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Mario Lopez, center, celebrates with classmates. PHOTO BY JERRY JAMBAZIAN, WWW.TEMPLECITYPHOTOS.COM Temple City High School Commencement NBC4 reporter and breast cancer survivor Lolita Lopez will be at the opening ceremonies of the Relay for Life yearbook supplement, photos. Pages 9-12 July 11, at Temple City High School. SEE PAGE 3. Youth focus on

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San Gabriel, CA 91775 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.

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. Mr. Umenhoffer told about his personal experiences in World War II begin- COM “like” us on facebook ning with his graduation from Mark Kemple High School in 1942. CONTINUED ON PAGE 15 Former Navy Seaman First Class Lyle Umenhoffer. 2 TEMPLE CITY LIFE • JULY • 2015 www.templecitychamber.com [email protected] Las Tunas meeting draws big crowd Temple City residents and business Michael Forbes reviewed the project’s owners were given an opportunity to history and current incarnation, Mayor share their perspective on the Las Tu- Tom Chavez and the City Council nas design plan at a community meet- heard public comment from 30 indi- ing June 10, in City Council Chambers. viduals who shared their perspective on Updates on the Las Tunas Design the current plan. Plan were also presented, allowing resi- For more information, visit dents and business owners to provide www.templecity.us or phone the city’s feedback on the revised concept. Community Development hotline at After City Manager Bryan Cook and 626-656-7316. Community Development Director 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 Residents heard Community Development Director Michael Forbes and City Manager Bryan Parish Hall of First Lutheran Church to which friends and family of former students Cook discuss Las Tunas Drive plans with Council members William Man, Mayor Tom Chavez, and teachers were invited. 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 ef- fects 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 As- sessment 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 recom- mendations on ways to reduce their energy consumption, thereby low- ering their utility bills. In addition, CivicSpark members will provide explanatory information on utilizing the various re- bates 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 Com- pany, the San Gabriel Valley Coun- cil 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 Commit- tee. “The EASY project is beneficial for everyone. Residents save money on their energy bills while the community as a whole be- comes more sustainable,” said Francis Delach, executive director of SGVCOG. To schedule a free energy assess- ment, visit the EASY program Web site at www.sgvenergywise.org. [email protected] www.templecitychamber.com JULY • 2015 • TEMPLE CITY LIFE 3 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 event. To make a donation or treatment. Shortly after her di- She continues to work with ity care for all patients through For Life benefiting the American form a team to participate in agnosis, she led a team that par- Making Strides, which supports the American Cancer Society. Cancer Society is set for July 11- this year’s event, log onto ticipated in the American Can- breast cancer research, cancer She continues to participate in 12. This year’s 24-hour public www.relayforlife.org/templecityca. For cer Society’s Making Strides education, patient and caregiver charity events in Southern Cali- event will be held at Temple City more information phone Dawn Against Breast Cancer event. services, and advocates for qual- fornia. High School’s track beginning at Tarin at 626-688-8009. 9 a.m. July 11. “Relay For Life is After the opening ceremonies one of our community’s most conclude, the first lap will cel- celebrated events,” said Mayor ebrate cancer survivors. As the Tom Chavez. “I’m so proud that survivors walk, other relay par- our residents come together ticipants will cheer them on to each year to raise money and show their support. Ms. Lopez support those fighting cancer.” will help lead the first lap. The event will open with a Born in Santurce, Puerto speech by NBC4 reporter and Rico, Ms. Lopez moved to the breast cancer survivor Lolita United States with her family Lopez. That evening a luminaria when she was four years old. ceremony will be held to cel- She later graduated from ebrate the lives of cancer survi- Harvard University in 1998, vors remember lost loved ones where she participated on the and support people who cur- volleyball and track teams. Af- rently have cancer. ter working for at WPIX-TV in The overnight fundraiser in- New York for 10 years, she volves teams of people camping joined NBC4 in 2011. out and taking turns walking or A year and a half after join- running around a track. Cancer ing NBC4, Lolita was diagnosed survivors will participate in the with breast cancer. She chose to first lap while other activities make her story public to erase will recognize and celebrate some of the stigma many caregivers. women feel when faced with a The event, one of 5,000 tak- cancer diagnosis. ing place across the U.S. each In a five-part series, she year, also includes food, games shared the story of her treat- and entertainment for all ages. ment, including the loss of her Since 2012 Temple City’s Relay hair, chemotherapy, her double For Life has raised more than mastectomy, and reconstruc- $130, 000 for cancer research tion. and prevention. Inspiring viewers and col- Thus far 24 teams and 152 leagues across Southern Califor- participants have raised more nia, she continued to work as an Denny Chiu, D. C. than $20, 000 for this year’s on-air reporter throughout her

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Th ese companies have joined with the Chamber to give back For Pete’s Sake – to the local community. Th eir support greatly assists our engagement with both the business community By Peter Choi Here comes summer and the many community groups and service organizations in our city. By Peter Choi Closer to home I’d like to highlight the ef- The late, great Janis Joplin sang “Summer- forts of the many Temple City volunteers who Thank You time, time, time, Child, the living’s easy,” and have been on the front lines of the fight against for the recently graduated Temple City High cancer which culminates this month with the School seniors this will certainly be a memo- annual Relay for Life. Learn how you can par- rable one as they embark on their next chapter. ticipate and help beat this disease which does Speaking of embarkations, the deadline to not discriminate against race or creed. Welcome register for the Chamber’s “Discover China” trip NBC4 reporter and breast cancer survivor Lolita Temple City Life is August 1, so come join the fun bunch of folks Lopez who will be in town July 11. See Page 3. who have signed up already for this once-in-a- Bringing it back to the one and only Janis A publication of the Temple City Chamber of Commerce. lifetime experience. Joplin, her life and music will be presented in Temple City Life is published at 9050 Las Tunas Drive, As we enjoy the lazy days of summer, it is the Tony Award nominated “A Night With Janis Temple City, CA 91780. 626-286-3101 important to remember those brave Americans Joplin” featuring Mary Bridget Davies who Peter Choi ...... Editor and Publisher whose heroism and sacrifice allow us the lib- rockets through at least a dozen of Joplin’s best- erty and freedom many of us take for granted. known songs. Through our partnership with Phuong Mac Grinstead ...... Assistant to the Editor A big thanks to Chamber member Blue Star the Pasadena Playhouse, you can get a special Philip Pettus ...... Managing Editor, Graphics, Design Banner program for honoring Lyle Umenhoffer discount on tickets. See ad Page 19. and contributing his true life tale of service and Finally, I’d like to thank our Managing Edi- Sheryl Rubin ...... Copy Editor survival as a crew member of the USS India- tor Philip Pettus who really outdid himself on Joselito Lasin ...... Distribution napolis. this expanded 20-page issue. Please shop local This July 4 the rockets’ red glare of firecrack- and support our advertisers whose support help Temple City Life is a monthly publication produced by the ers bursting in midair gives proof through the us bring the above stories and information to Temple City Chamber of Commerce and distributed to homes night that the heroism of the Greatest Genera- you each month. and businesses in Temple City and vicinity. Articles submitted tion will not be forgotten. (See a list of current On behalf of the Chamber of Commerce, and printed in the Temple City Life do not necessarily reflect U.S. military from Temple City on Page 15.) have a happy and safe Fourth of July. the opinion of the Temple City Chamber of Commerce or its Board of Directors. Information is published to inform the Board public and stimulate discussion. reorganizing At its June 8 Board of Directors meeting, the Temple City Chamber Board thanked outgoing Chair Chamber of Commerce Jane Chavez for her term on the Board. In An organization working the photo Chavez to build the community through (holding flowers) is its businesses and residents flanked left to right by Jim Walden, Gabriel Our Mission Statement Lynn, Judy Huie Mena, The Temple City Chamber of Commerce sets the standard Margaret Healy, and Rita Padilla. for excellence in member services, community collaboration, business growth, networking and achieving a high quality of The Chamber life in Temple City. We exist to be a clear and persuasive voice in providing advocacy, promotional and benefit solutions for Welcomes our members. New Member PrimeLending Priscilla Chen Officers and Board of Directors (Senior Loan Originator) 2015 – 2016 124 N. Glendora Ave., Ste. 101 Glendora, CA 91741 EXECUTIVE BOARD 626-625-2572 Peter Choi ...... President/CEO 866-778-4536 (fax) ...... Chairman of the Board [email protected]/pchen

Ed Chen...... Vice Chair Member Renewals Athens Services Apex Education Center Margaret Healy ...... Chief Financial Officer Connor Air Quality Bookkeeping Mid Valley News Rose Donuts Gabriel Lynn ...... Secretary Dan Mikolasko Temple City Church of Christ Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Vista Cove Construction, Inc. Rita Padilla...... Past Chair Dilbeck Real Estate Thanks to member BOARD MEMBERS When you need construction or Chamber Calendar home renovation work done, who Brian Barreto ...... Board Member Monday, July 13, 12 noon to 1 p.m., Chamber Board of Directors you gonna call? You can’t go meeting, Chamber Boardroom. wrong with Chamber member Kelly Blake ...... Board Member Dan Mikolasko Construction, Inc. Wednesday, July 15, 2 noon to 1:30 p.m., Eat & Meet Lunch Mixer, Nevin Kamath...... Board Member who did a fantastic job building a Clearman’s Galley, 7215 N. Rosemead, Blvd., San Gabriel. new door for our office basement. Judy Huie Mena ...... Board Member Expert craftsman Raymond Thursday, July 16, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Chamber Seminar, Hererra stands by the finished Foreign National Program, Chamber Boardroom, 9050 Las Tu- Franklin Ruedel ...... Board Member project (shown unpainted to nas Drive. better display the work). Phone Jim Walden...... Board Member Thursday, July 16, 5-9 p.m., L.A.’s Largest Mixer, Shrine Audito- Dan Mikolasko Construction at rium, Los Angeles. 626-338-0244 (office) or 626- EX-OFFICIO BOARD MEMBER 716-2273 (cell). You’ll be glad you Councilmember Nanette Fish ...... Liaison for City of TC Monday, July 20, Submission deadline for Temple City Life. did. See the ad, Page 7. [email protected] www.templecitychamber.com JULY • 2015 • TEMPLE CITY LIFE 5 www.templecitychamber.com

