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Temple City Life©2014 • Published by the Temple City Chamber of Commerce • 9050 Las Tunas Drive • Temple City, CA 91780
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March 2014
Special Camellia Festival – Lunar New Year photo section insidewww.templecitychamber.com
It was a celebration of traditions as Temple City opened andclosed the month of February with two family friendly street festi-vals, both free and filled with freedom. Good weather fostered joy-ful participation.
Thousands converged on the downtown Las Tunas corridor tocelebrate the 2014 Chinese New Year Street Festival, Feb. 1. TheTemple City Chamber of Commerce joined the City of Temple Cityand Sing Tao Daily newspaper to celebrate the Year of the Horsewith entertainment, carnival rides, food trucks, and a wide varietyof booths.
Sing Tao Daily C.E.O. S.K. Cheung joined TC Mayor CynthiaSternquist and Chamber Board Chair Rita Padilla to welcome spe-cial guests, including U.S. Rep. Judy Chu, elected state officials, re-gional dignitaries and community leaders to a day-opening cer-emony at the City’s Performing Arts Pavilion.
Temple City festivals celebrate the good lifeCultural traditions, joys of childhood prevail over entire month
Three weeks later the City celebrated the 70th Annual CamelliaFestival & Parade Feb. 21-23 with the traditional parade down LasTunas Drive on Saturday, Feb. 22.
This year, however, festival goers were pleasantly surprised todiscover new rides and attractions during the three-day festival fromFriday night through Sunday.
As the sun set and the bright carnival lights sparkled across CityPark, laughter and screams could be heard as folks of all ages testedtheir skills at games and their bravery on hair-raising rides.
The highlight of the day focused on the children, especially theprize-winning floats and the exuberant marching bands.
A picture, however, is worth a thousand words, so readers areinvited to look within this special 24-page commemorative issueof Temple City Life and enjoy a photo-packed review of this supersized special month in the history of our city. — Peter Choi.
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.
Mayor Cynthia Sternquist will deliver theannual State of the City address to updateresidents on the City’s accomplishments andfuture plans at 7 p.m., Tuesday, March 4, inCouncil Chambers (5938 Kauffman Ave.).
Mayor Sternquist will cover a wide rangeof topics, from updates on the Strategic andGeneral Plans, the soon-to-be completedRosemead Boulevard Project and the City’snewly adopted Priority-Based Budgetingsystem to discussions on citizen engagement,Las Tunas Drive revitalization and techno-logical enhancements to improve publiccommunications.
“Over the past year we’ve asked residentsat various public meetings for their input onhow we can bring Temple City to the nextlevel,” said Mayor Sternquist. “Twelvemonths later we can proudly say we put theirdreams into action and built a sustainableinfrastructure on which we can continue tosupport new business and investment. You’llbe surprised at just how much we accom-plished.”
Following the State of the City will be theregularly scheduled City Council meeting.Both events will stream live at
Mayor Sternquist to present State of the City on March 4
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 ofMarch 9.
For more information, phone the Temple CityCommunications Office at 626-285-2171, ext.2324.
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This special issue madepossible by a grant fromSoCalGas AMCOEproject.For more detailssee Page 16A.
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As musician Marthann Mulleavy per-formed the “Blue Danube,” Felisa Real-Macerias celebrated her 100th birthdayby dancing with her son Enrique Gineresin front of friends at the Baldwin Gar-dens Community on Feb. 4.
Music has always been a big part ofher life. As a young woman, Ms. Real-Macerias sang on radio and in amphi-theaters as a dramatic soprano, colora-tura opera singer, winning accolades andawards.
She was invited to join the Metropoli-tan Opera Theater in New York, but herfather, an old fashioned sort, insistedmarriage would be her only career and
so, at the age of 32, she married ManuelGineres.
They raised a beautiful family andbuilt a life together. She also flourishedas a professional seamstress, working forLos Angeles fashion designer LouisEstevez in the 60s and 70s. Transferringher passion and skills from singing tofine quality sewing, she was invited to“dress” fashionistas from Hollywood andNew York.
“My mother spent much of her lifedoing everything in her power to makeothers happy and to give her family loveand support,” said son Mr. Gineres.
“When she was 77, she once againtook some time to do things that sheloves and took lessons for ballet, sing-ing, and sewing.”
Her birthday continued into the nightas Enrique took her to her favorite Rus-sian restaurant and a night of dancingin Hollywood. “We shared the meal be-cause she has always eaten small por-tions,” laughed Enrique,” which is ironicbecause she has such a big heart and hasdone so many big things in her lifetime.”
Photographs of Felisa Real-Maceriasabove at age 4, right at age 10.
Felisa Real-Macerias, Baldwin Gardensresident, celebrates a century of life
In her wedding photo, Felisa Real-Macerias is 32.
Felisa Real-Macerias, a resident atBaldwin Gardens in Temple City, was 100on Feb. 4.
Sunny Slope Water Co. schedules 119thannual 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 willbe elected and other business, including matters postponed from previous meetings,will be addressed.
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Looking BackBy Joe Walker
Last month readers learnedabout the volatile lives of the22-year old millionaire twins,Timothy and Todd Nicholson,who bought the Baldwin ArmsApartments in Temple City(“Famous murder case still partof Temple City lore,” TempleCity Life, February, 2014).
A 1964 version of JustinBieber, the brothers had moremoney than sense and sincethey had inherited it, they ap-preciated it even less.
They were such identicaltwins that they could often fooltheir girlfriends into thinkingone was the other.
They did have a few loyalhelpers who assisted them inrunning the day-to-day opera-tions of their business, andEnrico Bernal was one suchemployee. He had done workfor them when they lived inPhoenix, and he knew their ex-plosive ways. It was commonfor them to get into loud andthen violent arguments, but
Enrico just minded his ownbusiness and he made a hand-some salary doing repairs andpainting in the large 45-unitapartment.
Speaking only Spanish, heminded his own business andoverlooked their strange ways.
The scary behavior of theNicholson twins was somethingto be tolerated. It sure beat thePhoenix heat. Enrico was withthe brothers on the night of Dec7, 1964, when another argu-ment broke out. Todd wascombing his hair very carefullyand ignoring his brothers plea’sfor attention, infuriating Timo-thy even more. Timothy gotviolent, rushing his brother andviciously kicking him.
He quickly retrieved a .22caliber rifle from a gun rack andaimed it at his brother. Toddraised his hand and Bernal,fearing him and the otherNicholson brother may be mur-dered, fled from the room. Ashe fled, he heard the words “I
will kill you, I’ll kill you” Shotsrang out and then silence. Toddlay dead in a pool of blood, and
Timothy left the apartmentlooking for the one witness,Enrico.
TO BE CONTINUEDNext month: Bernal is
warned to stay quiet about whathe saw, and another handymansays he was offered $10,000 byone Nicholson brother to mur-der the other.
Do you have questions orcomments? E-mail me [email protected].
Installment II: Money and murder in Temple City
First Lutheran Church seekscommunity service input
Community is a noun defined as “a feeling of fellowship withothers, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.”
The members of First Lutheran Church have a strong interest inserving the community and are actively seeking information onany special needs that aren’t being met in the city. If you are awareof any ways the Church can serve the community – Senior DayCare, food banks etc. – please phone Lynne Burkhardt at 626-230-2269.
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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.
Our Mission StatementThe Temple City Chamber of Commerce sets the
standard for excellence in member services, communitycollaboration, business growth, networking andachieving a high quality of life in Temple City. We existto be a clear and persuasive voice in providing advocacy,promotional and benefit solutions for our members.
Officers and Board of Directors2013 – 2014
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Peter Choi ........................................................... President/CEO
Rita Padilla ............................................ Chairman of the BoardDilbeck Real Estate
Jane Chavez .......................................... Vice Chair MembershipExecutive Director, Pregnancy Health Center SGV
Margaret Healy ...................................... Chief Financial OfficerQuality Bookkeeping
Ed Chen .................................................... Vice Chair LegislativeAthens Services
Nick Pon .................................... Past Chair/Vice Chair By LawsWells 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
A publication of the Temple City Chamber of Commerce.Temple City Life is published at 9050 Las Tunas Drive,Temple City, CA 91780. 626-286-3101Peter Choi ................................................. Editor and PublisherStefanie Stowers ..................................... Assistant to the Editor
Philip Pettus ....................... Managing Editor, Graphics, Design
Sheryl Rubin ............................................................ Copy Editor
Myles Abrams, Joselito Lasin, Ben Rodoracio ....... Distribution
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The Chamber Welcomes new members and renewals
For information about the benefits ofmembership, please phone 626-286-3101.
NEW MEMBERS
TRS Roofing, The RoofingSpecialist
Louie Rios and Amanda Sanchez5812 Temple City Blvd., Ste. 304Temple City, CA 91780TEL: 626-444-7555FAX: [email protected]
Morgan StanleyGabriel Lynn, Financial Advisor301 N Lake Ave., Penthouse SuitePasadena, CA 91101TEL: 626-683-4611FAX: [email protected]
RENEWING MEMBERS
BusinessesH&R BlockHistorical Society of Temple CityRPM Printing, LLCEl RuizenorCoe’s Coiffures North Corp.Wells FargoManhattan Development Co.Temple City Animal HospitalClearman’s Galley
ChurchesThe Bridge Christian
FellowshipNew Hope Church
ResidentsJames and Celeste
LeBerthon
Prestige IntegrativeHealthcare
The Tea Station
Located in the heart of the San Gabriel Valley,home to the largest growing Chinese Americancommunity in the USA, the Temple City Cham-ber of Commerce has taken a leadership role inpromoting increased business, trade, and invest-ment between China and the United States.Whether it is traveling to Shanghai to address po-tential investors interested in the Gateway projector working with Chinese language media companySing Tao Daily newspaper to present culturalevents like the recent 2014 Chinese Lunar NewYear Street Fair, the Temple City Chamber seeksto create a bridge between East and West to con-tinually improve mutual cultural understandingand economic growth opportunities on both lo-cal and international levels.
The Chamber is excited to support and co-or-ganize the 2014 China US Business Summit sched-uled for April 27 as an essential and importantpart of these bridge-building efforts. The China-US Business Summit is a bilateral meeting for co-operation and communication between small andmid-sized American businesses located in Chinaand the US. It is an annual affair and this year isthe 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 largesttrading partner of the US). As the burgeoningtrade and the tremendous success of the China-
US Business Summit proves, the US is a hot des-tination for Chinese entrepreneurs who are look-ing for investment opportunities.
More than a hundred qualified Chinese inves-tors are expected to take part and 75 percent ofthem are returning visitors. The China-US Busi-ness Summit is co-hosted by the Minority Busi-ness Development Agency and the U.S Depart-ment of Commerce. The Office of Business andEconomic Development (California) and the In-ternational Trade Administration have also joinedas partners.
I’m honored to have been invited to moderatea panel of distinguished speakers during thethree-day event at the Millennium Hotel in down-town Los Angeles. Project presentations, boothdisplays and forums will be held so that US spon-sors can present their business proposals to theChinese investors.
The organizers will also be providingmatchmaking services, where they will find quali-fied targets for US sponsors. (Attending tradeshows in China can be expensive, so the China-US Business Summit is a good forum for US busi-nesses to reach out to Chinese investors at a re-duced cost.)
For more information on the summit, pleasephone the Chamber at 626-286-3101 or visit theWeb site China-US Business Summit atwww.chinaussummit.org.
