Two Temple City High School Music Talents Retiring

Mathnasium tutors students in safe environment, Page 6 July 2020 Temple City Life 626-286-3101 www.templecitychamber.com [email protected] © 2020 • Published by the Temple City Chamber of Commerce • 5938 Kauffman Ave. • Temple City, CA 91780 Nearly $540,000 in grants available to businesses and residents The City of Temple City continues COVID-19, such as having to reduce employees’ hours Income-eligible households in Temple City that to demonstrate support for struggling or shut down entirely, are eligible for grants worth up to have been negatively impacted by COVID-19, includ- renters and troubled small business $10,000. ing through job loss or reduced hours, may qualify for owners with the allocation of nearly The grants can be used to cover operating ex- $3,000 rental assistance grants. $540,000 to assist qualified small busi- penses including rent, payroll and utilities, as well as The funds will be disbursed in $1,000 installments nesses and eligible renters affected by COVID-19-related costs involving equipment and sup- over a three-month period to the landlord or property COVID-19. plies. management company. The funding primarily comes from Priority will be given to restaurants and other food Each applicant must have a current and valid lease the Community Development Block establishments, followed by general merchandise busi- agreement signed by the landlord, and show proof of Grant Program, with an additional nesses and those geared toward all other commercial lost income due to COVID-19. $123,000 allotted to the City through the federal CARES and industrial uses. Information on both programs is available at temp- Act. Priority will also be given to businesses that have not lecity.us/grants. Interest forms for small-business grants It will be used to provide 30 small businesses and 71 received other government grants, such as the Payroll must be submitted by 5 p.m., July 5, while forms for households citywide with relief grants. Those applying Protection Program. rental assistance will be reviewed on a first-come, first- for funding must meet federal income guidelines avail- To be eligible, business owners or a retained employ- served basis. All approved requests will be funded by able at templecity.us/income. ee must have a household income in accordance with the end of July. Temple City small businesses with 25 employ- federal guidelines. Home-based businesses and non- For more information, phone City Hall at 626-285- ees or fewer that have faced negative impacts due to profit organizations are ineligible for funding. 2171 or email [email protected]. Temple City Animal Hospital keeping pets and their humans safe and healthy Temple City announces zero tolerance on illegal fireworks In an effort to curtail the use of illegal fireworks, the City of Temple City announced the deployment of four extra like bottle rockets, M-80s patrols, July 4 to locate and cherry bombs could offenders and issue cita- result in a minimum of a tions. $1,000 fine. Use of illegal fireworks Continued on Page 5 Refunds available for TCHS play tickets The staff and students of Temple City Unified School District send genuine gratitude to the sup- porters of their traditional musical which is usually performed every March. This past March, however, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Newsies, the work chosen as this year’s production, was cancelled the day before its showing. Costumes, set designs and the procurement of the San Gabriel Mission Playhouse were ready for the show, but Newsies never saw the curtains open with an awaiting and eager audience. Many purchased tickets to see the hard work of several students and TCUSD staff and parents come to fruition, and with deep regret, staff and students apologize that they Arthur Crittenden and artist Henry Goods in front of the hospital’s new murals. were not able to deliver the memorable in-person showing of this year’s musical. Staff and students are Temple City Animal Hospital is safe for pets and humans prepared to offer refunds to anyone who purchased Chamber Board Secretary Rita Padilla, a realtor with Dilbeck Realtors, stopped by the Temple City Animal a ticket for this year’s performance. Please go to Hospital with her beagle, Dana. She was greeted by hospital director Arthur Crittenden who showed her the tcusd.net for information regarding how to obtain beautiful new murals created by artist Henry Goods. Mr. Crittenden and the animal hospital staff have imple- a refund for tickets to the musical purchased during the 2019-2020 school year. If you would like to do- mented new safety measures beginning with the canopy tents spaced out in the parking lot for patients to wait for nate the amount of your purchase and would like a a tech to pick up their pet for treatment. Medications are also delivered to clients at the car as no one is allowed receipt of donation for tax purposes, please email inside except staff. For more information on care and treatment for your dogs, cats and small animals, phone Mr. Mike Kidd at [email protected]. The community’s sup- Crittenden at 626-589-3041. port is greatly appreciated.

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Community Leader Program LASplash helping fight COVID-19 in LA County LASplash Vice President Long Nguyen proudly dis- plays their Chamber membership plaque. In early 2020, Chamber member LASplash cosmetics pro-ac- tively transformed from manufacturing cosmetics to producing pandemic supplies like hand sanitizers in their Temple City location.

California American Water, Clean Power Alliance, and Transtech Engineers, have joined with the Chamber of Com- merce to give back to the community. Their support greatly assists our engagement with both the business community and the many civic and service organizations in Temple City. Their support is greatly appreciated.

Temple City Chamber of Commerce An organization working Chamber welcomes renewing members to build the community through its businesses and residents Alhambra/San Gabriel Elks Lodge #1328 • First Baptist Church Playfactory Preschool • Rose Donuts • Royal Vista S.G. • Super A Foods Temple City Amateur Softball Assoc. • TC Church of Christ • TCUSD • The Dive Temple City Life Westminister Presbyterian Church • W.S.G.V.R. A publication of the Temple City Chamber of Commerce. Temple City Life is published at 5938 Kauffman Ave., Temple City, CA 91780. 626-286-3101 Peter Choi...... Editor and Publisher Phuong Mac Grinstead...... Assistant to the Editor Sheryl Rubin...... Managing Editor, Graphics, Design

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 2020-2021

EXECUTIVE BOARD Peter Choi...... President/CEO Serkan Erenay...... Chairman of the Board Erenay DesignBuild ...... Vice Chair Margaret Healy...... Finance Chair Quality Bookkeeping

