July 2015 Temple City Life - Temple City Chamber of Commerce

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Temple City High School Graduates List, Page 12
www.templecitychamber.com
July 2015
Temple City Life
626-286-3101
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NBC4 reporter and breast cancer survivor Lolita Lopez
will be at the opening ceremonies of the Relay for Life
July 11, at Temple City High School. SEE PAGE 3.
Temple City High School Commencement
yearbook supplement, photos. Pages 9-12
Welcoming the public were (l-r) Miss Temple City Anita Velazquez, organizer Michelle Lau, and Honor
Court members Joanna Hua, Kayla Gan, Celena Chen and Rachel Lin. Photo by Peter Choi
Lyle Umenhoffer describes terror of bombing,
sharks after sinking of USS Indianapolis
By Monique Weiland
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If people are familiar with the sinking of the USS Indianapolis, it is usually
associated with the monologue by Quint (Robert Shaw) in the blockbuster movie
Jaws. Guests at the Blue Star Program’s June 5 semi-annual dinner at First Baptist Church gym, however, heard a first-person account of the event from former
Navy Seaman First Class Lyle Umenhoffer, one of the surviving crew members
of the USS Indianapolis in World War II. A Portland class heavy cruiser of the
United States Navy, her sinking on July 30, 1945, led to the greatest single loss of
life at sea in the history of the U.S. Navy.
Mr. Umenhoffer told about his personal experiences in World War II beginning with his graduation from Mark Kemple High School in 1942.
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WW II vet recalls risky duty
The future looked bright
for Temple City youth who
attended the Youth Career
Fair on May 30 at the
parking lot of Coldwell
Banker Dynasty in Temple
City.
Working professionals
shared information and
guidance on what it took to
achieve their careers.
Organized by local realtor
Michelle Lau, the event was
sponsored by the Temple City
Chamber of Commerce,
California American Water
and Coldwell Banker
Dynasty.
Former Navy Seaman First Class Lyle Umenhoffer.
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TEMPLE CITY LIFE • JULY • 2015
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Las Tunas meeting draws big crowd
Temple City residents and business
owners were given an opportunity to
share their perspective on the Las Tunas design plan at a community meeting June 10, in City Council Chambers.
Updates on the Las Tunas Design
Plan were also presented, allowing residents and business owners to provide
feedback on the revised concept.
After City Manager Bryan Cook and
Community Development Director
Michael Forbes reviewed the project’s
history and current incarnation, Mayor
Tom Chavez and the City Council
heard public comment from 30 individuals who shared their perspective on
the current plan.
For more information, visit
www.templecity.us or phone the city’s
Community Development hotline at
626-656-7316.
First Lutheran School closing doors;
games and educational items for sale
After 69 years serving the Temple City community, First
Lutheran School is closing its doors. A closing out sale is planned
for 7 p.m., July 10-11. There are many games and other educational items that parents and children will want to see. All items
will be sold for 25 cents each. A celebration event was planned for June 27 in the
Parish Hall of First Lutheran Church to which friends and family of former students
and teachers were invited.
Residents heard Community Development Director Michael Forbes and City Manager Bryan
Cook discuss Las Tunas Drive plans with Council members William Man, Mayor Tom Chavez,
Cynthia Sternquist and Mayor Pro tem Vincent Yu. Photo by Peter Choi.
EASY project
offers free
energy advice
The San Gabriel Valley Council
of Governments (SGVCOG) recently partnered with CivicSpark,
a governor’s initiative to assist local governments in fighting the effects of climate change.
Four recent college graduates
are serving an AmeriCorps year of
service as CivicSpark members
working in the SGVCOG office.
The primary project these
CivicSpark members will be working on is called EASY (Energy Assessment Screening for Your
home). The EASY project provides
free home energy assessments to
residents of 16 cities in the San
Gabriel Valley.
CivicSpark members, trained in
building science and community
outreach, will be conducting the assessments.
The main goal of the EASY
project is to provide residents with
customized, non-partial recommendations on ways to reduce their
energy consumption, thereby lowering their utility bills.
In addition, CivicSpark members will provide explanatory information on utilizing the various rebates and financing options that
are available to aid residents in
completing their energy efficiency
upgrades.
CivicSpark’s EASY program is
funded through the San Gabriel
Valley Energy Wise Partnership
(SGVEWP), a partnership between Southern California Edison,
Southern California Gas Company, the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG),
and 29 other cities in the San
Gabriel Valley.
“EASY is an excellent program.
We are excited to engage the community in energy efficiency while
also helping them save money,”
said Denis Bertone, chair of
SGVCOG’s Energy, Environment,
and Natural Resources Committee.
“The EASY project is beneficial
for everyone. Residents save
money on their energy bills while
the community as a whole becomes more sustainable,” said
Francis Delach, executive director
of SGVCOG.
To schedule a free energy assessment, visit the EASY program Web
site at www.sgvenergywise.org.
JULY • 2015 • TEMPLE CITY LIFE
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Relay For Life of Temple City, July 11-12, includes NBC4 reporter,
breast cancer survivor Lolita Lopez as part of opening ceremonies
Temple City’s annual Relay
For Life benefiting the American
Cancer Society is set for July 1112. This year’s 24-hour public
event will be held at Temple City
High School’s track beginning at
9 a.m. July 11. “Relay For Life is
one of our community’s most
celebrated events,” said Mayor
Tom Chavez. “I’m so proud that
our residents come together
each year to raise money and
support those fighting cancer.”
The event will open with a
speech by NBC4 reporter and
breast cancer survivor Lolita
Lopez. That evening a luminaria
ceremony will be held to celebrate the lives of cancer survivors remember lost loved ones
and support people who currently have cancer.
The overnight fundraiser involves teams of people camping
out and taking turns walking or
running around a track. Cancer
survivors will participate in the
first lap while other activities
will recognize and celebrate
caregivers.
The event, one of 5,000 taking place across the U.S. each
year, also includes food, games
and entertainment for all ages.
Since 2012 Temple City’s Relay
For Life has raised more than
$130, 000 for cancer research
and prevention.
Thus far 24 teams and 152
participants have raised more
than $20, 000 for this year’s
event. To make a donation or
form a team to participate in
this year’s event, log onto
www.relayforlife.org/templecityca. For
more information phone Dawn
Tarin at 626-688-8009.
After the opening ceremonies
conclude, the first lap will celebrate cancer survivors. As the
survivors walk, other relay participants will cheer them on to
show their support. Ms. Lopez
will help lead the first lap.
Born in Santurce, Puerto
Rico, Ms. Lopez moved to the
United States with her family
when she was four years old.
She later graduated from
Harvard University in 1998,
where she participated on the
volleyball and track teams. After working for at WPIX-TV in
New York for 10 years, she
joined NBC4 in 2011.
A year and a half after joining NBC4, Lolita was diagnosed
with breast cancer. She chose to
make her story public to erase
some of the stigma many
women feel when faced with a
cancer diagnosis.
In a five-part series, she
shared the story of her treatment, including the loss of her
hair, chemotherapy, her double
mastectomy, and reconstruction.
Inspiring viewers and colleagues across Southern California, she continued to work as an
on-air reporter throughout her
treatment. Shortly after her diagnosis, she led a team that participated in the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides
Against Breast Cancer event.
She continues to work with
Making Strides, which supports
breast cancer research, cancer
education, patient and caregiver
services, and advocates for qual-
ity care for all patients through
the American Cancer Society.
She continues to participate in
charity events in Southern California.
Denny Chiu, D. C.
Friends and family serving friends and family
Temple City Dental Care
Jack Von Bulow, DDS
9929 East Las Tunas Drive
Temple City, CA 91780
626.285.3161 www.templecitydental.com
Complimentary consultation
Top Dentist
2011-2013
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Chamber News
COMMUNITY LEADER PROGRAM
These companies have joined with the Chamber to give back
to the local community.
Their support greatly assists our engagement
with both the business community
By Peter Choi
and the many community groups
and service organizations in our city.
Thank You
Temple City Life
A publication of the Temple City Chamber of Commerce.
Temple City Life is published at 9050 Las Tunas Drive,
Temple City, CA 91780. 626-286-3101
Peter Choi ............................................ Editor and Publisher
Phuong Mac Grinstead ..................... Assistant to the Editor
Philip Pettus ................ Managing Editor, Graphics, Design
Sheryl Rubin .......................................................Copy Editor
Joselito Lasin ..................................................... Distribution
Temple City Life is a monthly publication produced by the
Temple City Chamber of Commerce and distributed to homes
and businesses in Temple City and vicinity. Articles submitted
and printed in the Temple City Life do not necessarily reflect
the opinion of the Temple City Chamber of Commerce or its
Board of Directors. Information is published to inform the
public and stimulate discussion.
For Pete’s Sake –
Here comes summer
By Peter Choi
The late, great Janis Joplin sang “Summertime, time, time, Child, the living’s easy,” and
for the recently graduated Temple City High
School seniors this will certainly be a memorable one as they embark on their next chapter.
Speaking of embarkations, the deadline to
register for the Chamber’s “Discover China” trip
is August 1, so come join the fun bunch of folks
who have signed up already for this once-in-alifetime experience.
As we enjoy the lazy days of summer, it is
important to remember those brave Americans
whose heroism and sacrifice allow us the liberty and freedom many of us take for granted.
A big thanks to Chamber member Blue Star
Banner program for honoring Lyle Umenhoffer
and contributing his true life tale of service and
survival as a crew member of the USS Indianapolis.
This July 4 the rockets’ red glare of firecrackers bursting in midair gives proof through the
night that the heroism of the Greatest Generation will not be forgotten. (See a list of current
U.S. military from Temple City on Page 15.)
Closer to home I’d like to highlight the efforts of the many Temple City volunteers who
have been on the front lines of the fight against
cancer which culminates this month with the
annual Relay for Life. Learn how you can participate and help beat this disease which does
not discriminate against race or creed. Welcome
NBC4 reporter and breast cancer survivor Lolita
Lopez who will be in town July 11. See Page 3.
Bringing it back to the one and only Janis
Joplin, her life and music will be presented in
the Tony Award nominated “A Night With Janis
Joplin” featuring Mary Bridget Davies who
rockets through at least a dozen of Joplin’s bestknown songs. Through our partnership with
the Pasadena Playhouse, you can get a special
discount on tickets. See ad Page 19.
Finally, I’d like to thank our Managing Editor Philip Pettus who really outdid himself on
this expanded 20-page issue. Please shop local
and support our advertisers whose support help
us bring the above stories and information to
you each month.
On behalf of the Chamber of Commerce,
have a happy and safe Fourth of July.
Board
reorganizing
At its June 8 Board of
Directors meeting, the
Chamber Board
thanked outgoing Chair
Jane Chavez for her
term on the Board. In
the photo Chavez
(holding flowers) is
flanked left to right by
Jim Walden, Gabriel
Lynn, Judy Huie Mena,
Margaret Healy, and
Rita Padilla.
Temple City
Chamber of Commerce
An organization working
to build the community through
its businesses and residents
Our Mission Statement
The Temple City Chamber of Commerce sets the standard
for excellence in member services, community collaboration,
business growth, networking and achieving a high quality of
life in Temple City. We exist to be a clear and persuasive voice
in providing advocacy, promotional and benefit solutions for
our members.
