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Lunar New Year celebration photos on Page 9February 2015

By Peter ChoiEstablishing a Reserve Policy and an

Economic Development Fund hashelped the City of Temple City utilizetax dollars efficiently to provide for asound fiscal future, said Mayor CarlBlum in his State of the City addressbefore a packed crowd Jan. 26., in City

Council Chambers.Mayor Blum said the Reserve Policy

and the Economic Development Fund“proved to be one of the very best deci-sions this City Council has made (com-ing) at a time when the State of Califor-nia dissolved all redevelopment agencies.

Mayor cites teamworkand proactive measuresin Temple City success

State of the City

Mayor Blum thanked those who make Temple City a great place to call home.

‘City continues to enjoy asolid financial forecast’

PHOTO BY PETER CHOI

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Temple City’s 71st annual CamelliaFestival celebrating youth, families andcommunity will take place Feb. 20, 21and 22.

The theme for this year’s event is Fes-tival, Family and Fun. The annual paradewill take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb.21, over a 1.5-mile march on Las TunasDrive starting at Sultana Street and fin-ishing at Kauffman. Floats will be on dis-play in Temple City Park until 5 p.m.Saturday.

The three-day event includes enter-tainment, food and game booths and avariety of carnival rides for the entirefamily in Temple City Park.

The Parade Grand Marshal is actorDavid Kirk Grant, a TCHS alumnus.

Honorary Grand Marshals are WorldWar II veterans living in Temple City orin the Temple City Unified School Dis-trict. All WWII veterans in town shouldcontact the Camellia Festival Office at626-285- 2171.

Carnival ride pre-sale tickets are on

sale until Feb. 19 at 20 tickets for $12.The carnival is open from 4-10 p.m. Fri-day, Feb. 20; on Saturday, Feb. 21, afterthe parade until 10 p.m. and on Sunday,Feb. 22 from 12-8 p.m.

Entertainment will be providedthroughout the weekend, courtesy oflocal talent and school students.

The General Chairman for this year’sevent is Donna Georgino.

The camellia-decorated floats basedon the theme will be pushed in the Feb.21 parade for viewers to enjoy. Paradeunits include floats designed, built, anddecorated based on the theme by youthgroups from Temple City and the sur-rounding areas.

The theme was suggested byGiordano Camera, a fourth grader atCloverly Elementary School. Giordanoreceived a $100 cash prize and will beriding in the Camellia Festival Parade.

See Page 3 for Royal Court news.Please direct questions to the CamelliaFestival Office at 626-285- 2171.

City prepares for 71st annualCamellia Festival, Feb. 20-22

The street festival featured colorful entertainment for both days. Photo by Peter Choi

Lunar New YearStreet Festival draws

thousands downtown

Temple City High School’s Depart-ment of the Performing Arts presents itsannual Broadway musical, a fun tap-dancing production of 42nd Street, fullystaged at the historic San Gabriel Mis-sion Playhouse, 320 South MissionDrive, San Gabriel.

Performances for 42nd Street will beat 7:30 p.m. March 13-14 and at 2 p.m.March 15, at the San Gabriel MissionPlayhouse. Ticket prices are $20 and $18

Tickets on sale for TCHS’ 42nd Street

for reserved seating and $15 for unre-served seating. Tickets can be purchasedonline at www.tcusd.net or in person at theTCHS Activities Office, Room 311 at

TCHS. Visit the Web site or phone 626-548-5160 for more information. Ticketswill also be available at the Playhouse boxoffice, one hour before each perfor-mance.

42nd Street is a big, bold musical setin 1933, which celebrates the “stuff thatdreams are made of” - being in a Broad-way Show on 42nd Street in New York.Boy meets girl, girl tries to get into the

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A colorful, flavorful, and wonderful mix ofsights, sounds, and sensations filled the closed-off streets and sidewalks of downtown Temple

City as the 2015 Lunar New Year Street Festivaldrew thousands of families and fairgoers to Las

Tunas Drive over the weekend of Jan. 24 and25. From “Ramen burgers” (burgers with fried

ramen instead of a traditional bun) to “MichaelJackson” performing on the Entertainment

Stage, the free street fair offeredsomething for everyone.

The City of Temple City partnered with SingTao Daily newspaper and the Temple City

Chamber of Commerce to bring the familyfriendly event back for a second year, expand-

ing to two full days of food and festivities.

The event opened with greetings fromelected officials and dignitaries from Temple

City, the San Gabriel Valley and beyond. MayorCarl Blum, Mayor Pro Tem Tom Chavez, City

Council members Cynthia Sternquist,Fernando Vizcarra, and Vincent Yu were joined

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“Overall, I’m proud to say the Citycontinues to enjoy a solid financial fore-cast at a time when many cities, despitean improved statewide economy, are stillfacing severe challenges. Temple City hasbeen prudent in its finances and now hasresources to invest in its future.”

The Mayor explained how this invest-ment covered many areas including thedowntown revitalization (“There is noreason why Temple City cannot trans-form Las Tunas Drive into an excitingretail and dining district.”), communitypreservation, a home improvement pro-gram, new housing, and the graffiti re-moval program.

Titled “A Team Effort,” Mayor Blum’sremarks addressed “what we have ac-complished, not as individualCouncilmembers or Mayors, but as ateam that has reenergized this city.”

The Mayor acknowledged the manyplayers on this team beginning with keycity staff such as new City ManagerBryan Cook, Community DevelopmentDirector Michael Forbes, the City Com-missioners, “personnel from the Countyof Los Angeles Sheriff ’s and Fire depart-ments; Temple City Unified School Dis-trict; and Temple City Chamber of Com-merce.”

He further acknowledged members ofthe business community, religious insti-

tutions, private schools and educationalcenters, youth sports leagues and scout-ing programs, Sister Cities, and serviceorganizations such as Kiwanis, Blue StarBanner Program, Temple City ChineseAmerican Association and the AmidaSociety.

“I apologize if I’ve missed anyone inthe audience,” said the Mayor, “but Ithink you get the picture on what it takesto be a city. ”

In his remarks, Mayor Blum coveredmany areas including a look back to2009 and the corruption scandal that re-sulted in the City Council’s transition toa new team of leaders with a proactiveapproach to governance that successfullyrebuilt trust in local government.

The 50th Anniversaryin 2010 allowed the Cityto both celebrate the past50 years and plan for thenext 50, “a clean slate for

progress, innovation, and citizen engage-ment” resulting in a “a high performancecity.”

Mayor Blum highlighted recent suc-cesses such as the Rosemead BoulevardProject, the Parks and Open Space Mas-ter Plan, the Citizen’s Academy, and co-operation with the local Sheriff ’s teamon the Neighborhood Watch Program.

