Countdown to 74th Camellia Festival begins in December. See Page 5
TCUSD Supt. Kathy Perini
Celebrating newTemple City HighSchool buildings
TCUSD Board President Larry Marston tours a classroom. Com-pleted for the 2017-18 school year, TCHS students are learning ina whole new way with classroom features such as interactive dis-plays, adaptive Wi-Fi technology and furnishings that encouragecollaboration.
Temple City Unified School District Supt. Kathryn Periniwelcomed dignitaries, students, parents, faculty and staff, Oct. 19,to a dedication ceremony for Temple City High School’s newcampus building. The event was an opportunity for the TCUSDto give thanks to the community that helped make the project areality. The campus renovation is the product of a 2012 voter-approved plan, known as the Measure S Facility Bond, to raise fundsfor school improvement projects that included additionalclassroom space for Temple City High School. The new buildinghouses exterior learning courts and 32 state-of-the-art classrooms.Several Temple City officials along with representatives from stateand national legislative offices attended the short program whichwas followed by public tours of the completed building.
2012 Measure S facilitybond project dedicated
Chamber of Commerce’s 93rd annual Awards GalaSee completepictorial reportPages 9-12
From left are Chamber President Peter Choi, City Councilmember Nanette Fish, honoree Joe Conzonire (The Hat), Dave Smith (Manager, TheHat), honoree Dawn Tarin, honoree Minh Chau (owner, 986 Pharmacy), Mayor Pro Tem William Man, Mayor Cynthia Sternquist, honoreeAaron Vuong (State Farm), honoree Phil Raacke (San Marino Security), Principal Dr. Jennifer Lashier (honoree Temple City High School),TCUSD Supt. Kathy Perini. Photo by Matthew Escobar.
Community gathers for annual recognition awards,officer installation, rededication of service & purpose
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.
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New & Renewed Members for OctoberNEW MEMBERSJamhbala Antique &
Jewelry, Inc.9611 Las Tunas DriveTemple City, CA 91780
Curves (Fitness)10683 Lower Azusa RoadTemple City, CA 91780626-575-7954
MEMBERSHIP RENEWALSFirst American Title - Angie TangMyra D. Lopez - Business
ConsultingThe Terraces at Temple CityCentury 21 LudeckePacific Ackworth Friends SchoolHistorical Society of Temple CityFoothill Credit UnionMin W. Fine ArtSunny Smile Dental
The Chamber welcomes new member KevinLiu, owner and operator of Qualitas Cleaners, aresidential house cleaning business.
Mr. Liu started this business in 2016 when hewas looking to hire a house cleaning companyfor his own home, but was disappointed and frus-trated by the lack of professional and reliablecleaning businesses.
There always seemed to be a problem with ei-ther the quality of the cleaning, communication,and security or legal issues. Kevin’s frustrationseventually led him to start his own cleaning ser-vice, Qualitas Cleaners.
During the process of hiring a cleaning ser-vice, Kevin found the whole ordeal of getting aprice quote and booking an appointment ex-tremely time-consuming. “I would call, but mostof the time, nobody would pick up,” explainsKevin, “So I would leave my information and waitto hear back. I would mostly wait hours, butsometimes I had to wait days just to get the price!”
Realizing that time is precious for those folkslooking to hire a house cleaner, Kevin offers hiscustomers the option of booking a cleaningonline on the Qualitas Web site. Prospective cus-tomers can find out the pricing of cleaning, se-lect a date and time, and lock in the booking in60 seconds.
Qualitas vouches for all their cleaners by in-terviewing them, checking references, and con-
ducting ab a c k -g r o u n dc h e c k .They arealso all in-sured andbonded.
Qualitasonly usesc l e a n i n gproductsthat are
Qualitas Cleaners sweeps competitionin residential cleaning service
green, non-toxic, and safe for kids and pets.They guarantee their services by offering a
200% Satisfaction Guarantee. If you’re not satis-fied with your cleaning, Qualitas will come backout to fix any problems free of charge. If you arestill not satisfied, they offer you a refund.What makes Qualitas Cleaners different:
• Online booking system: book your next clean-ing in 60 seconds
• All cleaners are insured and bonded• All cleaners are interviewed and background
products safe for kids and pets• 200% satisfaction guarantee• Easy to contact whether by phone, email, text,
live chat on Web site www.qualitascleaners.com.Customers are updated throughout the entire pro-cess.
Qualitas Cleaners is located at 5712 CamelliaAve., Temple City, CA 91780. For more informa-tion, contact Kevin Liu at 626-470-7735 [email protected].
Kevin Liu, owner of Qualitas Cleaners
New Member Profile:
Mayor Cynthia Sternquist welcomed communitymembers including residents, city officials andneighboring businesses to a grand opening, Oct. 20, ofthe city’s newest public parking lot at the corner ofTemple City Boulevard and Workman Avenue.Constructed at a cost of $500,000, the mid-centuryinspired parking facility provides 27 much neededparking stalls for downtown patrons and employees.Following remarks from the Mayor and a group ribboncutting, Temple City residents Georgie and Andy Dixonofficially opened the festively decorated lot by drivingtheir 1955 Chevy Station wagon through the entranceand into a parking spot. In photo right, Norma Perez,Chef/Owner of El Ruizenor Grill restaurant, iscomplimented by Mayor Cynthia Sternquist during thereception. Guests enjoyed a Taste of Temple Cityfeaturing a diverse array of food and drink from localrestaurants Rendezvous Cafe, Xiang Yuan Gourmet, JJBakery, Golden Deli, and Banana Leaf.
Mayor Sternquist opens new city parking lot
[email protected] www.templecitychamber.com 3NOVEMBER 2017 • TEMPLE CITY LIFE
Chamber Calendar of Events | Nov. 2017
Chamber office closed Nov. 23-24for Thanksgiving
To allow for the holidays impact on production and printing of Temple City Life, the Decem-ber and January issues will be distributed in the second week of each month. The submissionguidelines remain the same. See submission information on this page. Thank you for continuingto support us with your news and advertising.
Chamber announces change in Temple City Lifedistribution schedule for December, January issues
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1932 Ford Coupe wins 25thAnnual Classic Car Show
Some Temple Citians walking through City Park, Oct. 20, may have wondered ifthey’d wandered into the world’s greatest used car lot, but the classic vehicles dis-played around the rotunda were the labors of love from gear heads vying for trophiesat Temple City’s 25th Annual Classic Car Show. All cars on display were pre-1975ranging from 1930 hot rods to ’70s muscle cars. Open to the public, the free eventalso included live entertainment by ’60s British Invasion tribute band My Genera-tion and Temple City’s Got Talent winner Krysti Chavez. Kids activities, crafters andbarbecue lunch by Jake’s Roadhouse completed the afternoon.
Top Prize winner Denis Prosenko displays his Best In Show trophy by his 1932Ford Coupe.
More than 20 custom trophies were awarded including Mayor’s Pick(Sandy Morris’ 1951 Ford Convertible), Best Featured Vehicle (KeithImada’s 1969 Chevy Camaro), and People’s Choice (Daryl Topalian’s1968 VW Bug). Other winners included Collector’s Overall Choice:Craig Stewart/1961 Plymouth Fury. Best Antique: Marlin Perry/1930Roadster Hot Rod. Station 47 Firefighters Award: Steve Shiozaki/1966Chevy SS. Best Paint: Victor Lucchesi/1955 Chevy 2-door. Best Inte-rior: Joseph Maltese/1928 Tudor Model A. 25th Anniversary Award:Gerald Chuck/1972 Pantera. Camellia Award: Allen Welbourn/1978Trans Am. Best Cruiser: Armando Olivares/1936 Chevy Master De-luxe. Outstanding Temple City Ride: Mike Lepore/1963 Chevy NovaStation Wagon. Featured Vehicle: Best Chevy: Keith Imada/1969 ChevyCamaro.
John Hussy’s 1965 PontiacGTO took home a Top Ten
trophy. Other Top Tenwinners included DanielMendelovitz/1964 Chevy
Mayor Cynthia Vance presented the trophies. (L-R): Parks & Recreation Com-missioner Cynthia Vance, Mayor Sternquist, Princess Sabrina Macy, PrincessKathy Tran, Best In Show winner Denis Prosenko, Princess Natalie Scigliano,City Councilmember Nanette Fish.
