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Town to create new artmural in one weekendArts panel seeks volunteers to helppaint large artwork, June 27-28

Temple City’s Public Arts Commission is looking forvolunteers to paint a new mural at Temple City Library.Scheduled for June 27-28, the event will allow residentsto paint itself into history by creating the mural in oneweekend.

“This event is not only about art and beautifying ourcity, it’s also about teamwork,” said Mayor Tom Chavez.“By collaborating on this mural, Temple Citians canbuild strong community ties and foster new friend-ships.”

Designed by renowned artist Art Mortimer, themural concept depicts elements of Temple City’s pastand present in a parade down Las Tunas Drive.

The 8' x 28' artwork will take the place of the library’sexisting mural, which is to be moved to Temple CityUnified School District headquarters.

Mortimer has painted nearly 100 murals, includingmajor public artworks in Long Beach, Los Angeles,Santa Monica and New York City. Considered one ofthe originators of the mural movement in Los Angeles,his work has been featured in numerous exhibitions andpublications worldwide.

The mural will be designed in a paint-by-numbersformat that will make the weekend easy and fun. Com-munity members of all ages and artistic abilities areinvited to participate. Volunteers are only required toprovide a positive attitude and a willingness to get in-volved.

Due to limited space, interested participants mustregister for the event ahead of time. They must also signa safety waiver and attend an event workshop tenta-tively scheduled for June 25.

For more information and to register, phone GiselleCorella at 626-656-7314 or email [email protected].

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City offers grants,no-interest loans forhome improvementsFunding available first-come,first-serve to eligible applicants

The City of Temple City is seeking residents to par-ticipate in its housing rehabilitation program, whichoffers grants and no-interest loans.

Funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Ur-ban Development, loans and grants are available to lowand moderate-income Temple City homeowners tomake needed repairs to their property.

“Many homeowners often face difficulty in financ-ing necessary upgrades to their homes,” said Mayor TomChavez. “These loans and grants will make it possiblefor all our residents to enhance their property andmaintain Temple City’s safe environment.”

The loans and grants can be used for a number ofimprovements including plumbing and electrical up-grades, re-roofing, exterior and interior painting,Americans with Disabilities Act modifications, such asentrance ramps and bathroom retrofits, as well as newenergy efficient windows and doors.

The maximum amount for a loan is $35,000 whilethe maximum for a grant is $10,000.

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Anita Velazquezis Miss TempleCity Ambassador

In front of a packed audience at St. Luke’sParish Hall filled with friends, family, andspecial guests including Mayor Tom Chavezand city dignitaries, Anita Velazquez, a 17-year-old student at Maranatha High Schoolin Pasadena with local roots going back tobeing a banner carrier for the 2005 CamelliaFestival, was named Miss Temple City at theconclusion of a lively 47th Annual MissTemple City Ambassador Pageant on May 12.

A member of the National Honor Societyand the California Scholarship Federation,Anita has been a part of the Temple CityYouth Committee while active on her school’sVarsity Cheer Squad, Drumline, Junior Var-sity Softball team, and school accreditationteam.

This past summer she had a chance to visitNew Orleans with her school and a localchurch in collaboration with the St. BernardProject to help rebuild the homes destroyedby Katrina, an experience that reinforced herMiss Temple City Anita Velazquez and family, (l-r) her father

Arturo, sister Veronica and mother Kelly Velazquez.

Miss Temple City 2015

With the election of Nanette Fish (right) as a Temple City council member,Dawn Tarin has been been chosen to fill Nan’s shoes as Camellia Festival Dir-ector. See more Camellia Festival News on Page 16.

Dawn Tarin is now Camellia Festival DirectorPHOTO BY JERRY JAMBAZIAN, WWW.TEMPLECITYPHOTOS.COM

See advertisement, Page 13The City of Temple City’s Concerts in the Park series resumes June 17

and runs Wednesdays through Aug. 26, at Temple City Park, 9701 Las Tu-nas Drive. Concerts begin at 7 p.m. with a gathering time starting about 6p.m. Refreshments, food and snacks will be offered by various communityorganizations.

The concert schedule includes groups such as Tommy Tassi & TheAuthentics, The Sliverados, and Yard Sale with music ranging from classicrock and country to classic oldies. Special features include tributes to theBeach Boys, Elvis and Creedence Clearwater Revival as well as Americanaand Pop by Yard Sale, July 1.

The 2015 Summer Concert Series is sponsored by Amida Society, Ath-ens Services, Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP, California American Water,East Pasadena Water Company, Foothill Transit, HealthCare Partners,Longo, The Sauce Creative Services, Southland Transit, Inc., Sunny SlopeWater Company, and Temple City Tennis Club.

City’s annual Concerts in the Parkto resume June 17 through Aug. 26

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The Flame of Hope, the official torchfor the Special Olympics World GamesLos Angeles 2015, will be carriedthrough the City of Temple City, July 19,on its way to the Opening Ceremoniesat the Los Angeles Coliseum.

Officers from the Temple CitySheriff ’s Station will join law enforce-ment officers who serve as the Guard-ians of the Flame of Hope and the Spe-cial Olympic athletes as they participatein the Law Enforcement Torch Run fi-nal leg.

Law Enforcement officers and SpecialOlympic athletes are selected by theirrespective Special Olympics programs tobe one of the 126 final leg team mem-bers based on their dedication and com-mitment to the Special Olympics move-ment.

The Temple City leg will commenceat Rosemead Boulevard and make itsway down Las Tunas Drive to a cer-emony at City Park at 3:30 p.m.

Speaking at the ceremony will be thestate of Maine’s law enforcement officerBob Scarpelli and Special Olympic ath-lete and final leg runner Cody Pierce.

The Flame serves as a beacon of in-spiration to thousands during the LawEnforcement Torch Run final leg in Cali-

fornia.Community members are encouraged

to join the celebration alongside law en-forcement to express support for theseathletes. Throughout the journey of thefinal leg, law enforcement officers fromaround the world will be spreading themessage of acceptance and inclusion forchildren and adults with intellectual dis-abilities.

The Flame of Hope will complete itsjourney on July 25 when the Law En-forcement Torch Run final leg team car-ries it into the opening ceremony of the2015 World Games on July 25, and it ig-nites the cauldron at the historic LosAngeles Memorial Coliseum, site of the1932 and 1984 Olympics opening cer-emony.

The public will be able to see dailyphotographs, videos and read reports ofthe Flame of Hope’s journey online atletr-FinalLeg.org and on social with#FinalLeg2015 on Facebook and@LETRforSO on Twitter.

For more information on the 2015Special Olympics World Games, includ-ing volunteer and sponsorship opportu-nities, visit www.LA2015.org and on socialwith #ReachUpLA on Facebook, Twitterand Instagram.

Special Olympics Flame of Hopeto shine in Temple City, July 19

Chinese translation availableThe City of Temple City will host a

community workshop on its new pro-posed design for Las Tunas Drive at 7p.m., June 10, in Council Chambers, 5938Kauffman Ave.

The meeting will allow residents andbusiness owners to provide feedback ona revised project concept.

“We believe this revised concept is animportant step to revitalizing our down-town,” said Mayor Tom Chavez. “I hopeour residents and business owners attendthe meeting so we may incorporate theirconcerns and thoughts into a finalized de-sign.”

Las Tunas Drive, the city’s downtowncorridor originally had a streetscape de-sign conceptually approved in December2012. Following ongoing feedback fromresidents and local businesses, the CityCouncil directed staff to prepare a revisedconcept that addressed community con-cerns.

The original $22 million plan includeda reduction of travel lanes to one lane in

City to host June 10 meeting onnew plans for Las Tunas Drive

each direction, and the use of back-inangled parking. The redesigned concept,at roughly $13.5 million, provides for twowestbound lanes, one eastbound lane, leftturn pockets at intersections and tradi-tional parallel parking.

In addition, cost savings will be real-ized by retaining existing curbs, guttersand sidewalks. Street trees will remain inplace and supplemented with new treesin proposed median and bulb-out loca-tions.

Nearly 40% of the project’s eligibleconstruction cost will be paid by a $4.7million transportation contribution fromthe Los Angeles County MetropolitanTransportation Authority. The City re-ceived funding due to the project’s goalof adding pedestrian enhancements andregional bike lanes.

Translation will be available in Man-darin and Cantonese.

For more information on the revisedconcept, visit www.templecity.us or phonethe City’s Community Development De-partment at 626-656-7316.

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Please leave dogs, alcohol, umbrellas and popup shade struc-tures at home.

All performances subject to change without advance notice.To download a flier visit www.templecity.us or phone 626-285-2171,ext. 4515, for more information.

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Contest for most patriotically dressed set for July 1. Display your

patriotic pride July 1 at TempleCity’s Concerts in the Park. Inaddition to Americana and Popmusic provided by “Yard Sale,” a

contest is set to find the mostpatriotically dressed at the concert.