He cited the many studies which re-sulted in a comprehensive Strategic Planand new General Plan (the last GeneralPlan update was 1987), and the success-ful creation of “a culture of citizen par-ticipation that hasn’t existed in TempleCity for decades.”

Displaying the generous spirit thatmany recognize as his outstanding char-acteristic, Mayor Blum shared the spot-light with his fellow Councilmembers,citing the work of Vincent Yu on the Bi-cycle Master Plan, Fernando Vizcarra onthe Farmer’s Market, and Mayor ProTem Tom Chavez on the Youth Commit-tee.

“I fully expect a former Youth Com-mittee member to be standing here giv-ing the State of the City Address some-time in the not-too-distant future. “

Fiscally, the City is in great shape,noted the Mayor, but the Council takes“its stewardship of taxpayer dollars as aserious responsibility.”

Challenges include cultural diversityand engagement within the communityand with the greater San Gabriel Valley,funding for aging infrastructure androadways, pollution, paying for em-ployee retirement benefits, and, last, butnot least, good governance.

Mayor Blum concluded by statingthat “the future of Temple City has neverbeen brighter. But it didn’t happen over-night and we need to continue beingproactive. What’s important is that theTemple City we all love continues toimprove and evolve.”

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show, the show’s leading lady becomes injured and the “newcomer”chorus girl must try to fill her shoes. With smash hits such as We’re inthe Money, Dames, Lullaby of Broadway and the title song, 42nd Street,this light-hearted musical offers toe-tapping fun and entertainmentfor everyone in the family.


42nd Street –

Challenges include cultural diversity and engagementMayor Blum’s State of the City report –

Mayor Carl Blum

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The annual search for the Royal Court for the71st Annual Temple City Camellia Festival tookplace Jan. 10 when first grade boys and girls par-ticipated in the Royalty Play Day Contest at theLive Oak Park Community Center under the di-rection of the Temple City Parks & Recreationand Camellia Festival Committee.

The King and Queen were to be announced atthe Royalty Coronation and Reception, Jan. 30,after Temple City Life went to press.

The duties of the Royal Court and Banner Car-riers include visits to Temple City service clubs,event appearances, and of course, reigning overthe 71st Camellia Festival Feb. 20-22.

Participants were judged on the following cri-teria: attention span, interaction with other firstgrade children, following directions, general ap-pearance, poise and personality.

The judges were not Temple City residents nordo they have any connection with the City of

Members of the 2015 Camellia Festival Royal Court are, from left, Mya Beserra, Gianni Luca Camera,Jazmine Mirai Zee, Gianni Marcello Valenzuela, Kate Kohn, Landon Pure, Samantha Lopez, Cobin Motta,Zoey Alexandra Kallianiotis, Blake Hunter Skaggs.

Camellia Festival Royal Court, bannercarriers chosen in fun play day outing

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Temple City. The children were known to thejudges only by the number they wore.

The Play Day Royalty Contest is designed tobe a fun experience for the children during whichthey play games, sing songs, make a craft, andexperience talking into a microphone.

The Temple City Camellia Festival Commit-tee is pleased to announce the following RoyalCourt members for the 71st Camellia Festival:

Zoey Alexandra Kallianiotis, La Rosa Elemen-tary; Kate Kohn, Carver Elementary; JazmineMirai Zee, St. Luke School; Landon Pure, La RosaElementary; Blake Hunter Skaggs, Emperor El-ementary; and Gianni Marcello Valenzuela, Em-peror Elementary.

Banner Carriers will be Mya Beserra,Cleminson Elementary; Samantha Lopez, Em-peror Elementary; Gianni Luca Camera, La RosaElementary; Cobin Motta, La Rosa Elementary.

Show off your convertible – be adriver in Camellia Festival parade

Convertible car owners can show off their convertibles and helpthe Camellia Festival by being an official driver in the 71st Camel-lia Parade Feb. 21. For more information, email Camellia FestivalDirector Nan Fish at [email protected] or phone 626-285-2171, ext.2350.

FESTIVAL FEATURES

Food, singing, dancing, demosFood, music and dancing will ensure the 71st Annual Camellia

Festival lives up to this year’s theme of Festival, Family & Fun, Feb.20-22.

Following is a schedule of events:Friday, Feb. 20: 4 p.m. – Carnival opens , food trucks; 4:30 p.m. –

Temple City Parks and Recreation showcase; 8-10 p.m. – KellyRae Band.

Saturday, Feb. 21: 10 a.m. – Camellia Parade. Joining the RoyalCourt, energetic youth groups and bands will be Rose ParadePrincesses Mackenzie Byers and Emily Stoker, local World WarII veterans as honorary grand marshals, and actor and TempleCity High School alumnus David Kirk Grant as grand marshal.

1-3 p.m. – Parade awards3 p.m. – Arroyo High School Jazz Band4:30 p.m. – Rosemead High School Chamber Singers7-10 p.m. – Temple City High School mini reunion8-10 p.m. – L.A.vation - The World’s Greatest Tribute to U2Feb. 22: Celebration in honor of WWII veterans1 p.m. – SK Taekwondo demonstration2 p.m. – Temple City High School Road Show - 42nd Street3:30 p.m. – Ballet Folklorico Mestizo5 p.m. – Shin Dance5:30 p.m. – Tavanna and the Wicky Wacky Wahines6:30-7:45 p.m. – Mia Pfirrman The Voice contestant featuring Ma-

dame Fierce.For more information, phone the festival office at 626- 285-2171.

71st Annual Camellia Festival

Festival, Family and Fun


Our Mission StatementThe Temple City Chamber of Commerce sets the

standard for excellence in member services, communitycollaboration, business growth, networking andachieving a high quality of life in Temple City. We existto be a clear and persuasive voice in providing advocacy,promotional and benefit solutions for our members.

Officers and Board of Directors2014 – 2015

EXECUTIVE BOARD

Peter Choi ........................................................... President/CEO

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

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

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

Sean Yee ........................................................................ SecretaryMeditor, Inc.

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 Cynthia Sternquist ..... Liaison for City of TC

Temple CityChamber of Commerce

An organization working

to build the community through

its businesses and residents

Chamber NewsFor Pete’s Sake –

Happy New Year! By now we have all gottenused to writing “2015” on our checks and we’vecelebrated both the traditional New Year and theChinese Lunar New Year (see photos on Page 9).Certainly, one way to jump start 2015 is closingout 2014. Join us for our Free Tax Day Seminarwith Chamber member Franklin Ruedel, EA, onFeb. 10 (see ad on Page 5).

For us here at the Chamber we look forward tosupporting actions and activities that help promoteand support our business community, includingcontinuing our productive partnerships with theCity, regional organizations like the SGVEP andour fellow Chambers of Commerce.