The Chamber
Welcomes
New Member
............................................................... Chairman of the Board
PrimeLending
Priscilla Chen
(Senior Loan Originator)
124 N. Glendora Ave., Ste. 101
Glendora, CA 91741
626-625-2572
866-778-4536 (fax)
pchen@primelending.com/pchen
Ed Chen ...................................................................... Vice Chair
Member Renewals
Officers and Board of Directors
2015 – 2016
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Peter Choi ................................................................ President/CEO
Athens Services
Margaret Healy ...................................... Chief Financial Officer
Quality Bookkeeping
Gabriel Lynn ................................................................ Secretary
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
Apex Education Center
Connor Air
Mid Valley News
Rose Donuts
Temple City Church of Christ
Vista Cove
Dan Mikolasko
Construction, Inc.
Rita Padilla .................................................................. Past Chair
Dilbeck Real Estate
BOARD MEMBERS
Brian Barreto ...................................................... Board Member
Kelly Blake .......................................................... Board Member
Nevin Kamath ..................................................... Board Member
Judy Huie Mena .................................................. Board Member
Franklin Ruedel .................................................. Board Member
Jim Walden .......................................................... Board Member
EX-OFFICIO BOARD MEMBER
Councilmember Nanette Fish ............... Liaison for City of TC
Chamber Calendar
Monday, July 13, 12 noon to 1 p.m., Chamber Board of Directors
meeting, Chamber Boardroom.
Wednesday, July 15, 2 noon to 1:30 p.m., Eat & Meet Lunch Mixer,
Clearman’s Galley, 7215 N. Rosemead, Blvd., San Gabriel.
Thursday, July 16, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Chamber Seminar,
Foreign National Program, Chamber Boardroom, 9050 Las Tunas Drive.
Thursday, July 16, 5-9 p.m., L.A.’s Largest Mixer, Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles.
Monday, July 20, Submission deadline for Temple City Life.
Thanks to member
When you need construction or
home renovation work done, who
you gonna call? You can’t go
wrong with Chamber member
Dan Mikolasko Construction, Inc.
who did a fantastic job building a
new door for our office basement.
Expert craftsman Raymond
Hererra stands by the finished
project (shown unpainted to
better display the work). Phone
Dan Mikolasko Construction at
626-338-0244 (office) or 626716-2273 (cell). You’ll be glad you
did. See the ad, Page 7.
Zaxwerks demonstrates messaging signage
Representing Temple City at the June 9 product demonstration event for California Public
Entities & Educational Institutions were (l-r) Chamber President Peter Choi, Joshua
Yoon (U.S. Dept. of Commerce/MBDA), TCUSD Superintendent of Schools Kathy Perini,
and Zax and Alex Dow of Temple City-based Zaxwerks. The special presentation event
paired Mega’s bright digital billboard’s with Zaxwerks’ flashy NFL/NBA style graphics
to demonstrate how local schools can upgrade their traditional message boards for better
visuals and results.
PHOTO BY PETER CHOI
Chamber members meet Miss Temple City Anita Velazquez and her Honor Court. L-R:
Joanna Hua, Kayla Gan, Dr. Yan Chen (Healthcare Partners), Anita Velazquez, Kevin
Lian (Asian Youth Center), Rachel Lin, Celena Chen.
HealthCare Partners hosts
luau mixer – open house
Surrounded by pineapples donated by Super A Foods and ValuMart Food Warehouse,
Chamber President Peter Choi and Dr. Yan Chen of HealthCare Partners welcomed
more than 100 guests wearing leis to enjoy free refreshments, buffet, and prize drawings
at the fun, high-energy June 24 event co-sponsored by Sunnyslope Water. After feasting
on a buffet catered from Ono Hawaiian BBQ, guests were introduced to new doctor
Emelou Sagaral and invited to tour the facilities before a show by standup comedian
Scott Shimamoto.
Dr. Emelou Sagaral wears a lovely lei
presented by Chamber member Bruce
Wataru of Fanny’s Flowers.
Funny guy Scott Shimamoto and Past
Board Chair Rita Padilla.
Photos by Peter Choi
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Why it’s awesome being a dentist, Part II: what, me?
So I realize it’s not cool to
brag and hopefully I’ll avoid
breaking any written or unwritten local rules or regulations.
Back in January, I wrote a
piece titled “Why it’s Awesome
Being a Dentist.” I shared a story
about a patient who came in
and took a chance; investing
some significant time, money,
and trust. I’d never met anyone
more comfortable in her own
Making
Dentistry Fun
By Jack Von Bulow, D.D.S.
Jack Von Bulow, DDS, was named Top Dentist by Pasadena Magazine
(2011-2013). Temple City Dental Care is located at 9929 E. Las Tunas
Drive, Temple City, CA 91780. Phone him at 626-285-3161 or visit his
Web site at www.templecitydental.com
skin but yet not nearly comfortable enough to allow that person in the mirror to pursue a
dream.
We provided to Jessica the
Invisalign orthodontics and
two beautiful dental implants
and Jessica returned enough
fulfillment to keep Temple City
Dental Care going for at least
another decade. Jessica traded
in her administrative assistant
job for the singing career she
had always wanted. Jessica has
been singing blues and jazz professionally in Hong Kong for
the last six months and she’ll be
staying for at least another half
year.
Jessica stopped by for a brief
visit last week. We took some
photos, did an interview, and
best of all, recorded a song Jessica surprisingly performed out
in our reception area. If you
guessed Smile, you were right.
And I haven’t won a single
thing since I brought home the
Arcadia Tennis Ladder Championship back in 1987, but
about a month ago something
amazing happened.
Jessica’s case was chosen as
the top North America restorative Invisalign case for 2015.
In a couple of weeks, I’ll be
presenting Jessica’s case to
about 2,000 people at the Aria
Resort in Las Vegas during the
Invisalign Summit Shoot-out.
Invisalign orthodontics patient
Jessica and Dr. Jack Von Bulow,
D.D.S.
My walk-on tune is Lose
Yourself by Eminem. The key
lyrics: “...one shot, opportunity...” And that’s why it’s awesome being a dentist. Every day
we have opportunities to engage patients as family and even
change lives.
Understanding estate planning basics
Many new clients first come
into my office saying they “want
a trust.”
What those clients don’t
know is that a trust is just one
of the four essential estate planning documents that most estate planning attorneys recommend to ensure all of the clients’
bases are covered.
Put simply, these four essential documents are:
Revocable Living Trust:
Moves your property into the
trust name to avoid probate
court and allows you to choose
your beneficiaries;
Pour-Over Will: Works with
the above trust to ensure all
property avoids probate;
Durable Power of Attorney:
Specifies who you would want
to make financial decisions for
you should you become incapacitated and what powers you
give to that person;
Advanced Health Care Directive: Specifies who you
would want to make medical
decisions for you should you
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Legal Report
By Tony J. Tyre, Attorney at Law
The Tyre Agency
5703 Temple City Blvd., Temple City.
For more information, phone 626-285-7033
or email ttyre@tyrelawgroup.com.
become incapacitated and what
powers that person has (e.g.,
Do you want to stay on life support? Do you want to donate
organs?).
In gathering information for
your first meeting with an attorney, I ask my new clients to
bring information on the following two aspects:
People: Who are your beneficiaries? Who do you want to
be in charge once you pass or if
you are incapacitated?
Things: Your assets. Please
bring a list of all accounts: account type, account number,
and institution information.
Clients should also bring
grant deeds or quitclaim deeds
for all real property owned.
Although estate planning is
by no means simple, with this
basic understanding of the estate planning documents and
what information is needed to
begin the process, you are now
far ahead of the average new
estate planning client.
Tony does not charge for initial consultations. For more information, please contact Tony at
5703 Temple City Blvd., 626285-7033, or e-mail him at
ttyre@tyrelawgroup.com.
“When we needed help,
we discovered Vista Cove at San Gabriel”
We keep your car,
truck or motor home
operating at
peak performance
Quality
• Assisted Living
• Memory Care
• Respite Care
AT SAN GABRIEL
For more information or to schedule a tour, please phone
(626) 289-8889
901 W. Santa Anita St., San Gabriel, CA 91776 Lic. #197606796
New Member Spotlight
PrimeLending, offers multilingual mortgage expertise
A resident of Temple City for more
than a decade, Priscilla Chen is an expert in the mortgage business with years
of experience originating residential
home loans in the San Gabriel Valley.
Fluent in both Mandarin and
Cantonese, Ms. Chen is a multi-lingual
professional mortgage broker who recently joined PrimeLending, a
PlainsCapital Company.
Ms. Chen puts her knowledge and
skills to practice by helping homebuyers
and homeowners find the right options
for their mortgage needs. It may be for a
new purchase, a refinance to lower a
monthly payment or shorten the existing loan term, or a cash-out refinance to
upgrade an existing home, consolidate
debts, or help children get a college education.
“I enjoy helping people achieve their
financial needs and that is why I love
what I do,” said Ms. Chen. “I love seeing
happy customers and I am committed
Priscilla Chen, Senior Loan Originator
to take good care of them because I do
care how they feel at the end of the day.”
Certainly, Ms. Chen’s success is partially due to the huge demand in the region for multilingual professionals in
recent years, but underneath her language facility is a strong background in
all areas of mortgage lending, a dedication to customer satisfaction, and, perhaps most of all, a strong personal connection to Temple City and the San
Gabriel Valley.
Contact So Cal Termite Solutions for
dealing with termite problems
arising from California drought
An aspect of the drought
that is not well known is the
possibility of termite infestation. When there is heat followed by a little rain, it creates
prime conditions for subterranean termite swarmers.
Most subterranean termite
colonies produce swarmers by
the time they are five years old.
With El Niño conditions
predicted this year, it is a great
idea to schedule an inspection
by Chamber member So Cal
Termite Solutions.
Subterranean termite swarmers
For more information, phone
Glenn Dugger of So Cal Termite
Solutions at 626-221-2391 or email glennbugman@sbcglobal.net.
So Cal Termite Solutions owner Glenn Dugger is ready to serve you.
Temple City Animal Hospital
Since 1952
Carol JohannsenCrittenden, DVM
Bruce Carlson, DVM
Neil Bodie, DVM
Sheeba Thomas, DVM
Lisa Nguyen, DVM
Member American
Animal Hospital
Association
Full Service Family Veterinarians
Internal Medicine & Surgery
Temple City Animal Hospital
Spay & Neuter
OPEN WEEKDAYS 8 A.M. UNTIL 8 P.M.
Vaccines
OPEN SATURDAYS 9 A.M. UNTIL 5 P.M.
Senior Pet Care
5406 N. Rosemead Blvd. (One block south of Broadway)
www.templecityanimalhospital.com
Pocket Pets
Grooming & Boarding
626-287-1173
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Ken Tcheng, general manager of Sunny Slope Water Company, Annaka Besaw, Temple City High School.
Ken Tcheng, general manager of Sunny Slope Water Company and Ira Simbulan, Gabrielino High School.
From left are Ken Tcheng, general manager of Sunny Slope
Water Company, Brian Bradshaw, Del Mar High School
and Principal Lon Sellers.
Sunny Slope announces scholarship winners
Sunny Slope Water Company announces $500 scholarship winners for best essays on water conservation
Sunny Slope Water Company recently awarded $500
scholarships to winning essayists answering the ques-
Learn to
Play Smarter
Basketball
tion “How Do You Propose Water Conservation Be
Enforced?”
