Temple City High School Graduates 515 to Adult Life, Responsibility
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Attend Concerts in the Park every Wednesday. See Page 2. July 2014 www.templecitychamber.com Temple City Life 626-286-3101 [email protected] ©2014 • Published by the Temple City Chamber of Commerce • 9050 Las Tunas Drive • Temple City, CA 91780 Chamber Awards & Installation bash set for Aug. 16 Dress in your 1920s best and join the Temple City Chamber of Commerce as it celebrates its 90th Annual Awards & Installation of incoming board of directors. Cindy Quach, Kirsten Fernow, and Marshall Sofia Valderrama receives her diploma from Board Member John Pomeroy and Tang process in to Pomp and Circumstance. The Saturday, Aug. 16 event Principal Mary Jo Fosselman King. will feature casino games, music and prizes. Tickets are $30 per per- son and include hors d’oeuvres and one free drink from the cash bar. See advertisement, Page 5. Temple City Awards will be presented to El Ruizenor Grill for Outstanding High School Restaurant; Dr. Tai K. Mao, Pin- nacle Dental and Temple City Animal Hospital for Outstanding graduates 515 Business; Cal’s Jewelers for Out- CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE to adult life, responsibility See more ce commencement photos, list of grads Permit No. 99 No. Permit Standard Mail “Look out world, here I come,” seems to be the message of graduate Kyle Johnson. U.S. Postage Paid Postage U.S. on Pages 8-9 San Gabriel, CA 91775 COMMENCEMENT PHOTOS COURTESY OF JERRY JAMBAZIAN, TEMPLECITYPHOTOS.COM Temple City’s Dan and June Snell toast their first 70 years Celebration theme included WW II music recalling year they were wed The joint was hopping, a real lollapalooza, as a large group emple City Chamber of Commer of more than 70 guests gathered Sunday afternoon at the AL PATRON OR AL PATRON Temple City Women’s Club to celebrate the special occasion of the 70th wedding anniversary of long-time residents Dan and June Snell. The swell festivities were all planned and coordinated beau- tifully by their daughter, Mary-Jo Jonas, who personified “Rosie the Riveter” in the 1940s WWII era during the gather- ing. DELIVER TO POST 9050 Las Tunas Drive • Temple City, CA 91780-1834 City, Drive • Temple 9050 Las Tunas Published by the T Mr. Snell, a World War II Veteran, had requested that the event use that war as a theme not only because he served at that time, but because that was when he met and married Miss June Miles. For the anniversary couple, June 22, 1944 is a date that “will live forever.” Ms. Jonas worked for months on every detail down to the period music and table centerpieces displaying WWII memo- It must have been true love on June 22, 1944 when Dan and June rabilia. Snell married. Photo courtesy of Jerry Jambazian, www.templecityphotos.com. The guests, many decked out in 1940’s attire, enjoyed de- lightful entertainment by Jim Robuck who sang songs of the zen of Temple City” in 2010. era. Currently serving as president of the board of the Temple The Snells have resided in the same house since they moved City Christian Church, Mr. Snell stays active in the commu- to Temple City in 1955. nity and with June forward to seeing their many friends at lo- Mr. Snell, an active member of the Temple City Kiwanis cal events. Club, former president of the Historical Society, and long- “During the festivities, Mayor Pro Tem Tom Chavez presented time real estate broker, was awarded “Outstanding Senior Citi- a certificate of recognition to commemorate the special occasion.” “like” us on facebook 2 TEMPLE CITY LIFE • JULY • 2014 www.templecitychamber.com [email protected] Temple City Concerts in the Park QB celebrates Independence Day with QUALITY BOOKKEEPING Business and Tax Service since 1968 Wartime Radio Revue July 2 9633 East Las Tunas Drive Unfold your lawn chairs and lay out the picnic blanket. Aug. 6 – The Answer classic rock Temple City Concerts in the Park continues its 11-week (National Night Out at 6 p.m.) With ex- Temple City, California 91780 tour through Aug. 27. Enjoy entertainment ranging from citing stage antics, free giveaways and a di- Kathleen Chambers, E.A. (626) 285-1281 classic rock to Vegas-style swing, from 7-9 p.m. every verse setlist, The Answer knows how to get [email protected] FAX (626) 285-5109 Wednesday night, at Temple City Park (9701 Las Tunas crowds going. Get ready for hits from The Drive). Beatles and Tom Jones, modern swing, On July 2 – Independence Day celebra- country line dance, classic disco and more. tion Arrive at 6 p.m. for National Night Out, Wartime Radio Revue (6 p.m.) Celebrate featuring free food, raffles and giveaways, Independence Day with a