Temple City Chamber joins 5thAnnual China US Business SummitCelebrate St. Patrick’s Day at
the Chamber’s March 17 MixerThe 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, 5406Rosemead 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
Chamber CalendarMarch 7, Free Tax Seminar, 1-3 p.m.,
Chamber BoardroomMarch 8, Women and Wealth Seminar, in
Chinese Cantonese, presented by GabrielLynn, 10:30 a.m.-12 noon, in ChamberBoardroom.
March 10, Board of Directors Meeting, 7p.m., in Chamber Boardroom.
March 17, St. Patrick’s Day Mixer, 6:30-8p.m., hosted by Temple City AnimalHospital, 5406 Rosemead Blvd., SanGabriel.
Morgan Stanley Financial Adviser GabrielLynn will present a free Cantonese Chinese lan-guage informational seminar for women, from10:30 a.m.-12 noon, Saturday,March 8, in the Chamber Board-room.
“Morgan Stanley serves manyof the world’s most sophisticatedinvestors, and our firm is one ofthe nation’s leading managers ofpersonal wealth. As your Finan-cial Advisor, I have experiencewith the unique challenges, styles
and strategies that dis-tinguish wealthy inves-tors. I will work with youto help you preserve andgrow your wealth, rely-
ing on the insights of seasoned investment pro-fessionals, a premier trading and execution plat-form and a full spectrum of investment choices”said Mr. Lynn.
A graduate of UC Berkeley, Mr. Lynn is a mem-ber of the CFA Society of Los Angeles and is an ex-
Financial expert Gabriel Lynn to host free CantoneseChinese language seminar on Women and Wealth
Gabriel Lynn
pert on services ranging from retirementplanning, portfolio management, wealth manage-ment, education planning, estate planning, lend-ing services, and fixed income.
For more information and advice on these andany area of financial planning, phone Gabriel Lynnat 626-683-4611 or send him an e-mail [email protected].
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Jackson Wong
Real Estate Professional since 1989
BRE Lic #01049260
Residential & Commercialhttp://www.jacksonwonghomes.com/
Please call me for a privatehome value consultation.
“Your home may be worth morethan you think!”
Jackson WongBroker Associate, Listing Consultant
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Arcadia, CA 91007
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Your Friendly Neighborhood RealtorCell 626-286-8168
Email: [email protected] 626-823-1032
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American Heritage, Realtors
George Rudar
Cecelia (Cyl) RudarGRI Master, SRES, Broker-Owner
CalBRE License #00323590
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www.AmericanHeritageRealtors.comFull Service Professionals
Sunny Slope Water Companyoffers $500 Scholarships
for Best Essays on Water ConservationSunny Slope Water Company is offering a $500 scholarship
to winning graduating college-bound students attending DelMar, Temple City and Gabrielino High Schools. To competefor this award, an applicant must write a 300 to 500 wordessay about “How I Propose We Help Governor Brown Achieve20% Water Conservation” and mail it to the company officealong with the student’s name, school and the college they planto attend. Essays must be received at the office by April 15,2014 for consideration in this competition. One scholarshipwill be awarded per school. Sunny Slope’s Board of Directorswill 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, CA91107
Free seminars offered on filing theBusiness Personal Property Statement
The Office of the Assessor has scheduled freeseminars in March to educate business ownersabout the 571-L Business Personal Property State-ment and how to obtain information and assis-tance. They are intended for business owners whoare required to file the annual Business PropertyStatement. The presentation will last approxi-mately 45 minutes, with a question and answersession to follow, and will cover such questionsas: Who must file?
What is the Business Personal Property Tax?How do you classify personal property and fix-tures? 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 in-formation, go to: www.assessor.lacounty.gov/extranet/pdf/FreeBusinessSeminar2014.pdf
These seminars will help new business ownersbetter understand their filing re-quirements and avoid potentialproperty tax problems.
Printed brochures are avail-able and can be provided uponrequest. Please phone CarolQuan at 213-974-3101 or at e-mail [email protected] more information.
Home prices in the Califor-nia Housing market have beenshowing double-digit year-over-year gains for the past yearand a half as of the end of 2013.
According to the CaliforniaAssociation of Realtors(C.A.R.), the statewide medianprice of existing single-familyhomes has increased by morethan 10% on a year-to-year ba-sis for 18 consecutive monthsand the annual median price for2013 jumped 27.5% from 2012.
While the growth rate inhome prices appears to be slow-ing down as the annual pricegain dipped below 20% for thefirst time since September 2012,California home sellers remainconfident about repurchasingas general economic conditionsto improve.
Results from the C.A.R. 2013Survey of Home Sellers showthat more than two-thirds (69%) of home sellers in 2013 pur-chased a home after selling theirprevious residence.
That’s a significant jumpfrom 2012, when less than halfof all sellers (47%) repurchased
another home, and it was morethan five times higher than theshare of sellers who repur-chased in 2011.
Many sellers decided to buyanother home instead of rent-ing partly because they weremore confident about futurehome prices.
Two out of five sellers (43%)thought home prices would goup in one year, while only 9%believed so in 2012.
For those sellers who choseto rent instead of buy in 2013,70% planned to buy anotherhome, a jump from 22% whoplanned to buy another homein 2012. Reasons for not buy-ing were credit problems(25%), insufficient down pay-
Sellers optimistic about future housing market
RELY ON RITARita Padilla is a Realtor specializing
in Temple City properties for DilbeckReal Estate. She may be reached by e-mail at [email protected] or phone626-462-2460.
ment (25%) and more afford-able to rent (24 %).
Sellers still have reasons to beoptimistic about the housingmarket, despite a slowdown insales at the end of 2013.
The general economicgrowth may not be robust butshould remain solid in 2014.
While interest rates are ex-pected to climb, the averagefixed rate should hover around5% for most of 2014 and is stillconsidered low by historicalstandards.
According to C.A.R., theCalifornia median price is notexpected to record anotherdouble-digit annual gain in2014, but projects prices to in-crease a solid 6% for the year.
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SHOW YOUR TEAM COLORSSHOW YOUR TEAM COLORS Notice of 119th Annual Meeting of Shareholdersof
Sunny Slope Water Company
Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of the Share-holders of Sunny Slope Water Company, a California corpo-ration, will be held at the office of the Company, located at1040 E1 Campo Drive, Pasadena, California 91107 in theCounty of Los Angeles, State of California, on Monday, the17th day of March, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. The purpose of thismeeting is for the election of Directors, and the transactionof such other business as may come before said meeting andthe determination of any matters postponed for hearing atsaid meeting from previous meetings of the shareholders.
Sunny Slope Water CompanyPeter C. Jeong, Secretary
PUBLIC NOTICE
true to their philosophy thattheir growth is the outcome oftheir customer’s satisfaction.
Initially named Tilly’s Roof-ing Service, TRS has been fam-ily owned and operated since1996. Throughout their manyyears of service, they have hadthe opportunity of partneringwith many families, businesses,nonprofit organizations andcities. In June 2013, TRS had thehonor of being selected by thecity of Temple City in replacingits City Hall roof.
Driving through Temple Cityand its surrounding cities, youmay have spotted their workfrom time to time.
Here are some of their many
TRS put the roof on Temple City City Hall in 2013. Rosemead High School, Rosemead was a TRScustomer in 2011.
The TRS family’s vision be-gan back in 1996 when doingbusiness was about building re-lationships. Spanning over oneand a half decades, they haveremained steadfast in their corevalues of building and enrich-ing those relationships.
Today, with more than 2,600satisfied customers throughoutthe San Gabriel Valley, TRSRoofing continues the samequality, value and service.
The TRS father-daughterteam of owner Louie Rios andmanager Amanda Sanchez be-lieve their customers’ satisfac-tion has led TRS to be one ofthe most highly recommendedroofing contractors in the val-ley and it is for their customer’ssatisfaction that they continueto strive; insuring their longev-ity that will ultimately benefittheir customers by remaining
TRS Roofing will get your roof done
Owner Louie Rios and hisdaughter, manager AmandaSanchez.
satisfied customers that youmay recognize: Temple CityCity Hall (2013); the PresidentThai restaurant, Pasadena(2005); the Chinese Consulatein Los Angeles (2005) andRosemead High School,Rosemead (2011).
Are you hungry enough for thefirst Big Daddy BurritoChallenge at El Ruizenor Grill?
El Ruizenor Grill will host its first Big DaddyBurrito Challenge, Friday, April 4, in recognition ofNational Burrito Day.
Fifteen lucky contestants will be selected to par-ticipate for a $15 entry fee. The contestants who fin-ish will walk away with an El Ruizenor gift certifi-cate and be honored on their Facebook and Yelppage.
All participants will earn a Big Daddy Burritoshirt. For more information or to sign up, phone ElRuizenor Grill at 626-286-8763 or visit them at 5818Temple City Boulevard, Temple City.
Owner Norma Perez challenges you to finish thisBig Daddy!
We Dare You
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NOTE: Joe Walker’s article on the closing of Casadel Rey (“Casa del Rey to say goodbye after 41years,” Temple City Life, February 2014) movedreader James A. Ponnet, a Temple City resident for60 years, to submit this column on why it is so im-portant to shop local and support your favoriteTemple City businesses.By James A. Ponnet
My mom and dad used to ride the red electriccars to Temple City from Lincoln Heights in LosAngeles to see a movie at the Art Deco TempleTheater movie house.
The red electric cars came to the Library Parkand City Hall, then turned around and headedback to Los Angeles.
I arrived here as a two-year-old and loved ev-erything that the city had, and still has, to offer: asafe environment, good schools and a small townatmosphere reminiscent of The Andy GriffithShow’s Mayberry R.F.D.
Casa del Rey announced its closing after 41 years of serving Temple City residents.
CASA DEL REY: Thanks for the MemoriesTemple City resident shares happy memories of Casa del Rey
But we especially enjoyed dining at Casa delRey whose owners Ed and Dana Rey were alwaysvery friendly and very glad to see our family onthe many occasions we enjoyed the Mexican fooddishes and very good drinks.
What was nice about Casa del Rey was the at-mosphere of being in the Mission in San Gabrielor perhaps somewhere along the California coast.
The Spanish tile roof capped lovely art in therestaurant: decorative tiles, cactus, stained glasswindows of a Mission with a fountain, and a manresting under his sombrero.
The overstuffed booths and tables made it verycomfortable. It had charm and personality be-cause everyone that worked there was veryfriendly, happy and helpful.
To me it’s a sad day to see it leave and we willmiss your presence in our beautiful town ofTemple City. Vaya con Dios, Casa del Rey.
Teen ProgramsTeen Advisory Board Meeting, 4 p.m., Sat-
urday, March 1Teen Magic Workshop, 4 p.m., Thursday,
March 13Teen DIY Photo Collage, 3 p.m., Saturday,
March 15Teen Game Day, 4 p.m., Thursday, March 20Teen Book Club, 4 p.m., Thursday, March 27
Adult ProgramsBook a Librarian: Basic Computer Skills,
10 a.m., Wednesday, March 5Book a Librarian: Basic Computer Skills,
10 a.m., Thursday, March 6
Medicare 101, 2 p.m., Saturday, March 8Diabetes and Nutrition, 2p.m., Saturday,
March 22
Children’s ProgramsEnglish Chinese Bilingual Story time, ev-
ery Tuesday, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.Family Place Playtime, every Friday, 9:30-
11:30 a.m.
For more information, phone GraceYangTeen/Adult Services Librarian, at 626-285-2136. She can also be reached by e-mailat [email protected]. More informationcan be found at www.colapublib.org.
