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www.templecitychamber.comSeptember 2015

Chamber announces annual awards-installation fete. See Page 5

Temple City resident and home owner Terry Klein and his wife Beckyhave dwelled in their home on Kauffman Avenue since 1982. Terry, abrewer at Miller Brewing Company, recently redesigned his curb medianto conserve water and be drought wise. A special design element is the“river” of blue stones that creates an illusion of running water. You can

Temple City residents respond to drought, lead by examplecheck out Terry’s inspiring work when you next visit downtown TempleCity – his home is directly across the entrance to City Hall.Congratulations to Terry and Becky on a project that has both beautifiedthe city while fighting the drought.

PHOTOS BY PETER CHOI

It’s noteasy

stayinggreen

In the 1950s Johnny Cash’s song asked “How high’sthe water, Momma?” and the closing answer was “fivefeet high and rising.” The setting for that song was afarm in a rain-flooded valley, perhaps in Tennessee.

If only Californians could ask that question after afew rain storms. A happy “five inches high and rising”would delight most residents. Temple City lawns wouldsoak it up in a few minutes, if it didn’t first flow into anearby concrete wash. If a predicted El Niño weatherpattern occurs this winter, residents would be gleeful.

Where’s Bill Starbuck when you need him?The four-year drought in California has caused Gov.

Jerry Brown and the State Water Resources ControlBoard to order all government agencies and the state’s

411 water suppliers to save as much water as possiblewith a state-mandated 25% reduction in water usagethat started June 1.

So far, the efforts have succeeded in meeting thenumbers. Even without much measurable precipitation,the state reports the reduction in water usage in Julywas 31%. Reported on Aug. 26, the results continue athree-month trend reduced usage compared to the samemonths in 2013.

In June, the statewide saving was 28% and in May itwas 26%.

In an ordinance that took effect June 1 and contin-ues through Feb. 29, 2016, the Water Resources Con-trol Board put cities and urban water agencies on a nine-

month plan for survival. The law requires an aggregate25% reduction statewide from the 411 water suppliers.Fines ranging from $500 to $10,000 a day can be im-posed for suppliers failing to meet the savings. So farno fines have been levied.

If an expected El Niño brings rain and snow thiswinter, the state board may have the luxury of amend-ing the emergency regulations. But as another song re-minds us, “if ’s an illusion; if is for children.”

So residents, water suppliers and governments inTemple City are coping with the drought.

This issue of Temple City Life offers details of how andwhat coping requires. See stories below.

For more on coping with the drought, see Pages 8-10.

Temple City residents cope with 4-year drought

By Rita PadillaInside

• When washing dishes by hand, don’t let water run. Fill one sidewith wash water and the other with rinse water.

• Designate one glass for your drinking water daily or refill awater bottle. This cuts down on glasses to wash as well as rubbish.

• Soak pots and pans instead of letting water run while you scrapethem clean.

• Wash your fruits and vegetables in a pan of water instead ofrunning water from the tap. Then water your indoor or outdoorplants with the same water.

• Reuse leftover water from cooked or steamed foods to start anutritious soup base.

• If you accidentally drop ice cubes on the floor, don’t throwthem in the sink. Drop them in a house plant instead.

Conserving water at homeTips for cutting down on waste

CONTINUED ON PAGE 8

By Amy LinSince record-keeping began in 1895, the past three winters in

California have been the driest ones ever recorded. Based on thesepatterns, we probably shouldn’t expect much rainfall this year evenas the winter months approach.

California is in the grip of a severe drought. Temple City resi-dents have voluntarily taken measures to conserve water.

“We hand-wash our own dishes now instead of using the dish-washer. We learned that the dishwater uses unnecessary amountsof water. My family actually has meals with paper plates and dis-posable utensils three to four times a week so we can avoid wash-ing afterwards.” – Louis, 17

“I used to leave the water on while I showered because it feels sogood. But ever since I heard that California is in a drought, I havemade a conscious effort to shut the water out in between soapingup.” – Thomas, 20

What Temple City residentsare doing to save water

CONTINUED ON PAGE 8

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Temple City City CouncilmemberCynthia Sternquist was elected SecondVice President at the May 2015 meetingof the San Gabriel Valley Council of Gov-ernments (SGVCOG) Governing Board.She joins new President Gene Murabitoand First Vice President Kevin Stapleton.Read below as Ms. Sternquist details herpriorities

An inspiration to young women, City Councilmember Cynthia Sternquist is shown at2014 Camellia Festival.

Temple City CouncilmemberCynthia Sternquist takes leadershiprole at SGV Council of Governments

Question: What are you most look-ing forward to in your term as COG Sec-ond Vice President?

Sternquist: I am most looking for-ward to working with all the membersof the COG in furthering its mission andvision. As an executive board member, Ihope to provide leadership to the COGthat will ensure that our decisions are

representative of our mission to be oneunified voice in the decisions we make.

Question: What are your prioritiesfor the COG during your term as Sec-ond Vice President?

Sternquist: With many of our COGcities concerned about the astronomicalcost of implementing the LA CountyRegional Water Quality Control Board’sMS4 permit, my top priority would beto seek assistance from the COG to pre-pare a formal resolution about the un-reasonable costs of compliance with theMS4 permit, and the need for fundingassistance for the state and/or federal

governments.Question: What is one thing that

most Governing Board members do notknow about you?

Sternquist: My journey to becomingan elected official began 27 years agowhen trying to build a two-story homein Temple City. The Mayor of TempleCity, Tom Brazeal, happened to be in theaudience the evening of my PlanningCommission hearing. My variance wasapproved that evening and I received aphone call from the Mayor asking me toconsider serving on the Planning Com-mission for an upcoming opening.

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All District schools had a great start on Aug.26. First day student enrollment was 5,934.

Temple City High School unveiled a beauti-ful new Senior Circle with a slightly raised per-formance stage.

At Cloverly and La Rosa Elementary Schools,students attended school in newly renovatedclassrooms, including new windows, flooring,ceilings, lighting, interactive whiteboards, andheating/air conditioning units.

Students at the Dr. Doug Sears LearningCenter arrived to teach and learn in a new ad-ministration and classroom building and afreshly renovated campus, including freshlypainted classrooms, improved basketball court,resurfaced parking lot, and drought tolerantlandscaping.