[email protected] www.templecitychamber.com 5NOVEMBER 2017 • TEMPLE CITY LIFE
Temple City Dental CareJack Von Bulow, DDS9929 East Las Tunas DriveTemple City, CA 91780
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Food, Clothing, Dolls, Ornaments, Florals, Wood Items, Jewelry and More!Food, Clothing, Dolls, Ornaments, Florals, Wood Items, Jewelry and More!
Follow your nose and the map
to the home of Kathy Chambers
4935 Camellia Ave., Temple City
Camellia Festival theme winner ZoeHsu was introduced at the Temple CityCamellia Festival’s annual kick-offbreakfast Oct. 7. Her winning theme is“That Inspires Me.”
The 2018 General Chairman, HelenChen Marston, was also announced. Shethen introduced Zoe who is a student atTemple City High School and a memberof the Temple City Youth Committee.Zoe’s winning theme for the 74th TempleCity Camellia Festival will be That In-spires Me.
Participation in this Temple City tra-dition include sponsoring the event, ad-vertising in the parade program, walk-ing in the parade, building a float, host-ing a carnival booth, or participating inthe Royal Court Play Day Contest .
Applications to participate are avail-able online at www.CamelliaFestival.org orat City Hall.
Contact Festival Director Dawn Tarinwith questions at the Festival Office at626-285-2171, ext. 4030 or by email [email protected].
Temple City Camellia Festival datesto remember:Dec. 19: Royal Court Play Day Contest
ing Unit Application DeadlineJan. 10, 17: Float WorkshopsJan. 13: Royal Court Play Day ContestFeb. 2: CoronationFeb. 23-25: Camellia Festival CarnivalFeb. 24: Parade
2018 Camellia Festival Committeeannounces chairman, theme winner
The 2018 General Chairman is Helen Chen Marston, center,
When you’re buying or selling a home, there are many small but important legal issues that you may be unaware of that are, nevertheless, critical to understand. Residential real estate is not an uncomplicated process. When such a major investment is transferred from one party to another, there are subtle details to take care of that can turn into major problems if not handled correctly. It is essential to understand the legal ins and outs that will properly protect you when you buy or sell a home. There are several issues that will certainly cost you if you are not properly informed. In a recent situation right here in the area, misinformation cost one local homeseller over three thousand dollars in the sale of their home. Don’t let this happen to you. In answer to this issue, Industry Insiders have prepared a FREE special report entitled, “Legal Mistakes to Avoid When Buying or Selling a Home.”To order a FREE Special Report, call toll-free 1-888-300-4632 and enter 3011. You can call any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Get your free special report NOW to protect your investment when you buy or sell your home.
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By Jack Von Bulow, D.D.S.Jack Von Bulow, DDS, was named Top Dentist by Pasadena Magazine
(2011-2013). Temple City Dental Care is located at 9929 E. Las TunasDrive, Temple City, CA 91780. Phone him at 626-285-3161 or visit hisWeb site at www.templecitydental.com
So even though physiologi-cally I remain somewhere be-tween 30 and 40 years old,there’s no denying I hung up myTC shingle going on 42 yearsago. Geez, New England Patri-ots’ quarterback Tom Brady andKanye weren’t even born yet.
But what better time to ex-pand? And we’ll have our veryown sign ... and twice as muchspace.
The contractor and dentalequipment guy agree that wemight even be fully up and run-ning with the additional spaceby Thanksgiving ... so we’ll beprepared for the Super Bowland hope for Turkey Day.
And it’ll be awesome provid-ing care for more family andfriends.
Only half of the U.S. sees thedentist on a regular basis.
Diabetes and pre-diabetestogether impact one-third ofthe U.S. population.
Periodontal/gum diseaseand diabetes successfully makeone another worse; one-third ofthose with diabetes also con-tend with periodontal disease;diabetes is the No. 4 killer in theU.S. Glad we’re expanding.
When I arrived here in 1976I thought I somehow landedright in the middle of a NormanRockwell painting. And SoCal(including our town) is an ever-changing place, the fabric ofwhich seems richer by the day.You can have Chickasha, Okla-homa; I love Temple City.
And if I could, I’d adopt my
TCDC team and make them allofficial Sicilian half-breeds, justlike me (all I need is a few moresignatures.) They’ve all beentrained to actively listen andthey naturally make people feelsafe on “Hello.”
Long ago, we all committedto making a difference for oth-ers and making dentistry fun.And enjoying the growth pro-cess while serving our familycommunity is even better thanhaving all the tiramisu you caneat ... on the Fourth of July.
Thank you Temple City –we’re just getting started.
42 years and still expandingThe Temple City Dental Clinic team.
New Chamber member Aida Melvin,owner of All Essential Legal Documents,represented the Temple City Chamber atthe 2017 Asian Small Business Expo, Oct.14 at the Almansor Court ConferenceCenter in Alhambra.
In photo, top left, Chamber PresidentPeter Choi thanks Aida for utilizing theChamber exhibitor table.
AM Legal Documents handles trusts,conservatorships,probate, child custody,divorces, restrainingorders, living wills,health care directives,deeds and more and isavailable as a MobileNotary Public.
For more informationor a consultation, phoneAida at 626-247-4425(cell) or 626-531-5420(office) [email protected].
AM Legal Documentsrepresents Chamberat Asian SmallBusiness Expo
[email protected] www.templecitychamber.com 7NOVEMBER 2017 • TEMPLE CITY LIFE
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Three non-spousal IRA beneficiarieswalk into a bar. Over a round of ShirleyTemples, AJ, Bob and Chad comparenotes on how differently they handledtheir inheritance.
AJ’s mother informed him in advancethat he was a named beneficiary andabout the benefits of a stretched inher-ited IRA.
He completed a direct transfer to aproperly titled inherited IRA in the yearof this mother’s passing.
Each year, he withdraws a reducedand taxable RMD based on his life ex-pectancy instead of his mother’s. AJ’snow able to let the account grow, taxdeferred, over the remainder of his life-time.
Bob was also a named beneficiary, buthe did nothing with his inherited funds.
He didn’t develop a distribution strat-egy and just let the money sit. About fiveyears later, he received a letter from theplan administrator - the tax code’s timelimit had run out.
If he didn’t withdraw everything from
Inheritance errors can be taxing
Dupuy Circle becomes TC’s newest streetTemple City’s newest street is Dupuy Circle, in honor of a pioneeringfamily with strong ties to the area. Emigrating from the FrenchPyrenees in the 1800s, Raymond and Marie Dupuy settled near whatis now Cal. State L.A. University and established a thriving sheepranch. Their son, Sylvester Dupuy, was a successful landowner andoil investor. He, along with Walter Temple, subdivided portions oftheir land for development which eventually became Temple City.Dupuy Circle, the location of six new homes built around a cul-de-sac, is located off Olive Street, between Temple City Boulevard andCloverly Avenue.
the account by the year’s end, a fully tax-able check for the entire balance wouldbe issued in Bob’s name whether heneeded the money or not.
Chad’s father didn’t even name a ben-eficiary for his IRA, so the funds de-faulted to his father’s estate.
Chad was the sole heir and he did endup claiming the account. However, hecouldn’t take advantage of the stretchIRA strategy. The IRS only allows this op-tion to named, non-spousal beneficia-ries.
Chad was allowed to withdraw thefunds whenever he chose, but within afive year period, and pay taxes, too.
In order to avoid a barroom brawl, Albought the boys another round.
The moral here: inheritance errorscan be taxing.
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The City’s Youth Scholarship Pro-gram has received a Congressional Rec-ognition of Excellence Award from U.S.Rep. Judy Chu. The award ceremony rec-ognized programs that effectively usefederal Community Development Blockgrants and Home Investment Partner-ship funds.
Temple City’s Youth Scholarship pro-gram provides a discount of up to 75%off registration fees for all city recreationprograms offered to youth ages 18 andunder. To be eligible, families must meetcertain income qualifications.
For the 2016-17 fiscal year, 56 youthreceived discounts ranging from $15 to$1,300. The total amount awarded inscholarships was $20,226.
For this fiscal year, which began onJuly 1, nearly 40 youth have receivedscholarships totaling almost $9,000.
The youth scholarship program re-ceives an annual allocation of $27,000,which is administeredby the city and fundedby federal Commu-nity DevelopmentBlock grants.
Youth scholarship program receivesCongressional Excellence Award
Calling all women residingin the Temple City, E Monte,Arcadia areas.
The Chamber welcomesthe former CURVES Arcadia toits new home in Temple City.
