City plans big celebration for Veterans Day, Nov. 11. See Page 11 November 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 Follow Mayor’s footsteps for City’s first Walk with Mayor It’s a civic-minded way to exercise your body and mind at the same time Mayor Tom Chavez will host Temple City’s first-ever Walk with the Mayor, from 1-3 p.m., Nov. 21. The walk will com- mence from the west side of City Hall, 5938 Kauffman Ave. The community is invited to lace up their walking shoes, grab a wa- ter bottle and be prepared to share their thoughts, concerns and ideas for making Temple City an even better place to live. And to learn what it feels like to walk in the Mayor’s shoes in the process. “There’s no better way to be with the community than with a healthy and fun activity,” said Mayor Congresswoman Judy Chu (center) with honorees Mary Sneed, Judy Huie Mena, Helen Chen Chavez. “I’m looking forward to a Marston and Christy Miyagishima (representing Healthcare Partners). PHOTO BY DEBRA EVANS big and enthusiastic turn-out.” Walk with the During the two-hour, two-mile Mayor, Nov. 21. stroll up and down Las Tunas Drive, Belly dancers, black jack and BB-8 stops will be made at selected businesses and sights of interest. Refreshments will be served along the way. The terrain is flat help celebrate Chamber Honorees and the pace leisurely, so you don’t need to be an athlete to keep The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel’s Madera Antonovich before an audience containing a up with the crowd. Ballroom was transformed into a colorful Who’s Who of the city. The goal of the walk is two- mashup of Vegas and I Dream of Jeannie’s The incoming Board of Directors for 2015- fold: to get people out and bottle as guests nibbled hors d’oeuvres and en- 2016 were installed after which guests enjoyed about, and for the Mayor to joyed wine from Chamber member Old Oak an evening of casino games to win raffle prizes
ce learn how well City Hall is Winery during the Temple City Chamber of donated by California American Water, Sunny serving them. Commerce’s 91st annual awards ceremony Slope Water, Spectrum Business, Southern Adults, seniors, teens and honoring outstanding members of the Temple California Edison, American Medical Response City business and residential community.
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U.S. Postage Paid Postage U.S. invited. E-mail Leslie Cayton San Gabriel, CA 91775 ing Business), Helen Chen Marston (Outstand- at [email protected] or As always Tom McIntee of TM Studios ing Professional), Judy Huie Mena (owner of deejayed a playlist of music appropriate for the phone 626-285-2171, ext. Outstanding Business Beautiful Planet Pre- evening’s theme of “Arabian Nights.” 4530 to register. school), UR SPACE co-owners Rosana Chen The evening ended with a visit from special Deadline for and Molly Yeh (Outstanding Restaurant) and guest Congresswoman Judy Chu who received much loved Temple City resident Mary Sneed a warm welcome. The Chamber thanks event registration is Nov. (Outstanding Community Leader) were lauded co-organizers Judy Huie Mena and Ileen Perez 16. Rain date is still by Assembly member Ed Chau, Mayor Tom for a job well done. They have set a high bar Chavez and the offices of State Senator Dr. for next year. to be determined. Hernandez and LA County Supervisor Michael See Page 5 for more photos of the event.
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9050 Las Tunas Drive • Temple City, CA 91780-1834 City, Drive • Temple 9050 Las Tunas Published by the T to serve as Grand Marshal of 2016 Camellia Parade Temple City’s own Steve Lindsey, na- and cargo transportation system. tionally known NASA astronaut and cel- A 1982 graduate of the U.S. Air Force ebrated 1978 graduate of Temple City Academy, he is a former Air Force pilot High School, will return home on Feb. 27 who became an acccomplished NASA as- to serve as the 2016 Camellia Festival Pa- tronaut with more than 30 years of test rade Grand Marshal. flight experience. A veteran of five space flights, Mr. In March of 1995 he was assigned to Lindsey has logged over 1500 hours in NASA as an astronaut candidate. Mr. space. Lindsey retired from the Air Force in Sep- Steve Lindsey is now the senior direc- tember 2006 after logging more than tor for Sierra Nevada Corporation’s 7,000 hours of flying time in more than (SNC) Space Explorations Systems where 50 different types of aircraft. he is responsible for the design, develop- After becoming an astronaut in May “like” us on facebook ment, testing, and operational employ- 1996, he completed five space flights dur- ment of the Dream Chaser® orbital crew CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 2 TEMPLE CITY LIFE • NOVEMBER • 2015 www.templecitychamber.com [email protected] 2016 Camellia Festival kicks off with Hometown Pride theme Camellia Festival presented its Annual Kick-off Breakfast, Oct. 24 The 2016 General Chairpersons Jon and Melissa Rains announced that “Home- town Pride” would be the theme for the 72nd Annual Temple City Camellia Festival. The theme winner, Giordano Camera, is a fifth grader at Longden Elementary. Former Air Force pilot and NASA astronaut Steve Lindsey will serve as Grand Marshal. (See related story on Pages 1 and 3) Mr. Lindsey graduated from Temple City High School in 1978. He was a member of Boy Scout Troop 161 where he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in 1976. In 2012 Nanette Fish will be Honorary Grand Marshal. She is pictured with Temple City Sheriff’s the San Gabriel Valley Boy Scout Council honored him with the Distinguished Eagle Capt. Coronne L. Jacob. Scout Award. The General Chairmen were also pleased to an- nounce that past Festival Director and current City Councilwoman, Nanette Fish will serve as Honor- DINING GUIDE ary Grand Marshal. The Hat Information regarding Camellia Festival events Excellence in dining 5505 Rosemead Blvd. and opportunities can be found at the City of Temple City Web site or by phoning the Festival Office at Temple City, CA 91780 is yours at one of these 626-285-2171, extension 4030 or by e-mailing 626-292-1000 [email protected]. fine local restaurants Temple City Camellia Festival dates to remem- ber: Dec. 28: Royal Court Application Deadline Rose Donuts & Sandwiches Jan. 4: Carnival Booths, Float & Walking Unit 6276 N. Rosemead Blvd. • Temple City • 626-287-1488 Application Deadline FRESH COFFEE • ICED DRINKS Jan. 6 & 13: Float Workshops Jan. 9: Royal Court Play Day Contest Donuts • Cream Puffs • Croissants Feb. 26-28: Camellia Festival Carnival SANDWICHES Made to Order Feb. 27: Parade ALWAYS FRESH SINCE 1985 Giordano Camera was the theme winner for his El Ruizenor Grill entry of 5818 Temple City Blvd. • 626-286-8763 Hometown Pride for the 2016 UR SPACE CAFE Camellia Festival. 15% Giordano is a fifth COFFEE • TEA • LIFE grader at Longden off 626-237-1033 Elementary LIMIT ONE AD HONORED PER TABLE PER VISIT with this ad EXPIRES 10-31-2015 9619 LAS TUNAS DRIVE • TEMPLE CITY School. Play Smarter Basketball Classes Best year-round weekend coed basketball classes in the San Gabriel Valley • Saturdays in Temple City and Alhambra • Sundays in San Gabriel