Back-to-School Nights are taking place at allschools.

August 25: Emperor Elementary School(Kindergarten only), La Rosa ElementarySchool, and Longden Elementary School(Grades 3-6)

August 31: Dr. Doug Sears Learning Cen-ter

September 1: Longden ElementarySchool (Grades TK - 2)

September 2: Oak Avenue IntermediateSchool

September 3: Cloverly Elementary Schooland Emperor Elementary School (Grades 1-6)

September 8: Temple CityHigh School

TCHS Varsity Footballgames begin on Friday, Sep-tember 4, at Arroyo HighSchool at 7 p.m.

Temple City Unified School Districtopens Aug. 26 with 5,934 students

Learn to square dance for fun, exerciseTwo local square dancing clubs are teaching

classes in Temple City. These groups are look-ing for new participants to learn just how ben-eficial it is to the heart and soul. The first lessonis free.

Modern Square Dancing sponsored by theSan Gabriel Valley B’n‘B Club takes place onSundays, Sept. 13, 20, and 27. The club is accept-ing new dancers for the first three weeks. Thedancing takes place at the Community of ChristChurch, 9468 Broadway, Temple City from 7-9p.m. The first lesson is free and the cost is $6per lesson after the first lesson. The instructor/caller is Frank Lescrinier.

For more B’n‘B Club information, contactJudy at 626-287-1946 or Marlene at 626-359-7924.

Modern square dancing classes sponsoredby the Grin-N-Square It Dance Club take placefrom 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 22, 29, and Oct. 6.The club is accepting new dancers for the firstthree weeks at Bethlehem and only $5 per les-son after the first lesson. The instructor/calleris Phil Farmer.

For more Grin-N-Square It information,contact Randy and Pat at 626-358-6485, Mikeand Marlene Phillips at 626-351-9875. No part-ner is required. Families are welcome.

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Our Mission StatementThe Temple City Chamber of Commerce sets the standard

for excellence in member services, community collaboration,business growth, networking and achieving a high quality oflife in Temple City. We exist to be a clear and persuasive voicein providing advocacy, promotional and benefit solutions forour members.

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to build the community through

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Chamber NewsFor Pete’s Sake –

Temple City Life is a monthly publication produced by theTemple City Chamber of Commerce and distributed to homesand businesses in Temple City and vicinity. Articles submittedand printed in the Temple City Life do not necessarily reflectthe opinion of the Temple City Chamber of Commerce or itsBoard of Directors. Information is published to inform thepublic and stimulate discussion.

Temple City LifeA publication of the Temple City Chamber of Commerce.Temple City Life is published at 9050 Las Tunas Drive,Temple City, CA 91780. 626-286-3101

Peter Choi ............................................ Editor and Publisher

Phuong Mac Grinstead ..................... Assistant to the Editor

Philip Pettus ................ Managing Editor, Graphics, Design

Sheryl Rubin .......................................................Copy Editor

Joselito Lasin ..................................................... Distribution

Th ese companies have joined with the Chamber to give back to the local community.

Th eir support greatly assists our engagement with both the business community and the many community groups

and service organizations in our city.

Thank You Thank You

COMMUNITY LEADER PROGRAM

Officers and Board of Directors2015 – 2016

EXECUTIVE BOARDPeter Choi ................................................................ President/CEO

Ed Chen ................................................. Chairman of the BoardAthens Services

Judy Huie Mena ......................................................... Vice ChairPlanet Preschool

Margaret Healy ...................................... Chief Financial OfficerQuality Bookkeeping

Nevin Kamath.............................................................. SecretaryC.I.A.M.

BOARD MEMBERS

Brian Barreto ...................................................... Board Member

Kelly Blake .......................................................... Board Member

Gabriel Lynn ....................................................... Board Member

Rita Padilla .......................................................... Board Member

Franklin Ruedel .................................................. Board Member

Jim Walden.......................................................... Board Member

EX-OFFICIO BOARD MEMBER

Councilmember Nanette Fish ............... Liaison for City of TC

By Peter ChoiLike a mirage rising out of the desert, the Ca-

mellia Square shopping center is finally a reality.Every year the Chamber celebrates the best of

our community and welcomes this year’s Boardof Directors.

This year we are excited to invite a lucky fewto get a sneak peek at the new Camellia Square byattending our 91st Annual Awards & InstallationGala on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015. See advertisement,Page 5.

As always, the selection of honorees was closeand competitive, but the Chamber Board haveselected a truly deserving group: Healthcare Part-ners (Outstanding Business), UR Space (Out-standing Restaurant), Helen Chen Marston (Out-standing Professional), Planet Preschool (Out-standing Business Beautiful), and Mary Sneed(Outstanding Community Service).

We set the bar high at the Chamber and it wasgoing to be difficult to top last year’s extra special90th Anniversary Gala – “A Night at the Gatsby”– but I can share that our Event Chair Judy HuieMena and new member Ileen Perez of CandlelitProfessional Events are putting together a fabu-lously fun-tastic affair with a theme of “ArabianNights” (which may carry extra resonance as weare in the middle of a historic drought aboutwhich we have dedicated this issue of the paper).

Enjoy an evening of food, drinks, and casinogames for some great raffle prizes. Businesses andorganizations are encouraged to join the fun andget terrific exposure by donating a raffle prize -contact the Chamber office before Sept. 20.

Special thanks to our event sponsors (as of Aug.30) California American Water, Sunny SlopeWater Co. and Southern California Edison.

Celebrating community service, achievementin new Camellia Square shopping center

Meet the new Chamber members from left to right: Peter Chow (Edward Jones Financial), Wendell Beard,Aaron Vuong (State Farm Insurance), Gerard Atienza, Ileen Perez (Candlelit Professional Events), VanessaJuarez (Vienna Clothing & Vanessa Juarez Marketing), Paul Overholt (Old Oak Cellars), Rishi & BimalaDhakal (Rising Threading), Priscilla Chen (Prime Lending), Board Chair Ed Chen, Janie Thai (SpectrumBusiness), Joe Chia, Adam Hsu and President Peter Choi.

Adam Hsu, field representative for Assembly mem-ber Ed Chau, City Planning Commissioner HelenChen Marston, Lauren Worsley of the American Can-cer Society, Joe Chia of New York Life Insurance.