Concert in the Park

Grants and loans are restricted to owner-occupied single-familyhomes in Temple City. Loans do not need to be repaid until theproperty is sold, refinanced, transferred or is no longer thehomeowners’ primary residence.

Grants are forgiven if the homeowner remains on the propertyfor at least five years.

To be eligible for funding, a property owner’s income cannotexceed $46,500 for a one-person household or $66,400 for a four-person household.

The loan program requires homeowners to be current on prop-erty taxes, hold no more than two bank loans on the property, andhave at least 30% equity in the home.

Funding is available for the 2015-16 fiscal year on a first-come,first-serve basis with repair work to begin as early as July.

To download an interest form and for more information on eli-gibility, including household income and permitted repairs, visitwww.templecity.us/housing or phone Adam Gulick in the City’sCommunity Development Department at 626-656-7316.


City offers grants, no-interestloans for home improvements



Our Mission StatementThe Temple City Chamber of Commerce sets the standard

for excellence in member services, community collaboration,business growth, networking and achieving a high quality oflife in Temple City. We exist to be a clear and persuasive voicein providing advocacy, promotional and benefit solutions forour members.

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to build the community through

its businesses and residents

Chamber NewsFor Pete’s Sake –

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.

Temple City LifeA publication of the Temple City Chamber of Commerce.Temple City Life is published at 9050 Las Tunas Drive,Temple City, CA 91780. 626-286-3101

Peter Choi ............................................ Editor and Publisher

Phuong Mac Grinstead ..................... Assistant to the Editor

Philip Pettus ................ Managing Editor, Graphics, Design

Sheryl Rubin .......................................................Copy Editor

Joselito Lasin ..................................................... Distribution

Th ese companies have joined with the Chamber to give back to the local community.

Th eir support greatly assists our engagement with both the business community and the many community groups

and service organizations in our city.

Thank You Thank You

COMMUNITY LEADER PROGRAM

Officers and Board of Directors2014 – 2015

EXECUTIVE BOARDPeter Choi ................................................................ President/CEO

Jane Chavez ........................................... Chairman of the BoardExecutive Director, Pregnancy Help Center SGV

Ed Chen ...................................................................... Vice ChairAthens Services

Margaret Healy ...................................... Chief Financial OfficerQuality Bookkeeping

Gabriel Lynn ................................................................ SecretaryMorgan Stanley Wealth Management

Rita Padilla .................................................................. Past ChairDilbeck Real Estate

BOARD MEMBERS

Brian Barreto ...................................................... Board Member

Judy Huie Mena .................................................. Board Member

Gabriel Lynn ....................................................... Board Member

Jim Walden.......................................................... Board Member

EX-OFFICIO BOARD MEMBER

Councilmember Nanette Fish ............... Liaison for City of TC

Chamber President Peter Choi, picturedhere with Chairman Steven Shen, ad-dressed the 2015 China U.S. BusinessSummit during the three-day event, April27, at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel indowntown Los Angeles. Mr. Choi pro-moted the benefits of investment inTemple City to the audience of Chineseinvestors with a special emphasis on theCamellia Square Project.

By Peter ChoiIt was just over three years ago that then Board

Chair Nicholas Pon and I travelled to China onbehalf of what was then called The GatewayProject (“Temple City Chamber leaders court in-vestors in China for Gateway project,” March,2012, Temple City Life). Our goal was to help movethe long delayed project closer to ground-break-ing and help solidify commitments from 10 seri-ously interested investors while encouraging newinvestors at seminars in Shanghai and Nanjing.

As most readers of Temple City Life can see forthemselves, the city’s major commercial develop-ment, now known as Camellia Square, continuesto rise and add definition to the intersection ofRosemead and Las Tunas.

Cut to the present: On April 27, I was honored

to speak before an audience of potential inves-tors at the 2015 China U.S. Business Summit dur-ing its three-day event at the Millennium BiltmoreHotel in downtown Los Angeles.

This time the focus was not just on retail op-portunities at the Camellia Square project, but awider discussion on the benefits of investment inTemple City.

“With our location in the heart of the SanGabriel Valley,” I said, “Temple City is the gate-way to the region’s growing business and residen-tial community.”

I’m optimistic that this will be the year theproject finally opens its doors, but certainly, theChamber and I are ready to support it with allour resources as well any future projects that willbring economic benefit to the city of Temple City.

Chamber continues focus on investmentopportunities for Temple City

The Chamber welcomed new member Michelle Lau during the well attended Eat & Meet Lunch Mixer atChuan’s Restaurant, May 13. Ms. Lau is flanked by Executive Committee members Rita Padilla and EdChen and President Peter Choi, standing behind Mr. Chen.

Chamber welcomes new member

Monday, June 8, 12 noon to 1 p.m., Chamber Board meeting,Chamber Boardroom

Monday, June 15, 12 noon to 1 p.m, Constant Contact Seminar:Social Media Marketing & Facebook, Chamber Boardroom,9050 Las Tunas Drive

Saturday, June 20, Submission deadline, Temple City Life

Wednesday, June 24, 3-6 p.m., Chamber Luau Mixer, HealthcarePartners, 9810 Las Tunas Drive. See ad on Page 2.

Chamber CalendarWelcome to New Members

OASIS TRILINGUAL SCHOOLTamara Hernandez5957 Golden West Ave.Temple City, CA 91780info@oasistrilingualschool.orgwww.oasistrilingualschool.org626-285-8262

RISING THREADING5633 N. Rosemead Blvd.Temple City, CA 91780626-309-4373626-448-2069


Jackson Wong, Your Friendly Neighborhood Realtor26 years of real estate experience, listing advisorAsk me for a free evaluation of your homeTemple City, Arcadia, San Marino and nearby citiesPart of the commission will be donated to Children’s Hospital or charity of your choice

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Dates: Thursday, June 25, 2015 Thursday, July 23, 2015 Time: 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.

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Social Media expert Merri Jill Finstrom returned for a second seminar on ConstantContact. In photo new Sonshine House Preschool Director Lauri Kreitner (left) standswith Ms. Finstrom during the informative seminar held in the Chamber boardroom.Ms. Finstrom returns for a third and final Social Media seminar on June15.

Constant Contact seminars teach how

Pinnacle Dental Care and Temple Citybusinesses and organizations teamed upto provide free dental care to 80 patientsin May for Dentistry from the Heart.

Patients taking advantage of Dentistryfrom the Heart received $35,200 in ser-vices and were also treated to meals,snacks and drinks.

They were also given a bag full of freedental products.

Those contributing to the success ofthe event were: Target on Rosemead (wa-ter); Starbucks on Las Tunas (coffee);

Chipotle on Rosemead (burritos);Dominos on Las Tunas (Pizza); TraderJoe’s (water); Henry Schein (dental sup-plies); Patterson Dental (dental sup-plies); Kerr (dental supplies); JacksonWong Home Real Estate (bags);Ultradent (dental supplies); Quantum(dental supplies); Sunstar Gum-Butler(dental supplies); American Career Col-lege (volunteers); BJ’s Party Supply(party rental supplies); Temple CityHigh School (Volunteers); Temple CityChamber of Commerce (advertising).

Pinnacle Dental Care and local businessesbring smiles to 80 dental patients in May

Dentistry from the Heart took place at Dr. Tai K. Mao’s office 9925 Las Tunas Drive.

Gen. Fogleman to speak at CIAM graduationJune 6 at War Memorial Building in S. Pasadena

General Ronald Fogleman, PresidentClinton’s Air Force Chief of Staff, will bethe featured speaker at the CaliforniaInstitute of Advanced Management’s2015 graduation ceremony, at 4 p.m.,June 6.

CIAM’s graduation will take place atthe War Memorial Building, 435 FairOaks Ave., South Pasadena, CA 91030.

The public is invited to the CIAMgraduation to hear General Foglemanspeak and to help celebrate the achieve-

ment of the students.However, attendance is limited to 200

people and prior reservations, on a first-come, first-served basis are required.

To receive one of the limited numberof invitations, or for more informationabout CIAM please e-mail Cari Lyall [email protected] or phone 626-618-7800 and provide your e-mail addressand telephone number, along with thenumber of guests that will be in yourparty.


MakingDentistry Fun

By Jack Von Bulow, D.D.S.Jack Von Bulow, DDS, was named Top Dentist by Pasadena Magazine

(2011-2013). Temple City Dental Care is located at 9929 E. Las Tunas Drive,Temple City, CA 91780. Phone him at 626-285-3161 or visit his Web site atwww.templecitydental.com

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Emmy Hernandez is an attorney anda financial advisor helping clients inthe San Gabriel Valley grow and pro-tect their wealth. Questions for Emmycan be submitted to her [email protected]. She canalso be reached at 626-943-8833. Visither Web site at www.ehfinancial.com.

