]
Quality Bookkeeping ServicesKathleen Chambers, EA9633 Las Tunas [email protected]
Franklin J. Ruedel, EA, Corp.Franklin J. RuedelVoice 626-286-9662Fax [email protected]
The Tyre Agency, Inc.Steven S. Tyre, CPATony J. Tyre, Attorney at Law 5703 Temple City Blvd. 626-285-7033 626-309-9753 fax
TERMITE CONTROLSo Cal Termite SolutionsGlenn DuggerState License [email protected]
TVSpectrum Business4781 Irwindale AveIrwindale, CA [email protected]
UUTILITIES
Athens ServicesEd ChenP.O. Box 60009City of Industry 91716626-336-3636www.AthensServices.Com
California American Water8657 Grand Ave.Rosemead 91770888-237-1333
East Pasadena Water Company3725 E. Mountain View Ave.Pasadena, CA 91107P: 626-793-6189F: 626-793-0503
Golden State Water Company110 E. Live OakArcadia 91006626-446-5176
The Gas Company800-427-2200www.socalgas.com
Southern California Edison800-655-4555www.edison.com
Sunnyslope Water Company1040 El Campo Dr.Pasadena 91007626-287-5238
VVeterinarian ServicesTC Animal HospitalDr. Bruce Carlson, DVMDr. Carol Johannsen-Crittenden, DVM Dr. Neil Bodie, DVMDr. Debbie Hu, DVMDr. Lisa Nguyen, DVM5406 Rosemead Blvd.San Gabriel 91775626-287-1173VIDEO & DIGITAL IMAGING
Myra D. LopezBusiness Consultant1012 W. Beverly Blvd. Ste. 876Montebello 90640323-869-8867 W
WEDDINGGP Wedding & Photo StudioHerbert Chan9636 Las Tunas Dr.626-284-8961 [email protected]
WINEOld Oak Cellars2620 E. Foothill Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91107 626-794-1244
Unless otherwise indicated all business directory addresses are
for: Temple City, CA 91780 Pet of the Month
Peggy Sue might be the girl for you2016 calendar available for $10 donation
Peggy Sue
Peggy Sue is a darling Cavalier King Charles Spaniel mix, about four years old
and weighing 10 pounds. She has a coat of fl uffy white fur with brown
patches. Her face has a snubbed turned up muzzle and the cutest under bite that gives her a unique look all her own.
When she is happy her face lights up with a smile that is contagious and you can’t help smiling back at her. She is very friendly and greets visitors with a smile and wagging tail.
Peggy Sue is a pleasure to walk. She prances along at a good pace, exploring and sniffi ng new smells. When she gets to a patch of grass at the park, she rolls over and gives herself a good back rub on the grass with a look of pure enjoy-ment on her face. And she is quite happy when the volunteers walking her give her a belly rub. Peggy Sue is quite responsive to treats, and would most likely be easy to train.
When Peggy Sue has a chance to run free in the shelter play yard, she is quite playful and active. She will roll on the ground and play with every toy within her reach. She is also interested in romping with other dogs that share her enthusiasm.
Peggy Sue is looking for a safe and secure home with a family who can give her the love and attention she deserves. She would thrive with a daily walk for exercise, as well as a yard where she can run and play to her heart’s content. She would probably enjoy another dog as a play-mate and companion, too. Come in to meet Peggy Sue to see if she is the valentine you need to brighten your life.
Her adoption fee is $130 and includes spay surgery, vaccinations, mi-crochip and a free wellness exam at a participating veterinarian. Phone us at 626-286-1159 for more information on Peggy Sue or visit the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society at 851 E. Grand Ave., San Gabriel, Calif., 91776, Tuesday through Sunday. The shelter provides animal control and licensing services to Temple City and is the friendly, local choice
for low cost spay/neuter and vaccination services for your pet.
Check us out at sgvhumane.org.
Support the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society’s mission to provide a com-passionate environment for the wellbeing of the an-imals in their care.
With the dedication of their staff and volunteers they strive to fi nd perma-nent, loving homes for all of their companion ani-mals and provide oppor-tunities to enhance the hu-man-animal bond.
Th e SGVHS 2016 cal-endars are available for a suggested donation of just $10.
For more information, phone 626-286-1159 or visit www.sgvhumane.org
SGVHS 2016 calendar purrfect for your valentine
16 TEMPLE CITY LIFE • FEBRUARY • 2016 [email protected]
Jackson Wong, Your Friendly Neighborhood Realtor26 years of real estate experience, listing advisorAsk me for a free evaluation of your homeTemple City, Arcadia, San Marino and nearby citiesPart of the commission will be donated to Children’s Hospital or charity of your choice
Dear Temple City Life reader,I ask you to join me in urging the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Com-
mittee to recognize the Chinese railroad workers by creating a post-
age stamp in their honor. Postagestamps celebrate the rich history, cul-ture and diversity of our nation. It istime that the Chinese railroad work-ers are chosen for a stamp to reflect thediversity of the American experience.
One of our nation’s most celebratedaccomplishments is the completion ofthe Transcontinental Railroad. In1869, the final spike was driven inPromontory Summit, Utah, whichconnected the two coasts of the UnitedStates. This engineering marvel revo-lutionized our nation’s transportationand trade industries. The world be-came instantly smaller as the railroadeased our ability to travel, transportgoods and open new markets.
An estimated 12,000 Chinese rail-road workers were among those labor-
ers who played a critical role in unify-ing the west and the east. They workedunder dangerous and harsh conditionsto lay down nearly 2,000 miles of track.But despite these contributions, they re-ceived little recognition. In fact, theywere not allowed to be in the photo-graphs that were taken on the day therailroad was completed.
In 2012, the Chinese railroad work-ers were rightfully inducted into theDepartment of Labor’s Hall of Honor.Now they are recognized along withother labor leaders like Cesar Chavez.While symbolic in nature, these are im-portant gestures because they recognizethe often-overlooked fact that AsianAmericans have been contributing tothe building of this country for over acentury. Our story is an essential threadwoven into the social fabric of Ameri-
can society.We must continue to honor
and recognize the extraordinaryefforts of the Chinese railroadworkers. Stand up for them withme:
• Sign the petition (see link be-low) to tell the Citizens’ StampAdvisory Committee to create aUnited States postage stamp inhonor of the Chinese immigrantlaborers.
• Our postage stamps sharethe stories of our nation’s history.Many historic leaders, culturalicons, and important events havebeen celebrated with the desig-nation of a stamp. This is why Iam pushing to give our heroes ofthe past the recognition they de-serve.
I’m proud to represent AsianAmerican communities in mydistrict and across the country.This includes standing up for ourhistory and contributions to thebuilding of our nation. Today, Ineed your help and support toensure that the Citizens’ StampAdvisory Committee fully con-siders our request.
Will you join me to ensure thestory of one of America’s great-est achievements reflects ournation’s true diversity?
Add your name to urge theCitizens’ Stamp Advisory Com-mittee to commemorate the Chi-nese immigrant railroad workerson a United States postagestamp.
In friendship,Judy Chu
If you agree that the immigrantlaborers who built the transconti-nental railroad should be cel-ebrated, go to the website addresslisted below to add your name totell the Citizens’ Stamp AdvisoryCommittee to create a UnitedStates postage stamp in theirhonor.
A letter from Congresswoman Judy Chu –
Help create a U.S. postagestamp to honor history ofChinese railroad workers
http://signforgood.com/chineserailroadstamp/