Temple City Library March Programs
Business News
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Mia Chang, Los Angeles Lakers Student of the Month lastyear, was again nominated for the honor by her teacher inrecognition of her outstanding performance and achieve-ments in school. Mia and three lucky guests were invited tothe Lakers’ home game at Staples on February 23 and wererecognized at half-time. Mia’s certificate was signed byMitch Kupchak and Kobe Bryant.
Mia Chang is Lakers Student of the Month — again
Tutor Doctor debuts new wrapped Nissan CubeTutor Doctor, a personalized
one-on-one in-home tutoringservice, has recently wrapped itscompany car, a Nissan Cube, inthe Tutor Doctor colors ofpurple and green.
The Tutor Doctor Arcadiaoffice uses the car to travel to thehomes of prospective custom-ers where we can provide freeeducational consultations tothese families. The educationalconsultant can also assess thestudent on academic needs forthe most common academicsubjects.
This car is also used to attendlocal business networkingevents and other businessneeds.
“Its always fun to be gettinga call from a new prospectivecustomer who sees the car andgives us a call,” said JosephSmith, owner and educationalconsultant at Tutor DoctorArcadia. “Our phone number is
right on the car. And since thismodel of car comes with a fac-tory hands-free feature, I cansafely answer the phone whilestill driving. However, I willneed to pull over when I needto take notes about the call.”
For more information,phone Mr. Smith at 626-254-0200 or e-mail him [email protected].
For more information onTutor Doctor Arcadia visitwww.tutordoctorarcadia.com.
Tutor Doctor was founded in 2000as an alternative to the “one-to-many”teaching model most extra-curricularlearning centers offer by providing apersonalized one-on-one, in-home tu-toring service to students. For more in-formation about Tutor Doctor, visit theWeb site at www.tutordoctor.com
Tutor Doctor Joseph Smith and his bright new Nissan Cube.
Tutor Doctor, a personalized one-on-one in-home tutoring service, is offer-ing to provide donations toward theTemple City High School MarchingBand and Pageantry Corp, “The Pride ofTemple City,” in its efforts to raise fundsto support its appearance in the January1, 2015 Rose Parade in Pasadena.
The Tutor Doctor Arcadia office willdonate $50 to the band’s Rose Paradefund for every new enrollment in theTemple City zip code of 91780 betweenFeb. 24 and Dec. 1 this year.
This donation will be for any new en-rollment of 48 hours or more that issigned between these dates. Tutor Doc-tor Arcadia will also donate $25 for en-rollments to a package of less than 48hours.
Tutor Doctor Arcadia will also makethis donation for those who live outsideof the 91780 zip code, if they request thedonation and they have an affiliationwith the TCHS Marching Band and Pag-eantry Corp.
Furthermore, Tutor Doctor Arcadiawill give all new enrollments eligible forthis donation two hours of free tutoring.This offer will be available between Feb.24 and May 30.
“Both of our children were membersof the TCHS Marching Band during allfour years they spent at TCHS. My wifeand I spent many fun hours in supportof the band as members and officers inthe Band Boosters,” said Joseph Smith,owner and educational consultant atTutor Doctor Arcadia.
Tutor Doctor to assist TCHS Bandwith donations for 2015 Rose Parade
[email protected] www.templecitychamber.com 9AMARCH • 2014 • TEMPLE CITY LIFE
Developmental Preschool Programfor ages 2-1/2 - 5
Full-day and Half-day Programs,Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
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Please visit usanytime at:
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TEMPLE CITY ANIMAL HOSPITAL
(626) 287-1173
Enjoy your pet’s longer, happier,
healthier life with regular veterinary
care.
Temple City Animal Hospital hosts a vac-cine clinic every second Tuesday of the monthfrom 4-6 p.m., at 5406 Rosemead Blvd., SanGabriel.
In addition to rabies vaccines, dog-specificvaccines offered are DHPP, corona, bordetella,lepto and lyme. Cat-specific vaccines offeredare FVRCP and FeLV.
Prices at the clinic are competitive with mo-bile clinics at local pharmacies but when a petis vaccinated at Temple City Animal Hospital,the facility will maintain a record which is avail-able if proof of vaccination is needed in thefuture.
Doctors and a full staff are on hand for two
hours after the end of the clinic in case yourpet has a reaction to a vaccination.
If a medical question or condition comes upduring the course of the vaccina-tion visit, you can schedule an ap-pointment with a doctor thatevening. Doctors at TC AnimalHospital use the best vaccinesavailable; their vaccines are pro-duced by pharmacological com-pany Merial Limited.
For more information on keep-ing your pet healthy, phone TempleCity Animal Hospital at 626-287-1173.
Temple City Animal Hospital to beginhosting monthly vaccine clincs in March
By Munir Bhatti, president,Friends of the TC Library
The most prominent hiddenorganization of Temple City isthe Friends of the Temple CityLibrary, a non-profit group thatraises money to support events,programs, and acquisitions forthe library.
Last year the group fundedthe Summer Reading Programin its entirety for the children,youth, and adults. This includedthe prizes, performers, and ac-tivities.
This year, the group is fund-ing 12 months of events at thelibrary for the public to enjoy.
Friends of Temple City Li-brary is responsible for eventssuch as cooking demonstrations,
Friends of Library holding member driveart or craft activities, magicshows and author readings.
Beyond raising funds, thegroup promotes literacy, think-ing, and understanding.
Friends of Temple City Li-brary is a social group of peoplewho like to exchange ideas in apositive environment and con-tribute to the community life ofTemple City.
The group’s 2014 memberdrive is under way. Membershipsbegin at $2 for children, $10 forindividuals, and $15 for patronsand organizations.
Donations are tax deductibleand are used to fund activities atthe library. Donations of high-quality books includingchildren’s books, hard-cover,
and collectible coffee table booksare also accepted.
Volunteering time is also anappreciated donation.
Volunteers may help the booksale committee manage the on-going, semi-annual, and on-linebook sales as well as the hospi-tality committee in charge ofplanning fun events for mem-bers and the community. Boardpositions are open for thosewho’d like some extra responsi-bility.
Learn more by visiting thelibrary’s Web site atlibrarytc.wordpress.com or stop bythe ongoing, in-the-library booksale just inside the main entrance.Member forms are available at thereference desk.
Temple City’s master gardener HelenRedmond will once again offer beginning garden-ing classes in April.
Participants can become a Certified UC Vic-tory Gardener through the Grow LA Victory Gar-den Initiative.
Classes will take place in the lunch shelter atLongden Elementary School on four consecutiveSaturdays: April 5,12, 19 and 26 from 9 a.m.-noon.
City’s master gardner invites public to bevictorious in growing your own vegetables
Topics include plant selection, seed starting,soil, seed saving and composting. Our SouthernCalifornia climate offers us the luxury of grow-ing vegetables year round.
We will be planting a summer garden in April.Once the garden is planted, the Longden studentswill tend and harvest from the garden.
Classes cost $50 for the series or $15 per class.To register, phone Helen Redmond at 818-371-1766 or e-mail at [email protected].
10A TEMPLE CITY LIFE • MARCH • 2014 [email protected]
Learn toPlay SmarterBasketball
Taught by Richard Marquis: Head Coach, FounderInternationally 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, pleasephone Coach Richard Marquis today at 626-482-8267.
Sat. 10 AM-12 PM T.C. Nazarene Church Class9953 Las Tunas Drive, Temple City, CA 91780Sat. 2-4 PM Emmaus Lutheran School Class840 S. Almansor St. and Los Higos in AlhambraSun. 10 AM – 12 PM San Gabriel Academy Class8827 East Broadway, San Gabriel, CA 91776Sun. 2-4 PM San Gabriel Academy Class8827 East Broadway, San Gabriel, CA 91776
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Text and Photos by Jerry JambazianEach week, the Temple City Kiwanis Club recognizes outstand-
ing students and their teachers from Cloverly, Emperor, Longdenand the Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center.
Kiwanis treats students and their teacher to lunch. Students re-ceive a certificate, a letter for their parents, a bumper sticker, a giftcertificate from The Hat restaurant and a photograph of them re-ceiving their award. Their photo is also published in Temple CityLife and displayed in the Temple City Unified School District lobby.
The Temple City Kiwanis has been serving the community since1939. Members are dedicated men and women who desire to makea difference in the quality of life for the youth of Temple City. Kiwanis
Temple City Kiwanis Club recognizes outstanding students
meets at 12 noon each Tuesday at Denny’s restaurant on RosemeadBlulevard. To find out more about Kiwanis, please phone JerryJambazian at (626) 286-2444.
Visit the Kiwanis Web site at www.templecitykiwanis.org
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Cloverly Elementary SchoolThe Kiwanis Club of Temple City honored Amaya Salas and
Noah Granger, two outstanding students from Cloverly Elemen-tary School, Feb. 4. Attending with the students were Cloverlyteacher 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 sisterand enjoys playing the flute and guitar, ice skating, soccer, gym-nastics, and reading. Amaya said the best things about Cloverlyare “the sixth grade electives, fun activities, PTA and studentcouncil, the kind and friendly students that welcomed me as anew student from Upland.” The best thing that ever happened toAmaya was being on the Honor Roll at her former school. Amaya’sgoals are to stop animal and child abuse, build a shelter for chil-dren, get straight A’s, to have better reading comprehension, and
to get into Stanford or Yale for the studyof medicine.
Noah, 11, is in Ms. Carlson’s class. Hehas an older brother and enjoys playingbaseball, Minecraft, fantasy baseball,and going on roller coasters. Noah saidthe best things about Cloverly are thehelpful and nice teachers, clubs, activi-ties, student council, spirit rallies, andlunch on the lawn.” Noah said the bestthing that ever happened to him washaving the time of his life on the Heri-tage Trip. Noah’s goals are to make citiessafer, build an amusement park with lotsof roller coasters, get all A’s, and win theTemple City Little League Champion-ship.
Emperor Elementary SchoolThe Kiwanis Club of Temple City honored Casey Chenh, Isaac
Haynes, and Tiffany Hsieh, three outstanding students fromEmperor Elementary School, Feb. 11. Attending with the studentswas Emperor teacher Miss Mary Ann Parrille, shown in the photoabove.
Casey, 11, is in Miss Parrille’s class. She has a younger brotherand enjoys playing golf and cooking cakes. Casey said the bestthings about Emperor are “my friends, the playground, and awe-some teachers.” The best thing that ever happened to Casey washaving a photo taken with swimmer Michael Phelps. Her goalsare to build a mind-reading machine, get good grades, to hugPresident Obama, and go to a women’s golf championship.
Isaac, 11, is in Mrs. Scanlan’s class. He has a younger sisterand enjoys playing soccer, camping, learning about astronomyand the cosmos, and visiting Yellowstone National Park. Isaacsaid the best things about Emperor are “my loyal classmates,awesome computer lab, and the Principal.” If Isaac could buildone thing it would be a shoe that could change shape and shiftinto any boot, cleat, sandal, or sneaker. His goals are to attendCal Tech, have his first job at Starbucks or a carwash, and to readas much as he can.
Tiffany, 12, is in Mr. Giangregorio’s class. She has a youngerbrother and enjoys dancing. Tiffany said the best things aboutEmperor are my awesome homeroom teacher Mr. G, my friends,and my teachers Miss Parrille, and Mrs. Scanlan.” Her goals areto have world peace, build a school for disabled kids in Africa,get straight A’s, go to college, and have great health for her familyand friends.
