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Meet the Miss Temple City contestants. See Page 9. May 2015 www.templecitychamber.com Temple City Life 626-286-3101 [email protected] ©2015 • Published by the Temple City Chamber of Commerce • 9050 Las Tunas Drive • Temple City, CA 91780 Two Temple City women honored by legislators for achievements Recently re-elected City Councilmember Cynthia Sternquist and Temple City resident Cynthia Vance were honored as exceptional women by local elected officials in honor of this year’s Women’s History Month celebra- tions. U.S. Representative Judy Chu, from California’s 27th Congressional District, selected Ms. Sternquist as one of her Sixth Annual Women of Distinction who were recognized at a luncheon ceremony at the San Marino Congresswoman Judy Chu and Temple City City Center, April 18. Councilmember Cynthia Sternquist. “Every single award recipient that we are honoring today has been selected through an exhaustive and com- Councilmember Sternquist was joined at the lun- petitive process from a group of extraordinary women cheon by her husband and family members, as well as California State Senator Dr. Ed Hernandez recognized nominated by individuals in the communities they current City Councilmembers Nanette Fish and Will- Cynthia Vance of Temple City as one of eight women serve,” said Rep. Chu. “Being chosen among numerous iam Man, City Manager Bryan Cook and recently honored as 2015 Women of Achievement in the 22nd worthy nominees is a testament to their commitment, termed out City Councilmember Fernando Vizcarra. Senate District. Ms. Vance is currently active with the dedication, and hard work to serve their neighbors and Meanwhile, Temple City resident Cynthia Vance, upcoming Relay for Life of Temple City event, July 11- fellow citizens.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 12. Want to get away? China tour beckons ce For Pete’s Sake By Peter Choi The Temple City Chamber of Permit No. 99 No. Permit Standard Mail Commerce is promoting a once- U.S. Postage Paid Postage U.S. in-a-lifetime all-inclusive nine- San Gabriel, CA 91775 day trip to China departing on Oct. 8. For the great price of just $2,499 (Chamber members re- ceive a $100 discount) travelers will visit four cities accompa- nied by an English speaking tour guide. All travel, hotel rooms and 3 meals a day are included. See reservation infor- mation on Page 4. emple City Chamber of Commer I took the trip last month AL PATRON OR AL PATRON and am happy to share some details with those of you con- sidering visiting this amazing, ancient country. Day One. I boarded China Eastern airlines from LAX and my adventure began as we flew DELIVER TO POST across the Pacific aboard a wide 9050 Las Tunas Drive • Temple City, CA 91780-1834 City, Drive • Temple 9050 Las Tunas Published by the T cabin jet airliner. Day Two. After crossing the International Dateline, we ar- rived in Shanghai. After a few hours layover, I boarded a sec- ond flight to Beijing, China’s capital, where we were met by our local English speaking tour guide Bryan. My hotel room was fabulous and I took the first of many l-o-n-g hot showers, something I have missed dur- ing our California drought. Day Three: The Great Wall of China. PHOTO BY PETER CHOI Days Three and Four. After a deluxe buffet breakfast, we perors. Many of the sites we vis- been most anticipating: The bucket list. Our tour continued boarded our home-away-from- ited go back centuries. After Great Wall of China. We were with the Summer Palace, a Jade home, a luxury touring bus. lunch, the first of many multi- allowed time to climb (or not Factory, a rickshaw ride course Chinese meals, we climb) at our own pace and I through Old Town Beijing, “like” us on facebook Our first stop was the Ming Tombs, burial site of past Em- reached the destination I had was excited to check this off my CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 2 TEMPLE CITY LIFE • MAY • 2015 www.templecitychamber.com [email protected] Carole Choucair Oueijan’s mosaic panels featured in third art series on Rosemead In April the City of Temple City be- finally arrived on Rosemead Blvd for gan installation of its third public art everyone to enjoy,” said Oueijan. “It’s all series for the recently completed about the nature, culture, activities and Rosemead Boulevard Improvement people of this great community.” Project. Oueijan worked extensively with the Five glass and stone mosaic murals, City’s Public Arts Commission to final- designed by renowned artist Carole ize her concepts for the artworks. The Choucair Oueijan will be placed along a five murals are “Embracing the Nature,” 2.2-mile stretch of Rosemead Boulevard, “Festivities,” “The Bandstand,” “What We a major city thoroughfare. Created” and “A District of Distin- Oueijan is one of three artists selected guished Schools.” Each piece reflects the by the City to enhance the corridor. Her unique community