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 Funny guy Scott Shimamoto and Past presented by Chamber member Bruce Board Chair Rita Padilla. Wataru of Fanny’s Flowers. Photos by Peter Choi 6 TEMPLE CITY LIFE • JULY • 2015 www.templecitychamber.com [email protected] Why it’s awesome being a dentist, Part II: what, me? So I realize it’s not cool to Being a Dentist.” I shared a story brag and hopefully I’ll avoid about a patient who came in breaking any written or unwrit- and took a chance; investing Making ten local rules or regulations. some significant time, money, Back in January, I wrote a and trust. I’d never met anyone Dentistry Fun piece titled “Why it’s Awesome more comfortable in her own 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 comfort- visit last week. We took some able enough to allow that per- photos, did an interview, and son in the mirror to pursue a best of all, recorded a song Jes- dream. sica surprisingly performed out We provided to Jessica the in our reception area. If you Invisalign orthodontics and guessed Smile, you were right. two beautiful dental implants And I haven’t won a single and Jessica returned enough thing since I brought home the fulfillment to keep Temple City Arcadia Tennis Ladder Cham- Dental Care going for at least pionship back in 1987, but Invisalign orthodontics patient another decade. Jessica traded about a month ago something Jessica and Dr. Jack Von Bulow, in her administrative assistant amazing happened. D.D.S. job for the singing career she Jessica’s case was chosen as My walk-on tune is Lose had always wanted. Jessica has the top North America restor- Yourself by Eminem. The key been singing blues and jazz pro- ative Invisalign case for 2015. lyrics: “...one shot, opportu- fessionally in Hong Kong for In a couple of weeks, I’ll be nity...” And that’s why it’s awe- the last six months and she’ll be presenting Jessica’s case to some being a dentist. Every day staying for at least another half about 2,000 people at the Aria we have opportunities to en- year. Resort in Las Vegas during the gage patients as family and even Jessica stopped by for a brief Invisalign Summit Shoot-out. change lives. Understanding estate planning basics Many new clients first come into my office saying they “want a trust.” What those clients don’t Legal Report know is that a trust is just one of the four essential estate plan- By Tony J. Tyre, Attorney at Law ning documents that most es- The Tyre Agency tate planning attorneys recom- 5703 Temple City Blvd., Temple City. mend to ensure all of the clients’ For more information, phone 626-285-7033 bases are covered. or email [email protected]. Put simply, these four essential documents are: Revocable Living Trust: become incapacitated and what Clients should also bring Moves your property into the powers that person has (e.g., grant deeds or quitclaim deeds trust name to avoid probate Do you want to stay on life sup- for all real property owned. court and allows you to choose port? Do you want to donate Although estate planning is your beneficiaries; organs?). by no means simple, with this Pour-Over Will: Works with In gathering information for basic understanding of the es- the above trust to ensure all your first meeting with an at- tate planning documents and property avoids probate; torney, I ask my new clients to what information is needed to Durable Power of Attorney: bring information on the fol- begin the process, you are now Specifies who you would want lowing two aspects: far ahead of the average new to make financial decisions for People: Who are your ben- estate planning client. you should you become inca- eficiaries? Who do you want to pacitated and what powers you be in charge once you pass or if Tony does not charge for ini- give to that person; you are incapacitated? tial consultations. For more in- Advanced Health Care Di- Things: Your assets. Please formation, please contact Tony at rective: Specifies who you bring a list of all accounts: ac- 5703 Temple City Blvd., 626- would want to make medical count type, account number, 285-7033, or e-mail him at decisions for you should you and institution information. [email protected].

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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

Priscilla Chen, Senior Loan Originator Temple City Animal Hospital skills to practice by helping homebuyers and homeowners find the right options to take good care of them because I do Since 1952 for their mortgage needs. It may be for a care how they feel at the end of the day.” Carol Johannsen- new purchase, a refinance to lower a Certainly, Ms. Chen’s success is par- Crittenden, DVM monthly payment or shorten the exist- tially due to the huge demand in the re- ing loan term, or a cash-out refinance to gion for multilingual professionals in Bruce Carlson, DVM upgrade an existing home, consolidate recent years, but underneath her lan- Neil Bodie, DVM debts, or help children get a college edu- guage facility is a strong background in cation. all areas of mortgage lending, a dedica- Sheeba Thomas, DVM “I enjoy helping people achieve their tion to customer satisfaction, and, per- financial needs and that is why I love haps most of all, a strong personal con- Lisa Nguyen, DVM what I do,” said Ms. Chen. “I love seeing nection to Temple City and the San happy customers and I am committed Gabriel Valley.

Member American Animal Hospital Full Service Family Veterinarians Association Contact So Cal Termite Solutions for Internal Medicine & Surgery Temple City Animal Hospital Spay & Neuter OPEN WEEKDAYS 8 A.M. UNTIL 8 P.M. dealing with termite problems Vaccines OPEN SATURDAYS 9 A.M. UNTIL 5 P.M. Senior Pet Care 5406 N. Rosemead Blvd. (One block south of Broadway) arising from California drought Pocket Pets www.templecityanimalhospital.com Grooming & Boarding 626-287-1173 An aspect of the drought that is not well known is the possibility of termite infesta- tion. When there is heat fol- lowed 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. Subterranean termite swarmers With El Niño conditions predicted this year, it is a great For more information, phone idea to schedule an inspection Glenn Dugger of So Cal Termite by Chamber member So Cal Solutions at 626-221-2391 or e- Termite Solutions. mail [email protected].

So Cal Termite Solutions owner Glenn Dugger is ready to serve you. 8 TEMPLE CITY LIFE • JULY • 2015 www.templecitychamber.com [email protected]

Ken Tcheng, general manager of Sunny Slope Water Com- Ken Tcheng, general manager of Sunny Slope Water Com- From left are Ken Tcheng, general manager of Sunny Slope pany, Annaka Besaw, Temple City High School. pany and Ira Simbulan, Gabrielino High School. Water Company, Brian Bradshaw, Del Mar High School and Principal Lon Sellers. Sunny Slope announces scholarship winners Sunny Slope Water Company announces $500 schol- tion “How Do You Propose Water Conservation Be arship winners for best essays on water conservation Enforced?” Sunny Slope Water Company recently awarded $500 The scholarships for graduating college-bound stu- scholarships to winning essayists answering the ques- dents were awarded to Annaka Besaw of Temple City High School, Brian Bradshaw of Del Mar name, school and the college they plan to attend. Sunny High School and Ira Simbulan of Gabrielino Slope’s Board of Directors reviewed the essays and an- Learn to High School. nounced the winners May 11. Their entries were chosen the best of sub- Among its customers, Sunny Slope Water Com- Play Smarter mitted 400-500 word essays mailed to the pany,1040 El Campo Drive, Pasadena, serves families Basketball company office along with the student’s in Temple City and neighboring San Gabriel. Temple City plans July 10 pet clinic for pet licensing, affordable vaccinations Temple City residents are dog for $7.50. Seniors may only chipping at a fee of $15 per pet. strongly encouraged to bring license one altered dog per The City adopted Title 10 of the their dogs and cats to the City’s household at the discounted Los Angeles County Code annual Rabies Clinic from price. which includes mandatory 6:30-8:30 p.m. July 10 at A dog license is required to spay/neuter and micro-chip- Taught by Richard Marquis: Head Coach, Founder Temple City Park, 9701 Las verify a rabies vaccination (July ping provisions. Internationally known for his ability, Coach Marquis promises that Tunas Drive. 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016) and Dogs must be on a leash and “You cannot find a better class anywhere. We guarantee it.” Community Companion must be valid for an entire li- cats in a carrier at all times dur- To learn more or to enroll your child or teen, please Animal Hospital will provide censing period. ing the clinic. For more infor- phone Coach Richard Marquis today at 626-482-8267. low-cost rabies vaccinations at Also at the clinic the San mation phone the City’s Pub- CLASS LOCATIONS AND TIMES a fee of $5 per immunization. Gabriel Valley Humane Society lic Safety Division at 626-285- Sat. 10 AM-12 PM T.C. Nazarene Church Class As required by state law any will provide inexpensive micro- 7187. 9953 Las Tunas Drive, Temple City, CA 91780 dog over four months old must Sat. 2-4 PM Emmaus Lutheran School Class receive a rabies vaccination. 840 S. Almansor St. and Los Higos in Alhambra The primary shot is valid for Sun. 10 AM – 12 PM San Gabriel Academy Class one year and subsequent shots 8827 East Broadway, San Gabriel, CA 91776 are acceptable for three years. Residents can also purchase Sun. 12:30 PM – 2 PM San Gabriel Academy dog licenses at City Hall dur- The Cream of the Crop Advanced Training ing the clinic. Sun. 2-4 PM San Gabriel Academy Class Licenses for unaltered dogs 8827 East Broadway, San Gabriel, CA 91776 are $60 while altered dogs are [email protected] $20. Seniors ages 65 years or 626-482-8267 www.playsmarterbasketball.com older may license their altered

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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: John Pomeroy From left are Counselor Maria Ioele, Grad Horatio Jesse Vallejo, Board President John Pomeroy, Board Vice President: Vinson Bell Member Kien Tiet, CBO Marianne Sarrail (seated), Board Member Bob Ridley Clerk: Kien C. Tiet Member: Kenneth Knollenberg Member: Robert S. Ridley Student Member: Annaka Besaw

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. 10 TEMPLE CITY LIFE • JULY • 2015 www.templecitychamber.com [email protected] 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, President ...... Calvin Wang Board Member Ken Knollenberg, Chief Business Official Marianne Sarrail, Superintendent Kathy Perini, Vice President ...... Asjia Fulcher Board Member Bob Ridley, and Board Vice-President Vinson Bell

From left are ASB President Janabelle Peng (seated), Honor Speaker YiHsin Cindy Chen.

