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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

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Permit No. 99 No. Permit Standard Mail “Look out world, here I come,” seems to be the message of graduate Kyle Johnson.

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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.

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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, 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 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. 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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Temple City Dental Care Jack Von Bulow, DDS 9929 East Las Tunas Drive Temple City, CA 91780 Top Dentist 2011-2013 626.285.3161 www.templecitydental.com Complimentary consultation 4 TEMPLE CITY LIFE • JULY • 2014 www.templecitychamber.com [email protected] Chamber News For Pete’s Sake – Come on down and avail yourselves By Peter Choi Pick up a free Temple City Public Art Walking “Summertime, and the living is easy,” the Tour map during our office hours (Monday- Fri- Gershwins tell us. But why not use some of that day, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed noon-1 p.m. for Dan and June Snell, 70th anniversary. PHOTO BY JERRY JAMBAZIAN • WWW.TEMPLECITYPHOTOS.COM free time to stop by the Chamber office and pick lunch). up information that can jump start your sum- If you’d rather drive than walk, howzabout re- mer right here in Temple City? ally putting pedal to the metal? The Irwindale Chamber Calendar Although we are business focused, as a non- Event Center is offering an easy and lucrative July 3-4 – Independence Day observed. Chamber office profit organization with a special role of leader- closed. fundraising opportunity for a charity, school or ship in the community, and, of course, publisher organization. July 10: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Twitter & Instagram Semi- of the publication you are holding in your hands, LA Fund Raising gets one lucky person behind nar, Chamber members free, Non-Members $5, Cham- we are a clearinghouse of all sorts of informa- the wheel of a real race car with their Adventure ber Boardroom , 9050 Las Tunas Drive. tion. Besides picking up copies of our newspaper 20 Package. After a full safety instruction course July 14: 7 p.m. – Board of Directors Meeting, Chamber and informational handouts about our many from professional race car drivers, one can suit Boardroom, 9050 Las Tunas Drive. members, here are some current items of inter- up and get wired for in-car communication. July 21: Submission deadline for Temple City Life. est that a visitor might enjoy: Informational seminars like the July 10 work- Then take 20 blazing, heart-pumping laps shop on Twitter and Instagram. Free for Cham- around a real NASCAR half-mile track. For more ber members, just $5 for non-members. And free information, go to www.LAfundRacing.com or phone Temple City Life pizza and sodas. See our flier on Page 6. 855-RACE-4-FUNDS. If you haven’t eaten the delicious Oaxacan cui- Finally, contact our office to reserve tickets for A publication of the Temple City Chamber of Commerce. sine at El Ruizenor Grill, 2014’s Outstanding Res- A Night at the Gatsby, our own very special 90th Temple City Life is published at 9050 Las Tunas Drive, taurant, pick up a 20%-off coupon at the Cham- anniversary casino night. Thirty dollars gets you Temple City, CA 91780. 626-286-3101 ber office before hopping over to their location 30 gaming chips, hors d’oeuvres, and one free Peter Choi ...... Editor and Publisher at 5818 Temple City Blvd. drink (cash bar). A Night at the Gatsby takes place Stefanie Stowers ...... Assistant to the Editor If you are an art aficionado or just enjoy tak- Aug. 16. Space is limited. You snooze, you lose – Philip Pettus ...... Managing Editor, Graphics, Design ing a walk, “immerse yourself in Temple City’s not your shirt, but a super fun night of blackjack, Sheryl Rubin ...... Copy Editor diverse culture and history as you explore 31 pub- craps, and roulette for a chance to win some re- Joselito Lasin ...... Distribution lic artworks in three distinct series across the city.” ally fabulous prizes.

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. 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 Supv. Michael Antonovich achieving a high quality of life in Temple City. We exist hosts L.A. County’s chambers to be a clear and persuasive voice in providing advocacy, promotional and benefit solutions for our members. for breakfast, reports Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael Officers and Board of Directors Antonovich, (above left) addresses attendees at 2013 – 2014 Supv. Antonovich’s annual Chamber of Commerce Breakfast on June 12. Temple City EXECUTIVE BOARD Chamber Board Chair Rita Padilla and Chamber President Peter Choi attended the meeting that Peter Choi ...... President/CEO included a report on the county’s fiscal status Rita Padilla ...... Chairman of the Board from L.A. County CEO Bill Fujioka (above, Dilbeck Real Estate right) On June 26, Mr. Fujioka announced his retirement to take place in November. In photo Jane Chavez ...... Vice Chair Membership left are Supv. Antonovich, Chamber President Executive Director, Pregnancy Health Center SGV Choi and Chair Rita Padilla. Margaret Healy ...... Chief Financial Officer Quality Bookkeeping The Chamber Welcomes new members and renewals Ed Chen...... Vice Chair Legislative Athens Services MEMBER RENEWALS Bright iCare Optometry Blue Star Program Nick Pon ...... Past Chair/Vice Chair By Laws Derek Tong, OD Center for The Tyre Agency INDIVIDUAL Wells Fargo Bank Vision Development City Automotive Jenny Gy Xu BOARD MEMBERS Optometry Affiliated Carpet and Flooring Sydney Tyler Vista Cove at San Gabriel, Brian Barreto ...... Board Member Center Inc. Judy Huie Mena ...... Board Member Flexrake Corp. Chee-Sum Tan ...... Board Member Connor Air Conditioning For information and Refrigeration Sincere Care Services, Inc. Jim Walden...... Board Member about the benefits American Heritage Realtors Service Organizations of membership, EX-OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS Modern Lighting Temple City Schools please phone Councilmember Cynthia Sternquist ..... Liaison for City of TC Foundation 626-286-3101. [email protected] www.templecitychamber.com JULY • 2014 • TEMPLE CITY LIFE 5 6 TEMPLE CITY LIFE • JULY • 2014 www.templecitychamber.com [email protected] Roth IRA may lessen tax burden after death of spouse Q. Emmy, is there really a “Widow’s as “single” rather than “married.” This married. The re- Tax”? status change can significantly affect sult can be a sig- Answer. No, gratefully the IRS has one’s tax burden. nificantly higher Money at Work yet to tax marital survivors. Those re- tax rate. 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The threshold for solution is a series of annual partial con- singles is $200,000. versions instead of converting the ac- Federal tax law allows new widow(er)s count in one fell swoop. to file a joint return for the year of their This answer is very generalized. For spouse’s death. For the two years follow- information specific to your situation, ing a spousal death, the IRS allows some please contact a qualified tax advisor. newly single taxpayers to continue filing Non-qualified Roth IRA withdrawals joint tax returns under a qualifying may incur a 10% penalty. Securities and widow(er) with dependent child filing advisory services offered through National status. Planning Corp (NPC) member FINRA, There are some ways to plan ahead. SIPC, a Registered Investment Adviser. EH One strategy is to convert traditional Financial Group, Inc. and NPC are sepa- KNOW IRAs into Roth IRAs. Roth IRA with- rate entities and unrelated companies. MORE ABOUT Real Estate Strategies CHINA Rudy L. Kusuma, licensed real estate broker, specializes in complex transactions representing property owners in disposition of real estate. He has significant experience in pre-foreclosure sales, short sales, divorce sales, trusts, and probate. Phone him at 626-780- 2221 or visit his Web site at www.TeamNuVision.net. Know the four Cs of making a house market ready By Rudy Lira Kusuma, Realtor® walls, counters, and bathrooms should TIME IS RUNNING OUT Because your house may well be your look like a model home. largest asset, selling it is probably one of 2. Clutter Free. Make counters, tables, the most important decisions you will and shelves ready for the buyer’s favorite make in your life. I consider interior de- things, not yours. Remove everything, and sign to be an essential part of the home then some more. selling process. 