Mortgage & FinanceRudy L. Kusuma, licensed real estate broker,specializes in complex transactionsrepresenting property owners in dispositionof real estate. He has significant experiencein pre-foreclosure sales, short sales,divorce sales, trusts, and probate. Phonehim at 626-780-2221 or visit his Web site atwww.TeamNuVision.net. DRE# 01820322

By Rudy KusumaWhen the housing bubble

burst in 2008, home priceswent into free fall. Millions ofhome owners woke up onemorning to find that all of theequity in their home had van-ished overnight.

Since then, the housingmarket has followed a bumpytrail, full of brief bouts of re-covery followed by more bad news.However, the last couple years broughtdramatic change to the San Gabriel Val-ley and U.S. real estate market. In 2013,home prices skyrocketed, and they con-tinue to rise today.

Over the last year and a half, I havehad more people come to me thinkingthey need a short sale only to be shockedby the current market value and thepositive equity in their home. We havecertainly seen an upward turn in themarket.

For home owners who weren’t dis-tressed or underwater but were forcedto wait to sell their homes until the mar-ket improved, the recent market im-provements provide good news to youas well.

The number of properties with atleast 50% positive equity is up. Nearly20% of all properties with a mortgage

Home equity up all over SG Valley

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Risks of loaning to family memberQ. Emmy, my son asked me and my

wife for a sizable personal loan to paydown his debt. Should we?

A. With no background information,I’m hard-pressed to be of much help. ButI shall try.

Take a clear-eyed look at the finan-cial and emotional risks of this loan.Treat this as a traditional business trans-action. Then decide if the possible out-comes fit within your risk-tolerancerange. Sorry to sound so clinical, but thismay be the best way to start.

Imagine the worst case scenario fi-nancially. Would it be a show-stopper ifthis debt can’t be repaid?

Even if you can afford this loss now,look ahead. If you were to find yourselfin unexpected financial difficulty, expen-sive medical bills for example, are thereany emergency reserve funds?

People close to, or in retirement, maynot have the opportunity to make up forthe loss of a large amount of money.Closely examine if this loan truly pro-tects your son from equally significantharm. If you chose to take this financialrisk, ensure that the benefits are long-lasting.

Also, would your relationship withyour son or other family members besubstantially eroded if the funds weren’trepaid? Have several open conversationsbetween yourselves and then with yourfamily about this possibility. Long-termfamily tension could be of greater con-

were “equity rich” at the end of 2014.The bottom line is this: If you’ve been

waiting or need to sell your home, nowmay be the perfect time.

Instead of waiting for further gains inhome prices, it may make more sense totake advantage of the current marketconditions. Gains in home prices haveslowed significantly, but mortgage ratescontinue to rise. This means you’ll be ableto afford less home as the year goes on.

Additionally, supply remains belowthe six-month supply that represents abalance between supply and demand, sosellers still have a slight advantage in themarket.

If you’re thinking of selling your housein the next three to six months, we offer freesearch and match analysis with ourwww.RudyHasTheBuyers.com buyers-in-wait-ing database. Or, you may phone my officeat 626-789-0159.

So last week I voluntarily wore a tutuand a UCLA Bruin t-shirt for one solidwork day. And there’s a distinct possi-bility that by the end of June, I’ll be incostume if not character again for onefull week.

In fact, on tutu day, my entire teamjoined in; they didn’t have to wear theBruin gear because why do all of us haveto make the supreme sacrifice

And you might be wondering aboutall the foolishness? Shouldn’t TempleCity Dental Care (TCDC) be in the busi-ness of fixing teeth? Thing is we loveserving our patients and restoring andguiding their health. But we’re also com-mitted to making the dental experiencepleasant and even...fun.

And my team and patients we see asfriends and family thankfully have notolerance for me whining. But they suredo enjoy watching me get over myself...alot of that was going on last week...for awonderful cause.

Anthony Robbins describes fulfill-ment as life’s most precious gift; it’s thegift received on making a difference forothers simply because you choose to doso.

Since 1998, Smiles for Life has addedfulfillment to the lives of dental teamsacross the nation. This week, we cel-

ebrated accomplishing a goal; we hopeto achieve another bigger goal when thecampaign ends on June 30. Neverthought wearing a tutu and powder puffblue could be so much fun.

Whiter, brighter Smiles are availableat discount prices through the month ofJune; and you can pass those smiles for-ward to the sick, disabled, or disadvan-taged children who will benefit from ev-ery dollar.

And who am I to debate AnthonyRobbins? I’m just sayin’ fulfillment mightbe way right around the corner...once youget over yourself.

Ask us about Smiles for Life.

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sequence then any loss of money.To move forward, everyone must on

the same page. Outline clear-cut repay-ment terms in writing and what responsecan be expected if the terms aren’t met.

Sometimes adult children need finan-cial help. There’s nothing untowardabout that. But if you decide that therisks don’t outweigh the benefits anddecline to make the loan, consider mak-ing a smaller, no-strings-attached giftthat doesn’t have to be repaid.

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BUSINESS NEWS

Home improvement projects to helprealize return on investment

When considering makinghome improvements, be sure toweigh the cost of the improve-ment with the value it will bringwhen the house is sold which isyour return on investment.

Here are five home projectsto recoup your costs at sale:

• 101 % Entry door replace-ment

• 88.5% Garage door replace-ment

• 80.5% Deck addition

• 79.3% Minor kitchen re-model

• 78.8% Window replacement

Source: Remodel Magazineand National Association of Re-altors Costs vs. Value Report.

Sunny Slope announces outdoor watering day changes

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.

The Chamber is excited to welcome RisingThreading to Temple City. Although new to ourcity, this is their fourth location and they bringyears of experience and expertise to their beautysalon on Rosemead (next to Kmart).

Eyebrowthreading isfor bothmen andwomen andi n v o l v e stwisting apure, thin,twisted cot-ton threadto removeunwanted hair. Unlike wax and other products,it does not harm the skin which should not bered or irritated for more than a few minutes afterthe eyebrow threading process. The result is astraight row of hair being removed rather than asingle hair.

This natural technique is preferred byBollywood movie stars in India and is growingin popularity in the West. Threading is an ancient

Free eyebrow threading offered until June 15

method of hair removal and remains populartoday.

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As a grand opening special of-fer, Rising Threading is offeringa free eyebrow threading betweennow and June 15 (see coupon,Page 6). All other services are alsoavailable as per the listed price.

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Teachers of the Year

TCUSD announces teachers, classified employees of the year

In the front row (l-r) are Annaka Besaw, Stephanie Alvitre, Amy Riker, Allen Wong, Mary Jane Card,Stephanie Wong. Back row (l-r) Vinson Bell, Kien Tiet, Kenneth Knollenberg, John Pomeroy, KathyPerini, Robert Ridley. Photo by Jerry Jambazian, www.templecityphotos.com.

In the front row (l-r) are Quebet King, Vickie Kent, Gayle Shaffer, Cheri Baskin, Marco Leal, LisaSayphraraj. In the back row (l-r) are Annaka Besaw, Kenneth Knollenberg, Robert Ridley, Kien Tiet,Kathy Perini, John Pomeroy, Vinson Bell. Photo by Jerry Jambazian, www.templecityphotos.com.

The Temple City Unified School District’s2015-2016 Teachers of the Year were introducedat the May 13 Board of Education Meeting.

Honored were fourth grade instructor AllenWong of Cloverly Elementary School; thirdgrade teacher Stephanie Alvitre of Emperor El-ementary Schoo; second grade instructor AmyRiker of La Rosa Elementary School; first gradeinstructor Stephanie Wong of Longden Elemen-tary School; mathematics teacher Deb Maureyof Oak Avenue Intermediate School; special edu-cation instructor Mary Jane Card of Temple City

High School; and Sean Patterson of the Dr. DougSears Learning Center.

Mr. Wong of Cloverly also received specialrecognition as the District’s Teacher of the Year.

TCUSD’s Teachers of the Year and ClassifiedEmployees of the Year will be honored at a spe-cial recognition luncheon at the District Officein October.

Board Members Vinson Bell, KennethKnollenberg, John Pomeroy, Bob Ridley, andKien Tiet, and Superintendent Kathy Perini con-gratulated everyone for the recognition.

Classified Employees of the YearThe Temple City Unified School District’s

2015-2016 Classified Employees of the Year wereintroduced at the May 13 Board of EducationMeeting.

Honored were Instructional Resource spe-cialist Vickie Kent of Cloverly ElementarySchool; English Language Development Coor-dinator Quebet King of Emperor ElementarySchool; site lead secretary Cheri Baskin is LaRosa Elementary School; Marco Leal, Utility I,of Longden Elementary School; English Lan-guage Development coordinator CherylHungerford of Oak Avenue Intermediate School;

Account Clerk II Lisa Sayphraraj of the DistrictOffice; and secretary Gayle Shaffer, of TempleCity High School.

Mrs. Shaffer also received special recognitionas the District’s Classified Employee of the Year.