Coach Richard Marquis of the Play Smarter Basketball Class Program has traveled throughout Mainland China with parents and students of his Play Smarter International Basketball Camp. • Weekend, year round classes • Local and International classes “Best youth training basketball camps held throughout the West Coast and around the world” - The Sporting News Classes • Saturday Mornings, 10 a.m.-12 Noon NEW Every Friday, at TC Nazarene ICON Church - 9953 Starting Dec. 4, 2015 Las Tunas Dr., Temple City Early Evening 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at TC Nazarene Church • Saturday Afternoon, 2-4 p.m. at Emmaus Lutheran School & Church - [email protected] 840 Almansor St., Alhambra Coach Duke Xie • Sundays 10 a.m.-12 Noon, & 2-4 p.m. www.playsmarterbasketball.com 626-321-2008 at San Gabriel Academy, 8827 E. Broad- [email protected] way in San Gabriel 626-482-8267 Main contact for Chinese speaking parents [email protected] www.templecitychamber.com NOVEMBER • 2015 • TEMPLE CITY LIFE 3 Astronaut Steve Lindsey will serve as Parade Grand Marshal
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Station, and Constellation Programs. Cross, five NASA Space Flight medals, and ing a 15-year tenure at NASA. As the SNC’s Dream Chaser Senior numerous Air Force medals. In 2015 he He served as pilot on STS-87 in 1997 Director since August 2013, Mr. Lindsey was inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall and STS-95 in 1998, and was the mission has managed the Dream Chaser Space of Fame. commander on STS-104 in 2001, STS-121 Systems development through the design Lindsey, an Eagle Scout from Temple in 2006, and STS-133 in 2011. certification phase, including atmospheric City’s Troop 161, is a recipient of the Dis- He last served as Chief of the Astro- flight tests and launch of the Dream tinguished Eagle Scout Award which was naut Corps, responsible for spacecraft de- Chaser into low earth orbit with a crewed presented to him by the San Gabriel Val- velopment, crew selection and training, and/or uncrewed ISS docking mission. ley Council, Boy Scouts of America on and flight test/crew operations in support Among Mr. Lindsey’s many honors are Nov. 10, 2012 on behalf of the Boy Scouts of the Space Shuttle, International Space the Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying of America. Jon & Melissa Rains. the 2016 General Chairmen, with their two daughters, Emily & Hayley. Photo by Dawn Tarin.
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PHOTO BY DEBRA EVANS The Madera Ballroom of the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel was transformed into an Arabian Night. Chamber Calendar For Pete’s Sake – Nov. 9 - Board of Directors Meeting, 12 noon-1 p.m., Chamber Boardroom ’Tis the season to give thanks, so let us also Nov. 11 - Veteran’s Day, Chamber office closed. Thank you to all who attended our “Arabian Grill, and Rose Donuts & Sandwiches. Nov. 12 - Medicare 101 Workshop seminar, 12 noon-1 p.m., Nights” 91st Annual Awards Gala on Oct. 3. Your Special thanks to Min W Fine Art for their Chamber Boardroom. presence helped create a special, positive energy in donation of original art for the honorees. the DoubleTree by Hilton’s Madera Ballroom. Special thanks to Tom McIntee and TM Stu- Nov. 20 - Submission deadline for Temple City Life. Thank you to our Event Sponsors: Spectrum dios for the music and PA system tuned to the Nov. 26-27 - Thanksgiving, Chamber office closed. Business, Southern California Edison, American perfect level. Medical Response and especially our community Special thanks to our Event Organizers Ileen leaders, California American Water and Sunny Perez and Judy Huie Mena. Slope Water Company. Your generosity helped us Special thanks to Managing Editor Philip celebrate the honorees and promote the Chamber Pettus and Copy Editor Sheryl “Pixie” Rubin for Temple City Life in the best possible light. their fine work on these pages. Thank you to our Prize Sponsors who donated And, last but not least, a very big special thanks A publication of the Temple City Chamber of Commerce. such amazing prizes: Temple City Animal Hospi- to my hardworking Executive Assistant Phuong Temple City Life is published at 9050 Las Tunas Drive, tal, The Home Depot, Valvoline Instant Oil Mac for keeping all of us organized and on sched- Temple City, CA 91780. 626-286-3101 Change, PetCo, realtor Rita Padilla, Sunny Smile ule. As many of you already know (and tell me all Peter Choi ...... Editor and Publisher Dental, Nestle Arrowhead Water, Aaron Vuong & the time), Phuong is super awesome. State Farm, Miracle Springs Resort & Spa, Steve In the fast approaching holiday season’s spirit Phuong Mac Grinstead ...... Assistant to the Editor Warner Casino Entertainment and restaurants of generosity and gratitude, the Chamber and I The Hat, Chuan’s, Phoenix Kitchen, El Ruizenor wish all of you a very Happy Thanksgiving. Philip Pettus ...... Managing Editor, Graphics, Design
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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 2015 – 2016 EXECUTIVE BOARD Peter Choi ...... President/CEO Ed Chen...... Chairman of the Board Athens Services Judy Huie Mena ...... Vice Chair Planet Preschool Margaret Healy ...... Chief Financial Officer Quality Bookkeeping Nevin Kamath...... Secretary C.I.A.M. BOARD MEMBERS Brian Barreto ...... Board Member Kelly Blake ...... Board Member Gabriel Lynn ...... Board Member Real Estate Seminar Rita Padilla ...... Board Member Real estate professionals joined Priscilla Chen (second from right), senior loan originator/ Franklin Ruedel ...... Board Member Prime Lending, for an informative seminar featuring guest speaker Carol Wong Quan (stand- Jim Walden...... Board Member ing), special assistant/Public Affairs, from the LA County Assessor’s office, Oct. 15 in the Cham- EX-OFFICIO BOARD MEMBER ber Boardroom. For more information, phone or email Priscilla Chen at 626-625-2572 or Councilmember Nanette Fish ...... Liaison for City of TC [email protected]/pchen. [email protected] www.templecitychamber.com NOVEMBER • 2015 • TEMPLE CITY LIFE 5 Oct. 3, 2015 – DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel’s Madera Ballroom Chamber of Commerce 91st Annual Awards Ceremony
A belly dancer poses with Mitchell Salem of EH Financial. Chamber President Peter Choi with Platinum Sponsor Spectrum Business.