Dr. Sears Learning CenterThe 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 Acevedoand 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 sis-ters and enjoys working out, playing football, and being with hisfriends at the park. Anthony said the best things about The Learn-ing Center are “my teachers, friends, and the great environment.”The best thing that ever happened was going to Knott’s Berry Farmwith his family. If he could change one thing it would be to havekids stay in school and accomplish their goals. His goals are builda car that flies, become a clothing designer, graduate from highschool, and produce a music video.
Longden Elementary SchoolThe Kiwanis Club of Temple City honored Sara Amin, Wesley
Ha, and Mark Erstad, Jr., three outstanding students from LongdenElementary School, Jan. 28. Attending with the students was theirteacher Ms. Karen Chang, shown in the photo above.
Sara, 12 years, has an older sister. She enjoys music, eatingcookies, Girls on the Run, and meeting new people. Sara said thebest things about Longden are “the nice teachers, the fun thingsto do, and they have a program for everything.” The best thingthat ever happened to Sara was when her friend came from Egyptand surprised her. Her goals are to read more books, respect ev-eryone, 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 usinghis laptop. Wesley said the best things about Longden are “thefriendly teachers, supportive staff, and friendly students.” Wesleysaid the best thing that ever happened to him was coming to Cali-fornia from Indiana. Goals are to change the way people look atlife, build a teleportation device, travel the world, learn many dif-ferent languages, and to become a scientist.
Mark, 11, has two sisters. He enjoys playing baseball, videogames, and hanging out with his friends. Mark said the best thingsabout Longden are “my friends, the great teachers, fun events andprojects.” The best thing that ever happened to Mark was whenhe was told he was cancer free when he was nine years old. Hisgoals are to end all wars, build a time machine to fix mistakes,graduate high school, get into a good college like USC, and to be-come a major league baseball player.
[email protected] www.templecitychamber.com 11AMARCH • 2014 • TEMPLE CITY LIFE
FAMILY MEMBERS OF TEMPLE CITY RESIDENTS, SERVING THE U.S.A.To update information, phone Sharon Johnson at 626-285-5852.
Air ForceNathan AlfanoMark AndrewsSusie AndrewsKevin BatemanShane BergerNicholas BreniserPhilip BridgeAnthony CambongaSteven ChiccaBrenda ComstockEdward Lee ConnorsJacqueline CriderMark D. CurryKimberly DiehlJose FloresBeau GardnerSteven GroeszJames M. HallerJames HerndonCatherine Hight (Reserve)Brett HommersonPatrick J. HortonDaniel JimenezAndrew KatzGeoffrey C. LewisSteven X. LiGeorge LopezDavid LuceroJason MacyJoseph MaierJeremiah J. PolkChristopher PorterNicholas RichardsLiezl-Anne SarteHolly SeltmanHenry Ten NapelUlbert TugungChristine A. Van Der Paul
ArmyMichael R. AcostaJeremy AlbrightJesse AldanaRobert ArceoKyle AspaturianKevin BanksErine BeckNoah J. BeltranLeon T. ButlerBrenden ByrnesGabriel A. CampiranJose Caoili IVColin D. CareXavier CassalMaria F. ChatfieldGabriel ChicoMark Y. ChingNellie ClarosMatt DeurmeierLeonardo D. GarciaNathanael GonzalezRobert GoodLouie GuanDan HartJose HerreraD. Jeff HudsonTom IarossiCherrie KeanSung Min KimChristopher KlineJames A. KonoskeBryan LawCarolyn LeBerthonPhilip LeeCarol A. LimaDenise LloydAbraham LopezDarlene LuevanoLorenzo LuevanoSean M. MeehanKareem MeleikaLarry P. MullalyGreg NeaderbaomerAndrew E. NervoNam Hoang NguyenNicolette O’ConnorMatthew OberlanderDominic OroDavid PepperAlex Kuzma PerenishkoRobert E. PercyJames PritchetRobert Aaron PughDavid RivasMartin J. RodelaChristopher SchulzeScott SheproDebra SinnottMichael SinnottDanny StaceyMatthew Steyart * KIARobert Thomas SteyartClayton TaylorMark TsunokaiS. Brian UlmerHenry ValenzuelaAtanasio VieraChristopher WallerFrank WangBradley E. Welsster IIRobert M. WinovitchJacque Wood-Kornelas
Coast GuardEric ConwayDavid & Dee Sasse
TEMPLE CITYSALUTES
MarinesFrancisco AcevedoSteven D. AcevedoGarrett AguirreJohn AndressBrent AnglinArthur R. Baker IIIJason BestpitchMilton CabreraH. Joseph Camerano, Jr.Aaron CardenasJames CardenasJustin ChavezRobbie ColemanStacey CortezAmos DeinesJames EarhartDakota EricksonNicole FaraciSteven FerraraJohn Paul FloresNicholas GaryDerek W. GoodwinEvan GuyantJoshua N. HarrisStacey J. HarrisBrett Alan HascallJakob HightDavid C. HillNoah HillbrunerDelbert KelleyBen KirbyTracy KirbyJonathan KlineJesse L. KlotzClint W. KuhnNeil LaSalaRichard LanderosJordan L. LawWilliam T. LehreCharles LiuBrian LoJames M. Loiacano Jr.Joey L. LunaTony MannarelliKevin C. ManningBrent MarstonJohn MartoranaNicole L. McCartneySteven G. McMurrayShawn OpalWesley PackStephen PalettaThomas PalettaWyatt A. ReneerGlen ReukemaJason ReukemaJonathan RushAlfonso SalazarStephen SandersonJerad SperalElizabeth R. StaufferLeo TjoakroMichael TurrellCheri Wood-AnciauxRyan YnzunzaRobert Ynzunza
National GuardChristopher B. ParsonKelly Porter
NavyThomas H. AllenBrett AltDarren BrownDaniel ChavezEric CokerJeremy CollettJustin DownerCynthia Nash GanttLisa M. GunnKevin HaynesRogelio HermosilloShanee HermosilloTori JamesDustin N. KlotzAdrien Yi Qian LiKelvin LiJuan Gabriel MagniF. Spencer MajorErick MarkmanDavid MartinezBrian R. MeadenAriana J. MedinaJennifer NorthcuttEugene ParraGuy RauterkranzJennifer RautenkranzRobb RudluffStuart SaxonAndrew StropleChristopher SweetMichael TerrenalDavid VirayKevin WhiteLeo E. Wright II
Temple City Patriotic News
Honoringthose whoprotect us24/7/365
By Monique WeilandThe Blue Star Banner Pro-
gram recognizes two new mem-bers to our roster of militarypersonnel connected to TempleCity: Justin Chavez joined theUS Marine Corp and Kelvin Lijoined the Navy.
Another officer with ties toTemple City, Major NathanAlfano, grandson of PhyllisAlfano, received one of the BlueStar Christmas boxes and calledSharon Johnson to let her knowhow much he appreciated itscontents, especially the hand-made cards from Cloverly andEmperor Elementary schools.
He asked Ms. Johnson to callthe schools to thank them fortheir creative cards and notesand to let them know howmuch he enjoyed them andtheir talents. Major Alfano pre-sented the Blue Star BannerProgram with a special Ameri-can flag that had been flown
Blue Star group salutes Justin Chavez, Kevin Li
aboard an MC 138 CombatTalon II during a mission origi-nating from a base in Afghani-stan; all returned home safelythat day. The flag came toTemple City with a certificate ofappreciation for the Blue StarBanner program which is ondisplay during the semi-annualrecognition dinners.
It becomes a family affairwhen a son, daughter, or grand-children join a branch of themilitary; it binds them in patri-otic pride, worry for their as-
signment, and an outpouring oflove and respect for their com-mitment to our freedom. It canbe a family tradition as in thecase of Derek Goodwin whochose to join the Marines be-cause his step-father, JimLaBerthon, had been a Marine.
If you are interested in sup-porting the Blue Star Bannerprogram, upcoming events in-clude the annual rummage salein May and program in June.For more information, contactMs. Johnson at 626-285-5852.
Smiles for LifeWhen teeth-whitening
débuted back around 1990, wetried it out on friends, family,and team members (Shucks,most of mi famiglia had alreadysurvived my early clinical for-ays in dental school.)
And yeah, at first, I thoughtteeth-whitening was pretty su-perficial stuff. But before long,I changed my mind. Teeth-whitening was a slam-dunk; itworked and it was safe.
I had no idea where whiter,brighter smiles would lead. Butbecause of teeth-whitening, wedetected oral pre-cancers, diag-nosed periodontal disease, andscreened for hypertension.
Patients reconnected withoral health; we even saved a fewlives. But we were clueless abouthow many lives we could touch.
March 1 begins our sixteenthyear with Smiles for Life (SFL.)With the support of CrownCouncil and Ultradent Prod-ucts, through June, we’ll be pro-viding teeth-whitening for pa-tients at reduced fees with allthe proceeds going to charityand helping sick, disabled, anddisadvantaged children.
Since 1998, Crown Councilpractices have raised more than$30 million.
Today, half of the funds aredistributed through the CrownCouncil to charitable organiza-tions like St. Jude Children’sResearch Hospital and KidsCancer Care Foundation. Andthe other half of the proceedsgo to a local organization cho-sen by the participating dentalpractice.
This year, we’ll be looking tocreate whiter, brighter, flashiersmiles while we raise funds forour own local/national/globaltreasure, City of Hope.
In 2013, our practice lost thelaughter, spirit, and love ofsome amazing friends and fam-ily. We do hold a grudge.
And what better ally existsthan the City of Hope whenholding cancer accountable?
Please give yourself theSoCal smile you deserve. Andwhy not give yourself some-thing fulfilling to smile about?
To connect with a participat-ing dental practice, pleasephone us at 626-285-3161 orCrown Council at 800-276-9658.
Jack Von Bulow, DDS wasnamed Top Dentist by PasadenaMagazine (2011-2013). TempleCity Dental Care is located at9929 East Las Tunas Drive,Temple City, CA 91780. For acomplimentary consultation,phone 626-285-3161 or go towww.templecitydental.com.
MakingDentistry Fun
By Jack Von Bulow, D.D.S.
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 HarvardUniversity’s School of Public Health in Boston, to complete a Ph.D.in Biological Sciences in Public Health. He will graduate from Or-egon State University on June 14, 2014 with an Honors Bachelor ofScience degree in Toxicology.
Times Higher Education, powered by Reuters news agency, ranksHarvard University as No. 1 in the world for best graduate schoolsin life sciences.
For his honors thesis, Cory studied how a specific flame retar-dant chemical that is prevalent in the environment may cause de-velopmental toxicity. He looked at what the chemical does in liv-ing organisms by using different molecular biology techniques.
His soon-to-be published article is entitled, “Mono-substitutedIsopropylated Triaryl Phosphate, a Major Component of Firemaster550, is an AHR Agonist that Exhibits AHR-IndependentCardiotoxicity in Zebrafish.”
Cory Gerlach, a 2005 Dr. DougSears Learning Center graduate,is headed to Harvard.
12A TEMPLE CITY LIFE • MARCH • 2014 [email protected]
Valley Community ChurchPastor Gary Clouse3039 Santa Anita Ave., El Monte, Ca 91733626-443-3063www.myvcc.orgFriday Spanish Service 7:30 p.m.Sunday Worship Service 9 a.m. & 11 a.m.Wednesday Worship Service 7 p.m.Spanish Translation Available (11 a.m. service only)
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, 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.