From left are Lisa Atienza, Wendell Beard,Toastmaster’s Club, City Councilmember WilliamMan, Gerard Atienza, Toastmaster’s Club Presi-dent.

From left are Mayor Tom Chavez, Chef/OwnerMolly Yeh, Board Chair Ed Chen.

The Chamber celebrated a record 18 new mem-bers (so far) in 2015 with a New Member NetworkingMixer hosted by UR Space restaurant, Aug. 20. Guestsenjoyed a scrumptious selection of appetizers createdby UR Space Chef/Owner Molly Yeh with wine tastingby new Chamber member Paul Overholt of Old OakCellars.

New MemberNetworking Mixer

PHOTOS BY PETER CHOI

[email protected] www.templecitychamber.com September • 2015 • Temple City Life 5

Cordially Invites You To

ARABIAN NIGHTSAn exotic evening of casino games, music and prizes celebrating our

91st Annual Awards &

Installation of Incoming Board of DirectorsA portion of proceeds to benefit the Temple City Sheriff ’s Station

&Miss Temple City Ambassador Pageant

Saturday, October 3rd • 6 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.Camellia Square • 5770 Rosemead Boulevard

(Corner of Rosemead / Las Tunas. Enter via Elm Ave., north on Rosemead.)

Tickets: $50 / person before Sept. 25th, $60 at the door.Admission includes 50 gambling chips, hors d’oeuvres & beverages

Order today as event will sell out due to space limitations

Outstanding BusinessHealthCare Partners

Outstanding RestaurantUR Space

Outstanding ProfessionalHelen Chen Marston

Outstanding Business BeautifulPlanet Preschool

Outstanding Community ServiceMary Sneed

Enjoy a special advance sneak peek at the new Camellia Square shopping center as we celebrate outstanding members of our business and civic community.

This event made possible by the generous donation of our sponsors*

Music provided by TM Studios • Dress: Cocktail FormalTo purchase tickets, contact the Chamber at (626) 286-3101 or [email protected]

*as of August 30th, 2015

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MakingDentistry Fun

By Jack Von Bulow, D.D.S.Jack Von Bulow, DDS, was named Top Dentist by Pasadena Magazine

(2011-2013). Temple City Dental Care is located at 9929 E. Las TunasDrive, Temple City, CA 91780. Phone him at 626-285-3161 or visit hisWeb site at www.templecitydental.com

Money at WorkEmmy Hernandez is an attorney and a fi-nancial advisor helping clients in the SanGabriel Valley grow and protect theirwealth. Questions for Emmy can be sub-mitted to [email protected]. Shecan also be reached at 626-943-8833. Visither Web site at www.ehfinancial.com.

Jackson Wong, Your Friendly Neighborhood Realtor26 years of real estate experience, listing advisorAsk me for a free evaluation of your homeTemple City, Arcadia, San Marino and nearby citiesPart of the commission will be donated to Children’s Hospital or charity of your choice

Q. Emmy, I’m a small businessowner and I’d like to offer my employ-ees a retirement plan. Which would bebest, a SEP or SIMPLE account?

SEP and SIMPLE plans may appearsimilar on the surface as they’re bothIRAs. But there are significant differ-ences. Both are designed for small busi-

nesses and are compara-tively easy and cost-effec-tive to administer. Em-ployer contributions arefully tax deductible asbusiness expenses underboth plan types and nei-ther requires detailed IRSreporting.

Unfortunately theirdifferences cannot bedistilled to 300 words, sothe focus here will be onplan funding.

Simplified EmployeePension (SEP) IRAs op-erate similarly to profit-sharing plans in that theyare fully funded by you,the employer. With SEPs,business-owners aretreated as both the em-ployer and the employee.

On learning that I’d been ac-cepted into the School of Den-tistry at the University of South-ern California, I knew, ulti-mately, I’d be an oral surgeonextracting wisdom teeth in SantaBarbara.

But after four years of dentalschool, I was just happy escap-ing, living the Miracle on 34thStreet, and staying close tohome.

And after 18 months as anassociate dentist doing all of theextractions with only local an-esthesia, I needed an oral sur-geon as one of my best friendsforever. And in due time, I foundhim.

On Aug. 27, my friend andcolleague, Bill Ardary, MD, DDS,retired. For around a quarter ofa century, Bill served our mutualpatients and community withabsolute Gold Standard surgicalcare; without ever taking vaca-

Passing the Torch

tion ... or even a lunch hour.While only in his 20s, Bill was

Program Director at USC for theDivision of Oral and Maxillofa-cial Surgery. And there’s a com-mon thread beyond all the goodthat comes from folks who teach.

During phone calls with Bill,I could always sense the reassur-ing smile on the other end of theline. When we’d discuss a mutualpatient, the clinical part of theconversation is always clear, con-cise, and reassuring; the rest ofthe call was always more ex-tended and that’s what happens

when the topic becomes the fateof USC Trojan Football.

Back when Bill and I startedhitting tennis balls, his two sonswere just little kids. Today, oneof those little kids is a physician;the other is starting his final yearof dental school at USC.

I can’t imagine anythingmore fulfilling than having yourchildren follow in your foot-steps. All I can add is all of myrespect, a heartfelt appreciationfor true friendship, a resounding“Thank you” and of course ...theusual and customary ... Fight on.

This offers them more control over theirown retirement plan contributions. You,the employer, have the discretion to con-tribute or not.

However, most SEPs require that allaccounts receive funding of equal pro-portion. So, if the employer funds herown plan with 10% of her income, thenall employees must receive the same 10%of their salary as your contribution,capped at $53,000 or 25% of their an-nual income, whichever is lower.

On the other hand, Savings IncentiveMatch Plan for Employee (SIMPLE) ac-counts are primarily funded by the em-ployee. The employer has two contribu-tion options: either match up to 3% ofthe employee’s compensation or fund ata flat 2% of their monthly income. Anemployee may put aside a maximum of$12,500 each calendar year (or $15,000if they’re over 50).

Before making any decisions, pleaseconsult with a financial advisor who isfully versed in these types of accounts.

Securities and Advisory Services of-fered through National Planning Corp.(NPC), member FINRA/SIPC, a Regis-tered Investment Advisor. EH FinancialGroup, Inc. and NPC are separate andunrelated companies.