Classified Employees of the Year and Teach-ers of the Year will be honored at a special rec-ognition event at the District Office in the fall.

Board Members Vinson Bell, KennethKnollenberg, John Pomeroy, Bob Ridley, andKien Tiet and Superintendent Kathy Perini rec-ognized and congratulated everyone for beingrecognized.

In the front row (l-r) are Longden Principal Adin Rudd, La Rosa Principal Jason Rose, Board Vice Presi-dent Vinson Bell, Board President John Pomeroy, Cloverly Principal Stephen Edo, Emperor Principal BobWestgate; back row center: Superintendent Kathy Perini. Photo courtesy of Jerry Jambazian,www.templecityphotos.com.

Nearly 150 family members, friends, teachers, and community mem-bers gathered at Emperor Elementary School to celebrate 28 studentsreceiving awards recognizing their service, character, and self-improve-ment, May 11.

TCUSD’s District Teacher of the Year, Bert Ferntheil, was theevening’s motivational speaker for the Temple City Unified SchoolDistrict 22nd Annual Public Schools Recognition Night - SalutingPublic Education.

Cloverly Elementary School: Mike Herrera, Chanel Lozano, JasonMunthirath, Christian Moseley, Gianni Salazar, and Alice Zhang.

Emperor Elementary School: Melanie Acuna, Joshua Kim, AmeenSaleh, Hana Speaks, LeAnn Trac, Annika Urena, Jaye Valenzuela, andRachel Yang.

La Rosa Elementary School: Joseph Barbara, Kimberly Chen, RyneDwight, Audrey Hoang, Kenley Lau, Zane Pinedo, Faye Reyes, andEsther Wong.

Longden Elementary School: Mia Chang, Kailey Fung, MatthewKwan, Emily Kwok, Jacqueline Pomeroy-Tso, and Solei Tabullo.

Special thanks go to the Kiwanis Club of Temple City for preparingand serving dinner and to the Temple City High School Jazz Band forproviding entertainment under the direction of Mr. Ferntheil.

TCUSD honors high achievers


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desire to both help and bring joy to others.After a slide show presentation by Kim Sickles with

photos by Jeff and Trish O’Brien, the contestants charmedthe audience, displayingtheir poise and intelli-gence across a range of ac-tivities including publicspeaking on platform is-sues, a character speech, awildly diverse and enter-taining talent portion, andending with the youngwomen looking radiant inevening gowns as theywere interviewed on stageby the always delightfulemcee Clark Macy.

The judges had a diffi-cult decision to make, butin the end Kayla Gan was

named First Runner Up, with Rachel Lin, Joanna Hua andCelena Chen joining the new Miss Temple City as herHonor Court. As the program noted, despite similaritiesto a beauty pageant, the Miss Temple City AmbassadorPageant is a means of providing the City of Temple Citywith five young ladies to represent the town at a varietyof business, social and cultural events.

The Chamber congratulates Miss Temple City AnitaVelazquez and offers a special shout out to Pageant Di-rector Kyla Sickles who produced a memorable and beau-tiful event.


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First Runner Up Kayla Gan Rachel Lin

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TCHS Students Receive Art ScholarshipsTwo Temple City High School students, Seniors VivianLiu and Fangyi Gao, recently received scholarships fromthe Jeanne Ward Foundation in San Marino. The studentssubmitted their art portfolios and each received a $1,750college scholarship. Fangyi and Vivian both attend MiheeKim’s Advanced Placement Studio Art class at Temple CityHigh School. The Jeanne Ward Foundation invitesstudents from17 high schools, Pasadena City College, andGlendale Community College to apply for 12 scholarships.Recipients must enroll in at least 12 credit hours of juniorcollege/college level classes at the time of planned fallenrollment to qualify for this grant.

A variety of pets and their humans visited Chambermember Temple City Animal Hospital’s popular openhouse where their humans dined on delicious Oaxacancuisine from El Ruizenor Grill, toured the hospital (in-cluding the new cat ward), and received prizes, toys andfood samples.

Attendees of all ages enjoyed meeting barn anddesert animals from the Petting Zoo of Southern Cali-fornia and adoptable pets from Look Back Border Col-lie Rescue and the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society.

Pet owners learned about good behavior and obedi-ence classes from the Pasanita Obedience Club, hookedinto a Pet First Aid Class, learned about putting theirdogs to work with Therapy Dogs International, and rantheir pets through an agility course. Temple City Ani-mal Hospital is located at 5406 Rosemead Blvd., SanGabriel 91775. For more information, phone 626-287-1173. Photos courtesy Elvia’s Eye Photography. For moreinformation, phone 626-590-5839 or visitwww.elviaseye.com.

Temple City Animal Hospital hosts open house

Armando Mendoza from thePasanita Obedience Club with hisGiant Schnauzer.

Fun on the obstacle course.Jim Greco and Chief fromTherapy Dogs International.


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 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 5:30 p.m.Saturday Evening Mass: 5:30 p.m.Weekday Masses: 9:00 a.m.

San Gabriel Community ChurchSteve Balentine, Senior Pastor117 N. Pine St., San Gabriel626-287-0486www.sgucandcs.orgSunday Worship: 9 a.m.Sunday School: 10:45 a.m.Wed. Bible Study, 7 p.m.Wednesday Night Youth Program, Jr. & Sr. High, 7 p.m.

First Baptist Church of TCJim Walden, Senior Pastor6019 Baldwin Ave. • Temple City, CA 91780626-286-3125web site: www.templecitybaptist.orge-mail: [email protected]@templecitybaptist.orgSunday School: 9:30 a.m.Sunday Worship: 8:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.

First Lutheran Church9123 Broadway, Temple City 91780Office 626-287-0968Sunday Worship:8:30 a.m. Traditional worshipBible Study - Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.web site: www.firstlutherantc.orge-mail: [email protected]

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Westminster Presbyterian ChurchCharles Castles, Pastor9642 Live Oak [email protected] • www.tc-presbyterian.orgSunday Worship 10:30 a.m.All Children Welcome • Nursery • Children's ChurchBible Studies on Tuesday and Thursday 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

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

March 29

Father Jerry Thompson will celebratea Charismatic Healing Mass at 9 a.m.,June 13, at St. Luke the Evangelist Catho-lic Church, 9451 Broadway, Temple City.

Father Jerry has been in the renewalfor quite a while. Father Jerry’s healingservices have moved many Christians

Charismatic Healing Mass at St. Luke Churchon June 13 with Father Jerry Thompson

into a deeper faith experience throughthe healing love of Jesus Christ. FatherJerry’s lively teachings will bring you toa greater awareness of God’s heavenlygifts and love. Everyone is welcome.

There will be plenty of parking anddisabled facilities available.

Behold,I have engravedyou on the palmsof my hand.

Isaiah 49:16

Paint the Town Purple on Saturday,June 6: 11 a.m. at Temple City Park andCommunity Room.

Join us as we decorate Temple City withpurple ribbons, paint storefront windowswhere invited, and spread the word aboutthe Temple City Relay for Life event.Paint the Park Purple on Wednesday,June 24: 6:30 p.m. Temple City Park.

Temple City Relay for Life will be giv-ing away purple gloves and balloons at theConcert in the Park. Wear purple thatnight and stop by our table to enter to wina prize.

Survivor Luncheon on Saturday, June27: 11:30 a.m. Temple City First UnitedMethodist Church.

All cancer survivors and theircaregivers are welcome to attend. Formore information please visitRelayForLife.org/TempleCityCARelay for Life Event on Saturday-Sun-day, July 11-12: Temple City HighSchool Football Field.

Everyone is invited to this 24-hourevent. Come for an hour or two or comefor the entire relay. Please join us as wecelebrate cancer survivors and

Relay for Life to ‘Paint the TownPurple’ on Saturday, June 6, 24, 27with big event to take place July 11-12

caregivers, remember those lost to can-cer, and come together with the commu-nity to fight back. Browse the teamcamps - walk with us - and enjoy the fun.Don’t miss the evening luminaria cer-emony.

If you are interested in forming ateam, joining a team, sponsoring theevent, or becoming involved in any waywith the Temple City Relay for Life, visitthe Relay for Life of Temple City WebSite: www.RelayForLife.org/TempleCityCA,

phone Dawn Tarin at 626-688-8009 oremail [email protected].

All proceeds raised by this event ben-efit the work of the American CancerSociety to save lives from cancer by help-ing people stay well and get well, by find-ing cures, and by fighting back.

To learn more about the AmericanCancer Society or to get help, phone any-time (day or night) 1-800-227-2345 orvisit www.cancer.org.

PHOTO BY PETER CHOI

Relay for Life Event will take place on Saturday-Sunday, July 11-12on the Temple City High School Football Field.