From left are Honor Speaker YiHsin Cindy Chen, Senior Class President Calvin Wang, Honor Speaker Principal Mary Jo Fosselman King 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 • WWW.TEMPLECITYPHOTOS.COM [email protected] www.templecitychamber.com JULY • 2015 • TEMPLE CITY LIFE 11 THE TCHS CLASS OF 2015

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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 A.S.B. 2015-2016 • Senior Service 2015-2016 Catherine Wei. 12 TEMPLE CITY LIFE • JULY • 2015 www.templecitychamber.com [email protected] Congratulations to the TCHS Class of 2015 Waffa Walid Abu Hajar Hannah Nichol Esparza Darren Le Rene Angelisto Nario Kenny Tang Alexis Desiree Acosta Brian Francisco Espinoza Eric Le Justyce Faith Navarro Kenny Tang Vanessa Alberto Jarquin Daniel Adrian Espinoza Jane Le Desiree Star Negrete Ryan Jonathan Tang Kelli Simone Alvarenga Emily Hu Fan Michael Minh Le* Hildegard Maria Christina Shou I Tang Mirta Refugio Alvarez Beiyi Fang Andrew Victor Lee Newman Katherine D Tao*** Monea Connie Alvarez Penglin Fang Christie Lee Chanel Yee Ng Alyson Thach Pauline Ambriz William H Fang*** Jeffrey H Lee Jason Ng Clinton Thai Brendan Angami Danny Feng Jeffrey R Lee Thomas Hinman Ng Esther Victoria Ti Robert Michael Annas Miguel Alejandro Flores Jerry Lee Nathan Bun Ngoy* Sean Tieu Ashley Alexandra Api** Pablo Angel Flores Madeline Lee Pauline Thanh-Phuong Nguyen* Vanessa To Vanessa Arciga** Kyle Steven Floyd Megan Tang Lee Sharon Huynh Nguyen Rachel Tomason* Aaron Justin Arreola Erica Fong Michelle Lee Thu Tam Nguyen Brandon H Tong Aaron Arriola Kevin Fong Patrick Calvin Lee Tracy Minh-Thu Nguyen Calvin Joe Tong* Robert Arriola III Ngai Keung Fong Ryan Joseph Leung Lee Vienn Nong Diamond Queen Tram Philip Wing Hong Au Nathan Russ Franco Jacob Michael LeGrand Nathaniel Nuguid Brandon Tran Danielle Marie Bacon Kathryn Musetta French Tommy Lei Kaythi Nyein Kenneth Long Tran Samantha Barragan David Fuentes Ricardo Alberto Lemus Diana Paola Ojeda Victoria Thy Tran Deena Basilious Asjia Thuy Fulcher Daniela Leon Aylin Nayeli Orozco Allen Truong Joseph Berry Fangyi Gao Howard Honkyik Leong Kevin Ou Crystal Thao Truong** Annaka Elizabeth Besaw*** Helun Gao Sydney Sara Leong Michelle Ou*** Tiffany WenRu Tsai* Veronica Ann Briones Sonny Gao Alan W Leung Shirley Ouyang ManKit Tsay Phillip Charles Brown Eric Garcia Phyllis Joyce Leung* Ryan Riffey Pallett Eugene Tseng Keeler John Busick Mario Daniel Garcia Rachel Wing Tung Leung* Chelsea Marie Parada Diana Jye An Tu* Jeanette Marie Byer*** Pedro Jr Garcia Jeffrey Kenneth Li* Samantha Rae Peebles Horacio Jesse DeJesus Vallejo Kelsy Alexandra Caal Callum Gartland Joan Wing Yan Li* Janabelle Florence Peng** Melissa Marie Vallejo Anne Cam* Christy Gen Julieann Qiu Yuan Li Sophia Moon Peng Vanessa Wong Van Chloe J Camarena George Ky Getze Kai Yin Li Cassandra Perez Alec Michael Velazquez* ShunKai Cao Alexa Rae Gomez Pookei Li Elizabeth Perez Kaitlyn Mae Victoria Brett Joseph Castro Xiaonan Gong WeinKei Li 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Catherine Wei Louisa Chang Yinghao Han Tony Lim Christopher II Peter Rabine Gary Wen Tzu Wei Chang Zi Yao Han Daniel Lin*** Michael Andrew Ramirez Annemarie Evelyn Werthwein Yun-Chieh Chang* Kalvin He Derek Lin Gabriel Ramos Lauren M West Sing Wan Chau Diego Jose Hernandez Huimin Lin Kevin Ren Nathania Christie Wijaya Benjamin Trinidad Chavez Llizel Hernandez Irene Jiaqi Lin Janelle Monique Rivera Jordan Alyze Wilhelm* David Cristian Chavez David Robert Charles Hill QingSheng Lin Melissa Rivera Caitlyn C Wong Kevin Ernesto Chavez Justin Jone-Yin Ho Serena Grace Lin*** Vincent Pedro Rodriguez Evelyn Crystal Wong Samantha Estefania Chavez Michelle S Ho XinYi Lin Monica Rose Rogers Grant Wing-Chung Wong* Andy H Chek Wen Min Ho Andy Liu Jenny Amanda Romey*** Wesley Wai Le Wong Abby Chen Danielle Shelley Hoague Derry Liu Karina Rose Rosas Dion Kevin Woo* Christine Chen*** Summer Lynne Hofstad Eileen Sarah Liu Alina Ruiz Kelly KitWah Woo Derling Chen Andersen Christian Hosanna Hank Dzu Chi Liu* Nathaniel Akira Ruiz Sarah Wright* Leona Chen*** Diana Hou Justin Hanh Liu Ruby Garcia Ruiz Anita Wu Rebecca C Chen** Janine Ning Hou*** Spencer Liu* Nina Ryann Russak Anna Wu Sally Chen Yuanyang Hou Vivian Liu John Dixter Antillon Salarda Catherine Dang Wu* Wei Chen Kristy Hsi*** Zhong Chang Liu Sabrina Leslie Salas Jacqueline Wu*** YiHsin Chen*** Lili W Hsu Zi Wei Liu Adrian Ruben Salazar Karen Wu Zhaoyin Chen William Chia Hao Hsu Taylor Nicole Lloyd Rico Adrian Salcido Kirelem Luong Wu Zihan Chen Derek Min Htun** Ling Lynn Lo Justin Sam Ming Gigi Wu Charles Cheng Jimmy Zheming Hu Anthony Leon Lopez Jessica Lynn Sams Sabrina Cynthia Wu Chi Yin Cheng Emily Huang*** Lorraine Jiselle Lopez Julia Rose Sandoval Sharon Wu** Jacques Jia Jie Cheng Kevin Huang George Taylor Love Eddie Santiago Vicky Waiky Wu Kam Yin Janice Cheung Shelly Huang Carly Nicole Loveland Nolan Cy Sayphraraj Wendi Wu Brad Truong Chi Stanley Yuan Huang Benjamin Lu Stephanie Jing Shao* Meng Jun Xia Germane 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Shen Franklin Chen Xie Jeffrey Kei Chin Andrew Gerald Hughes Jinyu Lu Wesley Shen Greta Huiling Xiong* Nancy Izumi Chin Justin Hung Jonathan Lu Saher Shenouda Melody Xue* Benjamin Cho Melody Hung Kin Long Lui Andrew Shi Feiyue Yang Keun Pil Choi Heidi Munin Hutayana Austin Alexander Luna Jessie Shi Lusa Wei Jia Yang Sabrina Krystal Choi*** Jacky Van Huynh Andrew M Luu Vincent Sicat Ming Suey Yang Sheldon Lei Choi Kirk Bryan Huynh Kyle Honan Luu Keefer Sih Wenqi Yang David Zhen Chong Truc Thanh Huynh Aaron Ly Min Jung Sim Yohana Tania Yap** Micah Ying Gig Chong John Minoru Ito Huy Thai Ly Fung Lam Sin Deanna Yeh Preston Chong Omar Jalal Jaber Irving W Ly Sierra Rochelle Singer Kristy Tsz Ying Yeung* Priscilla Pei-Tze Chong Kathryn James Jacqueline Wu Ly Sulabh Swaroop Singhal* Anthony Nico Yim Harry Chow Dmitri Christian Jativa Eric Ma Timothy Cheuk-Yen Siu Sarah Yin Karen Ka Chow*** Julianna Nicole Jaynes** JingXin Ma Mary Eileen Smith Cynthia Yong Crystal Choy* Tiffanie Jie Scott Alexander Miriam Malak Soliman Xin You Connor J Chu Mathew L Johnson Mansripattanakul Andrew J Song*** Melanie Deseree Young Keenan Wai Kuen Chu Aldo Ulises Juarez Lian Grace Mar Vivian Yi Mei Song Kareem Mahmoud Yousef Christopher Dean G Chua Gabriel Damion Juarez Justin Omar Masri Brian Tik-Hang Soong Brian Yu Lonnie Yee Chung** Bryant Kimbo Jung Tiffany Amber Maxwell Justine Adriana Soto Callie Yu* Kelvin Xiang Chuong Michelle E C Kamal* Sean Michael McDonald Joshua Speakes Elizabeth Heejin Yu Desirrei Chyan Gwendolyn Rose Kikkert John Wilford McGavin Val Tristan Steinorth Jun Jie Yu Ashley Kendall Cruz Makeila A Klementich Carolyn Alissa McKendrick Aziza Nalo Stewart Xu Shao Yu Genesis Johana Cruz Ricky Ko Tiffany Medina Emily Stoker* Ryan M Yung Siwen Cui Joshua William Kok Anthony Ray Mejia Eddie Su Hugh Zhang Daniel Steven Davalos Sara Emiko Kubo Daniel Mejia Yueqi Su* Jun Zhang* Victor Miguel Dawahare Arsheeta Kumar*** Jeanetta Dwi Vidra Meliala* Liborio Jesus Suarez LuYue Zhang Miguel Angel De Leon Alyssa Miyuki Kumashiro YuXuan Men Alexander Sun Meihua Zhang Michael Del Carmen Alvin C Kuo Halberth Mendez Di Sun Shuqing Zhang Tristan Christopher Del Giudice Clayton Kwok Eduardo Mendizabal Luna Yilin Sun Si-Chao Zhang John Jerome Delacroix Ashley Meilynn La Robert Michael Mendoza Calvin Sy Yuan Yuan Zhang Britney Diep Brandon Taylor Lam Jiaqi Miao Angelica J Sze ZuHao Zhang Caroline M Diep Bryan Lam* Franceska Catarina Millanponce Han Hillary Gia Ta** Mary Yuemei Zhao*** James John Dikousman Henry Hoa Lam Kevin Kenichi Miyashita Kristin Takasugi* Yue Zhao Hanxue Ding Mitchell Bowman Lam Ashlyn Mok Sara Gabrielle Talamantes Alejandro Zhou Zhu Yulian Dong Tiffany Lam* Andrew Harutun Mooradian Chak Kwan Tan Rui Zhu Teresa Frances Driver Sean Lamb Brienna A Morales Jessica Tan Shengda Zhu Xiao Yang Du Mingxi Lan Casey Jasmine Morales Michelle MiXue Tan ShiYuan Zhu Fei Duan Chanson Don Oblimar Langit Jimmy Kiyoto Morinaga Ryan Matthew Tan Patricia Nanette Dull*** Elliott Yi Tak Lao Anna Louise Mulraney Ashley Madeline Tang* *CSF Gold Cord Erick Francisco Echevarria Austin K Lau Xavier Danny Murillo Bonnie Tang **Honor Society Silver Cord Ali Ahmed Elhawary Sabrina Ka-Yan Law Elijah Jung-Nam Myung Chonghao Tang ***Both CSF and Honor Society [email protected] www.templecitychamber.com JULY • 2015 • TEMPLE CITY LIFE 13 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 Neighbor- hood Watch leader Lucy Liou.