The scholarships for graduating college-bound students were awarded to Annaka Besaw of Temple City
High School, Brian Bradshaw of Del Mar
High School and Ira Simbulan of Gabrielino
High School.
Their entries were chosen the best of submitted 400-500 word essays mailed to the
company office along with the student’s
name, school and the college they plan to attend. Sunny
Slope’s Board of Directors reviewed the essays and announced the winners May 11.
Among its customers, Sunny Slope Water Company,1040 El Campo Drive, Pasadena, serves families
in Temple City and neighboring San Gabriel.
Temple City plans July 10 pet clinic for
pet licensing, affordable vaccinations
Taught by Richard Marquis: Head Coach, Founder
Internationally known for his ability, Coach Marquis promises that
“You cannot find a better class anywhere. We guarantee it.”
To learn more or to enroll your child or teen, please
phone Coach Richard Marquis today at 626-482-8267.
CLASS LOCATIONS AND TIMES
Sat. 10 AM-12 PM T.C. Nazarene Church Class
9953 Las Tunas Drive, Temple City, CA 91780
Sat. 2-4 PM Emmaus Lutheran School Class
840 S. Almansor St. and Los Higos in Alhambra
Sun. 10 AM – 12 PM San Gabriel Academy Class
8827 East Broadway, San Gabriel, CA 91776
Sun. 12:30 PM – 2 PM San Gabriel Academy
The Cream of the Crop Advanced Training
Sun. 2-4 PM San Gabriel Academy Class
8827 East Broadway, San Gabriel, CA 91776
coachmarquis@gmail.com
626-482-8267 www.playsmarterbasketball.com
Temple City residents are
strongly encouraged to bring
their dogs and cats to the City’s
annual Rabies Clinic from
6:30-8:30 p.m. July 10 at
Temple City Park, 9701 Las
Tunas Drive.
Community Companion
Animal Hospital will provide
low-cost rabies vaccinations at
a fee of $5 per immunization.
As required by state law any
dog over four months old must
receive a rabies vaccination.
The primary shot is valid for
one year and subsequent shots
are acceptable for three years.
Residents can also purchase
dog licenses at City Hall during the clinic.
Licenses for unaltered dogs
are $60 while altered dogs are
$20. Seniors ages 65 years or
older may license their altered
Area Rugs to Show
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chipping at a fee of $15 per pet.
The City adopted Title 10 of the
Los Angeles County Code
which includes mandatory
spay/neuter and micro-chipping provisions.
Dogs must be on a leash and
cats in a carrier at all times during the clinic. For more information phone the City’s Public Safety Division at 626-2857187.
Real estate broker Rudy L.
Kusuma signs publishing deal to
co-author new book
CHOOSE FROM 32 NFL TEAMS
ALL NBA AND NHL TEAMS
dog for $7.50. Seniors may only
license one altered dog per
household at the discounted
price.
A dog license is required to
verify a rabies vaccination (July
1, 2015 to June 30, 2016) and
must be valid for an entire licensing period.
Also at the clinic the San
Gabriel Valley Humane Society
will provide inexpensive micro-
State Contractor License # 951465
Local real estate broker Rudy L. Kusuma will team up with Jack
Canfield, the creator of Chicken Soup for the Soul series, to release
a new book to benefit consumers looking to buy or sell homes in
Alhambra and the San Gabriel Valley area.
A portion of the royalties earned from this book will be donated to Entrepreneur’s International Foundation, a not-for-profit
organization dedicated to creating unique launch campaigns to
raise money and awareness for charitable causes.
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Temple City High School
Class of 2015 • Yearbook Supplement
COMMENCEMENT
ARTHUR NORTH FIELD
7 P.M. JUNE 12, 2015
TCHS ADMINISTRATION
Principal: Mrs. Mary Jo Fosselman King
Assistant Principals: Mr. Aaron Chang,
Mr. Kevin Herington,
Mr. Terry Sholty
SCHOOL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION
Superintendent: Ms. Kathryn E. Perini
Asst. Supt., Personnel: Mr. Art Cunha
Asst. Superintendent for
Instructional Services: Dr. Kate Franceschini
Chief Business Official: Ms. Marianne Sarrail
TEMPLE CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
President:
Vice President:
Clerk:
Member:
Member:
Student Member:
John Pomeroy
Vinson Bell
Kien C. Tiet
Kenneth Knollenberg
Robert S. Ridley
Annaka Besaw
From left are Counselor Maria Ioele, Grad Horatio Jesse Vallejo, Board President John Pomeroy, Board
Member Kien Tiet, CBO Marianne Sarrail (seated), Board Member Bob Ridley
From left are ASB Vice-President Stanley Huang (speaking), Senior Class Vice-President Asjia Fulcher,
Honor Speaker Emily Stoker, Asst. Superintendent Kate Franceschini (behind), Senior Class President Calvin
Wang, Board Vice-President Vinson Bell, Staff Honor Guard Ryan Hoague (behind), Board Member Ken
Knollenberg.
Honor Speaker Emily Stoker.
PHOTOS COURTESY OF
JERRY JAMBAZIAN
WWW.TEMPLECITYPHOTOS.COM
Students on right end (l-r) are Carolyn McKendrick, Jeffrey Li, Tiffany Maxwell, Jason Ng.
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Temple City High School Commencement
Program
Processional T.C.H.S. Orchestra
Elgar .......................................... Pomp and Circumstance
Flag Salute and Welcome
Stanley Huang ................ 2014-2015 ASB Vice President
ASB President’s Message
Janabelle Peng ......................... 2014-2015 ASB President
Vocal Presentation................ Brighter Side Singers
Honor Speakers Address
................................... Emily Stoker, YiHsin Cindy Chen
Presentation of Class
Mrs. Mary Jo Fosselman King .......................... Principal
Conferring of Diplomas .................. Board of Education
Dismissal
Asjia Fulcher ....................... Senior Class Vice President
Recessional ................................ T.C.H.S. Orchestra
Senior Class Officers
From left are Board Member Kien Tiet, Asst. Superintendent Art Cunha, Board President John Pomeroy,
Board Member Ken Knollenberg, Chief Business Official Marianne Sarrail, Superintendent Kathy Perini,
Board Member Bob Ridley, and Board Vice-President Vinson Bell
President ..................................................... Calvin Wang
Vice President ............................................. Asjia Fulcher
From left are ASB President Janabelle Peng (seated), Honor Speaker YiHsin Cindy Chen.
Principal Mary Jo Fosselman King
From left are Honor Speaker YiHsin Cindy Chen, Senior Class President Calvin Wang, Honor Speaker
Emily Stoker.
ALMA MATER
Temple City we love thee,
Now and for all times to be.
As we will pledge our loyalty
To thee, to thee.
Hail our colors green and gold
Standing for our dreams untold,
As we will strive to reach our goals.
For thee, for thee.
Hail Temple City, All Hail!
‒ by mr. ben godfrey
CLASS MOTTO
“Kings and Queens of Twenty-fifteen”
CLASS COLORS
Green and Blue
SECTION DESIGN BY PHILIP PETTUS
Gwen Kikkert and Shirley Li digitally photograph the moment.
PHOTOS COURTESY OF JERRY JAMBAZIAN
•
THE TCHS CLASS OF 2015
PHOTOS COURTESY OF JERRY JAMBAZIAN
•
Xin Yi Lin and Jeffrey Lee.
Graduate Jimmy Morinaga with family
From left are Tania Yap, Christy Gen, Melissa Chan,
and Mary Zhao.
From left are Eric Gunn, Brian Wei, Derek Htun (behind), Andy Chek, Clinton Quach,
and Tim Siu.
Counselors
Mrs. Kristen Castro • Mrs. Debbie Singh
Ms. Martinne Gonzalez
Ms. Maria Ioele • Ms. Deanne Sciarrotta • Mr. Cary Smith
Faculty Honor Guard
Mrs. Kristen Castro • Mrs. Nancy Bulgin • Mrs. Debbie Singh
Ms. Elena Li • Mr. Cary Smith • Mr. Ryan Hoague
Junior Honor Guard
Joanna Hua • Sandra Ngo • Carolyn Wu • Wendy Wu • Stephen Sy
Ushers
From left are Wesley Shen, Derek Htun, and
Catherine Wei.