3. Color. 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and stimulate the healing pro- Jack Von Bulow, DDS, was A focused beam of light – and hope cess … most often with only named Top Dentist by Pasadena topical anesthetic or no anes- Magazine (2011-2013). Temple City Dental Care is located at By Jack Von Bulow, D.D.S. thetic at all. 9929 E. Las Tunas Drive, Temple So the first time I ever saw a Ask your dentist about soft City, CA 91780. For a compli- laser, Auric Goldfinger was pre- tissue lasers. Why not have a mentary consultation, phone paring to fillet James Bond with healthy mouth and body … and Making 626-285-3161 or visit Web site it. The memorable dialogue something to really smile www.templecitydental.com. went something like this: “Mr. about? Goldfinger, do expect me to Dentistry Fun talk?” “No Mr. Bond, I expect By Jack Von Bulow, D.D.S. you to die.” Thirty years ago, I never thought today I’d have been sion in that it’s chronic and epi- We’ve used the laser as a tool using a dental laser for more sodic; managed, not cured. for some 17 years. Our hygien- than half that time. And instead More than half of all adult ists were among the first in of bisecting Mr. Bond, we’ve Americans suffer from the dis- SoCal to use the valuable tool. been ever so gently vaporizing ease. If unmanaged, the infec- We’ve seen amazing results; harmful bacteria, managing an tion is a major cause of tooth fewer and fewer of our patients oral infection that equates to a loss. need periodontal surgery. And 5-inch open wound, and gain- Lately, research has shown these days, we’re even using the ing predictably good results the disease to be linked to heart laser to help healthy mouths that help save teeth … and lives. disease, diabetes, lung disease, remain healthy. Periodontal disease (gum hypertension, pancreatic can- Harmful oral bacteria re- disease) is essentially a bacterial cer, and low weight premature populate in only 2-12 weeks; infection. The infection is births. People who don’t man- laser decontamination is effec- transmissible within the mouth age periodontal disease lose an tive for an average 82 days. The and between individuals; it’s average† seven years of life ex- tool also allows us to remove much like diabetes or hyperten- pectancy. chronically infected gum tissue ACS’s Relay for Life fundraiser takes place July 26-27 at TCHS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 anyone, of another birthday. One of the fun activities at Relay for Life are theme laps. The survivor lap is the first lap around the track. On July 19 a lunch will be given in honor of cancer survivors and caregivers. All survivors and caregivers are invited but reservations are requested. Please phone Janet Smith at 626-286- 8335 for more information or send an e-mail message to [email protected]. On July 26, a luminiaria ceremony will take place after dark. It is a time to remember those who have been lost to cancer, honor those who have found cancer in the past, and support those who are fighting cancer. Candles are lit inside personalized bags as glowing tributes. A luminaria bag can be purchased at the Web site PHOTO BY PETER CHOI or at the event. To form a team, join a team, sponsor the Chamber sponsors seminars event, or become involved in any way with the Financial expert Gabriel Lynn, shown with associate Elly Wong, presented a free seminar on Temple City Relay, visit the Web site at smart investing in the Chamber board room June www.RelayForLife.org/TempleCityCA or send an e- 21. Attendees enjoyed refreshments as they learned mail message to event Co-Chairman Kim about Strategies for Volatile Markets from Mr. Wunner at [email protected] or phone event Lynn, a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Co-Chairman Jolynn MacDonald at 626-422- Wealth Management. The public is encouraged to 4503. attend these Chamber sponsored seminars. The To learn more about the American Cancer July 10 seminar is a social media workshop on Society or to get help, phone 1-800-227-2345 Twitter and Instagram. See the advertisement on anytime (day or night) or view www.cancer.org. Page 6 for more information. CITY AUTOMOTIVE “When we needed help, we discovered Vista Cove at San Gabriel” EXPERT SERVICE In our 22nd year in business We keep your car, truck or motor home • Assisted Living operating at QQualityuality • Memory Care peak performance • Respite Care

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T.C.H.S. ADMINISTRATION: Principal Mary Jo Fosselman King, Assistant Principals Aaron Chang, Kevin Herington, Terry Sholty SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS : President Marshall Tang Vice President Kirsten Fernow Commencement Exercises Arthur North Field COUNSELORS: Kristen Castro, June 20, 2014 Julie Jorgensen, Martinne Gonzalez, Maria Ioele, Deanne Sciarrotta TEMPLE CITY BOARD OF CLASS MOTTO: EDUCATION: Kien Tiet, Ken “Our Dreams Soar … Class of Knollenberg, Vinson Bell, John One-Four” Pomeroy, Robert Ridley, Student Member Sabrina Fang CLASS COLORS Purple & Gold GRADUATION PHOTOS COURTESY OF JERRY JAMBAZIAN • WWW.TEMPLECITYPHOTOS.COM Tutor Doctor can bring better grades for entire school year 2 FREE THE TUTOR DOCTOR DIFFERENCE: • Personalized 1-on-1 Tutoring HOURS • Convenient At-home service of tutoring • All Subjects & Grade Levels for new enrollments • Skill-building, Enrichment in Temple City by June 31, 2014. & Special Needs • Experienced & Qualified Local Tutors Call today for a Free Consultation 626-254-0200 tutordoctorarcadia.com TTEMPLEEMPLE CCITYITY PPRE-SCHOOLSRE-SCHOOLS Temple City Christian Preschool From left are Board of Education members, Honorary Speaker Paulina Lin, ASB President Developmental Preschool Program Aaron Huang, Kirsten Fernow, and ASB Vice President Cindy Quach (at the podium). for ages 2-1/2 - 5 Full-day and Half-day Programs, Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. A place where learning is fun • Promote self-confidence and positive self-esteem • Developmentally appropriate activities • Focus on cognitive, social, emotional and physical development Come and visit our campus. SERVING TEMPLE CITY 6019 Baldwin Ave. (Enter on Rowland Ave.) SINCE 1965 Temple City, CA 91780 (626) 286-0042 Carol Burns, Director First Lutheran Sonshine House Preschool 21/2 – 6 Years • Academic Curriculum Please visit us • Developmentally anytime at: appropriate activities 9141 Broadway Temple City • Highly qualified teachers 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. 626-285-3380 • Loving Christian Environment On Broadway between • Clean and Safe Encinita and Noel Environment Theresa Chesshir, • Accredited by NLSA Director Students on the dais (l-r) were ASB President Aaron Huang, ASB V.P. Cindy Quach, Honorary Serving the community for more than 30 years Speaker Paulina Lin, Honorary Speaker Youanna Halaka, Senior Class V.P. Kirsten Fernow, [email protected] • www.sonshinehouse.org and Senior Class President Marshall Tang.