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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 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 Next Neighborhood Watch meeting set for July 16 in Area 7 TB Placement • Treadmill / Stress Test The next neighborhood watch meeting is from 5:30-7:30 p.m., July 16, in Area 7, at La Most Insurance plans accepted including Medical, Medicare, Rosa School. Fresh-made soft tacos and beverages are provided for everyone. To receive HMOs, PPOs, and Covered California Health Plans. the latest crime prevention tips, alerts, announcements, and news directly from Temple Low cost services are available for the uninsured. Sheriff’s Station, register to their Nixle account at www.nixle.com, follow them on Twit- SERVING TEMPLE CITY AND NEIGHBORING COMMUNITIES ter @TEMLASD, and like them on Facebook / TempleSheriffsStation. You can also visit 330 W. Las Tunas Dr., Suite 1, San Gabriel CA 91776 the City’s Web site: www.ci.temple-city.ca.us/204/Neighborhood-Watch, or phone the City’s www.dreamweavermedicalassociates.com Fax 626-284-3307 Public Safety Division, 626-285-2171. * STATE FUNDED QUALIFICATION REQUIRED Celebrate Independence with a meal out El Ruizenor Grill 5818 Temple City Blvd. • 626-286-8763 at one of these The Hat 5505 Rosemead Blvd. 15% fine patriotic Temple City, CA 91780 off 626-292-1000 LIMIT ONE AD HONORED PER TABLE PER VISIT restaurants with this ad EXPIRES 8-31-2015

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UR SPACE CAFE COFFEE • TEA • LIFE 626-237-1033 9619 LAS TUNAS DRIVE • TEMPLE CITY Breakfast & Dinner 14 TEMPLE CITY LIFE • JULY • 2015 www.templecitychamber.com [email protected] Training programs prepare youth for high school sports By Coach Richard Marquis Some years ago my son, Ri- school coach at Mark Keppel High School for several Play Smarter Basketball chard Jr., played for me on his years and as a coach I always felt really bad when we As a basketball coach who has worked with NBA high school varsity basketball had to cut the kids due to lack of proper previous train- professionals, varsity athletes, and kids who just enjoy team at El Monte’s Arroyo ing. the game, the No. 1 question I’m asked is how to help High School. (I also raised a Here in the San Gabriel Valley region, there are sev- your child get to the next level of their personal devel- couple of athletic daughters as eral very good training or development programs that opment. well.) can help boys and girls prepare for their junior and se- In our Play Smarter Youth Basketball Development Today the game of basket- nior high school days of tryouts and the road ahead of Training Class program in Temple City, San Gabriel, ball has grown and made some them in the sport of basketball. and Alhambra we get a lot of parents wanting to place big changes, making it much The local Parks and Recreation and YMCA programs their boy or girl into one of our local classes as a seven harder to play on any of the are good places to begin, but when your child shows a or eighth grader, in some cases with little or not enough more competitive high school stronger interest in the sport around age 9 -11, find a previous team training, because their child wants to try teams in and around the San Coach Marquis stronger development training program like our Play out for their local junior or high school team. Gabriel Valley area. I was also the boys and girls high CONTINUED ON PAGE 20 Temple City artist Min W selected for state art exhibit Local artist Min W of Min W four outstanding female artists Fine Art & School was nomi- for the 1999 annual Provincial nated and selected as the local Art Gallery Exhibit in artist June 1 to represent Sena- Shenzhen, China, Min W has tor Ed Hernandez District for received honors and awards for the 2015-2106 California State her work in the United States, Senate Contemporary Art Col- England and China. lection Exhibit. As a diversified and detail The CA State Senate Con- artist, Min W has created paint- temporary Art Collection will ings of a wide realm of subject be on display at Legislative Cau- matter, styles and impressions. cus rooms near the Senate The “On the Hunt” of a great Chambers and the Senate Ser- white shark is one example of geant-At-Arms office at the her contemporary style impres- State Capital in Sacramento, sion paintings and was selected Min W. “On the Hunt,” a great white shark, was selected for the California exhibit. CA. for the California exhibit. The exhibit will last for ap- Born in China, Min W, im- sociation,” she shares her pas- Contact Min W regarding gallery, Min W Fine Art & proximately 18 months and a migrated to the United States in sion for art by teaching students information for art lessons, School, 9908 Las Tunas Drive, collection catalogue is also pro- 2008 and became a naturalized at her Temple City gallery for originals or signed digital re- Unit A, Temple City or duced to highlight the artists citizen in 2012. which she has received numer- productions on canvas or pa- www.fineartamerica.com/profiles/ selected during this exhibit pe- A member of the “Monrovia ous instructor awards including per and special request com- min-wang.html. Her Web site is: riod. Association of Fine Arts” and the Chinese National Teachers missioned paintings. Min W www.MinW-FineArt.com. Since being selected as one of the “San Gabriel Fine Arts As- Award. paintings can be found at her Your Community Christian Churches Welcome You

