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Temple City Life©2015 • Published by the Temple City Chamber of Commerce • 9050 Las Tunas Drive • Temple City, CA 91780

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See Camellia Festival Parade Photos on Pages 8-9March 2015

City fetes today’s youth with special thanks toGreatest Generation of World War II veterans

Members of the Royal Court for the 71st Annual Camel-lia Festival are (l-r) front row, Banner Carrier MyaBeserra, Princess Kate Kohn, Queen Zoey Kallianiotis,Princess Jazmine Zee, and Banner Carrier SamanthaLopez. In the back row (l-r) are Banner Carrier CobinMotta, Prince Landon Pure, King Gianni Valenzuela,Prince Blake Skaggs, Banner Carrier Gianni Camera.These youngsters reigned over the festivities of the Ca-mellia Festival and Parade Feb. 20-21.

PHOTO COURTESY OF CHUCK HAMMOND

Royal CourtTemple City Communications Director Wendy Chung and some of the city’s young bright stars. PHOTO BY PETER CHOI

A Community Celebration

The Parade’s Honorary Grand Marshals were World War II veterans living in Temple City. PHOTO BY

PETER CHOI

By Peter ChoiUnder sunny skies the City of

Temple welcomed residents andvisitors from across the Southlandto the 71st Annual Camellia Fes-tival & Parade.

A celebration of youth, fami-lies and community, this year’stheme “Festival, Family, and Fun,”suggested by Cloverly Elementaryfourth grader Giordano Camera,reflected the energy and family-friendly entertainment Feb. 20, 21and 22.

As always, the highlight was theannual parade which began at theChamber office at Sultana withTCHS alumnus and actor DavidKirk Grant as Parade Grand Mar-shal. But the true highlight wasthe World War II veterans livingin Temple City who rode in a vin-tage trolley car as the HonoraryGrand Marshals.

Members of the Temple Cityand Arcadia American Foreign Legion posts es-corted veterans Bob DuFresme, Dan Snell,Ernie Roper, Harley Hart, John Sparling, JoeMilazzo, Larry Stevens, Lyle Umenhoffer,Shirley Mitchem, Curtis Ladd, Robert Bock,and Art Del Rey to loud cheers along Las Tu-nas drive.

Adding a special sparkle was the appearanceof Rose Parade Princesses Mackenzie Byers andEmily Stoker from Temple City.

Among the royalty waving to the commonpeople lining the route were King GianniValenzuela, Queen Zoey Kallianiotis, and the2015 Royal Court including Prince LandonPure, Princess Kate Kohn, Prince Blake Skaggsand Princess Jazmine Zee.

They were joined in the parade by the cur-rent Miss Temple City Monea Alvarez, herHonor Court Tiffanie Jie and Christine Chen,and Princesses Tania Yap and Rebecca Chen.

PHOTO BY JERRY JAMBAZIAN, WWW.TEMPLECITYPHOTOS.COM

Dawn Tarin receives warm congratulations from TCUSDSuperintendent Kathy Perini

Dawn Tarinproves to beGolden forTCUSD

Temple City UnifiedSchool District administra-tors are proud to announceDawn Tarin as the recipient ofTCUSD’s 2015 Association ofCalifornia School Adminis-trators (ACSA) Golden AppleAward.

Mrs. Tarin believes thereare few things as rewarding asvolunteering.

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The Grand Marshal of the 71st Camel-lia Festival was professional actor andsinger David Kirk Grant of Temple City.

David was born and raised in beauti-ful Temple City where he attended

Camellia Festival Parade GrandMarshal was actor David Kirk Grant

Longden Elementary, Oak Avenue, andTemple City High schools.

He is proud to still live in Temple Citywhich his family has called home formore than 50 years. David has been an

actor for more than 20 years. His careerstarted in Memoli Hall at Longden El-ementary where he played the title rolein the 5th grade production of Macbeth.

Since then David has co-starred onNBC’s The Office and Journeyman. Onthe big screen he has starred in Spud andthe soon-to-be released The Thin Line.

David’s career has mainly been on thestage. He has been playing Jafar inAladdin: A Musical Spectacular atDisney’s California Adventure for fouryears now.

David’s national touring credits in-clude 42nd Street (Julian Marsh) and TheMusic Man (Charlie Cowell/HaroldHill), H.M.S. Pinafore (Dick Dead-Eye),The Pirates of Penzance (The PirateKing), and a New Zealand production

of The Secret Garden (Dr. Craven).

Regional credits include Side Show atLa Jolla Playhouse, Parade (HughDorsey) and Man Of La Mancha (Gov-ernor/Innkeeper) at the Cygnet Theatre,for which he was a Critic’s Circle Awardnominee, The Great American TrailerPark Musical (Norbert), AIDA (Zosar),Smoke On The Mountain ( Burl Sanders),Pump Boys and Dinettes (Jim), I Do! I Do!(Michael), Oklahoma! (Ali Hakim),Annie Get Your Gun (Buffalo Bill), Chess(Walter Anderson), Evita (Juan Peron),Footloose (Rev. Shaw Moore), The Spit-fire Grill (Caleb Thorpe) and Company(Peter). David is a proud member of Ac-tors’ Equity Association and the ScreenActors Guild.

Parade Grand Marshal David Kirk Grant, a TCHS alumnus.

On Saturday, Jan. 24, Longden ElementarySchool hosted the Robotics Super Bowl for LosAngeles County. The competition consisted ofresearch projects related to improving educa-tion, robot games of solving mission modelssymbolizing educational activities, NFL-themed Alliance Challenge of robot teamsworking together, and Football-themedTouchdown Challenge to have specialized ro-bots attempt to score field goals and touch-downs. Longden’s all-girls team, the Technic

Longden team excels in Robotics Super BowlTigers (Hannah Kwok, Laken Baker, EmilyKwok, Dominique Bhatti and CharisChang) won the Project Research Award fortheir innovative research and design of an au-tomated, robot-teaching assistant to help im-prove the teacher-to-student ratio in class-rooms.

Official results may be viewed at the Website for FIRST Lego League for LA Region (LA-FLL) at the following address: www.la-fll.org/2015-robot-super-bowl.html

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When her now 23-year-old daughterentered kindergarten at Longden El-ementary School, there was no questionthat Mrs. Tarin would volunteer to actas PTA Room Representative, a positionshe held at Longden Elementary for thenext nine years, ending with her beingco-chairman of her son’s sixth grade pro-motion committee.

Mrs. Tarin rarely turned down a re-quest to volunteer or contribute whenasked, whether it was acting as teammom, Girl Scout leader, or donatingbaked goods.

Mrs. Tarin is involved with PTA atTemple City High School, taking on Ex-ecutive Board and Chairman positions.She also served as Grad Nite Entertain-ment Chairman from 2009 to 2012 andwas Grad Nite Chairman when her songraduated from Temple City High Schoolin 2013.