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 ChurchHeather Williams, 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 eve-nings. 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 ChristJonathon 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
Bethlehem Lutheran ChurchPastor Frank Wang5319 N. Halifax, TC626-444-2754www.blctemplecity.comWorship: English at 9:30 a.m. Mandarin at 11 a.m.
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.
San Gabriel Mission Catholic ChurchFr. Bruce Wellems, CMF, Pastor428 South Mission Dr., San Gabriel 91776626-457-3035 –– www.sangabrielmissionchurch.orgWeekday Masses6:30 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., 11:15a.m., 5 p.m.; (Spanish) 9:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 7 p.m.;(Vietnamese) 3 p.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
New Hope Church (PCUSA)David Pak, PastorMariko Yanagihara, Associate Pastor700 S. Rosemead Blvd.Pasadena, CA 91107-5613449-8644 (English) • 577-0191 (Korean)[email protected] Web Site: nhcpcusa.orgSunday: 8 a.m. • 11:15 a.m. Korean Worship9:30 a.m./ 1:30 p.m. English Worship
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
The St. Luke Parish 27thAnnual Fiesta, April 25-27,will host an expanded bou-tique and craft fair on allthree days of the popularcommunity event. Craftvendor space is now avail-able for purchase, alongwith space in the generalexhibitor area and at the carshow.
The fiesta features a foodcourt, car show (Saturday),boutique and craft fair,plant booth, carnival gamesand rides, live entertain-ment, a beer garden, and anexpo area.
The boutique and craftfair will feature the manyhandcrafted and boutiquestyle items that are createdand donated by parishio-ners, in addition to showcasing the talents of craft andboutique vendors in the area. Vendors can purchase spacefor all three days or just Saturday and Sunday ($135 forFriday-Sunday/$125 for Saturday and Sunday).
Exhibitor/vendor space is also available on Saturdayand Sunday in the expo area ($125 for Saturday and Sun-day/$100 for Saturday or Sunday) and at the car show onSaturday ($30-$60) for companies that want to showcasetheir products and services.
Space is limited in all areas and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Additionally, sponsorship pack-ages range from $25 to $1,000 and in-kind donation spon-sorships are welcomed.
Registration for the car show is now open. Fee is $20per entry; includes t-shirt and dash plaque. Prizes will beawarded. Unlimited ride wristbands will be available soon
St. Luke Fiesta boutique open to vendors;general exhibitor space also available
in the Parish Office, along with pre-sale priced ride tick-ets.
As host to more than 10,000 Greater San Gabriel Valleyresidents, the even ts is the parish’s main fundraiser withproceeds directed toward parish and elementary schoolmaintenance needs.
The parish is also sponsoring a grand prize raffle (firstprize: $7,500 cash) and a mega 50/50 cash raffle (winnercould receive up to $5,000; $2,500 guaranteed). Raffle tick-ets can be purchased at the St. Luke Parish Office, locatedat 5605 Cloverly Ave., Temple City, or at the fiesta (held atthe parish) until sold out. Admission is free.
For more information, phone the Parish Office at 626-291-5900 or visit www.stluketemplecity.org. Like“StLukeParishFiestaTC” on Facebook.
Plan to join the fun and participate. Phone 626-291-5900 for information.
Knights of Columbus to host 26thannual fish dinner for lenten season
The Knights of Columbus Council No. 9128 of St.Luke’s Catholic Church will host their 26th annual fishdinners during the coming lenten season. The dinnerswill consist of choices of baked salmon, baked potato,medley vegetables, coleslaw salad, freshly baked dinnerroll, cake or pudding for dessert, with coffee or punchincluded. Diners are requested to bring a donation ofone can of food for our sister organization, St. VincentDe Paul’s Food Pantry for the needy.
The dinner prices are $11 for adults, $10 for seniors65+ and $7 for children aged 7-14. For children aged sixand under, there is a special $2 dinner consisting of maca-roni and cheese, coleslaw, freshly baked dinner roll andcake 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. BirchMemorial Center. Everyone is welcome. There is plentyof seating and parking. Disabled facilities are available.
For more information, phone Don Abraham at 626-285-9030. St. Luke’s Catholic Church is located at 5605Cloverly Ave., Temple City.
Learn how to protect elders fromfraud and abuse at free seminar
The Central San Gabriel Mission Area of the UnitedMethodist Church invites you to a presentation on El-der Fraud and Elder Abuse from 10 a.m. - 12 noon, Sat-urday, March 15, at the First United Methodist Churchof Temple City, 5957 Golden West Ave., Temple City.
Protect yourself and your loved ones from those whowould hurt them and/or steal from them. Be aware ofthe current scams and “deals” that are too good to betrue. Know what signs to look for that mean a person isbeing abused. It is important to be aware of the dangersthat are out there and how best to avoid them. TheTemple City Sheriff ’s Department will share their knowl-edge and answer your questions at this informative meet-ing.
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AACUPUNCTURE
Prestige IntegrativeHealth CenterDenny Chiu, D.C.5553 Rosemead Blvd.626-286-5800
ACCOUNTING &BOOKKEEPING
ChubizWalter Chu2017 El Sereno Ave.Arcadia, CA [email protected] First Tax &Financial ServicesNatalie Lee, EA9067 Las Tunas [email protected] Bookkeeping ServiceKathleen Chambers, EA9633 Las Tunas [email protected] Dondlinger & AssociatesJim Dondlinger5819 Temple City Blvd.626-287-0903
ADVERTISING &MARKETING
Mid Valley NewsClarke Moseley11401 Valley Blvd. Ste. 200BEl Monte 91731626 443-1753 or [email protected] Chamber of CommerceTC Life9050 Las Tunas Dr.626-286-3101The Service AdvisorsVerena Somer626-862-6576
ANTIQUEJambhala Antique & Jewelry, Inc.Ronald Wang9611 Las Tunas Dr.626-237-0168Fax [email protected]
ART GALLERYMin 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 Corporation333 North Santa Anita Ave., Suite 8Arcadia, 91006626-284-9003626-284-9724 - [email protected] HernandezEH Financial Group, Inc.419 S. Mission Dr.San Gabriel 91776626-943-8833John L. Shaw, Attorney5816 Temple City Blvd.626-286-3710Kien C. Tiet, Attorney4808 Baldwin, Ste. [email protected] Tyre Agency, Inc.Tony J. Tyre, AttorneySteven S. Tyre, CPA5703 Temple City Blvd.626-285-7033626-309-9753 faxRob Uriostegui, Attorney9631 Las Tunas Drive, B2626-862-4777www.LawyerRob.comDeacon Zhang, AttorneyDaqin (Deacon) Zhang, Esq.150 N. Santa Anita Ave. Suite 300Arcadia, CA 91006626-821-1882Fax [email protected]
AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRA1 Automotive Service, Inc.8803 E. Las TunasSan Gabriel 91776626-286-8277City AutomotiveGerald Blayney4700 Miller Dr. A626-443-8288
Dickson Motor Service, Inc.Towing, Propane and Auto RepairDiane & Edward Oberlander220 E. Agostino Rd.San Gabriel 91776626-287-9951Ken’s Tow Service, Inc.Chuck Palazzolo9350 Lower Azusa Rd.626-579-3400Lima Auto RepairMike Bruni4500 N. Rosemead Blvd.Rosemead 91770626-287-7955
BBANKING & FINANCE
Foothill Credit UnionStacy ArenaP.O. Box 660130Arcadia 91066-0130626-445-0950Industrial and CommercialBank of China (USA) NASammy Kwok5773 N. Rosemead Blvd.626-656-8888Wells Fargo Bank9635 Las Tunas Dr.626-237-5060
BEAUTY, HAIR& BEAUTY SUPPLY
Coe’s Coiffures5820 Temple City Blvd.626-286-5931Melody Skin CareMelody Huang5727 Sultana Ave.626-286-2889melody@melodyskincare.comwww.melodyskincare.comPHD, Professional Hair DesignersMichael Lee, President9103 Las Tunas [email protected]
BICYCLESTemple City Bike ShopJohn “JJ” Spielmann, Jr.9628 East Las Tunas [email protected]
BUSINESS CONSULTINGMyra D. LopezBusiness Consultant1012 W. Beverly Blvd. Ste 876Montebello 90640323-869-8867
BUSINESS PROPERTYOWNER
Manhattan DevelopmentManhattan Development Co.Randy Wang1005 Las Tunas Drive 505San Gabriel [email protected]
CCARPET
Affiliated Carpet & FlooringGene & Jeff Klein9020 Las Tunas Dr.626-287-0581KJ & M Carpet918 S. Myrtle Ave.Monrovia 91016626-358-7400M&B Carpet SuppliersCarpet OneMel North and Barbara Fields9324 Lower Azusa Rd.626-443-2744
CHIROPRACTICChiropractic Office of TCDr. John Gutierrez, DC9511 Las Tunas Dr.626-309-0640drjohngutierrezchiropractor@yahoo.comwww.drjohngutierrezchiro.comPrestige IntegrativeHealth CenterDenny Chiu, D.C.5553 Rosemead Blvd.626-286-5800Trinity ChiropracticGabriel Marichi9130 Las Tunas Dr.626-695-3395
CHURCHESHOUSE OF WORSHIP
Bethlehem Lutheran ChurchPastor Frank Wang5319 N. Halifax626-444-2754www.blctemplecity.comThe Bridge Christian FellowshipBruce LaRue8925 Ardendale Ave.San Gabriel [email protected]
Chapel of RosesJohn and Pearl Northcott61 North Hill Ave.Pasadena [email protected] of ChristDarrell Kelty9468 Broadway626-285-4500Faith United Methodist ChurchMathew Chong5957 Golden West626-286-3129First Baptist Church of TCJim Walden, Senior Pastor6019 Baldwin Ave.626-286-3125www.templecitybaptist.orgFirst Lutheran Church9123 Broadway626-287-0968First United Methodist ChurchDavid Palmer, Pastor5957 Golden [email protected] Churchof the NazareneCharles Lin, Senior Pastor9953 Las Tunas Dr.(626)285-3832 | www.go2icon.orgNew Hope Church700 South Rosemead Blvd.Pasadena, CA [email protected] Gabriel MissionFr. Bruce Wellems, CMF, Pastor4285 Mission Dr.San Gabriel 91776626-457-3035(626) 457-3035San Gabriel Community ChurchSteve Balentine, Pastor117 N. Pine St.San Gabriel, CA [email protected]. Luke Catholic Church5605 Cloverly Ave.626-291-5900www.stluketemplecity.orgSpiritual Assembly ofthe Baha’is of TC1-800-22UNITEP.O. Box [email protected] Community ChurchAndrew Kikkert, Pastor9642 E. Live Oak Ave.626-287-6120TC Christian Church(Disciples of Christ)Dr. Bryce Gayhart, Pastor9723 Garibaldi [email protected] Church of ChristJonathon Hinckley, Minister5272 Sereno Dr.626-286-6676Trinity Lutheran ChurchRev. Edwin H. McGee III6868 N. San Gabriel Blvd.San Gabriel 91776626-287-6151Westminster Presby. ChurchRev. Heather Williams, Pastor9642 Live Oak [email protected]