Celebrating more than Welcome to 70 years of service FULL-TIME SPACES AVAILABLE 626-287-6880 OPEN 6:30 A.M. TO 6:30 P.M. • Qualified Staff with First Aid PACIFIC FRIENDS SCHOOL and CPR A Developmental Pre-School • Large Outdoor Play Areas Before and After School Care • Beautiful Landscaping • Reasonable Prices • Potty Training MEMBER OF • National Association for the Education of Young Children CONVENIENT LOCATION • Professional Association for Childhood Education 6210 Temple City Boulevard • TC Chamber of Commerce Processing in are Supt. Kathy Perini and Board Principal Mary Jo Fosselman King with gradu- Temple City CA 91780 members Robert Ridley and Ken Knollenberg (back). ates Philbert Tjong, left, and Annie Lam. [email protected] www.templecitychamber.com JULY • 2014 • TEMPLE CITY LIFE 9 Temple City High School Class of 2014

Joshua James Adams Adrian M Dang* Rachel Marie Johnston* John Angel Mejia Megan Grace Torosian Jonathan Adolfo Aguilar*** Cody Ronald Dearth Joshua Juarez Angelica Savannah Mendez Calvin Van Tran Rebecca Elizabeth Alanis** Hana Advincula Del Pilar* Sergio Eric Juarez Ricardo Jose Mendoza Dadrian Tran Jeremy L Alvarenga Andrew Taylor Delos Santos Daniel Young Kale Kegann Kaiowa Isao Metrovich Gibo Jacqueline Yik Tran Matthew Anthony Andrade Sharon Deng Nicholas Tyler Kaneko Harmony Miller Jason M Tran Jonathan Ang* David Allen Deuby ChinHsin Kao Haley Ann Minichiello Osborn Kim My Tran Victoria Marie Ankele Faith Nikole Dialani Dikran Khachadourian Susana Miramontes Roger Long Tran Vivian Arpa Xiao Tong Diao Suneha Kaur Khinda** Nina Kazumi Miyashita Kenneth Jason Trang* Diego Antonio Arreola Sean Diep* Seok Jin Kim Frank Eugene Lorenzo Monforte Germaine Sin Trans Brianna Marie Ascanio Moreno Betty Du Kyle Ku Kristin Taylor Montiel Byron Christopher Trinh* Sarah Atmadja Joshua Reese Duffin Wilson Huang Ku Elvin Mooc Ryan Truong Jason Kai An Au Christopher Evan Duh Daisy Kuang Michelle Jasmine Moreno Gomez Michelle Tsang Hester Bii Shyang Aw Tori Banh Duong*** Valerie Kun Ty Elias Morris Vincent Tsang*** Paul R Baez Isaiah Mikal Durden Christina Wing-Yin Kwang Isabella Munguia Margaret Tsui* Sean Taylor Bang Alexander Ray Dyer Brandon Huang La Yvette Akemi Nakamoto Annie Wei An Tu* Nasser W Banihani Christian J Escobar Monette Sydney La Layla Naono Kathy Shin-Ying Tu* Shamieh Waddaj Banihani Alexis Rae Espalin Aryn Pei Hsuan Lai Michael William Nelson Marie Ann Ueda McKenna Brooke Bayer Leial Khaled Fakhro* Carolyn Chi-Hung Lai* Kyle Wayne Ng Samantha Urena Christian Gilbert Blass Phoebe Fang Chris Chun Chen Lai*** Tiffany Cheuk Ka Ng** Sofia Valderrama Christopher Loren Brown Sabrina Nicole Fang* Emmanuel Ho Yen Lai Brenda Ngo* Nicole Li Van*** Deana Lynn Bui Dehao Feng Annie Lam Nutchanun Nitinthorn Rolando Velasco Mackenzie Joy Byers Yamara Fernandez Austin Q Lam Celina Ynez Ornelas Kimberly Hoac Vong* Casimira Cabrera Kirsten Rae Fernow Bryan Gene Lam Leanne Orozco Adrienne Thucan Vuong* Casey Cai Alfred Jacob Ferntheil Yvonne Jing Man Lam Alan Ou Gabriel Austin Walden Michelle Huang Cai* Albert Christian Fong*** Jasmine Monet Larsuel Chengzong Ou* Samantha Ayanna Walker Kenia Calderon Kelly Fong Katie Yan Lau* Christopher Pan Betty Bei Bei Wang Hailey Lin Caldwell Johnathon Michael Francisco Ann Lee Cheyenne Elaine Parker Jingya Wang Eva Cam Vanessa Frausto Cynthia Lee** Andrew W. Pau* Johnny Wang*** Jimi Cao James W Gabelman** Flipper Ka Wing Lee Michael Pena Kevin Wang Janelle Chu Capwell Lydia Awadh Gaid Goren Kelren Lee Amanda Perez Melody Wang*** Fausto Cattani Alexys Marie Garcia Janevieve S Lee Huy Anh Phan Hoang Shen Fen Wang*** Jacqueline Elizabeth Cedeno Cynthia Evelyn Garcia Justin Ho Lee Kenny Phung Vivian Wang Hannah Christine Cervantes Miranda Rene Garcia Karen Lee* Tyler Thomas Pigulsawas Yihsuan Wang Briana Leigh Chairez Nayeli Rocio Garcia Maggie Michelle Lee* Julia Carolina Pinheiro Jarrett Daniel Watts Brandon Chan Pedro Garcia Ngai Tung Lee Elisa Maria Ponce Angela Wei Bryan Kai Chan James Diamond Garringer Nicole May Lee* Tiffany Wing Tung Poon Apollo Wei Ellen Chan Kendyll E Gaulden Samantha Lee Heleen Marie Porter Kejie Wen Gabriella E Chan*** Jennifer Zhao Gaw Stephen Lee Scott Philip Proctor Kelly Wen* Harmony Kelly Chan Xiao Han Geng Tustin Lee Edward Leland Provensal Jevon E Wibisono Iat Wang Chan Anna Ruth Ger*** Wilson Ho-Man Lee Ming Shiuan Pu John Christopher Wodke Nicholas Chan Katherine Gong Cameron Alan LeGrand Yu Hao Qin Justin Paul Wodke Stephanie Sin Ying Chan Tiffany Meilin Gong*** Lisha Lei Di Wei Qiu Anson Wong Kevin Chan Shum Demi Dalia Gonzalez* Jazmine Carolynn Lewis Eileen Qiu Bryant Wong Abigail Chang Antonio R Guajardo Charles Li*** Cindy Quach*** Celine Kah Wong*** Ariel Chang Alan Guan Irene Ai Li*** Ramsess Javier Quezada Fion Wong Celene C C Chang** Jiawen Guan Jeffrey Man Li Alexander Albert Ramirez Matthew Laurence Wong*** Heng Tsz Chang Vanessa Guangorena Joshua Harrison Li Kevin Ramos Melissa Mei Fong Wong*** Joshua Chang Brianna Maria Guerrero Promise Lok Yin Li Kathlynn Marie Reynoso Nathan Joseph Wong Michelle Chang Cristina Guevara Qun Li Shannon Olga Rhine Stephanie Katrina Wong Nolan Yinn-Hwan Chang Amanda Espree Guillory Sabina Li*** Samantha Marie Ribaya Kimberly Mun Woo Jessica Adela Chan-Ugalde Patrick Geoffrey Gunn Tricia Li Elmer Alexander Rivas Caroline Ka Ling Wu* Laurice Chao Josephine May Hai* Zhuo Qian Li Ray Rivera Hoi Ying Wu Elizabeth Charre Mark Ragaie Hakim Albert Liang Rusten Romero Jing Wen Wu Simon Se Chau* Yoliana W Halaka Andy Jun Zhen Liang Russell Ricardo Ryckman Kevin Wu Tristan Chau Youanna W Halaka*** Jianpeng Liang Paul Dixter Antillon Salarda Marcus Wu* Angelica Cecilia Chavez Aaron Han* Jie Hui Jeffrey Liang Anthony Michael Salazar Raymond Wu Tony Main Chaw Bryce Hideo Hanamoto SiLin Liang Maria Lupita Sanchez Rui Ting Wu Nicholas Joseph Cheer James Don Harris Walter Liang Marlene Ramona Sanchez Tian Jing Wu Albert Pengju Chen*** Jalen Renee Hart Wen Tao Liao*** Robert Michael Sanchez YiFei Wu Amy Chen Trenten Kenneth Hart Jimmy Lim Erika Vanessa Sandoval Karen Xie Angela Chen Rebecca Nicole Healy Hsuan Hsin Lin David Mitchell Santillan Jiaxin Xu Chunlai Chen Kelly Renee Hendrix Karen Lun Lin Joshua Ford Co Santos Zhengle Xu Guoliang Chen Jacqueline Kelly Herdman Kevin Lin Nathalie Schrans* Alexander Yam* James Ming Chen Guillermo Hernandez Paulina Kuo Lin*** Dominic Giovanni Sciarrotta Chunsheng Yan Jasmine Chen Anthony Steven Herrera Sherwen Lin Jonathan Lee Scott Jinghe Yan Jiaxin Chen Angela Ho* Yvonne Susanna Lin*** Gilbert Shen Aaron Vincent Yang QiuCheng Chen Felice W Ho Alan Jianan Liu Jessica Ying Shih Alexander George Yang Seu Han Chen Janel Ho* Aleck W Liu Kevin Hao Wei Shih Leo Yang Shannon Chen* Jonathan Chun Yin Ho Ching Fanny Man Liu* You Kyoung Shinn** Liqiao Yang Victor Chen Kensey Pete Ho* Guangnan Liu Delilha Elizabeth Shockley Michael Bruce Yang Emily Cheng Wen Ching Ho Guangzheng Liu David Sierra Ryan T Yang Jacky Gin-Shun Cheng Yi Feng Ho Linda Liu Elena Marie Silvera Yikang Yang Michael Cheng Brent Ky Hong Monica Tin Tin Liu Carly Joy Simons Kevin Shine Yao Stephanie