When asked to become part of Coun-cil PTA, she agreed and is currently serv-ing as First Vice President for Programs.

With her son active in the Pride ofTemple City Marching Band and Pag-eantry Corps, Mrs. Tarin joined the BandBoosters as Secretary and PoinsettiaFundraiser Chair.

When it was announced that the Prideof Temple City Marching Band and Pag-eantry Corps would be appearing in the

2015 Rose Parade, she volunteered tobe Fundraising Committee Chair-man.

Mrs. Tarin is always willing to sup-port TCUSD schools and was a mem-ber of the “Yes on S for Temple CitySchools” Committee which success-fully passed a $128 million bond mea-sure and has served on the District’sStrategic Planning Committee.

Mrs. Tarin was humbled to receivean Honorary Service Award from theTemple City High School PTA in2013.

In addition to volunteering withinTCUSD, Mrs. Tarin has served on theTemple City American Cancer Soci-ety Relay for Life Committee for threeyears, a cause she feels toucheseveryone’s life.

Most recently Dawn began com-mitting time to the Temple City Ca-mellia Festival and served as the 70thAnniversary General Chairman in2014.

“I grew up in a tradition of serviceand being part of the Temple Citycommunity of volunteers who con-tribute untold hours and dedicationto ensure that our schools and com-munity are the best possible for ourchildren. This is something I am veryproud of and something I intend tocontinue for a long time,” said Mrs.Tarin.

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Dawn Tarin honored forschool volunteer hourswith Golden Apple Award


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.

Officers and Board of Directors2014 – 2015

EXECUTIVE BOARDPeter Choi ................................................................ President/CEOJane Chavez ................................................ Chairman of the Board

Executive Director, Pregnancy Health Center SGVEd Chen ........................................................................... Vice Chair

Athens ServicesMargaret Healy ...........................................Chief Financial Officer

Quality BookkeepingSean Yee ............................................................................. Secretary

Meditor, Inc.Rita Padilla ....................................................................... Past Chair

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BOARD MEMBERSBrian Barreto ...................................................... Board MemberJudy Huie Mena .................................................. Board MemberGabriel Lynn ....................................................... Board MemberJim Walden.......................................................... Board Member

EX-OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERCouncilmember Cynthia Sternquist ..... Liaison for City of TC

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Temple City Life is a monthly publication produced by theTemple City Chamber of Commerce and distributed to homes andbusinesses in Temple City and vicinity. Articles submitted andprinted in the Temple City Life do not necessarily reflect the opinionof the Temple City Chamber of Commerce or its Board of Directors.Information is published to inform the public and stimulatediscussion.

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. 626-286-3101Peter Choi ................................................. Editor and PublisherPhuong Mac Grinstead ......................... Assistant to the Editor

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

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

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

By Peter ChoiYes, I know the famous weather saying goes the

other way, but since we just started the Lunar NewYear of the Sheep, let’s use this month to really revup our mojo for the coming year. Here are threeways to end the month feeling like a king of thebusiness jungle.

The March 3 election is over, but our own elec-tion has just begun. The Chamber is looking for afew good men and women to join our Board ofDirectors.

Board meetings are every other month from 12noon to 1 p.m. on the second Monday. Anyone in-terested in stepping up to serve the business com-munity and engage with the city of Temple City,please contact us at 626-286-3101 for more infor-mation.

Our information seminar this month is “Get-

ting Started with Constant Contact.” Join us tolearn how this beats the heck out of blasting youre-mails randomly out into the ether. The free semi-nar is 12 noon to 1 p.m., March 11 in the ChamberBoard room.

Our debut “Eat & Meet” networking mixer inFebruary was a rousing success with over two dozenmembers and friends joining us at Phoenix Kitchenfor lunch. This month we are going south of theborder to El Ruizenor Grill, honored last year asthe Outstanding Restaurant in Temple City, fortastes of their delicious Oaxacan cuisine. Join usfrom 12 noon to 1:30 p.m., March 18.

In William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar the Ro-man Emperor was famously warned to “Beware theIdes of March.” I suggest you instead be aware ofthe ideas for March we have presented and let theChamber help you build your own empire.

March is the time to spring into action

Past Board Chair Rita Padillagreets the lunch bunch. Nothingsheepish about this crowd. TheChamber celebrated the LunarNew Year of the Sheep with thedebut of their “Eat & Meet”Lunch Mixer at PhoenixRestaurant, Feb. 18. Over twodozen attended and enjoyed adelicious lunch at one of thecity’s newest dining destina-tions. The Chamber’s next “Eat& Meet” Lunch Mixer will be12 noon to 1:30 p.m., March18, at El Ruizenor Grill.

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Temple Station Captain Coronne L. Jacob accepts a check from theTemple City Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors at theirFebruary meeting. The donation was raised at the Chamber’s 90thAnnual Gala to support improvements to the workout room of theTemple City Sheriff ’s station. In photo, from left, are Board memberGabriel Lynn, City Council Liaison Cynthia Sternquist, Vice ChairEd Chen, Captain Jacob, Event Chair Judy Huie Mena, Board memberBrian Barreto, Past Board Chair Rita Padilla, Board member JimWalden, and President Peter Choi.

TC Chamber presents donation toTemple City Sheriff ’s Station

Congratulationsto volunteers

Congratulations to thisyear’s Camellia Festival Gen-eral Chairman DonnaGeorgino and the many volun-teers and city staff whose hardwork made the 2015 edition ofthe city’s signature event, the71st Annual Camellia Festivaland Parade, a rousing success.See Pages, 1, 2, 8 and 9.

Congratulations also toDawn Tarin, Temple City Uni-fied School District’s winner ofthe 2015 Association of Califor-nia School Administrators(ACSA) Golden Apple Award.Mrs. Tarin is a true citizen in thefullest meaning of the word. Oneof her major accomplishmentswas leading the effort to raisemore than $125,000 for fundingnew uniforms for the Pride ofTemple City Marching Band andPageantry Corps. But she hasmany other accomplishments.See the news story on Pages 1 and3. — Peter Choi

In photo (left) ar eChamber membersNevin Kamath(CIAM), Boardmember Jim Walden(First Baptist Church),Mitchell Salem (EHFinancial), and taxexpert Frank Ruedel.Caption: Past BoardChair Rita Padillagreets the lunch bunch.


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Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of the Shareholders ofSunny Slope Water Company, a California corporation, will be held at theoffice of the Company, located at 1040 El Campo Drive, Pasadena, California91107 in the County of Los Angeles, State of California, on Monday, the16th day of March, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. The purpose of this meeting is for theelection of Directors, and the transaction of such other business as may comebefore said meeting and the determination of any matters postponed for hearingat said meeting from previous meetings of the shareholders.

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Neighborhood Watch Info, Page 7Provided by the Temple City Public

Safety Division. Prepared by the Los An-geles Sheriff ’s Department, Temple Station.This includes significant crimes and is notinclusive of all crimes in Temple City.