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Temple City Patriotic NewsBiannual Recognition Dinner June 5

Honoringthose whoprotect us24/7/365

The biannual Blue Star Ban-ner Program Recognition Din-ner is June 5 at the Temple CityBaptist Church. The speakerwill be Joe Milazzo, a long-loved veteran and resident ofTemple City. He will share sto-ries from his military serviceduring World War II.

Look for the Blue Star tableat the Concerts in the Park.

Rep. Judy Chu, Sen. Ed Chau, offer freescam prevention workshop June 6

Congresswoman Judy Chu and Assembly member Ed Chau in-vite the public to join representatives from federal, state, and localagencies and organizations at a free scam prevention workshop from10 a.m. to 12 noon Saturday, June 6.

The workshop, intended to provide resources to combat victim-ization with fraudulent schemes, will be at the Arcadia Commu-nity Center, 365 Campus Drive Arcadia, CA 91007. Registrationbegins at 9:30 a.m.

Parking is available at the Community Center parking lot orstreet parking. Please reserve a place with Henry Lo at 323-264-4949 or at [email protected]

Next Neighborhood Watch meeting isJune 18 in Area 6; everyone is welcome

The current format of Temple City’s Neighborhood Watch Pro-gram is in its fourth year, and has gained much attention through-out surrounding regions. Deputies from the Temple City SpecialAssignment Team talk about crime trends and prevention whilethe City’s Public Safety personnel talk about disaster awareness andpreparedness. These meetings are forums for residents to learn aboutgood preventive measures and/or to voice concerns. This year’s top-ics include Community Involvement-Burglaries, ID Theft & Scams,Traffic Safety, Disaster Shelter options, and other awareness andpreventive tips.

Fresh-made soft tacos and beverages are provided for everyone.Meetings are from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of themonth and are open to residents of all 10 areas. Please come to theone that fits your schedule best.

The next meeting is in Area 6 on June 18 at Live Oak Park. Toreceive the latest crime prevention tips, alerts, announcements, andnews directly from the Sheriff ’s Temple Station, register to theirNixle account at www.nixle.com, follow them on Twitter @TEMLASD,and like them on Facebook /TempleSheriffsStation. You can also visitthe City’s website, www.ci.temple-city.ca.us/204/Neighborhood-Watch, orphone Temple City’s Public Safety Division, 626-285-2171.

Check ForgeryBy Martin Roden

A friend found several large charges on her checking accountwhich she did not recognize. She obtained copies of the checks inquestion.

She saw that the checks were made up of two pieces attachedtogether. The top part was the check from a local company. Some-one had doctored the check by pasting on the bottom line of oneof my friend’s checks.

So even though the body of the check had the company nameand address, the numbers at the bottom of the check were from myfriend’s account. Therefore, the check was charged to her.

To prevent such check manipulation: Treat all checks whetherblank, filled out, voided, or already cashed, as valuable documentsto a counterfeiter. Shred all checks before putting them in the trash.Remember, since it is almost impossible to keep checks out of cir-culation, you are vulnerable each time you write a check and give itto someone.

Longden Elementary School hosted its thirdannual Relay Recess May 27 to promote TempleCity’s Relay for Life event, July 11-12 at TempleCity High School.

Longden’s Relay Recess helps students becomemore aware of the need to raise funds for cancerresearch.

This is the fourth year Longden will field aRelay for Life team.

Team Longden is still recruiting members andcollecting donations. Last year, Team Longdenraised more than $9,700 for cancer research.

Longden’s Relay Recess day began with a

Longden Elementary hosted Fourth AnnualRelay Recess to promote Relay for Life

school-wide flag ceremony with cancer survivorsbeing recognized throughout the day.

Over recent years, Longden students, staff, andfamily members have been diagnosed with can-cer.

Jolynn MacDonald, community champion andthe face of Temple City’s Relay for Life, explainedthe purpose of the relay.

Longden’s entire student body and staff walkedthe first lap together to signify their support forcancer patients everywhere.

Throughout the day, students and staff madesure someone was walking the field at all times.

Activity centers were availablefor students to sign bannerssupporting leukemia and lym-phoma patients (the focus ofTeam Longden) and to decorateluminaria bags for the Relayevent, July 11-12.

Mary Sneed, captain of TeamLongden and event chair of Re-lay 2015, invites everyone toparticipate in July’s Relay forLife and register online.

Team Longden greatly ap-preciates donations made ontheir behalf on the Relay for LifeWeb Site www.relayforlife.org.

Relay for Life events aresponsored by the AmericanCancer Society.

June Libraryprograms

Children’s ProgramsPlaytime, every Monday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.Family Storytime, every Wednesday, 10:30-

11:30 a.m.Magic by Allen Oshiro, 2-3 p.m., Saturday,

June 6Family Board Game Day, 2-3 p.m., Satur-

day, June 20Hopscotch & Doodles Robotics Program,

2-3 p.m., Saturday, June 27

Teen ProgramsTeen Hip Hop/Kickboxing Fitness Class,

every Saturday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.Teen Advisory Board, 3-4 p.m., Saturday,

June 6Teen Drop-in Art Activity, 4-5 p.m., Tues-

day, June 9Teen Game Day, 4-5 p.m., Tuesday, June

23Teen Book Club, 4-5 p.m., Tuesday, June

30

Adult ProgramsCitizenship Class, every Wednesday & Fri-

day, 3-4:30 p.m.Book a Librarian: Basic Computer Skills,

10-11 a.m., Monday, June 1Sidewalk CPR Training, 3-5 p.m., Thurs-

day, June 4Housing Law Clinic, 12:30-2:30 p.m., Fri-

day, June 5 & 19Marble Magnet & Origami, 2-3 p.m., Sat-

urday, June 13Bingo Game, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Friday, June

26Grace Yang, Teen/Adult Services li-

brarian, County of Los Angeles Public Li-brary, Temple City Library, 5939 GoldenWest Ave., Temple City, CA 91780 626-285-2136,online at www.facebook.com/TempleCityLibrary, www.colapublic.org,[email protected]

School News

Two Temple City High School students, Leona Chen andRebekah Li, were among the top eight finalists in the United States27th Congressional District’s Artistic Discovery competition, May9, at the Huntington Library in San Marino.

Leona attends Mihee Kim’s Advanced Painting Honors classand Rebekah is in Ms. Kim’s Advanced Placement Studio Art class.

Nineteen high schools were invited to participate in the localcompetition with more than 200 entries submitted for judging.

This annual event is sponsored and hosted by United StatesCongresswoman Judy Chu.

Each spring, the United States Congress sponsors a nation-wide high school visual art competition to recognize and encour-age artistic talent in the nation and in each congressional dis-trict.

Since the Artistic Discovery competition began in 1982, morethan 650,000 high school students have participated. Studentssubmit entries to their representative’s office and panels of dis-trict artists select the winning entries. Winning works are dis-played for one year at the U.S. Capitol.

Rebekah Li with Congresswoman Judy Chu. TCHS junior RebekahLi won the Judges Choice Award, received a $300 award, and herartwork, “Elegance,” will be displayed in Congresswoman Chu’sPasadena office.

Leona Chen with Congresswoman Judy Chu. TCHS senior LeonaChen took third place for her artwork, “Behind the Veil.” She re-ceived a $500 award and her painting will be displayed in Con-gresswoman Judy Chu’s Washington, D.C. office for one year.

TCHS students excel incongressional art competition

QUALITY BOOKKEEPING

Business and Tax Service since 19689633 East Las Tunas DriveTemple City, California 91780Kathleen Chambers, E.A. (626) 285-1281

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TEMPLE CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUYER’S GUIDEUnless otherwise indicated,

all business directory addresses are for: Temple City, CA 91780

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Prestige Integrative Health CenterDenny Chiu, D.C.5553 Rosemead Blvd.626-286-5800

ACCOUNTING & BOOKKEEPING

ChubizWalter Chu2017 El Sereno Ave.Arcadia, CA [email protected]

LA First Tax & Financial ServicesNatalie Lee, EA9067 Las Tunas [email protected]

Quality Bookkeeping ServiceKathleen Chambers, EA9633 Las Tunas [email protected]

Rex Dondlinger & AssociatesJim Dondlinger5819 Temple City Blvd.626-287-0903

ADVERTISING & MARKETINGTC Chamber of CommerceTC Life9050 Las Tunas Dr.626-286-3101

ART GALLERY Min W. Fine Art & SchoolMin Wang9908 Las Tunas Dr., Unit [email protected]

ASSISTED LIVINGVista Cove at San GabrielMiles Yoshisato901 W. Santa Anita St.San Gabriel 91776626-289-8889

ATTORNEYSCarlos ArcosA Law Corporation 333 North Santa Anita Ave., Suite 8Arcadia, 91006626-284-9003626-284-9724 - [email protected]

Emmy HernandezEH Financial Group, Inc.419 S. Mission Dr.San Gabriel 91776626-943-8833