A.S.B. 2015-2016 • Senior Service 2015-2016
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Congratulations to the TCHS Class of 2015
Waffa Walid Abu Hajar
Alexis Desiree Acosta
Vanessa Alberto Jarquin
Kelli Simone Alvarenga
Mirta Refugio Alvarez
Monea Connie Alvarez
Pauline Ambriz
Brendan Angami
Robert Michael Annas
Ashley Alexandra Api**
Vanessa Arciga**
Aaron Justin Arreola
Aaron Arriola
Robert Arriola III
Philip Wing Hong Au
Danielle Marie Bacon
Samantha Barragan
Deena Basilious
Joseph Berry
Annaka Elizabeth Besaw***
Veronica Ann Briones
Phillip Charles Brown
Keeler John Busick
Jeanette Marie Byer***
Kelsy Alexandra Caal
Anne Cam*
Chloe J Camarena
ShunKai Cao
Brett Joseph Castro
Avery Joseph Cervantes
Israel Cervantes
Joshua Ismael Chairez
Anthony Chan
ChiWun Chan
Heather Chan
Jake Sing Chan
Karissa Chan
Kwan Ho Ryan Chan*
Melissa Chan
Nathan Franklin Chan
Albert William Chang
Louisa Chang
Tzu Wei Chang
Yun-Chieh Chang*
Sing Wan Chau
Benjamin Trinidad Chavez
David Cristian Chavez
Kevin Ernesto Chavez
Samantha Estefania Chavez
Andy H Chek
Abby Chen
Christine Chen***
Derling Chen
Leona Chen***
Rebecca C Chen**
Sally Chen
Wei Chen
YiHsin Chen***
Zhaoyin Chen
Zihan Chen
Charles Cheng
Chi Yin Cheng
Jacques Jia Jie Cheng
Kam Yin Janice Cheung
Brad Truong Chi
Germane Wingzing Chic
Jeffrey Kei Chin
Nancy Izumi Chin
Benjamin Cho
Keun Pil Choi
Sabrina Krystal Choi***
Sheldon Lei Choi
David Zhen Chong
Micah Ying Gig Chong
Preston Chong
Priscilla Pei-Tze Chong
Harry Chow
Karen Ka Chow***
Crystal Choy*
Connor J Chu
Keenan Wai Kuen Chu
Christopher Dean G Chua
Lonnie Yee Chung**
Kelvin Xiang Chuong
Desirrei Chyan
Ashley Kendall Cruz
Genesis Johana Cruz
Siwen Cui
Daniel Steven Davalos
Victor Miguel Dawahare
Miguel Angel De Leon
Michael Del Carmen
Tristan Christopher Del Giudice
John Jerome Delacroix
Britney Diep
Caroline M Diep
James John Dikousman
Hanxue Ding
Yulian Dong
Teresa Frances Driver
Xiao Yang Du
Fei Duan
Patricia Nanette Dull***
Erick Francisco Echevarria
Ali Ahmed Elhawary
Hannah Nichol Esparza
Brian Francisco Espinoza
Daniel Adrian Espinoza
Emily Hu Fan
Beiyi Fang
Penglin Fang
William H Fang***
Danny Feng
Miguel Alejandro Flores
Pablo Angel Flores
Kyle Steven Floyd
Erica Fong
Kevin Fong
Ngai Keung Fong
Nathan Russ Franco
Kathryn Musetta French
David Fuentes
Asjia Thuy Fulcher
Fangyi Gao
Helun Gao
Sonny Gao
Eric Garcia
Mario Daniel Garcia
Pedro Jr Garcia
Callum Gartland
Christy Gen
George Ky Getze
Alexa Rae Gomez
Xiaonan Gong
Trevor Grant
Benjamin Robert Gray***
Cameron Sean Gray
Tianci Gu
Henry Guan
Jia Yin Guan
Ryan Theodore P Guerrero
Eric Michael Gunn
Shengtao Guo
Yuchi Guo*
Jonathan Loy Yoo Hai*
Abigail Lee Halverson
Yinghao Han
Zi Yao Han
Kalvin He
Diego Jose Hernandez
Llizel Hernandez
David Robert Charles Hill
Justin Jone-Yin Ho
Michelle S Ho
Wen Min Ho
Danielle Shelley Hoague
Summer Lynne Hofstad
Andersen Christian Hosanna
Diana Hou
Janine Ning Hou***
Yuanyang Hou
Kristy Hsi***
Lili W Hsu
William Chia Hao Hsu
Derek Min Htun**
Jimmy Zheming Hu
Emily Huang***
Kevin Huang
Shelly Huang
Stanley Yuan Huang
Yu Hsin Rachel Huang
Andrew Gerald Hughes
Justin Hung
Melody Hung
Heidi Munin Hutayana
Jacky Van Huynh
Kirk Bryan Huynh
Truc Thanh Huynh
John Minoru Ito
Omar Jalal Jaber
Kathryn James
Dmitri Christian Jativa
Julianna Nicole Jaynes**
Tiffanie Jie
Mathew L Johnson
Aldo Ulises Juarez
Gabriel Damion Juarez
Bryant Kimbo Jung
Michelle E C Kamal*
Gwendolyn Rose Kikkert
Makeila A Klementich
Ricky Ko
Joshua William Kok
Sara Emiko Kubo
Arsheeta Kumar***
Alyssa Miyuki Kumashiro
Alvin C Kuo
Clayton Kwok
Ashley Meilynn La
Brandon Taylor Lam
Bryan Lam*
Henry Hoa Lam
Mitchell Bowman Lam
Tiffany Lam*
Sean Lamb
Mingxi Lan
Chanson Don Oblimar Langit
Elliott Yi Tak Lao
Austin K Lau
Sabrina Ka-Yan Law
Darren Le
Eric Le
Jane Le
Michael Minh Le*
Andrew Victor Lee
Christie Lee
Jeffrey H Lee
Jeffrey R Lee
Jerry Lee
Madeline Lee
Megan Tang Lee
Michelle Lee
Patrick Calvin Lee
Ryan Joseph Leung Lee
Jacob Michael LeGrand
Tommy Lei
Ricardo Alberto Lemus
Daniela Leon
Howard Honkyik Leong
Sydney Sara Leong
Alan W Leung
Phyllis Joyce Leung*
Rachel Wing Tung Leung*
Jeffrey Kenneth Li*
Joan Wing Yan Li*
Julieann Qiu Yuan Li
Kai Yin Li
Pookei Li
WeinKei Li
Xiang Li*
Yu Jing Li
Yu Ming Li
ZhongRu Li
Ashley Elizabeth Liang
Godwin Liang
Mei Shan Liang***
Shuoran Liang
Wanmei Liang
Yaoyuan Liang
Daisy Liao
Vince Nu Lieu
Tony Lim
Daniel Lin***
Derek Lin
Huimin Lin
Irene Jiaqi Lin
QingSheng Lin
Serena Grace Lin***
XinYi Lin
Andy Liu
Derry Liu
Eileen Sarah Liu
Hank Dzu Chi Liu*
Justin Hanh Liu
Spencer Liu*
Vivian Liu
Zhong Chang Liu
Zi Wei Liu
Taylor Nicole Lloyd
Ling Lynn Lo
Anthony Leon Lopez
Lorraine Jiselle Lopez
George Taylor Love
Carly Nicole Loveland
Benjamin Lu
Jianan Lu
Jinyu Lu
Jonathan Lu
Kin Long Lui
Austin Alexander Luna
Andrew M Luu
Kyle Honan Luu
Aaron Ly
Huy Thai Ly
Irving W Ly
Jacqueline Wu Ly
Eric Ma
JingXin Ma
Scott Alexander
Mansripattanakul
Lian Grace Mar
Justin Omar Masri
Tiffany Amber Maxwell
Sean Michael McDonald
John Wilford McGavin
Carolyn Alissa McKendrick
Tiffany Medina
Anthony Ray Mejia
Daniel Mejia
Jeanetta Dwi Vidra Meliala*
YuXuan Men
Halberth Mendez
Eduardo Mendizabal Luna
Robert Michael Mendoza
Jiaqi Miao
Franceska Catarina Millanponce
Kevin Kenichi Miyashita
Ashlyn Mok
Andrew Harutun Mooradian
Brienna A Morales
Casey Jasmine Morales
Jimmy Kiyoto Morinaga
Anna Louise Mulraney
Xavier Danny Murillo
Elijah Jung-Nam Myung
Rene Angelisto Nario
Justyce Faith Navarro
Desiree Star Negrete
Hildegard Maria Christina
Newman
Chanel Yee Ng
Jason Ng
Thomas Hinman Ng
Nathan Bun Ngoy*
Pauline Thanh-Phuong Nguyen*
Sharon Huynh Nguyen
Thu Tam Nguyen
Tracy Minh-Thu Nguyen
Vienn Nong
Nathaniel Nuguid
Kaythi Nyein
Diana Paola Ojeda
Aylin Nayeli Orozco
Kevin Ou
Michelle Ou***
Shirley Ouyang
Ryan Riffey Pallett
Chelsea Marie Parada
Samantha Rae Peebles
Janabelle Florence Peng**
Sophia Moon Peng
Cassandra Perez
Elizabeth Perez
Janine Bich Tho Pham*
Dennis Q Pham Lu
Harrison Phan
Linda Minh Thu Phung
Wayne Phung
XingYun Piao
Andrew Moses Pimienta
Evelyn Huidi Price
Kyrsten Anne Proctor
Clinton Quach
Kelly Duong Quach*
Dolores Yesenia Quintanilla
Raymond Howard Quintanilla
Christopher II Peter Rabine
Michael Andrew Ramirez
Gabriel Ramos
Kevin Ren
Janelle Monique Rivera
Melissa Rivera
Vincent Pedro Rodriguez
Monica Rose Rogers
Jenny Amanda Romey***
Karina Rose Rosas
Alina Ruiz
Nathaniel Akira Ruiz
Ruby Garcia Ruiz
Nina Ryann Russak
John Dixter Antillon Salarda
Sabrina Leslie Salas
Adrian Ruben Salazar
Rico Adrian Salcido
Justin Sam
Jessica Lynn Sams
Julia Rose Sandoval
Eddie Santiago
Nolan Cy Sayphraraj
Stephanie Jing Shao*
Amber P. Shen
Wesley Shen
Saher Shenouda
Andrew Shi
Jessie Shi
Vincent Sicat
Keefer Sih
Min Jung Sim
Fung Lam Sin
Sierra Rochelle Singer
Sulabh Swaroop Singhal*
Timothy Cheuk-Yen Siu
Mary Eileen Smith
Miriam Malak Soliman
Andrew J Song***
Vivian Yi Mei Song
Brian Tik-Hang Soong
Justine Adriana Soto
Joshua Speakes
Val Tristan Steinorth
Aziza Nalo Stewart
Emily Stoker*
Eddie Su
Yueqi Su*
Liborio Jesus Suarez
Alexander Sun
Di Sun
Yilin Sun
Calvin Sy
Angelica J Sze
Han Hillary Gia Ta**
Kristin Takasugi*
Sara Gabrielle Talamantes
Chak Kwan Tan
Jessica Tan
Michelle MiXue Tan
Ryan Matthew Tan
Ashley Madeline Tang*
Bonnie Tang
Chonghao Tang
Kenny Tang
Kenny Tang
Ryan Jonathan Tang
Shou I Tang
Katherine D Tao***
Alyson Thach
Clinton Thai
Esther Victoria Ti
Sean Tieu
Vanessa To
Rachel Tomason*
Brandon H Tong
Calvin Joe Tong*
Diamond Queen Tram
Brandon Tran
Kenneth Long Tran
Victoria Thy Tran
Allen Truong
Crystal Thao Truong**
Tiffany WenRu Tsai*
ManKit Tsay
Eugene Tseng
Diana Jye An Tu*
Horacio Jesse DeJesus Vallejo
Melissa Marie Vallejo
Vanessa Wong Van
Alec Michael Velazquez*
Kaitlyn Mae Victoria
Sherman Viengkhou
Rebecca Pan Villagomez*
Breanna Volk
Joshua Takeshi Volk
Kyle H Vong
Kevin Anthony Walker
Ce Wang
Hejian Wang
Keyu Wang
Ren Jie Wang*
Tian Ning Wang***
Brian Wei
Catherine Wei
Gary Wen
Annemarie Evelyn Werthwein
Lauren M West
Nathania Christie Wijaya
Jordan Alyze Wilhelm*
Caitlyn C Wong
Evelyn Crystal Wong
Grant Wing-Chung Wong*
Wesley Wai Le Wong
Dion Kevin Woo*
Kelly KitWah Woo
Sarah Wright*
Anita Wu
Anna Wu
Catherine Dang Wu*
Jacqueline Wu***
Karen Wu
Kirelem Luong Wu
Ming Gigi Wu
Sabrina Cynthia Wu
Sharon Wu**
Vicky Waiky Wu
Wendi Wu
Meng Jun Xia
Franklin Chen Xie
Greta Huiling Xiong*
Melody Xue*
Feiyue Yang
Lusa Wei Jia Yang
Ming Suey Yang
Wenqi Yang
Yohana Tania Yap**
Deanna Yeh
Kristy Tsz Ying Yeung*
Anthony Nico Yim
Sarah Yin
Cynthia Yong
Xin You
Melanie Deseree Young
Kareem Mahmoud Yousef
Brian Yu
Callie Yu*
Elizabeth Heejin Yu
Jun Jie Yu
Xu Shao Yu
Ryan M Yung
Hugh Zhang
Jun Zhang*
LuYue Zhang
Meihua Zhang
Shuqing Zhang
Si-Chao Zhang
Yuan Yuan Zhang
ZuHao Zhang
Mary Yuemei Zhao***
Yue Zhao
Alejandro Zhou Zhu
Rui Zhu
Shengda Zhu
ShiYuan Zhu
*CSF Gold Cord
**Honor Society Silver Cord
***Both CSF and Honor Society
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Young people focus
on their future at
Youth Career Fair
Students ages 14-22 attended a free Youth Career Fair from
10 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 30, at the Coldwell Banker Dynasty
parking lot, 9228 Las Tunas Drive, Temple City. The event
was organized to help young adults realize their future
career choices through inspiration, education and
empowerment.
Temple City Deputy Sheriff Jose Zuniga and Neighborhood Watch leader Lucy Liou.
New Chamber Board member Franklin Ruedel listens as
his colleague explains the difference between an Enrolled
Agent and an accountant.
Sharon Saharu of event sponsor California American Water.
Working professionals shared information and guidance on what it took
to achieve their careers.