Feb. 1: A vehicle burglary occurred between3 p.m. Jan. 31 and 12: 30 a.m. Feb. 1, in the 5500block of Pal Mal Avenue. Someone entered thevictim’s locked vehicle and stole her personalproperty.

Feb. 2: A vandalism occurred between 10p.m. Feb. 1 and 8: 30 a.m. Feb. 2, in the 9400 blockof Las Tunas Drive. Someone shattered the frontwindow of a business.

Feb. 3: A robbery occurred at 1 a.m., in the5600 block of El Monte Avenue. The victim wasriding his bicycle when two males in a pick-uptruck approached him from behind, confrontedhim and stole his property.

Feb. 3: A petty theft occurred at 12 noon inthe 5500 block of Rosemead Boulevard. The vic-tim was working and placed her purse under adesk. When she returned, she discovered the con-tents were on the floor and some of her propertywas missing.

Feb. 4: A commercial burglary occurred be-tween 11 p.m. Feb. 3 and 9 a.m. Feb. 4, in the 5800block of Rosemead Boulevard. Someone shat-tered the front glass door of the business, but thevictim was unsure if anything was taken.

Feb. 4: A grand theft occurred on 1/26/1511:20 a.m. and 1/28/15 4: 00 p.m., in the 6000block of Rowland Avenue. Someone broke intothe victim’s vehicle one week earlier and stole hispersonal property. Someone then used his per-sonal information to obtain funds from his per-sonal bank accounts.

Feb. 4: A petty theft occurred at 3: 58 p.m., inthe 5600 block of Rosemead Boulevard. The sus-pect entered the business, selected several itemsand exited without paying.

Feb. 6: A vandalism occurred between 10p.m. Feb. 5 and 11 a.m. Feb. 6, in the 5700 blockof Primrose Avenue. Someone wrote (illegibly)in purple marker on the east wall of the victim’sproperty.

Feb. 6: A petty theft occurred between 5 p.m.Feb. 4 and 6 a.m. Feb. 5, in the 5800 block ofEncinita Avenue. The victim said someone en-tered his backyard and stole his bicycle.

Feb. 8: A driving under the influence of alco-hol arrest of a 23-year-old Asian male was madeat 3: 16 a.m., in the 9000 block of Broadway. Thesuspect was contacted for talking on a cell phonewhile driving and displayed the signs/symptomsof being under the influence of alcohol.

Feb. 8: A vandalism occurred between 4: 30p.m. Feb. 7 and 8 a.m. Feb. 8, in the 10100 blockof Bogue Street. Someone drove a vehicle on thegrass at a local park and caused serious dam-age.

Feb. 8: A vehicle burglary occurred between5-5: 30 p.m., in the 9600 block of Las TunasDrive. Someone entered the victim’s locked ve-hicle and stole her personal property.

Feb. 9: A grand theft occurred between 10p.m. Feb. 8 and 9 a.m. Feb. 9, in the 4800 blockof Agnes Avenue. Someone removed the cata-lytic converter from the victim’s vehicle.

Feb. 9: A warrant arrest of a 44-year-old His-panic male was made at 9: 35 a.m., in the 10700block of Fairview Avenue. While seated in thebackseat of a police vehicle, the suspect inten-tionally kicked out the rear passenger window.

Feb. 11: A commercial burglary occurredbetween 6: 30 p.m. Feb. 10 and 6: 30 a.m. Feb.11, in the 6000 block of Rosemead Boulevard.Someone forcibly entered the location througha window, but nothing appeared to be missing.

Feb. 12: A residential burglary occurred be-tween 9: 30 a.m. and 12: 35 p.m., in the 5400block of Arden Drive. The victim said someoneentered the residence through an unlockedopen window and stole her personal property.

Feb. 12: A public intoxication arrest of a 54-year-old Hispanic male was made at 7 p.m., inthe 9600 block of Las Tunas Drive. The busi-ness owner told deputies the suspect was tres-passing and refused to leave. The suspect dis-played the signs/symptoms alcohol intoxicationand was unable to care for himself. In addition,the suspect violated his probation by consum-ing alcohol. The suspect is a resident ofGlendora.

Feb. 13: A petty theft shoplifting arrest of a43-year-old Hispanic female was made at 11:45 a.m., in the 5500 block of Rosemead Boule-vard. The informant said the suspect enteredthe location, removed several items from theshelves and exited without paying.

Feb. 14: A petty theft occurred at 6: 10 p.m.,in the 5400 block of Rosemead Boulevard. Thevictim’s vehicle was at a local vehicle repair shopwhen someone took her personal property.

Feb. 14: An assault and elder abuse occurredat 7 p.m., at Las Tunas Drive and Primrose Av-enue. The elderly victim said he was at a localATM machine. He was approached by a the sus-pect who began yelling at him incoherently, forno reason. The suspect attacked the victim,causing the victim to fall and lose conscious-ness. The suspect was identified by detectivesand arrested for assault.

Chamber CalendarMonday, March 9. 12 noon to 1 p.m., Executive Committee meeting, Chamber

Boardroom.

Wednesday, March 11. 12 noon to 1 p.m., Free Information Seminar, “GettingStarted with Constant Contact.” Chamber Boardroom

Wednesday, March 18. 12 noon to 1:30 p.m., “Meet & Eat” Lunch NetworkingMixer, El Ruizenor Grill, 5818 Temple City Blvd., Temple City.

Friday, March 20. Deadline for news and ad submissions for Temple City Lifenewspaper.



In addition to practicing inestate and trust law, I also prac-tice in tax law. Since tax seasonis upon us, here are two of themost important tax lawchanges:

Affordable Care Act (ACA)Although the Affordable

Care Act was signed in 2010,most of the provisions that af-fect us came into effect in 2014.As most of us know, in 2014, allindividual are required to havehealth care coverage or a validwaiver (i.e., religious reasons,federally recognized NativeAmerican tribes, etc.).

In the media we are told thatthe penalty for not having cov-erage is “small this year”-either$95 or 1% of household income

in excess of the filing threshold.However, if you are married

and together make $80,000,your penalty would be $800 ifyou and your spouse do nothave health insurance. Thishardly seems small. The penal-ties will continue to increase inthe years to come. In 2016, theminimum penalty will be $695or 2.5% of household income.That same family who is mak-ing $80,000 would now owe a$2,000 penalty.

Additionally, if you are re-ceiving premium assistancethrough California’s insuranceexchange, Covered California,you must file a tax return. Makesure to bring Form 1095-A toyour tax professional to ensure

that your subsidy is properlyreported to the IRS.

The Principal Residence Ex-clusion: Tax on Foreclosures orShort-Sales

The Tax Increase PreventionAct of 2014 extended to excludeprincipal residence cancellationof debt for tax year 2014. Thismeans that if you short sell yourhome or if you home is fore-

closed upon, you can excludeup to $2 million in cancellationof debt income.