Clara Cher Richard Malvin Horison Vincent Chen-Chi Liu Cody McCoy Simons Kenny Thomas Yau* Candice Olivia Cheung Nelson Hou Vincent Jiahao Liu* Austin Augustus Situ*** Ming Chang Ye*** Grace Cheung Nicole Hou William Liu* Jacinta Nyssa Situ* Shannon P Ye* Joey Ye Cheung Morgan Andrew Howlett Edison Yu Hei Lo Ka Wing Siu Peggy Yeh Oscar Ming Hong Cheung ChengYang Hsiao Norman Lok Matthew Lanceing Smith James Yeung Sau Leung Cheung Grace En Hsu** Angel Lopez Julian Jacob Soetanto Edison Chi-Chun Yip Sandy Chew Cathline Hu Jeffrey Lu Mariana Andrea Solis Steven Yip Branden Truong Chi Chenhui Hu Peggy Lam Lu* Andrew Martin Soto Jacky Yu Christopher Chiang Xin Hu Staci Lu Nguyen Sara Nicole Stubbs Vivian Jasmine Yu Annie Chien Aaron Huang*** Jackie Luo Janet Su Yong Liang Yu* Valerie Rose Ching Angela Huang Kai Qi Luo Nicole H Su Ryan Er Feng Yueh* Chih Yuan Chiu* Anita Huang Mengying Luo Tandy Su Brianna Nicole Zamora Daphne Chiu* Ashley Sheng-Wen Huang*** Yuting Luo Yue Sui Cloe Fadi Zeidan Kevin S Chiu Chun Yen Huang*** Tiffany Luong* Junyan Sun Jia En Zhang Ivy Lin Choi*** Jia Hui Huang Jonathan Taulor Luu* Kai Yu Jack Sun Winona Wen Zhang Kathleen Martha Chou Joy Ying Huang* Benny Diep Ly Yijia Sun Yixuan Zhang Claire Mei-Chi Chow*** KeXin Huang Darlene Ly* Saige Allen Taggart Zhenghao Zhang Jeanette Chu Meng Shan Huang Joann Ly Brian Tai Tiffany Chenqu Zhao Michelle Chu* Terr y Huang Lexine Lin Mackenzie* Amber Pei Chen Tang*** Becky Rosalie Zhen* Sabrina Chu Tz Yau Kyle Huang Laura Andrea Madrigal Brian Michael Tang*** Wei Wei Zheng Andy Chuang ZiFeng Huang Justin Ryan Mak*** Kevin Tang Justin Zhou Jensine Kay Chun Robert Aaron Hubbell Yun Tin Steven Mak Marshall Tang*** Sheng Zhe Zhou Clint Joseph Clemetson Amy Buu Buu Hung Bryan A Marquez Sydney Shalane Tang* Christine Hong Zhu Melissa Denise Cook Deanna Stephanie Huynh* Brendan M Martin Zorana Tat Jieming Zhu Li Christopher German Cornejo Nicholas B Huynh Ariela Sara Martinez Pai Heng Teng * CSF Gold Cord Ana Olivia Corralejo Kai Kazuo Ito* Eden Lucille Martinez Catherine Raquel Tereszczuk **Honor Society Silver Cord Kristine Veronica Crenshaw Xavier Edwardo Jativa Rudy Martinez Derek Anh Thai ***Both CSF Gold Cord & Natale York Crosby Xiao Fan Ji Katharine Elizabeth Maurey* Jinchi Tian Honor Society Silver Cord Benita Felice Cruz Jiu Jiu Natalie Jin*** Kristen McBride* Adam Christopher Tinsley Peer Listeners – Red Butonniere Danny Dam Kyle Kristen Johnson Lindsay Marie McClain Philbert William Tjong 10 TEMPLE CITY LIFE • JULY • 2014 www.templecitychamber.com [email protected] Temple City Kiwanis Club recognizes outstanding students

Watchmaker • Clockmaker • Jeweler Oak Avenue Intermediate School Oak Avenue Intermediate School The Kiwanis Club of Temple City honored Joseph The Kiwanis Club of Temple City honored Kayla Truong, Cheung, Justin Bowman, and Carol Anne Werthwein, three Sheri Cheng, and Sean Wu, three outstanding students from outstanding students from Oak Avenue Intermediate Oak Avenue Intermediate School, June 3. Attending with School, June 3. Attending with the students, shown in photo the students, as shown iunb the photo above, was Oak Av- above, was their teacher Mrs. Marta Bourgeili.. enue teacher Mrs. Holly Tran. Joseph, 14, has a younger sister. He enjoys Boy Scouts, Kayla, 13, is in Mr. Loomis’ class. She has an older magic, and making his own tea. Joseph said the best things brother and enjoys being outdoors, playing tennis, basket- about Oak Avenue “are the really nice and dedicated staff, ball and , and trying new things. Kayla said the the wonderful environment, and friendly students.” The best things about Oak Avenue “are the caring and dedicated best thing that happened to him was receiving the Maver- staff, the safe and friendly environment, and the character ick Nicest Human Being Award. If he could change one thing program.” The best thing that ever happened to her was it would be to remove the walls that separate people. Joseph’s making a sixth grade promotion speech at Emperor School. goals are to build a library so you could do more things If she could change one thing it would be to end violence than you could imagine, achieve Eagle Scout, become a fo- in school by promoting positive relationships. Kayla’s goals rensic scientist, and be able to speak to large audiences. are to build a machine to cure all diseases, go to a presti- Justin, 14, has an older brother. He enjoys playing base- gious college, work hard to become a doctor, study hard ball and football, tenor saxophone, and watching the L.A. and get good grades. Kings. Justin said the best things about Oak Avenue “are Sheri, 14, is in Ms. Reina’s class. She has an older brother the administrators, the music program, and the dances.” and enjoys sketching, reading, and playing the piano. Sheri The best thing that ever happened to him was going to the said the best things about Oak Avenue are the amazing 2014 BCS National Championship game. If he could change teachers and staff, exciting activities, and my great friends.” one thing it would be to have his grandparents live closer The best thing that ever happened to her was meeting her American Heritage, Realtors than New York. His goals are to build a mansion for his fam- grandfather for the first time. If she could change one thing Full Service Professionals ily, play varsity football and , maintain a 4.0 GPA it would be to save the rain forests. Her goals are to build a www.AmericanHeritageRealtors.com throughout high school, and be accepted to a Division One machine to cure cancer, achieve straight A’s, become a bet- university. ter piano player, and attend a good college. George Rudar Carol Anne, 13, has two older sisters. She enjoys danc- Sean, 14, is in Mrs. Goold’s class. He has an older brother ing, ballet and tap, playing volleyball, shopping, and sew- and enjoys reading, , fencing, art, running, writ- CalBRE License #00443064 ing. Carol Anne said the best things about Oak Avenue “are ing, literature, and architecture. Sean said the best things the collaboration between teachers and students, the natu- about Oak Avenue “are the amazing and kind teachers, Cecelia (Cyl) Rudar rally welcoming atmosphere of the students, and the vari- friendly students that are easy to socialize with, and the GRI Master, SRES, Broker-Owner ous opportunities.” The best thing that ever happened to clean campus with good morals and virtues.” The best thing CalBRE License #00323590 her was in the first grade being selected to the Camellia that ever happened to him was receiving the High Twelve Festival as a Princess. Award in the sixth grade. If he could change one thing it (626) 445-3000 If she could change one thing it would be to build an would be to live in a world free of toxins. Sean’s goals are to auditorium at the High School. Carol Anne’s goals are to [email protected] build a device that produces antidotes that cure any dis- build a machine that cures all diseases, get into a good col- ease, obtain a 4.0 for his entire academic career, to be ac- lege, maintain cepted into a prestigious university, and to be successful in good GPA and SAT life with a strong family. scores, and pursue Text and Photos by Jerry Jambazian a career in per- Phone Jerry Jambazian at 626-286-2444. See Web site at forming arts. www.templecitykiwanis.org Learn to Play Smarter