PAID ADVERTISEMENT Faith United Methodist Church First Baptist Church of TC Behold, Pastor Matthew Chong Jim Walden, Senior Pastor 5957 Golden West Ave. 6019 Baldwin Ave. • Temple City, CA 91780 I have engraved Temple City, CA 91780 626-286-3125 626-286-3129 web site: www.templecitybaptist.org you on the palms 10 a.m. Worship Service in Mandarin e-mail: [email protected] 11:30 a.m. Praise service in English [email protected] of my hand. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Isaiah 49:16 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 Rev. David Palmer, Pastor Charles Lin, Senior Pastor Office 626-287-0968 5957 N. Golden West Ave. 9953 Las Tunas Drive, CA 91780 Sunday Worship: Temple City, CA 91780 626-285-3832 8:30 a.m. Traditional worship 626-286-3129 www.go2icon.org Bible Study - Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 8:45 a.m. • Worship 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m. (English; Mandarin) web site: www.firstlutherantc.org E-mail: [email protected] Wednesday Youth Night: 7:00 p.m. (English) e-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Friday Youth Night: 7:30 p.m. Website: www.templecityumc.org (Mandarin) www.myhym.org New Hope Church (PCUSA) San Gabriel Mission Catholic Church San Gabriel Community Church David Pak, Pastor Fr. Bruce Wellems, CMF, Pastor Steve Balentine, Senior Pastor Mariko Yanagihara, Associate Pastor 428 South Mission Dr., San Gabriel 91776 117 N. Pine St., San Gabriel 700 S. Rosemead Blvd. 626-457-3035 –– www.sangabrielmissionchurch.org 626-287-0486 Pasadena, CA 91107-5613 Weekday Masses www.sgucandcs.org 449-8644 (English) • 577-0191 (Korean) 6:30 a.m. (Eng.), Noon (Eng.), 6:30 p.m. (Spanish) [email protected] Sunday Worship: 9 a.m. Saturday Masses (English) – 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Sunday School: 10:45 a.m. Korean Web Site: nhcpcusa.org Sunday Masses: (English) 7 a.m., 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:15 Sunday: 8 a.m. • 11:15 a.m. Korean Worship Wed. Bible Study, 7 p.m. a.m., 5 p.m.; (Spanish) 9:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 7 p.m.; Wednesday Night Youth Program, Jr. & Sr. High, 7 p.m. 9:30 a.m./ 1:30 p.m. English Worship (Vietnamese) 3 p.m. St. Luke Catholic Church Sunrise Community Church Temple City Christian Church Fr. Mark A. Strader, Pastor Nondenominational: Conservative Christian (Disciples of Christ) 5605 Cloverly Ave. Andrew Kikkert, Pastor Dr. Bryce Gayhart, Pastor 626-291-5900 9642 E. Live Oak Ave. • 626-287-6120 9723 Garibaldi Ave (at Golden West) www.stluketemplecity.org Sunday Worship: 8:45 a.m. 626-286-0581 Sunday Masses: 6:30, 8, 10,12, 5:30 p.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. e-mail: [email protected]. Saturday Evening Mass: 5:30 p.m. Friday Game Night 7 p.m. - 1st and 3rd Fridays Pastor’s Class 9:10 a.m. Weekday Masses: M-W-F 6:30 a.m T-Th 9:00 a.m. Friday Night Fellowship 6:30 p.m. - 2nd and 4th Fridays Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Temple City Church of Christ Valley Community Church Westminster Presbyterian Church Jonathan Hinckley, Minister Pastor Gary Clouse Charles Castles, Pastor 5272 Sereno Dr., Temple City 3039 Santa Anita Ave., El Monte, Ca 91733 9642 Live Oak Ave. 626-286-6676 626-443-3063 626-287-1987 Sunday Bible Class 9:30 a.m. www.myvcc.org [email protected] • www.tc-presbyterian.org Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Friday Spanish Service 7:30 p.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. All Children Welcome Sunday Worship Service 9 a.m. & 11 a.m. All Children Welcome • Nursery • Children's Church Nursery Wednesday Worship Service 7 p.m. Bible Studies on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Spanish Translation Available (11 a.m. service only) Phone for information. [email protected] www.templecitychamber.com JULY • 2015 • TEMPLE CITY LIFE 15 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. Air Force Coast Guard Nathan Alfano Eric Conway Mark Andrews Patrick J. Horton Susie Andrews David & Dee Sasse Kevin Bateman Marines Shane Berger Nicholas Breniser Francisco Acevedo Philip Bridge Steven D. Acevedo Anthony Cambonga Garrett Aguirre Steven Chicca John Andress Brenda Comstock Brent Anglin Edward Lee Connors Arthur R. Baker III Jacqueline Crider Jason Bestpitch Mark D. Curry Milton Cabrera Kimberly Diehl H. Joseph Camerano, Jr. Jose Flores Aaron Cardenas Beau Gardner James Cardenas Steven Groesz Justin Chavez James M. Haller Robbie Coleman From left are Lyle Umenhoffer, Bob Marston, Mayor Tom Chavez and Larry Stevens, a tail gunner on a B- James Herndon Stacey Cortez Catherine Hight (Reserve) Amos Deines 17 in World War II. PHOTO BY JERRY JAMBAZIAN, WWW.TEMPLECITYPHOTOS.COM Brett Hommerson James Earhart John Janis Dakota Erickson Daniel Jimenez Nicole Faraci Lyle Umenhoffer describes terror from Andrew Katz Steven Ferrara Geoffrey C. Lewis John Paul Flores Steven X. Li Nicholas Gary George Lopez Derek W. Goodwin 1945 sinking of USS Indianapolis Shaun Loveless Evan Guyant David Lucero Joshua N. Harris Jason Macy CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Stacey J. Harris Joseph Maier Brett Alan Hascall Deciding to enlist rather than be USS Indianapolis Jeremiah J. Polk Jakob Hight drafted into the Army, young Christopher Porter David C. Hill Nicholas Richards Umenhoffer joined the U.S. Navy Noah Hillbruner Liezl-Anne Sarte Delbert Kelley and after 21 days of boot camp was Holly Seltman Ben Kirby assigned to the USS Indianapolis. Henry Ten Napel Tracy Kirby Ulbert Tugung As part of the crew, he saw action Jonathan Kline Christine A. Van Der Paul Jesse L. Klotz in the Pacific theater including the Adam G. Villalobos Clint W. Kuhn Aleutian Islands campaign, the in- Kelvin Wong Neil LaSala vasion of the Gilbert islands, and the Army Richard Landeros Michael R. Acosta Jordan L. Law Battle of the Philippine Sea. Jeremy Albright William T. Lehre The Indianapolis joined Vice Ad- Jesse Aldana Charles Liu miral Marc A. Mitscher’s fast carrier Robert Arceo Brian Lo Melissa Arellano James M. Loiacano Jr. task force attacking Tokyo to cover the landings with other survivors. Now they were down to 10- Kyle Aspaturian Joey L. Luna on Iwo Jima and Mr. Umenhoffer described sur- 12 in their group. Kevin Banks Tony Mannarelli viving the bomb attack by a Japanese pilot on Eas- On the fourth day, still no rescue as more survi- Justin Beam Kevin C. Manning Erine Beck Brent Marston ter Sunday morning. vors were lost to hypothermia, dehydration, salt Noah J. Beltran John Martorana The Japanese pilot dropped his bomb directly poisoning and shark attacks, while some killed Nicolette Bernini Nicole L. McCartney on the ship’s deck, going through the deck, mess themselves or other survivors in various states of Stephen Bernini Steven G. McMurray Leon T. Butler Shawn Opal hall, berthing compartment, and fuel tanks before delirium and hallucinations. Brenden Byrnes Wesley Pack crashing through the keel and exploding in the