Rita Padilla...... Secretary Dilbeck Realtors BOARD MEMBERS Gerard Atienza...... Board Member Brian Barreto...... Board Member Ed Chen...... Board Member Melissa Demirci/Albert Chang...... Board Member Natalie Gonzalez...... Board Member Dustin Kunkel...... Board Member Jeffrey Lee...... Board Member EX-OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS William Man...... Liaison for City of TC www.templecitychamber.com [email protected] July • 2020 • Temple City Life 3 4 Temple City Life • July • 2020 www.templecitychamber.com [email protected] Keeping up with your estate plan Back to the future ... and the new normal Updating estate plans could prevent future aggravation Legal Report By Allyson S. Heller By Tony J. Tyre As we slowly and tenta- Attorney at Law, The Tyre Agency tively begin the process of 5703 Temple City Blvd., Temple City emerging from lockdown For more information, and embracing the new phone 626-285-7033 normal in this time of un- or email [email protected] certainty, it may be a good time for you to revisit your care agents, who have is more than 10 years old, estate plan. since passed away or are there is a possibility that no longer in a position to your estate plan is out of In my practice, I en- make decisions on their date, and you may want counter many clients who behalf or manage their es- to consult with an estate had estate planning docu- tate. planning attorney about ments drafted some 15 or potentially updating your 20 years ago and have not Another issue that cli- documents. looked at them since. ents with outdated documents often encounter Allyson is an associate attor- As a result, many of is banks and financial in- ney at The Law Office of Tony J. these documents are out stitutions are increasingly Tyre, Esq., APC and offers free of date. rejecting older Powers of estate planning consultations. Suited up in protective gear, the Temple City Dental Care team might be a little hard to identify but Clients who had a trust Attorney, resulting in un- To book your appointment, they are determined to keep the experience personalized as they provide dental care. drafted when their chil- necessary hardship and please call 626-858-9378 or dren were still young may delay for clients and their email aheller@tyrelawgroup. Return to daily life signals time to adjust and grow now want to make chang- family members. com. es to trustee and distribu- So, for the first time Finally, many of these tion provisions, now that in three months, almost Making Dentistry Fun older estate plans are their children are grown. to the day, we’ll be back By Jack Von Bulow, DDS non-compliant with pri- serving our patients. The For instance, if a child vacy rules established by Jack Von Bulow, DDS, was named Top Den- whole crew has returned tist by Pasadena Magazine (2011-2013). develops substance abuse the Health Insurance Por- issues or has poor money from our quarantine Temple City Dental Care is located at 9929 tability and Accountabil- spring vacation. E. Las Tunas Drive, Temple City, CA 91780. management skills, then ity Act (HIPAA), which Phone him at 626-285-3161 or visit his Web Hope you can forgive adding special discretion- may preclude healthcare site at www.templecitydental.com. ary trust or spendthrift providers and insurers us for multiple resched- provisions for that child’s from disclosing protected uling, some lengthy email never experienced a pan- we see co-workers, pa- share may be appropriate. health information to des- blasts, and me going Face- demic. But I do remember tients, and community as Additionally, clients ignated representatives, to have a book Live twice a week Vietnam, the Watts Riots, family, we’re serious about over six fortnights. assassinations, and my adjusting to be safe and with older estate plans leaving them unable to Happy And there’s no looking brother’s death all hap- growing to improve lives. may have individuals list- make informed decisions Fourth of July ed as trustees, executors, on the client’s behalf. If back; the new normal is pening within the same Suited up in our pro- and financial and health- your current estate plan Holiday not normal. window of time. tective gear, we might be We suffered, survived, Businesses are carefully a little hard to identify. and mourned, made some reopening but Covid 19 Some of the changes in radical changes, and grew Coronavirus is not out the protocol, equipment, and (a president resigned, the door. furnishings will require Civil Rights and Voting some adjusting from us Sitting around in front Rights Acts were passed, all. We’re determined to 2727th of a variety of screens for we landed on the moon keep the experience per- extended periods of time and created new techno- sonalized. has impacted us all. logical advances and in- We’ll continue to work We’ve had an opportu- dustries.) And we remain toward our sharing a smile nity to absorb some of the far less than a finished and doing most of the lis- real-life human tragedies product. tening. calling out for our atten- But today, small busi- tion and the necessity for nesses are following a sim- Pronouns will remain social growth and change. ilar course from 50 years prohibited. Since I still manage to ago. We’ve survived 90 And we’ve missed you; check in at considerably days. Now it’s time to ad- we’re looking forward to fewer years than 100, I’ve just and grow. And when welcoming you back. Contact Temple City Chamber for helpful tips for starting a business in Temple City Verify zoning, and garding type License Department. check if business is a “Per- of business Submit a Business Li- mitted Use”, a “Condition- required cense Application, Sign al Use” or is not “Not Per- applications Application (Commer- m i t t e d ”. and paper- cial), and Additional Re- Gather Information re- work from the Business Continued on Page 8

Temple City Animal Hospital

Dr Carol Crittenden, DVM Temple City Animal Hospital Dr. Ishun Chen, DVM OPEN WEEKDAYS 8 A.M. UNTIL 8 P.M. Dr. Jennifer Gih, DVM OPEN SATURDAYS 9 A.M. UNTIL 5 P.M. Dr. Sol Lucko, DVM 626-287-PETS Dr. Lisa Nguyen, DVM PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL TO: 5406 N. Rosemead Blvd. (One block south of Broadway) Cell/Text 626-823-1032 www.templecityanimalhospital.com WeChat: JacksonRealEstate Internal Medicine & Surgery • Spay & Neuter • Vaccines Email: [email protected] Senior Pet Care • Pocket Pets • Grooming & Boarding

Full Service Family Veterinarians 77 W. Las Tunas Drive. #100 Arcadia, CA 91007 4 Temple City Life • July • 2020 www.templecitychamber.com [email protected] www.templecitychamber.com [email protected] July • 2020 • Temple City Life 5 Accessory Dwelling Units provide affordable option for additional housing

Accessory Dwelling Units, or ADUs, can be designed in a style suited to the homeowner’s taste.

ADU can provide additional space, income Get creative with color and textures. An Accessory Dwelling Unit, usually just called an ADU, is a secondary hous- More than a Home Serkan Erenay, General Building ing unit on a single-family Contractor, Erenay Designbuild, CA, residential lot. ADUs are License Number: 886225, an innovative, affordable, P.O. Box 80271 effective option for adding San Marino, CA 91118 housing in California. 310-740-4457 [email protected] Types of ADUs: www.erenaydesignbuild.com • Detached new con- with a major new infra- • ADUs give home- struction structure. owners the flexibility to • Addition ADUs (at- • ADUs can provide share independent living tached to the existing a source of income for areas with family mem- house) homeowners. bers and others, allow- • Garage conversion ing seniors to age closer • ADUs are built to family as they require • Basement conversion with a cost-effective wood more care. • Junior Accessory frame construction. What are JADUs? Dwelling Units (JADUs) – • ADUs allow extend- a small living unit created ed families to be near one Junior Accessory Keeping it simple and modern. out of a bedroom within another while maintain- Dwelling Units (JADUs) kitchen utilizing small because they simply re- fessional to come up with an existing single-family ing privacy. are created within the home. walls of a proposed or plug-in appliances and purpose an existing space an idea for building your • ADUs can provide as existing single-family res- share a bathroom with the within the residence and own ADU on your prop- What are the benefits of much living space as many idence and contain no primary dwelling. do not expand the dwell- erty. Good luck. ADUs? newly-built apartments more than 500 square feet. They exist to reduce de- ings planned occupancy. For more information • ADUs are an afford- and condominiums, and JADUs offer additional velopment costs. You need a City permit visit: California Depart- able type of home con- they are suited well for housing options. to build an ADU. ment of Housing and struction in California be- couples, small families, JADUs present no ad- Community Development cause you are not required friends, young people, and They may share central ditional stress on utility Start the procedure by website www.hcd.ca.gov. to pay for land or deal seniors. systems, contain a basic services or infrastructure contacting a design pro- City’s zero tolerance approach to illegal fireworks could mean fines of $1,000-$5,000 Continued From Page 1 City is taking a using such fire- possession of others. fireworks can be legal- ans, pets and their owners, Six deputies from Tem- zero tolerance works will be Currently the use of ly ignited between noon and those affected by loud ple Sheriff’s Station and approach to il- fined $1,000- any fireworks in Temple and 10 p.m., July 4. Those noises or lights. two City public safety offi- legal fireworks $5,000. Property City is illegal. caught using the fireworks To report illegal fire- like bottle rock- owners may also outside this timeframe cers will conduct suppres- The City does allow (in work use, phone Temple ets, M-80s, cher- be responsible if could be issued a fine up- sion operations in marked its jurisdiction) the sale Sheriff’s Station dispatch ry bombs and illegal fireworks ward of $1,000. and unmarked vehicles. and use of safe-and-sane at 626-285-7171. Enforcement will focus other devices are used on City officials ask com- If possible, please pro- that contain fly- their property fireworks, those that don’t on neighborhoods with explode or fly, and are ap- munity members to be vide the offender’s street historically high reports ing mortars. or if illegal fire- aware of the impacts fire- address. All calls are con- works are in the proved by the state’s fire of illegal firework use. The Those caught marshal. Safe-and-sane works can have on veter- fidential. Library highlights programs for children The Temple City Li- Virtual Storytime brary would like to reach Live storytime includ- out and offer our services ing songs, reading and and reaffirm its commit- wordplay at 11 a.m., Mon- ment to providing useful day-Thursday: https://www. resources to the commu- facebook.com/LACountyLi- LA County Library nity. brary/ . Temple City Branch The following resourc- Sidewalk Service: 9050 E. Las Tunas Blvd. es and services are available for children: Holds are available for 626-285-2136 pick up at select libraries Hours Open: Lunch at the Library from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., This summer, custom- Monday-Friday. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ers aged 18 and younger Monday-Friday can visit a participating Staff are also available Saturday-Sunday: Closed library and pick up a free to answer questions by To learn more nutritious meal. The pro- phone from 9 a.m. to 6 visit http://lacountylibrary.org/ gram is from noon to 1 p.m. https://lacountylibrary. libs/templecity/ org/express-service/. and follow p.m. through August 7. @TempleCityLibrary First come, first served While the library is on Facebook while supplies last: https:// physically closed to the lacountylibrary.org/summer- public, staff members are email, or chat to provide lunch/. always available via phone, reference assistance. 6 Temple City Life • July • 2020 www.templecitychamber.com [email protected] Mathnasium provides expert math team in new Temple City location