More than 25 years ago,CURVES changed women’s fit-ness by delivering studio fit-ness without the premiumprice. While the workouts areonly 30 minutes, you feel thebenefits long after. Unlike tra-ditional gyms, a CURVES
membership gives you thetools and support you need toreach your goals and set thestage for a healthier, more ac-tive future
“I became a member ofCURVES through the invita-
Owner Annabelle Lee (tan shirt, center) and members.
On their 25th anniversary, CURVES continues to serve all ladies regardless of age, size or nationality.Aside from the circuit workout, CURVES offer a wide variety of Video and Live classes like Zumba,Dance Cardio, and Body Basics with strength training, etc. Most importantly, CURVES offers a placefor women of all ages to work out with other women.
New Member Profile:Find the way to betterfitness at new CURVES
in Temple Citytion of a friend in 2004,” saidowner Annabelle Lee. “Theowner of the Fair OaksCURVES told me she has an-other CURVES in Arcadia andasked if I would be interestedin owning it. I thought it wasa good opportunity because Ilove to work with people andit is very rewarding to be ableto strengthen women throughfitness and exercise. I have al-ways been interested in physi-cal fitness through exerciseand natural products. Sincethen, I have owned and oper-ated CURVES Arcadia for 12years.”
On this, Annabelle’s 13thyear, CURVES Corporateawarded the franchise of two
additional major cities,Temple City and El Monte, toher.
The goal is to encourageand motivate more women ofall ages to be fit and stay fit
with CURVES’s circuit work-out and strength exercise us-ing hydraulic-operated ma-chines.
To celebrate their 25thyear, CURVES is offering spe-
cial rates to all women. PhoneAnnabelle at 626-575-7954 [email protected].
CURVES is located at 10683Lower Azusa Rd., Temple City,CA 91780.
www.templecitychamber.com
[email protected] www.templecitychamber.com 9NOVEMBER 2017 • TEMPLE CITY LIFE
TEMPLE CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE • 93RD ANNUAL AWARDS GALAWednesday, Oct. 18 • Xiang Yuan Gourmet restaurant, Temple City
The Chamber of Commercethanks our sponsors and prizedonors whose support allowedus to celebrate this year’s hon-orees:
PLATINUM SPONSORS:California American WaterSouthern California Gas
SpaOld Oak WineryRose DonutsSan Marino SecurityTemple City Animal
HospitalValvolineWomans Club of Temple
City
MUSIC & SOUND:Tom McIntee & TM Studios
Special thanks to Bob Chenand the staff of Xiang YuanGourmet restaurant.
City Councilmember Nanette Fish shares thejoy of happy prize winner Helen Romero Shawof the Southern California Gas Co.
The gang’s all here at the Athens Services table (clockwise from top): Ed Chen (red tie),Christian Warner, honoree Minh Chau (986 Pharmacy), Michelle Chen, Captain DavidFlores, former Assembly member Mike Eng, William Hung (American Idol), Kylie Raacke,honoree Phil Raacke (San Marino Security).
The evening was an oppor-tunity for the incomingChamber board membersto socialize with guests andeach other. (Clockwisefrom left): Maile Plan,Board member Darice Tsai(Edward Jones Financial),Judy Huie-Mena (PlanetPreschool), Adam Hsu(office of Ed Chau), Boardmember Gerard Atienza,Lisa Atienza, Board mem-ber Jim Walden (FirstBaptist Church).
Thanks ToOur Sponsors
andPrize Donors
A quartet of strong, smart women: (L-R): Rita Padilla(Dilbeck Estates), honoree Dawn Tarin, artist Min W,Michelle Freridge (Executive Director, Asian Youth Center)
American Idol meets Temple City idols: Honoree Dawn Tarin andHusband Jose flank William Hung.
TEMPLE CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE • 93RD ANNUAL AWARDS GALAWednesday, Oct. 18 • Xiang Yuan Gourmet restaurant, Temple City
Rep. Judy Chu congratulated the honorees and incoming Board members recognized their achievements with certificatesof Congressional recognition. (L-R) President Peter Choi, Minh Chau, Joe Conzonire, Dave Smith, Rita Padilla, Rep. JudyChu, Gerard Atienza, Principal Dr. Jennifer Lashier, TCUSD Superintendent Kathy Perini, Phil Raacke, Dawn Tarin,Aaron Vuong.
A packed roomenjoyed a deli-
cious dinnerpaired with wine
from Chambermember Old Oak
Winery. Musicand sound system
was provided byTom McIntee and
TM Studios.
Captain David Flores and Parks & Recreation Commissioner Cynthia Vance help PresidentChoi award a raffle prize.
Board Chair Judy Huie-Mena and President Peter Choishare a laugh.
Honorees
Two generations ready to Raacke’n’Roll. HonoreePhil Raacke (San Marino Security) and daugh-ter Kylie.
An important part of the community are TempleCity Animal Hospital’s Arthur Crittenden anddaughter Elizabeth.
2017 BEST OF
TEMPLE CITY
OUTSTANDING RESTAURANT:The Hat
OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY
LEADER: Dawn Tarin
OUTSTANDING BUSINESS
BEAUTIFUL: 986 Pharmacy
OUTSTANDING SMALL
BUSINESS:San Marino Security
OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL:Aaron Vuong / State Farm
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION
TO THE CITY:Temple City High School
New Chamber member Adam Chang (Kundani & ChangLLC) and wife Samantha Chang. Kundani & Chang LLCwill host the Chamber’s Holiday Mixer on Dec. 13. (see P. 3)
[email protected] www.templecitychamber.com 11NOVEMBER 2017 • TEMPLE CITY LIFE
TEMPLE CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE • 93RD ANNUAL AWARDS GALAWednesday, Oct. 18 • Xiang Yuan Gourmet restaurant, Temple City
Featured guest speaker William Hung from “American Idol” meets the stars from HealthcarePartners (L-R): Christy Miyagishima, Dr. William White, Elizabeth Powell, Laura Arangure,William Hung, Marlene Flores, Carlos Gallardo and Dr. Yan Chen.
Greeting old friends and making new ones! Ed Chen (AthensServices), Janie Thai (Spectrum Business), Mayor Pro TemWilliam Man, Christian Warner (Athens).
Bet she gets a lot of likes when she posts this pic! Chelsea Yu (Meet Tea) takes a selfie withWilliam Hung from “American Idol”. William was terrifically good natured and accommo-dating to all picture requests.
A trio of community leaders making a difference. City Councilmember Nanette Fish, HelenRomero Shaw (Southern California Gas) and Mayor Cynthia Sternquist
Smile! Howard Ting (YK Group) and City Manager BryanCook.
U.S. Rep. Judy Chu congratulates the Chamber’s newestBoard members Gerard Atienza and Rita Padilla.
TEMPLE CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE • 93RD ANNUAL AWARDS GALAWednesday, Oct. 18 • Xiang Yuan Gourmet restaurant, Temple City
Instead of aplaque, honoreesreceived a paint-ing donated byartist Min W(center in whitedress)
Chamber President Peter Choi welcomes former Assemblymember Mike Eng, currently a candidate for State Senate inthe race to succeed termed out Sen. Dr. Ed Hernandez. The Chamber recognized Temple City High School’s comple-
tion of new buildings (see story on front page). Principal Dr.Jennifer Lashier, TCUSD Superintendent Kathryn Perini,Chamber Finance Chair Margaret Healy.
Every prize wasawesome and with30 of them attend-ees had a 30%chance of goinghome lucky.
Happy faces at the YK America table (clockwise from Left): Helen Chen Marston, Bob Chen, KevinTang, Ying Zi Huang, Kay Zhao, Helen Man, Mayor Pro Tem William Man, Chairman David Lu, Se-nior VP Howard Ting, City Manager Bryan Cook.
GALA PHOTOS BY MATTHEW ESCOBAR
Rep. Judy Chu congratulated Temple City High SchoolPrincipal Dr. Jennifer Lashier and TCUSD Superin-tendent Kathryn Perini on the high school being hon-ored for “Outstanding Contribution to the City.”