PHOTOS BY
PETER CHOI
Call For An
Appointment
626-284-3300
FAMILY MEDICINE
Physicals (Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult) • Sport Physicals • Immunization Program
*VFC Free Vaccines for Children • Family Planning • STD/HIV Testing • Health Education
Chronic Disease Management • Osteopathic Manipulative
OCCUPATIONAL MEDICAL SERVICES
Next Neighborhood Watch meeting set for July 16 in Area 7
The next neighborhood watch meeting is from 5:30-7:30 p.m., July 16, in Area 7, at La
Rosa School. Fresh-made soft tacos and beverages are provided for everyone. To receive
the latest crime prevention tips, alerts, announcements, and news directly from Temple
Sheriff ’s Station, register to their Nixle account at www.nixle.com, follow them on Twitter @TEMLASD, and like them on Facebook / TempleSheriffsStation. You can also visit
the City’s Web site: www.ci.temple-city.ca.us/204/Neighborhood-Watch, or phone the City’s
Public Safety Division, 626-285-2171.
First Aid Services • Worker’s Compensation Injuries/Evaluation • Pre-employment Physical
DMV Physical • Vision and Hearing Screening • Drug Screening (Observed & Non-Observed)
Laboratory Services • Radiology • Pulmonary Function Studies • Vaccines for Healthcare Providers
Specialty Referrals (within network) • Physical Therapy • Job Evaluations
TB Placement • Treadmill / Stress Test
Most Insurance plans accepted including Medical, Medicare,
HMOs, PPOs, and Covered California Health Plans.
Low cost services are available for the uninsured.
SERVING TEMPLE CITY AND NEIGHBORING COMMUNITIES
330 W. Las Tunas Dr., Suite 1, San Gabriel CA 91776
www.dreamweavermedicalassociates.com Fax 626-284-3307
* STATE FUNDED QUALIFICATION REQUIRED
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Training programs prepare youth for high school sports
By Coach Richard Marquis
Play Smarter Basketball
As a basketball coach who has worked with NBA
professionals, varsity athletes, and kids who just enjoy
the game, the No. 1 question I’m asked is how to help
your child get to the next level of their personal development.
In our Play Smarter Youth Basketball Development
Training Class program in Temple City, San Gabriel,
and Alhambra we get a lot of parents wanting to place
their boy or girl into one of our local classes as a seven
or eighth grader, in some cases with little or not enough
previous team training, because their child wants to try
out for their local junior or high school team.
Some years ago my son, Richard Jr., played for me on his
high school varsity basketball
team at El Monte’s Arroyo
High School. (I also raised a
couple of athletic daughters as
well.)
Today the game of basketball has grown and made some
big changes, making it much
harder to play on any of the
more competitive high school
teams in and around the San Coach Marquis
Gabriel Valley area. I was also the boys and girls high
school coach at Mark Keppel High School for several
years and as a coach I always felt really bad when we
had to cut the kids due to lack of proper previous training.
Here in the San Gabriel Valley region, there are several very good training or development programs that
can help boys and girls prepare for their junior and senior high school days of tryouts and the road ahead of
them in the sport of basketball.
The local Parks and Recreation and YMCA programs
are good places to begin, but when your child shows a
stronger interest in the sport around age 9 -11, find a
stronger development training program like our Play
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Temple City artist Min W selected for state art exhibit
Local artist Min W of Min W
Fine Art & School was nominated and selected as the local
artist June 1 to represent Senator Ed Hernandez District for
the 2015-2106 California State
Senate Contemporary Art Collection Exhibit.
The CA State Senate Contemporary Art Collection will
be on display at Legislative Caucus rooms near the Senate
Chambers and the Senate Sergeant-At-Arms office at the
State Capital in Sacramento,
CA.
The exhibit will last for approximately 18 months and a
collection catalogue is also produced to highlight the artists
selected during this exhibit period.
Since being selected as one of
four outstanding female artists
for the 1999 annual Provincial
Art Gallery Exhibit in
Shenzhen, China, Min W has
received honors and awards for
her work in the United States,
England and China.
As a diversified and detail
artist, Min W has created paintings of a wide realm of subject
matter, styles and impressions.
The “On the Hunt” of a great
white shark is one example of
her contemporary style impression paintings and was selected
for the California exhibit.
Born in China, Min W, immigrated to the United States in
2008 and became a naturalized
citizen in 2012.
A member of the “Monrovia
Association of Fine Arts” and
the “San Gabriel Fine Arts As-
Min W.
“On the Hunt,” a great white shark, was selected for the California exhibit.
sociation,” she shares her passion for art by teaching students
at her Temple City gallery for
which she has received numerous instructor awards including
the Chinese National Teachers
Award.
Contact Min W regarding
information for art lessons,
originals or signed digital reproductions on canvas or paper and special request commissioned paintings. Min W
paintings can be found at her
gallery, Min W Fine Art &
School, 9908 Las Tunas Drive,
Unit A, Temple City or
www.fineartamerica.com/profiles/
min-wang.html. Her Web site is:
www.MinW-FineArt.com.
Your Community Christian Churches Welcome You
PAID ADVERTISEMENT
Behold,
I have engraved
you on the palms
of my hand.
Faith United Methodist Church
First Baptist Church of TC
Pastor Matthew Chong
5957 Golden West Ave.
626-286-3129
10 a.m. Worship Service in Mandarin
11:30 a.m. Praise service in English
Jim Walden, Senior Pastor
Isaiah 49:16
6019 Baldwin Ave. • Temple City, CA 91780
626-286-3125
web site: www.templecitybaptist.org
e-mail: tcfbchurch@templecitybaptist.org
Jim@templecitybaptist.org
Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.
Sunday Worship: 8:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.
First Lutheran Church
Temple City United Methodist Church
Immanuel Church of the Nazarene
9123 Broadway, Temple City 91780
Office 626-287-0968
Sunday Worship:
8:30 a.m. Traditional worship
Bible Study - Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.
web site: www.firstlutherantc.org
e-mail: info@firstlutherantc.org
Rev. David Palmer, Pastor
5957 N. Golden West Ave.
626-286-3129
Sunday School 8:45 a.m. • Worship 10 a.m.
E-mail: info@templecityumc.org
pastordavid@templecityumc.org
Website: www.templecityumc.org
Charles Lin, Senior Pastor
9953 Las Tunas Drive, CA 91780
626-285-3832
www.go2icon.org
Sunday 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
New Hope Church (PCUSA)
San Gabriel Mission Catholic Church
David Pak, Pastor
Mariko Yanagihara, Associate Pastor
San Gabriel Community Church
Fr. Bruce Wellems, CMF, Pastor
428 South Mission Dr., San Gabriel 91776
Steve Balentine, Senior Pastor
117 N. Pine St., San Gabriel
626-287-0486
www.sgucandcs.org
Sunday Worship: 9 a.m.
Sunday School: 10:45 a.m.
Wed. Bible Study, 7 p.m.
700 S. Rosemead Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107-5613
449-8644 (English) • 577-0191 (Korean)
newhopechurchoffice3@gmail.com
Korean Web Site: nhcpcusa.org
Sunday: 8 a.m. • 11:15 a.m. Korean Worship
9:30 a.m./ 1:30 p.m. English Worship
626-457-3035 –– www.sangabrielmissionchurch.org
Weekday Masses
6:30 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., 11:15
a.m., 5 p.m.; (Spanish) 9:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 7 p.m.;
(Vietnamese) 3 p.m.
Wednesday Night Youth Program, Jr. & Sr. High, 7 p.m.
St. Luke Catholic Church
Sunrise Community Church
Fr. Mark A. Strader, Pastor
5605 Cloverly Ave.
626-291-5900
www.stluketemplecity.org
Sunday 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.
Nondenominational: Conservative Christian
Andrew Kikkert, Pastor
9642 E. Live Oak Ave. • 626-287-6120
Sunday Worship: 8:45 a.m.
Sunday School 10:30 a.m.
Friday Game Night 7 p.m. - 1st and 3rd Fridays
Friday Night Fellowship 6:30 p.m. - 2nd and 4th Fridays
Dr. Bryce Gayhart, Pastor
9723 Garibaldi Ave (at Golden West)
626-286-0581
e-mail: tccc9723@yahoo.com.
Pastor’s Class 9:10 a.m.
Sunday Worship 10 a.m.
Temple City Church of Christ
Valley Community Church
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Jonathan Hinckley, Minister
5272 Sereno Dr., Temple City
626-286-6676
Sunday Bible Class 9:30 a.m.
Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
All Children Welcome
Nursery
Pastor Gary Clouse
3039 Santa Anita Ave., El Monte, Ca 91733
626-443-3063
www.myvcc.org
Friday Spanish Service 7:30 p.m.
Sunday Worship Service 9 a.m. & 11 a.m.
Wednesday Worship Service 7 p.m.
Charles Castles, Pastor
9642 Live Oak Ave.
626-287-1987
wpctc@sbcglobal.net • www.tc-presbyterian.org
Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.
Spanish Translation Available (11 a.m. service only)
Temple City Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ)
All Children Welcome • Nursery • Children's Church
Bible Studies on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
Phone for information.
Temple City Patriotic News
TEMPLE CITY
SALUTES
FAMILY MEMBERS OF TEMPLE CITY RESIDENTS, SERVING THE U.S.A.
To update information, phone Sharon Johnson at 626-285-5852.
From left are Lyle Umenhoffer, Bob Marston, Mayor Tom Chavez and Larry Stevens, a tail gunner on a B17 in World War II. PHOTO BY JERRY JAMBAZIAN, WWW.TEMPLECITYPHOTOS.COM
Lyle Umenhoffer describes terror from
1945 sinking of USS Indianapolis
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Deciding to enlist rather than be
drafted into the Army, young
Umenhoffer joined the U.S. Navy
and after 21 days of boot camp was
assigned to the USS Indianapolis.
As part of the crew, he saw action
in the Pacific theater including the
Aleutian Islands campaign, the invasion of the Gilbert islands, and the
Battle of the Philippine Sea.
The Indianapolis joined Vice Admiral Marc A. Mitscher’s fast carrier
task force attacking Tokyo to cover the landings
on Iwo Jima and Mr. Umenhoffer described surviving the bomb attack by a Japanese pilot on Easter Sunday morning.
The Japanese pilot dropped his bomb directly
on the ship’s deck, going through the deck, mess
hall, berthing compartment, and fuel tanks before
crashing through the keel and exploding in the
water underneath.
The concussion blew two gaping holes in the
keel which flooded nearby compartments and left
a hole the size of two Mac trucks. Under her own
power, she made it back to Mare Island for repairs
and was given a special assignment.
On 30 July 1945, after delivering parts for the
first atomic bomb to the United States air base at
Tinian, the USS Indianapolis was torpedoed by the
Imperial Japanese Navy submarine I-58, sinking
in 12 minutes. Of 1,196 crewmen aboard, only 317
survived.
Mr. Umenhoffer recounted how, just after watch
on that night, around midnight, he went to the aft
of the ship to sleep. At 12:12 a.m., he heard and
felt the first explosion. He jumped up and put his
clothes on.
The first torpedo blew off the bow. The second
torpedo hit the ammunition and fuel on the port
side. As the fire spread to the front of the ship, Seaman Umenhoffer took his position on the side of
the ship to wait for orders.
Suddenly, the ship rolled to the starboard side,
throwing Umenhoffer across the deck. He hit a
hatch which tore up his leg and threw him into the
water.