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Macias describes Honoring Afghanistan insurgent attacks, heat those who On the 70th anniversary of Marines. Semper Fidelis. and presented by documentary D-Day, June 6, an incredible Before settling down to hear photographer and webmaster protect us feat of coordination, commit- keynote speaker Lt. Uriel Jerry Jambazian, who this time ment, and sacrifice, and on the Macias, everyone attending at ably substituted for Tony heels of Memorial Day, mem- the gym of the First Baptist Hillbruner, who has provided 24/7/365 bers of the Blue Star program Church, enjoyed hamburgers many similar slide shows pre- of Temple City gathered for a and hot dogs masterfully grilled viously. night to honor all living veter- by Chef Don; potato salad and Lt. Uriel Macias started his ans as well as those who died pasta salad supplied by Chef’s talk with thanks to Sharon defending freedom under the restaurant and a home prepared Johnson and the Temple City command of the U.S. military. lettuce salad. Blue Star Banner Program and Special guests that night During the dinner, an audio- volunteers. OLD AGE were Marines Justin Chavez and visual shown with images He was impressed by the Jordan Law, both from Temple backed up by patriotic music event and the turnout. Lt City and both of whom have showed Temple City residents Macias hails from Azusa, which just returned from duty in Af- who serve in uniform with their also has a military recognition ghanistan. Welcome home, families. The show was created CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE IS NOT A TCHS graduate accepted to Fulbright Fellowship and Harvard Business School DISEASE. Christine Keung, a 2010 Temple City High demic Peer Tutor, worked with College adminis- School graduate, has been accepted to Harvard tration to develop more resources and support Business School in Cambridge, Massachusetts but for students from will defer her admission to earn a Masters in Busi- from underprivi- Enjoy your pet’s longer, happier, ness Administration for three to four years while leged back- she completes a Fulbright Fellowship. grounds, and sat healthier life with regular veterinary This summer, Christine travels to Boston to on the Board of participate in the MassChallenge Accelerator Pro- Admissions. care. gram, an intensive program of inspirational, edu- Christine’s pro- cational mentorship for startups and entrepre- fessional experi- neurs, and to Washington, D.C. for the Fulbright ence includes fi- Pre-Departure Orientation. nancial services TEMPLE CITY ANIMAL HOSPITAL In September, she leaves for a 10-month trip consulting, busi- to Xi’an, China to work as a researcher at North- ness development, (626) 287-1173 west University, exploring rural communities on nonprofit, and the Loess Plateau and examining issues of rural immigration and waste infrastructure, as varying Christine Keung degrees of industrialization and urbanization quality assurance engineering. impact these villages. In her various roles and fel- Christine graduated from Wellesley College in lowships, she has met and May with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and a worked with the likes of former minor in Chinese. Secretaries of State Hilary She has published papers in Computer Science Clinton and Madeline Albright, and Environmental Studies, developed a mobile Secretary of the Treasury Henry application exercise application for youth, worked Paulson, and reporter Cokie as a researcher at Massachusetts Institute of Roberts. Technology’s Sloan Business School and Olin Col- The Temple City Unified lege of Engineering’s Aging Research Group, and School District serves students in organized Wellesley College’s inaugural Hack-a- pre-Kindergarten through grade thon event. 12. For more information about On campus, she mentored first-generation stu- TCHS, phone 626-548-5120. dents in the Wellesley Plus program as an Aca- 12 TEMPLE CITY LIFE • JULY • 2014 www.templecitychamber.com [email protected] Speaker tells Blue Star group to ‘Keep up the good work, Brighten your life with Flowers keep up the good fight, and honor God and our country.’

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 khaki, and coveralls that were ing to the burden of carrying 78 program and he praised the ef- part of sailors’ seabags for de- pounds of gear. fort of both cities to acknowl- cades. A frequent occurrence of his edge those who serve from their His talk was about his military duty that he shared concerned towns and the sacrifices they experiences and his life choices the trucks departing by convoy. make for our freedom. following college and serving as The Islamist extremists sign up He was wearing the new digi- Azusa City Treasurer for four for suicide missions that involve (626) 287-1653 tal pixel-pattern Navy camou- years before the events of Sept. loading their cars with explosives A full-service florist 5947 Oak Avenue, Temple City, CA 91780 11, 2001, inspired a sense of ser- that have a trigger wire on the Across the street from the post office flage working uniform. They specializing in have been in use since August vice and patriotism in him caus- front bumper. OPEN 9 - 6 M-F • 9 to 3 Sat. brightening your life! 2008, replacing the dungarees, ing Mr. Uriel to enlist in the Navy These cars are small so as soon www.fannysflowers.com and become Seaman Uriel. as they can they squeeze in be- As a Navy reservist, he ap- tween the trucks, they hit the plied in 2008 to become an of- truck in front of them. Three to L.A. Kings win NHL Stanley Cup ficer and while waiting for a four vehicles around them are Celebrate with commission he married his won- taken out, resulting in many ca- derful wife, Angela. He was soon sualties. on a path of training and ulti- He said he also served in mately was deployed to Afghani- Bagram, Afghanistan, where his stan. commanding officer learned of

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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 449-8644 (English) • 577-0191 (Korean) www.sgucandcs.org 6:30 a.m. (Eng.), Noon (Eng.), 6:30 p.m. (Spanish) Sunday Worship: 9 a.m. [email protected] 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 a.m., 5 p.m.; (Spanish) 9:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 7 p.m.; Wed. Bible Study, 7 p.m. 9:30 a.m./ 1:30 p.m. English Worship (Vietnamese) 3 p.m. Wednesday Night Youth Program, Jr. & Sr. High, 7 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 Jonathon Hinckley, Minister Pastor Gary Clouse Heather Williams, 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 eve- Spanish Translation Available (11 a.m. service only) nings. Phone for information.