Temple City is a great place to do business be-cause of its central location in the heart of the WestSan Gabriel Valley. (As real estate agents like to say:“Location, location, location.”) Equidistant fromthe 210 freeway to the north and the 10 freeway tothe south, Temple City welcomes visitors with a

21st century smile exemplified by beautifully re-modeled Rosemead Boulevard and the rising struc-tures at Camellia Square.

With our many restaurants running the gamutfrom familiar favorites like The Hat and Green Is-land to new eateries Chuan’s and Phoenix Kitchen,Temple City is a desirable meeting point for busi-ness or social lunches and dinners. Indeed, theChamber is kicking off the year with an “Eat &Meet” Networking Mixer at Phoenix Kitchen, 9225Las Tunas Drive, Temple City, from 12 noon to 2p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18.

Buy your own lunch and meet fellow Chambermembers. As Momma always said, you’ve got to eatlunch – why not do it with old friends and newones?

And, of course, the Chamber looks forward tothis year’s Camellia Festival & Parade the weekendof Feb. 20-22. The celebration of 2015 continues –won’t you meet and eat with us in Temple City?

New year brings new optimism for growth –Let’s Eat & Meet and plan to work together

The new PhoenixKitchen ChineseCuisine, 9225 LasTunas Drive,Temple City, willhost the first Eat& Meet, 12-2p.m. Wednesday,Feb. 18. Comemeet friends inthe Chamber andscout out the newrestaurant.

Chamber CalendarMonday, Feb. 9. 12 noon to 1 p.m. Board of Directors meet-

ing, Chamber Boardroom.Tuesday, Feb 10. 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. Free Tax Day Seminar

with Chamber member Franklin Ruedel, EA, in ChamberBoard Room.

Wednesday, Feb. 18. 12 noon to 2 p.m. Eat & Meet Network-ing Mixer at Phoenix Kitchen, 9225 Las Tunas Drive,Temple City.

Friday, Feb. 20. Submission Deadline for Temple City Lifenewspaper.

Monday, Feb. 23. President’s Day. Chamber office closed.

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

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

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

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

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(Enrolled Agent status is the highest credential the IRS awards.) Note: Mr. Ruedel and his fellow Enrolled Agents

answering questions at the seminar Feb. 10, will not prepare any returns, provide any written advice,

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Left to right, Chamber President Peter Choi is flanked by Justina Peng and Jacky Tsou.

Chamber hosts successful E-Waste recycling eventPartnering with Attan Recycling, a California State approved electronic waste re-

cycler, the Temple City Chamber of Commerce hosted a free e-waste recycling eventin the parking lot of Super A Foods, Jan. 17-18. A parade of cars dropped off their oldand broken TVs, computers, microwaves and electronics to be disposed of in an en-vironmentally safe manner that is not harmful to the planet. The Chamber will hosttheir next E-Waste event in a few months. It will be publicized in Temple City Life.

Provided by the Temple City Public SafetyDivision. Prepared by the Los Angeles Sheriff ’sDepartment, Temple Station.

This includes significant crimes and is notinclusive of all crimes in Temple City

1-12-15: A strong armed robbery occurredat 11:45 p.m., in the 5500 block of Sultana Av-enue. The victim was exiting her garage andwas approached by two male black adults (ap-proximately 20 years old, 6’0, 165 pounds,wearing white hooded sweatshirts, blackjeans) who forcibly took her personal prop-erty. The suspects fled on foot out of view.

1-14-15: A residential burglary occurredbetween 6:40-8 p.m., in the 9400 block of Em-peror Avenue. The victim said someone en-tered his residence and stole personal prop-erty. Entry was made through an unlockedbedroom window.

1-14-15: A possession of a controlled sub-stance arrest of a 47-year-old Hispanic malewas made at 2:48 a.m., at Londen Avenue andOak Avenue. The suspect was detained for avehicle code violation and possessed narcot-ics. The suspect is a resident of Temple City.

1-15-15: A vandalism occurred between

8:30 p.m. Jan. 14 and 5:45 a.m. Jan. 15, in the10600 block of Live Oak Avenue. The victimsaid someone smashed her vehicle sunroof.

1-16-15: A residential burglary occurredbetween 3-10:45 p.m., in the 9500 block of Ol-ive Street. The victim said someone forciblyentered his residence through the rear doorand stole his personal property.

1-16-15: A drunk in public arrest of a 63-year-old white male was made at 9 p.m., at LasTunas Drive and Camellia Avenue. Deputiesobserved the suspect (Temple City resident)staggering as he was walking and determinedhe was intoxicated and unable to care for him-self.

1-17-15: A vehicle burglary occurred at 3p.m., in the 5400 block of Hart Avenue. Thevictim said someone smashed his driver’s sidevehicle window and stole his personal prop-erty. There was a reported witness.

1-17-15: A drunk in public arrest of a 32-year-old white male was made at 5 p.m., inthe 9400 block of Las Tunas Drive. Deputiescontacted the suspect who displayed the signsand symptoms of a person under the influ-ence of alcohol intoxication and unable to care

for himself.1-18-15: A residential burglary occurred

at 2 a.m., in the 5600 block of Noel Drive. Thevictim heard someone outside tamperingwith her bedroom window and discovereddamage to the exterior window.

1-19-15: A vehicle burglary occurred be-tween 10 p.m. Jan. 18 and 10:30 a.m. Jan. 19,in the 6400 block of Oak Avenue. Someone

forced open the rear hatch of the victim’s ve-hicle and stole his third row seat.

1-19-15: An indecent exposure occurredat 12:30 p.m., in the 5600 block of CloverlyAvenue. The victim saw a male white adultstopped on a bicycle, exposing himself inap-propriately. There was a witness and videosurveillance.

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1-19-15: A petty theft occurred at 3:15:p.m., in the 5600 block of Rosemead Boule-vard. The victim parked and locked his bikeand when he returned, his bicycle was gone.

1-20-15: A petty theft occurred between10 p.m. Jan. 19 and 7 a.m. Jan. 20, in the 5600

block of Sultana Avenue.Someone entered thevictim’s unlocked vehicleand stole his personal prop-erty.

1-20-15: A grand theftoccurred between 5:30 and8:47 p.m., in the 5400 blockof Arden Avenue. The victimsaid someone stole property

from his pick-up truck, including parts.1-23-15: A residential burglary occurred

between 8 a.m. and 6:15: p.m., in the 5200block of Ardendel Avenue. The victim saidsomeone entered his residence through an un-locked window and stole his personal prop-erty.

1-23-15: A grand theft occurred between9:30 p.m. Jan. 22 and 8:30 a.m. Jan. 23, in the10600 block of Live Oak Avenue. Someonestole a mailbox containing delivered mail.