that Temple City is mosaic panels depict the history, culture within the San Gabriel Valley. and contemporary life of Temple City Hailing from Beirut, Lebanon, residents. Oueijan completed her arts education at “I’m very excited that this project has Murals, designed by renowned artist Carole Choucair Oueijan will be placed along a 2.2-mile stretch of Rosemead Boulevard, a major city thoroughfare. Jackson Wong, Your Friendly Neighborhood Realtor YWCA College-Beirut, Lebanon and the City of Santa Cruz on their historic 26 years of real estate experience, listing advisor Institut Nationale des Beaux Arts-The boardwalk. She was also awarded a com- Lebanese University. Her artwork has mission by the City of Temecula to cre- Ask me for a free evaluation of your home been exhibited across the U.S. and ate a mosaic mural for their Civic Cen- Temple City, Arcadia, San Marino and nearby cities worldwide in countries such as Leba- ter. Part of the commission will be donated to Children’s Hospital or charity of your choice non, Italy, Greece and Canada. In 1992, Installation of all five mosaics is ex- she received an award from the National pected to be complete by this summer. Institute of Watercolor. To learn more about the City’s emerg- In 2005, she completed a permanent ing public arts program, visit mosaic public art installation for the www.templecity.us. City invites young residents to join Youth Committee Temple City is looking for four bright, through June, and less frequently in the young residents, ages 12-18, to serve on summer. its Youth Committee. Terms are two years, with some one- Youth Committee is a seven-member year appointments considered in special advisory committee that meets regularly circumstances (e.g., high schools seniors). to discuss community issues and orga- To learn more about the Committee, visit nize special events and projects to in- www.templecity.us/youthcommittee. Submis- crease youth awareness of City Hall af- sion deadline is May 31. fairs. Please share this with any youth, youth Commitment is year-round, with organizations or parents who may be in- members meeting regularly September terested. Graduating High School Seniors Invited to Apply 2015 AAEDE Scholarship Opportunity Asian American Economic Development Enterprises, Inc. Who’s Eligible? • Must be a Graduating High School Senior from one of the nine eligible SCHOOL DISTRICTS and/or two HIGH SCHOOLS listed: Alhambra Unified School District • Arcadia Unified School District • Baldwin Park Unified School District • El Monte Union High School District • Montebello Unified School District • San Gabriel Unified School District • San Marino Unified School District • South Pasadena Unified School District •Temple City Unified School District • Ramona Convent Secondary School • Don Bosco Technical Institute. • Demonstrate financial need (to be eligible for financial aid, applicant must have submitted a FAFSA form by the March 2015 deadline.) • Cumulative high school unweighted GPA (out of a 4.0 scale) must be 3.0 and above. • Only U.S. Citizens are eligible to apply. (Please note, affiliates of AAEDE are not eligible to apply.) Award Amount: There will be three (3) awards of $500 each and three (3) awards of $1000 each. A total of six (6) scholar- ship awards will be offered. Requirements: • Complete the AAEDE Scholarship application. • Please provide an essay (in 500 words or fewer). • Provide 1 Letter of Recommendation along with the recommendation form completed by the recommender. • Provide an official sealed copy of your high school transcript. Application Deadline: Friday, June 12, 2015 @ 5:00 p.m. For more info, please contact AAEDE Scholarship Coordinator via: www.aaede.org • [email protected] • (626) 572-7021 ***All forms may be downloaded online from www.aaede.org*** [email protected] www.templecitychamber.com MAY • 2015 • TEMPLE CITY LIFE 3 Temple City women honored by legislators for achievements CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 District’s 2015 Women of Achievement currently active with the upcoming Re- Honorees!” lay for Life of Temple City event, July 11- The significance of these well-de- 12, was one of eight women honored by served recognitions of both State Senator Dr. Ed Hernandez, 22nd Councilmember Cynthia Sternquist and Senate District, as his 2015 Women of resident Cynthia Vance was underscored Achievement in a luncheon at the Padilla by Rep. Chu in her remarks to Ms. Room in San Gabriel, March 27. Sternquist and her fellow honorees, “You As Senator Hernandez posted on are all incredible role models of the im- Facebook, “Of all the things I do as a portance and value of female leadership Senator, honoring individuals in my dis- in today’s world, and it is my distinct trict is by far my favorite thing to do. honor to be able to recognize each and Congrats, once again to the 22nd Senate every one of you today.” Attending a recent luncheon sponsored by U.S.