[email protected] www.templecitychamber.com 13NOVEMBER 2017 • TEMPLE CITY LIFE
DINING OUTExcellence in dining is yours
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“Wonder Women/Members of the Woman’s Club of Temple City”
Helen Marston2018 President of
West San Gabriel Valley Association of Realtors and,
General Chairman for the 2018 Camellia Festival “That Inspires Me”
Cynthia SternquistWas named by Business Life
as a “Woman Achiever”
Delora BrownReceived the 2017 La Casa De San Gabriel,
Lizarraga Founders Award
Mary Hunt & Delora Brown Woman’s Club of Temple City Humanitarian
Playfactory Preschool celebrated Na-tional Good Neighbor Day on Sept. 28by inviting neighbors and communitymembers to their first Good Neighborluncheon that day.
City Council member Nanette Fishand Chamber President Peter Choijoined students, parents, and commu-nity members for performances by thechildren followed by a delicious spa-ghetti lunch with guests sitting togetherwith children enjoying each other’scompany. “Community is so impor-tant,” said Assistant Director TammySingdale, “ And teaching children asense of community is important aswell. This was an amazing experiencefor the children, our guests, and staff.”
Leading up to the luncheon, thefour-year-old class had taken a field triparound the neighborhood deliveringhandmade invitations house to house.
Playfactory will have a fundraisingevent called Breakfast with Santa, Dec.2, to raise money for Playfactory’sscholarship program. This event is opento the community.
Playfactory Preschool is located at9723 Garibaldi Ave., Temple City. Forinformation about enrollment or theBreakfast with Santa fundraiser, [email protected] or phone LanaShifflet-Ragos or Tammy Singdale at626-285-9223.
City Council member Nanette Fish (center)presented Playfactory’s Director LanaShifflet-Ragos and Tammy Singdale with acertificate of recognition for encouraging dis-plays of kindness and acknowledging theimportance of a good neighbor.
Playfactory’s first Good Neighbor Luncheon was so encouraging and motivating toall involved that it will now be an annual event.
Playfactory Preschool’s childrenlearn to be a good neighbor
Member Spotlight
Temple City High School teacher and coachJerry Lawrence was among the county’s top edu-cators being honored at the Los Angeles CountyOffice of Education annual Teachers of the Yearluncheon last month.
Mr. Lawrence was accompanied by family,friends and colleagues at the event. Only 61 ofthe county’s 72,000 public school teachers wereinvited to attend.
Los Angeles County Superintendent DebraDuardo helped lead the celebration, and thankedthe group for educating and inspiring the county’syoung people.
Mr. Lawrence, a 41-year veteran of the TempleCity School District, was named the District’sTeacher of the Year last spring.
When describing the qualities that make Mr.Lawrence an outstanding teacher, an administra-tor noted his caring and professional interactionswith students. “He has an innate ability to get thevery best from his athletes.”
As a young man struggling academically, Mr.Lawrence found inspiration in the athletic coachesthat served as his role models. Now, as a physicaleducation instructor himself, Mr. Lawrence’sgreatest reward is helping to connect with andinspire the lives of his own students.
TCHS’s Jerry Lawrence amongtop educators in LA County
PHOTO BY JERRY JAMBAZIAN • TEMPLECITYPHOTOS.COM
Temple City High School teacher and coach JerryLawrence is comgratulated by TCUSD Supt.Kathy Perini. Temple City Unified School Districtand the Board of Education proudly congratulateMr. Lawrence on this esteemed honor.
Being a former Triumph racecar driver, Ken Gillanders spe-cializes in finding parts andcomponents from England forTriumphs and Morgan racers.
Back in 1954 when Ken andhis wife Helen were stationed inFrance, he began his fascinationwith the Triumph automobileand began racing. After his mili-tary service, Ken and Helen cameback home to Temple City andKen continued his love of theTriumph racing world.
Even though Ken had numer-ous jobs throughout the yearssuch as master machinist, policeofficer for the City of Arcadia,Auto Club Claims Representa-tive, and then branch manager of
Ken Gillanders, owned British Frame & Engine. Above, he is shown chauffeuring Miss Temple City2007 Ashley Murphy in his restored 1955 Triumph TR2 in the Camellia Festival Parade. His business,BRITISH FRAME AND ENGINE, was located at 4831 Ryland, Temple City.
Ken Gillanders niche businessreflected his passion for cars
mander twice. He is also activelyinvolved in the Sister City pro-gram.
British Frame and Engine,was a member of the TempleCity Chamber of Commerceand Ken served several years asan ex-officio member of theChamber Board. The Chambersalutes Ken Gillander for hismany years of dedication andservice to Temple City.
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Classes CREAM OF THE CROPOur Cream of the Crop training program is for ourmore experienced or advanced students. Sunday’sfrom 12 – 2 P.M. at San Gabriel Academy.
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lived in Temple City togethersince 1956 and have raised 6children and now have 15grandchildren. Helen has actu-ally lived in Temple City since1942.
Ken has always been activelyinvolved in the community serv-ing on the City Council for 21years and 4 times as the Mayor.
Note: Former Temple CityMayor and City Council mem-ber Ken Gillanders passed awaySept. 29, 2017 at the age of 84.The news feature below wasoriginally published in TempleCity Life, Aug. 8, 2004. Seedeath notice on Page 15.
the local Farmers Insuranceagency, he always continued hisracing and exchanging parts.
In 1987 Ken decided to makehis side job of sourcing compo-nents official and opened Brit-ish Frame and Engine. At thattime Ken began designing me-chanical parts for Triumphs andMorgan race cars and then hadthem manufactured.
In 1988 Ken became a whole-sale distributor for Moss Motorslocated in Goleta, Calif., and soldparts through Raceorations-En-gland. Most of the parts sold arefor the Triumph TR2, TR3 andTR4 models. Ken said that 90%of the parts are sold are in theUSA and 95% of those are pur-chased in California.
Ken is also very proud to saythat he is an original owner of ared 1955 Triumph TR2, and thelongest original owner of suchan auto. You may have seen thiscar as Ken proudly drives it inthe Camellia Parade each year.Ken also has a 1982 silver Tri-
If that isn’t enough communityservice, Ken is a charter memberof The Knights of Columbus atSt. Luke Catholic Church wherehe is also a Past Grand Knight.
Ken was honored by the SanGabriel Valley Council of theBoy Scouts of America for manyyears of service to Scouting.
He is also a 25-year memberof the American Legion Post 279where he has served as Com-
Temple City Library announces November programs
Temple City Branch5939 Golden West Ave.Temple City, CA 91780
626-285-2136Hours Open: Monday: 10 a.m. to 6
p.m.; Tuesday-Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 8p.m.; Thursday: 12-8 p.m.; Friday: 12-5p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
A Year of Girl Empowerment -Girls Scouts Present: Strong RoleModels! For grades 3-12, this programis part of a monthly, educational, year-long series supported in part withfunds received from the PasadenaTournament of Roses® Foundation.Contact the library for more details.November Programs for Childrenand Families:
Every Monday: Baby Storytime(Ages 0-18 months), 10:10-10:30 a.m.& 10:40-11 a.m.
Every Monday: Playtime (Ages 0-5), 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Every Wednesday: ToddlerStorytime (Ages 18-36 months),10:30-11 a.m.
Every Wednesday: Parent-ChildWorkshop (Ages 0-3), 11 a.m. to 12:15p.m.
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Temple City Patriotic News
VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION1700 to 2100 Hours
(5-10 p.m.)SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11
ELKS LODGE1373 E. Las Tunas Drive • San Gabriel, CA 91776
Complimentary rations of meatloaf dinner will be provided to Veterans.
Cost for civilians is $12.
Music byBobby Z Band
RSVP626-285-3118, ext. 203
In this month of November theTemple City Blue Star program cel-ebrates Veterans Day along with themany other patriotic organizations intown, including but not limited to theAmerican Legion, VFW, the local Elkslodge and the City of Temple City.
All veterans of all U.S. wars and ac-tions, including active military andthose who previously served, are salutedfor their service and sacrifice for thenation and to preserve the freedom weenjoy.
Veterans, we salute and celebrate you,not just in November, but every day ofthe year. Please attend and participatein the many local activities honoringyou.
If you are reading this prior to theBlue Star dinner honoring veterans at6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, at Temple CityBaptist Church at 6019 Baldwin Ave.,please contact Sharon Johnson at 626-285-5852 to reserve a space for the din-ner. Also contact her for information ongetting a banner posted for your newlyenlisted service member from TempleCity.
Blue Star Families would like tothank Account Executive Tim Carruth
Blue Star salutes all veteransof Arroyo Insurance Services, 11 W. DelMar Blvd., Pasadena, for covering liabil-ity insurance costs for the Nov. 3, BlueStar dinner event. Arroyo Insurance hasbeen serving the San Gabriel Valley formore than 80 years with a broadline of insurance products.