2015 Honorees (from left) are Mary Sneed (Community Leader), Judy Huie Mena (Planet From left are Assemblymember Ed Chau, Mayor Tom Chavez, Outstanding Community Preschool), Helen Chen Marston (www.HelensRealEstate.com), Rosana Chen & Molly Yeh Leader Honoree Mary Sneed, Brian Mejia (office of LA County Supervisor Michael (UR SPACE restaurant), and Dr. Yan Chen (HealthCare Partners) Antonovich), Clayton Arick. Photos by Debra Evans
From left are Dr. Benjamin Liu (Sunny Smile Dental), Chris Bowen (Stonewall Young Democrats), incoming City Manager Bryan Cook and Temple City Sheriff’s Captain Board member Kelly Blake, Dr. Lisa Nguyen and Arthur Crittenden (all from Temple City Animal Hospital). Coronne L. Jacob.
From left are incoming Board member Franklin Ruedel, Outstanding Professional Honoree Helen Chen Marston Event Co-organizer Ileen Perez (Candlelit Professional Honoree Dr. Yan Chen (foreground), Board Chair Ed Chen (second from left) is congratulated by friends Ling Chow (Past Events), Event Chair Judy Huie Mena (Planet Preschool, and President Peter Choi. President of West San Gabriel Valley Association of Realtors, Honoree for Outstanding Business Beautiful), and Chamber Gigi Lee (WSGVAR Treasurer), and Yin Bihr (WSGVAR Past Social Media Director Vanessa Juarez. Photos by Debra Evans President).
Clayton Arick (office of State Sen. Dr. Ed Hernandez) Maria and Alexis Salamanca (past president, San Gabriel Christy Miyagishima and Dr. Yan Chen of Outstanding and City Councilmember William Man. Chamber of Commerce) and Judy Huie Mena. Business Honoree HealthCare Partners. 6 TEMPLE CITY LIFE • NOVEMBER • 2015 www.templecitychamber.com [email protected] Raising interest rate could have positive or negative effect Dear Emmy, if the Federal Reserve money to lend to consumers. ever raises the interest rate, how will that When we spend that borrowed affect me? money, the economy will hopefully ex- By raising or lowering interest rates, pand. Families will inject that money Money at Work the Fed is trying to balance between eco- into the economy through home, car and Emmy Hernandez is an attorney and a financial advi- nomic growth and price inflation. Its pri- other purchases. Businesses will buy new sor helping clients in the San Gabriel Valley grow and mary tool to do this is through the Fed- equipment and hire new employees. protect their wealth. Questions for Emmy can be sub- eral Funds Rate. That’s the interest rate This is the growth we all hope for. Yet, mitted to [email protected]. She can also be that banks use for short-term loans to when interest rates are low, families that reached at 626-943-8833. Visit her Web site at each other. save make very little money from their www.ehfinancial.com. In theory, if it’s less expensive for savings accounts. This is one reason the banks to borrow then they’ll have more Federal Reserve is considering an inter- est rate increase. near zero since 2008 to stimulate eco- However, it’s believed that if economic nomic activity by encouraging institu- growth comes too quickly then the price tional lending. Some think the Fed could of things will rise as well. With this infla- stall the economy if it scares borrowers tion, your money will not go as far as it by raising rates too quickly. used to. The Fed has held Federal Funds Rate CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Friendly Dental Care practice intends to live up to its name
At new Chamber member Friendly Dental Care, Dr. Armen Mikaelian in- vites the public to drop by and say hello. A 2003 graduate of USC, Dr. Mikaelian is a general dentist who pro- vides comprehensive dental services for adults and children, including implants, braces, root canals, crowns, extractions & grafts, and cosmetic dentistry. Consul- tations are always free. “Everyone is very friendly, as the name suggests,” said Dr. Mikaelian, “So even the most fearful of patients will be able to relax and have a good dental ex-
Temple City Animal Hospital Friendly Dentist Dr. Armen Mikaelian perience.” Do not hesitate to stop by and Since 1952 have a look. Dr. Carol Johannsen- His practice, Friendly Dental Care, is Crittenden, DVM located in Temple City at 10455 Lower UC DAVIS Azusa Road. All insurances are accepted, Dr. Neil Bodie, DVM UC DAVIS as well as Worker’s Compensation and Medi-Cal. For more information or to Dr. Bruce Carlson, DVM COLORADO STATE UNIV. schedule a free consultation, phone 626-
Dr. Debbie Hu, DVM A bright friendly waiting room. 444-3744. PURDUE UNIV.