On the fifth day, Lt. Wilbur Gwinn and copilot Jose Caoili IV Stephen Paletta water underneath. Lt. Warren Colwell were on a routine patrol flight Colin D. Care Thomas Paletta Xavier Cassal Wyatt A. Reneer The concussion blew two gaping holes in the in a PV-1 Ventura looking for submarine oil slicks Maria F. Chatfield Glen Reukema keel which flooded nearby compartments and left to identify where to drop the depth charges when Mark Y. Ching Jason Reukema Nellie Claros a hole the size of two Mac trucks. Under her own they spotted the men adrift and dropped a life raft Jonathan Rush Matt Deurmeier Alfonso Salazar power, she made it back to Mare Island for repairs and a radio transmitter. Leonardo D. Garcia Stephen Sanderson and was given a special assignment. All air and surface units capable of rescue were Nathanael Gonzalez Jerad Speral Robert Good On 30 July 1945, after delivering parts for the dispatched to the scene at once. A PBY Catalina Elizabeth R. Stauffer Louie Guan Leo Tjoakro Dan Hart first atomic bomb to the United States air base at seaplane piloted by Lt. Adrian Marks responded. Michael Turrell Jose Herrera Cheri Wood-Anciaux Tinian, the USS Indianapolis was torpedoed by the While dropping rafts and supplies for three D. Jeff Hudson Ryan Ynzunza Imperial Japanese Navy submarine I-58, sinking hours, Marks witnessed men being attacked by Tom Iarossi Robert Ynzunza Cherrie Kean in 12 minutes. Of 1,196 crewmen aboard, only 317 sharks and, disobeying standing orders, landed on Keith C. Yount Sung Min Kim survived. the open sea. He began taxiing to pick up the strag- Christopher Kline National Guard Mr. Umenhoffer recounted how, just after watch glers and lone swimmers who were at the greatest James A. Konoske Christopher B. Parson on that night, around midnight, he went to the aft risk of shark attack and radioed for immediate as- Bryan Law Kelly Porter Carolyn LeBerthon of the ship to sleep. At 12:12 a.m., he heard and sistance. Philip Lee Navy felt the first explosion. He jumped up and put his Umenhoffer and two others in his “pod” were Carol A. Lima Thomas H. Allen clothes on. passed by twice until they were finally pulled into Denise Lloyd Brett Alt Abraham Lopez Matthew A. Arroyo The first torpedo blew off the bow. The second the plane and thrown into the back. Although the Darlene Luevano Darren Brown torpedo hit the ammunition and fuel on the port plane was full, Lt. Marks instructed Umenhoffer Lorenzo Luevano Daniel Chavez side. As the fire spread to the front of the ship, Sea- and other men to climb out the hatch and onto the Sean M. Meehan Eric Coker Kareem Meleika Jeremy Collett man Umenhoffer took his position on the side of wings so he could pick up more men. Larry P. Mullaly Justin Downer the ship to wait for orders. Umenhoffer recalled thinking this was crazy, but Greg Neaderbaomer Cynthia Nash Gantt Suddenly, the ship rolled to the starboard side, he and the planeload of men successfully arrived Andrew E. Nervo Lisa M. Gunn Nam Hoang Nguyen Kevin Haynes throwing Umenhoffer across the deck. He hit a to the hospital ship, the USS Tranquility. Nicolette O’Connor Rogelio Hermosillo hatch which tore up his leg and threw him into the The Navy Command had no knowledge of the Matthew Oberlander Shanee Hermosillo Dominic Oro water. Indianapolis’ sinking until the survivors were spot- Tori James David Pepper Dustin N. Klotz Some 300 of the 1,196 crewmen went down with ted. Of the 880 who survived the sinking, only 321 Alex Kuzma Perenishko Adrien Yi Qian Li the ship. Approximately 900 found themselves men came out of the water alive; 317 ultimately Robert E. Percy Kelvin Li James Pritchet adrift in the water with a fortunate few in life boats. survived. Marks and his crew rescued 58 of those Juan Gabriel Magni Robert Aaron Pugh F. Spencer Major The ship sank in 12 minutes, spewing gallons survivors. The Discovery Channel stated in Shark David Rivas Erick Markman of toxic fuel into the sea and coating the men in Week episodes “Ocean of Fear” that the Indianapo- Martin J. Rodela David Martinez Christopher Schulze Brian R. Meaden sticky, black goo. It was four hours before there was lis sinking resulted in the most shark attacks on Scott Shepro Ariana J. Medina Debra Sinnott any light to see what was going on. Once it was humans in history. Jennifer Northcutt Michael Sinnott Eugene Parra light, the men started swimming towards each After his military service, Mr. Umenhoffer en- Danny Stacey Guy Rauterkranz other. joyed a career in the Street Department, eventually Matthew Steyart * KIA Jennifer Rautenkranz Then the alarm for sharks sounded. becoming a welder and heavy equipment operator Robert Thomas Steyart Clayton Taylor Robb Rudluff The first night, the groups joined their floats in the Pasadena area. He retired in 1986 after 40 Mark Tsunokai Stuart Saxon together to make a ring, putting the injured in the years with the company. He has a daughter and S. Brian Ulmer Andrew Strople Christopher Sweet middle to protect them from the sharks. three grandsons. His wife passed away in August Henry Valenzuela Atanasio Viera Michael Terrenal The second day was the beginning of halluci- three years ago. Christopher Waller Moises A Villegas nations and great thirst. During the meeting, a representative of the now Frank Wang David Viray Bradley E. Welsster II Kevin White Third day still no rescue. Like others adrift in defunct Temple City Pony League association pre- Robert M. Winovitch Leo E. Wright II the ocean, Umenhoffer had formed a floating “pod” sented the Blue Star program a check for $2,000. Jacque Wood-Kornelas [email protected] www.templecitychamber.com 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 new- est elementary school on May 21. Students at Oasis Trilingual Community School are taught in English, Spanish and Man- darin. Following the ribbon cut- ting, Head of School Tamara Hernandez led a brief tour of the classrooms. Aft erwards, guests and parents had lunch while enjoying entertainment Above, left to right, Chamber President Peter Choi, Oasis Operations Director Harry from the students, including Rolston, Henry Lo (offi ce of Assemblymember Ed Chau), Matthew Hovsepian (offi ce songs in Spanish and Manda- of Rep. Judy Chu), Brian Mejia (offi ce of LA County Supervisor Michael Antonovich, rin, as well as delightful mu- Mayor Tom Chavez, Oasis Head of School Tamara Hernandez, City Councilmember sic from Ernie Dirksen. For Cynthia Sternquist, City Councilmember Nanette Fish, Chamber Board Chair Jane more information about their Chavez, Past Board Chair Rita Padilla, Clay Arick (offi ce of State Senator Dr. Ed summer and regular session Hernandez) programs, e-mail info@oasis- Bottom left: President Choi and (?) compare Oasis and Hogwarts. trilingualschool.org, phone 626-285-8262 or visit www.oa- Bottom right: Head of School Tamara Hernandez shares the school’s teaching philoso- sistrilingualschool.org. phy during her tour of the school classrooms. Photos by Phuong Mac