Considering retirement plans

Chamber announces free instructionalseminar on social media marketing

Join Chamber member Vanessa Juarez, founder of Vanessa JuarezMarketing, for a free seminar from 12 noon to 1 p.m., Thursday, Sept.17, in the Chamber Boardroom.

Ms. Juarez will present a post-millennial approach to social mediamarketing.

Attendees can learn how Instagram, Vlogging (video blogging)and a brand ambassador can expand marketing as well as improveand bring awareness to your business.

Ms. Juarez will share tips and secrets for Instagram and advice onhow to design your own Instagram account.

To learn more about Vanessa Juarez, see her new member profileon Page 10.

For more information, phone the Chamber at 626-286-3101.


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Chamber CalendarMonday, Sept. 7 – Labor Day, Chamber office is closed.

Monday, Sept. 14 – Board of Directors Meeting, 12 noon -1p.m., Chamber Boardroom.

Wednesday, Sept. 16 – Eat & Meet Lunch Mixer, 12 noon - 1:30p.m., Café Roulé, 9152 Las Tunas Drive.

Thursday, Sept. 17 – Post-Millennial Social Media MarketingSeminar, Vanessa Juarez Marketing. 12 noon - 1 p.m.,Chamber Boardroom.

Saturday, Sept. 19 – Fixed Income Investment Seminar, GabrielLynn, Financial Advisor, 10 a.m., Chamber Boardroom.

Sept. 20 – Submission deadline for Temple City Life.

Sept. 25 – Pre-purchase Ticket deadline for Arabian Nights, ChamberAnnual Gala.

Board member Franklin Ruedel stands with State Senator Dr. Ed Hernandez at the Aug.13 Legislative Leadership Luncheon presented by the Azusa, Irwindale and Temple CityChambers of Commerce at the Edison Energy Education Center in Irwindale. SenatorHernandez discussed legislative priorities and shared his insights on Sacramento with busi-ness, community and political leaders from the 22nd Senate District.

Toastmaster’s Club of Temple City installs new officers

From left are Karen Baumgartner, Iris Tam (vice president public relations), Eric Pan, Esther Feng (ser-geant of arms), Lilian Li (treasurer), Jane Chavez, Mayor Tom Chavez, Club President Gerard Atienza,Peter Choi, Susan Heartlight (vice president Education), Chuong Kha (club secretary), Wendell Beard(vice president Education).

More Chamber News

Mayor Tom Chavez and Chamber PresidentPeter Choi were special guests at the Toastmaster’sClub of Temple City’s 65th Installation Ceremony,Aug. 10 at Live Oak Park Community Center.

After a multi-course buffet dinner, ImmediatePast President Eric Pan introduced KeynoteSpeaker Ligia Molina followed by Mayor Chavezwho delivered the Inspirational speech.

After Area Director Karen Baumgartner in-stalled new President Gerard Atienza and his fel-

low officers, President Choi presented the orga-nization with a plaque of membership in theTemple City Chamber of Commerce.

If you want to become a confident publicspeaker and strong leader, then consider joiningToastmasters where you’ll find a supportive learn-by-doing environment that allows you to achieveyour goals at your own pace. To contact the club,see Nonprofit category of Business Directory onPages14.


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“My husband and I have been ac-tively conserving water. All our toiletand shower heads are low-flow and allour faucets have a low-flow aerator. Weuse about 40% less water on our lawnnow compared to last year. I don’t likehow my lawn is less green but I knowthat it is important to save water. Butit’s easy for us as a single family resi-dence. I’m concerned about whether ornot people living in rental homes andapartments are doing anything to cutback on water usage. There might beless of an incentive for them to keeptrack of how much water they’re usingbecause water usage is usually shownon water bills, and water bills go to thetenant.” – Marsha, 55

What Temple City residentsare doing to save waterBY AMY LIN • CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “We have had so little rain in the last

four years, which made me realize thatwe are in a serious situation. I have in-stalled low-flow toilets and shower headsin my house. We have cut back on ourwatering as well. I used to water the lawnevery other day and now I only water ittwice a week. I have also taken out all theplants in my garden and have replacedthem with drought-tolerant plants in-stead.” – Betty, 73

“I don’t wash my car at home any-more even though it saves me money. Irealized that I waste a lot of water whenI do that, and water is getting scarce. Ican’t stand having a dirty car, so I payfor my car to get washed twice a monthinstead of washing it myself everyweek.” – Samantha, 23

TCUSD Supt. Kathy Perini said the school district has made a sizeabledecrease in water consumption and has successfully met state reductionrequirements. All sites are reducing water usage.

School sites are watering limited areas only two days per week and someareas are not being watered at all.

As a result, some lawns have turned brown.

“The District has placed yard signs in these areas to let the public knowthat “TCUSD is doing its part to save water,” she said.

The District has distributed water conservation brochures to all studentsand staff requesting them to get involved.

TCUSD is doing its partto save water, meets standards

As California continues to experienceone of the driest years for water supplyin the state’s history, Sunny Slope WaterCompany is requesting customers’ coop-eration during this severe drought con-dition.

The Water Board has directed urbanwater suppliers to develop rate structuresand other pricing mechanisms, includ-ing but not limited to surcharges, fees,and penalties, to maximize water con-servation consistent with statewide wa-ter restriction.

Sunny Slope will be adopting a num-ber of water conservation practices.

Please address questions to the SunnySlope Water Conservation Department.

• Time your shower to less than fiveminutes. You’ll save up to a thousandgallons per month.

• Turn off the water while you brushyour teeth and save up to four gallons aminute.

• When washing your hands, turn offthe water while lathering.

• While you wait for hot water, collectthe running water and use it to wateryour plants. Keep a bucket handy.

• When doing laundry, match the wa-ter level to the size of your load.Outside

• When the kids want to cool off, usethe sprinkler in an area where your lawn

BY RITA PADILLA • CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

Conserving water at home –

Tips for cutting down on wasteneeds it the most.

• Monitor your water bill for high use.Your bill and water meter are tools thatcan help you discover leaks.

• Use a commercial car wash that re-cycles water. Or wash your car on thelawn.

• When you give your pet fresh water,don’t throw the old water down thedrain. Use it to water your plants.