Masks and hand sanitizer help provide a safe environment. Students are screened upon their arrival at Mathnasium. Chamber member Mathnasium offers tutoring in safe environment to help young students achieve success Mathnasium of Temple They recruit the best ited special offers. www. 91780. to get into an enrichment City offers math tutor- talent to achieve success. mathnasium.com/templecity Now enrolling and of- program, Mathnasium tu- ing and homework help Their randb new center [email protected] fering free assessment tors build a personalized to students in the Tem- is conveniently located passionate about helping 626-766-1662. ($100 value). learning plan tailored spe- ple City, Arcadia, and in the downtown Temple youngsters improve and Mathnasium of Tem- cifically just for the child’s neighboring communities. City area. If a child needs any excel in math from grade ple City , 9233 Las Tunas needs. Their expert math team is remedial help or wants K-12. Contact them for lim- Drive, Temple City, CA

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Friends and family serving friends and family Temple City Dental Care Jack Von Bulow, DDS 9929 East Las Tunas Drive Temple City, CA 91780 Top Dentist • Complimentary consultation 2011-2017 • Same day care opportunities Best Restorative Case in North America 626.285.3161 www.templecitydental.com Invisalign Summit, 2015 8 Temple City Life • July • 2020 www.templecitychamber.com [email protected] Two Temple City High School music talents retiring Bert Ferntheil - Temple nual trips to the National Matt Byers - Temple City ing music in Beijing, Chi- City High School Band & City Parade. Unified School District na as part of the Longden Orchestra Director 1989- But one of Mr. Fern- Vocal Arts Director 1984 team, conducting at Car- 2020 theil’s favorite parts of his - 2020 negie Hall and the Dor- When Bert Ferntheil job was conducting the Matt Byers spent most othy Chandler Pavilion, started as the Band and annual musical. of his life as a part of performing at Disneyland Paris and Shea Stadium, Orchestra Director at Thirty-one musicalsTemple City, attending La serving as the Honorary Temple City High School later, it is still a thrill to see Rosa, St. Luke’s, Cloverly, Grand Marshal for the in the fall of 1989, he was the kids play the profes- Oak Avenue and Temple Camellia Parade in 1998 no stranger to the Temple sional scores and do such City High School, play- and being selected as the City Unified School Dis- a great job. ing youth sports, singing trict. in the local school choirs TCUSD and Los Ange- His musical pit orches- and then coming back to les County Teacher of the Having worked as the tras have been recognized his Alma Mater as an in- Matt Byers Year for 2016. Percussion Instructor Bert Ferntheil five times in the past few structor. Assisting him on the since 1983, Mr. Ferntheil years from the JRAY Brighter Side to perform piano since 1989 has been was impressed with the Gold) which have close to Awards (a high school ver- His dream was to take at the “Lights On TC” his colleague and fellow school district and city’s 50 members combined. sion of the Tony Awards over for his mentor and event for the past three alum Jon Howie. Sheri, love of the performing Mr. Ferntheil has al- for Los Angeles and Or- friend, Roger Lockie, who decades. his bride of 38 years, has arts. ways believed that his first ange Counties) for Best taught him the lessons of In 1989, Brighter Side been a constant help and When he was hired in commitment was to the All Student Orchestra. musical excellence and attended the first nation- support by his side from 1989, the band consisted school and community. community service. al “America Sings Benefit And although this last Concert for The Home- day one. of 30 members. His band and orches- musical was performed Starting as an adjunct less” in Washington, D.C., He is grateful for the His first orchestra fea- tras have played many for a full audience, he is choir teacher at Longden, and in subsequent years many administrators, tured 25 players and a jazz events from Friday foot- thankful to Jerry Jamba- he soon took over as the co-hosted the event 15 board members, Princi- band of 18. ball games, assemblies, zian for recording it and choral music director, times. pals, booster parents and He remembers march- and other sporting/school to the City of Temple City teaching four choirs at the most importantly, the stu- ing his first Camellia pa- events, to the Lights on for showing it on their ca- high school, one at Oak Mr. Byer’s group has dents who have given so rade with only 25 band Temple City Parade, Ca- ble channel and Facebook Ave and the three elemen- been selected to perform much to the program. members. mellia Parade, and the page. tary schools. at Disneyland 14 times And it has been a gift to Temple City Fall Festival. Over the past 34 for their Community Arts Over the years, the Mr. Ferntheil is looking be a part of the legacy of years, he transformed Showcase series. program started to flour- Highlights of his time forward to his retirement. performing arts in Tem- the Brighter Side Singers Having performed in ish. His band now boasts in Temple City include He plans on traveling a bit, ple City for more than 36 upward of 175 members. two trips to the Tour- fishing, and working on into a show choir, leading the high school musicals when he was a student, years. There are now three nament of Roses Parade projects at home. them on 28 performance tours representing Temple one of his highlights be- In retirement, Mr. orchestras at TCHS: 9th (2004 and 2015), a full But what will probably City throughout Southern came producing 34 musi- Byers is looking forward Grade Orchestra, Ad- orchestra performance at keep him tied to music is California, the East Coast, cals, directing 18 of them to spending some long vanced Orchestra and Carnegie Hall in 2005 and that he looking forward to Canada, Western Europe as well. He had so much overdue time with his six Honors Orchestra with a a performance at Disney’s volunteering for his son’s and New Zealand/Austra- fun with the high school children and six grand- combined enrollment of Concert Hall in 2008. band or orchestra pro- lia. As a joint venture with shows that he developed children. about 240 musicians. He has great memories gram someday, as his son the city, Mr. Byers helped the Summer Junior Mu- He also plans to contin- There are currently two of playing at many CIF would like to be a band transform the October sical program which has ue children’s drama work- Jazz Bands (Green and football games and the an- and orchestra teacher also. “Picnic in The Park” into delighted for 28 years. shops with the help of Consult Chamber for help starting business the full blown “Fall Family Career highlights for the Temple City Schools Festival” and has brought Mr. Byers include teach- Foundation. Continued On Page 6 spection. quired Paperwork. Approval of Business Support your Chamber Schedule a Business Students show appreciation License will be sent by and your Chamber (Home/ Commercial) and mail if approved and all Sign (Commercial) In- conditions have been met. will support you.