1-23-15: A residential burglary/ grandtheft vehicle occurred between Dec. 26 and Jan.23, in the 5500 block of Robinhood Avenue.The victim was out of town and someone en-tered his home and stole his personal prop-erty, including his car. .

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Q. Emmy, what does thealpha and beta mean whenevaluating a mutual fund?

A. The alpha and the betaare two important investmentrisk indicators of mutualfunds, stocks or bonds. Theyare rather esoteric measure-ments for a financial product’srisks and rewards. I’ll try todefine them without toomuch jargon:

Let’s begin with the beta.The beta coefficient comparesthe volatility of a specificproduct, for example OfficeDepot stock, with the volatil-ity of the stock market as awhole. If an investment’s betais 1.0, that investment’s valuefluctuates exactly as the mar-ket does. This rarely happens.

If an investment’s beta isgreater than one, it is morevolatile than the overall mar-ket. If the beta is less than one,that investment is less volatilethan the market average.

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formance. If the alpha is zero,then everything went exactlyas expected. Again, not a com-mon occurrence. When thealpha is greater than zero, thatinvestment performed betterthan predicted. For example,if a mutual fund has an alphaof five, then that fund per-formed five percent betterthan expected. A negative al-pha indicates that the invest-ment is performing worsethan anticipated.

Additionally, the alpha mayindicate the portion of aninvestment’s gain, or loss,which can be attributed to thefinancial manager’s skill ratherthan the market’s movementon its own.

I’d like to close by offeringan invitation to a few upcom-

ing events. I’ll be presentingtwo retirement planningworkshops: 11 a.m., Feb. 28 atthe Crowell Library in SanMarino and March 7 at theMonrovia Public Library.

On Feb. 14, I’ll be hostingan open house at EHFinancial’s new location at 305N. San Marino Ave., SanGabriel. Please phone our of-fice at 626-943-8833 for moredetails or visit Web sitewww.ehfinancial.com.

Securities and Advisory Ser-vices Offered Through NationalPlanning Corp.(NPC) MemberFINRA, SIPC, a registered in-vestment adviser. EH FinancialGroup, Inc. and NPC are sepa-rate entities and unrelated com-panies.

Alpha, beta terms explained –

Retirement workshops announced

It’s that time of year ... taxseason. When most of us thinkof tax season, we think of ourindividual and business tax re-turns since these are the mostcommon tax forms.

Most of us do not think ofthe tax obligations relating totrusts, but many of us should.

Many of my clients are sur-viving widows or widowerswho had trusts drafted with aspouse a number of years inthe past.

Today, the estate tax ex-emption per person is $5.43million. This means that youcan have $5.43 million in as-sets when you pass away with-out your estate paying estatetaxes on your behalf.

However, a number ofyears ago, the estate tax ex-emption was significantlylower. For instance, the ex-emption was only $675,000 in2001. As a result, many estateplanning attorneys commonlydrafted A-B Trusts for clients.When the first spouse passedaway, the trust became splitinto two components: thesurvivor’s trust and thedecedent’s trust.

In 2001, the A-B Trust al-lowed the survivor to fund thedecedent’s trust with assets topreserve the decedent’s$675,000 exemption limit.This was important becausemany more people were pay-ing estate tax back then withlower exemption limits thanpeople pay now with a $5.43million exemption.

Nowadays, an A-B Trustdoes not make sense for most

of my clients. The biggest dis-advantage of an A-B Trust isthat when one spouse passesaway, the A-B Trust must besplit into two trusts: thedecedent’s trust and thesurvivor’s trust. Thedecedent’s trust becomes anentity like a corporation andbecomes irrevocable, whichmeans the trust cannot bechanged. This means the sur-viving spouse must managetwo trust instead of one.

Additionally, many surviv-ing spouses should likely filea trust tax return for thedecedent’s trust. As an entity,the decedent’s trust shouldhave a tax return if it has in-come above $600.

Without going into toomuch legalese, if you are a sur-viving spouse you shouldspeak to an attorney or taxprofessional about your taxobligations. If you are cur-rently married and have anolder trust, you should speakto an attorney about poten-tially having your trust re-drafted. With the change inthe exemption limits, attor-neys have changed the waythey draft trusts.

It is very important for you

Do I have to file a tax return for my trust?

to know the consequences forthe type of trust you choose.

Tony Tyre does not charge forinitial consultations. For moreinformation, please contactTony at 5703 Temple City Blvd.,626-285-7033, or e-mail him [email protected].


TC Library announces February programs

Temple City Patriotic News

Honoringthose whoprotect us24/7/365

FAMILY MEMBERS OF TEMPLE CITY RESIDENTS, SERVING THE U.S.A.To update information, phone Sharon Johnson at 626-285-5852.

Air ForceNathan AlfanoMark AndrewsSusie AndrewsKevin BatemanShane BergerNicholas BreniserPhilip BridgeAnthony CambongaSteven ChiccaBrenda ComstockEdward Lee ConnorsJacqueline CriderMark D. CurryKimberly DiehlJose FloresBeau GardnerSteven GroeszJames M. HallerJames HerndonCatherine Hight (Reserve)Brett HommersonJohn JanisDaniel JimenezAndrew KatzGeoffrey C. LewisSteven X. LiGeorge LopezShaun LovelessDavid LuceroJason MacyJoseph MaierJeremiah J. PolkChristopher PorterNicholas RichardsLiezl-Anne SarteHolly SeltmanHenry Ten NapelUlbert TugungChristine A. Van Der PaulAdam G. VillalobosKelvin Wong

ArmyMichael R. AcostaJeremy AlbrightJesse AldanaRobert ArceoMelissa ArellanoKyle AspaturianKevin BanksJustin BeamErine BeckNoah J. BeltranNicolette BerniniStephen BerniniLeon T. ButlerBrenden ByrnesJose Caoili IVColin D. CareXavier CassalMaria F. ChatfieldMark Y. ChingNellie ClarosMatt DeurmeierLeonardo D. GarciaNathanael GonzalezRobert GoodLouie GuanDan HartJose HerreraD. Jeff HudsonTom IarossiCherrie KeanSung Min KimChristopher KlineJames A. KonoskeBryan LawCarolyn LeBerthonPhilip LeeCarol A. LimaDenise LloydAbraham LopezDarlene LuevanoLorenzo LuevanoSean M. MeehanKareem MeleikaLarry P. MullalyGreg NeaderbaomerAndrew E. NervoNam Hoang NguyenNicolette O’ConnorMatthew OberlanderDominic OroDavid PepperAlex Kuzma PerenishkoRobert E. PercyJames PritchetRobert Aaron PughDavid RivasMartin J. RodelaChristopher SchulzeScott SheproDebra SinnottMichael SinnottDanny StaceyMatthew Steyart * KIARobert Thomas SteyartClayton TaylorMark TsunokaiS. Brian UlmerHenry ValenzuelaAtanasio VieraChristopher WallerFrank WangBradley E. Welsster IIRobert M. WinovitchJacque Wood-Kornelas