• Use a broom instead of a hose toclean patios, sidewalks and driveways,and save water every time.

• Really make an attempt to makethese habit changes if you haven’t al-ready, and save yourself some money andhelp ease the drought.

Temple City was recently recognized for completing the USGVWD Water SmartCity Challenge. L-R: City Councilmembers William Man, Nanette Fish andCynthia Sternquist pose with Dan Arrighi, Water Resources manager, San GabrielValley Water Company and Anteneh Tesfaye, Water Operations supervisor, Cityof South Pasadena.

City receives Water Smart City recognition

Sunny Slope Water Co. announcesprogram, resources to save water

Sunny Slope Water Company, 1040 ElCampo Drive, Pasadena, CA 91107, Thephone is 626-287-5238 or [email protected]

Office Hours: Monday throughThursday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Alternate Fri-day, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Closed everyother Friday.

For additional water-saving tips visitthese Web sites:

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Golden State Water Companyinvites customers to help conserve

In April, Governor Jerry Brown au-thorized California’s first-ever manda-tory water reductions, calling for stateregulators to assign reduction mandatesranging from 4-36% to cities and townsacross California.

Faced with historic drought condi-tions, Californians have rallied togetherover the summer months to save a sig-nificant amount of water by changingwater use. Drought conditions may bethe new norm for California and gen-erations to come.

Golden State Water Company’s cus-tomers in Temple City were told to re-duce use by 24% compared to 2013 us-age.

During the period since the manda-tory reductions took effect (June 1-Aug.16), local customers have reduced wateruse by a cumulative 30%. In July, the

peak of summer, local reductionsequaled 32% or roughly 39.4 milliongallons saved compared to the samemonth in 2013.

Current restrictions limit outdoor ir-rigation to two days per week, before 8a.m. or after 7 p.m. Addresses endingwith an even number may water land-scapes on Monday and Thursday, andodd addresses may irrigate on Tuesdayand Friday.

Customers are encouraged to visitgswater.com/drought (gswater.com/sequia forSpanish) for important drought infor-mation, water-use restrictions and con-servation resources.

Follow Golden State Water Companyon Twitter (@GoldenStateH2O) or visitgswater.com/conservation-tips for tips tohelp improve your water-use efficiency.

California American Water customers canget rebates for water-efficient appliances

California American Water has beenordered to reduce water use by 28% .

California American Water offers freelow-flow shower heads, hose nozzles thatautomatically stop spraying when not inuse, and easy-to-use leak detection kitsfor bathrooms.

All customers are eligible for freehouse calls by our conservation expertsto help you design the best water con-servation solutions for your home orbusiness.

California American Water can alsohelp customers pay for water-saving ap-pliances. High-efficiency clothes wash-ers, dishwashers, low-flow toilets, andrain barrels may be eligible for cash-backrebates of $75 to $300 per device.

Please visit www.californiaamwater.com/drought for more information.

California American Water also re-cently launched a new program to helpSouthern California customers reducewater use during the drought. The pro-gram is a partnership with WaterSmart,a leading water efficiency system thathelps customers gain better control oftheir water use.

As part of the partnership withWaterSmart, residential water custom-ers will soon receive Home Water Re-ports. The reports detail each home’swater consumption and let customerscompare their water use to peer house-holds and water efficient households.Once customers better understand theiruse and how it compares to their neigh-bors’ use, they often realize they can con-serve more water.

In addition to receiving Home WaterReports, participating residents also haveaccess to WaterSmart’s web and mobilecustomer portal, which provides addi-tional information about individualhousehold water use and household-spe-cific water-saving recommendations.

A shared responsibilityDelivering reliable, high-quality wa-

ter service requires significant invest-ment to maintain and upgrade aging fa-cilities. In 2014, California AmericanWater invested more than $84 million inlocal water systems across California.

Because water is essential for publichealth, fire protection, economic devel-opment, and quality of life, CaliforniaAmerican Water’s employees are com-mitted to ensuring that quality waterkeeps flowing not only today, but far intothe future.

To request free conservation aids, ap-ply for rebates, or request a free housecall to develop water-wise solutions thatmeet your needs, please visit CaliforniaAmerican Water at 8657 Grand Ave.,Rosemead, phone 626-614-2536 be-tween the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.or visit the conservation Web site atwww.californiaamwater.com/drought.

For restaurants and hotels interestedin how to comply with new rules forbusinesses, please e-mail inquiries [email protected].

Garry Hofer is the director of Opera-tions for California American Water’sSouthern Division.

Courtesy of Sunny Slope Water Co.The State of California has mandated

conservation practices requiring 25%water consumption reduction duringthis stage. The California Water Boardhas mandated stage two drought regu-lations. Our water table is at a historiclow point, which places everyone in acritical situation.

Effective immediately the State Wa-ter Board has instituted emergency wa-ter conservation regulations prohibitingthe following:

Residents, homeowners and busi-nesses:

• Outdoor watering is limited to onlytwo days a week. If your address ends inan odd number you will be allowed to

water Tuesday and Friday. If your addressends in an even number you will be al-lowed to water Monday and Thursday.

• No watering during the hours of 9a.m. through 6 p.m.

• No washing down sidewalks ordriveways

• No watering outdoor landscapes ina manner that causes excess runoff

• No washing a motor vehicle with ahose, unless the hose is fitted with a shut-off nozzle

• No operating a fountain or decora-tive water feature, unless the water is partof a recirculating system

• No watering turf or ornamentallandscapes during any 48 hours follow-ing measurable precipitation

Commercial businesses:(In addition to homeowners limita-

tions cited above)• Restaurants and other food service

establishments can only serve water tocustomers on request

• Hotels and motels must provideguests with the option of choosing not

to have towels and linens laundered dailyand prominently display notice of thisoption

There are many ways to reduce waterconsumption that will greatly reducefuture water restrictions:

Outdoor water savings1. Water your garden and lawn only

when needed. Step on your grass, if itsprings back when you lift your foot, itdoesn’t need water.