Photo by Rita Padilla Student car parade celebrates retired Temple City High school administrator Gale and her husband Dale Shaffer grew up in Temple City, so the parade of two dozen cars of students with gifts and flowers driving by the Temple City High School’s administrator’s home was an expression of appreciation that carried deeper meaning. The occasion was Ms. Shaffer’s retirement after 25 years of helping students as an Activities and AP Co- ordinator, PTA president, Pep Commissioner and many other activities. The couple plan to spend time with their family and grandchil- dren. 8 Temple City Life • July • 2020 www.templecitychamber.com [email protected] www.templecitychamber.com [email protected] July • 2020 • Temple City Life 9 10 Temple City Life • July • 2020 www.templecitychamber.com [email protected] Hot stuff: Blazin’ Chicks spices up Temple City’s dining scene By Christine N. Ziemba of chili in there,” more heat. “I’m going to Yelpers have been Lu said. “Naked” intensify the Blazed Out abuzz about Blazin’ Chicks comes straight because a lot of our cus- since its grand opening in from the fryer tomers, I guess they can January. Located in Tem- without added handle it,” he said. ple City’s Camellia Square, spice; Mild adds “You got people out the hot chicken restaurant a cayenne base there who are always up has been a bona fide hit to the chicken; for the challenge.” thanks to the simple yet Medium adds Poultry dishes and spicy offerings created by habanero and chicken restaurants have co-owner and chef Henry cayenne; Blazin’ become all the rage in and Lu. adds ghost pep- around Temple City, fo- The menu may be small per spices to the cusing on different styles in scope,limited to fried aforementioned and flavors. chicken items and sides, sandwich, tenders (breast base; and Blazed Out adds In recent years, those but everything served is meat) or wings, served a the tongue-scorching Car- have included The Dive chock-full of complex fla- la carte or with sides like olina reaper to the ghost SKC’s Cajun-spiced wings vor. collard greens and butter pepper mix. and blackened chicken And did we mention rice. When mixing and ap- po’ boys, Red Chicken’s the spice? As in heat that After your chicken of plying the hottest two lev- Hainan (poached) chick- nearly runs the length of choice is deep-fried and els, Lu and his team have en and curried dishes, and the Scoville scale, which dipped in house-made to don masks and avoid the Hot Star food truck’s measures the pungency of chili oil, it’s up to you to skin exposure. pounded fried cutlet. bell peppers to Carolina pick your spice level, and But while most people Blazin’ Chicks stands reapers and everything in that’s when things really don’t have the fortitude apart by offering South- between. A meal at Blaz- get interesting. for the reaper, Lu says ern-style fried chicken; it’s in’ Chicks starts with a “As the heat level goes his hardiest customers similar to Nashville-style Blazin’ Chicks offers Southern-style chicken with a twist: a South- choice of a chicken slider up, we add a different type are pressing him for even chicken, which tradition- ern batter with Nashville heat. ally uses lard and cayenne restaurants. City of Temple City Local Dining Options pepper, but Lu’s version They took over a deli has its origin in the much shop near the small town deeper South. of Hattiesburg, which has “It’s Southern-style a population of around chicken with a twist,” he 47,000 people. said. The deli’s original menu “The twist is making featured sandwiches and the chicken hot – spicy – burgers, but after doing so that’s where the Nash- research and development ville [influence] comes in, at night, the brothers but the batter, I would say, eventually created their is Southern.” fried chicken recipe. The aforementioned After adding the chick- batter is crispier, crunch- en to the menu, “lines and ier and airier, but not too lines were out the door,” greasy. Lu says. And Lu says his spices While Lu honed his cu- aren’t that mouth-numb- linary skills in the South, ing: “Our heat is instant, he still missed his family. but doesn’t last too long.” “After five years there, I A graduate of Cal Poly realized that money’s not Pomona, Lu studied busi- everything,” he said. ness administration and He moved back to the worked in the mortgage San Gabriel Valley and industry. chose Temple City for his “I went into the corpo- latest project, pointing out rate world, and I did not the restaurant’s location, like it,” he said. near the intersection of Las Tunas Drive and Rose- After quitting the num- mead Boulevard, used to bers game, in 2007, Lu and house an Edwards Cine- his brother James, both ma where he saw his first raised in El Monte, moved to Mississippi to work in Continued On Next Page DINING OUT Excellence in dining is yours at one of these fine local restaurants

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5505 Rosemead Blvd. Temple City, CA 91780 626-292-1000 10 Temple City Life • July • 2020 www.templecitychamber.com [email protected] www.templecitychamber.com [email protected] July • 2020 • Temple City Life 11 Different levels of heat from nude to blazed out offered to satisfy all palates Continued From Page10 the “Medium” and “Blaz- dar and mozzarella. “That’s going to change, movie, “Home Alone.” in” spice levels proving The tater tots come but before we do that “In Temple City, I re- the most popular among plain or loaded, with the change, I want to make alized there’s not really diners. latter item topped with sure we get enough staff so a gourmet, American, Be warned: This slider caramelized onions, ba- we can extend our hours,” Western fried chicken,” he isn’t a dainty sandwich. con and the signature Lu said. says. “Back in Mississippi, sauce. The community has “I wanted to bring people like to eat a large For now, Lu doesn’t embraced Blazin’ Chicks’ something good to the amount, so that’s a slider plan on changing the fast-casual atmosphere, community, and I kind of back in Mississippi,” he menu much, except for and the restaurant’s guests want to put Temple City said. possibly adding seasonal cross generations and cul- on the map with a gour- The chicken’s heat is sides. tures. met fried chicken, hot countered by a topping of He’s also working on Lu believes the diversi- chicken.” Lu’s Blazin’ sauce and kale obtaining his beer and ty has to do with the uni- Blazin’ Chicks isn’t a slaw, a mixture of cabbage wine license and expand- versal appeal and popu- fast-food joint. “We al- and kale. ing the eatery’s hours. larity of chicken. He said, ways tell our customers The deep-fried wings (As of press time, Blazin’ “That makes me really [it’ll take] a minimum of are bone-in and served Chicks closes at 6 p.m. happy, to see the crowd we 15 minutes to get your with a variety of dipping on weekdays and 8 p.m. draw in here.” food out,” he says. sauces, but many custom- on Fridays and Saturdays, There are no micro- ers opt for old-fashioned and you’ve never seen sad- The chicken’s heat is countered waves, and everything is honey. der faces than those cus- by a topping of Lu’s Blazin’ sauce and kale slaw, made onsite. The mac and cheese is tomers trying the doors at a mixture of cabbage and kale. For first-timers, Lu rec- a decadent choice, made 6:15 p.m.) ommends the slider, with with mild and sharp ched- City of Temple City Local Dining Options ... continued

It’s not all about chicken. The mac and cheese is a decadent choice, made with mild and sharp cheddar and mozzarella. The tater tots come plain or loaded, with the latter item topped with caramelized onions, bacon and the signature sauce. 12 Temple City Life • July • 2020 www.templecitychamber.com [email protected] Temple City Coalition volunteers continue helping needy during COVID-19 During the COVID-19 lotions, toothpaste or ly heard that a long-time pandemic, the Temple toothbrushes stop by a ta- homeless friend who has City Coalition (TCC) con- ble, one person at a time, been with us since the be- tinues to provide a weekly to receive these items ginning of the Coalition hot meal, (grab & go style) when they come for the now has a place to stay to the homeless and needy meal. The work of the Co- and he will start working. each Sunday afternoon alition goes beyond just The Temple City Coa- at Temple City United physical needs of food and lition, aka Neighborhood Methodist Church. personal items. Table, is a non-profit The Coalition has used Most of all, encourage- 501(c)(3) all volunteer donated funds to purchase ment is given to those who community of various ready-to-go meals from are discouraged when faiths, races, cultures Community members have neighboring restaurants, housing doesn’t come working together to make sewn cloth face masks for thus helping the business quickly or job interviews our neighborhood a bet- guests who do not have one community as well as pro- Temple City Coaltion volunteers from left to right: Wendy Mc- fail. ter place for everyone. when they come to pick up Grail, TCC secretary; Adel Tanious and Remon Attalia, Mideast their meal. viding nutritious food to Even in the current sit- During this pandemic, Evangelical Church, Linda Garcia, president, George Reynolds, those in need. uation, the brief weekly TCC continues to pro- addition to the weekly hot TCC volunteer; Jan Hammond, treasurer. Community mem- meeting offers friends the vide hot showers Tuesdays meal. For more informa- bers have sewn cloth face come to pick up their hygiene items, socks and opportunity to connect through Saturdays, week- tion about these services masks for guests who do meal. Other community underwear. Guests who and share their stories. ly laundry assistance and or to make a donation, not have one when they members have donated are in need of shampoo, TCC volunteers recent- light case management, in phone 626-286-3129. Keep your store S.A.F.E. and your hands free - special offer for Temple City businesses

Keep your business S.A.F.E. and your hands free. Public and private sector agencies and businesses who wish to read temperatures daily but find the process cumbersome have a new alternative option available to measure temperatures. Mention the Temple City Chamber of Commerce for a discount.