TEMPLE CITYSALUTES

Coast GuardEric ConwayPatrick J. HortonDavid & Dee Sasse

MarinesFrancisco AcevedoSteven D. AcevedoGarrett AguirreJohn AndressBrent AnglinArthur R. Baker IIIJason BestpitchMilton CabreraH. Joseph Camerano, Jr.Aaron CardenasJames CardenasJustin ChavezRobbie ColemanStacey CortezAmos DeinesJames EarhartDakota EricksonNicole FaraciSteven FerraraJohn Paul FloresNicholas GaryDerek W. GoodwinEvan GuyantJoshua N. HarrisStacey J. HarrisBrett Alan HascallJakob HightDavid C. HillNoah HillbrunerDelbert KelleyBen KirbyTracy KirbyJonathan KlineJesse L. KlotzClint W. KuhnNeil LaSalaRichard LanderosJordan L. LawWilliam T. LehreCharles LiuBrian LoJames M. Loiacano Jr.Joey L. LunaTony MannarelliKevin C. ManningBrent MarstonJohn MartoranaNicole L. McCartneySteven G. McMurrayShawn OpalWesley PackStephen PalettaThomas PalettaWyatt A. ReneerGlen ReukemaJason ReukemaJonathan RushAlfonso SalazarStephen SandersonJerad SperalElizabeth R. StaufferLeo TjoakroMichael TurrellCheri Wood-AnciauxRyan YnzunzaRobert YnzunzaKeith C. Yount

National GuardChristopher B. ParsonKelly Porter

NavyThomas H. AllenBrett AltMatthew A. ArroyoDarren BrownDaniel ChavezEric CokerJeremy CollettJustin DownerCynthia Nash GanttLisa M. GunnKevin HaynesRogelio HermosilloShanee HermosilloTori JamesDustin N. KlotzAdrien Yi Qian LiKelvin LiJuan Gabriel MagniF. Spencer MajorErick MarkmanDavid MartinezBrian R. MeadenAriana J. MedinaJennifer NorthcuttEugene ParraGuy RauterkranzJennifer RautenkranzRobb RudluffStuart SaxonAndrew StropleChristopher SweetMichael TerrenalMoises A VillegasDavid VirayKevin WhiteLeo E. Wright II

The annual Temple City BlueStar Rummage Sale is plannedfor a Saturday in late April orearly May. A firm date will beannounced in the next issue ofTemple City Life.

The sale will take place at theAlta Dena Dairy Store located at9201 Las Tunas Drive. The BlueStar committee is asking thepublic to start sorting usefulitems they wish to donate. Do-nated items will be acceptedstarting in April.

The Blue Star Banner Pro-gram is planning another yearof dinners, troop support, andfund raisers.

Blue Star families are invitedand urged to participate.

Plan now to attend recogni-tion dinners on June 5 and Nov.6 and Temple City Concerts inthe Park on Wednesday eveningsfrom June to August.

Calvin Li sent a thank you

Blue Star program plans year of activities

letter to Sharon Johnson to saythank you for the Blue Star carepackage from Christmas. Heenjoyed and was happy to sharethe edible treats.

Whether a veteran or still ac-tive, please acknowledge mili-tary personnel and their fami-lies when you meet them. Letthem know how much you ap-preciate their service, sacrifice,and protection they provide forour freedoms and liberty.

It is because of their service

America remains free andstrong. In fact, the book and themovie, American Sniper, pro-vides a good depiction of thephysical and emotional impactof current war-time militaryservice on the service man, his/her family, and friends.

Volunteers are always neededfor the Blue Star Banner Pro-gram. To volunteer or find outmore about the program, phoneSharon Johnson at 626-285-5852.

Children’s Programs

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

Baby Bounce Storytime, every Wednes-day, 10:15-10:45 a.m., except Feb. 18

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

Evening Playtime, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Thurs-day, Feb. 12

Untidy Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m.,Wednesday, Feb. 18

Celticana Music Program, 2-3 p.m., Sat-urday, Feb. 21

Pajama Storytime, 7-7:30 p.m., Thursday,Feb. 26

Drop-in Art Activity, 2-3 p.m., Saturday,Feb. 28

Teen ProgramsTeen Hip Hop/Kickboxing Fitness Class,

every Saturday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.Healthy Asian Cooking Demonstration,

2-3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 7Teen Advisory Board, 3-4 p.m., Saturday,

Feb. 7Teen Healthy Book Display: Create Your

Own Moo Shu Veggies, 2-3 p.m., Satur-day, Feb. 14

Teen Game Day, 4-5 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 17Teen Book Club, 4-5 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 24

Adult Programs

Covered California, every Tuesday, 5-7:30 p.m.

Citizenship Class, every Wednesday &Friday, 3-4:30 p.m.

AHMC Covered California, 10 a.m. to 1p.m., Monday, Feb. 2

Housing Law Clinic, 12:30-2:30 p.m.,Friday, Feb. 6 & 20

Book a Librarian: Basic ComputerSkills, 10-11 a.m., Monday, Feb. 9

Bingo Game, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Friday, Feb.27Grace Yang, Teen/Adult Services

Librarian, County of Los Angeles Pub-lic Library, Temple City Library, 5939Golden West Ave., Temple City, CA91780, 626-285-2136. Online, visit:• www.facebook.com/TempleCityLibrary• www.colapublic.org• [email protected].

The Saturday Feb. 7 meeting of the Friends ofthe Temple City Library has been rescheduled for1 p.m. at the Temple City Library.

Topics for discussion include board seats,county matching grant proposal, and a thank youparty for outgoing board members.

A healthy Asian cooking demonstration by

Friends of Library meeting rescheduledMinnie Luong will follow the meeting from 2-3p.m. Mrs. Luong is a professional chef and culi-nary educator.

Refreshments will be served as part of thecooking demonstration. Library Friends inviteinvite all meeting attendees to stay for the cook-ing demonstration.

Honoring OurWorld War II Veterans

626 285 2171, ext. 2350

Join us for a celebration

of those who have served our country

noon to 2 p.m. Feb. 22Temple City Park,

9701 Las Tunas Drive Temple City

During our annual

Temple City Camellia Festival

Refreshments will be served

For more information, contact the Temple City Camellia Festival Office


Neighborhood Watch volunteer Lucy Liou and Temple City residentKen Knollenberg.

Neighborhood Watch meeting announcedThe Neighborhood Watch Program builds a mutual partner-

ship of trust between residents and the Sheriff ’s Department toimprove public safety and prevent crime.