14 TEMPLE CITY LIFE • JULY • 2014 www.templecitychamber.com [email protected] TEMPLE CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUYERS GUIDE Continued from Page 13 FINGER PRINTING Holtzen & Bauermeister N PET CARE Bricks 4 Kidz S ‘N’ S Postal Center Insurance Heavenly Pet Resort, Inc. Agnes Joshiakar Daniel Holtzen NEWSPAPERS & Gloria Landaverde Chris Lam, President MAGAZINES 9908 Las Tunas Dr. 5917 Oak Ave. 455 North El Molino Ave 5011 Encinita 626-319-7808 626-285-7141 Pasadena, CA 91101-1403 Kan Zhong Guo Association 626-285-4441 626-574-1480 5603 Temple City Blvd. Unit B www.heavenlypetresort.com California Institute of FLORISTS www.holtzeninsurance.com Yi Liu [email protected] Advanced Management Fanny's Flowers The Tyre Agency Life-Medical- 626-262-9302 San Gabriel Valley Jennie Ta Bruce Wataru, Fanny Wataru 626-292-1826- Fax 9550 Flair Dr. 500 5947 Oak Ave. Small Group-Individual [email protected] Humane Society Tony J. Tyre Pat Brayer El Monte, CA 91731 626-287-1653 Mid Valley News 626-350-1500 5703 Temple City Blvd. 851 East Grand Ave. G 626-285-7033 Clarke Moseley San Gabriel 91776 [email protected] 11401 Valley Blvd. Ste. 2008 www.gociam.com www.tyreinsuranceagency.com 626-286-1159 GROCERY SUPERMARKETS El Monte 91731 Fax: 626-286-3165 CHOICESS Metro Supermarket J 626 443-1753 or 626-452-9566 [email protected] Joe Donofrio [email protected] David Ma JEWELRY TC Animal Hospital 348 East Foothill Blvd. 4819 Temple City Blvd. Temple City Life Arcadia 91006 Cal’s Jewelers Bruce Carlson, DVM 626-872-6955 TC Chamber of Commerce Carol Johannsen-Crittenden, DVM 626-359-3300 [email protected] Eddie Cebrowski www.choicess.com 5824 Temple City Blvd. Peter Choi Neil Bodie, DVM [email protected] Sam’s Club 626-286-7474 9050 Las Tunas Dr. 5406 Rosemead Blvd. 4901 Santa Anita Ave. 626-286-3101 San Gabriel 91775 Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center El Monte 91731 Jambhala Antique & Jewelry, Inc. [email protected] 626-287-1173 Stephen Edo 626-652-6901 Ronald Wang www.templecitychamber.org 9229 Pentland 9611 Las Tunas Dr. PHOTOGRAPHY 626-548-5000 Super A Foods 626-237-0168 NONPROFIT GP Wedding & Photo Studio First Lutheran School Richard Harb Fax 626-237-0030 Asian Youth Center (AYC) Herbert Chan 5595 Rosemead Blvd. [email protected] 100 West Clary Ave. 9636 Las Tunas Dr. Richard Swanson 626-248-0383 9123 Broadway L San Gabriel, CA 91776 626-284-8961 626-287-0968 Valu-Mart Kevin Lian 626-309-0622 Best Photo Booths Korey Khaledi LAMPS, LIGHTING, SHADES Ron Jacobs – President/Owner Min W. Fine Art & School 6340 N. Rosemead Blvd. 626-309-0717 - Fax Min Wang Modern Lighting [email protected] 3579 E. Foothill Blvd. #133 626-291-5969 Pasadena CA 91107 9908 Las Tunas Dr. Unit A H Mike Kowalski www.asianyouthcenter.org 626-642-5783 9030-40 Las Tunas Dr. 626-825-8286 [email protected] 626-286-7462 Blue Star Program [email protected] HEALTH & WELLNESS Sharon Johnson Pacific Friends School Carey Business Services LOCKSMITH 626-285-5852 PHYSICAL THERAPY Kellie McKinley Wellness Products & Lou’s Lock and Key Turning Point Physical Therapy 6210 Temple City Blvd. Square Foot Gardening CHOICESS Pat Kleman 348 East Foothill Blvd. 9627 Las Tunas Dr. 626-287-6880 JoAnn Carey 5954 Temple City Blvd. Arcadia 91006 626-292-1793 San Gabriel Christian School 6649 Cloverly Ave. 626-286-0142 626-348-2025 626-359-3300 Yonemoto Physical Therapy Joe Donofrio and Community Church [email protected] M Sheila Yonemoto, P.T. Diane Acosta www.choicess.com 55 S. Raymond Ave. 100 117 N. Pine Cheers Alano Club MANUFACTURING [email protected] Alhambra, CA 91801 San Gabriel 91775 AA & Related 12 Step Meeting 626-576-0591 5934 Temple City Blvd. Flexrake Hula Ho Friends of the TC Library 626-287-0486 Manuir Bhatti www.yonemoto.com 626-286-9975 Richard McGuire St. Luke Catholic School (TK-8) [email protected] 9620 Gidley St. 626-285-2137 Yvette Jefferys - Principal 626-443-4026 [email protected] PHYSICIANS www.cheersalanoclub.org Areté Family Medicine Inc. 5521 N. Cloverly Ave. Historical Society of TC 626-291-5959 Melody Skin Care MARTIAL ARTS Stella Chen FAX 626-285-5367 Melody Huang S.K. Tae Kwon Do School and Museum 5807 Temple City Blvd. www.stluketemplecity.org 5727 Sultana Ave. 9569 Las Tunas Dr. 5954 Kauffman Ave. 626-872-0082 626-451-0833 [email protected] TC High School 626-286-2889 626-286-6500 [email protected] [email protected] Northeast San Gabriel Valley Associated Student Body Dreamweaver Medical Associates www.melodyskincare.com www.sktaekwondo.com Dr. Francisco Rodriguez Gayle Schaffer WorkSource Center 9501 E. Lemon Jack Ng 330 West Las Tunas Dr. Ste. 1 HEATING MEDICAL SERVICES San Gabriel, CA 91776 626-548-5040 2550 West Main St. AIR CONDITIONING American Medical Response Alhambra 91801 626-289-0400 TC Schools Foundation Air-Tro, Inc. (Cooling-Heating) Alex Mendoza 626-284-9715 [email protected] Kathy Chambers John Helbing 5257 North Vincent Ave. [email protected] www.dreamweavermedicalassociates.com 9700 Las Tunas Dr. 1630 Myrtle Ave. Irwindale, CA 91706 626-548-5000 Monrovia 91016 626-633-4600 San Gabriel Japanese Health Care Partners 9810 Las Tunas Dr. 626-357-5311 [email protected] Community & Cultural Center TC Unified School District 5019 Encinita 626-309-7600 9700 Las Tunas Dr. Connor Air Areté Family Medicine Inc. 626-286-9850 (626)548-5000 Wayne Connor Stella Chen PLUMBING [email protected] 4931 N. Encinita 5807 Temple City Blvd. TCHS Vocal Arts Boosters Agosta Plumbing & Heating www.tcusd.net 626-286-3157 626-872-0082 9501 E. Lemon 5929 Oak Ave. [email protected] 626-548-5053 Tutor Doctor www.Connorair.com 626-286-9500 TC Schools Foundation Joseph Smith HOME IMPROVEMENT Asian Pacific Family Center Gorham Plumbing 615 Las Tunas Drive, Unit L Jennifer Li Nadine Wittry 5812 Temple City Blvd. 417 Arcadia, CA 91007 Agosta Plumbing & Heating 9353 East Valley Blvd. 9700 Las Tunas Dr. Bob Agosta John Gorham 626-254-0200 Rosemead 91770 626-548-5000 626-625-5205 5929 N. Oak Ave. Cell 626-399-1151 626-287-2988 ex 157 Fax 626-898-9210 626-286-9500 [email protected] NOTARY POSTAL CENTER [email protected] Air-Tro, Inc. (Cooling-Heating) Dreamweaver Medical Associates Franklin J. Ruedel, EA, Corp. Franklin J. Ruedel S ‘N’ S Postal Center John Helbing Dr. Francisco Rodriguez Agnes Joshiakar ELDER CARE 1630 Myrtle Ave. 330 West Las Tunas Dr. Ste. 1 626-286-9662 Fax 626-285-2107. 