COFFEE & TEA HOUSESCafé RouleMegan Pan9153 Las Tunas Dr.626-872-1188Starbucks5705 N. Rosemead Blvd.626-614-8004The Tea Station9578 Las Tunas Dr.626-291-5688
CPA & TAX PREPARERSDanny Cheung, CPA9077 Las Tunas Dr.626-237-0900The Tyre Agency, Inc.Steven S. Tyre, CPATony J. Tyre, Attorney5703 Temple City Blvd.626-285-7033626-309-9753 fax
CLOTHING,UNIFORMS, RENTALS
CKW School Uniforms& Scrubs9668 Las Tunas Dr.626-287-1994
COMPUTER CONSULTINGJoAnn CareyComputer Consulting andQuickBooks’s Instruction6649 Cloverly [email protected]
CONVENIENCE STORES7–Eleven6262 Rosemead Blvd.Adriana Pickens626-292-5834
CONSTRUCTIONHOME BUILDING
Dan Mikolasko Construction5118 CalmviewBaldwin Park, 91706Office number 626-338-0244Cell 626-716-2273
CONVALESCENTBaldwin GardensNursing Center10786 Live Oak626-447-3553
TEMPLE CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUYERS GUIDEUnless otherwise indicated, all business
directory addresses are for:Temple City, CA 91780
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El Monte ConvalescentHospitalJesse Telles4096 Easy St.El Monte 91731626-442-1500Santa AnitaConvalescent Hospital5522 Gracewood Ave.626-579-0310
CUSTOM FRAMINGMin W. Fine Art & SchoolMin Wang9908 Las Tunas Dr. Unit [email protected]
DDANCE
Shin Dance Academy Inc.Oscar Bustamante5839 Temple City Blvd.626-286-1200 [email protected]
DAYCARE & PRESCHOOLArk Christian Academy, Inc.Grace Wu, Director6539 Rosemead Blvd.San Gabriel 91775626-287-8321Pacific Friends SchoolKellie McKinley6210 Temple City Blvd.626-287-6880Planet PreschoolJudy Huie Mena4977 Santa Anita [email protected] PreschoolCyndi Halton9723 Garibaldi626-285-9223Sonshine House PreschoolTheresa Chessir9141 E. Broadway626-285-3380TC Christian PreschoolCarol Burns6019 Baldwin Ave.626-286-0042
DENTAL OFFICESAlhambra DentalJohn Chao, DDS100 S. First St.Alhambra 91801626-308-9104Anthony Euredjian, DDS9517 Las TunasTemple City, CA [email protected] Fong, D.D.S.9909 Las Tunas Dr.626-286-7151Lad Family DentistryChiman Lad, D.D.S.Sunjay Lad, D.D.S.5813 Temple City Blvd.626-287-4094www.drlad.comTai Mao, DDS. Inc9925 Las Tunas Dr.626-286-3033Robert Shima, D.D.S.9929 Las Tunas Dr.626-285-4577San Gabriel ValleyFamily Dental GroupJoseph Rosenberg, DDS6503 N. Rosemead Blvd.San Gabriel 91775626-286-2156TC Dental CareJack Von Bulow, D.D.S.9929 Las Tunas [email protected]
EEDUCATION
Alpha ScienceEducational Institute9465 Las Tunas Dr.626-614-0931Apex Education CenterWai Lai5570 North Rosemead [email protected] Christian Academy, Inc.Grace Wu, Director6539 Rosemead Blvd.San Gabriel 91775626-287-8321Bricks 4 KidzChris Lam, President9908 Las Tunas Dr.626-319-7808
California Institute ofAdvanced ManagementJennie Ta9550 Flair Dr. 500El Monte, CA [email protected] Donofrio348 East Foothill Blvd.Arcadia [email protected]. Doug Sears Learning CenterStephen Edo9229 Pentland626-548-5000First Lutheran SchoolRichard Swanson9123 Broadway626-287-0968Min W. Fine Art & SchoolMin Wang9908 Las Tunas Dr. Unit [email protected] Friends SchoolKellie McKinley6210 Temple City Blvd.626-287-6880San Gabriel Christian Schooland Community ChurchDiane Acosta117 N. PineSan Gabriel 91775626-287-0486St. Luke Catholic School (TK-8)Yvette Jefferys - Principal5521 N. Cloverly Ave.626-291-5959FAX 626-285-5367www.stluketemplecity.orgTC High SchoolAssociated Student BodyGayle Schaffer9501 E. Lemon626-548-5040TC Schools FoundationKathy Chambers9700 Las Tunas Dr.626-548-5000TC Unified School District9700 Las Tunas Dr.(626)[email protected] DoctorJoseph Smith615 Las Tunas Drive, Unit LArcadia, CA 91007626-254-0200Cell 626-399-1151Fax [email protected]
ELDER CARESincere Care Services, Inc.747 N. Lake Ave. Ste. DPasadena [email protected]
EMPLOYMENTCHOICESSJoe Donofrio348 East Foothill Blvd.Arcadia [email protected]
ENTERTAINMENT & MUSICIrwindale Event CenterBob Klein500 Speedway DriveIrwindale, CA 91706626-358-1100626-357-4227bob@irwindaleeventcenter.comwww.irwindalespeedway.comT. M. StudiosMobil D.J. Service & Entertainment626-286-3715
FFINANCIAL PLANNING
EH Financial Group, Inc.Emmy Hernandez419 S. Mission Dr.San Gabriel 91776626-943-8833Morgan StanleyGabriel Lynn, Financial Advisor301 N. Lake Ave., Penthouse SuitePasadena, CA 91101TEL: 626-683-4611FAX: [email protected]
FINGER PRINTINGS ‘N’ S Postal CenterAgnes Joshiakar5917 Oak Ave.626-285-7141
FLORISTSFanny's FlowersBruce Wataru, Fanny Wataru5947 Oak Ave.626-287-1653
GGROCERY SUPERMARKETS
Metro SupermarketDavid Ma4819 Temple City [email protected]’s Club4901 Santa Anita Ave.El Monte 91731626-652-6901Super A FoodsRichard Harb5595 Rosemead Blvd.626-248-0383Valu-MartKorey Khaledi6340 N. Rosemead Blvd.626-291-5969
HHEALTH & WELLNESS
Carey Business ServicesWellness Products &Square Foot GardeningJoAnn Carey6649 Cloverly [email protected] Alano ClubAA & Related 12 Step Meeting5934 Temple City Blvd.626-286-9975cheersalanoclub@earthlink.netwww.cheersalanoclub.orgMelody Skin CareMelody Huang5727 Sultana [email protected]
HEATINGAIR CONDITIONING
Air-Tro, Inc. (Cooling-Heating)John Helbing1630 Myrtle Ave.Monrovia 91016626-357-5311Connor AirWayne Connor4931 N. Encinita626-286-3157www.Connorair.com
HOME IMPROVEMENTAgosta Plumbing & HeatingBob Agosta5929 N. Oak Ave.626-286-9500Air-Tro, Inc. (Cooling-Heating)John Helbing1630 Myrtle Ave.Monrovia 91016626-357-5311Modern LightingMike Kowalski9034 Las Tunas Dr.626-286-7462
HOTELSDoubleTree Hotel Rosemead888 Montebello Blvd.Rosemead, CA 91770323-722-8800Sharon ColeySharon.coley@hilton.comlosangelesrosemead.doubletree.comHilton San GabrielJuli Costanzo225 West Valley Blvd.San Gabriel [email protected] Inn Express Pasadena3500 E. Colorado Blvd.Pasadena, 91107626-792-1363
IIMPORT/EXPORT
Ni-Star Worldwide, Inc.951 Arcadia Ave.San Gabriel, CA 91775Joanne Zhang626-286-9877626-237-0180 Fax [email protected]
INSURANCE,FINANCIAL ADVISOR
Fulcrum Insurance Center18725 East Gale Ave.Suite 220City of Industry, CA 91748Amanda [email protected] & BauermeisterInsuranceDaniel Holtzen455 North El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91101-1403626-574-1480www.holtzeninsurance.com
TEMPLE CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUYERS GUIDEThe Tyre Agency Life-Medical-Small Group-IndividualTony J. Tyre5703 Temple City Blvd.626-285-7033www.tyreinsuranceagency.com
JJEWELRY
Cal’s JewelersEddie Cebrowski5824 Temple City Blvd.626-286-7474Jambhala Antique & Jewelry,Inc.Ronald Wang9611 Las Tunas Dr.626-237-0168Fax [email protected]
LLAMPS, LIGHTING, SHADES
Modern LightingMike Kowalski9030-40 Las Tunas Dr.626-286-7462
LOCKSMITHLou’s Lock and KeyPat Kleman5954 Temple City Blvd.626-286-0142
MMANUFACTURING
Flexrake Hula HoRichard McGuire9620 Gidley St.626-443-4026
MARTIAL ARTSS.K. Tae Kwon Do School9569 Las Tunas [email protected]
MEDICAL SERVICESAmerican Medical ResponseAlex Mendoza5257 North Vincent Ave.Irwindale, CA [email protected]é Family Medicine Inc.Stella Chen5807 Temple City [email protected] Pacific Family CenterJennifer Li9353 East Valley Blvd.Rosemead 91770626-287-2988 ex [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.626-309-7600Methodist Hospital - Arcadia300 W. Huntington Dr.Arcadia 91006626-445-4441Pregnancy Help Center SGV5626 N. Rosemead Blvd.626-309-0788
MOLD & DISASTER REPAIRServpro of San GabrielAnnita Tran4961 Santa Anita Ave. #D626-478-0286626-478-0017 – [email protected]
MORTGAGE CO.California Consumer LendingVivian Chan and Michael Ly9124 Las Tunas [email protected]@cclfinance.com
MORTUARYPierce BrothersTurner & StevensEric B. DuBois1136 E. Las Tunas Dr.San Gabriel, Ca. 91775626-287-0595
MUSEUMTemple City Historical Museum5954 Kauffman Ave.626-451-0833Open 12-3 p.m. on1st and 3rd Sundays each month
NNEWSPAPERS &
MAGAZINESKan Zhong Guo Association5603 Temple City Blvd. Unit BYi Liu626-262-9302626-292-1826- [email protected]
Mid Valley NewsClarke Moseley11401 Valley Blvd. Ste. 2008El Monte 91731626 443-1753 or [email protected] City LifeTC Chamber of CommercePeter Choi9050 Las Tunas Dr.626-286-3101info@templecitychamber.orgwww.templecitychamber.org
NONPROFITAsian Youth Center (AYC)100 West Clary Ave.San Gabriel, CA 91776Kevin Lian626-309-0622626-309-0717 - [email protected] Star ProgramSharon Johnson626-285-5852CHOICESS348 East Foothill Blvd.Arcadia 91006626-359-3300Joe [email protected] of the TC LibraryManuir [email protected] Society of TCand Museum5954 Kauffman Ave.626-451-0833Northeast San Gabriel ValleyWorkSource CenterJack Ng2550 West Main St.Alhambra [email protected] TogetherCentral San GabrielP.O. Box 2059San Gabriel 91776San Gabriel JapaneseCommunity & Cultural Center5019 Encinita626-286-9850TCHS Vocal Arts Boosters9501 E. Lemon626-548-5053TC Schools FoundationNadine Wittry9700 Las Tunas Dr.626-548-5000
NOTARYFranklin J. Ruedel, EA, Corp.Franklin J. Ruedel626-286-9662Fax [email protected] ‘N’ S Postal CenterAgnes Joshiakar5917 Oak Ave.626-285-714
OOPTOMETRY