John L. Shaw, Attorney5816 Temple City Blvd.626-286-3710Kien C. Tiet, Attorney4808 Baldwin, Ste. [email protected]

The Tyre Agency, Inc.Tony J. Tyre, AttorneySteven S. Tyre, CPA 5703 Temple City Blvd.626-285-7033 626-309-9753 fax

AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRCity AutomotiveGerald Blayney4700 Miller Dr. A626-443-8288

Ken’s Tow Service, Inc.Chuck Palazzolo9350 Lower Azusa Rd.626-579-3400

Lima Auto RepairMike Bruni4500 N. Rosemead Blvd.Rosemead 91770626-287-7955

BBANKING & FINANCE

Foothill Credit UnionStacy ArenaP.O. Box 660130Arcadia 91066-0130626-445-0950

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (USA) NASammy Kwok5773 N. Rosemead Blvd.626-656-8888

Wells Fargo Bank9635 Las Tunas Dr.626-237-5060

BEAUTYRising Threading5633 N. Rosemead Blvd.Temple City, CA 91780626-309-4373

BUSINESS CONSULTINGMyra D. Lopez Business Consultant1012 W. Beverly Blvd. Ste 876Montebello 90640323-869-8867

BUSINESS PROPERTY OWNERManhattan Development Manhattan Development Co.Randy Wang1005 Las Tunas Drive 505San Gabriel [email protected]

CCARPET

Affiliated Carpet & FlooringGene & Jeff Klein9020 Las Tunas Dr.626-287-0581

KJ & M Carpet918 S. Myrtle Ave.Monrovia 91016626-358-7400

M&B Carpet Suppliers Carpet OneMel North and Barbara Fields9324 Lower Azusa Rd.626-443-2744

CHIROPRACTICPrestige Integrative Health CenterDenny Chiu, D.C.5553 Rosemead Blvd.626-286-5800

CHURCHES HOUSE OF WORSHIP

The Bridge Christian FellowshipBruce LaRue8925 Ardendale Ave.San Gabriel [email protected]

Community of ChristDarrell Kelty9468 Broadway626-285-4500

Faith United Methodist ChurchMathew Chong5957 Golden West626-286-3129

First Baptist Church of TCJim Walden, Senior Pastor6019 Baldwin Ave.626-286-3125www.templecitybaptist.org

First Lutheran Church9123 Broadway626-287-0968

First United Methodist ChurchDavid Palmer, Pastor5957 Golden [email protected]

Immanuel Church of the NazareneCharles Lin, Senior Pastor9953 Las Tunas Dr.626-285-3832 | www.go2icon.org

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San Gabriel MissionFr. Bruce Wellems, CMF, Pastor4285 Mission Dr.San Gabriel 91776626-457-3035www.sangabrielmission.org

San Gabriel Community ChurchSteve Balentine, Pastor117 N. Pine St.San Gabriel, CA [email protected]

St. Luke Catholic Church5605 Cloverly Ave.626-291-5900www.stluketemplecity.org

Sunrise Community ChurchAndrew Kikkert, Pastor9642 E. Live Oak Ave.626-287-6120

TC Christian Church(Disciples of Christ)Dr. Bryce Gayhart, Pastor 9723 Garibaldi [email protected]

TC Church of ChristJonathon Hinckley, Minister5272 Sereno Dr.626-286-6676

Trinity Lutheran ChurchRev. Edwin H. McGee III6868 N. San Gabriel Blvd.San Gabriel 91776626-287-6151

Westminster Presby. ChurchRev. Charles Castles, Pastor9642 Live Oak [email protected]

COFFEE & TEA HOUSESCafé RouleEileen Li9153 Las Tunas Dr.626-872-1188

Starbucks5705 N. Rosemead Blvd.626-614-8004

The Tea Station9578 Las Tunas Dr.626-291-5688

CPA & TAX PREPARERSDanny Cheung, CPA9077 Las Tunas Dr.626-237-0900

The Tyre Agency, Inc.Steven S. Tyre, CPATony J. Tyre, Attorney 5703 Temple City Blvd. 626-285-7033 / Fax 626-309-9753

CLOTHING, UNIFORMS, RENTALS

CKW School Uniforms& Scrubs9668 Las Tunas Dr.626-287-1994

CONSTRUCTION HOME BUILDING

Dan Mikolasko Construction5118 CalmviewBaldwin Park, 91706Offi ce number 626-338-0244Cell 626-716-2273

CONVALESCENTEl Monte Convalescent HospitalJesse Telles4096 Easy St.El Monte 91731626-442-1500

Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital5522 Gracewood Ave.626-579-0310

CUSTOM FRAMINGMin W. Fine Art & SchoolMin Wang9908 Las Tunas Dr. Unit [email protected]

DDAYCARE & PRESCHOOL

Ark Christian Academy, Inc.Grace Wu, Director6539 Rosemead Blvd.San Gabriel 91775626-287-8321

Pacific Friends SchoolKellie McKinley6210 Temple City Blvd.626-287-6880

Planet PreschoolJudy Huie Mena4977 Santa Anita [email protected]

Discover the magic of Abra

Abra is a terrier-Chihuahua mix, around a year old and weighing about seven pounds. She is petite with a wiry black coat and a

striking white goatee that gives her a unique look all her own.Abra is very alert. One of her favorite pastimes is to try to catch fl ying

insects. She is very focused and seems to be a quick learner who would benefi t from some training to put her energy to good use.

Abra likes to go for walks, sniffi ng and exploring along the way, and is easy to handle on leash. Now that she is over her initial shyness, she is quite friendly and loves to be with people.

She enjoys pets and cuddles and is happy to sit in a lap and give kisses in return. She is also a social girl who does well with other dogs. She was featured at the shelter’s recent Tea for Tails/ Taste of Westfi eld event where she was featured in the doggie high fashion show.

Abra would probably enjoy the company of another dog as a playmate, and would do well in an active home where she gets the exercise and attention she needs.

Abra currently resides at the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society,851 E. Grand Ave., off San Gabriel Boulevard, north of Mission and south of Las Tunas. Stop by any time from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.

Her adoption fee is $120 which includes her spay surgery, a microchip, fi rst vaccinations and a free wellness check-up at a participating veterinarian. Phone 626-286-1159 for more information on Abra.

The shelter provides animal control and licensing services to Temple City and is the friendly, local choice for low cost spay/neuter and vaccination services for your pet. Check us out at sgvhumane.org for more information about shelter services and photos of all our wonderful adoptable pets.

Pet of the Month

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Unless otherwise indicated all business directory addresses are for:

Temple City, CA 91780

Playfactory PreschoolCyndi Halton9723 Garibaldi626-285-9223

Sonshine House Preschool9141 BroadwayTemple city, CA 91780626-285-3380Lauri [email protected]

TC Christian PreschoolCarol Burns6019 Baldwin Ave.626-286-0042

DENTAL OFFICESTerrance Fong, D.D.S.9909 Las Tunas Dr.626-286-7151

Lad Family DentistryChiman Lad, D.D.S.Sunjay Lad, D.D.S.5813 Temple City Blvd.626-287-4094www.drlad.com

Tai Mao, DDS. Inc9925 Las Tunas Dr. 626-286-3033Robert Shima, D.D.S.9929 Las Tunas Dr.626-285-4577

San Gabriel Valley Family Dental GroupJoseph Rosenberg, DDS6503 N. Rosemead Blvd.San Gabriel 91775626-286-2156

TC Dental CareJack Von Bulow, D.D.S.9929 Las Tunas [email protected]

EEDUCATION

Alpha Science Educational Institute9465 Las Tunas Dr.626-614-0931

Apex Education CenterWai Lai5570 North Rosemead [email protected]

Ark Christian Academy, Inc.Grace Wu, Director6539 Rosemead Blvd.San Gabriel 91775626-287-8321

California Institute of Advanced ManagementJennie Ta9550 Flair Dr. 500El Monte, CA [email protected]

CHOICESSJoe Donofrio348 East Foothill Blvd.Arcadia [email protected]

Dr. Doug Sears Learning CenterStephen Edo9229 Pentland626-548-5000

First Lutheran SchoolRichard Swanson9123 Broadway626-287-0968

Medtor, Inc.1055 E. Colorado Blvd.Suite 500Pasadena, CA 91106(626) [email protected]

Min W. Fine Art & SchoolMin Wang9908 Las Tunas Dr. Unit [email protected]

Oasis Trilingual SchoolTamara Hernandez5957 Golden West AveTemple City, CA 91780info@oasistrilingualschool.orgwww.oasistrilingualschool.org626-285-8262

Pacific Friends SchoolKellie McKinley6210 Temple City Blvd.626-287-6880

San Gabriel Christian School and Community ChurchKristen Halverson117 N. PineSan Gabriel 91775626-287-0486

SEARCH Educational Day CareEdith Schwartz, Director8718 Wenden St.San Gabriel, CA 91775Tel: 626-286-4158Cell: [email protected]