5917 Oak Ave. Sincere Care Services, Inc. Monrovia 91016 San Gabriel, CA 91776 626-285-7141 747 N. Lake Ave. Ste. D 626-357-5311 [email protected] 626-284-3300 PRINTING Pasadena 91104 [email protected] S ‘N’ S Postal Center 626-398-2098 Modern Lighting Mike Kowalski www.dreamweavermedicalassociates.com Agnes Joshiakar RPM Printing, LLC [email protected] 9034 Las Tunas Dr. Health Care Partners 5917 Oak Ave. Mike Richey 4983 Santa Anita Ave. EMPLOYMENT 626-286-7462 9810 Las Tunas Dr. 626-285-714 626-309-7600 626-448-9169 CHOICESS HOTELS O Joe Donofrio DoubleTree Hotel Rosemead Methodist Hospital - Arcadia PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 348 East Foothill Blvd. 300 W. Huntington Dr. OPTOMETRY CALAC Investments Arcadia 91006 888 Montebello Blvd. Rosemead, CA 91770 Arcadia 91006 Bright iCare Optometry Susan Lew 626-359-3300 323-722-8800 626-445-4441 5810 Temple City Blvd. (858) 565-8333 www.choicess.com Sharon Coley Lin Chiao [email protected] Pregnancy Help Center SGV 626-287-9725 George M. Arnerich [email protected] 5626 N. Rosemead Blvd. 626-287-7025 losangelesrosemead.doubletree.com 626-287-9727 – Fax ENTERTAINMENT & MUSIC 626-309-0788 [email protected] 626-222-6201 Irwindale Event Center Hilton San Gabriel Planet Preschool Bob Klein Juli Costanzo MOLD & DISASTER REPAIR TC Square Optometry Servpro of San Gabriel Paulina Han, O.D. Judy Huie Mena 500 Speedway Drive 225 West Valley Blvd. 4977 Santa Anita Ave. Annita Tran 5803 N. Rosemead Blvd. Irwindale, CA 91706 San Gabriel 91776 626-279-5482 4961 Santa Anita Ave. #D 626-287-8505 626-358-1100 626-270-2700 [email protected] 626-357-4227 [email protected] 626-478-0286 Derek Tong, O.D. [email protected] 626-478-0017 – Fax Center for Vision Development S & S Associates www.irwindalespeedway.com Holiday Inn Express Pasadena [email protected] 310-479-7669 3500 E. Colorado Blvd. Optometry T. M. Studios Pasadena, 91107 MORTGAGE CO. 2700 E. Foothill Blvd. Ste. 207 Pasadena 91107 PUBLIC SERVICES Mobil D.J. Service & Entertainment 626-792-1363 California Consumer Lending City of Temple City 626-286-3715 626-578-9685 I Vivian Chan and Michael Ly www.tongvision.com 9701 Las Tunas Dr. 9124 Las Tunas Dr. 626-285-2171 F 626-281-2030 www.ci.temple-city.ca.us IMPORT/EXPORT [email protected] P FINANCIAL PLANNING Ni-Star Worldwide, Inc. [email protected] PEST CONTROL Los Angeles County Library EH Financial Group, Inc. 951 Arcadia Ave. So Cal Termite Solutions Jing Li Emmy Hernandez San Gabriel, CA 91775 MORTUARY 5939 Golden West 419 S. Mission Dr. Glenn Dugger 626-285-2136 Joanne Zhang Pierce Brothers State License PR5524 San Gabriel 91776 626-286-9877 Turner & Stevens www.colapublib.org 626-943-8833 626-221-2391 626-237-0180 Fax Eric B. DuBois [email protected] TC Chamber of Commerce Morgan Stanley [email protected] 1136 E. Las Tunas Dr. 9050 Las Tunas Dr. Gabriel Lynn, Financial Advisor San Gabriel, Ca. 91775 PET BOARDING 626-286-3101 301 N. Lake Ave., Penthouse Suite INSURANCE, 626-287-0595 Heavenly Pet Resort, Inc. [email protected] Pasadena, CA 91101 FINANCIAL ADVISOR Gloria Landaverde www.templecitychamber.org TEL: 626-683-4611 MUSEUM Fulcrum Insurance Center Temple City Historical Museum 5011 Encinita U.S. Post Office FAX: 626-449-7121 18725 East Gale Ave., Suite 220 626-285-4441 5940 Oak Ave. [email protected] City of Industry, CA 91748 5954 Kauffman Ave. www.heavenlypetresort.com 626-451-0833 (800) 275-8777 Amanda Lam www.usps.com TO HAVE YOUR BUSINESS LISTED, 626-372-5196 Open 12-3 p.m. on PHONE 626-286-3101 [email protected] 1st and 3rd Sundays each month [email protected] WWW.TEMPLECITYCHAMBER.COM [email protected] www.templecitychamber.com JULY • 2014 • TEMPLE CITY LIFE 15 TEMPLE CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUYERS GUIDE West S.G.V. Consortium El Ruizenor Grill S V W DBA Career Partners Norma Perez VACUUM CLEANERS Mirna Delira-Lopez Vincent Ruiz SECURITY SERVICES WATER DAMAGE REPAIR 3505 Hart Ave. 5818 Temple City Blvd. George’s Appliance Repair Rosemead 91770 626-286-8763 San Marino Security Charlie Mavaro Servpro of San Gabriel 626-572-7272 ext. 1200 [email protected] Phil Raacke 5952 North Temple City Blvd. Annita Tran 626-569-1110 2405 Huntington Dr. 626-287-1159 4961 Santa Anita Ave., Suite D [email protected] Guppy House San Marino 91108 [email protected] 626-478-0286 David Li 626-285-7778 626-478-0017 – Fax R 5743 Rosemead Blvd. VETERINARIAN SERVICES [email protected] REAL ESTATE 626-285-0288 SECURITY GUARD SERVICE [email protected] TC Animal Hospital WEDDING American Heritage Realtors City Security Company, Inc. Bruce Carlson, DVM Chapel of Roses Cecelia Rudar, Broker The Hat Robert Rysdon Carol Johannsen-Crittenden, DVM John and Pearl Northcott 626-445-3000 (voice) Dave Smith 430 South Garfield Ave., Ste. 401 Neil Bodie, DVM 61 N. Hill Ave. 626-286--6295 (fax) 5505 Rosemead Blvd. Alhambra, CA 91801 Sheeba Thomas, DVM Pasadena 91106 [email protected] 626-292-1000 TEL: 626-458-2325 Lisa Nguyen,DVM 626-793-0248 www.cylrudar.com FAX: 626-458-2328 5406 Rosemead Blvd. [email protected] McDonald’s [email protected] Arcadia Association 9831 Las Tunas Dr. San Gabriel 91775 626-287-1173 GP Wedding & Photo Studio of Realtors 626-292-1711 SERVICE CLUBS Herbert Chan Andrew Cooper Rose Donuts/Sandwiches/ Kiwanis Club of TC 9636 Las Tunas Dr. 601 S. First Ave. VIDEO & DIGITAL Yogurt Jerry Backstrom, President IMAGING 626-284-8961 Arcadia 91006 P.O. Box 156 [email protected] 626-446-2115 Charles Yip Myra D. Lopez 6276 N. Rosemead Blvd. 626-286-2444 Business Consultant Bodkin Co. Realty 626-287-1488 Bob Bodkin 1012 W. Beverly Blvd. Ste. 876 SPORTS Montebello 90640 5912 Encinita Starbucks TC Amateur 626-285-9991 5705 N. Rosemead Blvd. 323-869-8867 626-614-8004 Association Century 21 Ludecke Margaret Healy 2624 Doray Circle Subway 4317 P.O. Box 931 Monrovia, CA 91016 9441 Las Tunas Dr. 909-720-3841 285-7280 Linda Jo Pyle, Realtor JAL Tennis 626-688-4767 Sushi In The Box [email protected] Joselito Lasin Alex Chuang 626-789-6453 Grandmark Realty, Inc. 5927 Cloverly Ave. Herman Wong 626-286-5786 Play Smarter Basketball Classes Realtor Associate Richard Marquis The Tea Station 626-482-8267 5401 Baldwin Ave. 9578 Las Tunas Dr. 626-789-6453 626-292-7007 [email protected] 626-291-5688 www.grandmarkrealty.net www.playsmarterclasses.com [email protected] UR Space TC Youth Football & Cheer IRN Realty 9619 Las Tunas Drive Javier Sotelo 556 W. Las Tunas Drive Michael Shih 1142 West Louisa Ave. Suite 101 626-237-0133 West Covina, CA 91790 Arcadia, CA 91007 [email protected] 626-419-7504 Amanda Lam RETAIL [email protected] 626-447-5100 626-372-5196– Direct Line 7-Eleven T 6262 Rosemead Blvd. [email protected] TAX PREPARATION https://sites.google.com/site/ 626-292-5834 amandakarmalam Aqua Vape H&R Block Robert Best Jacqueline Hsu Jackson Wong 5781 Rosemead Blvd. 9678 Las Tunas Drive 626-285-0964 Listing Advisor 626-291-2547 [email protected] Jackson Wong [email protected] 1225 South Baldwin Ave. LA First Tax & Arcadia, CA 91007 Best Photo Booths Cell: 626-286-8168 Ron Jacobs – President/Owner Financial Services Text: 626-823-1032 3579 E. Foothill Blvd. #133 Natalie Lee, EA Fax: 626-286-1881 Pasadena CA 91107 9067 Las Tunas Dr. [email protected] 626-825-8286 626-285-1221 www.templecitylistings.com [email protected] [email protected] www.la1sttax.com Keller Williams Realty Bricks 4 Kidz Helen Chen Marston Chris Lam, President Quality Bookkeeping Services 317 East Foothill Blvd. 205 9908 Las Tunas Dr. Kathleen Chambers, EA Arcadia 91006 626-319-7808 9633 Las Tunas Dr. Cell – 626-353-9665 Cal’s Jewelers 626-285-1281 [email protected] Office – 626-386-7888 Eddie Cebrowski [email protected] 5824 Temple City Blvd. www.helensrealestate.com Rex Dondlinger & Assoc. 