2. Check your sprinkler system andadjust so only your lawn is watered andnot the house, sidewalk or street.

3. Reduce your watering days to onceor twice per week depending on droughtstage.

5. Repair leaky faucets, plumbingjoints, sprinkler heads, spa pumps, andhose bibs immediately.

6. Don’t run the hose while washingyour car. Use a bucket or a self-closingnozzle.

7. Use a broom instead of the hose forcleaning driveways, sidewalks and patios.

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Why is there a drought?Blame it on below-average precipitation and snow-packs. The drought has placed an incredible strainon water resources, including the five water provid-ers that serve Temple City. California’s drought isnow in its fourth straight year. In response, Gover-nor Jerry Brown has called for a mandatory state-wide 25% reduction in water use. This daunting taskwill require everyone to conserve water.

What are the statewide water restrictions?No watering lawns or landscapes for 48 hours afterrainfall. No using water to wash sidewalks and drive-ways, except for health and safety reasons. No sprin-kler runoff or overspray onto streets, sidewalks ordriveways. No washing a vehicle without a shut-offhose nozzle. No using fountains or decorative waterfeatures that do not recycle water.

Are there additional local restrictions?Yes. Temple City’s five water providers have imposedadditional restrictions on pool water evaporation andfilling, as well as when and how long your can wateryour lawn. Requirements vary among providers. (Re-fer to the back of this page for water provider ser-vice areas and contact information.)

How long will restrictions last?Statewide, restrictions will remain in effect throughat least February 2016. Local water providers willcontinue to update customers on water conserva-tion requirements as the drought continues. Checkyour bill for details.

Can I let my lawn go brown?The City has relaxed its lawn maintenance require-ments. Until further notice, residents are allowed tolet their lawn go brown without any code enforce-ment action, even if you’re in a homeowners asso-ciation. Additionally, recent legislation prohibits lo-cal governments from penalizing residents who con-serve water by not watering their lawns.

How much are the fines for watering on thewrong day or overwatering?Water providers, not the City, have the authority to im-pose fines. Generally, fines will not be assessed be-fore a warning letter is sent. So customers will havean opportunity to meet compliance requirements.However, failure to do so could result in fines of up to$500 a day. Water providers can also shut off or re-strict your water service.

I see my neighbors wasting water and not wa-tering on the right days. How do I report them?Contact the appropriate water provider. You can alsocall the City’s Code Enforcement Hotline at (626) 285-5240. Your call will be confidential.

What if I’m already conserving?If you’ve already made changes resulting in water sav-ings-shorter showers, running full cycles of laundry,etc.- please accept our sincere thanks. However, if yourusage is still high, monitor your home and water meterfor leaks.For more water saving tips, as well as information aboutavailable programs and rebates, visit Web sitewww.templecity.us.


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8. Don’t water lawns and landscaping between the hours of 10a.m. and 6 p.m.

9. Choose a water efficient irrigation system such as a drip irriga-tion system and smart irrigation controllers.

Indoor water savings1. Install water saving shower heads; install flow restrictors or aera-

tors on faucets.2. Use only full loads in the washing machine and dishwasher.3. Take five-minute showers. Get wet, turn water off, soap, scrub

and then turn water on to rinse.4. Avoid unnecessary flushing. Don’t use toilets as a wastebasket.5. While waiting for hot water to come down the pipes, use a bucket

to catch the water flow for later usage on house plants or in yourgarden.

6. Don’t let the water run while shaving, washing your face orbrushing your teeth.

7. Don’t use running water to thaw frozen foods, defrost overnightin the refrigerator. Minimize the use of kitchen sink disposals; theyrequire a large amount of water to operate. Replace old washing ma-chines and toilets with high efficiency equipment.

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The Vienna Clothing line modeled by (l-r) Celena, Joanaand Anita.

From left are John Mark Reyes, owner, Dingleberries Cof-fee and Tea, Anita Velazquez, Joanna Hua, Vanessa Juarez,Celena Chen, Kyla Sickles, Mary from James Robert Sa-lon. PHOTOS BY VANESSA JUAREZ

Marie Juarez has mastered multi-tasking.While raising a beautiful baby girl and lookingout for a great husband and a great big Shep-herd mix, she started and owns two businesses.

A marketing expert who has worked with avariety of companies including Coca Cola and

the Discovery Channel, Ms. Juarez bringsher extensive experience and knowledgeto help small business owners utilize so-cial media activities and new trends likevlogging.

“My main objective is to inspire com-

panies to leap out of theircomfort zones and achievegoals,” said Ms. Juarez, “If Ican change a couple peopleand help them achieve a goalor two, will I be happy? No, Iwon’t stop. I will always wantmore.”

She has honed those skillsrunning Vienna Clothing,her online clothing business,where she combines post-millennial social media mar-keting on Instagram withphysical pop-up retailing.

For this profile, theChamber introduced her toPageant Director Kyla Sick-les for a creative photo shootfeaturing Miss Temple CityAnita Velazquez and HonorCourt members CelenaChen and Joana Hua.

“I had a great time dress-ing the girls up in comfyclothing that they them-selves got to choose withme,” said Ms. Juarez of theshoot. “I loved that we got touse the great location of thecafe to pull together the end-of-summer looks. Specialthanks to Mary for heramazing job with hair. Kylawas awesome and got thegirls some quick makeup.We all came together andhad a great shoot.”

Vanessa Juarez, Vienna Clothing / Vanessa Juarez Mar-keting, Instagram: @viennaclothing, Email:[email protected].

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Blue Star sundaes, chili cheese nachos popularat Concerts; next Blue Star dinner set for Nov. 6

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Sat. 10 AM-12 PM T.C. Nazarene Church Class9953 Las Tunas Drive, Temple City, CA 91780Sat. 2-4 PM Emmaus Lutheran School Class840 S. Almansor St. and Los Higos in AlhambraSun. 10 AM – 12 PM San Gabriel Academy Class8827 East Broadway, San Gabriel, CA 91776Sun. 12:30 PM – 2 PM San Gabriel AcademyThe Cream of the Crop Advanced TrainingSun. 2-4 PM San Gabriel Academy Class8827 East Broadway, San Gabriel, CA 91776

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The Blue Star Banner Program thanks the many folks who stopped byits booth during the summer Concerts in the Park to write letters anddraw pictures. Public support throughout the year allows the programto continue its mission of sending gift packages and appreciation to thebrave men and women serving abroad.

By Rhue GuyantThe Blue Star families’

booth tempted many Concertin the Park attendees with icesundaes and chili cheese nachochips this summer.