Bright iCare Optometry5810 Temple City Blvd.Lin Chiao626-287-9725626-287-9727 – [email protected] Square OptometryPaulina Han, O.D.5803 N. Rosemead Blvd.626-287-8505Derek Tong, O.D.Center for Vision DevelopmentOptometry2700 E. Foothill Blvd. Ste. 207Pasadena 91107626-578-9685www.tongvision.com
PPEST CONTROL
So Cal Termite SolutionsGlenn DuggerState License [email protected]
PET BOARDINGHeavenly Pet Resort, Inc.Gloria Landaverde5011 Encinita626-285-4441www.heavenlypetresort.com
PET CAREHeavenly Pet Resort, Inc.Gloria Landaverde5011 Encinita626-285-4441www.heavenlypetresort.comheavenlypetresort@yahoo.com
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TEMPLE CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUYERS GUIDESan Gabriel ValleyHumane SocietyPat Brayer851 East Grand Ave.San Gabriel 91776626-286-1159Fax: [email protected] Animal HospitalBruce Carlson, DVMCarol Johannsen-Crittenden, DVMNeil Bodie, DVM5406 Rosemead Blvd.San Gabriel 91775626-287-1173
PHOTOGRAPHYGP Wedding & Photo StudioHerbert Chan9636 Las Tunas Dr.626-284-8961Best Photo BoothsRon Jacobs – President/Owner3579 E. Foothill Blvd. #133Pasadena CA [email protected]
PHYSICAL THERAPYTurning Point Physical Therapy9627 Las Tunas Dr.626-292-1793Yonemoto Physical TherapySheila Yonemoto, P.T.55 S. Raymond Ave. 100Alhambra, CA 91801626-576-0591www.yonemoto.com
PHYSICIANSAreté Family Medicine Inc.Stella Chen5807 Temple City [email protected] Medical AssociatesDr. Francisco Rodriguez330 West Las Tunas Dr. Ste. 1San Gabriel, CA 91776626-289-0400info@dreamweavermedicalassociates.comwww.dreamweavermedicalassociates.comHealth Care Partners9810 Las Tunas Dr.626-309-7600
PLUMBINGAgosta Plumbing & Heating5929 Oak Ave.626-286-9500Gorham Plumbing5812 Temple City Blvd. 417John Gorham626-625-5205
POSTAL CENTERS ‘N’ S Postal CenterAgnes Joshiakar5917 Oak Ave.626-285-7141
PRINTINGRPM Printing, LLCMike Richey4983 Santa Anita Ave.626-448-9169
PROPERTY MANAGEMENTCALAC InvestmentsSusan Lew(858) 565-8333George M. Arnerich626-287-7025626-222-6201Planet PreschoolJudy Huie Mena4977 Santa Anita [email protected] & S Associates310-479-7669
PUBLIC SERVICESCity of Temple City9701 Las Tunas Dr.626-285-2171www.ci.temple-city.ca.usLos Angeles County LibraryJing Li5939 Golden West626-285-2136www.colapublib.orgTC Chamber of Commerce9050 Las Tunas Dr.626-286-3101info@templecitychamber.orgwww.templecitychamber.orgU.S. Post Office5940 Oak Ave.(800) 275-8777www.usps.comWest S.G.V. ConsortiumDBA Career PartnersMirna Delira-Lopez3505 Hart Ave.Rosemead 91770626-572-7272 ext. [email protected]
RREAL ESTATE
American Heritage RealtorsCecelia Rudar, Broker626-445-3000 (voice)626-286--6295 (fax)[email protected] Associationof RealtorsAndrew Cooper601 S. First Ave.Arcadia 91006626-446-2115Bodkin Co. RealtyBob Bodkin5912 Encinita626-285-9991Century 21 Ludecke2624 Doray CircleMonrovia, CA 91016Linda Jo Pyle, [email protected] Realty, Inc.Herman WongRealtor Associate5401 Baldwin Ave.626-292-7007www.grandmarkrealty.netgrandmarkrealty@aol.comIRN Realty556 W. Las Tunas DriveSuite 101Arcadia, CA 91007Amanda Lam626-447-5100626-372-5196– Direct [email protected]://sites.google.com/site/amandakarmalamJackson WongListing ConsultantJackson Wong1225 South Baldwin Ave.Arcadia, CA 91007Cell: 626-286-8168Text: 626-823-1032Fax: 626-286-1881Jacksonwong2@yahoo.comwww.templecitylistings.comKeller Williams RealtyHelen Chen Marston317 East Foothill Blvd. 205Arcadia 91006Cell – 626-353-9665Office – 626-386-7888Helen@helensrealestate.comwww.helensrealestate.comRita PadillaRealtor AssociateDilbeck Real Estate8 E. Foothill Blvd.Arcadia 91006626-462-2460Team NuVision, RealtorsRudy Kusuma1024 E. Valley Blvd.Alhambra [email protected] San Gabriel ValleyAssociation of Realtors1039 E. Valley Blvd. Ste 205BSan Gabriel 91776626-288-6212www.wsgvar.comYunicorn LendingRichard Wang9611 Las Tunas Dr.626-789-3199Fax [email protected]
RESTAURANTSApplebee’s Restaurant5701 N. Rosemead Blvd.Carolyn BifoneMarketing Dept.Tel-714-671-0772 x231Beard Papa’s Cafe Arcadia860 S. Baldwin Ave.Arcadia, CA 91007Weng [email protected]é RouleMegan Pan9153 Las Tunas Dr.626-872-1188Clearman’s GalleyDrew Hopkins7215 N. Rosemead Blvd.San Gabriel 91775626-286-9402Clearman’s North Woods Inn7247 N. Rosemead Blvd.San Gabriel 91775626-286-8284El Ruizenor GrillNorma PerezVincent Ruiz5818 Temple City [email protected]
Guppy HouseDavid Li5743 Rosemead [email protected] HatDave Smith5505 Rosemead Blvd.626-292-1000McDonald’s9831 Las Tunas Dr.626-292-1711Rose Donuts/Sandwiches/YogurtCharles Yip6276 N. Rosemead Blvd.626-287-1488Starbucks5705 N. Rosemead Blvd.626-614-8004Subway 43179441 Las Tunas Dr.285-7280Sushi In The BoxAlex Chuang5927 Cloverly Ave.626-286-5786The Tea Station9578 Las Tunas Dr.626-291-5688UR Space9619 Las Tunas DriveMichael [email protected]
RETAIL7-Eleven6262 Rosemead Blvd.626-292-5834Aqua VapeJacqueline Hsu9678 Las Tunas [email protected] Photo BoothsRon Jacobs – President/Owner3579 E. Foothill Blvd. #133Pasadena CA [email protected] 4 KidzChris Lam, President9908 Las Tunas Dr.626-319-7808Cal’s JewelersEddie Cebrowski5824 Temple City Blvd.626-286-7474Direct TV EM ServicesElia Maalouf626-243-3645 or 866-706-3178www.swapmeetprices.comMin W. Fine Art & SchoolMin Wang9908 Las Tunas Dr. Unit [email protected] LightingMike Kowalski9034 Las Tunas Dr.626-286-7462Office Depot5533 Rosemead Blvd.Temple City, CA 91780626-309-7594www.officedepot.comSam’s Club4901 Santa Anita Ave.El Monte 91731626-652-6901Superior Furniture1001 South San Gabriel Blvd.San Gabriel, CA 91776Binh Lam626-292-1301626-292-1314 – [email protected] City Bike ShopJohn “JJ” Spielmann, Jr.9628 East Las Tunas [email protected]
ROOFINGB & G RoofingJunior Guy4930 Arden Drive626-679-1284TRS RoofingThe Roofing SpecialistLouie Rios and Amanda Sanchez5812 Temple City Blvd., Ste. [email protected]
SSECURITY SERVICES
San Marino SecurityPhil Raacke2405 Huntington Dr.San Marino 91108626-285-7778
SECURITY GUARD SERVICECity Security Company, Inc.Robert Rysdon430 South Garfield Ave., Ste. 401Alhambra, CA 91801TEL: 626-458-2325FAX: [email protected]
SERVICE CLUBSKiwanis Club of TCJerry Backstrom, PresidentP.O. Box 156626-286-2444
SPORTSTC AmateurSoftball AssociationMargaret HealyP.O. Box 931909-720-3841JAL TennisJoselito Lasin 626-789-6453Play Smarter Basketball ClassesRichard Marquis626-482-8267marquis@playsmarterclasses.comwww.playsmarterclasses.comTC Youth Football & CheerJavier Sotelo1142 West Louisa Ave.West Covina, CA [email protected]
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H&R BlockRobert Best5781 Rosemead [email protected] First Tax &Financial ServicesNatalie Lee, EA9067 Las Tunas [email protected] Bookkeeping ServicesKathleen Chambers, EA9633 Las Tunas [email protected] Dondlinger & Assoc.5819 Temple City Blvd.626-287-0903Franklin J. Ruedel, EA, Corp.Franklin J. RuedelVoice 626-286-9662Fax [email protected] Tyre Agency, Inc.Steven S. Tyre, CPATony J. Tyre, Attorney at Law5703 Temple City Blvd.626-285-7033626-309-9753 fax
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TUXEDO RENTALFriar Tux Shop1000 S. Baldwin Ave.Arcadia 91007626-445-0540
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George’s Appliance RepairCharlie Mavaro5952 North Temple City [email protected]
VETERINARIAN SERVICESTC Animal HospitalBruce Carlson, DVMCarol Johannsen-Crittenden, DVMNeil Bodie, DVMSheeba Thomas, DVMLisa Nguyen,DVM5406 Rosemead Blvd.San Gabriel 91775626-287-1173
VIDEO & DIGITAL IMAGINGMyra D. LopezBusiness Consultant1012 W. Beverly Blvd. Ste. 876Montebello 90640323-869-8867
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Servpro of San GabrielAnnita Tran4961 Santa Anita Ave., Suite D626-478-0286626-478-0017 – [email protected]
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Scenes from the 70th Annual Camellia Festival
– Oh, the Books I Can Read –Feb. 21-23
Congresswoman Judy Chu joined dignitaries congratulating King Austin Bateman and Queen Ella Clinton andtheir 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 RoseClinton, Prince Grant Morrison Brown, Princess Emily Shivley, Judah Azariah Douglas, and Nicole Shih.
Miss Temple City and her Honor Court hosted the Camellia Royal Courtin the Chamber of Commerce Boardroom. Honor Court members in theback, from left, are Betty Wang and Anna Ger and Miss Temple City 2013Emily Cheng.
An American Flag honor guard of local members of the Boy Scouts of America led off the 70th AnnualCamellia Festival Parade, Saturday, Feb. 22.
The Royal Court in the parade was introduced by Banner Carriersfrom left Megha Shyama Arun, Jeremy Jeehyo Kim, Judah AzariahDouglas and Nicole Shih.
Festival Theme winner Aiden Garner.
The 70th Annual TempleCity Camellia Festival crownedAustin Bateman as King andElla Clinton as Queen at a spe-cial Coronation Ceremony onFriday, Jan. 31.
The Ceremony took place inthe Community Center at LiveOak Park where GeneralChairperson Dawn Tarin madethe announcement.
Passing on their crowns andcapes at the Coronation Cer-emony were last year’s Camel-lia Festival King ChristopherKoyamatsu and QueenGabriella Pedraza.
The Royal Court and Ban-ner Carriers, all first graders,were chosen from contestantswho participated in our annualPlay Day.
The Royal Court reignedover the 2014 Camellia Festi-
val that took place the week-end of February 21-23, andgreeted watchers along Las Tu-nas Drive at the parade Satur-day morning.
The Royal Court rode on aspecial float built just for themby the Temple City HighSchool Associated StudentBody.