SEARCH Educational Day Care TC High School Edith Schwartz, Director Associated Student Body 8718 Wenden St. Gayle Schaffer San Gabriel, CA 91775 9501 E. Lemon Tel: 626-286-4158 626-548-5040 Cell: 626-688-5976 TC Schools Foundation [email protected] Kathy Chambers St. Luke Catholic School (TK-8) 9700 Las Tunas Dr. Yvette Jefferys, Principal 626-548-5000 5521 N. Cloverly Ave. TC Unified School District 626-291-5959 9700 Las Tunas Dr. Fax 626-285-5367 626-548-5000 www.stluketemplecity.org [email protected] • www.tcusd.net

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Planet Preschool Apex Education Center Judy Huie Mena Wai Lai 4977 Santa Anita Ave. 5570 North Rosemead Blvd. 626-279-5482 626-287-2022 [email protected] [email protected] Playfactory Preschool Ark Christian Academy, Inc. Cyndi Halton Grace Wu, Director 9723 Garibaldi 6539 Rosemead Blvd. 626-285-9223 San Gabriel 91775 Sonshine House Preschool 626-287-8321 9141 Broadway California Institute of Temple city, CA 91780 Advanced Management 626-285-3380 Lauri Kreitner-Director Jennie Ta [email protected] 9550 Flair Dr. 500 El Monte, CA 91731 TC Christian Preschool 626-350-1500 Carol Burns [email protected] 6019 Baldwin Ave. www.gociam.com 626-286-0042 CHOICESS DENTAL OFFICES Joe Donofrio Terrance Fong, D.D.S. 348 East Foothill Blvd. Arcadia 91006 9909 Las Tunas Dr. 626-359-3300 626-286-7151 www.choicess.com Lad Family Dentistry [email protected] Chiman Lad, D.D.S. Dr. Doug Sears Sunjay Lad, D.D.S. Learning Center 5813 Temple City Blvd. Stephen Edo 626-287-4094 9229 Pentland www.drlad.com 626-548-5000 Tai Mao, DDS. Inc Medtor, Inc. 9925 Las Tunas Dr. 1055 E. Colorado Blvd. 626-286-3033 Suite 500 Robert Shima, D.D.S. Pasadena, CA 91106 9929 Las Tunas Dr. (626) 240-4689 626-285-4577 [email protected] San Gabriel Valley Min W. Fine Art & School Family Dental Group Min Wang Joseph Rosenberg, DDS 9908 Las Tunas Dr. Unit A 6503 N. Rosemead Blvd. 626-642-5783 San Gabriel 91775 [email protected] 626-286-2156 Oasis Trilingual School TC Dental Care Tamara Hernandez Jack Von Bulow, D.D.S. 5957 Golden West Ave 9929 Las Tunas Dr. [email protected] 626-285-3161 www.oasistrilingualschool.org [email protected] 626-285-8262 www.templecitydental.com Pacific Friends School Kellie McKinley E 6210 Temple City Blvd. EDUCATION 626-287-6880 Alpha Science San Gabriel Christian School Educational Institute and Community Church 9465 Las Tunas Dr. Kristen Halverson 626-614-0931 117 N. Pine San Gabriel 91775 626-287-0486 18 Temple City Life • July • 2015 www.templecitychamber.com [email protected] TEMPLE CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUYER’S GUIDE CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE Morgan Stanley HEATING MEDICAL SERVICES San Gabriel Valley ELDER CARE Gabriel Lynn, Financial Advisor AIR CONDITIONING American Medical Response Economic Partnership Sincere Care Services, Inc. 301 N. Lake Ave., Penthouse Suite Air-Tro, Inc. (Cooling-Heating) Alex Mendoza 4900 Rivergrade Road Ste. B130 747 N. Lake Ave. Ste. D Pasadena, CA 91101 John Helbing 5257 North Vincent Ave. Irwindale, CA 91706 Pasadena 91104 TEL: 626-683-4611 1630 Myrtle Ave. Irwindale, CA 91706 626-856-3400 626-398-2098 FAX: 626-449-7121 Monrovia 91016 626-633-4600 626-856-5115 [email protected] [email protected] 626-357-5311 [email protected] Dreamweaver www.valleyconnect.com EMPLOYMENT FLORISTS Connor Air Wayne Connor Medical Associates TCHS Vocal Arts Boosters CHOICESS Fanny’s Flowers 4931 N. Encinita Dr. Francisco Rodriguez 9501 E. Lemon Joe Donofrio Bruce Wataru, Fanny Wataru 626-286-3157 330 West Las Tunas Dr. Ste. 1 626-548-5053 348 East Foothill Blvd. 5947 Oak Ave. www.Connorair.com San Gabriel, CA 91776 TC Schools Foundation Arcadia 91006 626-287-1653 626-284-3300 Nadine Wittry 626-359-3300 HOME IMPROVEMENT G [email protected] 9700 Las Tunas Dr. www.choicess.com Agosta Plumbing & Heating www.dreamweavermedicalassociates.com 626-548-5000 [email protected] GROCERY SUPERMARKETS Bob Agosta Health Care Partners NOTARY Super A Foods 5929 N. Oak Ave. ENTERTAINMENT & MUSIC 626-286-9500 9810 Las Tunas Dr. Irwindale Event Center Richard Harb 626-309-7600 Franklin J. Ruedel, EA, Corp. Air-Tro, Inc. (Cooling-Heating) Franklin J. Ruedel Bob Klein 5595 Rosemead Blvd. Methodist Hospital - Arcadia 626-286-9662 500 Speedway Drive 626-248-0383 John Helbing 300 W. Huntington Dr. Fax 626-285-2107 Irwindale, CA 91706 1630 Myrtle Ave. Valu-Mart Arcadia 91006 [email protected] 626-358-1100 Monrovia 91016 Korey Khaledi 626-357-5311 626-445-4441 626-357-4227 6340 N. Rosemead Blvd. O [email protected] Modern Lighting MORTGAGE CO. 626-291-5969 OPTOMETRY www.irwindalespeedway.com Mike Kowalski California Consumer Lending H 9034 Las Tunas Dr. T. M. Studios Vivian Chan and Michael Ly Bright iCare Optometry HEALTH & WELLNESS 626-286-7462 Mobil D.J. Service & Entertainment 9124 Las Tunas Dr. 5810 Temple City Blvd. 626-286-3715 Cheers Alano Club HOTELS 626-281-2030 Lin Chiao F AA & Related 12 Step Meeting Hilton San Gabriel vivian.chan@cclfi nance.com 626-287-9725 5934 Temple City Blvd. michael.ly@cclfi nance.com 626-287-9727 – Fax FINANCIAL PLANNING Juli Costanzo [email protected] EH Financial Group, Inc. 626-286-9975 225 West Valley Blvd. MORTUARY [email protected] TC Square Optometry Emmy Hernandez San Gabriel 91776 Pierce Brothers www.cheersalanoclub.org Paulina Han, O.D. 419 S. Mission Dr. 626-270-2700 Turner & Stevens [email protected] 5803 N. Rosemead Blvd. San Gabriel 91776 PHONE THE CHAMBER Eric B. DuBois 626-943-8833 Holiday Inn Express Pasadena 1136 E. Las Tunas Dr. 626-287-8505 626-286-3101 3500 E. Colorado Blvd. San Gabriel, Ca. 91775 Derek Tong, O.D. Pasadena, 91107 626-287-0595 Center for Vision Development 626-792-1363 MUSEUM Optometry I 2700 E. Foothill Blvd. Ste. 207 San Gabriel Mission Pasadena 91107 IMPORT/EXPORT Fr. Bruce Wellems, CMF, Pastor Ni-Star Worldwide, Inc. 626-578-9685 4285 Mission Dr. www.tongvision.com 951 Arcadia Ave. San Gabriel 91776 San Gabriel, CA 91775 626-457-3035 P Joanne Zhang www.sangabrielmission.org 626-286-9877 Temple City PEST CONTROL 626-237-0180 Fax So Cal Termite Solutions [email protected] Historical Museum Glenn Dugger 5954 Kauffman Ave. INSURANCE, State License PR5524 FINANCIAL ADVISOR 626-451-0833 Open 12-3 p.m. on 626-221-2391 Holtzen & Bauermeister 1st and 3rd Sundays each month [email protected] Insurance N PET BOARDING Daniel Holtzen Heavenly Pet Resort, Inc. 455 North El Molino Ave NEWSPAPERS & MAGAZINES Gloria Landaverde Pasadena, CA 91101-1403 Mid Valley News 5011 Encinita 626-574-1480 Clarke Moseley 626-285-4441 www.holtzeninsurance.com 11401 Valley Blvd. Ste. 200B www.heavenlypetresort.com The Tyre Agency Life-Medi- El Monte 91731 PET CARE cal-Small Group-Individual 626 443-1753 or 626-452-9566 Heavenly Pet Resort, Inc. Tony J. Tyre [email protected] Gloria Landaverde 5703 Temple City Blvd. Temple City Life 5011 Encinita 626-285-7033 TC Chamber of Commerce 626-285-4441 www.tyreinsuranceagency.com Peter Choi www.heavenlypetresort.com INTERNET SERVICES 9050 Las Tunas Dr. [email protected] Spectrum Business 626-286-3101 San Gabriel Valley 4781 Irwindale Ave [email protected] Irwindale, CA 91706 www.templecitychamber.org Humane Society Pat Brayer T-626-430-3369 NONPROFIT C-626-926-7805 851 East Grand Ave. [email protected] American Cancer Society San Gabriel 91776 Relay for Life 626-286-1159 J 50 N. Hill Ave. Ste 200 Fax: 626-286-3165 JEWELRY Pasadena, CA 91106 [email protected] Cal’s Jewelers Lauren Worsley TC Animal Hospital Eddie Cebrowski Asian Youth Center (AYC) Bruce Carlson, DVM Carol Johannsen-Crittenden, DVM 5824 Temple City Blvd. 100 West Clary Ave. Neil Bodie, DVM 626-286-7474 San Gabriel, CA 91776 Sheeba Thomas, DVM Embellished Charms Kevin Lian TTEMPLEEMPLE CCITYITY PPRE-SCHOOLSRE-SCHOOLS Lisa Nguyen,DVM Carol Burton, Owner/Designer 626-309-0622 5406 Rosemead Blvd. 10406 Miloann Street 626-309-0717 - Fax San Gabriel 91775 626-278-5460 [email protected] 626-287-1173 [email protected] www.asianyouthcenter.org Blue Star Program PHOTOGRAPHY L GP Wedding & Photo Studio LAMPS, LIGHTING, SHADES Sharon Johnson 626-285-5852 Herbert Chan Modern Lighting 9636 Las Tunas Dr. Mike Kowalski CHOICESS 626-284-8961 348 East Foothill Blvd. 9030-40 Las Tunas Dr. PHYSICIANS 626-286-7462 Arcadia 91006 626-359-3300 Dreamweaver Joe Donofrio Medical Associates LOANS AND MORTGAGE www.choicess.com Dr. Francisco Rodriguez PrimeLending [email protected] 330 West Las Tunas Dr. Ste. 1 Friends of the TC Library San Gabriel, CA 91776 Priscilla Chen 626-286-3300 (Senior Loan Originator) Manuir Bhatti [email protected] 124 N. Glendora Ave #101 626-285-2137 www.dreamweavermedicalassociates.com Glendora, CA 91741 [email protected] Health Care Partners 626-625-2572 Historical Society 9810 Las Tunas Dr. 866-778-4536 (fax) of TC and Museum 626-309-7600 [email protected]/pchen 5954 Kauffman Ave. M 626-451-0833 PLUMBING Managed Career Agosta Plumbing & Heating MARTIAL ARTS Solutions, Inc. 5929 Oak Ave. S.K. Tae Kwon Do School Frank Chong 626-286-9500 9569 Las Tunas Dr. 2550 West Main St. Gorham Plumbing 626-286-6500 Alhambra 91801 5812 Temple City Blvd. 417 [email protected] 626-284-9715 John Gorham www.sktaekwondo.com San Gabriel Japanese 626-625-5205 Community & Cultural Center PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 5019 Encinita CALAC Investments TO HAVE YOUR 626-286-9850 Susan Lew BUSINESS LISTED, (858) 565-8333 PHONE 626-286-3101 Unless otherwise indicated, all business directory addresses are for: Temple City, CA 91780 [email protected] www.templecitychamber.com July • 2015 • Temple City Life 19 TEMPLE CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUYER’S GUIDE SPORTS Golden State Water Company TC Amateur 110 E. Live Oak Temple City schools make the grade Softball Association Arcadia 91006 ceived a Science, Technolo- Schools are recognized by Margaret Healy 626-446-5176 Schools earn P.O. Box 931 The Gas Company gy, Engineering, and Math the business