Blue Star Families is a groupof volunteers who recognize theimportance of the United Statesmilitary in preserving theAmerican way of life because“Freedom isn’t Free.”
The Blue Star Families hon-ors newly enlisted service mem-bers by posting bannersthroughout Temple City recog-nizing service members. Wealso send comfort kits withsmall gifts and best wishes toactive duty military fromTemple City serving abroad. InOctober, kits were packed withpumpkin goodies to usher inautumn.
If you believe in the great-ness of America and want toshare in continuing our legacy,please join Blue Star Families.
God Bless America.
In Loving Memory of
DEC. 10, 1932 - SEPT. 29, 2017KENNETH GEORGE GILLANDERS
Kenneth George Gillanders (Ken) formermayor and council member of Temple City, Cali-fornia, passed away peacefully at his home sur-rounded by his family on Sept. 29, 2017 at theage of 84. Ken was born on Dec. 10,1932 toHarold and Elizabeth Gillanders in Vancouver,British Columbia, Canada, and spent his child-hood there until his family moved to Alhambra,California in 1946. Ken graduated from CantwellHigh School in 1950 and met his wife, Helen in1953. They were married on December 4, 1954.Last December they celebrated their 62nd wed-ding anniversary. Ken enlisted in the UnitedStates Army in 1954 where he served as a truckmechanic and Drill Sargent.
Ken worked at Farmers Insurance for nearly30 years where he held various positions suchas a Claims Fraud Investigator and BranchClaims Manager. Prior to Farmers Insurance,Ken worked as a Police Officer for the City ofArcadia and as a mechanic for Pa-cific Bell.
Ken had a passion for servingothers and his community. Heserved on the Knights of Columbusat St. Luke Catholic Church, was aBoy Scout Merit Badge Counselor,and served more than 25 years onthe City Council for the City ofTemple City where he also servedas Mayor 4 times.
While serving on the City Coun-cil, Ken was instrumental in imple-menting the Sister City Programwith Hawkesbury Shire, Australia.
Outside of his family, Ken’sgreatest love was cars and racing.In particular, Triumphs where heowned a 1955 Triumph TR2 and a1980 TR8. Ken began Road Racingin the late 50s and early 60s. Hemoved to Drag Racing his 1955TR2 during the 60s and 70s wherehe held 13 AHRA World Records.Ken later restored his 1955 TR2 andentered it in many car shows, usedit to carry dignitaries for parades,and was show cased in severalmagazines.
Ken also had a great love fortraveling. Ken and Helen traveledmany times to Hawaii and Austra-lia. They also traveled to NewZealand, Moorea, Bora Bora, En-
gland, Scotland, and Ireland.Ken is survived by his wife, Helen,
his six children: Mark (Florinia), Marie(Enrique), Eric (Mary), Kathleen (Ri-chard), Richard (Minerva), andMichele (Maurice); nine grandsons,six granddaughters, and four greatgranddaughters. In addition, he is sur-vived by two sisters Marilyn Rigaudand Loraine Gillanders, and manynephews, nieces, and cousins. Familywas always his key priority and heleaves them with his wisdom, sense ofhumor, integrity and his commitmentto God , family, and country.
Following Visitation and a Rosaryprayer at Pierce Brothers Turner & StevensMortuary, Ken’s Funeral Mass took place atSt. Luke Catholic Church on Oct. 10.
Honor a Veteran, sponsor a flagHonor a special veteran in your life by sponsoring an American flag for
Temple City’s Field of Honor. The multi-flag recognition will be on display aspart of the Nov. 11 Veterans Day Celebration at Temple City Park. Sponsor-ships for one or more flags can be purchased at Live Oak Park Annex. A spon-sorship includes one 3' x 5' American flag, an adjustable 8' flagstaff, and aspecial message tag. All sponsored flags can be picked up after the ceremony.For more information, please phone 626-656-7321.
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 & 3rd FridaysFriday Night Fellowship 6:30 p.m. – 2nd & 4th Fridays
St. Luke Catholic ChurchFr. Mark A. Strader, Pastor5605 Cloverly Ave.626-291-5900www.stluketemplecity.orgSunday Masses: 6:30, 8:30, 10:30 a.m. • 5:30 p.m.Saturday Evening Mass: 5:30 p.m.Weekday Masses: M-F 9:00 a.m.
San Gabriel Community ChurchSteve Balentine, Senior Pastor117 N. Pine St., San Gabriel626-287-0486www.sgucandcs.orgSunday Worship: 9 a.m.Sunday School: 10:45 a.m.Wed. Bible Study, 7 p.m.Wednesday Night Youth Program, Jr. & Sr. High, 7 p.m.
First Baptist Church of TCJim Walden, Senior Pastor6019 Baldwin Ave. • Temple City, CA 91780626-286-3125web site: www.templecitybaptist.orge-mail: [email protected]@templecitybaptist.orgSunday School: 9:30 a.m.Sunday Worship: 8:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.
First Lutheran Church9123 Broadway, Temple City 91780Office 626-287-0968Sunday Worship:8:30 a.m. Traditional worshipBible Study - Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.web site: www.firstlutherantc.orge-mail: [email protected]
Your Community Houses of Worship Welcome YouPAID ADVERTISEMENT
Westminster Presbyterian ChurchRev. Lisa Lamb, Pastor9642 Live Oak [email protected] • www.tc-presbyterian.orgSunday Worship 10:30 a.m.All Children Welcome • Nursery • Children's ChurchBible Studies on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.Phone for information.
Temple City United Methodist ChurchRev. David Palmer, Pastor5957 N. Golden West Ave.Temple City, CA 91780626-286-3129Sunday School 8:45 a.m. • Worship 10 a.m.E-mail: [email protected]@templecityumc.orgWebsite: www.templecityumc.org
Temple City Church of ChristJonathan Hinckley, Minister5272 Sereno Dr., Temple City626-286-6676Sunday Bible Class 9:30 a.m.Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.All Children WelcomeNursery
Faith United Methodist ChurchPastor Matthew Chong5957 Golden West Ave.Temple City, CA 91780626-286-312910 a.m. Worship Service in Mandarin11:30 a.m. Praise service in English
Immanuel Church of the NazareneCharles Lin, Senior Pastor9953 Las Tunas Drive, CA 91780626-285-3832www.go2icon.orgSunday Worship: 11:00 a.m. (English; Mandarin)Wednesday Youth Night: 7:00 p.m. (English)Friday Youth Night: 7:30 p.m.(Mandarin) www.myhym.org
Pastor Darrel Kelty9468 Broadway • Temple City, CA 91780626-285-4500 • http://cofchrist-psi.org/[email protected] Schedule: 9:30 a.m. Classes,10:50 a.m. Care & Share11 a.m. Morning WorshipTues: 1 p.m. Prayer, Testimony and Sharing Service
Bethlehem Lutheran ChurchPastor Frank Wang5319 N. HalifaxTemple City, CA 91780www.blctemplecity.comSunday Worship:English at 9:30 a.m.Mandarin at 11 a.m.
Community of Christ Church
Spiritual Assembly of Baha’iof Temple City9951 Garibaldi AveTemple City 91780
San Gabriel Mission Catholic ChurchPastor Fr. Tony Diaz, CMF428 South Mission Dr., San Gabriel 91776626-457-3035 • www.SanGabrielMission.orgWeekday Masses6:30 a.m. (English), Noon (English), 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., 11:15 a.m., 5 p.m.(Spanish) 9:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 7 p.m. • (Vietnamese) 3 p.m.
Thy wordis a lamp unto my feet,
a light on my path.Psalm 119:105
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Looking for meaningful andpurposeful activities to engageyoung children during the win-ter break?
Look no further. FirstLutheran Church andSONshine House will host itsfirst Winter Day Camp, from9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Dec. 27-30 (Wednesday-Saturday).
The Winter Day Camp iscreated to engage youth andfamilies to discover the gift of
the love and grace of Jesus dur-ing the winter break throughfriendship-building, smallgroups, creative art, fun activi-ties, alongside mentorship,music, and family-friendlyevents.
First Lutheran andSONshine are inviting familiesin the neighborhood with chil-dren in first to fifth grades, toparticipate. Registration beganon Nov. 1.