Neighborhood Watch meetings are held in 10 designated areasof the community to facilitate a discussion between residents andlaw enforcement. Topics include area-specific crime trends, statis-tics, and preventative measures. Free dinner and childcare are pro-vided. The next meeting is for Area 2 and takes place from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Feb. 19, at Temple City High School, 9501 Lemon Ave.The program will cover Area 2. For more information, phone thePublic Safety Division, 626-285-2171 at City Hall, 9701 Las TunasDrive, Temple City.

PHOTO BY PETER CHOI

The festival kicked off with speeches from dignitaries and special guests.In front, from left, are City Council member Fernando Vizcarra, MayorPro Tem Tom Chavez, Chamber Board Chair Jane Chavez, and StateSen. Dr. Ed Hernandez. In the back, from left, are Chamber CFOMargaret Healy, Past Board Chair Rita Padilla, Mayor Carl Blumand Board member Pastor Jim Walden.

Chamber President Peter Choi greets his friend Forrest Wheeler whois starring as the middle son on the new All-Asian sitcom “Fresh OffThe Boat” on ABC.

Past Board Chair Rita Padilla checks out one of the many exhibitorbooths.

by elected officials and repre-sentatives from neighboring cit-ies and LA County.

The Temple City Chamber’sPresident Peter Choi, BoardChair Jane Chavez, Vice ChairEd Chen, CFO Margaret Healy,Past Board Chair Rita Padilla,and Board member Jim Waldenhelped celebrate the festival’sreturn. Other notables includedCongressman Ted Lieu, StateSenator Dr. Ed Hernandez, andAssembly member Ed Chau.

Organizers are already look-ing forward to next year. Anyreaders who have ideas for im-provement are encouraged tosubmit their comments [email protected].


In photo left,newly-electedCongressman TedLieu is flanked byChamber PresidentPeter Choi andTemple City MayorCarl Blum

Photos byPeter Choi

Lunar New Year Street Festival a huge success, lots of fun

Chamber CFO Margaret Healy enjoys the fair with daughter Marissa and friends Diane and Amanda.

10 Temple City Life • February • 2015 www.templecitychamber.com [email protected]

TEXT AND PHOTOS BY JERRY JAMBAZIAN

Each week, the Temple City Kiwanis Club recognizes outstanding students and their teachers from Cloverly, Emperor, Longden and the Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center.

Kiwanis treats students and their teacher to lunch. Students receive a certifi cate, a letter for their parents, a bumper sticker, a gift certifi cate from Th e Hat restaurant and a photograph of them receiving their award. Th eir photo is also published in Temple City Life and displayed in the Temple City Unifi ed School District lobby.

Th e Temple City Kiwanis has been serving the com-

Temple City Kiwanis Club honors outstanding students

Th e Kiwanis Club of Temple City honored Lancer Durden from the

Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center, Jan. 20. Attending with Lancer

were Mr. Reggie Rios and Mr. Raul Acevedo. Superintendent Kathy

Perini was also in attendance as she was the speaker for the day.

Photo by Jerry Jambazian WWW.TEMPLECITYPHOTOS.COM.

Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center Th e Kiwanis Club of Temple City honored Lancer Durden,

an outstanding student from the Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center, Jan. 20. Attending with Lancer were Mr. Reggie Rios and Mr. Raul Acevedo. Superintendent Kathy Perini was also in attendance as she was our speaker for the day.

Lancer, 17, is in Mr. Rios’ class. He has two younger sisters and a brother. Lancer said the best things about DDSLC are the great teachers, the work ethic, and staff .” Th e best thing that ever happened to him was winning a football game. If he could change one thing, it would be to have better lunch food at school. His goals are to become a member of the LAPD and then become a FBI agent.

Emperor Elementary SchoolTh e Kiwanis Club of Temple City honored Alexa Espinoza,

Maryann Karim, and Kaithlyn Wu, three outstanding students from Emperor Elementary School, Jan. 13. Attending with the students was long-time TCUSD teacher and recent bride Mrs. Mary Ann Geis.

Alexa,11, is in Mrs. Geis’s class. She has a younger sister and enjoys playing the piano and singing. Alexa said the best things about Emperor are “the great teachers and Principal Westgate.” Th e best thing that ever happened to her was her parents getting her interested in music. If she could change one thing, it would be to not have any violence in the world. If she could build one thing it would be a machine to help with

math. Her goals are to do better in math, to be remembered for something good, and volunteer as much as she can.

Maryann, 11, is in Mrs. Scanlan’s class. She has an older sister and enjoys singing, swim-ming, art, and camping. Mary-ann said the best things about Emperor are the great teachers and staff , the teaching methods they use, and the people you go to school with.” Th e best thing that ever happened to her was fi nding her best friends in the world – they are always by her side. If she could change one thing, it would be to let kids take lessons for free for things they might want to do for a career. If she could build one thing it would be an enormous building for homeless people. Her goals are to help the envi-ronment, help the less fortu-nate, and become a professional singer.

Kaithlyn, 11, is in Mr. Gi-angregorio’s class. She has three older sisters and enjoys snow-boarding, running, tetherball, and laser tagging. Kaithlyn said the best things about Emperor are how we are encouraged to persevere, and we have help-ful clubs that help people in need.” Th e best thing that ever happened to her was going to Emperor where she met her best friends. If she could change one thing, it would be to help starv-ing children. If she could build one thing it would be a shelter to help homeless people main-tain a healthy life. Her goals are to study hard, get good grades, get a job when she is a junior in high school, and become a doc-tor and cure diseases.

Th e Kiwanis Club of Temple City honored Alexa Espinoza, Maryann

Karim, and Kaithlyn Wu from Emperor Elementary School, Jan. 13.

Attending with the students was TCUSD teacher Mrs. Mary Ann

Geis. Photo by Jerry Jambazian WWW.TEMPLECITYPHOTOS.COM.

CONGRATULATIONS, STUDENTS.THIS NEWS PROVIDED AS A

PUBLIC SERVICE BY THE

TEMPLE CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

munity since 1939. Members are ded-icated men and women who desire to make a diff er-ence in the quality of life for the youth

of Temple City. Kiwanis meets at 12 noon each Tuesday at Denny’s restaurant on Rosemead Boulevard. To fi nd out more about Kiwanis, please phone Jerry Jambazian at (626) 286-2444.

Visit the Kiwanis Web site at www.templecitykiwanis.org

Longden Elementary School Th e Kiwanis Club of Temple City honored Raquel Gar-

cia-Correa, Jackson Kelley, and Lou Tan, three outstanding students from Longden Elementary School, Jan. 27. Attending with the students was their teacher Mr. Greg Shahoian.