St. Luke Catholic School (TK-8)Yvette Jefferys - Principal5521 N. Cloverly Ave.626-291-5959 / FAX 626-285-5367www.stluketemplecity.org

TC High School Associated Student BodyGayle Schaffer9501 E. Lemon626-548-5040TC Schools FoundationKathy Chambers9700 Las Tunas Dr.626-548-5000

TC Unified School District9700 Las Tunas [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.com

T. M. StudiosMobil D.J. Service & Entertainment626-286-3715

FFINANCIAL PLANNING

EH Financial Group, Inc.Emmy Hernandez419 S. Mission Dr.San Gabriel 91776626-943-8833

Morgan StanleyGabriel Lynn, Financial Advisor301 N. Lake Ave., Penthouse SuitePasadena, CA 91101TEL: 626-683-4611FAX: [email protected]

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IMPORT/EXPORTNi-Star Worldwide, Inc.951 Arcadia Ave.San Gabriel, CA 91775Joanne Zhang626-286-9877626-237-0180 Fax [email protected]

INSURANCE, FINANCIAL ADVISOR

Holtzen & Bauermeister Insurance Daniel Holtzen455 North El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91101-1403626-574-1480www.holtzeninsurance.comThe Tyre Agency Life-Medi-cal-Small Group-IndividualTony J. Tyre5703 Temple City Blvd.626-285-7033www.tyreinsuranceagency.com

INTERNET SERVICESSpectrum Business4781 Irwindale AveIrwindale, CA [email protected]

JJEWELRY

Cal’s JewelersEddie Cebrowski5824 Temple City Blvd.626-286-7474

Embellished CharmsCarol Burton, Owner/Designer10406 Miloann [email protected]

LLAMPS, LIGHTING, SHADES

Modern LightingMike Kowalski9030-40 Las Tunas Dr.626-286-7462

MMARTIAL ARTS

S.K. Tae Kwon Do School9569 Las Tunas [email protected]

MEDICAL SERVICESAmerican Medical ResponseAlex Mendoza5257 North Vincent Ave.Irwindale, CA [email protected] Medical AssociatesDr. Francisco Rodriguez330 West Las Tunas Dr. Ste. 1San Gabriel, CA 91776626-284-3300info@dreamweavermedicalassociates.comwww.dreamweavermedicalassociates.comHealth Care Partners9810 Las Tunas Dr.626-309-7600

Methodist Hospital - Arcadia300 W. Huntington Dr.Arcadia 91006626-445-4441Pregnancy Help Center SGV5626 N. Rosemead Blvd.626-309-0788

MORTGAGE CO.California Consumer LendingVivian Chan and Michael Ly9124 Las Tunas Dr. 626-281-2030vivian.chan@cclfi nance.commichael.ly@cclfi nance.com

MORTUARYPierce Brothers Turner & StevensEric B. DuBois1136 E. Las Tunas Dr.San Gabriel, Ca. 91775626-287-0595

MUSEUMSan Gabriel MissionFr. Bruce Wellems, CMF, Pastor4285 Mission Dr.San Gabriel 91776626-457-3035www.sangabrielmission.org

Temple City Historical Museum5954 Kauffman Ave.626-451-0833Open 12-3 p.m. on 1st and 3rd Sundays each month

NNEWSPAPERS & MAGAZINES

Temple City Life TC Chamber of CommercePeter Choi9050 Las Tunas Dr.626-286-3101info@templecitychamber.orgwww.templecitychamber.org

NONPROFIT American Cancer Society Relay for Life50 N. Hill Ave. Ste 200Pasadena, CA 91106Lauren Worsley Asian Youth Center (AYC)100 West Clary Ave.San Gabriel, CA 91776Kevin Lian626-309-0622626-309-0717 - [email protected]

Blue Star ProgramSharon Johnson626-285-5852

CHOICESS348 East Foothill Blvd.Arcadia 91006626-359-3300Joe [email protected]

Friends of the TC LibraryManuir [email protected]

Historical Society of TC and Museum5954 Kauffman Ave.626-451-0833

Managed Career Solutions, Inc.Frank Chong2550 West Main St.Alhambra 91801626-284-9715

San Gabriel Japanese Community & Cultural Center5019 Encinita626-286-9850

San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership 4900 RivergradeRoad Ste. B130Irwindale, CA 91706626-856-3400626-856-5115www.valleyconnect.com

TCHS Vocal Arts Boosters9501 E. Lemon626-548-5053

TC Schools FoundationNadine Wittry9700 Las Tunas Dr.626-548-5000

NOTARYFranklin J. Ruedel, EA, Corp.Franklin J. Ruedel626-286-9662Fax [email protected]

OOPTOMETRY

Bright iCare Optometry5810 Temple City Blvd.Lin Chiao626-287-9725626-287-9727 – [email protected]

TC Square OptometryPaulina Han, O.D.5803 N. Rosemead Blvd.626-287-8505

Derek Tong, O.D.Center for Vision Development Optometry2700 E. Foothill Blvd. Ste. 207Pasadena 91107626-578-9685www.tongvision.com

PPEST CONTROL

So Cal Termite SolutionsGlenn DuggerState License [email protected]

PET BOARDINGHeavenly Pet Resort, Inc.Gloria Landaverde5011 Encinita626-285-4441www.heavenlypetresort.com

FLORISTSFanny’s FlowersBruce Wataru, Fanny Wataru5947 Oak Ave.626-287-1653

GGROCERY SUPERMARKETS

Super A FoodsRichard Harb5595 Rosemead Blvd. 626-248-0383

Valu-MartKorey Khaledi6340 N. Rosemead Blvd.626-291-5969

HHEALTH & WELLNESS

Cheers Alano ClubAA & Related 12 Step Meeting5934 Temple City [email protected] www.cheersalanoclub.org

HEATING AIR CONDITIONING

Air-Tro, Inc. (Cooling-Heating)John Helbing1630 Myrtle Ave.Monrovia 91016626-357-5311

Connor AirWayne Connor4931 N. Encinita626-286-3157www.Connorair.com

HOME IMPROVEMENTAgosta Plumbing & HeatingBob Agosta5929 N. Oak Ave.626-286-9500

Air-Tro, Inc. (Cooling-Heating)John Helbing1630 Myrtle Ave.Monrovia 91016626-357-5311

Modern LightingMike Kowalski9034 Las Tunas Dr.626-286-7462

HOTELSHilton San Gabriel Juli Costanzo225 West Valley Blvd.San Gabriel [email protected] Inn Express Pasadena3500 E. Colorado Blvd.Pasadena, 91107626-792-1363

CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE PET CAREHeavenly Pet Resort, Inc.Gloria Landaverde5011 Encinita626-285-4441www.heavenlypetresort.comheavenlypetresort@yahoo.com

San Gabriel Valley Humane SocietyPat Brayer851 East Grand Ave.San Gabriel 91776626-286-1159Fax: [email protected] Animal HospitalBruce Carlson, DVMCarol Johannsen-Crittenden, DVM Neil Bodie, DVMSheeba Thomas, DVMLisa Nguyen,DVM5406 Rosemead Blvd.San Gabriel 91775626-287-1173

PHOTOGRAPHYGP Wedding & Photo StudioHerbert Chan9636 Las Tunas Dr.626-284-8961

PHYSICIANSDreamweaver Medical AssociatesDr. Francisco Rodriguez330 West Las Tunas Dr. Ste. 1San Gabriel, CA [email protected] www.dreamweavermedicalassociates.com

Health Care Partners9810 Las Tunas Dr.626-309-7600

PLUMBINGAgosta Plumbing & Heating5929 Oak Ave.626-286-9500

Gorham Plumbing5812 Temple City Blvd. 417John Gorham626-625-5205

PROPERTY MANAGEMENTCALAC InvestmentsSusan Lew(858) 565-8333

George M. Arnerich626-287-7025626-222-6201

Planet PreschoolJudy Huie Mena4977 Santa Anita [email protected]

S & S Associates310-479-7669Public ServicesCity of Temple City9701 Las Tunas Dr.626-285-2171www.ci.temple-city.ca.us

Los Angeles County LibraryJing Li5939 Golden West626-285-2136www.colapublib.org

TC Chamber of Commerce9050 Las Tunas Dr.626-286-3101info@templecitychamber.orgwww.templecitychamber.org

U.S. Post Office5940 Oak Ave.(800) 275-8777www.usps.com

RREAL ESTATE

American Heritage, RealtorsCecelia Rudar, Broker and George Rudar, REALTORS®626-445-3000 (Direct)[email protected]

Arcadia Association of RealtorsAndrew Cooper601 S. First Ave.Arcadia 91006626-446-2115

Bodkin Co. RealtyBob Bodkin5912 Encinita626-285-9991

Brokerln Trust Real Estate - Melanie [email protected] Banker DynastyMichelle Lau 9228 Las Tunas Dr, Temple City, CA 91780Cell 626-386-8323