Your Community Christian Churches Welcome You

Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet, a light on my path. Psalm 119:105

First Baptist Church of TC First Lutheran Church Immanuel Church of the Nazarene Jim Walden, Senior Pastor 9123 Broadway, Temple City 91780 Charles Lin, Senior Pastor 9953 Las Tunas Drive, CA 91780 6019 Baldwin Ave. • Temple City, CA 91780 Office 626-287-0968 626-285-3832 626-286-3125 • website: www.templecitybaptist.org Sunday Worship: www.go2icon.org e-mail: [email protected] 8:30 a.m. Traditional worship Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m. (English; Mandarin) [email protected] Wednesday Youth Night: 7:00 p.m. (English) Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. Bible Study - Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Friday Youth Night: 7:30 p.m. Sunday Worship: 8:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. website: www.firstlutherantc.org (Mandarin) www.myhym.org San Gabriel Mission Church St. Luke Catholic Church Sunrise Community Church FR. John Molyneux, CMF, Pastor Fr. Mark A. Strader, Pastor Nondenominational: Conservative Christian 428 South Mission Dr., San Gabriel 91776 5605 Cloverly Ave. Andrew Kikkert, Pastor 626-457-3035 • www.SanGabrielMission.org 626-291-5900 9642 E. Live Oak Ave. • 626-287-6120 Sunday Masses: English 7 AM, 8 AM, 9:30 AM, www.stluketemplecity.org Sunday Worship: 8:45 a.m. 11:15 AM, 5 PM; Spanish 9:30 AM, 1 PM, 7 PM; Sunday Masses: 6:30, 8:30, 10:30 a.m., 5:30 p.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Vietnamese 3 PM Saturday Evening Mass: 5:30 p.m. Friday Game Night 7 p.m. - 1st and 3rd Fridays Weekday Masses: 6:30 AM Eng., Noon Eng., Weekday Masses: 9:00 a.m. Friday Night Fellowship 6:30 p.m. - 2nd and 4th Fridays 6:30 PM Spanish Temple City Church of Christ T.C. United Methodist Church Westminster Presbyterian Church 5957 Golden West Ave. Rev. Diane Frasher, Pastor Jonathon Hinckley, Minister [email protected] 5272 Sereno Dr., Temple City PastorMartin Finau 9642 Live Oak Ave., Temple City, CA 91780 626-703-4980 626-286-3129 Phone for information: 626-287-1987 [email protected] [email protected] Sunday Bible Class 9:30 a.m. Minister Xiaoxian Ren (Grace) Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. [email protected] 10:30 a.m. Sundays All Children Welcome 626-787-3971 All Children Welcome • Nursery • Children’s Church Sunday School 8:45 a.m. (Worship 10 a.m.) Periodic Bible Studies Nursery 11:30 a.m. Worship Service in Mandarin 11:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship in English Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.