For more information, in-cluding enrollment informa-tion, visit www.firstlutherantc.org/special-events/ or Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/flctc/
Space is limited to a firstcome, first served basis. Theregistration fee for the four-daycamp is $60 (late fee applies af-ter Dec. 1).
For more information, emailMission Director Stella Yau [email protected].
First Lutheran Temple City to host first Winter Day Camp
Catholics celebrate historic Year of the Fatima Centennial (1917-2017)PHOTO BY JERRY JAMBAZIAN • WWW.TEMPLECITYPHOTOS.COM
9216 LAS TUNAS DRIVE • 626-287-1386
Church News
On Friday, Oct. 13, members of the Legion of Mary prayer group at St. Luke’s Church assembled in TempleCity City Park for a public square rosary crusade rally celebrating the 100th anniversary of the FatimaCentennial (1917-2017). The group prayed for peace in our city, government, and the world, to end war,and for victims and survivors of all the recent tragedies from natural disasters, fires, hurricanes, floodingand extreme heat. Special thanks to Jim Ponnet for this submission to the newspaper.
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TEMPLE CITY BUSINESS DIRECTORYUnless otherwise indicated,
all business direcry addresses are for: Temple City, CA 91780
A ACUPUNCTURE
Prestige Integrative Health CenterDenny Chiu, D.C.5553 Rosemead Blvd.626-286-5800
ACCOUNTING & BOOKKEEPING
LA First Tax & Financial ServicesNatalie Lee, EA9067 Las Tunas [email protected]
Quality Bookkeeping ServiceKathleen Chambers, EA9633 Las Tunas [email protected]
ADVERTISING & MARKETINGTC Chamber of CommerceTC Life9050 Las Tunas Dr.626-286-3101
ART GALLERY Min W. Fine Art & SchoolMin Wang9908 Las Tunas Dr., Unit [email protected]
ASSISTED LIVINGBaldwin Gardens Nursing Center 10786 Live Oak AveTemple City, CA 91780626-447-3553 Sincere Care Services, Inc. Pearl He747 North Lake #DPasadena, CA [email protected] Vista San Gabriel901 W. Santa Anita StreetSan Gabriel, CA 91776(626) 289-8889 Office(626) 289-1461 Fax
ATTORNEYSCarlos ArcosA Law Corporation 333 North Santa Anita Ave., Suite 8Arcadia, 91006626-284-9003626-284-9724 - [email protected]
Emmy HernandezEH Financial Group, Inc.305 N. San Marino Ave.San Gabriel, CA 91775626-943-8833 John L. Shaw, Attorney5816 Temple City Blvd.626-286-3710
Kundani & Chang, LLPAdam Y. Chang8810 E. Las TunasSan Gabriel, CA 91776626-578-1300Tony J. Tyre, Attorney at Law5703 Temple City Blvd.626-285-7033 626-309-9753 faxwww.tyrelawgroup.com
AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRCity AutomotiveGerald Blayney4700 Miller Dr. A626-443-8288
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (USA) NASammy Kwok5773 N. Rosemead Blvd.626-656-8888
Wells Fargo Bank9635 Las Tunas Dr.626-237-5060
BEAUTYRising Threading5633 N. Rosemead Blvd.Temple City, CA 91780626-309-4373
BUSINESS CONSULTINGMyra D. Lopez Business Consultant1012 W. Beverly Blvd. Ste 876Montebello 90640323-869-8867
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTSo. Cal Corporate Growth Partners 25186 Hancock Ave., Suite 220Murrieta, CA [email protected]
YK AmericaHoward Ting9680 Flair DriveEl Monte, CA 91731
BUSINESS PROPERTY OWNERGeorge M Arnerich626-222-6201 Manhattan Development Manhattan Development Co.Randy Wang1005 Las Tunas Drive 505San Gabriel [email protected]
CCABLE
Spectrum Business4781 Irwindale AveIrwindale, CA 91706T-626-430-3369C-626-926-7805 [email protected]
CARPETM & B Carpet Suppliers Carpet OneMel North and Barbara Fields9324 Lower Azusa Rd.626-443-2744
CHIROPRACTICPrestige Integrative Health CenterDenny Chiu, D.C.5553 Rosemead Blvd.626-286-5800
CHURCHES HOUSE OF WORSHIP
Bethlehem Lutheran ChurchPastor Frank Wang5319 N. Halifaxwww.blctemplecity.com
Community of ChristPastor Darrell Kelty9468 Broadway626-285-4500
Faith United Methodist ChurchMathew Chong5957 Golden West626-286-3129
First Baptist Church of TCJim Walden, Senior Pastor6019 Baldwin Ave.626-286-3125www.templecitybaptist.org
First Lutheran Church9123 Broadway626-287-0968admin@fi rstlutherantc.org
First United Methodist ChurchDavid Palmer, Pastor5957 Golden [email protected]
Immanuel Church of the NazareneCharles Lin, Senior Pastor9953 Las Tunas Dr.626-285-3832 | www.go2icon.org
Maranatha Church of the NazarenePastor Felix Lam9953 Las Tunas DriveTemple City, 91780-2201
San Gabriel Community ChurchSteve Balentine, Pastor117 N. Pine St.San Gabriel, CA [email protected]
San Gabriel Mission Catholic Church PastorFR, Tony Diaz, CMF428 S. Mission Dr.San Gabriel, CA 91776626-457-3035Algis [email protected]
Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is of TCP.O. Box 1651Temple City, CA 91780626-287-7425
St. Luke Catholic Church5605 Cloverly Ave.626-291-5900www.stluketemplecity.org
Sunrise Community ChurchAndrew Kikkert, Pastor9642 E. Live Oak Ave.626-287-6120
TC Church of ChristJonathan Hinckley, Minister5272 Sereno Dr.626-286-6676
TC Seventh-Day Adventist Church Pastor Ben Guerrero9664 [email protected]
Westminster Presby. ChurchRev. Lisa Lamb, Pastor9642 Live Oak [email protected]
CAMELLIA FESTIVALTC Camellia FestivalDawn Tarin9701 Las Tunas Drive626-285-2171 Ext. 4030www.camelliafestival.org
COFFEE & TEA HOUSESMeet Tea 5817 Rosemead BlvdTemple City, CA 91780626-287-2888www.meet-tea.comFacebook: Meettea626WeChat: Meettea5817Sun-Thur. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.Fri-Sat. 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Rendezvous Café 9566 Las Tunas Dr.Temple City, CA 91780626-782-7877Free wi-fi Starbucks5705 N. Rosemead Blvd.626-614-8004
The Tea Station9578 Las Tunas Drive626-291-5688
CPA & TAX PREPARERSDanny Cheung, CPA9077 Las Tunas Dr.626-237-0900
The Tyre Agency, Inc.Steven S. Tyre, CPATony J. Tyre, Attorney 5703 Temple City Blvd. 626-285-7033 / Fax 626-309-9753www.tyrelawgroup.com
CONVALESCENTEl Monte Convalescent HospitalJesse Telles4096 Easy St.El Monte 91731626-442-1500
Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital5522 Gracewood Ave.626-579-0310
CUSTOM FRAMINGMin W. Fine Art & SchoolMin Wang9908 Las Tunas Dr. Unit [email protected]
DDAYCARE & PRESCHOOL
Ark Christian Academy, Inc.Grace Wu, Director6539 Rosemead Blvd.San Gabriel 91775626-287-8321
Pacific Friends SchoolKellie McKinley6210 Temple City Blvd.626-287-6880Planet PreschoolJudy Huie Mena4977 Santa Anita [email protected]
Playfactory PreschoolA Serendipity SchoolLana Shiffl et - Director9723 Garibaldi AvenueTemple City, CA [email protected] House PreschoolJill Vidal 9141 BroadwayTemple City, CA 91780
TC Christian PreschoolCarol Burns6019 Baldwin Ave.626-286-0042
DENTAL AND ORTHODONTICS
Trilogy Orthodontics(Orthodontic Specialists) Terrence L. Fong, DDS.Garrett S. Fong, DMD., MS.9909 E. Las Tunas [email protected] Dental CareDr. Armen Mikaelian10455 Lower Azusa Road626-444-3744www.friendlydentalcare.net