The Royal Court includes:King Austin Bateman, QueenElla Clinton, Princess EmilyShivley, Princess IsabellaRealzola, Prince Grant Brownand Prince Jaden Joe.
The Banner Carriers, whocarry their Majesties RoyalBanner in the parade wereMegha Arun, Nichole Shih,Jeremy Kim and Judah Dou-glas.
At the Coronation, ThemeWinner Aiden Garner, a First
Grader at Emperor Elemen-tary, was assisted by the Ban-ner Carriers in announcingthis year’s festival theme: Oh,The Books I Can Read!
Ms. Tarin announced theGrand Marshal as LeUyenPham, a graduate of TempleCity High School. Ms. Phamhas authored and illustratedmore than 60 books and gar-nered many awards. Her illus-trations for books includeGod’s Dream, written by Arch-bishop Desmond Tutu and theNew York Times Bestsellingseries Freckleface Strawberry,written by Julianne Moore. Ms.Pham prepared a short videofor the event showcasing herartistic talent.
Festival Royalty
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King Austin BatemanQueen Ella Clinton
Photos by Peter Choi
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Scenes from the 70th Annual Camellia Festival Parade, Feb. 22
– Oh, the Books I Can Read –
The Honorary Grand Marshalswere Matt and Janet Smith, who havebeen involved in various endeavors inthe Temple City community for morethan 30 years. Notably, in December,Matt concluded his 15 years of serviceas a Board Member with the TempleCity Unified School District and Janethas served as PTA Board Member andPresident for several schools, severaltimes.
Kristi Ferntheil coordinated the en-tertainment for the evening with TheTemple City High School Small Dance
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70th Annual Temple City Camellia Festival
General Chairperson Dawn Tarin accompanied by Joe Walker.
Grand Marshal LeUyen Pham was the celebrated illustrator and author who is also agraduate of Temple City High School. She was accompanied on the parade route byChamber President Peter Choi.
Honorary Parade Grand Marshals were Matt and Janet Smith, who were honoredfor their involvement and community service in various educational endeavors inthe 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.
Team tapping to “Strut Miss Lizzie,” theOak Avenue Trio performing a Salute toOur Military and Temple City HighSchool students Morgan Howlett andMackenzie Byers singing “Me” from theupcoming Temple City Musical “Beautyand the Beast.”
Guests for the evening included par-ents, family and friends of the RoyalCourt and Banner Carriers, past royaltymembers, city, school and chamber ofcommerce officials, community leadersand Camellia Festival committee mem-bers.
TCHS Band and Pageantry Corps.
Clark Macy once againannounced the Parade’sfloats and marching bandswith professional flair andpersonal charm.
Photos by Peter Choi
2013 Festival General Chairman Kim Sickles and members of 2013 Royal Court rodea fire engine in this year’s parade.
Photos byPeter Choi
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Scenes from the 70th Annual Camellia Festival Midway
Three generations of Temple Citians celebrate70th Anniversary Camellia ParadeA neck injury could not prevent proud grandparents Sherrie and Rodger Shlamfrom attending the 70th Anniversary Camellia Parade as young BrooklynnShlam, riding with her friend Mia Gutierrez , continued a family tradition ofparticipation in the City’s signature event. Ms. Shlam participated in the paradeas a child and beamed as Brooklynn experienced the march down Las TunasDrive. Photo by Peter Choi.
PHOTO BY VINCENT YI PHOTO BY VINCENT YI
Sunset promised an evening of fun for children of all ages. 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 weekendTemple City becomes
Coney Island
Photos by Peter Choi
– Oh, the Books I Can Read –
It really was a lively affair
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Congratulations to the Float Participantsin the 70th Annual Camellia Festival Parade
– Oh, the Books I Can Read –
Sweepstakes Winner: Adventure is Out There, St Lukes 8th Grade Class Theme: Seussical Celebration, Longden Student Council
Mayor’s Award: Cub Scout Handbook, Cub Scout Pack 156
Josette Temple Award: Classic Children Books, STARS Club/ Teen ZoneWalter Temple Award: One For The History Books, Temple City AmericanLittle League
Best Use of Camellias: One World, Infinite Stories, La Rosa Rascals/ Cloverly Cubs
Photos by Peter Choi
Thanks to the TCHS ASB for building the Royal Court’s float.Animation: The Story of Our Fight, TCHS American Cancer Society Youth Club
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Lunar New Year Celebration – Feb. 1SPECIAL
Scenes from theLunar New Year
Street Festival, Feb. 1
It was a winner!
Peter Choi and Chester Chong, Presidents of the Temple Cityand Chinese Chambers of Commerce.
Bang a gong? After some rehearsal, City Councilmember Vincent Yu shows how to do it right.
Present for ceremonial blessings were Mayor Cynthia Sternquist, Mayor Pro Tem CarlBlum, City Councilmembers Fernando Vizcarra and Vincent Yu.
Southern California Gas educated the community about the new Advanced Meters.For more information, see ad on Page 16A.
Photos by Donna & Peter Choi
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Lunar New Year Celebration – Feb. 1SPECIAL
PHOTO BY DUSTIN PEARSON
PHOTO BY DUSTIN PEARSON
PHOTO BY DUSTIN PEARSON
Scenes from theLunar New Year
Street Festival, Feb. 1
Photos by Peter Choi
President Peter Choi, State Sen. Dr. Ed Hernandez anda trio of Miss Taiwans.
Re/Max Realtor Jackson Wong takes a break to pose byhis busy booth
This drum team was just one of the many performingacts on the entertainment stage.
Rides for the young-uns.
Rep. Judy Chu, Sing Tao Daily Publisher, Board Chair Rita Padilla, President PeterChoi and Vice Chair Legislative Ed Chen.
Where East meets Westand both
thrive with commerce
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Lunar New Year Celebration – Feb. 1SPECIAL
Photos by Peter Choi
A couple check out a BMW, one of many vehicles on display.
You don’t have to be a Panda bear to enjoy these bamboo plants.
Cynthia Vance and Chamber Board Chair Rita Padilla welcomed visitorsto the Relay for Life booth.
The busy City staff took a break at local favorite Boba Express.
Wells Fargo welcomed visitors.
Shopping?You bet —
Denizens ofthe lily pads.
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Public asked to supportnew band uniforms forPride of Temple CityBy Helen Marston
When the familiar voices of Bob Eubanks andStephanie Edwards announce the stunning floats andmusical bands next year, get ready to hear “Temple City”because the Pride of Temple City, the TCHS MarchingBand 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 sup-port staff due to the close prox-imity of our City and Pasadena,the band is seeking donationsto wear uniforms ready for aworldwide audience and othercosts associated with perform-ing.
As one of the many moms who have labored to fitthe current 12-year-old uniforms to students each sum-mer for the past few years, I know firsthand the terriblecondition they are in (most are literally held togetherwith safety pins). It had become necessary to bring ex-tra uniforms to events because the material has gottenso thin that they rip while a student is performing, butnow there are no more extra uniforms. New modestuniforms run $300 each, so the cost for 265 band andpageantry members is a whopping $79,500.
The problem is compounded by the fact that theband needs more than just uniforms. They need to re-pair and purchase new parts for instruments loaned outto hundreds of students who did not have their own. Insome cases, a few new instruments need to be purchasedtoo. Other costs include bus transportation to practicelocations as well as the big day itself and, of course, foodand hydration for the students during practice and the5.5 mile parade march in hot uniforms and carryinginstruments.
The Pride of Temple City, the Temple City High School Marching Band and Pageantry Corps, serves the community inmany ways, including marching in the Camellia Festival Parade on Feb. 22, the annual Christmas Parade, and manyother public performances as well as being ambassadors for the city in parades and public concerts in the city andthroughout the San Gabriel Valley.
My husband and I have donated $5,000 and are bud-geting another $5,000 donation. I am also donating 10%of net commissions earned from my real estate busi-ness. Learn more about how you can donate or helpout at www.TCHSMusic.com. The band’s site is under con-struction and will be updated frequently, so you canalso contact me directly at [email protected] phone 626 353-9665.
It is a great honor and privilege for the band to marchon a global stage and represent our great city. Help us
give them everything they need to do Temple Cityproud.
Helen Chen Marston is vice president of the EmperorPTA and band booster of Temple City High School. Whenshe is not raising funds for the band, Ms. Chen Marstonserves as director of West San Gabriel Valley Associationof Realtors and was recently accepted as the director ofthe California Association of Realtors and as the vice chairof Legislative Committee in WSGVAR. She serves as theirliaison to the City of Temple City.
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Tickets on sale for TCHS’s Beauty and the BeastTemple City High School’s
department of the performingarts will present its annualBroadway musical, a new pro-duction of Disney’s Beauty andthe Beast, March14-16, fullystaged at the historic SanGabriel Mission Playhouse, 320South Mission Drive, SanGabriel.
Beauty and the Beast pre-miered on Broadway in 1994and ran for 5,461 perfor-mances. The story of an en-chantress turning a prince intoa beast who can only be re-turned to his princely state bylearning to love and be loved,has been with us since the eigh-teenth century. Beauty and theBeast features wonderful songssuch as If I Can’t Love Her,Belle, Beauty and the Beast, theshow-stopping Be Our Guest,and much more.
Performances are at 7:30
p.m., Friday and Saturday,March 14-15 and at 2 p.m.,Sunday March 16.
Tickets are $20 and $18 forreserved seating and $15 for un-
reserved seating and can be ob-tained online at www.tcusd.netor in person at the TCHS Ac-tivities Office, room 311 atTCHS. Visit the Web site orphone 626-548-5160 for moreinformation.
Tickets will also be availableat the playhouse box office onehour before each performance.Tickets are on sale now – goodseats are available.
For production information,pictures or interviews, pleasephone Matt Byers, producerand director, at 626-548-5053.
Cast members marched in the Camellia Festival, Feb. 22,with a floatpromoting the play.
TCHS chefs, Kyle Ng, Layla Naono, and Jason Tran prepare theirdelicious dessert for judging.
TCHS students prepare tasty treats insixth annual Iron Chef final exam
Temple City High School staged its sixth annual Iron Chef Culi-nary Cook-off on Jan. 30. Nearly 100 students in Kim Allen’s SmallBusiness Management with Food ROP classes planned, prepared, andserved culinary creations for their final exam. Each of the 18 groupshad a little more than a week to select and prepare recipes that theycould execute well enough to win. Some groups found “copy cat” reci-pes that were restaurant imitations; others used family recipes thathad to be written down for the first time. Students have a 1.5-hourtime limit to prepare three dishes for four judges. The judges are TCHSprincipals, teachers, former students and community members. Guestjudges sampled delicious appetizers, salads, entrées, desserts, and bev-erages and rated the culinary fare on creativity, taste, presentation andclean up.
Cloverly students battle in National Geographic BeeIsabel Li, a sixth grader, won first place in Cloverly Elementary School’s
National Geographic Bee, Tuesday, Jan. 14. She was among 12 Cloverlystudents who competed in this year’s National Geographic Bee. Afterseven grueling rounds, the top three contestants emerged ready to battleit out for first place. The exciting tie-breaking rounds were bombardedwith many difficult questions. Fifth grade student Jeffrey Van won sec-ond place and fourth grade student Eric Khaw won third place. The win-ners were recognized at January’s Spirit Rally and all contestants wereinvited to an “In and Out” cheeseburger luncheon with the school’s prin-cipal, Stephen Martin Edo. The National Geographic bee was organized,emceed and hosted by teacher Denise Galvan.
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