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Longden Ave. www.tyrelawgroup.com Grace Wu, Director 5553 Rosemead Blvd. [email protected] Arcadia, CA 91006 6539 Rosemead Blvd. FINANCIAL PLANNING 626-286-5800 Pacific Friends School San Gabriel 91775 C Kellie McKinley Charlesworth & Rugg, Inc. TAT Health Group 626-287-8321 6210 Temple City Blvd. Shawn Hsieh 9868 Las Tunas Drive CHIROPRACTIC Pacific Friends School 626-287-6880 77 Las Tunas Drive #204 ACCOUNTING & Prestige Integrative Kellie McKinley Playfactory Preschool Arcadia, CA 91007 BOOKKEEPING 6210 Temple City Blvd. 626-373-6333 Health Center 626-287-6880 Lana Shifflet - Director Quality Bookkeeping Service Denny Chiu, D.C. 9723 Garibaldi Ave. EH Financial Group, Inc. 5553 Rosemead Blvd. Playfactory Preschool Emmy Hernandez, JD, CFP® Kathleen Chambers, EA A Serendipity School 626-285-9223 9633 Las Tunas Dr. 626-286-5800 [email protected] 305 N. San Marino Ave. Lana Shifflet - Director San Gabriel, CA 91775 626-285-1281 Britton Chiropractic 9723 Garibaldi Avenue Shield of Faith [email protected] Cecilia Britton Tel: 626-943-8833 Temple City, CA 91780 Christian School www.ehfinancial.com ADVERTISING & MARKETING 9674 Las Tunas Drive 626-285-9223 Deborah Martinez [email protected] [email protected] World Financial Group TC Chamber of Commerce 4900 King Row Gerard Atienza Sonshine House Preschool El Monte, CA 91731 TC Life CHURCHES Jill Vidal 626-203-1231 9050 Las Tunas Dr. HOUSE OF WORSHIP 9141 Broadway 626-453-0338 [email protected] 626-286-3101 www.shieldoffaithchristianschool.org Community of Christ TC Christian Preschool FLORISTS [email protected] Pastor Darrell Kelty Carol Burns St. Luke Catholic School 9468 Broadway 6019 Baldwin Ave. Fanny’s Flowers The Quarterly Magazine (TK-8) Bruce Wataru, Fanny Wataru 626-285-4500 626-286-0042 Mark Franke Yvette Jefferys, Principal 5947 Oak Ave. 116 E. Live Oak Ave First Baptist Church of TC DENTAL AND 5521 N. Cloverly Ave. 626-287-1653 Arcadia, CA 91006 Jim Walden, Senior Pastor ORTHODONTICS 626-291-5959 626-825-9727 6019 Baldwin Ave. Fax 626-285-5367 626-286-3125 Beautiful Dentistry www.stluketemplecity.org G localcouponhub.com GROCERY SUPERMARKETS [email protected] www.templecitybaptist.org Dr. Harold Choi Sonshine House Preschool First Lutheran Church 9675 Las Tunas Drive Jill Vidal (Director) Super A Foods ART GALLERY Richard Harb 9123 Broadway 626-287-6688 9141 Broadway Min W Fine Art & School 626-287-0968 [email protected] 5595 Rosemead Blvd. 626-285-3380 626-248-0383 Min Wang Immanuel Church Trilogy Orthodontics [email protected] of the Nazarene GYM 843 E. Longden Ave. (Orthodontic Specialists) TC Schools Foundation Arcadia, CA 91006 Charles Lin, Senior Pastor Terrence L. Fong, DDS. Planet Fitness Kathy Chambers 9953 Las Tunas Dr. Garrett S. Fong, DMD., MS. 9055 Las Tunas, Ste. 160 ASSISTED LIVING 626-285-3832 9700 Las Tunas Dr. 9909 E. Las Tunas Dr. 626-210-3800 www.go2icon.org 626-548-5000 Mary and Martha’s Home 626-286-7151 planetfitness.com for the Elderly St. Luke Catholic Church www.trilogyortho.com TC Unified School District H 5317 Loma Ave. 5605 Cloverly Ave. [email protected] 9700 Las Tunas Dr. 626-287-7338 626-291-5900 Lad Family Dentistry 626-548-5000 HEATING www.stluketemplecity.org Hannah Geddy, [email protected]. [email protected] Chiman Lad, D.D.S. AIR CONDITIONING www.tcusd.net Sincere Care Services, Inc. San Gabriel Mission Sunjay Lad, D.D.S. Air-Tro, Inc. (Cooling-Heating) 5813 Temple City Blvd. Catholic Church John Helbing Pearl He 626-287-4094 ELDER CARE Pastor FR. Tony Diaz, CMF 1630 Myrtle Ave. 747 North Lake #D www.drlad.com Sincere Care Services, Inc. Pasadena, CA 91104 428 S. Mission Drive Monrovia 91016 Parklane Dental Pearl He 626-398-2098 San Gabriel, CA 91776 626-357-5311 9636 Las Tunas Drive 747 North Lake #D [email protected] 626-457-3035 Connor Air www.SanGabrielMission.org [email protected] Pasadena, CA 91104 Wayne Connor Royal Vista San Gabriel Spiritual Assembly 626-247-4788 626-398-2098 4931 N. Encinita 901 W. Santa Anita Street [email protected] 626-286-3157 of the Baha’is of T.C. Tai Mao, DDS. Inc www.Connorair.com San Gabriel, CA 91776 9925 Las Tunas Dr. Royal Vista San Gabriel (626) 289-8889 Office P.O. Box 1651 626-286-3033 901 W. Santa Anita Street HOME IMPROVEMENT (626) 289-1461 Fax 626-287-7425 Robert Shima, D.D.S. San Gabriel, CA 91776 Modern Lighting Sunrise Community Church 9929 Las Tunas Drive ATTORNEYS Andrew Kikkert, Pastor (626) 289-8889 Office Mike Kowalski Carlos Arcos 626-285-4577 9642 E. Live Oak Ave. (626) 289-1461 Fax 9034 Las Tunas Drive A Law Corporation 626-287-6120 San Gabriel Valley 626-286-7462 333 North Santa Anita Ave., Suite 8 Family Dental Group Temple City Church of Christ ENGINEERING HOME WARRANTY Arcadia, 91006 Joseph Rosenberg, DDS AND PLANNING Home Warranty of America 626-284-9003 Jonathan Hinckley 6503 N. Rosemead Blvd. Yunita Wu 626-284-9724 - Fax 5272 Sereno Drive San Gabriel 91775 Transtech Engineers, Inc. (13 Months-ONE MONTH FREE) [email protected] 626-703-4980 626-286-2156 Melissa Demirci & Albert Chang 213-880-4085 www.arcoslaw.com T.C. United Methodist Church Sunny Smile Dental 13367 Benson Ave. Chino, CA 91710 [email protected] Emmy Hernandez 5957 Golden West Ave. Dr. Benjamin Lu. D.D.S. 909-595-8599 O: 888-492-7459 • F: 888-492-7360 EH Financial Group, Inc. PastorMartin Finau 9216 Las Tunas Drive 305 N. San Marino Ave. 626-286-3129 626-287-1386 ENTERTAINMENT & MUSIC San Gabriel, CA 91775 [email protected] TC Dental Care T. M. Studios 626-943-8833 Minister Xiaoxian Ren (Grace) Jack Von Bulow, D.D.S. Mobil D.J. Service & Entertainment [email protected] 9929 Las Tunas Dr. 626-286-3715 Continued On Next Page John L. Shaw, Attorney 626-285-3161 5816 Temple City Blvd. 626-787-3971 [email protected] 626-286-3710 Westminster Presby. Church www.templecitydental.com Rev. Diane Frasher, Pastor Law Offices of DESIGN/RENOVATIONS Tony J. Tyre, Esq., APC 9642 Live Oak Ave. 626-287-1987 & REMODELING 5703 Temple City Blvd. [email protected] Erenay Design Build 626-285-7033 CAMELLIA FESTIVAL Serkan Erenay - CA. LIC. #886225 626-309-9753 fax P.O. Box 80271 www.tyrelawgroup.com TC Camellia Festival Dawn Tarin San Marino, CA 91118 AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR 9701 Las Tunas Drive 310-740-4457 [email protected] City Automotive 626-285-2171 Ext. 4030 www.erenaydesignbuild.com Gerald Blayney www.camelliafestival.org 4700 Miller Drive, A 626-443-8288 COFFEE & TEA HOUSES DESSERT SomiSomi B Rose Donuts 5708 Rosemead Blvd Suite 105 BANKING & FINANCE Charles Yip Temple City, CA 91780 Foothill Federal Credit Union 6276 Rosemead Blvd. https://www.somisomi.com/ 626-287-1488 250 Colorado Place, Suite 250 Arcadia, CA 91007 Starbucks E 5705 N. Rosemead Blvd. EDUCATION Industrial and Commercial Bank 626-614-8004 Ark Christian Academy, Inc. of China (USA) NA COLLEGE CONSULTING Grace Wu, Director Sammy Kwok 6539 Rosemead Blvd. 5773 N. Rosemead Blvd. College Counseling San Gabriel 91775 626-656-8888 Robert Powers 626-287-8321 323-487-9747 Wells Fargo Bank [email protected] CiAM – Innovate. Inspire. 9635 Las Tunas Dr. www.collegetorch.com Achieve 626-237-5060 1000 S. Fremont Ave. BEAUTY CPA & TAX PREPARERS Danny Cheung, CPA Mailbox #45 Building A10, 4th Floor, Ste. 10402 Dling Medical Aesthetic Center 9077 Las Tunas Drive 9525 La Tunas Dr. 626-237-0900 Alhambra, CA 91803 626-371-6659 www.ciam.edu CONVALESCENT www.dlingus.com El Monte Dr. Doug Sears BUSINESS CONSULTING Learning Center Convalescent Hospital Robert Westgate Myra D. Lopez Jesse Telles Business Consultant 9229 Pentland 4096 Easy St. 626-548-5000 1012 W. Beverly Blvd. Ste 876 El Monte 91731 Montebello 90640 626-442-1500 323-869-8867 14 Temple City Life • July • 2020 www.templecitychamber.com [email protected] TEMPLE CITY BUSINESS DIRECTORY Continued From Previous Page MANUFACTURING NONPROFIT NOTARY Arcadia Association of Realtors I Fujimi, Inc. Alhambra/San Gabriel Elks Franklin J. Ruedel, EA, Corp. Andrew Cooper IMPORT/EXPORT 9908 Las Tunas Drive, Ste. B Lodge No. 1328 Franklin J. Ruedel 601 S. First Ave., Arcadia 91006 Abco International Freight, 626-758-8208 Al Fredickson 626-286-9662 626-446-2115 USA Inc. Jon Davler Inc. 1373 E. Las Tunas Drive Fax 626-285-2107 Be Home Mei Tai Corporation [email protected] Shermin Kong 9440 Gidley Street San Gabriel, CA 91776 9100 Las Tunas Drive 9420 Telstar Ave., Ste. 203 626-941-6558 626-285-3118 [email protected] P Xinwei Sun El Monte, CA 91731 Princess Lifestyles, LLC [email protected] PEST CONTROL GMAC Finance Group 13150 Spring Street American Lung Association So Cal Termite Solutions Century 21 Ludecke Christine Niu Baldwin Park, CA 91706 Kimberly Luna Glenn Dugger Linda Jo Pyle 712 E. Northridge Ave. 626-960-3968 5757 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 505 State License PR5524 34 E. Foothill Blvd. Glendora, CA 91741 https://princesslife.com/ Los Angeles 90036 626-221-2391 Arcadia, CA 91006 213-296-2448 [email protected] 626-688-4767 INSURANCE, FINANCIAL ADVISOR MEDICAL SERVICE [email protected] PETS First American Title Home Warranty of America City of Hope Asian Rehabilitation TC Animal