Dr. Lisa Nguyen, DVM UNIV. OF ILLINOIS
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For more information or to schedule a tour, please phone (626) 289-8889 901 W. Santa Anita St., San Gabriel, CA 91776 Lic. #197606796 [email protected] www.templecitychamber.com NOVEMBER • 2015 • TEMPLE CITY LIFE 7 Plan today for success tomorrow: the new college saving plan By Joe Chia The disadvantage of a Col- to pay for education, traveling, Temple City is a vibrant city lege 529 plan is that it’s limited and even make a deposit for a of young families who under- to only funding education. Also, house. stand the importance of educa- The Good Life the account is exposed to mar- If you fund it properly, it can tion, especially sending their ket risk. In 2008, when the Great pay for the entire college edu- kids to a reputable university to Joe Chia is an Agent with New York Life Recession hit, College 529 Plan cation and still have money for create a better life for them- Insurance. For more information, contact lost 50 percent of its investment. retirement and legacy to your selves. Joe at [email protected] 562-445- A Cash Value Life Insurance heir. The downside with CV But too often today, young 2018 CA Ins Lic. No. 0K05214. Plan does everything a College Life insurance is you need to adults are graduating with a 529 can do and more. The give it time. But if you can do large student loan which is a money inside the plan is grow- that, your kids will live a life negative impact on beginning their kids the best chance to own home. A retirement ac- ing tax deferred and the with- without student loan. And that their post-college life. succeed can help them start life count will allow them to do draw is tax free. Your child will is a life with a much brighter fu- According to CNBC, the av- without student loan debt by that. be able to take that money out ture. erage student loan debt for opening a retirement plan for Master program graduates is them today. about $129,000. It’s no wonder “A retirement plan for my young adults cannot afford to two-year-old?” they may ask, buy a home and start a family. “That’s crazy, isn’t it?” This bleak start can be avoided Of course, kids don’t just by planning ahead and a Cash have education as an expense. Value Life Insurance Plan is a One day, they will grow into an good option worth considering. adult, want to start a family, Parents who wish to give travel, and eventually buy their Legal Report
By Tony J. Tyre, Attorney at Law The Tyre Agency 5703 Temple City Blvd., Temple City. For more information, phone 626-285-7033 or email [email protected]. Should I have my Living Trust reviewed? Would you want limited access to your assets and have to file another tax return if your spouse predeceases you? In the past, the IRS looked at each spouse separately for estate (inheritance) tax purposes. As a result, most trusts were drafted as Bypass Trusts or A-B Trusts. Generally, when the first spouse passed, the surviving spouse was supposed to split the couple’s assets into two trust: the “A” Trust (for the person above ground) and the “B” Trust (for the person below ground). The surviving spouse has full access to all assets in the “A” Trust, but only limited access to assets in the “B” Trust. For example, if a couple owns one house and one rental prop- erty, and the survivor put the rental property in the “B” Trust, the survivor would have access to income from the rental. However, the survivor may not be able to sell the rental unless he or she has exhausted all assets in the “A” Trust. Additionally, since a rental produces income, the survivor would have to file two tax returns: one for the Smile Bright! survivor as an individual, another for the “B” Trust. As you can see, this seems very complicated: limited access to your assets and another tax return. The good news: Trust law changes. Under the Tax- payer Relief Act of 2012, the concept of “portability” changed the way most trusts for married couples are now drafted. Now, married couples may be looked at as a unit. Instead of splitting assets, you can elect to have your estate looked at by the IRS when the second spouse passes away. Additionally the 2015 estate tax exemption for a couple with a portability election is $10.86 mil- lion. Most of my clients are not paying estate tax. 9216 Las Tunas Drive As a result, most of my clients prefer a “Probate Temple City CA 91780 Avoidance Trust.” Generally, as long as one spouse is alive, he or she controls all assets until her or she passes: (626) 287-1386 no asset splitting, no limited access to your assets, and Welcoming New Patients and Smiles! no extra tax return. You should consider speaking to an attorney regard- ing having your A-B Trust redrafted as a Probate Avoid- ance Trust. Money at Work — CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE What this means to you depends on your goals. If you’re looking for a lower-cost loan and lower prices at the grocery store, lower interest rates may interest you. But if you hope to earn more money held in savings, a slightly high interest rate wouldn’t hurt. Securities and Advisory Services offered through Na- tional Planning Corp. (NPC), member FINRA/SIPC, a Registered Investment Advisor. 8 TEMPLE CITY LIFE • NOVEMBER • 2015 www.templecitychamber.com [email protected]
Student Eric Lee reviews the Yearbook process. From left are Kat Duldt, Nagi Vergara, Selena Phung, Sydnei Dang, Ben Chen, and Jonathan Tran. Jackson Wong, Your Friendly Neighborhood Realtor 26 years of real estate experience, listing advisor Temple City High yearbook Ask me for a free evaluation of your home Temple City, Arcadia, San Marino and nearby cities seeks advertisers, sponsors Part of the commission will be donated to Children’s Hospital or charity of your choice By Evelyn Luu book staff, consider purchasing an ad. Every year Temple City High School’s Different rates are available for business yearbook staff compiles all of the and student ads, but both will be seen school’s events and memories into one by the more than 1,000 students who buy dazzling book. The main goal of the a yearbook (and their families). In recent staff’s talented designers, writers, and years, local businesses such as Flower photographers is to create a perfect book Mart. 888 Seafood Restaurant, and that tells the unique story of our stu- Quickly have supported the