TEMPLE CITY PRE-SCHOOLSTEMPLE CITY PRE-SCHOOLS

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Linda Jo Pyle, BrokerCentury 21 Ludecke, Inc.20 E. Foothill Blvd. #105Arcadia, CA 91006WWW.LindaJoPyle.ComLindajo2u@gmail(626) 688-4767

Grandmark Realty, Inc.Herman WongRealtor Associate5401 Baldwin [email protected]

Jackson WongBroker Assoc./Listing Advisor1225 South Baldwin Ave.Arcadia, CA 91007Cell/Text: 626-823-1032Jackson@jacksonwonghomes.comwww.templecitylistings.com

Keller Williams RealtyHelen Chen Marston317 East Foothill Blvd. 205Arcadia 91006Cell – 626-353-9665Offi ce – [email protected]

The Olson Company - Linden WalkPeter Shelton & Lucie Nguyen, Home Advisors9250 Lower Azusa Road (Linden Walk location)3010 Old Ranch Parkway Suite 100 (Business location)Seal Beach, CA 90740Tel: 562-370-9504Cell: [email protected]

Rita PadillaRealtor AssociateDilbeck Real Estate8 E. Foothill Blvd.Arcadia 91006626-462-2460

Rudy Lira Kusuma-RE/MAX Titanium8932 Mission Dr Ste 102Rosemead, CA [email protected]://www.teamnuvision.net/

RESTAURANTSCafé RouleEileen Li9153 Las Tunas Dr.626-872-1188

Chuan’s Chinese Restaurant5807 Rosemead Blvd.626-677-6667Clearman’s GalleyDrew Hopkins7215 N. Rosemead Blvd.San Gabriel 91775626-286-9402

Clearman’s North Woods Inn7247 N. Rosemead Blvd.San Gabriel 91775626-286-8284

El Ruizenor GrillNorma PerezVincent Ruiz5818 Temple City [email protected]

Guppy HouseDavid Li5743 Rosemead [email protected]

The HatDave Smith5505 Rosemead Blvd.626-292-1000

Phoenix Kitchen9225 Las Tunas Drive626-285-0988www.phoenixfoodboutique.com

Rose Donuts/Sandwiches/YogurtCharles Yip6276 N. Rosemead Blvd.626-287-1488

Starbucks5705 N. Rosemead Blvd.626-614-8004

The Tea Station9578 Las Tunas Dr.626-291-5688

UR Space9619 Las Tunas DriveMichael [email protected]

RETAILAqua Vape 9678 Las Tunas Dr, Temple City, CA 91780 (626) 291-2547http://www.aquavape.net/

Cal’s JewelersEddie Cebrowski5824 Temple City Blvd.626-286-7474

Min W. Fine Art & SchoolMin Wang9908 Las Tunas Dr. Unit [email protected]

Modern LightingMike Kowalski9034 Las Tunas Dr.626-286-7462

Office Depot5533 Rosemead Blvd.Temple City, CA 91780626-309-7594www.offi cedepot.com

ROOFINGB & G RoofingJunior Guy4930 Arden Drive626-679-1284

TRS RoofingThe Roofi ng SpecialistLouie Rios and Amanda Sanchez5812 Temple City Blvd., Ste. 304626-444-7555626-810-0102trsroofi [email protected]

SSECURITY SERVICES

San Marino SecurityPhil Raacke 2405 Huntington Dr.San Marino 91108626-285-7778

SECURITY GUARD SERVICECity Security Company, Inc.Robert Rysdon430 South Garfi eld Ave., Ste. 401Alhambra, CA 91801TEL: 626-458-2325FAX: [email protected]

SPORTSTC Amateur Softball AssociationMargaret HealyP.O. Box 931909-720-3841JAL TennisJoselito LasinP.O. Box 556626-789-6453Play Smarter Basketball ClassesRichard Marquis626-482-8267marquis@playsmarterclasses.comwww.playsmarterclasses.com

T TAX PREPARATION

LA First Tax & Financial ServicesNatalie Lee, EA9067 Las Tunas [email protected]

Quality Bookkeeping ServicesKathleen Chambers, EA9633 Las Tunas [email protected]

Rex Dondlinger & Assoc.5819 Temple City Blvd. 626-287-0903

Franklin J. Ruedel, EA, Corp.Franklin J. RuedelVoice 626-286-9662Fax [email protected]

The Tyre Agency, Inc.Steven S. Tyre, CPATony J. Tyre, Attorney at Law 5703 Temple City Blvd. 626-285-7033 626-309-9753 fax

TERMITE CONTROLSo Cal Termite SolutionsGlenn DuggerState License [email protected]

TUTOR Medtor, Inc.1055 E. Colorado Blvd.Suite 500Pasadena, CA [email protected]

UUTILITIES

Athens ServicesDennis ChiappettaP.O. Box 60009City of Industry 91716626-336-3636www.AthensServices.Com

California American Water8657 Grand Ave.Rosemead 91770888-237-1333

Golden State Water Company110 E. Live OakArcadia 91006626-446-5176

The Gas Company800-427-2200www.socalgas.com

Southern California Edison800-655-4555www.edison.com

Sunnyslope Water Company1040 El Campo Dr.Pasadena 91007626-287-5238

VVeterinarian ServicesTC Animal HospitalBruce Carlson, DVMCarol Johannsen-Crittenden, DVM Neil Bodie, DVMSheeba Thomas, DVMLisa Nguyen,DVM5406 Rosemead Blvd.San Gabriel 91775626-287-1173VIDEO & DIGITAL IMAGING

Myra D. LopezBusiness Consultant1012 W. Beverly Blvd. Ste. 876Montebello 90640323-869-8867 W

WEDDINGGP Wedding & Photo StudioHerbert Chan9636 Las Tunas Dr.626-284-8961 [email protected]

Oasis Trilingual Commu-nity School is expanding its Mandarin, Spanish and En-glish elementary program to off er summer school. Start-ing June 15, Oasis is off ering fun, dynamic classes includ-ing mini medical school, zo-ology with live mammals and reptiles, calligraphy, musical theater, gardening, robotics and detective school, taught in Mandarin, Spanish or English, which will engage and interest students and strengthen their language skills.

Oasis Trilingual Commu-nity School is located at 5957 Goldenwest Ave., Temple City (www.oasistrilingualschool.org).

For more information, email [email protected] or phone 626-285-8262.

Left to right: Chamber President Peter Choi, Mayor Tom Chavez, Head of School

Tamara Hernandez, Lillie Lorraine Newman and Heather Flores (Assistant to the

Head of School) pose with young gifted writers at “Young Author’s Book Signing

Day” presented by Temple City’s Oasis Trilingual Community School at Westfi eld

Mall on April 30.

Oasis Trilingual Community School toexpand language programs to summer school

First Lutheran Sonshine House Preschool welcomes new director Lauri Kreitner. She comes to the Temple City preschool with fresh energy, insight, and enthusiasm.

Ms. Kreitner is excited to be a part of the next chapter in Sonshine House’s sto-ry and wel-comes every-one to stop by and see what’s happening at the preschool that has been serving Temple City for more than 30 years.

A facility renovation is underway to bring this Tem-ple City Preschool new life. Along with the facility getting a facelift both inside and out, Sonshine House’s program will have a fresh look as well.

Within the developmentally appropriate curriculum em-phasizing Christian values and the love of Christ that Sonshine House is known for, a whole host of new activities will be implemented.

A new curriculum is being implemented and will include the well-known Zoo-phonics program.

Sonshine House has a year-round program and off ers a special summer session from June 22 through August.

New director

one of many

changes at

Sonshine House

PreschoolNew curriculum includes Zoo-phonics


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The 71st Camellia Festival may have ended with a down-pour of much needed rain, but it was unable to dampen thespirits of the Festival Committee. This group of dedicatedvolunteers gathered together on March 24th to celebrateanother successful event. It was also a time to say goodbyeto a few long-term committee members who dedicatedcountless hours to the Festival including Carnival Chair-man Tom O’Leary and Grandstand Chairmen Bob and

Carole Rodenbucher. The skills and talents of these indi-viduals made the Camellia Festival a success year-after-year.

The Festival Committee also took the time to celebrateand honor their Festival Director, Nanette Fish as she re-signed her position after being elected as Temple CityCouncilmember. Her eight-year tenure as Festival Directorhelped the Camellia Festival usher in change and innova-tions, and the Committee truly appreciate her time and ef-

fort spent for the benefit of this beloved Temple City tradi-tion. Dawn Tarin, a former general chairperson and vol-unteer, will replace Nan as the Festival Director.

Information regarding the Camellia Festival can befound at the City of Temple City Web site at www.ci.temple-city.ca.us or you may contact new Festival Director DawnTarin at the Camellia Festival Office at (626) 285-2171 ex-tension 2350 [email protected]

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