This has not been extendedinto 2014 for the State of Cali-fornia. This also has not beenextended into 2015 federally.

As a result, as of now, if yourhouse is sold by foreclosure orshort sale, you will pay cancel-lation of debt income on the

sale of the house. You wouldpay ordinary income tax on theamount of debt that was dis-charged.

For instance, if $250,000 wasdischarged on a short sale, that$250,000 will be added as ordi-nary income on your tax return(for California in 2014 and Fed-erally in 2014 and 2015). Thiscould have catastrophic taxconsequences.

Please note, there is a chancethat Congress or the State ofCalifornia may extend the ex-clusion retroactively.

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New laws could have catastrophic tax implications

RELY ON RITARita Padilla is a Realtor specializing

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Metro areas with a lowercost of living and warmerweather are poised to see anincrease of baby boomers mov-ing in and buying a home asmany delay retirement and re-main in the labor market, ac-cording to new research by theNational Association of Real-tors®.

NAR analyzed currentpopulation trends, housingaffordability and local eco-nomic conditions in metro-politan statistical areas acrossthe US to determine housingmarkets most likely to see aboost in sales from leadingedge baby boomers.

Boise, Idaho and Raleigh,North Carolina were the top

picks for baby boomers fortheir solid job growth, share ofself-employed workers and af-fordable home prices.

The share of men andwomen working after their65th birthday has increased,setting the stage for elevatedbaby boomer buying activity inmetro areas with a dynamic lo-cal economy, adequate housingsupply and a lower cost of liv-ing.

An improving economy andrebounding home prices aregiving baby boomers the op-portunity to sell and move tosupport their retirement lifestyle.

Also, the research studyidentified cities movers aregravitating to while still re-maining in the workforce as abusiness owner. NAR’s researchreviewed 100 metro areas thathave lower state taxes, solid jobmarket conditions and strongmigration patterns (on a per-centage basis) of baby boomersmoving to that particular area

to determine which housingmarkets are likely to see a boostfrom this generation.

Cost of living, housingaffordability and inventoryavailability were also consid-ered.

The top markets to see aninflux of baby boomerhomebuyers are:

Albuquerque, N.M., Boise,Idaho, Denver, Colo., FortMeyers, Orlando and Sarasota,Fla., Greenville, S.C., Phoenixand Tucson, Ariz., Raleigh,N.C.

Other markets with strongpotential for attracting babyboomer buyers include: Chat-tanooga, Tenn., Dallas and McAllen, Texas, Riverside, Calif.,and Tampa, Fla.

According to a recent NARgenerational study ofhomebuyers and sellers lastyear, baby boomers represented30 percent of all buyers, had amedian household income of$92,400 an bought a home thatcost $210,004.

Metro areas poised for uptickin baby boomer home sales

Temple City Schools Foundation(TCSF) is an independent, non-profit organization comprised ofdedicated community volunteersand civic leaders.

The organization’s mission is tosupport the educational success ofall students enrolled in Temple CityUnified School District (TCUSD).TCSF provides ongoing funding andsupport for enrichment programs,classroom grants, student-ledprojects, visual and performing arts,athletic teams and so much more.

TCSF’s annual fundraising cam-paign, “Invest in Our Success,” isnow underway. Tax-deductible do-

nations in any amount may be sentto P.O. Box 1002, Temple City, CA91780, non-profit I.D. #91-2126088.

Grants support essential pro-grams such as the AcceleratedReader program for grades K-8,student and teacher-led classroomgrants, performing arts and musicprograms, including Temple CityHigh School’s annual musical pro-duction and Civil War Day at OakAvenue Intermediate.

To volunteer or learn moreabout TCSF, please phone the officeat 626-548-5029, visit Web sitewww.tcsf4students.org or check theTCSF Facebook page.

Temple City Schools Foundation ’s worthycauses depend on community support

Legal ReportBy Tony J. Tyre, Attorney at Law

The Tyre Agency5703 Temple City Blvd., Temple City.

For more information, phone 626-285-7033or email [email protected].


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

Building on the phenomenal successof last year’s Free Dental Care Day,Chamber member Dr. Tai K. Mao Den-tal will host its Second Annual DentistryFrom The Heart event from 8 a.m. to 5p.m., April 11, in Temple City.

During the free event, Dr. Mao andhis team will close the doors to theirregular patients and open the doors forthe less fortunate.

Anyone 18 years and older qualifiesto be seen and will be provided free regu-lar cleanings, fillings and extractionsonly.

Each patient is limited to one serviceso that the clinic is able to see as manypatients as possible. They expect to serve60 patients on this day, but their goal isto serve 100 patients.

Something to smile about –Dr. Mao offers free dental care for April 11

The clinic is alsolooking for volun-teers. Anyone with akind heart is wel-come to help withcrowd control, servedrinks and snack,help fill out forms, setup for the event, and, of course, assistwith clean up. There is a special need foranyone who can translate.

Free Dental Care Day is a perfectevent for college or high school studentswho need volunteer hours.

For more information, please phoneDania Cardona, office manager/market-ing director, 626-286-3033, fax 626-283-3661, 9925 Las Tunas Drive, Temple City,CA 91780, or visit www.drmaodental.com.

Temple CityNeighborhoodWatch areas

Area 3 Neighborhood Watch meets March 18

The next Neighborhood Watch meet-ing will be from 5:30-7:30 p.m., March18, in Area 3, at First United MethodistChurch, 5957 Golden West Ave.

Fresh-made soft tacos and beveragesare provided for everyone. Meetings arefrom 5:30-7:30 p.m. , usually on the thirdThursday of the month and are open toresidents of all 10 areas. The March 18meeting is the only Wednesday meetingfor the year.

This year’s Neighborhood Watch top-ics include community involvement/burglaries, theft and scam identification,traffic safety, disaster shelter options, andother awareness/preventive tips.

The current format of Temple City’sNeighborhood Watch Program is in its

fourth year, and has gained much atten-tion throughout surrounding regions.

Deputies from the Temple City Spe-cial Assignment Team discuss crimetrends and prevention while the City’sPublic Safety personnel talk about disas-ter awareness and preparedness.

These meetings are forums for resi-dents to learn about good preventivemeasures and/or to voice concerns.

For more information, please visit theCity’s Web site, http://www.ci.temple-city.ca.us/204/Neighborhood-Watch, or phone theCity’s Public Safety Division, 626-285-2171, and/or the Temple City Special As-signment Team at Temple Sheriff ’s Sta-tion, 626-285-7171.