The ice cream sundaeknown as “The Works” fea-tured a banana split with freshstrawberries, a choice of syr-ups, chopped nuts and a cloudof real whipped cream, and wasa real crowd pleaser.

For those who weren’ttempted by sweet and creamytreats, the Blue Star booth alsooffered generous portions ofchili and nacho cheese sauceand chips with or withoutjalapeños.

As always, the main focus ofthe Blue Star families booth isto be a place where letters ofsupport can be written or pic-tures created for our deployedmen and women.

Blue Star volunteers werehappy to provide all the sup-plies and art materials so oneonly needed to bring theirimagination.

The Blue Star families are

grateful for the loyalty and gen-erosity of those in the commu-nity for buying their treats.

All the proceeds from thesales of goodies and money do-nations are used for care pack-age items and to cover postagecosts. Because of the com-

munity’s generosity, TempleCity’s deployed men andwomen will soon be receivingextra special care packages withedibles, DVDs and personalcare items along with heartfeltcards of support and gratitudeand delightful artwork from

Temple City youngsters.Again this year, the Blue Star

booth has been staffed bymany wonderful, patriotic andhardworking volunteers in-cluding Sharon Johnson,Patricia Hendrix, Darrel andJoann Beaman, and KrisWaltmire, Bob and Betty

Marston and the outstandingstaff at the TC park.

At 6:30 p.m. Nov. 6 , plan onjoining the Blue Star familiesgathering for dinner and cer-emony honoring our troopsand vets. The event takes placein the First Baptist Churchgym.

Free fixed income investment seminar offeredThe public is invited to a free seminar hosted

by Financial Advisor Gabriel Lynn at 10 a.m., Sat-urday, Sept. 19 in the Chamber Boardroom, 9050Las Tunas Drive, Temple City.

With the rising interest rates looming, manybond investments expose themselves in the nearterm interest rate movements.

A flexible and diverse asset class, fixed incomesecurities may have a place in your portfolio,whether your investment objective is preservationof capital, income or growth.

Join Gabriel Lynn of Morgan Stanley Wealth

Management for a seminar to learn how he can helpyou to create a fixed income strategy that is bestsuited to your financial goals and objectives.

Disclosure: The value of fixed income securitieswill fluctuate and, upon a sale, may be worth moreor less than their original cost or maturity value.

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Valley Community ChurchPastor Gary Clouse3039 Santa Anita Ave., El Monte, Ca 91733626-443-3063www.myvcc.orgFriday Spanish Service 7:30 p.m.Sunday Worship Service 9 a.m. & 11 a.m.Wednesday Worship Service 7 p.m.Spanish Translation Available (11 a.m. service only)

Sunrise Community ChurchNondenominational: Conservative ChristianAndrew Kikkert, Pastor9642 E. Live Oak Ave. • 626-287-6120Sunday Worship: 8:45 a.m.Sunday School 10:30 a.m.Friday Game Night 7 p.m. - 1st and 3rd FridaysFriday Night Fellowship 6:30 p.m. - 2nd and 4th Fridays

St. Luke Catholic ChurchFr. Mark A. Strader, Pastor5605 Cloverly Ave.626-291-5900www.stluketemplecity.orgSunday Masses: 6:30, 8:30, 10:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m.Saturday Evening Mass: 5:30 p.m.Weekday Masses: M-F 9:00 a.m.

San Gabriel Community ChurchSteve Balentine, Senior Pastor117 N. Pine St., San Gabriel626-287-0486www.sgucandcs.orgSunday Worship: 9 a.m.Sunday School: 10:45 a.m.Wed. Bible Study, 7 p.m.Wednesday Night Youth Program, Jr. & Sr. High, 7 p.m.

First Baptist Church of TCJim Walden, Senior Pastor6019 Baldwin Ave. • Temple City, CA 91780626-286-3125web site: www.templecitybaptist.orge-mail: [email protected]@templecitybaptist.orgSunday School: 9:30 a.m.Sunday Worship: 8:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.

First Lutheran Church9123 Broadway, Temple City 91780Office 626-287-0968Sunday Worship:8:30 a.m. Traditional worshipBible Study - Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.web site: www.firstlutherantc.orge-mail: [email protected]

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Westminster Presbyterian ChurchCharles Castles, Pastor9642 Live Oak [email protected] • www.tc-presbyterian.orgSunday Worship 10:30 a.m.All Children Welcome • Nursery • Children's ChurchBible Studies on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.Phone for information.

Temple City United Methodist ChurchRev. David Palmer, Pastor5957 N. Golden West Ave.Temple City, CA 91780626-286-3129Sunday School 8:45 a.m. • Worship 10 a.m.E-mail: [email protected]@templecityumc.orgWebsite: www.templecityumc.org

Temple City Church of ChristJonathan Hinckley, Minister5272 Sereno Dr., Temple City626-286-6676Sunday Bible Class 9:30 a.m.Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.All Children WelcomeNursery

Temple City Christian Church(Disciples of Christ)Dr. Bryce Gayhart, Pastor9723 Garibaldi Ave (at Golden West)626-286-0581e-mail: [email protected]’s Class 9:10 a.m.Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

San Gabriel Mission Catholic ChurchPastor FR. Tony Diaz, CMF428 South Mission Dr., San Gabriel 91776626-457-3035 — www.sangabrielmissionchurch.orgWeekday Masses6:30 a.m. (Eng.), Noon (Eng.), 6:30 p.m. (Spanish)Saturday Masses (English) - 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.Sunday Masses: (English) 7 a.m., 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 5 p.m.

(Spanish) 9:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 7 p.m.(Vietnamese) 3 p.m.

Faith United Methodist ChurchPastor Matthew Chong5957 Golden West Ave.Temple City, CA 91780626-286-312910 a.m. Worship Service in Mandarin11:30 a.m. Praise service in English

New Hope Church (PCUSA)David Pak, PastorMariko Yanagihara, Associate Pastor700 S. Rosemead Blvd.Pasadena, CA 91107-5613449-8644 (English) • 577-0191 (Korean)[email protected] Web Site: nhcpcusa.orgSunday: 8 a.m. • 11:15 a.m. Korean Worship9:30 a.m./ 1:30 p.m. English Worship

Immanuel Church of the NazareneCharles Lin, Senior Pastor9953 Las Tunas Drive, CA 91780626-285-3832www.go2icon.orgSunday Worship: 11:00 a.m. (English; Mandarin)Wednesday Youth Night: 7:00 p.m. (English)Friday Youth Night: 7:30 p.m.(Mandarin) www.myhym.org

Behold,I have engravedyou on the palmsof my hand.