yearbook dent body. with ads. The annual yearbook is both a way For business ads, two full pages costs for the student staffers to express their $700, a full page costs $400, a half page creative voice and a great way for alumni costs $350, a quarter page costs $250, an to reconnect with their school memo- eighth page costs $150, and a shout out ries. (200 character line) costs $20. The Editors-in-Chief enlighten each For student ads, two full pages costs year’s staffers with their knowledge and $600, a full page costs $300, a half page expertise resulting in a community of cost $250, a quarter page costs $150, an students teaching, learning, and push- eighth page costs $75, and a shout out ing each other to do their best work. “I costs $20. All ads and payments are due Lad Family Dentistry love working with people,” said Senior November 17. Jonathan Ng, “And being part of a team.” For more information or to place an Family & Cosmetic Dentistry For members of the community who order for an ad, e-mail the staff at Chiman Lad, D.D.S. & Sunjay Lad, D.D.S. would like to support this year’s year- [email protected]. Providing gentle dental care Temple City residents use HERO program for children and adults to implement water efficiency at home We now offer Dental Implants Financing helps residents install artifi- in Los Angeles County to partner with the cial turf, drought-tolerant landscaping, HERO Program and bring this innovative and Sedation Dentistry while you sleep. water-efficient appliances, solar panels, financing option to local residents. HVAC, energy-saving windows and more; The county has realized $210 million in Visit our newly-remodeled payments made through property taxes, economic stimulus from the resulting in- interest is tax-deductible crease in home renovation activity, includ- state-of-the-art office Temple City homeowners are conserv- ing over $1 million in Temple City. Emergencies & New Patients Welcome ing water and saving money, by using As California’s drought continues, eli- HERO PACE financing to implement gible retrofits give homeowners a fast, af- long-term efficiency renovations on their fordable way to lower their water bill and (626) 287-4094 properties. conserve a desperately-needed resource. www.drlad.com HERO Property Assessed Clean Energy HERO finances water-saving products 5813 TEMPLE CITY BLVD. • TEMPLE CITY, CA 91780 Sunjay Lad, D.D.S. Chiman Lad, D.D.S. (PACE) financing enables homeowners to such as high-efficiency toilets, faucets and make energy- and water-efficiency im- shower heads; drip irrigation systems; rain- provements and pay for them over time water catchment systems; gray water sys- through their property tax bill. Interest is tems; and artificial turf and drought-tol- tax-deductible, and homeowners see im- erant landscaping. Call For An mediate savings on utility bills. The program provides financing for The City of Temple City launched energy-saving products well. Appointment HERO in the first wave of Los Angeles Los Angeles County has a state-imposed 626-284-3300 municipalities, in May of last year. Effi- mandate to reduce residential water use by ciency renovations have been completed 28% from 2013 levels. HERO financing is on 25 residences to date, with $650,000 of one important tool for municipalities to FAMILY MEDICINE Physicals (Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult) • Sport Physicals • Immunization Program investments in long-term water and energy wield in working toward this goal. For *VFC Free Vaccines for Children • Family Planning • STD/HIV Testing • Health Education efficiency. more information visit Web site Chronic Disease Management • Osteopathic Manipulative Temple City is one of 87 communities www.heroprogram.com/TempleCity. OCCUPATIONAL MEDICAL SERVICES First Aid Services • Worker’s Compensation Injuries/Evaluation • Pre-employment Physical Buy a poinsettia and support the TCHS Marching Band DMV Physical • Vision and Hearing Screening • Drug Screening (Observed & Non-Observed) Continuing the tradition begun in 2004 with the Pride Laboratory Services • Radiology • Pulmonary Function Studies • Vaccines for Healthcare Providers of Temple City’s first appearance in the Rose Parade, the Band Specialty Referrals (within network) • Physical Therapy • Job Evaluations & Auxiliaries are selling beautiful poinsettia plants, which TB Placement • Treadmill / Stress Test are delivered to your home or business for only $10. Most Insurance plans accepted including Medical, Medicare, The poinsettia sales order deadline is Nov. 20. Profits from HMOs, PPOs, and Covered California Health Plans. the sale will help to continue the Temple City tradition of Low cost services are available for the uninsured. supporting the band, orchestra, and auxiliary programs at SERVING TEMPLE CITY AND NEIGHBORING COMMUNITIES Temple City High School. Additional information can be 330 W. Las Tunas Dr., Suite 1, San Gabriel CA 91776 found on the band Web site www.tchsmusic.com or by emailing or phoning band booster Dawn Tarin at www.dreamweavermedicalassociates.com Fax 626-284-3307 * STATE FUNDED QUALIFICATION REQUIRED [email protected] or 626-688-8009. [email protected] www.templecitychamber.com NOVEMBER • 2015 • TEMPLE CITY LIFE 9 Breast cancer awareness continues Making Dentistry Fun from October throughout the year By Jack Von Bulow, D.D.S. Jack Von Bulow, DDS, was named Top Dentist by Pasadena Magazine So October was National jor threat to moms, wives, and kindness that’s matched only (2011-2013). Temple City Dental Care is located at 9929 E. Las Tunas Drive, Temple City, CA 91780. Phone him at 626-285-3161 or visit his Breast Cancer Awareness daughters everywhere. One in by the kind of determination Web site at www.templecitydental.com Month and awareness and eight women will be diag- her future children better get laughter just might be the best nosed with breast cancer; it’s used to ... fast. ship, we were awash in pink. ite color took on a life and medicine money doesn’t have the most commonly diag- If you Wikipedia “engage- From flowers to patient message of its own. to buy. nosed cancer in women and ment,” don’t be surprised if bibs to tray covers, t-shirts, And who best to present Each month, one of our the second leading cause of you find a photo of Kolleen. and ever-present inspiring our Smiles for Life check to team members selects a theme death. So in October, with Kolleen’s messages written on small City of Hope than Pink Power in the form of a cause. 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Young entrepreneurs host Chamber president Chamber President Peter Choi (in back, center) met with Temple City High School’s DECA (Distinguished Entrepreneurs Club of America) Club, Oct. 6. President Choi was invited by DECA Club Co-President Melody Lin, Class of 2016, to speak on how to present your best self during an interview. TCUSD welcomes new administrators