Hospital Angie Tang Yunita Wu 301 W. Huntington Drive, Suite 400 Services Inc. Dr Carol Crittenden, DVM 655 N. Central Ave. Ste 800 (13 Month-ONE MONTH FREE) Arcadia, CA 91007 Si Ho Dr. Ishun Chen, DVM Glendale, CA 91203 213-880-4085 626-218-9840 4322 Wilshire Blvd. Ste. # 310 Dr. Jennifer Gih, DVM 626-394-2882 [email protected] [email protected] Los Angeles, CA 90010 Dr. Sol Lucko, DVM [email protected] O: 888-492-7459, F: 888-492-7360 Dreamweaver Asian Youth Center (AYC) Dr. Lisa Nguyen, DVM Home Warranty of America New York Life Medical Associates 100 West Clary Ave. 5406 N. Rosemead Yunita Wu Dustin Kunkel Dr. Francisco Rodriguez San Gabriel, CA 91776 San Gabriel, CA 91776 (13 Month-ONE MONTH FREE) 330 West Las Tunas Dr. Ste. 1 55 S. Lake Ave. Verena Kwan 626-287-PETS 213-880-4085 Pasadena, CA 91101 San Gabriel, CA 91776 626-309-0622 626-284-3300 PHARMACY [email protected] 818-726-4237 626-309-0717 - Fax O: 888-492-7459 • F: 888-492-7360 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 986 Pharmacy www.dreamweavermedicalassociates.com www.asianyouthcenter.org Minh Chau Jackson Wong Homes State Farm 9612 Las Tunas Drive Coldwell Banker Dynasty Insurance Agency, Inc. El Monte Bliss & Wisdom Los Angeles 626-309-5052 Aaron Vuong Convalescent Hospital 3209 Producer Way 77 W. Las Tunas Dr. #100 Jesse Telles PHYSICIANS Arcadia, CA 91007 9022 Las Tunas Drive Pomona, CA 91768 Francisco G. Rodriguez, D.O. 626-237-1862 4096 Easy St. 909-595-6545 www.jacksonwonghomes.com Law Offices of El Monte 91731 http://www.us.blisswisdom.org/la/# A Medical Corporation cell/text 626-823-1032 Tony J. Tyre, Esq., APC 626-442-1500 330 E. Las Tunas Dr., Ste. 1 WeChat: JacksonRealEstate Blue Star Program San Gabriel, CA 91776 Tony J. Tyre Optum Temple City Sharon Johnson BRE #01049260 5703 Temple City Blvd. 626-285-5852 626-284-3300 Erin Carusetta, C-NP www.dreamweavermedicalassociates.com Rita Padilla 626-285-7033 Yan J. Chen, MD Chinese American Association Realtor Associate www.tyrelawgroup.com Nicole Cheung, DO of Construction Professionals Optum Temple City Dilbeck Real Estate Wai Wai, MD David Tsau Erin Carusetta 8 E. Foothill Blvd., Arcadia 91006 J Yan J. Chen, MD JEWELRY Liz Powell, Patient Liaison 5924 Temple City Blvd. 626-462-2460 626-309-9333 Nicole Cheung, DO Cal’s Jewelers 9810 Las Tunas Drive The Terraces at Temple City 626-309-7600 [email protected] Wai Wai, MD 238 S. Atlantic Blvd. Eddie Cebrowski Liz Powell, Patient Liaison 5824 Temple City Blvd. www.healthcarepartners.com Friends of Temple City Library Alhambra, CA 91801 9810 Las Tunas Drive 626-286-7474 MORTGAGE CO. 5939 Golden West Ave. 626-289-4088 California Consumer Lending 626-285-2137 626-309-7600 West San Gabriel Valley L www.healthcarepartners.com Vivian Chan and Michael Ly LOCKSMITH Historical Society www.healthcarepartners.com Association of REALTORS® 9124 Las Tunas Drive of Temple City 1039 E. Valley Blvd. #205B LOCKFIX Doors & Key 626-281-2030 5954 Kauffman Ave. San Gabriel, CA 91776-3666 [email protected] PLUMBING 5907 Temple City Blvd. Carol Daugherty Agosta Plumbing & Heating 626-288-6212 • www.wsgvar.com 626-222-4881 [email protected] 626-451-0833 Bob Agosta Your Home Sold lockfixdoorsnkey.com MORTUARY Open 1st & 3rd Sundays 12:30-3 p.m. 5929 North Oak Ave Guaranteed Realty LAMPS, LIGHTING, SHADES Pierce Brothers 626-286-9500 Turner & Stevens https://www.historicalsocietyoftc.com/ 8932 Mission Drive, Suite 102 Modern Lighting Rosemead, CA 91770 Tom Chapman San Gabriel Japanese PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Mike Kowalski 24Hour Hotline: 888-258-3508 9030-40 Las Tunas Drive 1136 E. Las Tunas Dr. Community & Cultural CALAC Investments Susan Lew Direct: 626-789-0159 626-286-7462 San Gabriel, Ca. 91775 Chris Kadohiro & Phannie Bang 626-287-0595 858)-565-8333 Cell: 626-780-2221 LONG TERM 5019 Encinita PUBLIC SERVICES MUSEUM 626-286-9850 Fax: 626-898-9389 CARE INSURANCE Historical Society Los Angeles County Library Email: [email protected] Franklin Ruedel, EA TC Schools Foundation Jing Li www.YourHomeSoldGuaranteedInc.com of Temple City 5939 Golden West 6035 Bartlett 5954 Kauffman Ave. Nadine Wittry 9700 Las Tunas Dr. 626-285-2136 • www.colapublib.org RESTAURANTS San Gabriel, CA 91775 Carol Daugherty Ahi Poki Bowl 626-286-9662 626-451-0833 626-548-5000 TC Chamber of Commerce Vocal Arts Boosters 5813 Rosemead Blvd. [email protected] Open 1st & 3rd Sundays 12:30-3 p.m. 5938 Kauffman Ave., 626-286-3101 www.ahipokibowl.com https://www.historicalsocietyoftc.com/ 9501 E. Lemon [email protected] M 626-548-5053 www.templecitychamber.com Bistro Na’s MARTIAL ARTS N Woman’s Club of Temple City 9055 Las Tunas Drive, #105 Wushu Action Star Academy NEWSPAPERS & MAGAZINES P.O. Box 283 R Clearman’s Restaurants Coach Jing Li 7215 North Rosemead Blvd Temple City Life [email protected] REAL ESTATE 9657 Las Tunas Drive American Heritage, San Gabriel, CA 91775 626-278-3100 TC Chamber of Commerce 626-286-9402 Peter Choi Support your Chamber Realtors http://www.clearmansgalley.com 626-287-3214 F Cecelia Rudar, Broker www.wushuactionstar.com 5938 Kauffman Ave., 626-286-3101 and your Chamber Contact: Renee Clark [email protected] 626-445-3000 (Direct) [email protected] www.templecitychamber.com will support you. [email protected] The Dive Steam Kettle Cooking 5708 Rosemead Blvd., Unit 100 626-766-1566 American Heritage Realtors El Ruizenor Grill Full Service Professionals Norma Perez www.AmericanHeritageRealtors.com 5818 Temple City Blvd. 626-286-8763 The Hat George Rudar and Cecelia (Cyl) Rudar Dave Smith DRE #00443064 DRE #00323590 5505 Rosemead Blvd. Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) 626-292-1000 Graduate Residential Institute, Masters (GRI, Masters) Kang Ho-Dong Baekjeong Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) 5770 Rosemead Blvd. Suite. 100 Certified Military Relocation Professional (MRP) Lotus House All above are National Association of REALTORS designations 5551 Rosemead Blvd 2018 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 626-741-5468 Northwoods Inn (626) 445-3000 7247 Rosemead Blvd [email protected] San Gabriel, CA 91775, 626-286-8284 http://www.clearmansrestaurants.com Contact: Wendy Alvares [email protected] Nothing Bundt Cakes 3628 Rosemead Blvd. Rosemead, CA 91770 [email protected] Phoenix Kitchen 9225 Las Tunas Drive 626-285-0988 www.phoenixfoodboutique.com Rose Donuts/ Sandwiches/Yogurt Charles Yip 6276 N. Rosemead Blvd. 626-287-1488 Starbucks 5705 N. Rosemead Blvd. 626-614-8004 www.templecitychamber.com [email protected] July • 2020 • Temple City Life 15 TEMPLE CITY BUSINESS DIRECTORY RETAIL Karen’s Tennis Franklin J. Ruedel, EA, Corp. Mathnasium of Temple City The Gas Company Cal’s Jewelers Karen Lasin Franklin J. Ruedel 9233 Las Tunas Drive 800-427-2200 www.socalgas.com Eddie Cebrowski 5954 Temple City Blvd. Voice 626-286-9662 626-766-1662 5824 Temple City Blvd. 626-861-0311 / 626-888-7644 Fax 626-285-2107 www.mathnasium.com/templecity Southern California Edison 626-286-7474 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 800-655-4555 www.edison.com Modern Lighting Play Smarter Law Offices of Tutoring Services Sunnyslope Water Company Tony J. Tyre, Esq., APC Mike Kowalski Basketball Classes Kathleen Steiner 1040 El Campo Dr. 5703 Temple City Blvd. 9034 Las Tunas Drive Richard Marquis [email protected] Pasadena 91007 626-285-7033 626-286-7462 626-482-8267 626-237-0185 626-287-5238 626-309-9753 fax [email protected] www.tyrelawgroup.com U S www.playsmarterbasketball.com V TERMITE CONTROL UTILITIES Veterinarian Services SECURITY SERVICES Temple City Amateur TC Hospital So Cal Termite Solutions Athens Services San Marino Security Softball Association Ed Chen Dr Carol Crittenden, DVM Glenn Dugger P.O. Box 931 P.O. Box 60009 Phil Raacke State License PR5524 Dr. Ishun Chen, DVM City of Industry 91716 2405 Huntington Dr. 909-720-3841 626-221-2391 Dr. Jennifer Gih, DVM 626-336-3636 San Marino 91108 T [email protected] Dr. Sol Lucko, DVM 626-285-7778 www.AthensServices.Com TAI CHI TRANSPORTATION Dr. Lisa Nguyen, DVM SERVICE CLUB Wushu Action Star Academy California American Water 5406 Rosemead Blvd. Woman’s Club of Temple City Coach Jing Li Foothill Transit 8657 Grand Ave., Rosemead 91770 San Gabriel 91775 P.O. Box 283 9657 Las Tunas Drive 100 S. Vincent Ave. Ste 200 888-237-1333 626-287-PETS [email protected] P 626-278-3100 F 626-287-3214 West Covina, CA 91790-2944 East Pasadena Water Company www.wushuactionstar.com W SPORTS 626-931-7239 3725 E. Mountain View Ave. JAL Tennis TAX PREPARATION TUTOR Pasadena, CA 91107 WINE Joselito Lasin P: 626-793-6189 • F: 626-793-0503 Old Oak Cellars Quality Bookkeeping Services Kumon Math & Reading Center P.O. Box 556 9666 Las Tunas Drive Golden State Water Company 2620 E. Foothill Blvd. 626-789-6453 Kathleen Chambers, EA Pasadena, CA 91107 626-287-8434 110 E. Live Oak, Arcadia 91006 9633 Las Tunas Dr. www.kumon.com/temple-city 626-794-1244 Unless otherwise indicated, 626-285-1281 [email protected] 626-446-5176 all directory addresses [email protected] are for Temple City, CA 91780 Toastmasters Club of Temple City celebrates its 70th anniversary