Residents from all areas welcomeCHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

English Chinese Bilingual Storytime, everyTuesday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Baby Bounce Storytime, every Wednesday,10:15-10:45 a.m., except March 18

Toddler Storytime, every Wednesday, 11-11:45 a.m., except March 18

Evening Playtime, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Thursday,March 12

Puppet Show, 2-3 p.m., Saturday, March 14Untidy Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m.,

Wednesday, March 18Pajama Storytime, 7-7:30 p.m., Thursday,

March 26Drop-in Art Activity, 2-3 p.m., Saturday,

March 28TEEN PROGRAMS

Teen Hip Hop/Kickboxing Fitness Class, ev-ery Saturday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Teen Advisory Board, 3-4 p.m., Saturday,March 7

Lanyard Craft Lace Keychain Workshop, 2-3 p.m., Saturday, March 21

Teen Game Day, 4-5 p.m., Tuesday, March 24Teen Book Club, 4-5 p.m., Tuesday, March 31

ADULT PROGRAMSCitizenship Class, every Wednesday & Friday,

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

10-11 a.m., Monday, March 2Housing Law Clinic, 12:30-2:30 p.m., Friday,

March 6 & 20Traditional Chinese Music Appreciation, 2-

3 p.m., Saturday, March 7Bingo Game, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Friday, March 27Grace Yang, Teen/Adult Services Librarian,

County of Los Angeles Public Library, Temple CityLibrary, 5939 Golden West Ave., Temple City, CA91780, 626-285-2136. [email protected]

Temple City Library has many programs for March


Camellia Festival Announces 2015 Float WinnersThe Sweepstakes Award was presented to the

Longden Student Council for their float “Tilt-A-Whirl.”General Chairwoman, Donna Georgino, chose St. Luke’s8th Grade Class “Ride of Our Lives” as her Theme win-ner. In their first effort, Emperor Elementary Schoolwon the Best Use of Camellias trophy for “EmperorEagles Together Are A Festive Family.” In a joint effort,Cloverly and La Rosa Schools won the Animation Awardfor their “Life Is Happiness ...” float. Mayor Carl Blum

chose Cub Scout Pack 156 as his Mayor’s Award winnerfor their “Cub Scout Carnival, Festival, Family and Fun.”

Another first time float participant, the Temple CityPathfinders, won the Grand Marshal’s Award for “Fam-ily Fun.” The Honorary Grand Marshals Award winnerwas the TCHS American Cancer Society Club for “Cel-ebrating More Birthdays.” Josette Temple, the grand-daughter of Temple City founder Walter Temple, wason hand to help award the Walter Temple Award to the

Mission Camellia Girl Scouts for “Girl Scout Sisters”and the Josette Temple Award to TC Parks and Recre-ation STARS for “Concerts in the Park.” The ArcadiaAmerican Legion Juniors earned the City Council Spe-cial Award for their first effort “Honoring All Veterans.”

Float chairman, Mary Sneed, and the entire Camel-lia Festival committee, want to thank all the float build-ers for creating such wonderful floats, and being such aspecial part of the Camellia Parade.

Sweepstakes winner “Tilt-A-Whirl” entered by the Longden Student Council. Theme winner “Roller Coaster” 8th Grade Class of 2015 entered by St. Luke Lions.

Best Use of Camellias trophy winner, “Emperor EaglesTogether Are a Festive Family” entered by Emperor El-ementary School.

Animation Award winner “Life is Happening with ... Festival, Familyand Fun!” entered by Cloverly Elementary & La Rosa Elementary Schools.

“Family Fun” entered by Temple City Pathfinders.

“Celebrating More Birthdays” entered by Temple CityHigh School American Cancer Society Youth Club andRelay for Life of Temple City.

“Honoring All Veterans” entered by ArcadiaAmerican Legion Unit 247 Juniors.

“Girl Scout Sisters”entered by Girl Scoutsof Mission Camellias

Service Unit.

“Concerts in the Park” entered by Temple City Parks andRecreation.

“Cub Scout Carni-val, Festival, Familyand Fun” entered byCub Scout Pack#156.

Photos byCity of

Temple Cityand

Peter Choi


A Community Celebration71st Annual Camellia Festival & Parade

Rose Court Princesses Mackenzie Byers and Emily Stoker wave to their hometown crowd.

Fresh off their successful appearance at the 2015 Rose Parade, the Pride of Temple City Marching Band wowed in theirnew uniforms.

Members of the Pageantry Corps announce the Pride of Temple City Marching Band.

Resident Allen Soong and daughters Avery and Pepperjoined the crowds lining Las Tunas.

Festival General Chairperson Donna Giorgino enjoys the fruits of her labors.

Mayor Carl Blum and First Lady Jeanette.

These pint size cheerleaders had tons of energy.

Vice Commander Scott Sinclair (American Legion Post 247), Chamber member FranklinRuedel, and Commander Fred Fluker (American Legion Post 279).

Festival DaysFeb. 20-22

Festival ParadeFeb. 21

Photos by Peter Choi


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

Temple City Patriotic News

Honoringthose whoprotect us24/7/365

By Sharon JohnsonThe Blue Star Banner

program’s annual rummagesale will start at 8 a.m., May 2,at the Altadena Dairy store,9201 Las Tunas Drive. Dona-tions can be made by phoningme (Sharon Johnson, 626-285-5852) or by coming early at7 a.m.

Please support our salewith donations and purchases.

Proceeds go toward pur-chase and maintenance of ourBlue Star Banners to honorour U.S. military personnelfrom Temple City or person-nel related to residents. Welove our troops. Relatives of

military personnel who wantto honor them with a bannershould also phone me.

We also say thanks to thoseserving the nation by sendinggift boxes to those serving inthe various military theatersof action around the world.

Perhaps you would like to do-nate Girl Scout cookies toplace in the boxes.

Buy cookies from any GirlScout or troop selling themoutside local supermarkets.

Then attach a note ofthanks and endearment to the

box and phone me at 626-285-5852. I’ll arrange a pick-up.

We are regularly receivingthank you letters from USAFand Marines and pictures oftheir units.

Plan on seeing and readingthese items at our next biggathering, which is the semi-annual Blue Star AppreciationDinner and celebration June 5,in the First Baptist Churchgym.

More about that programwill be announced in the nextissue of Temple City Life.

God bless our military andGod bless our nation.

Rummage sale on May 2 will help raise funds for Blue Star group

The St. Luke Parish 28th Annual Fiesta April24-26 will feature an expanded boutique and craftfair on all three days of the popular communityevent. Craft vendor space is now available forpurchase, along with space in the general exhibi-tor area.

The fiesta features a food court, boutique andcraft fair, plant booth, carnival games and rides,live entertainment, a beer garden, and an exhibi-tor area.

Unlimited ride wristbands will be availablesoon in the Parish Office, along with pre-salepriced ride tickets.

The boutique and craft fair features the manyhandcrafted and boutique-style items that arecreated and donated by parishioners, in addition

to showcasing the talents of craftand boutique vendors in the area.Vendors can purchase space for allthree days or just Saturday andSunday ($135 for Friday-Sunday/$125 for Saturday and Sunday).