626-286-7474 5819 Temple City Blvd. Rita Padilla Direct TV EM Services 626-287-0903 EXPAND Realtor Associate Elia Maalouf YOUR Dilbeck Real Estate Franklin J. Ruedel, EA, Corp. 626-243-3645 or 866-706-3178 8 E. Foothill Blvd. Franklin J. Ruedel EXPERIENCE www.swapmeetprices.com Arcadia 91006 Voice 626-286-9662 626-462-2460 Min W. Fine Art & School Fax 626-285-2107 [email protected] Team NuVision, Realtors Min Wang 9908 Las Tunas Dr. Unit A Rudy Kusuma The Tyre Agency, Inc. 626-642-5783 1024 E. Valley Blvd. Steven S. Tyre, CPA [email protected] Alhambra 91801 Tony J. Tyre, Attorney at Law 626-789-0159 Modern Lighting 5703 Temple City Blvd. 626-285-7033 [email protected] Mike Kowalski 626-309-9753 fax FIND YOUR ADVENTURE www.rudylk.com 9034 Las Tunas Dr. West San Gabriel Valley 626-286-7462 TERMITE CONTROL Association of Realtors Office Depot So Cal Termite Solutions 1039 E. Valley Blvd. Ste 205B 5533 Rosemead Blvd. Glenn Dugger San Gabriel 91776 Temple City, CA 91780 State License PR5524 626-288-6212 626-309-7594 626-221-2391 www.wsgvar.com www.officedepot.com [email protected] Yunicorn Lending Sam’s Club TUXEDO RENTAL Richard Wang 4901 Santa Anita Ave. Friar Tux Shop 9611 Las Tunas Dr. El Monte 91731 626-652-6901 1000 S. Baldwin Ave. 626-789-3199 Arcadia 91007 Fax 626-239-3299 Superior Furniture 626-445-0540 [email protected] 1001 South San Gabriel Blvd. U RESTAURANTS San Gabriel, CA 91776 Applebee’s Restaurant Binh Lam UTILITIES 626-292-1301 5701 N. Rosemead Blvd. Athens Services 626-292-1314 – Fax Carolyn Bifone Dennis Chiappetta 951-587-1787 Marketing Dept. P.O. Box 60009 [email protected] Tel-714-671-0772 x231 City of Industry 91716 626-336-3636 Beard Papa’s Cafe Arcadia Temple City Bike Shop John “JJ” Spielmann, Jr. www.AthensServices.Com 860 S. Baldwin Ave. 9628 East Las Tunas Dr. Arcadia, CA 91007 California American Water 626-287-6936 Weng Tang 8657 Grand Ave. www.templecitybikeshop.com 626-329-1048 Rosemead 91770 [email protected] [email protected] 888-237-1333 www.beardpapas.com ROOFING Golden State Water Company Café Roule B & G Roofing 110 E. Live Oak Megan Pan Junior Guy Arcadia 91006 9153 Las Tunas Dr. 4930 Arden Drive 626-446-5176 626-872-1188 626-679-1284 The Gas Company Clearman’s Galley TRS Roofing 800-427-2200 Drew Hopkins The Roofing Specialist www.socalgas.com 7215 N. Rosemead Blvd. Louie Rios and Amanda Sanchez Southern California Edison San Gabriel 91775 5812 Temple City Blvd., Ste. 304 800-655-4555 626-286-9402 626-444-7555 www.edison.com Clearman’s North Woods Inn 626-810-0102 [email protected] Sunnyslope Water Company 7247 N. Rosemead Blvd. 1040 El Campo Dr. San Gabriel 91775 Unless otherwise indicated, all business directory Pasadena 91007 626-286-8284 addresses are for: Temple City, CA 91780 626-287-5238 16 TEMPLE CITY LIFE • JULY • 2014 www.templecitychamber.com [email protected] Chamber’s July 10 seminar will teach Instagrams, tweeting @ Twitter If you think tweets are for birds and a hashtag is a agency that helps businesses build a profitable online breakfast food, then you will want to attend a free presence with a #socialbusinessplan. seminar presented by the Temple City Chamber of Free pizza, beverage at 11:30 The workshop seminar is from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 Commerce and SocializeLA.com on Thursday, July 10 p.m. There will be complimentary pizza and sodas at the Chamber office. See advertisement on Page 6. will discuss how to seamlessly integrate with your before the seminar which will begin at noon. Learn how to build customer relationships and current online efforts. Bring your questions. Ms. The seminar is free for Chamber members and $5 raise brand awareness with the use of these two pow- Brown will be ready to give you answers and best for non-members. Space is limited, so phone the erful social medias. practices. Chamber at 626-286-3101 or send an e-mail mes- Chamber workshop presenter Margaret M. Brown SocializeLA.com is a full-service social business sage to [email protected] to reserve a seat. YOUR TEMPLE CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INVITES YOU Let’s Do Lunch in Temple City BREAKFAST & DINNER, TOO El Ruizenor Grill Rose Donuts & Sandwiches 6276 Rosemead Blvd. Temple City, CA 91780 626-287-1488

5818 Temple City Blvd. • 626-286-8763 [email protected] The Hat 5505 Rosemead Blvd. Temple City, CA 91780 Subway 4317 of Temple City 626-292-1000 9441 Las Tunas Dr. • 626-285-7280

PHOTO BY PETER CHOI During a Chamber of Commerce tour last September, State Sen. Dr. Beard Papa’s Cafe CAFÉ Ed Hernandez (center) visited with Norma Perez and Cesar 860 S. Baldwin Ave. Miranda in front of their restaurant at 5818 Temple City Blvd. Arcadia, CA 91007 ROULÉ 626-329-1048 Megan Pan Restaurant Spotlight Weng Tang 9153 Las Tunas Dr. www.beardpapas.com 626-872-1188 EL RUIZENOR GRILL World’s Best Cream Puffs Having already opened two successful and still op- erating restaurants – the original Chanos in San Gabriel Sushi 10 years ago and the newer Chanos in El Monte six years McDonald’s later – Norma Perez and Vincent Ruiz open tedheir lat- In The Box est venture, El Ruizenor Grill at 5818 Temple City Blvd. 9831 Las Tunas Dr. Alex Chuang 626-292-1711 Open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., their newest eatery offers a variety of dining options from 5927 Cloverly Ave. breakfast to dinner, all featuring their house-made salsa 626-286-5786 and chips. Breakfast: Along with favorites like Huevos Ranche- Applebee’s Neighborhood ros, Huevos a la Mexicana, or Chilaquiles (Green or Clearman’s Red), El Ruizenor Grill also offers French Toast or Pan- Grill & Bar cakes. If you’re on the run, pop in for the Breakfast Galley 5701 Rosemead Blvd. Burrito! 7215 N. Rosemead Blvd. Temple City, CA 91780 Lunch: Stop by for a light lunch of tasty appetizers like Super Nachos, quesadillas (or a Fiesta Platter for San Gabriel 91775 626-291-5153 the whole gang), or check out their lunch menu for 626-286-9402 hard and soft shell tacos, flautas, taquitos, chile relleno or sopes, as well as a mouth watering variety of burritos. The Tea Station Of special note are their deluxe burritos like the Roger, Guppy the Big Momma and the Big Daddy. 9578 Las Tunas Dr. Dinner: Entrées range from carne asada or a mari- 626-291-5688 nated grilled chicken breast or shrimp enchiladas and House camarones al Mojo de Ajo. But as Norma specializes in 5743 Rosemead Blvd. cuisine from the Oaxacan region of Mexico, diners will 626-285-0288 want to try Oaxacan specialties like chicken enmoladas, [email protected] three large corn tortillas with shredded chicken breast topped with their delicious Oaxacan style mole, Mexi- Starbucks Coffee Company can cheese and onions, plus many other specialties. El Ruizenor is available to host parties for birthdays Hometown Buffet, Inc. or business events and fundraisers for schools and 5705 Rosemead Blvd. 5535 Rosemead Blvd. Temple City, CA 91780 churches. El Ruizenor Grill, Mexican Fine Food serving Breakfast, Temple City, CA 91780 626-614-8004 Lunch, Dinner. Open everyday 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. 5818 Temple City 626-285-6229 Blvd., Temple City 91780. 626-286-8763 or 626-286-8764. REDISCOVER UR SPACE Restaurant The Restaurants Clearman’s North Woods Inn 9619 Las Tunas Drive 7247 N. Rosemead Blvd. 626-237-0133 of Temple City San Gabriel 91775 • 626-286-8284 Michael Shih • [email protected]