Temple City Unified School Laura Sanchez. one year, a site administrator District welcomes nine new ad- Before joining the TCHS overseeing categorical funds for ministrators to Temple City team as assistant principal, Mr. two years, and a world history High School and the District Lohman, taught History for 13 teacher for 15 years in the Office teams. years and was an administra- Montebello Unified School Dis- The administrative team fills tor for five years in the trict. vacancies created by retire- Centinela Valley Union High Meghna Bulsara, TCUSD’s ments and promotions. School District. new director of Fiscal Services, Temple City High School Assistant Principal Laura comes to the District after hold- Dr. Christina Bortz to wed has two new assistant princi- Sanchez comes to TCHS after ing a variety of senior account- pals, Richard Lohman and being an assistant principal for ing positions for nearly 10 years in the Azusa Unified School Dr. Brian Mikolasko in June District. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bortz of Ridgefield, Connecticut, have an- Andy Harper begins his nounced the engagement of their daughter, Dr. Christina Marie American Heritage, Realtors TCUSD career as the director of Bortz, to Dr. Brian Daniel Mikolasko. Full Service Professionals Technology. Mr. Harper comes Dr. Bortz graduated from Ridgefield High School in 2005 and www.AmericanHeritageRealtors.com to the District with more than received her Bachelor of Science degree cum laude in biological 20 years of education technol- sciences from the University of Connecticut in 2010. She received George Rudar ogy experience, most recently at her doctorate of medicine from Ross University School of Medi- Orange Unified School District CalBRE License #00443064 cine in 2015, and is a resident physician of internal medicine at for more than 19 years. Mr. New York Methodist Hospital. Cecelia (Cyl) Rudar Harper also has a telecommu- Dr. Mikolasko graduated from Temple City High School in nications background in addi- GRI Master, SRES, Broker-Owner 2000 and attended UCLA and Azusa Pacific University, receiv- tion to educational technology. CalBRE License #00323590 ing his Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees cum Kevin Herington moves laude in biology and philosophy in 2006. from Temple City High School (626) 445-3000 He pursued his master of business administration degree and to the District Office as the [email protected] doctorate of medicine at Wake Forest University, and completed CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 his residency in internal medicine in New York City. He is a fel- low at Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital in Manhattan. (Dr. Mikolasko’s father is the owner of Chamber member Dan Mikolasko Construction). Their wedding is planned for June 2016 in the Hamptons, N.Y.
Denny Chiu, D. C. [email protected] www.templecitychamber.com NOVEMBER • 2015 • TEMPLE CITY LIFE 11 Temple City Patriotic News TEMPLE CITY Attend Nov. 6 Blue Star Recognition Dinner SALUTES FAMILY MEMBERS OF TEMPLE CITY RESIDENTS, SERVING THE U.S.A. By Monique Weiland To update information, phone Sharon Johnson at 626-285-5852. The Temple City Blue Star Banner Program will host its bi- Air Force annual Recognition Dinner at 6 Honoring those Coast Guard Nathan Alfano Eric Conway p.m., Friday, Nov. 6, at the Mark Andrews Patrick J. Horton Temple City Baptist Church. who protect us Susie Andrews David & Dee Sasse Kevin Bateman The event honors new mili- Shane Berger Marines tary inductees from Temple Nicholas Breniser Francisco Acevedo 24/7/365 Philip Bridge Steven D. Acevedo City. Each inductee and family Anthony Cambonga Garrett Aguirre receive a Certificate of Recog- Steven Chicca John Andress Brenda Comstock Brent Anglin nition and a Blue Star poster to Edward Lee Connors Arthur R. Baker III place in their window, whether ner. As part of the Screaming performer Jim Robuck, and a Jacqueline Crider Jason Bestpitch the service person is at home or Eagles of the 101st Airborne Color Guard conducted by Mark D. Curry Milton Cabrera Kimberly Diehl H. Joseph Camerano, Jr. abroad. Infantry division, Staff Sergeant Temple City Boy Scout Troop Jose Flores Aaron Cardenas U.S. Air Force (Army Air Martinez was present at the vic- 169. To reserve your seats by Beau Gardner James Cardenas tory in Normandy. Tuesday, Nov. 3, contact Steven Groesz Justin Chavez Corps) Staff Sgt. Paul Martinez, James M. Haller Robbie Coleman a World War II veteran, will be Guests will enjoy pizza, pa- Sharon Johnson at 626-285- James Herndon Stacey Cortez the keynote speaker for the din- triotic songs with local stage 5852. Catherine Hight (Reserve) Amos Deines Brett Hommerson James Earhart John Janis Dakota Erickson Daniel Jimenez Nicole Faraci City’s Veterans Day celebration program to include Andrew Katz Steven Ferrara Geoffrey C. Lewis John Paul Flores Steven X. Li Nicholas Gary Vietnam vet guest speaker, vintage flyover, free lunch George Lopez Derek W. Goodwin The Posting of Colors, a vintage aircraft flyover, tin, a Vietnam War veteran who served an addi- Shaun Loveless Evan Guyant David Lucero Joshua N. Harris musical entertainment by the Temple City High tional 20 years in the Army National Guard and Jason Macy Stacey J. Harris School Brighter Side Singers and a free fried Reserves. Joseph Maier Brett Alan Hascall Alejandra Martinez Jakob Hight chicken lunch are just a few of the special events Now a psychology professor at Pasadena City Jeremiah J. Polk David C. Hill planned for Veteran’s Day. College, he founded its Veterans Club and remains Christopher Porter Noah Hillbruner The City of Temple City will host the Veterans an advisor. Martin also teaches a “Boots to Books” Nicholas Richards Delbert Kelley Liezl-Anne Sarte Ben Kirby Day celebration