Exhibitor/vendor space is alsoavailable on Saturday and Sundayin the exhibitor area ($125 for Sat-urday and Sunday/$100 for Satur-

St. Luke Parish Fiesta boutique open tovendors; general exhibitor space available

day or Sunday) for companies and organizationsthat want to showcase their products and services.

Additionally, sponsorship packages range from$25 to $1,000 and in-kind donation sponsorshipsare welcome.

The event, host to more than 10,000 GreaterSan Gabriel Valley residents, is the Parish’s mainfundraiser with proceeds directed toward parishand elementary school maintenance needs.

The Parish is also sponsoring a grand prizeraffle (first prize: $7,500 cash) and a mega 50/50cash raffle (winner could receive up to $5,000;$2,000 guaranteed). Raffle tickets can be pur-chased at the St. Luke Parish Office, 5605 CloverlyAve., Temple City, or at the fiesta (held at the Par-ish) until sold out.

Admission is free. Lead event sponsors includePierce Brothers Mortuary, Super A Foods, TheTemple City Tribune, Mercury Mailing and Print-ing, Dolores Chili, Choza Mama Peruvian Res-taurant, Carmine’s Italian Restaurant, ValuMart,and Buy Low Market.

For more information, phone the Parish Of-fice at 626-291-5900 or visit the Web sitewww.stluketemplecity.org.

TCHS competing in March Madness event, March 6The Temple City High School Comedy

Sportz Improv Team will compete in anevent combining sports and theatre at 7p.m., Friday, March 6, in the TCHS the-atre 601, 9501 Lemon Ave. General admis-sion is $5.

The ComedySportz High SchoolLeague(r) is the largest, most successfulteam improv theatre program in theUnited States.

Improvisation is played as a team sport,

with two teams “competing” for audiencelaughs.

The ComedySportz High SchoolLeague is the students’ game. They create,direct and perform their own material offthe top of their heads, without the time tostop and question or deny their abilities.

For more information, phone TCHSComedySportz Advisor Michele Gaffneyat 626-548-5000, ext. 5213 or email her [email protected]


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Text and Photos by Jerry JambazianEach week, the Temple City Kiwanis Club recognizes out-

standing students and their teachers from Cloverly, Emperor,Longden and the Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center.

Kiwanis treats students and their teacher to lunch. Studentsreceive a certificate, a letter for their parents, a bumper sticker,a gift certificate from The Hat restaurant and a photograph ofthem receiving their award. Their photo is also published inTemple City Life and displayed in the Temple City Unified SchoolDistrict lobby.

The Temple City Kiwanis has been serving the communitysince 1939. Members are dedicated men and women who desireto make a difference in the quality of life for the youth of TempleCity. Kiwanis meets at 12 noon each Tuesday at Denny’s restau-rant on Rosemead Boulevard. To find out more about Kiwanis,please phone Jerry Jambazian at 626-286-2444. Visit theKiwanis Web site at www.templecitykiwanis.org.

Temple City Kiwanis Club honors outstanding students

Oak Avenue Intermediate SchoolThe Kiwanis Club of Temple City honored Ian Cheng Gonzales

and Bay Lee Hollinger, two outstanding students from Oak AvenueIntermediate School, Feb. 3. Attending the students was their teacher,Mrs. Eileen Pontrelli, as shown in photo above.

Ian, 12, enjoys performing arts, likes Broadway musicals, ab-stract visual arts, and collecting Disney Vinylmations. Ian said thebest things about Oak Avenue are “the teachers and staff, the greatexperiences and good education Oak provides, and the good friendsthat are friendly and supportive.” The best thing that ever happenedto him was discovering the world of arts through the kindness ofothers. His goals are to build a less expensive Disneyland in hisback yard, to get accepted into the Los Angeles County School ofArts, become an Eagle Scout before he graduates high school, andbecome a world famous fashion designer like Karl Lagerfeld andZac Posen.

Bay, 13, has an older brother. She enjoys playing the saxophone,listening and dancing to music, and shooting some hoops. Bay saidthe best things about Oak Avenue are “the clubs and activities, thesports, and all the awesome teachers.” The best thing that ever hap-pened to her was going to the grocery store and smiling at a ladybecause they kept passing each other and later she told Bay thatshe made her day. If she could change one thing it would be that theEgyptians would have documented how they built the Pyramids.Her goals are to build a giant radio broadcasting studio so every-one in the world can listen at the same time, to learn more aboutthe world, to become something, and beat her own records.Cloverly Elementary School

The Kiwanis Club of Temple City honored Cloverly ElementarySchool, two outstanding students from Cloverly Elementary School,Feb. 3. Attending with the students was Cloverly teacher, Mrs. PatWenzel, as shown in photo above. This is Mrs. Wenzel’s 36th year ofeducating students.

Diane, 11, is in Mrs. Wenzel’s class. She enjoys playing the pi-ano and violin. Diane said the best things about Cloverly are “thefun things to do, they always have people helping kids with dis-abilities, and they have special classes to help kids with certain sub-jects.” The best thing that ever happened to her was going to Chinato visit her family. If she could change one thing, it would be thatpeople be more thankful, giving, and kind. If she could build onething, it would be a house for homeless people to provide food andshelter. Her goals are to get good grades, establish a strong connec-tion with family and friends, and make new friends at school.

Phoebe, 12, is in Mrs. Tenney’s class. She has a younger sisterand enjoys writing, sketching, and music. Phoebe said the bestthings about Cloverly are “the teachers at my school are amazing,my friends are fun and a little crazy, and the library is a nice envi-ronment to read, study, and relax in.” The best thing that ever hap-pened to her was making a lot of good friends on the marine biol-ogy trip. If she could change one thing, it would be that textbooksand books in general be less expensive. If she could build one thing,it would be a library that would be open 24/7. Her goals are to fin-ish her piano Certificate of Merit before high school, learn how tobake, and publish a book.

Emperor Elementary SchoolThe Kiwanis Club of Temple City honored Natalie Cheah, Ethan

Keelin, and Caren Chua, three outstanding students from EmperorElementary School, Feb. 17. Attending with the students was Em-peror teacher, Mrs. Shelly Scanlan, , as shown in photo (right).

Natalie, 12, is in Mrs. Scanlan’s class. She has two younger broth-ers and enjoys drawing, badminton, music, swimming, golf, andreading. Natalie said the best things about Emperor are “the stu-dents are nice and respectful, and the staff and Mr. Westgate aregreat with new students.” The best thing that ever happened to herwas going to Emperor in the fourth grade. If she could change onething, it would be to stop bullying and be respectful. If she couldbuild one thing, it would be an animal shelter. Her goals are to catchup on her Accelerated Reader goal, read more books, and learn morescience.