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.626-285-4577San Gabriel Valley Family Dental GroupJoseph Rosenberg, DDS6503 N. Rosemead Blvd.San Gabriel 91775626-286-2156
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Sunny Smile DentalDr. Benjamin Lu. D.D.S.9216 Las Tunas Drive626-287-1386
TC Dental CareJack Von Bulow, D.D.S.9929 Las Tunas [email protected]
Ark Christian Academy, Inc.Grace Wu, Director6539 Rosemead Blvd.San Gabriel 91775626-287-8321
California Institute of Advanced ManagementJennie Ta9550 Flair Dr. 500El Monte, CA [email protected]
Dr. Doug Sears Learning CenterStephen Edo9229 Pentland626-548-5000
Min W. Fine Art & SchoolMin Wang9908 Las Tunas Dr. Unit [email protected]
Pacific Friends SchoolKellie McKinley6210 Temple City Blvd.626-287-6880
Playfactory Preschool Lana Shifflet - Director9723 Garibaldi [email protected] Shield of Faith Christian School Deborah Martinez4900 King RowEl Monte, CA 91731626-453-0338www.shieldoffaithchristianschool.orgSt. Luke Catholic School (TK-8)Yvette Jefferys, Principal5521 N. Cloverly Ave.626-291-5959 Fax 626-285-5367www.stluketemplecity.org
Sonshine House PreschoolJill Vidal (Director)9141 [email protected] Schools FoundationKathy Chambers9700 Las Tunas Dr.626-548-5000
TEMPLE CITY PRESCHOOLSTEMPLE CITY PRESCHOOLS
Contact the Chamber: 626-286-3101 [email protected] • www.templecitychamber.com
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TEMPLE CITY BUSINESS DIRECTORYMORTGAGE 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 & StevensTom Chapman1136 E. Las Tunas Dr.San Gabriel, Ca. 91775626-287-0595
MUSEUMHistorical Society of Temple City5954 Kauffman Ave. Carol Daugherty626-451-0833Open 1st & 3rd Sundays 12:30-3 p.m.http://www.tchistoricalsociety.org/
NNEWSPAPERS & MAGAZINES
Temple City Life TC Chamber of CommercePeter Choi9050 Las Tunas Dr.626-286-3101info@templecitychamber.comwww.templecitychamber.com
NONPROFIT Alhambra/San Gabriel Elks Lodge No. 1328Al Fredickson1373 E. Las Tunas DriveSan Gabriel, CA [email protected] Cancer Society Relay for Life50 N. Hill Ave. Ste 200Pasadena, CA 91106American Chinese Lead SocietyKate Guo713 W. Duarte Road #G111Arcadia, CA 91007626-802-7536Asian Rehabilitation Services Inc.Si Ho4322 Wilshire Blvd. Ste # 310Los Angeles, CA 90010 Asian Youth Center (AYC)100 West Clary Ave.San Gabriel, CA 91776Verena Kwan626-309-0622626-309-0717 - [email protected]
Bliss & Wisdom Foundation of N.A., aka Great Enlightenment Lotus Society3209 Producer WayPomona, CA 91768909-595-6545http://www.us.blisswisdom.org/la/#
Blue Star ProgramSharon Johnson626-285-5852
Friends of Temple City Library 5939 Golden West Ave.626-285-2137Historical Society of Temple City5954 Kauffman Ave. Carol Daugherty626-451-0833Open 1st & 3rd Sundays 12:30-3 p.m.http://www.tchistoricalsociety.org/
San Gabriel Japanese Community & Cultural Center5019 Encinita626-286-9850
San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership 4900 RivergradeRoad Ste. B130Irwindale, CA 91706626-856-3400626-856-5115www.valleyconnect.com
San Gabriel Valley Humane Society851 East Grand Ave.San Gabriel 91776626-286-1159, Fax: [email protected]
Temple City The American Legion #279Fred Fluker9522 Las Tunas Drive
TC Schools FoundationNadine Wittry9700 Las Tunas Dr.626-548-5000
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Air-Tro, Inc. (Cooling-Heating)John Helbing1630 Myrtle Ave.Monrovia 91016626-357-5311
Connor AirWayne Connor4931 N. Encinita626-286-3157www.Connorair.com
HOME IMPROVEMENTAir-Tro, Inc. (Cooling-Heating)John Helbing1630 Myrtle Ave.Monrovia 91016626-357-5311
Modern LightingMike Kowalski9034 Las Tunas Dr.626-286-7462
HOME WARRANTYHome Warranty of America Yunita Wu(13 Months-ONE MONTH FREE)[email protected]: 888-492-7459F: 888-492-7360
HOTELHoliday Inn Express Pasadena3500 E. Colorado Blvd.Pasadena, 91107626-792-1363
HOUSE CLEANING SERVICESQualitas CleanersKevin Liu5712 Camellia AveTemple City, CA 91780626-470-7735 I
B.L. Insurance Agency Betty Lam650 W. Duarte Rd #322Arcadia, CA [email protected] Home Warranty of AmericaYunita Wu(13 Month-ONE MONTH FREE)[email protected]: 888-492-7459F: 888-492-7360New York Life Insurance Joe Chia801 N. Brand Blvd. PenthouseGlendale, CA [email protected]
State Farm Insurance Agency, Inc.Aaron Vuong9022 Las Tunas DriveTemple City, CA 91780 626-237-1862
Tyre Insurance AgencyTony J. Tyre 5703 Temple City Blvd. 626-285-7033 www.tyrelawgroup.comINTERNET SERVICESSpectrum Business4781 Irwindale AveIrwindale, CA [email protected]
JJEWELRY
Cal’s JewelersEddie Cebrowski5824 Temple City Blvd.626-286-7474
Jamhbala Antique & Jewelry, Inc.9611 Las Tunas Drive
LLAMPS, LIGHTING, SHADES
Modern LightingMike Kowalski9030-40 Las Tunas Dr.626-286-7462
LEGAL DOCUMENTSAM Essential Legal Documents, Inc.Aida Melvin5917 Oak Ave #312Temple City, CA [email protected]
LOANS AND MORTGAGEWells Fargo Home MortgageJane Ngu, Carrier Shum, Casey Chu,Joyce Hsu & Richard Chow55 E. Huntington Drive, No. 200Arcadia, CA 91006626-254-2400
LOCKSMITHLOCKFIX Doors & KeyGerman Manrique5954 Temple City [email protected]
MEDICAL SCHOOLPalladium Technical AcademyMaria Madrid10229 Lower Azusa Rd.Temple City, CA 91780
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.626-309-7600El MonteConvalescent HospitalJesse Telles4096 Easy St.El Monte 91731626-442-1500
FINANCIAL PLANNINGDarice Tsai – Edward Jones Financial AdvisorDevlin Chung – Edward Jones Financial Advisor151 N Glendora AveGlendora, CA 91741Office 626-963-8793Fax [email protected]@edwardjones.comwww. Edwardjones.comEH Financial Group, Inc. Emmy Hernandez, JD, CFP® 305 N. San Marino Ave. San Gabriel, CA 91775 Tel: 626.943.8833 www.ehfinancial.com
FITNESSCurves10683 Lower Azusa RoadTemple City, CA 91780626-575-7954 3volution 7itness5214 N. Rosemead BlvdTemple City, CA 91780626-377-0711
FLORISTSFanny’s FlowersBruce Wataru, Fanny Wataru5947 Oak Ave.626-287-1653 G
GROCERY SUPERMARKETSSuper A FoodsRichard Harb5595 Rosemead Blvd. 626-248-0383
Valu-MartKorey Khaledi6340 N. Rosemead Blvd.626-291-5969
HHEALTH & WELLNESS
Cheers Alano ClubAA & Related 12 Step Meeting5934 Temple City [email protected] www.cheersalanoclub.org
TAT Health Group9868 Las Tunas Drive626-451-6801 www.tathealthgroup.com
TC Unified School District9700 Las Tunas [email protected] • www.tcusd.net
ELDER CAREBaldwin Gardens Nursing Center 10786 Live Oak Ave.626-447-3553Sincere Care Services, Inc.Pearl He747 North Lake #DPasadena, CA [email protected] Vista San Gabriel901 W. Santa Anita StreetSan Gabriel, CA 91776(626) 289-8889 Office(626) 289-1461 Fax
EMPLOYMENTManaged Career Solutions, Inc.2550 West Main Street, Suite 101Alhambra, CA 91801626-284-9715Ernie [email protected]
