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Concerts in the Park begin June 13. See Page 3. June 2018 www.templecitychamber.com Temple City Life 626-286-3101 [email protected] ©2018 • Published by the Temple City Chamber of Commerce • 9050 Las Tunas Drive • Temple City, CA 91780 New Mayor takes office PHOTO BY JERRY JAMBAZIAN • TEMPLECITYPHOTOS.COM Miss Temple City and court crowned May 12 Congratulations to the 2018-2019 Miss Temple City and Honor Court. From left are Princess Rebecca Chung, Princess Michelle Lordiany, Miss Temple City Megan Lee, Prin- cess Sharon Wu, and Princess Bronya Yang. The Miss Temple City Ambassador Pageant took place May 12 at the First Baptist Church of Temple City, 6019 Baldwin Ave. Temple City offers free CERT training for disaster response Residents who want to be ready and a natural disaster. PHOTO BY JERRY JAMBAZIAN • TEMPLECITYPHOTOS.COM helpful to themselves and the commu- More than 25 hours of instruction Carole Rodenbucher is Temple City’s 2018 Outstanding Older American nity during a disaster may get free is provided at Temple City Council training from Temple City on three Chambers, 5938 Kauffman Ave. The Congratulations to Mrs. Carole Rodenbucher for being recognized as Temple City’s Out- dates in late July and early August. training sessions take place from 8:30 standing Older American for 2018. Mrs. Rodenbucher was selected for her years of dedi- cation and service to the community. She was publicly recognized at the City Council The CERT program provides pri- a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 28, Sat- meeting on May 1 where she was presented a proclamation from the City Council desig- vate citizens with basic skills that will urday, Aug. 4, and Sunday, Aug. 5. nating May as Older Americans Month. Above sharing the moment are Temple City enable them to handle their own needs The course curriculum will cover Mayor William Man, Mrs. Rodenbucher and Council Members Nanette Fish and Cynthia and then to respond to their the following topics: Sternquist. community’s needs in the aftermath of • July 28: Disaster Preparedness, CERT Organization, Disaster Psychology, Terrorism and CERT. • Aug. 4: Disaster Medical ce Operations I and II, Light Search and Rescue. • Aug. 5: Disaster Fire Safety, Permit No. 99 No. Permit Standard Mail Course Review, Final Exercise U.S. Postage Paid Postage U.S. San Gabriel, CA 91775 and Graduation. For additional information, please phone Bryan Ariizumi at 626-285-2171 ext. 4342 or email [email protected]. Class size is limited to 25 participants who must attend all 3 days (25+ hours) to receive a certificate of completion. All participants must be at emple City Chamber of Commer least 18 years of age. Individu- AL PATRON OR AL PATRON als who are 16-17 years old may attend if accompanied by a par- ent or legal guardian. City salutes TCHS world class Band Drumline. See Story, Page 9. DELIVER TO POST 9050 Las Tunas Drive • Temple City, CA 91780-1834 City, Drive • Temple 9050 Las Tunas Published by the T With Appreciation To Sponsors of Temple City Life 2 TEMPLE CITY LIFE • JUNE 2018 www.templecitychamber.com [email protected] Community Leader Program California American Water and Transtech Engineers have joined with the Chamber of Commerce to give back to the community. Their sup- port greatly assists our engagement with both the business community and the many civic and service organizations in Temple City. Their sup- Board member Ed Chen, Pastor Xiaoxian Grace Ren (Faith United Methodist Church’s new Chinese port is greatly appreciated. language ministry), and Board member Gerard Atienza were the winners of the May 16th Wines-day Thank You Mixer raffle. Chamber provides members with networking events The Temple City Chamber of Commerce recognizes that the primary reason to attend a net- working event is the opportunity to make new business contacts, so in addition to Chamber events where members can catch up with old friends like our May 16th Wines-day Mixer we try to partner with our fellow SGV Temple City Chamber of Commerce Chambers for Multi-Chamber An organization working Mixers like our recent May 10th to build the community through Mixer co-hosted with the Pasa- its businesses, organizations and residents. dena and other Chambers at the stunning Noor event space in the Paseo shopping center, Pasa- dena. This month of June we are of- Temple City Life fering two terrific opportunities SGV Chamber Executives at the Noor event ballroom in the Paseo, A publication of the Temple City Chamber of Commerce. to meet new folks. Join us on downtown Pasadena. L-R: Ken Rausch (El Monte Chamber), Paul Temple City Life is published at 9050 Las Tunas Drive, June 7 as we celebrate the Grand Little (Pasadena Chamber), Ray Jan (Rosemead Chamber), Peter Temple City, CA 91780. 