community for 909-720-3841 800-427-2200 Honor Roll status (STEM) Honor Roll Award. consistent high student aca- JAL Tennis www.socalgas.com demic achievement and a sig- Joselito Lasin Southern California Edison Th e Temple City Unifi ed Emperor and Oak focus on P.O. Box 556 800-655-4555 School District is honored subjects to help student gain nifi cant reduction in achieve- 626-789-6453 www.edison.com to announce that all tradi- the skills required to suc- ment gaps among student Play Smarter Basketball Classes Sunnyslope Water Company tional schools in the District ceed in today’s challenging populations. Richard Marquis 1040 El Campo Dr. 626-482-8267 Pasadena 91007 have received 2014 California world, including the ability to Using data, CBEE identi- [email protected] 626-287-5238 Business for Education Excel- think critically, solve complex fi es and honors the highest www.playsmarterclasses.com V lence (CBEE) Honor Roll Star problems, and drive advance- performing public schools T Veterinarian Services TAX PREPARATION TC Animal Hospital School awards. ments in science and technol- in California. Th ese schools LA First Tax & Bruce Carlson, DVM Cloverly Elementary ogy. are being recognized not only Carol Johannsen-Crittenden, DVM Financial Services Neil Bodie, DVM School, Emperor Elementary “TCUSD students and for their achievements but so Natalie Lee, EA Sheeba Thomas, DVM School, La Rosa Elementary staff affi rm that great suc- other schools can learn the 9067 Las Tunas Dr. Lisa Nguyen,DVM successful strategies or best 626-285-1221 5406 Rosemead Blvd. School, Longden Elementary cesses are taking place in our [email protected] San Gabriel 91775 School, Oak Avenue Inter- District,” said Superinten- practices of these Honor Roll www.la1sttax.com 626-287-1173 mediate School, and Tem- dent Kathy Perini. Th is is a schools. Quality Bookkeeping Services VIDEO & DIGITAL IMAGING Kathleen Chambers, EA Myra D. Lopez ple City High School are six testament to everyone’s hard Temple City Unifi ed 9633 Las Tunas Dr. Business Consultant out of 1,851 California pub- work and relentless focus on School District serves stu- 626-285-1281 1012 W. Beverly Blvd. Ste. 876 [email protected] lic schools that received this student achievement and nar- dents in transitional kinder- Montebello 90640 Rex Dondlinger & Assoc. 323-869-8867 prestigious distinction. rowing the achievement gap. garten through high school 5819 Temple City Blvd. W Emperor Elementary TCUSD is committed to 21st graduation. For more infor- 626-287-0903 WEDDING century academic excellence mation about TCUSD, phone Franklin J. Ruedel, EA, Corp. GP Wedding & Photo Studio School and Oak Avenue In- Franklin J. Ruedel Herbert Chan termediate School also re- for all students.” 626-548-5120. Voice 626-286-9662 9636 Las Tunas Dr. Fax 626-285-2107 626-284-8961 [email protected] [email protected] George M. Arnerich Jackson Wong Phoenix Kitchen The Tyre Agency, Inc. 626-287-7025 Broker Assoc./Listing Advisor 9225 Las Tunas Drive Steven S. Tyre, CPA 626-222-6201 1225 South Baldwin Ave. 626-285-0988 Tony J. Tyre, Attorney at Law www.phoenixfoodboutique.com Planet Preschool Arcadia, CA 91007 5703 Temple City Blvd. Cell/Text: 626-823-1032 Judy Huie Mena Rose Donuts/Sandwiches/ 626-285-7033 [email protected] Yogurt 626-309-9753 fax 4977 Santa Anita Ave. www.templecitylistings.com 626-279-5482 Charles Yip TERMITE CONTROL [email protected] Keller Williams Realty 6276 N. Rosemead Blvd. So Cal Termite Solutions S & S Associates Helen Chen Marston 626-287-1488 Glenn Dugger 310-479-7669 317 East Foothill Blvd. 205 Starbucks State License PR5524 Public Services Arcadia 91006 5705 N. Rosemead Blvd. 626-221-2391 City of Temple City Cell – 626-353-9665 626-614-8004 [email protected] Offi ce – 626-386-7888 9701 Las Tunas Dr. The Tea Station TUTOR 626-285-2171 [email protected] www.helensrealestate.com 9578 Las Tunas Dr. Medtor, Inc. www.ci.temple-city.ca.us 626-291-5688 1055 E. Colorado Blvd. Learn how being a Los Angeles County Library The Olson Company - UR Space Suite 500 Jing Li Linden Walk Pasadena, CA 91106 5939 Golden West 9619 Las Tunas Drive 626-240-4689 chamber member 626-285-2136 Peter Shelton & Lucie Nguyen, Michael Shih [email protected] www.colapublib.org Home Advisors 626-237-0133 9250 Lower Azusa Road TC Chamber of Commerce [email protected] U can benefi t (Linden Walk location) UTILITIES 9050 Las Tunas Dr. 3010 Old Ranch Parkway Suite 100 626-286-3101 (Business location) RETAIL Athens Services your business. [email protected] Seal Beach, CA 90740 Aqua Vape Dennis Chiappetta www.templecitychamber.org P.O. Box 60009 Tel: 562-370-9504 9678 Las Tunas Dr, Temple City, CA U.S. Post Office Cell: 562-279-3061 City of Industry 91716 Contact the 91780 (626) 291-2547 626-336-3636 5940 Oak Ave. [email protected] http://www.aquavape.net/ www.AthensServices.Com (800) 275-8777 Rita Padilla business experts www.usps.com Cal’s Jewelers California American Water Realtor Associate Eddie Cebrowski 8657 Grand Ave. Dilbeck Real Estate R 5824 Temple City Blvd. Rosemead 91770 626-286-3101 8 E. Foothill Blvd. REAL ESTATE 626-286-7474 888-237-1333 American Heritage, Realtors Arcadia 91006 626-462-2460 Min W. Fine Art & School Cecelia Rudar, Broker Min Wang and George Rudar, REALTORS® Rudy Lira Kusuma-RE/MAX 9908 Las Tunas Dr. Unit A 626-445-3000 (Direct) Titanium 626-642-5783 [email protected] 8932 Mission Dr Ste 102 [email protected] www.cylrudar.com Rosemead, CA 91770 Modern Lighting Arcadia Association 626-789-0159 Mike Kowalski of Realtors [email protected] 9034 Las Tunas Dr. Andrew Cooper http://www.teamnuvision.net/ 626-286-7462 601 S. First Ave. Office Depot Arcadia 91006 RESTAURANTS 626-446-2115 Café Roule 5533 Rosemead Blvd. Temple City, CA 91780 Bodkin Co. Realty Eileen Li 9153 Las Tunas Dr. 626-309-7594 Bob Bodkin www.offi cedepot.com 5912 Encinita 626-872-1188 626-285-9991 Chuan’s Chinese Restaurant ROOFING Brokerln Trust Real Estate - 5807 Rosemead Blvd. B & G Roofing Melanie McShane 626-677-6667 Junior Guy Clearman’s Galley 4930 Arden Drive [email protected] 626-679-1284 626-461-7066 Drew Hopkins 7215 N. Rosemead Blvd. TRS Roofing Coldwell Banker Dynasty San Gabriel 91775 The Roofi ng Specialist Michelle Lau 9228 Las Tunas Dr, 626-286-9402 Louie Rios and Amanda Sanchez Temple City, CA 91780 Clearman’s North Woods Inn 5812 Temple City Blvd., Ste. 304 Cell 626-386-8323 7247 N. Rosemead Blvd. 626-444-7555 Linda Jo Pyle, Broker San Gabriel 91775 626-810-0102 trsroofi [email protected] Century 21 Ludecke, Inc. 626-286-8284 20 E. Foothill Blvd. #105 El Ruizenor Grill S Arcadia, CA 91006 Norma Perez SECURITY SERVICES WWW.LindaJoPyle.Com Vincent Ruiz San Marino Security Lindajo2u@gmail 5818 Temple City Blvd. Phil Raacke (626) 688-4767 626-286-8763 2405 Huntington Dr. Grandmark Realty, Inc. [email protected] San Marino 91108 Herman Wong Guppy House 626-285-7778 Realtor Associate David Li SECURITY GUARD SERVICE 5401 Baldwin Ave. 5743 Rosemead Blvd. 626-292-7007 626-285-0288 City Security Company, Inc. www.grandmarkrealty.net [email protected] Robert Rysdon [email protected] 430 South Garfi eld Ave., Ste. 401 The Hat Alhambra, CA 91801 Contact the Chamber Dave Smith TEL: 626-458-2325 5505 Rosemead Blvd. FAX: 626-458-2328 626-286-3101 626-292-1000 [email protected] [email protected] www.templecitychamber.com 20 TEMPLE CITY LIFE • JULY • 2015 www.templecitychamber.com [email protected] Two pairs of Temple City sisters wow America’s Got Talent Four Temple City students – two pairs ing to the second round. of sisters – are members of the Los An- Judge Howard Stern said, “It warms geles Children’s Orchestra that appeared my heart when this generation starts to during the June 9 episode of NBC’s com- learn the music of the Beatles, so impor- petition program, America’s Got Talent. tant, so influential.” They are Isabella Realzola, who just “Kids, you should be very proud of finished second grade at Longden, and yourselves!” said judge Heidi Klum fol- her sister Victoria Realzola, who recently lowing the bravura performance of the graduated from sixth grade at Cloverly Beatles’ Eleanor Rigby by the Los Ange- and sisters Ashley Mok (finished seventh les Children’s Orchestra during the June grade at Oak) and Kristen Mok (gradu- 9 episode of NBC’s competition pro- ated sixth grade at Cloverly). gram “America’s Got Talent.” Led by Director Susan Pascale, the Isabella is no stranger to public ap- orchestra brought the crowd to their feet pearances, having been selected as a Ca- PHOTO BY JUDY NG while receiving four “Yeses” and advanc- mellia Festival Princess in 2014. The Los Angeles Children’s Orchestra rehearses onstage before their performance Play Smarter Lad Family Dentistry Basketball

Family & Cosmetic Dentistry CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 Chiman Lad, D.D.S. & Sunjay Lad, D.D.S. Smarter Program, the outstanding SGV Youth Program or the Impact League and Providing gentle dental care Training Programs. for children and adults Other very good programs include Coach Sid Cooke’s Renaissance Academy We now offer Dental Implants and the Brotherhood Youth Program in the Pasadena area. Two other local rec- and Sedation Dentistry while you sleep. ommended programs in the Monterey Park/Alhambra area are the Monterey Visit our newly-remodeled Park Sports Club and the very good program run by Coach Joe Kikuchi, Head state-of-the-art office Girls Varsity Coach at Mark Keppel High Emergencies & New Patients Welcome School. These are a few of our local area train- (626) 287-4094 ing programs, but there are many more programs that can help prepare and im- For more information about the Play www.drlad.com prove your child’s opportunity of playing Smarter Basketball program, visit 5813 TEMPLE CITY BLVD. • TEMPLE CITY, CA 91780 Sunjay Lad, D.D.S. Chiman Lad, D.D.S. at the next or higher school levels and www.playsmarterclasses.com or phone perhaps beyond. Coach Richard Marquis at 626-482-8267.