ENGINEERING AND PLANNING
Transtech Engineers, Inc.Melissa Demirci & Albert Chang13367 Benson AveChino, CA 91710909-595-8599
ENTERTAINMENT & MUSICT. M. StudiosMobil D.J. Service & Entertainment626-286-3715 FFINANCIAL ADVISORTony J. Tyre, Attorney at Law5703 Temple City Blvd.626-285-7033 626-309-9753 faxwww.tyrelawgroup.com
Phone the Chamber:626-286-3101
CONTACT THE BUSINESS EXPERTS
626-286-3101
www.templecitychamber.com [email protected] November • 2017 • Temple City Life 19
TEMPLE CITY BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Unless otherwise indicated all business directory
addresses are for: Temple City, CA 91780
TC Chamber of Commerce9050 Las Tunas Dr.626-286-3101info@templecitychamber.comwww.templecitychamber.com
RREAL ESTATE
Cecelia Rudar, Broker 626-445-3000 (Direct)[email protected] Association of RealtorsAndrew Cooper601 S. First Ave.Arcadia 91006626-446-2115First American TitleAngie Tang655 N. Central Ave. Ste 800Glendale, CA [email protected] MarstonKeller Williams Realty488 E. Santa Clara St.STE 101Arcadia, CA [email protected] Warranty of AmericaYunita Wu(13 Month-ONE MONTH FREE)[email protected]: 888-492-7459F: 888-492-7360Jackson WongBroker Assoc./Listing Advisor1225 South Baldwin Ave.Arcadia, CA 91007Cell/Text: 626-823-1032Jackson@jacksonwonghomes.comwww.templecitylistings.com
Olson HomesAda Wolfe/Sophie Kobayashi3010 Old Ranch Parkway Suite 100Seal Beach, CA [email protected]@theolosonco.com Rita PadillaRealtor AssociateDilbeck Real Estate8 E. Foothill Blvd.Arcadia 91006626-462-2460
Linda Jo Pyle, BrokerCentury 21 Ludecke, Inc.20 E. Foothill Blvd. #105Arcadia, CA 91006WWW.LindaJoPyle.ComLindajo2u@gmail(626) 688-4767
Rudy Lira Kusuma- RE/MAX Titanium8932 Mission Dr Ste 102Rosemead, CA [email protected]://www.teamnuvision.net/Supreme Investment CorporationTony Wu4509 Temple City Blvd. 626-618-7100 www.supremeinvestment.comThe Terraces at Temple City 238 S. Atlantic Blvd.Alhambra, CA 91801626-289-4088 West San Gabriel Valley Association of REALTORS® Suzi Dunkel-Soto 1039 E. Valley Blvd. #205BSan Gabriel, CA 91776626-288-6212www.wsgvar.com
RESTAURANTSAhi Poki Bowl5813 Rosemead Blvd.www.ahipokibowl.comBistro Na’s9055 Las Tunas Drive, #105Cabrera’s Mexican CuisineManuel Cabrera625 E. Live Oak AveArcadia, CA 91006626-445-5327Catering 1-877-Cater-77 www.cabreras.comCheng Du Jing Li5700 Rosemead BlvdClearman’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 Grill Norma Perez 5818 Temple City Blvd Temple City, CA 91780 626-286-8763 The HatDave Smith5505 Rosemead Blvd.626-292-1000
Kang Ho-Dong Baekjeong5770 Rosemead Blvd. Suite. 100Meet Tea 5817 Rosemead Blvd 626-287-2888www.meet-tea.comPhoenix Kitchen9225 Las Tunas Drive626-285-0988www.phoenixfoodboutique.com
Pokelicious626-766-15635728 Rosemead Blvd. #102Rendezvous Café 9566 Las Tunas Dr.Temple City, CA 91780626-782-7877Free wi-fi Rose Donuts/ Sandwiches/YogurtCharles Yip6276 N. Rosemead Blvd.626-287-1488Starbucks5705 N. Rosemead Blvd.626-614-8004 The Tea Station9578 Las Tunas Dr.626-291-5688Xian Yuan Gourmet9556 Las Tunas Dr.Temple City, 91780
RETAILAqua Vape 9678 Las Tunas Dr, Temple City, CA 91780 (626) 291-2547http://www.aquavape.net/
Cal’s JewelersEddie Cebrowski5824 Temple City Blvd.626-286-7474
Jamhbala Antique & Jewelry, Inc.9611 Las Tunas DriveModern LightingMike Kowalski9034 Las Tunas Dr.626-286-7462
Office Depot5533 Rosemead Blvd.Temple City, CA 91780626-309-7594www.offi cedepot.com
Sam’s ClubJody Ruckle4901 North Santa Anita Blvd.El Monte, CA 91731
SSECURITY SERVICES
San Marino SecurityPhil Raacke 2405 Huntington Dr.San Marino 91108626-285-7778
SPORTSJAL TennisJoselito LasinP.O. Box 556626-789-6453 Play Smarter Basketball ClassesRichard Marquis626-482-8267marquis@playsmarterclasses.comwww.playsmarterbasketball.com
T TAI CHI
Wushu Action Star AcademyCoach Jing Li9657 Las Tunas Drive626-278-3100626-287-3214 Fwww.wushuactionstar.com
TAX PREPARATIONLA First Tax & Financial ServicesNatalie Lee, EA9067 Las Tunas [email protected]
Quality Bookkeeping ServicesKathleen Chambers, EA9633 Las Tunas [email protected]
VVeterinarian ServicesTC Animal HospitalDr. Carol Johannsen-Crittenden, DVMDr. Adrienne Ng, DVM Dr. Neil Bodie, DVMDr. Debbie Hu, DVMDr. Lisa Nguyen, DVM5406 Rosemead Blvd.San Gabriel 91775626-287-1173VIDEO & DIGITAL IMAGING
Myra D. LopezBusiness Consultant1012 W. Beverly Blvd. Ste. 876Montebello 90640323-869-8867 W
NOTARYSohail A. RajaniNotary PublicTemple City, CA 91780626-641-4774 Phone209-626-1475 [email protected] www.sarnotary.com Franklin J. Ruedel, EA, Corp.Franklin J. Ruedel626-286-9662Fax [email protected]
OOPTOMETRY
Derek Tong, O.D.Center for Vision Development Optometry2700 E. Foothill Blvd. Ste. 207Pasadena 91107626-578-9685www.tongvision.com
PETS TC Animal Hospital Dr. Carol Johannsen-Crittenden, DVM Dr. Neil Bodie, DVMDr. Debbie Hu, DVMDr. Lisa Nguyen, DVMDr. Adrienne Ng, DVM5406 Rosemead Blvd.San Gabriel 91775626-287-1173
PHARMACY986 PharmacyMinh Chau9612 Las Tunas Dr.Temple City, CA 91780626-309-5052
PHONESpectrum Business4781 Irwindale AveIrwindale, CA [email protected]
PHOTOGRAPHYGP Wedding & Photo StudioHerbert Chan9636 Las Tunas Dr.626-284-8961
PHYSICIANSFrancisco G. Rodriguez, D.O. A Medical Corporation330 E. Las Tunas Dr., Ste. 1San Gabriel, CA 91776626-284-3300www.dreamweavermedicalassociates.comHealth Care Partners9810 Las Tunas Dr.626-309-7600
PLUMBINGCentury Rooter Service & Plumbing Vicki Knight1609 S. California Ave.Monrovia, CA 91016626-358-9148 Gorham Plumbing5812 Temple City Blvd. 417John Gorham626-625-5205
PRINTINGImprintabilityJennifer Stone128 E. Palm AveMonrovia, CA [email protected]
PUBLIC SERVICESLos Angeles County LibraryJing Li5939 Golden West626-285-2136www.colapublib.org
Big Bob enjoys walks, hugs, kisses
Meet Bob, a 6-year-old Saint Bernard and
American Staffordshire terrier boy who has a beautiful white and tan coat and long, fl oppy Saint Bernard ears.
Bob has the calm and loyal nature of a Saint Bernard and the charisma of a Staffordshire terrier.
Weighing about 85 pounds, Bob is best described as a gentle giant who enjoys long leisurely walks and he is great on a leash.
This gentle sweet and loving boy deserves a forever family. If you’re a fan of big beautiful breeds, Bob is the pup for you.
His adoption fee is $145, which includes neuter surgery, a microchip, fi rst vaccinations and a free wellness check-up at a participating veterinarian. Visit the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society Tuesday through Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at 851 E. Grand Ave., San Gabriel, CA 91776.
Visit www.sgvhumane.org for information and photos of all pets. The shelter also 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.