From top left to right: Simon Pei, vice president Membership; Marie Chen, vice president Educa- tion; Lilian Li, member; Crystal Vo, club president; Gerard Atienza, past president; Christine Hut- tayasomboon, secretary; Jessie Moe, treasurer; Brian Hsu, past area director; Ann Ta, member; The club was commended by Deepak Menon, Toastmasters International President and by Daniel Rex, Bernie Melo, vice president Public Relations. Chief Executive Officer Toastmasters International. Toastmasters empowers members to develop communication, leadership skills, confidence The Toastmasters Club of demonstrated the TC Toastmasters are important for everyone. tunity to develop oral commu- Temple City, Club 554 “The ability of your club Club is led by its By understanding the Toast- nication and leadership skills, Friendly Club” celebrated its leaders to suc- Club President Crys- masters Mission, you are not which in turn foster self-confi- 70th Anniversary, July 15. cessfully fulfill the tal Vo. She said “It simply helping yourself, but you dence and personal growth. The club was commended by mission of empow- takes sacrifice, hard are helping your fellow mem- The club meets every second Deepak Menon, Toastmasters ering members to work, commitment, bers.” and last Monday of the month develop communi- dedication to keep International President and by Toastmasters International via Zoom. cation and leader- the club going for so Daniel Rex, Chief Executive Of- mission is to provide mutually For membership informa- ship skills resulting long. Most of all, it ficer Toastmasters International. supportive and positive learning tion please email Simon Pei at in greater confidence and per- takes a good heart for under- In their congratulatory letter environment in which every in- [email protected] or phone 626- sonal growth.” standing that well spoken words they stated, “This achievement dividual member has the oppor- 242-4321. Los Angeles County to activate new region-wide small business relief fund amidst COVID-19 The County of Los Angeles tion, a national non-profit orga- by COVID-19 has been partic- $2,500 to $10,000 for small busi- and LISC LA have joined with nization supporting community ularly damaging to small businesses nationwide. other philanthropic partners to development in cities and rural nesses and organizations who LISC has also raised millions oversee and manage the new LA areas throughout the country. have been unable to access fed- in generous donations from cor- COVID-19 Regional Recovery “LISC LA is proud to be se- eral funding due to size, lack of porate partners like Verizon and Fund: https://www.lacovidfund.org/. lected as a fund administrator technical assistance, and cultur- Sam’s Club, and is an SBA lender The regional fund will create a to help lead this economic re- Ntuk. “LISC has a long history of al barriers. providing both technical assis- new wave of relief and recov- covery initiative that includes garnering and deploying grant The County and the City of tance and PPP lending to small ery tools for small businesses, administering loans, grants, and loan capital for disaster re- Los Angeles chose LISC LA to businesses and nonprofits. non-profits providing essential technical assistance, and oth- lief. We are prepared to respond act as its partner and interme- With more than 40 years of services, immigrant-owned en- er resources to local entities to the unexpected economic cri- diary for the LA COVID-19 experience connecting com- terprises and the most vulner- throughout the LA region,” said sis at hand with the deployment Regional Recovery Fund based munities to resources and op- able Angelenos impacted by Tunua Thrash-Ntuk, LISC LA of the LA COVID-19 Regional on the non-profit’s expertise portunities, LISC LA has the COVID-19. Executive Director. Recovery Fund, as well as rais- in community development knowledge and aptitude for The first phase of the program “Small businesses and orga- ing more grant dollars, creating through grant and loan capital expediency to support the LA includes a $3 million grant fund nizations in low-income and more loan opportunities, devel- deployment. COVID-19 Regional Recovery for micro-enterprises, small underserved communities can- oping new products, and reallo- To date, LISC has established Fund and provide necessary businesses and nonprofits. LISC not wait any longer for relief and cating staff to meet this urgent its own multi-million-dol- relief to Angelenos. For more LA is one of 31 offices of the Lo- recovery efforts during these situation.” lar Rapid Relief and Recovery information, go to https://www. cal Initiatives Support Corpora- difficult times,” said Mr. Thrash- The economic stress caused Fund, providing grants from lacovidfund.org. 16 Temple City Life • July • 2020 www.templecitychamber.com [email protected]