Some 300 of the 1,196 crewmen went down with
the ship. Approximately 900 found themselves
adrift in the water with a fortunate few in life boats.
The ship sank in 12 minutes, spewing gallons
of toxic fuel into the sea and coating the men in
sticky, black goo. It was four hours before there was
any light to see what was going on. Once it was
light, the men started swimming towards each
other.
Then the alarm for sharks sounded.
The first night, the groups joined their floats
together to make a ring, putting the injured in the
middle to protect them from the sharks.
The second day was the beginning of hallucinations and great thirst.
Third day still no rescue. Like others adrift in
the ocean, Umenhoffer had formed a floating “pod”
USS Indianapolis
Air Force
Coast Guard
Nathan Alfano
Mark Andrews
Susie Andrews
Kevin Bateman
Shane Berger
Nicholas Breniser
Philip Bridge
Anthony Cambonga
Steven Chicca
Brenda Comstock
Edward Lee Connors
Jacqueline Crider
Mark D. Curry
Kimberly Diehl
Jose Flores
Beau Gardner
Steven Groesz
James M. Haller
James Herndon
Catherine Hight (Reserve)
Brett Hommerson
John Janis
Daniel Jimenez
Andrew Katz
Geoffrey C. Lewis
Steven X. Li
George Lopez
Shaun Loveless
David Lucero
Jason Macy
Joseph Maier
Jeremiah J. Polk
Christopher Porter
Nicholas Richards
Liezl-Anne Sarte
Holly Seltman
Henry Ten Napel
Ulbert Tugung
Christine A. Van Der Paul
Adam G. Villalobos
Kelvin Wong
Eric Conway
Patrick J. Horton
David & Dee Sasse
Army
with other survivors. Now they were down to 1012 in their group.
On the fourth day, still no rescue as more survivors were lost to hypothermia, dehydration, salt
poisoning and shark attacks, while some killed
themselves or other survivors in various states of
delirium and hallucinations.
On the fifth day, Lt. Wilbur Gwinn and copilot
Lt. Warren Colwell were on a routine patrol flight
in a PV-1 Ventura looking for submarine oil slicks
to identify where to drop the depth charges when
they spotted the men adrift and dropped a life raft
and a radio transmitter.
All air and surface units capable of rescue were
dispatched to the scene at once. A PBY Catalina
seaplane piloted by Lt. Adrian Marks responded.
While dropping rafts and supplies for three
hours, Marks witnessed men being attacked by
sharks and, disobeying standing orders, landed on
the open sea. He began taxiing to pick up the stragglers and lone swimmers who were at the greatest
risk of shark attack and radioed for immediate assistance.
Umenhoffer and two others in his “pod” were
passed by twice until they were finally pulled into
the plane and thrown into the back. Although the
plane was full, Lt. Marks instructed Umenhoffer
and other men to climb out the hatch and onto the
wings so he could pick up more men.
Umenhoffer recalled thinking this was crazy, but
he and the planeload of men successfully arrived
to the hospital ship, the USS Tranquility.
The Navy Command had no knowledge of the
Indianapolis’ sinking until the survivors were spotted. Of the 880 who survived the sinking, only 321
men came out of the water alive; 317 ultimately
survived. Marks and his crew rescued 58 of those
survivors. The Discovery Channel stated in Shark
Week episodes “Ocean of Fear” that the Indianapolis sinking resulted in the most shark attacks on
humans in history.
After his military service, Mr. Umenhoffer enjoyed a career in the Street Department, eventually
becoming a welder and heavy equipment operator
in the Pasadena area. He retired in 1986 after 40
years with the company. He has a daughter and
three grandsons. His wife passed away in August
three years ago.
During the meeting, a representative of the now
defunct Temple City Pony League association presented the Blue Star program a check for $2,000.
Michael R. Acosta
Jeremy Albright
Jesse Aldana
Robert Arceo
Melissa Arellano
Kyle Aspaturian
Kevin Banks
Justin Beam
Erine Beck
Noah J. Beltran
Nicolette Bernini
Stephen Bernini
Leon T. Butler
Brenden Byrnes
Jose Caoili IV
Colin D. Care
Xavier Cassal
Maria F. Chatfield
Mark Y. Ching
Nellie Claros
Matt Deurmeier
Leonardo D. Garcia
Nathanael Gonzalez
Robert Good
Louie Guan
Dan Hart
Jose Herrera
D. Jeff Hudson
Tom Iarossi
Cherrie Kean
Sung Min Kim
Christopher Kline
James A. Konoske
Bryan Law
Carolyn LeBerthon
Philip Lee
Carol A. Lima
Denise Lloyd
Abraham Lopez
Darlene Luevano
Lorenzo Luevano
Sean M. Meehan
Kareem Meleika
Larry P. Mullaly
Greg Neaderbaomer
Andrew E. Nervo
Nam Hoang Nguyen
Nicolette O’Connor
Matthew Oberlander
Dominic Oro
David Pepper
Alex Kuzma Perenishko
Robert E. Percy
James Pritchet
Robert Aaron Pugh
David Rivas
Martin J. Rodela
Christopher Schulze
Scott Shepro
Debra Sinnott
Michael Sinnott
Danny Stacey
Matthew Steyart * KIA
Robert Thomas Steyart
Clayton Taylor
Mark Tsunokai
S. Brian Ulmer
Henry Valenzuela
Atanasio Viera
Christopher Waller
Frank Wang
Bradley E. Welsster II
Robert M. Winovitch
Jacque Wood-Kornelas
Marines
Francisco Acevedo
Steven D. Acevedo
Garrett Aguirre
John Andress
Brent Anglin
Arthur R. Baker III
Jason Bestpitch
Milton Cabrera
H. Joseph Camerano, Jr.
Aaron Cardenas
James Cardenas
Justin Chavez
Robbie Coleman
Stacey Cortez
Amos Deines
James Earhart
Dakota Erickson
Nicole Faraci
Steven Ferrara
John Paul Flores
Nicholas Gary
Derek W. Goodwin
Evan Guyant
Joshua N. Harris
Stacey J. Harris
Brett Alan Hascall
Jakob Hight
David C. Hill
Noah Hillbruner
Delbert Kelley
Ben Kirby
Tracy Kirby
Jonathan Kline
Jesse L. Klotz
Clint W. Kuhn
Neil LaSala
Richard Landeros
Jordan L. Law
William T. Lehre
Charles Liu
Brian Lo
James M. Loiacano Jr.
Joey L. Luna
Tony Mannarelli
Kevin C. Manning
Brent Marston
John Martorana
Nicole L. McCartney
Steven G. McMurray
Shawn Opal
Wesley Pack
Stephen Paletta
Thomas Paletta
Wyatt A. Reneer
Glen Reukema
Jason Reukema
Jonathan Rush
Alfonso Salazar
Stephen Sanderson
Jerad Speral
Elizabeth R. Stauffer
Leo Tjoakro
Michael Turrell
Cheri Wood-Anciaux
Ryan Ynzunza
Robert Ynzunza
Keith C. Yount
National Guard
Christopher B. Parson
Kelly Porter
Navy
Thomas H. Allen
Brett Alt
Matthew A. Arroyo
Darren Brown
Daniel Chavez
Eric Coker
Jeremy Collett
Justin Downer
Cynthia Nash Gantt
Lisa M. Gunn
Kevin Haynes
Rogelio Hermosillo
Shanee Hermosillo
Tori James
Dustin N. Klotz
Adrien Yi Qian Li
Kelvin Li
Juan Gabriel Magni
F. Spencer Major
Erick Markman
David Martinez
Brian R. Meaden
Ariana J. Medina
Jennifer Northcutt
Eugene Parra
Guy Rauterkranz
Jennifer Rautenkranz
Robb Rudluff
Stuart Saxon
Andrew Strople
Christopher Sweet
Michael Terrenal
Moises A Villegas
David Viray
Kevin White
Leo E. Wright II
15
July • 2015 • Temple City Life
17
TEMPLE CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUYER’S GUIDE
Oasis Trilingual School celebrates grand opening
Temple City Mayor Tom
Chavez and invited dignitaries
helped welcome the city’s newest elementary school on May
21. Students at Oasis Trilingual
Community School are taught
in English, Spanish and Mandarin.
Following the ribbon cutting, Head of School Tamara
Hernandez led a brief tour of
the classrooms. Afterwards,
guests and parents had lunch
while enjoying entertainment
from the students, including
songs in Spanish and Mandarin, as well as delightful music from Ernie Dirksen. For
more information about their
summer and regular session
programs, e-mail info@oasistrilingualschool.org,
phone
626-285-8262 or visit www.oasistrilingualschool.org.
Above, left to right, Chamber President Peter Choi, Oasis Operations Director Harry
Rolston, Henry Lo (office of Assemblymember Ed Chau), Matthew Hovsepian (office
of Rep. Judy Chu), Brian Mejia (office of LA County Supervisor Michael Antonovich,
Mayor Tom Chavez, Oasis Head of School Tamara Hernandez, City Councilmember
Cynthia Sternquist, City Councilmember Nanette Fish, Chamber Board Chair Jane
Chavez, Past Board Chair Rita Padilla, Clay Arick (office of State Senator Dr. Ed
Hernandez)
Bottom left: President Choi and (?) compare Oasis and Hogwarts.
Bottom right: Head of School Tamara Hernandez shares the school’s teaching philosophy during her tour of the school classrooms. Photos by Phuong Mac
SEARCH Educational Day Care
Edith Schwartz, Director
8718 Wenden St.
Tel: 626-286-4158
Cell: 626-688-5976
pedaudschwartz@gmail.com
St. Luke Catholic School (TK-8)
Yvette Jefferys, Principal
5521 N. Cloverly Ave.
626-291-5959
Fax 626-285-5367
www.stluketemplecity.org
To contact the Temple City Chamber
626-286-3101 •info@templecitychamber.com • www.templecitychamber.com
Planet Preschool
Judy Huie Mena
4977 Santa Anita Ave.
626-279-5482
judy@myplanetpreschool.com
Playfactory Preschool
Cyndi Halton
9723 Garibaldi
626-285-9223
Sonshine House Preschool
9141 Broadway
Temple city, CA 91780
626-285-3380
Lauri Kreitner-Director
Lauri.Kreitner@outlook.com
TC Christian Preschool
Carol Burns
6019 Baldwin Ave.
626-286-0042
DENTAL OFFICES
Terrance Fong, D.D.S.
9909 Las Tunas Dr.
626-286-7151
Lad Family Dentistry
Apex Education Center
Wai Lai
5570 North Rosemead Blvd.
626-287-2022
apexl@yahoo.com
Ark Christian Academy, Inc.
Grace Wu, Director
6539 Rosemead Blvd.
San Gabriel 91775
626-287-8321
California Institute of
Advanced Management
Jennie Ta
9550 Flair Dr. 500
El Monte, CA 91731
626-350-1500
jennie.ta@gociam.org
www.gociam.com
CHOICESS
Joe Donofrio
348 East Foothill Blvd.
Arcadia 91006
626-359-3300
www.choicess.com
jdonofrio@choicess.com
Chiman Lad, D.D.S.
Sunjay Lad, D.D.S.
5813 Temple City Blvd.
626-287-4094
www.drlad.com
Dr. Doug Sears
Learning Center
Tai Mao, DDS. Inc
Medtor, Inc.