throwback World children’s activities, a meet-and-greet with War II USO Show. Early birds get free hot local public safety officers, and showcase dogs and chips. Arrive with your All-Ameri- of law enforcement gadgets and gizmos. can swag for the second annual Patriotic Pic- Aug. 13 – The Catillacs nic Contest. Winners receive a “Happy It’s always a mixed bag with The Fourth of July” yard sign and gift cards. Catillacs. Welcome the band as they make Judging begins at 6:30 p.m. their Concerts in the Park debut with a va- July 9 – Phat Cat Swinger riety of rock, soul and ballads spanning the Phat Cat Swinger delivers Vegas-style ’50s to ’90s. swing with roaring horn lines, booming Aug. 20 – Raymond Michael toms and jumpin’ rhythms, all brought to- Summer Concerts favorite Raymond gether by the crooning vocals of Douglas Michael returns as the King of Rock and Roegiers. Roll in his iconic bell bottoms, cape and July 16 – Tommy Tassi & The Authentics sideburns. Backed by a talented four-piece Rated one of the best bands by Concerts horn section, Michael plays a range of audiences, Tommy Tassi & The Authentics Elvis’s hits from Hound Dog to Viva Las return to the stage, performing popular hits Vegas. from the 1950s, ’60s and ’70s. Aug. 27 – Fortunate Son July 23 – Captain Cardiac & The Coro- Wrap up the Concerts series with For- naries tunate Son, making its debut in Temple Missed last year’s Temple City conga line? City with a tribute to John Fogerty and Captain Cardiac & The Coronaries makes a Creedence Clearwater Revival. Enjoy fa- much-anticipated return with more rous- vorites from “Down on the Corner” and ing antics and old-time rock and roll. “Green River” to “Born on the Bayou.” July 30 – Beats & Eats Food Event Picnic spaces are first-come, first-re- Brian Lynn Jones & The Misfit Cowboys served. No canopies, umbrellas, pets or al- (5:30 p.m.) Throw on your cowboy hats and cohol allowed. Arrive early at 6:30 p.m. for get ready to two-step with your best part- food booths, raffles and weekly giveaways. ner. First-time Concerts performer Brian This year’s Concerts series is presented in Lynn Jones & The Misfit Cowboys deliver part by: Amida Society; Burke, Williams, high-energy country tunes and line-danc- Sorensen, LLP; California American Water; ing favorites. Arrive early to pick up an eclec- Foothill Transit; HealthCare Partners; tic picnic supper on the go from food trucks Longo Toyota-Scion; Tutor Doctor; and starting at 5:30 p.m. Scheduled appearances: Temple City Tennis Club. Rice Balls of Fire, Chancho’s Tacos, Austyn’s For more information, view Web site Burgers, Slammin’ Sliders, Paradise Cook- www.templecity.us or phone 626-285-2171 ies and Ice Cream, and Wafl Truck. ext. 2361. Night at the Gatsby-themed soiree will honor Temple City’s outstanding businesses, individuals, organizations CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 standing Business Beautiful and Pastor Jim Walden, First Baptist Church, The Honorable Tom Chavez, Temple City Mayor Pro Tem, L.A. County Sheriff Deputy Kirk Cardella, and L.A. County Fire Captain Robby Wilkinson for Outstanding Community Service. Platinum sponsors of the 1920s-themed evening are Athens Ser- vices, California American Water and Southern California Edison. Gold Sponsor is Sunnyslope Water Company. Prize sponsors are: Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, Elks Lodge No. 1328, The Hat, Hilton San Gabriel, ICBC Bank, Irwindale Event Center, Jackson Wong, ReMax/Omega, Los Angeles Register, Min W Fine Art & School, Of- fice Depot, Sam’s Club, Super A Foods. TM Studios is providing music. Period dress or black and white are suggested. See advertisement on Page 5. Donate blood at First Baptist Church library July 20 First Baptist Church of Temple City is hosting the Red Cross Blood Mobile from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 20. Blood is always in short supply and needed urgently. Special refreshments are planned and an hourly raffle will take place. Each donor will be entered in the drawing. The Blood Drive will be in the Church Library. The church ad- dress is 6019 Baldwin Ave. Enter the church parking lot from Rowland Avenue (just north of Las Tunas). For those wishing to donate, phone Kathy Alexander at 626-447-6410. Pinochle enthusiasts invited to play Men and women of all ages are invited to play Pinochle from 1-4 p.m. Mondays in the Community Center at Live Oak Park. There is no fee. Pinochle is a great four-handed card game. If one doesn’t know how to play, come and watch. Pinochle is fun for spectators and be- fore long, the game will soon be a delightful learning experience. 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