626-286-3101 Re-Opening & Ribbon Cutting Choi (Temple City Chamber). for Chamber member Temple Peter Choi ............................................ Editor and Publisher City Dental Care and our de- from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. at 9929 E. be there. (See flier Page 3) Phuong Mac Grinstead .....................Assistant to the Editor lightful columnist Dr. Jack Von Las Tunas Drive, Temple City. Rise early on June 13 for the Bulow (See column Page 6) Net- Jack has graciously opened up Networking Breakfast at the Philip Pettus ................ Managing Editor, Graphics, Design work with members of the the event to permit networking DoubleTree by Hilton- Arcadia and Pasadena Chambers with his many patients who will Sheryl Rubin .......................................................Copy Editor CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Charlotte Nim ...................Assistant Editor/Student Affairs 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. Officers and Board of Directors 2017 – 2018 EXECUTIVE BOARD Peter Choi ................................................................ President/CEO Judy Huie Mena .................................... Chairman of the Board Planet Preschool Brian Barreto ............................................................. Vice Chair California American Water Margaret Healy .................................................... Finance Chair Quality Bookkeeping Devlin Chung .............................................................. Secretary Edward Jones Financial Ed Chen....................................................................... Past Chair Athens Services BOARD MEMBERS Gerard Atienza....................................................Board Member Rita Padilla ..........................................................Board Member Victoria Quach ...................................................Board Member Franklin Ruedel ..................................................Board Member Jim Walden..........................................................Board Member EX-OFFICIO BOARD MEMBER Councilmember Nanette Fish ............... Liaison for City of TC [email protected] www.templecitychamber.com JUNE 2018 • TEMPLE CITY LIFE 3 Chamber Calendar of Events | June 2018 Sunday, June 20 is the submission deadline Tuesday, June 5 for July issue of Temple City Life State Election Day – Vote Thursday, June 7 Grand Re-Opening & Ribbon Cutting Temple City Dental Care 5-8 p.m. 9929 E. Las Tunas Drive, Temple City PHOTO BY JERRY JAMBAZIAN • TEMPLECITYPHOTOS.COM Vintage car and Royal Court guests at Historical Society meeting The 2018 Temple City Camellia Festival Royal Court and Ken Mallory along with his car from the Santa Anita Model A’s were featured guests at the Temple City Historical Wednesday, June 13 Society’s general meeting, May 20. The Historical Society of Temple City is located at 9704 Woodruff Ave., Temple City. Lynne Best is president. For more information, phone Multi-Chamber Networking Breakfast 626-451-0833 and leave a messsage or e-mail [email protected]. 8-9:30 a.m. • Check-in by 8:15 a.m. DoubleTree Hotel 888 Rosemead Place Rosemead, CA Limited space, RSVP ASAP at 626-286-3101 Chamber provides members with networking CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE The event is FREE for Chamber mem- Rosemead for a five Chamber breakfast bers and $25 for NonMembers, but space mixer co-hosted with the Rosemead, Pico is limited so RSVP asap at (626) 286-3101. Rivera, Montebello and Bell Gardens Important note: Attendees must check-in Chambers from 8-9:30 a.m. by 8:15 a.m. (See flier, Page 2). 4 TEMPLE CITY LIFE • JUNE 2018 www.templecitychamber.com [email protected] TCUSD appoints two consultant replacements for Supt. Kathy Perini The Temple City Unified school board appointed two consult- ants to share the duties of superintendent as it begins its search for a replacement for Kathy Perini. The school board voted in closed session May 23 to appoint Mark Skvarna and Richard Tauer, consultants from Sacramento-based Capitol Advisors Group, to serve as interim co-superintendents as the district begins searching for a successor to Perini. District staff has yet to complete its contract with Capitol Advi- sors Group, so details about its length and cost to the district are not yet available, TCUSD spokeswoman Katherine Healey said. The contract is expected to be fully drafted and presented to the board for approval in June. The board voted in March to extend