9925 Las Tunas Dr.
626-286-3033
Robert Shima, D.D.S.
9929 Las Tunas Dr.
626-285-4577
San Gabriel Valley
Family Dental Group
Joseph Rosenberg, DDS
6503 N. Rosemead Blvd.
San Gabriel 91775
626-286-2156
TC Dental Care
Jack Von Bulow, D.D.S.
9929 Las Tunas Dr.
626-285-3161
jvonbulow@earthlink.net
www.templecitydental.com
E
EDUCATION
Alpha Science
Educational Institute
9465 Las Tunas Dr.
626-614-0931
Stephen Edo
9229 Pentland
626-548-5000
1055 E. Colorado Blvd.
Suite 500
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 240-4689
info@medtorinc.com
Min W. Fine Art & School
Min Wang
9908 Las Tunas Dr. Unit A
626-642-5783
minwart@aol.com
Oasis Trilingual School
Tamara Hernandez
5957 Golden West Ave
info@oasistrilingualschool.org
www.oasistrilingualschool.org
626-285-8262
Pacific Friends School
Kellie McKinley
626-287-6880
San Gabriel Christian School
and Community Church
Kristen Halverson
117 N. Pine
San Gabriel 91775
626-287-0486
TC High School
Associated Student Body
Gayle Schaffer
9501 E. Lemon
626-548-5040
TC Schools Foundation
Kathy Chambers
9700 Las Tunas Dr.
626-548-5000
TC Unified School District
9700 Las Tunas Dr.
626-548-5000
lburkardt@tcusd.net • www.tcusd.net
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ELDER CARE
Sincere Care Services, Inc.
Morgan Stanley
747 N. Lake Ave. Ste. D
Pasadena 91104
626-398-2098
sincereda@yahoo.com
Gabriel Lynn, Financial Advisor
301 N. Lake Ave., Penthouse Suite
Pasadena, CA 91101
TEL: 626-683-4611
FAX: 626-449-7121
gabriel.lynn@morganstanley.com
EMPLOYMENT
CHOICESS
FLORISTS
Fanny’s Flowers
Joe Donofrio
Arcadia 91006
626-359-3300
www.choicess.com
Bruce Wataru, Fanny Wataru
5947 Oak Ave.
626-287-1653
ENTERTAINMENT & MUSIC
Irwindale Event Center
Bob Klein
500 Speedway Drive
Irwindale, CA 91706
626-358-1100
626-357-4227
bob@irwindaleeventcenter.com
www.irwindalespeedway.com
T. M. Studios
G
GROCERY SUPERMARKETS
Super A Foods
Richard Harb
5595 Rosemead Blvd.
626-248-0383
Valu-Mart
Korey Khaledi
626-291-5969
H
Mobil D.J. Service & Entertainment
626-286-3715
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Cheers Alano Club
FINANCIAL PLANNING
EH Financial Group, Inc.
AA & Related 12 Step Meeting
626-286-9975
cheersalanoclub@earthlink.net
www.cheersalanoclub.org
F
Emmy Hernandez
419 S. Mission Dr.
San Gabriel 91776
626-943-8833
PHONE THE CHAMBER
626-286-3101
HEATING
AIR CONDITIONING
Air-Tro, Inc. (Cooling-Heating)
John Helbing
1630 Myrtle Ave.
Monrovia 91016
626-357-5311
Connor Air
Wayne Connor
4931 N. Encinita
626-286-3157
www.Connorair.com
HOME IMPROVEMENT
Agosta Plumbing & Heating
Bob Agosta
5929 N. Oak Ave.
626-286-9500
Air-Tro, Inc. (Cooling-Heating)
John Helbing
1630 Myrtle Ave.
Monrovia 91016
626-357-5311
Modern Lighting
Mike Kowalski
9034 Las Tunas Dr.
626-286-7462
HOTELS
Hilton San Gabriel
Juli Costanzo
225 West Valley Blvd.
San Gabriel 91776
626-270-2700
Juli.costanzo@hilton.com
Holiday Inn Express Pasadena
Pasadena, 91107
626-792-1363
I
IMPORT/EXPORT
Ni-Star Worldwide, Inc.
951 Arcadia Ave.
Joanne Zhang
626-286-9877
626-237-0180 Fax
ni_star@hotmail.com
INSURANCE,
FINANCIAL ADVISOR
Holtzen & Bauermeister
Insurance
Daniel Holtzen
455 North El Molino Ave
Pasadena, CA 91101-1403
626-574-1480
www.holtzeninsurance.com
The Tyre Agency Life-Medical-Small Group-Individual
Tony J. Tyre
626-285-7033
www.tyreinsuranceagency.com
INTERNET SERVICES
Spectrum Business
4781 Irwindale Ave
Irwindale, CA 91706
T-626-430-3369
C-626-926-7805
Janie.Thai@chartercom.com
J
JEWELRY
Cal’s Jewelers
TEMPLE CITY PRE-SCHOOLS
Eddie Cebrowski
626-286-7474
Embellished Charms
Carol Burton, Owner/Designer
10406 Miloann Street
626-278-5460
carol.embellishedcharms@gmail.com
L
LAMPS, LIGHTING, SHADES
Modern Lighting
Mike Kowalski
9030-40 Las Tunas Dr.
626-286-7462
LOANS AND MORTGAGE
PrimeLending
Priscilla Chen
(Senior Loan Originator)
124 N. Glendora Ave #101
Glendora, CA 91741
626-625-2572
866-778-4536 (fax)
pchen@primelending.com/pchen
M
MARTIAL ARTS
S.K. Tae Kwon Do School
9569 Las Tunas Dr.
626-286-6500
sktkd@sbcglobal.net
www.sktaekwondo.com
TO HAVE YOUR
BUSINESS LISTED,
PHONE
626-286-3101
MEDICAL SERVICES
American Medical Response
San Gabriel Valley
Economic Partnership
Alex Mendoza
5257 North Vincent Ave.
Irwindale, CA 91706
626-633-4600
alex.mendoza@amr.net
4900 Rivergrade
Road Ste. B130
Irwindale, CA 91706
626-856-3400
626-856-5115
www.valleyconnect.com
Dreamweaver
Medical Associates
TCHS Vocal Arts Boosters
Dr. Francisco Rodriguez
330 West Las Tunas Dr. Ste. 1
626-284-3300
info@dreamweavermedicalassociates.com
www.dreamweavermedicalassociates.com
9501 E. Lemon
626-548-5053
Health Care Partners
NOTARY
Franklin J. Ruedel, EA, Corp.
9810 Las Tunas Dr.
626-309-7600
Methodist Hospital 300 W. Huntington Dr.
Arcadia 91006
626-445-4441
Arcadia
MORTGAGE CO.
California Consumer Lending
Vivian Chan and Michael Ly
9124 Las Tunas Dr.
626-281-2030
vivian.chan@cclfinance.com
michael.ly@cclfinance.com
MORTUARY
Pierce Brothers
Turner & Stevens
Eric B. DuBois
1136 E. Las Tunas Dr.
San Gabriel, Ca. 91775
626-287-0595
MUSEUM
San Gabriel Mission
Fr. Bruce Wellems, CMF, Pastor
4285 Mission Dr.
San Gabriel 91776
626-457-3035
www.sangabrielmission.org
Temple City
Historical Museum
5954 Kauffman Ave.
626-451-0833
Open 12-3 p.m. on
1st and 3rd Sundays each month
N
NEWSPAPERS & MAGAZINES
Mid Valley News
Clarke Moseley
11401 Valley Blvd. Ste. 200B
El Monte 91731
626 443-1753 or 626-452-9566
editor@midvalleynews.com
Temple City Life
TC Chamber of Commerce
Peter Choi
9050 Las Tunas Dr.
626-286-3101
info@templecitychamber.org
www.templecitychamber.org
NONPROFIT
American Cancer Society
Relay for Life
50 N. Hill Ave. Ste 200
Pasadena, CA 91106
Lauren Worsley
Asian Youth Center (AYC)
100 West Clary Ave.
Kevin Lian
626-309-0622
626-309-0717 - Fax
kevin.lian@asianyouthcenter.org
www.asianyouthcenter.org
Blue Star Program
Sharon Johnson
626-285-5852
CHOICESS
Arcadia 91006
626-359-3300
Joe Donofrio
www.choicess.com
Friends of the TC Library
Manuir Bhatti
626-285-2137
cloudgiant@gmail.com
Historical Society
of TC and Museum
5954 Kauffman Ave.
626-451-0833
Managed Career
Solutions, Inc.
Frank Chong
2550 West Main St.
Alhambra 91801
626-284-9715
San Gabriel Japanese
Community & Cultural Center
5019 Encinita
626-286-9850
TC Schools Foundation
Nadine Wittry
9700 Las Tunas Dr.
626-548-5000
Franklin J. Ruedel
626-286-9662
Fax 626-285-2107
taxprofrank@charter.net
O
OPTOMETRY
Bright iCare Optometry
Lin Chiao
626-287-9725
626-287-9727 – Fax
service@brighticare.com
TC Square Optometry
Paulina Han, O.D.
626-287-8505
Derek Tong, O.D.
Center for Vision Development
Optometry
2700 E. Foothill Blvd. Ste. 207
Pasadena 91107
626-578-9685
www.tongvision.com
P
PEST CONTROL
So Cal Termite Solutions
Glenn Dugger
State License PR5524
626-221-2391
glennbugman@sbcglobal.net
PET BOARDING
Heavenly Pet Resort, Inc.
Gloria Landaverde
5011 Encinita
626-285-4441
www.heavenlypetresort.com
PET CARE
Heavenly Pet Resort, Inc.
Gloria Landaverde
5011 Encinita
626-285-4441
www.heavenlypetresort.com
heavenlypetresort@yahoo.com
San Gabriel Valley
Humane Society
Pat Brayer
851 East Grand Ave.
San Gabriel 91776
626-286-1159
Fax: 626-286-3165
pbrayer@sgvhumane.org
TC Animal Hospital
Bruce Carlson, DVM
Carol Johannsen-Crittenden, DVM
Neil Bodie, DVM
Sheeba Thomas, DVM
Lisa Nguyen,DVM
5406 Rosemead Blvd.
San Gabriel 91775
626-287-1173
PHOTOGRAPHY
GP Wedding & Photo Studio
Herbert Chan
9636 Las Tunas Dr.
626-284-8961
PHYSICIANS
Dreamweaver
Medical Associates
Dr. Francisco Rodriguez
330 West Las Tunas Dr. Ste. 1
626-286-3300
ehernandez@dreamweaverhealth.com
www.dreamweavermedicalassociates.com
Health Care Partners
9810 Las Tunas Dr.
626-309-7600
PLUMBING
Agosta Plumbing & Heating
5929 Oak Ave.
626-286-9500
Gorham Plumbing
5812 Temple City Blvd. 417
John Gorham
626-625-5205
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
CALAC Investments
Susan Lew
(858) 565-8333
Unless otherwise indicated, all business directory addresses are for: Temple City, CA 91780
July • 2015 • Temple City Life
19
Temple City schools make the grade
The Temple City Unified
School District is honored
to announce that all traditional schools in the District
have received 2014 California
Business for Education Excellence (CBEE) Honor Roll Star
School awards.
Cloverly
Elementary
School, Emperor Elementary
School, La Rosa Elementary
School, Longden Elementary
School, Oak Avenue Intermediate School, and Temple City High School are six
out of 1,851 California public schools that received this
prestigious distinction.