Ethan, 11, is in Mrs. Geis’s class. He has four brothers and sis-ters and enjoys reading, baseball, soccer, and football. Ethan saidthe best things about Emperor are “the helpful teachers, all the pro-grams and activities such as Student Council, float building, KidTechs, helping in class, and Friends of the Library.” The best thingthat ever happened to him was winning the City Championshipsfor Temple City in baseball. If he could change one thing, it wouldbe to make smoking illegal. If he could build one thing, it would bea car that runs on carbon dioxide. His goals are to get good gradesall through college, get into a good college, and get a good job.

Caren, 12, is in Mr. Giangregorio’s class. She has an older brotherand enjoys dancing, listening to music, laughing with friends, andexploring her imagination. Caren said the best things about Em-peror are the funny and understanding staff and teachers, the as-semblies that teach us important values, and teaching morals tocreate the best students.” The best thing that ever happened to herwas being the only student who got 100% on the science test. If shecould change one thing, it would be to help homeless men andwomen and give them a second chance. Her goals are to build adance studio, make everyone in the world smile and laugh, teachothers about moving on and having a positive attitude, become abetter dancer and teach others.

Oak Avenue Intermediate SchoolThe Kiwanis Club of Temple City honored Oak Avenue Inter-

mediate School, two outstanding students from Oak Avenue In-termediate School, Feb. 3. Attending with the students was Oakteacher Mr. Randy Marsh, as shown in photo above.

Anoop ,12, is in Mr. Marsh’s class. He has two older sistersand enjoys reading, writing, video games, and playing soccer.Anoop said the best things about Oak Avenue are “the library,Social Studies, Junior Statesman of America, and the Teen Advi-sory Board.” The best thing that ever happened to him was on thelast day of elementary school he received a signed book by Lem-ony Snicket. It was given to him by Longden Librarian Mrs. Wil-son for helping during lunch. If he could change one thing, it wouldbe to make gun laws stricter in America. His goals are to have anever-ending energy supply, become an author, get into Stanford,UCLA, or UCSB, and Anoop would like to be President of theUnited States.

Victoria, 12, is in Mr. Hart’s class. She has a younger sisterand enjoys playing violin and hanging out with her friends.Victoria said the best things about Oak Avenue are “the teachers,the education, and getting to meet new people.” The best thingthat ever happened to her was meeting her best friend. If she couldchange one thing, it would be to end world hunger. Her goals areto build a house for homeless people and orphans, not procrasti-nate, help others, and get better grades.

12 Temple City Life • March • 2015 www.templecitychamber.com [email protected]

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

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

A ACUPUNCTURE

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.626-287-0903ADVERTISING & MARKETINGMid Valley NewsClarke Moseley11401 Valley Blvd. Ste. 200BEl Monte 91731626 443-1753 or [email protected]

TC Chamber of CommerceTC Life9050 Las Tunas Dr.626-286-3101

ANTIQUE Jambhala Antique & Jewelry, Inc.Ronald Wang9611 Las Tunas Dr.626-237-0168Fax [email protected]

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

Rob Uriostegui, Attorney9631 Las Tunas Drive, B2626-862-4777 www.LawyerRob.com

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

BEAUTY, HAIR & BEAUTY SUPPLY

Coe’s Coiffures5820 Temple City Blvd.626-286-5931

Melody Skin CareMelody Huang5727 Sultana [email protected]

PHD, Professional Hair Design-ersMichael Lee, President9103 Las Tunas [email protected]

BICYCLESTemple City Bike ShopJohn “JJ” Spielmann, Jr.9628 East Las Tunas [email protected]

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

CHIROPRACTIC

Chiropractic Office of TCDr. John Gutierrez, DC9511 Las Tunas Dr.626-309-0640drjohngutierrezchiropractor@yahoo.comwww.drjohngutierrezchiro.com

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

CHURCHES HOUSE OF WORSHIP

The Bridge Christian Fellow-shipBruce LaRue8925 Ardendale Ave.San Gabriel [email protected]

Chapel of RosesJohn and Pearl Northcott 61 North Hill Ave.Pasadena [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

New Hope Church700 South Rosemead Blvd.Pasadena, CA [email protected]

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

Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is of TC1-800-22UNITEP.O. Box [email protected]

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 RouleMegan Pan9153 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

COMPUTER CONSULTING JoAnn CareyComputer Consulting and QuickBooks Instruction6649 Cloverly Ave.626-348-2025 [email protected]

CONVENIENCE STORES7–Eleven6262 Rosemead Blvd.Adriana Pickens626-292-5834

CONSTRUCTION HOME BUILDING

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

CONVALESCENTBaldwin Gardens Nursing Center10786 Live Oak626-447-3553

El Monte Convalescent Hos-pitalJesse 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]

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 91775626-287-8321

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

Planet PreschoolJudy Huie Mena4977 Santa Anita [email protected]

Playfactory PreschoolCyndi Halton9723 Garibaldi626-285-9223

Sonshine House PreschoolTheresa Chessir9141 E. Broadway626-285-3380

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

DENTAL OFFICESAnthony Euredjian, DDS9517 Las TunasTemple City, CA [email protected]

Terrance 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]

Unless otherwise indicated all business directory addresses are for:

Temple City, CA 91780

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

San Gabriel Christian School and Community ChurchDiane Acosta117 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]

Trilogy Financial ServicesRoxanne Quintero, Financial Execuive1000 Lakes DriveWest Covina, CA 91790TEL: 626-918-5670 ext. 4208FAX: [email protected]

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

GROCERY SUPERMARKETSMetro SupermarketDavid Ma4819 Temple City [email protected]

Sam’s Club4901 Santa Anita Ave.El Monte 91731626-652-6901

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

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

HHEALTH & WELLNESS

Carey Business ServicesWellness Products & Square Foot GardeningJoAnn Carey6649 Cloverly [email protected]

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

Melody Skin CareMelody Huang5727 Sultana [email protected]

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

HOTELSDoubleTree Hotel Rosemead888 Montebello Blvd.Rosemead, CA 91770323-722-8800Sharon [email protected]

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

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

INSURANCE, FINANCIAL ADVISOR

Fulcrum Insurance Center18725 East Gale Ave.Suite 220City of Industry, CA 91748Amanda [email protected] & 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

JJEWELRY

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

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

Dreamweaver 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

Mid Valley NewsClarke Moseley11401 Valley Blvd. Ste. 2008El Monte 91731626 443-1753 or [email protected]

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

NONPROFIT 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

Northeast San Gabriel Valley WorkSource CenterJack Ng2550 West Main St.Alhambra [email protected]

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

TCHS Vocal Arts Boosters9501 E. Lemon626-548-5053

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

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TEMPLE CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUYER’S GUIDEPLUMBING

Agosta 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

West S.G.V. Consortium DBA Career PartnersMirna Delira-Lopez3505 Hart Ave.Rosemead 91770626-572-7272 ext. [email protected]

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

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]

IRN Realty556 W. Las Tunas DriveSuite 101Arcadia, CA 91007Amanda Lam626-447-5100626-372-5196– Direct [email protected]://sites.google.com/site/amanda-karmalam