Raquel, 11, has a brother and sister. She enjoys reading, writing, and drawing. Raquel said the best things about Long-den are “the amazing staff , the nicest people go to my school, and I really like the subjects this year.” Th e best thing that ever happened to her was seeing her cousin from Mexico that she has not seen since fi rst grade. If she could change one thing, it would be to have homeless people no longer be homeless. If she could build one thing, it would be an orphanage. Her goals are to become better at math, become a vegan one day, and to become a writer.

Jackson, 11, has fi ve brothers and sisters. He enjoys playing baseball. Jackson said the best things about Longden are “my teacher Mr. Shahoian, the Principal, and recess.” Th e best thing that ever happened to him was winning the championship in baseball in 2011. If he could change one thing, he would like to be smarter. Jackson would like to build a machine that would do his homework. His goals are to play more baseball, be smarter, and become an Eagle Scout.

Lou, 11, has an older sister. He enjoys playing LEGO® and Roblox. Lou said the best things about Longden are my teach-ers, friends, and art work.” Th e best thing that ever happened to him was having an Xbox 360 and some games. If he could change one thing, he would like to get better grades. If he could build one thing it would be a map made out of LEGO®. His goals are to build a tower in Minecraft, have his own iPhone, and get good grades.

Th e Kiwanis Club of Temple City honored Raquel Garcia-Correa,

Jackson Kelley, and Lou Tan, from Longden Elementary School,

Jan. 27. Attending with the students was their teacher Mr. Greg Sha-

hoian. Photo by Jerry Jambazian WWW.TEMPLECITYPHOTOS.COM.


Valley Community ChurchPastor Gary Clouse3039 Santa Anita Ave., El Monte, Ca 91733626-443-3063www.myvcc.orgFriday Spanish Service 7:30 p.m.Sunday Worship Service 9 a.m. & 11 a.m.Wednesday Worship Service 7 p.m.Spanish Translation Available (11 a.m. service only)

Sunrise Community ChurchNondenominational: Conservative ChristianAndrew Kikkert, Pastor9642 E. Live Oak Ave. • 626-287-6120Sunday Worship: 8:45 a.m.Sunday School 10:30 a.m.Friday Game Night 7 p.m. - 1st and 3rd FridaysFriday Night Fellowship 6:30 p.m. - 2nd and 4th Fridays

St. Luke Catholic ChurchFr. Mark A. Strader, Pastor5605 Cloverly Ave.626-291-5900www.stluketemplecity.orgSunday Masses: 6:30, 8, 10,12, 5:30 p.m.Saturday Evening Mass: 5:30 p.m.Weekday Masses: M-W-F 6:30 a.m T-Th 9:00 a.m.

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

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

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

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Westminster Presbyterian ChurchHeather Williams, Pastor9642 Live Oak [email protected] • www.tc-presbyterian.orgSunday Worship 10:30 a.m.All Children Welcome • Nursery • Children's ChurchBible Studies on Tuesday and Thursday eve-nings. Phone for information.

Temple City United Methodist ChurchRev. David Palmer, Pastor5957 N. Golden West Ave.Temple City, CA 91780626-286-3129Sunday School 8:45 a.m. • Worship 10 a.m.E-mail: [email protected]@templecityumc.orgWebsite: www.templecityumc.org

Temple City Church of ChristJonathon Hinckley, Minister5272 Sereno Dr., Temple City626-286-6676Sunday Bible Class 9:30 a.m.Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.All Children WelcomeNursery

Bethlehem Lutheran ChurchPastor Frank Wang5319 N. Halifax, TC626-444-2754www.blctemplecity.comWorship: English at 9:30 a.m. Mandarin at 11 a.m.

Temple City Christian Church(Disciples of Christ)Dr. Bryce Gayhart, Pastor9723 Garibaldi Ave (at Golden West)626-286-0581e-mail: [email protected]’s Class 9:10 a.m.Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

San Gabriel Mission Catholic ChurchFr. Bruce Wellems, CMF, Pastor428 South Mission Dr., San Gabriel 91776626-457-3035 –– www.sangabrielmissionchurch.orgWeekday Masses6:30 a.m. (Eng.), Noon (Eng.), 6:30 p.m. (Spanish)Saturday Masses (English) – 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.Sunday Masses: (English) 7 a.m., 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:15a.m., 5 p.m.; (Spanish) 9:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 7 p.m.;(Vietnamese) 3 p.m.

Faith United Methodist ChurchPastor Matthew Chong5957 Golden West Ave.Temple City, CA 91780626-286-312910 a.m. Worship Service in Mandarin11:30 a.m. Praise service in English

New Hope Church (PCUSA)David Pak, PastorMariko Yanagihara, Associate Pastor700 S. Rosemead Blvd.Pasadena, CA 91107-5613449-8644 (English) • 577-0191 (Korean)[email protected] Web Site: nhcpcusa.orgSunday: 8 a.m. • 11:15 a.m. Korean Worship9:30 a.m./ 1:30 p.m. English Worship

Immanuel Church of the NazareneCharles Lin, Senior Pastor9953 Las Tunas Drive, CA 91780626-285-3832www.go2icon.orgSunday Worship: 11:00 a.m. (English; Mandarin)Wednesday Youth Night: 7:00 p.m. (English)Friday Youth Night: 7:30 p.m.(Mandarin) www.myhym.org

For more information or to schedule a tour, please phone

901 W. Santa Anita St., San Gabriel, CA 91776(626) 289-8889

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St. Luke Catholic Church in TempleCity will host its 28th Annual Fiesta,April 24-26. The fiesta features a foodcourt with a diverse food selection anda pavilion with TVs, a boutique & craftfair, an exhibitor area, a plant booth, car-nival games, rides, and live entertain-ment.

Exhibitor/vendor space is available inthe craft boutique and general exhibitorarea. The Parish is also sponsoring agrand prize raffle (first prize: $7,500cash) and a mega 50/50 cash raffle (win-ner could receive up to $5,000; $2,000guaranteed). Raffle tickets can be pur-

St. Luke Catholic Church preparesfor 28th annual fiesta, April 24-26

chased at the St. Luke Parish Office, 5605Cloverly Ave., Temple City, or at the fi-esta until sold out.

The annual event, which draws morethan 10,000 people from throughout theGreater San Gabriel Valley, is the parish’smain fund raiser that supports Parishand school operations and is organizedby a volunteer committee and hundredsof volunteers.

St. Luke Parish Fiesta admission isfree. For more information, call the Par-ish office at 626-291-5900 or visit theWeb site www.stluketemplecity.org.LikeStLukeParishFiestaTC on Facebook.

Pregnancy Help Center invites publicto Valentines4Life Baby Shower

The Pregnancy Help Center of SanGabriel Valley invites the public to at-tend a Valentines4Life Baby Showerfrom 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Feb. 21.