from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon, Nov. course that helps returning veterans readjust to ci- Holly Seltman Tracy Kirby 11, to recognize and thank the 1,100 Armed Forces vilian life, which was recently featured on National Henry Ten Napel Jonathan Kline Ulbert Tugung Jesse L. Klotz veterans who make Temple City their home. Public Radio. Christine A. Van Der Paul Clint W. Kuhn As part of the program at Temple City Park, The Veterans Day celebration will be held in Adam G. Villalobos Neil LaSala Mayor Tom Chavez and the City Council will in- partnership with the American Legion, Temple City Kelvin Wong Richard Landeros Jordan L. Law dividually recognize each veteran. (Local veterans Post 279. All community members and Temple City Army William T. Lehre are encouraged to notify the City at the number veterans are encouraged to attend. Temple City Michael R. Acosta Charles Liu Jeremy Albright Brian Lo below so their name is included on the list.) “It’s Park is located at 9701 Las Tunas Drive. Jesse Aldana James M. Loiacano Jr. an honor to stand among these brave veterans,” said For more information and to request special Robert Arceo Joey L. Luna Melissa Arellano Mayor Chavez. “And a privilege to honor their ser- accommodations to attend, please phone Debbie Tony Mannarelli Kyle Aspaturian Kevin C. Manning vice.” Ingram at 626-656-7322 or e-mail her at Kevin Banks Brent Marston The guest speaker is Temple Citian Harold Mar- [email protected]. Justin Beam John Martorana Erine Beck Lucas Massaglia Noah J. Beltran Nicole L. McCartney Nicolette Bernini Steven G. McMurray 20% discount offered for Breaking Through Stephen Bernini Justin C. Murphy Leon T. Butler The Pasadena Playhouse will The discount is available on bined with any other offer. All Shawn Opal Brenden Byrnes Wesley Pack present the musical Breaking all seats excluding Hot Seats. tickets are subject to availabil- Jose Caoili IV Stephen Paletta Through Oct. 27-Nov. 22, at the All seats are best available. Of- ity. Service charges and theatre Colin D. Care Thomas Paletta Xavier Cassal Wyatt A. Reneer Pasadena Playhouse, 39 South fer not valid on previous pur- restoration fee apply to all or- Maria F. Chatfield Glen Reukema El Molino Ave., Pasadena chases and cannot be com- ders. Mark Y. Ching Jason Reukema Nellie Claros Jonathan Rush 91101. Matt Deurmeier Alfonso Salazar Breaking Through is told Leonardo D. Garcia Stephen Sanderson Nathanael Gonzalez Ian Simons through the eyes of a young, Robert Good Jerad Speral talented singer/songwriter, as Louie Guan Elizabeth R. Stauffer she tries to navigate the treach- Dan Hart Leo Tjoakro Jose Herrera Michael Turrell erous shark-filled waters of the D. Jeff Hudson Cheri Wood-Anciaux music business. Tom Iarossi Ryan Ynzunza Cherrie Kean Robert Ynzunza She embarks on a compel- Oct. 27 – Nov. 22, 2015 Sung Min Kim Keith C. Yount Christopher Kline ling journey to find her way James A. Konoske National Guard back to her authentic self and Bryan Law Christopher B. Parson in the process rediscovers the Carolyn LeBerthon Kelly Porter Book by Philip Lee music that truly makes her Navy Kirsten Guenther Carol A. Lima alive. Denise Lloyd Thomas H. Allen Abraham Lopez Brett Alt Breaking Through features a Music & Lyrics by Darlene Luevano Matthew A. Arroyo score by Emmy award-winning Cliff Downs & Lorenzo Luevano Darren Brown Katie Kahanovitz Sean M. Meehan Daniel Chavez songwriter and producer Cliff Kareem Meleika Eric Coker Jeremy Collett Downs (The Voice, American Directed by Larry P. Mullaly Idol) and Katie Kahanovitz Greg Neaderbaomer Justin Downer Sheldon Epps Andrew E. Nervo Cynthia Nash Gantt (Girls Night Out Pop Radio). Nam Hoang Nguyen Lisa M. Gunn It is based on the book by Nicolette O’Connor Kevin Haynes Matthew Oberlander Rogelio Hermosillo Kirsten Guenther (Mrs. Sharp, Dominic Oro Shanee Hermosillo 2008 Richard Rodgers Award- David Pepper Tori James Alex Kuzma Perenishko Dustin N. Klotz winner; the upcoming Benny Robert E. Percy Adrien Yi Qian Li and Joon), with choreography James Pritchet Kelvin Li Robert Aaron Pugh Juan Gabriel Magni by Tyce Diorio (So You Think David Rivas F. Spencer Major You Can Dance) and direction Martin J. Rodela Erick Markman by Sheldon Epps. Christopher Schulze David Martinez Scott Shepro Brian R. Meaden Tickets may be purchased Debra Sinnott Ariana J. Medina online or by phoning 626-356- Michael Sinnott Jennifer Northcutt Danny Stacey Eugene Parra 7529. Matthew Steyart * KIA Guy Rauterkranz Save 20% on tickets with Robert Thomas Steyart Jennifer Rautenkranz Clayton Taylor Frank V. Roznos code chamber20. Mark Tsunokai Robb Rudluff The code is valid for 20% off S. Brian Ulmer Stuart Saxon Henry Valenzuela Andrew Strople tickets to Breaking Through. Atanasio Viera Christopher Sweet Offer expires Nov. 22 and is Christopher Waller Michael Terrenal Frank Wang Moises A Villegas good on all performances Bradley E. Welsster II David Viray through Nov. 22, excluding Robert M. Winovitch Kevin White Nov. 1. Jacque Wood-Kornelas Leo E. Wright II 12 TEMPLE CITY LIFE • NOVEMBER • 2015 www.templecitychamber.com [email protected] Adventist Church hosts international food festival
Pastor Ben Guerrero, left, and Chamber President Peter Choi joined the large crowd enjoying cuisine from around the world at the International Food Festival hosted by the Temple City Seventh Day Adventist Church, Oct. 11. Attendees enjoyed an afternoon of musical entertainment, performances and raffle prizes.
The family-friendly event featured an incredible variety of food from around the world. Your Community Christian Churches Welcome You
PAID ADVERTISEMENT Faith United Methodist Church First Baptist Church of TC First Lutheran Church Pastor Matthew Chong Jim Walden, Senior Pastor 9123 Broadway, Temple City 91780 5957 Golden West Ave. 6019 Baldwin Ave. • Temple City, CA 91780 Office 626-287-0968 Temple City, CA 91780 626-286-3125 Sunday Worship: 626-286-3129 web site: www.templecitybaptist.org 8:30 a.m. Traditional worship 10 a.m. Worship Service in Mandarin e-mail: [email protected] Bible Study - Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Praise service in English [email protected] web site: www.firstlutherantc.org Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. e-mail: [email protected] Sunday Worship: 8:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.