Jackson Wong Listing AdvisorJackson Wong1225 South Baldwin Ave.Arcadia, CA 91007Cell: 626-286-8168Text: 626-823-1032Fax: 626-286-1881ackson@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

Team NuVision, RealtorsRudy Kusuma1024 E. Valley Blvd.Alhambra [email protected]

West San Gabriel Valley Association 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 x231

Beard Papa’s Cafe Arcadia860 S. Baldwin Ave.Arcadia, CA 91007Weng [email protected]

Café RouleMegan Pan9153 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

McDonald’s9831 Las Tunas Dr.626-292-1711

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

Subway 43179441 Las Tunas Dr.285-7280

Sushi In The BoxAlex Chuang5927 Cloverly Ave.626-286-5786

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

UR Space9619 Las Tunas DriveMichael [email protected]

RETAIL7-Eleven6262 Rosemead Blvd.626-292-5834

Aqua VapeJacqueline Hsu9678 Las Tunas Drive626-291-2547 [email protected]

Best Photo BoothsRon Jacobs – President/Owner3579 E. Foothill Blvd. #133Pasadena CA [email protected]

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

Direct TV EM ServicesElia Maalouf626-243-3645 or 866-706-3178www.swapmeetprices.com

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

Sam’s Club4901 Santa Anita Ave.El Monte 91731626-652-6901

Superior Furniture1001 South San Gabriel Blvd.San Gabriel, CA 91776Binh Lam626-292-1301626-292-1314 – [email protected]

Temple City Bike ShopJohn “JJ” Spielmann, Jr.9628 East Las Tunas [email protected]

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]

SERVICE CLUBSKiwanis Club of TCJerry Backstrom, PresidentP.O. Box 156626-286-2444

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.comTC Youth Football & CheerJavier Sotelo1142 West Louisa Ave.West Covina, CA [email protected]

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

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, DVM5406 Rosemead Blvd.San Gabriel 91775626-287-1173

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

Best 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 91801626-576-0591 www.yonemoto.com

PHYSICIANSDreamweaver Medical AssociatesDr. Francisco Rodriguez330 West Las Tunas Dr. Ste. 1San Gabriel, CA 91776626-289-0400info@dreamweavermedicalassociates.comwww.dreamweavermedicalassociates.com

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

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TAX PREPARATIONH&R BlockRobert Best5781 Rosemead [email protected]

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]

TUXEDO RENTALFriar Tux Shop1000 S. Baldwin Ave.Arcadia 91007626-445-0540

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 91006626-446-5176The Gas Company800-427-2200www.socalgas.com

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

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

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

VVACUUM CLEANERS

George’s Appliance RepairCharlie Mavaro5952 North Temple City [email protected]

VETERINARIAN SERVICESTC Animal HospitalBruce Carlson, DVMCarol Johannsen-Crittenden, DVM Neil 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

WWEDDING

Chapel of RosesJohn and Pearl Northcott 61 N. Hill Ave.Pasadena [email protected]

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

Pet of the Month

Make it your lucky day and make Peso a lucky dog

Adopt Peso - he qualifi es for Senior Adoption rate

Peso is an adorable Chihuahua boy about 8 years old and 8 pounds. He is a sweet boy who enjoys his walks to the park. He is good-natured and willing to please as he patiently posed for his St. Patrick’s Day photo.

Peso is happy to be petted and enjoys some quality lap time after an outing. He has a short coat that doesn’t require much grooming other than bathing and brushing on occasion. Although he is well cared for by our staff and volunteers, he would be grateful for a warm bed at night in a quiet, loving home with pet parents. He is not demanding and would give much love in return.

In honor of St. Patrick, who lived 74 years, we recognize our senior animals this month for their wisdom, experience, adaptability, willingness to learn new tricks and for easily loving and bonding with us. To celebrate, all senior pets will be available for the Senior Adoption rate of $39.

If you have a soft spot in your heart for senior dogs, please consider adopting Peso. He would be eternally thankful and loyal to you. He has earned a comfortable “retirement home” for his senior years.

Please visit from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday for a Meet and Greet with Peso. He resides at the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society, 851 E. Grand Ave., San Gabriel, located off San Gabriel Boulevard, north of Mission and south of Las Tunas.

His adoption fee of $39 includes his neuter surgery, a microchip, fi rst vaccinations and a free wellness check-up at a participating veterinarian. For more information about Peso, phone 626-286-1159.

The shelter provides animal control and licensing services to Temple City and is the friendly, local choice for low cost spay/neuter and vaccina-

tion services for your pet. Visit sgvhumane.org for more information about shelter services and photos of all our wonderful adoptable pets.

Peso is picture perfect in his St. Patrick’s Day fi nery.

TEMPLE CITY ANIMAL HOSPITALTEMPLE CITY ANIMAL HOSPITALFifth AnnualFifth Annual

OPEN HOUSEOPEN HOUSE

5406 Rosemead Blvd., San Gabriel • www.templecityanimalhospital.com5406 Rosemead Blvd., San Gabriel • www.templecityanimalhospital.com

• Behind-the-Scenes Hospital Tours• Behind-the-Scenes Hospital Tours• Herpetology Petting Zoo• Herpetology Petting Zoo• Police Dog• Police Dog• Agility Course• Agility Course• Obedience Club (pending)• Obedience Club (pending)• Therapy Dogs• Therapy Dogs• Free Gifts• Free Gifts• San Gabriel Humane Society and other• San Gabriel Humane Society and other Pet Rescue and Adoption Groups Pet Rescue and Adoption Groups• Presentations and Information from • Presentations and Information from Pet Food Vendors Pet Food Vendors• Presentations and Information from • Presentations and Information from Pharmaceutical Companies Pharmaceutical Companies• Guide Dogs for the Blind• Guide Dogs for the Blind• Catered by El Ruizenor Grill, Temple City• Catered by El Ruizenor Grill, Temple City

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Since 2000, Baguobuyi hasbeen entitled as “FamousTrademark of Sichuan Prov-ince” and “Famous Trademarkof Chengdu.”

In December, 2005,Baguobuyi was recognized as“The Best Known ChineseBusiness of the People’s Repub-lic of China.” In 2010,Baguobuyi exhibited at theShanghai EXPO as the onlyrepresentative for Sichuan Cui-sine.

But whether it is for a busi-ness meal, a family dinner, or aromantic date, what Chuan’soffers is an elegant, moderntake on Sichuan cuisine, one ofthe eight regional cuisines ofChina, and the Temple CityChamber of Commerce is de-lighted to welcome the latestbranch of the Baguobuyi em-pire to America and the SanGabriel Valley.

Chuan’s Chinese Restaurant, 5807 Rosemead Blvd., 626-677-6667,is open from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for lunch and 5-10 p.m. fordinner, seven days a week.

Named repeatedly to the Top 100Chinese Catering Enterprises List

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March 2015 Temple City Life