Emperor
Elementary
School and Oak Avenue Intermediate School also re-
ceived a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
(STEM) Honor Roll Award. Emperor and Oak focus on
subjects to help student gain
the skills required to succeed in today’s challenging
world, including the ability to
think critically, solve complex
problems, and drive advancements in science and technology.
“TCUSD students and
staff affirm that great successes are taking place in our
District,” said Superintendent Kathy Perini. This is a
testament to everyone’s hard
work and relentless focus on
student achievement and narrowing the achievement gap. TCUSD is committed to 21st
century academic excellence
for all students.”
Schools are recognized by
the business community for
consistent high student academic achievement and a significant reduction in achievement gaps among student
populations. Using data, CBEE identifies and honors the highest
performing public schools
in California. These schools
are being recognized not only
for their achievements but so
other schools can learn the
successful strategies or best
practices of these Honor Roll
schools. Temple City Unified
School District serves students in transitional kindergarten through high school
graduation. For more information about TCUSD, phone
626-548-5120.
George M. Arnerich
Jackson Wong
Phoenix Kitchen
626-287-7025
626-222-6201
Broker Assoc./Listing Advisor
1225 South Baldwin Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91007
Cell/Text: 626-823-1032
Jackson@jacksonwonghomes.com
www.templecitylistings.com
9225 Las Tunas Drive
626-285-0988
www.phoenixfoodboutique.com
Schools earn
Honor Roll status
Planet Preschool
Judy Huie Mena
4977 Santa Anita Ave.
626-279-5482
judy@myplanetpreschool.com
S & S Associates
310-479-7669
Public Services
City of Temple City
9701 Las Tunas Dr.
626-285-2171
www.ci.temple-city.ca.us
Los Angeles County Library
Jing Li
5939 Golden West
626-285-2136
www.colapublib.org
TC Chamber of Commerce
9050 Las Tunas Dr.
626-286-3101
info@templecitychamber.org
www.templecitychamber.org
U.S. Post Office
5940 Oak Ave.
(800) 275-8777
www.usps.com
Keller Williams Realty
Helen Chen Marston
317 East Foothill Blvd. 205
Arcadia 91006
Cell – 626-353-9665
Office – 626-386-7888
Helen@helensrealestate.com
www.helensrealestate.com
The Olson Company Linden Walk
Peter Shelton & Lucie Nguyen,
Home Advisors
9250 Lower Azusa Road
(Linden Walk location)
3010 Old Ranch Parkway Suite 100
(Business location)
Seal Beach, CA 90740
Tel: 562-370-9504
Cell: 562-279-3061
pshelton@theolsonco.com
Rita Padilla
R
REAL ESTATE
American Heritage, Realtors
Cecelia Rudar, Broker
and George Rudar, REALTORS®
626-445-3000 (Direct)
cylrudar@gmail.com
www.cylrudar.com
Arcadia Association
of Realtors
Andrew Cooper
601 S. First Ave.
Arcadia 91006
626-446-2115
Bodkin Co. Realty
Bob Bodkin
5912 Encinita
626-285-9991
Brokerln Trust Real Estate Melanie McShane
melanie@melaniemcshane.com
626-461-7066
Coldwell Banker Dynasty
Michelle Lau 9228 Las Tunas Dr,
Cell 626-386-8323
Linda Jo Pyle, Broker
Century 21 Ludecke, Inc.
20 E. Foothill Blvd. #105
Arcadia, CA 91006
WWW.LindaJoPyle.Com
Lindajo2u@gmail
(626) 688-4767
Grandmark Realty, Inc.
Herman Wong
Realtor Associate
5401 Baldwin Ave.
626-292-7007
www.grandmarkrealty.net
grandmarkrealty@aol.com
Contact the Chamber
626-286-3101
Realtor Associate
Dilbeck Real Estate
8 E. Foothill Blvd.
Arcadia 91006
626-462-2460
Rudy Lira Kusuma-RE/MAX
Titanium
8932 Mission Dr Ste 102
Rosemead, CA 91770
626-789-0159
rudy@teamnuvision.net
http://www.teamnuvision.net/
RESTAURANTS
Café Roule
Eileen Li
9153 Las Tunas Dr.
626-872-1188
Chuan’s Chinese Restaurant
5807 Rosemead Blvd.
626-677-6667
Clearman’s Galley
Drew Hopkins
San Gabriel 91775
626-286-9402
Clearman’s North Woods Inn
San Gabriel 91775
626-286-8284
El Ruizenor Grill
Norma Perez
Vincent Ruiz
626-286-8763
elruizenorgrill@yahoo.com
Guppy House
David Li
5743 Rosemead Blvd.
626-285-0288
guppyteahouse@aol.com
The Hat
Dave Smith
5505 Rosemead Blvd.
626-292-1000
Rose Donuts/Sandwiches/
Yogurt
Charles Yip
626-287-1488
Starbucks
626-614-8004
The Tea Station
9578 Las Tunas Dr.
626-291-5688
UR Space
9619 Las Tunas Drive
Michael Shih
626-237-0133
mikeshih7@yahoo.com
RETAIL
Aqua Vape
9678 Las Tunas Dr, Temple City, CA
91780 (626) 291-2547
http://www.aquavape.net/
Cal’s Jewelers
Eddie Cebrowski
626-286-7474
Min W. Fine Art & School
Min Wang
9908 Las Tunas Dr. Unit A
626-642-5783
minwart@aol.com
Modern Lighting
Mike Kowalski
9034 Las Tunas Dr.
626-286-7462
Office Depot
5533 Rosemead Blvd.
626-309-7594
www.officedepot.com
ROOFING
B & G Roofing
Junior Guy
4930 Arden Drive
626-679-1284
TRS Roofing
The Roofing Specialist
Louie Rios and Amanda Sanchez
5812 Temple City Blvd., Ste. 304
626-444-7555
626-810-0102
trsroofing@live.com
S
SECURITY SERVICES
San Marino Security
Phil Raacke
2405 Huntington Dr.
San Marino 91108
626-285-7778
SECURITY GUARD SERVICE
City Security Company, Inc.
Robert Rysdon
430 South Garfield Ave., Ste. 401
Alhambra, CA 91801
TEL: 626-458-2325
FAX: 626-458-2328
r5934@earthlink.net
SPORTS
TC Amateur
Softball Association
Margaret Healy
P.O. Box 931
909-720-3841
Golden State Water Company
110 E. Live Oak
Arcadia 91006
626-446-5176
The Gas Company
JAL Tennis
800-427-2200
www.socalgas.com
Joselito Lasin
P.O. Box 556
626-789-6453
Southern California Edison
800-655-4555
www.edison.com
Play Smarter Basketball Classes
Sunnyslope Water Company
Richard Marquis
626-482-8267
marquis@playsmarterclasses.com
www.playsmarterclasses.com
1040 El Campo Dr.
Pasadena 91007
626-287-5238
T
TAX PREPARATION
LA First Tax &
Financial Services
Natalie Lee, EA
9067 Las Tunas Dr.
626-285-1221
la1st@pacbell.net
www.la1sttax.com
Quality Bookkeeping Services
Kathleen Chambers, EA
9633 Las Tunas Dr.
626-285-1281
qualbkpg@sbcglobal.net
Rex Dondlinger & Assoc.
626-287-0903
Franklin J. Ruedel, EA, Corp.
Franklin J. Ruedel
Voice 626-286-9662
Fax 626-285-2107
taxprofrank@charter.net
V
Veterinarian Services
TC Animal Hospital
Bruce Carlson, DVM
Carol Johannsen-Crittenden, DVM
Neil Bodie, DVM
Sheeba Thomas, DVM
Lisa Nguyen,DVM
5406 Rosemead Blvd.
San Gabriel 91775
626-287-1173
VIDEO & DIGITAL IMAGING
Myra D. Lopez
Business Consultant
1012 W. Beverly Blvd. Ste. 876
Montebello 90640
323-869-8867
W
WEDDING
GP Wedding & Photo Studio
Herbert Chan
9636 Las Tunas Dr.
626-284-8961
gpwedding@yahoo.com
The Tyre Agency, Inc.
Steven S. Tyre, CPA
Tony J. Tyre, Attorney at Law
626-285-7033
626-309-9753 fax
TERMITE CONTROL
So Cal Termite Solutions
Glenn Dugger
State License PR5524
626-221-2391
glenn@socaltermitesolutions.com
TUTOR
Medtor, Inc.
Suite 500
Pasadena, CA 91106
626-240-4689
info@medtorinc.com
U
UTILITIES
Athens Services
Dennis Chiappetta
P.O. Box 60009
City of Industry 91716
626-336-3636
www.AthensServices.Com
California American Water
8657 Grand Ave.
Rosemead 91770
888-237-1333
Learn how being a
chamber member
can benefit
your business.
Contact the
business experts
626-286-3101
20
Two pairs of Temple City sisters
wow America’s Got Talent
Four Temple City students – two pairs
of sisters – are members of the Los Angeles Children’s Orchestra that appeared
during the June 9 episode of NBC’s competition program, America’s Got Talent.
They are Isabella Realzola, who just
finished second grade at Longden, and
her sister Victoria Realzola, who recently
graduated from sixth grade at Cloverly
and sisters Ashley Mok (finished seventh
grade at Oak) and Kristen Mok (graduated sixth grade at Cloverly).
Led by Director Susan Pascale, the
orchestra brought the crowd to their feet
while receiving four “Yeses” and advanc-
ing to the second round.
Judge Howard Stern said, “It warms
my heart when this generation starts to
learn the music of the Beatles, so important, so influential.”
“Kids, you should be very proud of
yourselves!” said judge Heidi Klum following the bravura performance of the
Beatles’ Eleanor Rigby by the Los Angeles Children’s Orchestra during the June
9 episode of NBC’s competition program “America’s Got Talent.”
Isabella is no stranger to public appearances, having been selected as a Camellia Festival Princess in 2014.
Lad Family Dentistry
Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
Chiman Lad, D.D.S. & Sunjay Lad, D.D.S.
Providing gentle dental care
for children and adults
We now offer Dental Implants
and Sedation Dentistry while you sleep.
Visit our newly-remodeled
state-of-the-art office
Emergencies & New Patients Welcome
(626) 287-4094
www.drlad.com
5813 TEMPLE CITY BLVD. • TEMPLE CITY, CA 91780
Sunjay Lad, D.D.S.
Chiman Lad, D.D.S.
PHOTO BY JUDY NG
The Los Angeles Children’s Orchestra rehearses onstage before their performance
Play Smarter
Basketball
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14
Smarter Program, the outstanding SGV
Youth Program or the Impact League and
Training Programs.
Other very good programs include
Coach Sid Cooke’s Renaissance Academy
and the Brotherhood Youth Program in
the Pasadena area. Two other local recommended programs in the Monterey
Park/Alhambra area are the Monterey
Park Sports Club and the very good program run by Coach Joe Kikuchi, Head
Girls Varsity Coach at Mark Keppel High
School.
These are a few of our local area training programs, but there are many more
programs that can help prepare and improve your child’s opportunity of playing
at the next or higher school levels and
perhaps beyond.
For more information about the Play
Smarter Basketball program, visit
www.playsmarterclasses.com or phone
Coach Richard Marquis at 626-482-8267.

July 2015 Temple City Life - Temple City Chamber of Commerce

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