Immanuel Church of the Nazarene New Hope Church (PCUSA) San Gabriel Mission Catholic Church Charles Lin, Senior Pastor David Pak, Pastor Pastor FR. Tony Diaz, CMF 9953 Las Tunas Drive, CA 91780 Mariko Yanagihara, Associate Pastor 428 South Mission Dr., San Gabriel 91776 626-285-3832 700 S. Rosemead Blvd. 626-457-3035 — www.sangabrielmissionchurch.org www.go2icon.org Pasadena, CA 91107-5613 Weekday Masses Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m. (English; Mandarin) 449-8644 (English) • 577-0191 (Korean) 6:30 a.m. (Eng.), Noon (Eng.), 6:30 p.m. (Spanish) Wednesday Youth Night: 7:00 p.m. (English) [email protected] Saturday Masses (English) - 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Korean Web Site: nhcpcusa.org Sunday Masses: (English) 7 a.m., 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 5 p.m. Friday Youth Night: 7:30 p.m. Sunday: 8 a.m. • 11:15 a.m. Korean Worship (Mandarin) www.myhym.org (Spanish) 9:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 7 p.m. 9:30 a.m./ 1:30 p.m. English Worship (Vietnamese) 3 p.m. San Gabriel Community Church St. Luke Catholic Church Sunrise Community Church Steve Balentine, Senior Pastor Fr. Mark A. Strader, Pastor Nondenominational: Conservative Christian 117 N. Pine St., San Gabriel 5605 Cloverly Ave. Andrew Kikkert, Pastor 626-287-0486 626-291-5900 9642 E. Live Oak Ave. • 626-287-6120 www.sgucandcs.org www.stluketemplecity.org Sunday Worship: 8:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 9 a.m. Sunday School: 10:45 a.m. Sunday Masses: 6:30, 8:30, 10:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Wed. Bible Study, 7 p.m. Saturday Evening Mass: 5:30 p.m. Friday Game Night 7 p.m. - 1st and 3rd Fridays Wednesday Night Youth Program, Jr. & Sr. High, 7 p.m. Weekday Masses: M-F 9:00 a.m. Friday Night Fellowship 6:30 p.m. - 2nd and 4th Fridays
Temple City Christian Church Temple City Church of Christ Temple City Seventh-Day Adventist Church (Disciples of Christ) Jonathan Hinckley, Minister Pastor Ben Guerrero Dr. Bryce Gayhart, Pastor 5272 Sereno Dr., Temple City 9664 Broadway 9723 Garibaldi Ave (at Golden West) 626-286-6676 Temple City, CA 91780 626-286-0581 Sunday Bible Class 9:30 a.m. 626-286-5437 e-mail: [email protected]. Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. [email protected] Pastor’s Class 9:10 a.m. All Children Welcome Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Nursery
Temple City United Methodist Church Valley Community Church Westminster Presbyterian Church Rev. David Palmer, Pastor Pastor Gary Clouse Charles Castles, Pastor 5957 N. Golden West Ave. 3039 Santa Anita Ave., El Monte, Ca 91733 9642 Live Oak Ave. Temple City, CA 91780 626-443-3063 626-287-1987 626-286-3129 www.myvcc.org [email protected] • www.tc-presbyterian.org Sunday School 8:45 a.m. • Worship 10 a.m. Friday Spanish Service 7:30 p.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. E-mail: [email protected] Sunday Worship Service 9 a.m. & 11 a.m. All Children Welcome • Nursery • Children's Church [email protected] Wednesday Worship Service 7 p.m. Bible Studies on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Website: www.templecityumc.org Spanish Translation Available (11 a.m. service only) Phone for information.
16 TEMPLE CITY LIFE • NOVEMBER • 2015 www.templecitychamber.com [email protected] TCUSD www.templecitychamber.com announces new administrative staff members CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10 director of School to Career Enrichment Programs. Before coming to the Dis- trict Office, Mr. Herington was an assistant principal at Temple City High School for eight years. He began his teaching career in 1997 teaching English in South Kitsap High School in Washington state. Prior to coming to TCHS, he taught English for 10 years in Wash- ington and Oregon. Melissa Kistler returns to TCUSD as a director/coordina- tor in the Educational Services Department after serving seven years as principal in two schools in the Burbank Unified School District. Dr. Kistler was an assistant principal at La Rosa and Em- peror Elementary Schools in 2007-2008, Teacher on Special Assignment for the BTSA Pro- gram for Covina Valley USD, Special Education and grades 3-6 teacher at Covina Valley for 15 years. Paul Marietti is the District’s director of Student Services and Special Education. Most recently, Dr. Marietti was the Student Services Director and Juvenile Court School Principal at the Ventura County Office of Education. Dr. Marietti taught History and Special Education for 15 years in the Los Angeles area and has been principal at sev- eral schools in southern Cali- fornia. Also new to the Educational Services team is Curriculum Coordinator Natasha Neu- mann. Ms. Neumann has proudly completed her tenth year teaching in TCUSD. She has taught English Lan- guage Learner students mul- tiple subjects for the past four years and Introduction to Spanish for three years at Oak Avenue Intermediate School and for six years she taught fifth grade at Longden Elemen- tary School. Monica Rodriguez, Teacher on Special Assignment, came to the District Office full time af- ter serving for one year as the District’s interim director for the Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment Program while teaching Spanish for seven years at Temple City High School. While at TCHS, she began the LINK Crew Program, a stu- dent mentoring program. Prior to coming to TCHS, she taught English in Costa Rica for one year in a bilingual immersion school. “On behalf of the Board of Education, I would like to ex- tend warm congratulations. They are all highly respected and effective administrators,” said Superintendent Kathy Perini. “The District is fortu- nate to have them as part of its leadership team.”