Learn about services and programsand how new equipment purchasedfrom the 2013 Gala has delivered ex-

traordinary results for the Center.The event is hosted by St. Therese

Church in the Church Hall at 510North El Molino St., Alhambra, CA91801. For more information, phone626-282-2744.

The Auxiliary of the Pregnancy Help Center will host its 30th annualCelebration of Life luncheon from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Feb. 9, at the SanGabriel Country Club, 350 E. Hermosa Drive, San Gabriel. Guest speakerwill be Sister Anne Kelley, RGS, executive director of the Good Shep-herd Shelter. Tickets are $45 per person.

make checks payable to auxiliary of the phc-sgv

30th Annual Celebration of Lifepregnancy help center invites public to

luncheon at san gabriel country club, feb. 9


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. Heather Williams, 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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TEMPLE CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUYER’S GUIDE

PHONE THE CHAMBER

626-286-3101

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] 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

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Th e Temple City

Chamber of Commerce

thanks Chamber member

Connor Air for the great

service and speedy response

for recent repairs at our

offi ce. Ray Schilling of Connor Air, shown with

his truck outside the Chamber offi ce, did an

awesome job.


TEMPLE CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUYER’S GUIDEBest 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

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

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, Broker626-445-3000 (voice)[email protected]

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

Bodkin Co. RealtyBob Bodkin5912 Encinita626-285-9991

Century 21 Ludecke2624 Doray CircleMonrovia, CA 91016Linda Jo Pyle, [email protected]

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.com

Yunicorn 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]

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

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

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Unless otherwise indicated all business directory addresses are for:

Temple City, CA 91780

To contact the Temple City [email protected] • www.templecitychamber.com

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TEMPLE CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUYER’S GUIDESERVICE CLUBS

Kiwanis 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]

TTAX PREPARATION

H&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 TO HAVE YOUR

BUSINESS LISTED,

PHONE 626-286-3101

Pet of the Month

Make Valentine’s Dayspecial for Weebo

Weebo is a miniature pinscher/spaniel mix about 3 years old and weighs 15 pounds. Weebo came to the shelter in 2012 in a very fearful state of mind. He was found in dirty living conditions, tied to a bed. He was very hand shy, timid with people and nervous around loud noises and a lot of activity. Volunteers have spent many hours working with Weebo to reduce his anxiety levels. He has come a long way and has learned to trust the people he sees often. He has always gotten along well with his kennel mates and enjoys playing with them.

He loves to go on walks, and if you sit down with him on the grass or in his kennel, he will snuggle up close and ask for a belly rub. He is a very loving little dog who just wants some love and security.

It will take someone special to adopt Weebo. He needs someone with patience who will take the time to get to know him better and give him the extra attention he needs. He would do better in a quiet home where there is not too much activity. He would enjoy a nice yard to play in and going for daily walks. He would do well with another dog in the home.

Please come in to meet Weebo. He currently resides at the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society located at 851 E. Grand Avenue in San Gabriel. We are located off San Gabriel Blvd., north of Mission and south of Las Tunas. To arrange a Meet and Greet with Weebo, please stop by any time from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday.

His adoption fee is $120 which includes his neuter surgery, a microchip, fi rst vaccinations and a free wellness check-up at a participating veterinarian. For more information on Weebo, 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 vaccination services for your pet. Check us out at sgvhumane.org for more information about shelter services and photos of all the wonderful adoptable pets.

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7-10 p.m. • Feb. 21Temple City Park

FOR MOREINFORMATION

Lysette [email protected]

Enjoy the sounds of

L.A.vationThe World’s Greatest Tribute to U2

Relax in the

Wine and Beer Gardenall during Camellia Festival 2015

Celebrate with old friends and

meet new friends

All formerAll former

students and students and

classes invited!classes invited!

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

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

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]

Temple City High School held its seventh annual Iron Chef Culinary Cook-off , Jan. 21-22.

Nearly 100 students in Kim Allen’s Small Business Manage-ment with Food ROP classes planned, prepared, and served culinary creations for their fi -nal exam.

Each of the 21 teams select-ed and prepared recipes they could execute well enough to win.

Some groups used restau-rant recipes while others used family recipes that were writ-ten down for the fi rst time.

Students have a 1½ hour time limit to prepare three dishes for judging.

Judges are TCHS admin-istrators, teachers, staff , for-

TCHS students sink their teeth into culinary competition

In top photo,TCHS chefs, Crystal

Truong, Caroline Diep, Karissa Chan,

and Mirta Alvarez prepare their meal

for judging.

In bottom photo, Chefs Aaron Arriola,

Sean Lamb, Nathaniel Ruiz, Eric

Garcia present their culinary creations

for judging; Andrew Pimienta is in the

background.

mer students and community members.

Guest judges sampled de-licious appetizers, salads, en-

trées, desserts, and beverages and rated the culinary fare on creativity, taste, presentation, and clean up.


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Congratulations to a Community and Its Pride

Rose Princess Emily Alicia Olivas Stoker, 17, livesin Temple City and attends Temple City High School.Emily is the captain of her school’s varsity cheer teamand is a member of Link Crew, a freshman mentoringprogram. She is a member of the National Honor So-ciety, California Scholastic Federation and is activewith the First Baptist Temple City Youth Group. Emilyenjoys snowboarding and hiking and hopes to majorin chemistry and medicine in college. In the future,she would like to pursue a career in medical researchor become a physician. The daughter of Kenneth andSylvia, Emily has two older siblings: Jeremy and Anissa.

Rose Princess Mackenzie Joy Byers, 18, is a first-yearstudent at Pasadena City College and lives in Pasadena.She was homeschooled until eighth grade and recentlygraduated from Temple City High School. During highschool, Mackenzie was president of the show choir andacted as commissioner of the arts for her high school’sAssociated Student Body Leadership. Mackenzie is in-terested in musical theater and acting and has been per-forming since the age of five. She also has been involvedin America Sings, an organization which combines mu-sic and charitable service. Mackenzie is the daughter ofMatt and Sheri Byers; she has five siblings: Chelsea, Jor-dan, Kaeli, Aubrey and Timmy.

Princess Mackenzie Joy ByersPrincess Emily Alicia Olivas Stoker

PHOTOS COURTESY OF PASADENA TOURNAMENT OF ROSES

TEMPLE CITY’S PARTICIPANTS IN THE PASADENA 2015 TOURNAMENT OF ROSES

The Pride of Temple City Marching Band & Pageantry Corps& Members of the Tournament of Roses Royal Court

PHOTOS COURTESY OF PASADENA TOURNAMENT OF ROSES

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February 2015 Temple City Life

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