Isaiah 49:16

TC First Baptist Churchstarts Encouragers, a mentalhealth support ministry

First Baptist Church of Temple City is offering “Encouragers,” anew ministry to provide support and information to church andcommunity members with mental illnesses and their families viaweekly meetings.

Meetings will take place from 6:30-7:30 p.m., starting Sept. 23,at the church.

Information will cover mental illnesses including bipolar disor-der, depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and other mental illnesses.

By Ariana Pinedo andTanner Celano

As our Australian adventuredraws to an end, we start tocherish our last few momentstogether, as a group, with all ofour host families, and our newlifelong friends.

This last week has been asmemorable as the other weeks.From a group party to riding ina jet boat, from walking acrossthe Sydney Harbor Bridge tovisiting St. Matthew’s CatholicPrimary School, we were alwaysbusy.

Although we immensely en-joyed our last few excursions,we are sad to say goodbye to allthe wonderful people we metthroughout this trip. However,I’m happy to say that we havegrown closer as a group, espe-

cially with our Aussie siblings.Our adventures in the Land

Down Under have been utterlyamazing and breath-taking eversince we stepped off of our 15-hour flight, to the last second ofdaylight on our final night.

The unique experiences thatwe have encountered in Austra-lia have taught us to be more in-dependent and open mindedindividuals.

We really enjoyed being im-mersed into a completely differ-ent culture than the one we areused to in Temple City, whetherit was from watching rugbygames on Sunday or eatingmeat pies after school. These arethe staples of the residents inthe Hawkesbury of whom wehave become very fond.

The fact that these wonder-

Great adventure endsStudents complete visit to Aussie land

ful people here in Australia havewelcomed complete strangersinto their homes for an entiremonth shows how generousthey are.

We were given a bed, greatfood, and became part of a newfamily all together. Our bond-ing time between the “Tim TamSquad” and the “TwinkiesTeam” will leave a lasting im-

pression. We grew closer asfriends and look forward to alifelong friendship with the2015 exchange students.

This has truly been an ex-traordinary experience and weare utterly amazed with our ad-ventures in Australia. There areno words to describe howthankful we are to the TempleCity and Hawkesbury Sister

City Organization and theTemple City and HawkesburyCity Council for giving us thechance to enjoy this opportu-nity. We can’t wait to visit thisbeautiful country again in thefuture.

Thanks to Jerry Jambazian forstaying in touch with these stu-dents and relaying their reportsand photos.

At the farewell function left to right top: Cassie Carmona, Ariana Pinedo, Tom Smithers, Fergus Ryan,Tanner Celano, Jessica Huang, Amy Schultz, Amy Fradd Bottom: Amber Wong, Brooke Gibson, AlyssaMicallef, Agnes Mok.

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TEMPLE CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUYER’S GUIDEUnless otherwise indicated,

all business directory addresses are for: Temple City, CA 91780

A ACUPUNCTURE

Prestige Integrative Health CenterDenny Chiu, D.C.5553 Rosemead Blvd.626-286-5800

ACCOUNTING & BOOKKEEPING

ChubizWalter Chu2017 El Sereno Ave.Arcadia, CA [email protected]

LA First Tax & Financial ServicesNatalie Lee, EA9067 Las Tunas [email protected]

Quality Bookkeeping ServiceKathleen Chambers, EA9633 Las Tunas [email protected]

Rex Dondlinger & AssociatesJim Dondlinger5819 Temple City Blvd.626-287-0903

ADVERTISING & MARKETINGMid Valley News Clarke Moseley 11401 Valley Blvd. Ste. 200B El Monte 91731 626 443-1753 or 626-452-9566 [email protected] TC Chamber of CommerceTC Life9050 Las Tunas Dr.626-286-3101

ART GALLERY Min W. Fine Art & SchoolMin Wang9908 Las Tunas Dr., Unit [email protected]

ASSISTED LIVINGVista Cove at San GabrielMiles Yoshisato901 W. Santa Anita St.San Gabriel 91776626-289-8889

ATTORNEYSCarlos ArcosA Law Corporation 333 North Santa Anita Ave., Suite 8Arcadia, 91006626-284-9003626-284-9724 - [email protected]

Emmy HernandezEH Financial Group, Inc.419 S. Mission Dr.San Gabriel 91776626-943-8833

John L. Shaw, Attorney5816 Temple City Blvd.626-286-3710Kien C. Tiet, Attorney4808 Baldwin, Ste. [email protected]

The Tyre Agency, Inc.Tony J. Tyre, AttorneySteven S. Tyre, CPA 5703 Temple City Blvd.626-285-7033 626-309-9753 fax

AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRCity AutomotiveGerald Blayney4700 Miller Dr. A626-443-8288

Ken’s Tow Service, Inc.Chuck Palazzolo9350 Lower Azusa Rd.626-579-3400

Lima Auto RepairMike Bruni4500 N. Rosemead Blvd.Rosemead 91770626-287-7955

BBANKING & FINANCE

Foothill Credit UnionStacy ArenaP.O. Box 660130Arcadia 91066-0130626-445-0950

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (USA) NASammy Kwok5773 N. Rosemead Blvd.626-656-8888

Wells Fargo Bank9635 Las Tunas Dr.626-237-5060

BEAUTYRising Threading5633 N. Rosemead Blvd.Temple City, CA 91780626-309-4373

BUSINESS CONSULTINGMyra D. Lopez Business Consultant1012 W. Beverly Blvd. Ste 876Montebello 90640323-869-8867

BUSINESS PROPERTY OWNERManhattan Development Manhattan Development Co.Randy Wang1005 Las Tunas Drive 505San Gabriel [email protected]

CCABLE

Spectrum Business4781 Irwindale AveIrwindale, CA [email protected]

CARPETAffiliated Carpet & FlooringGene & Jeff Klein9020 Las Tunas Dr.626-287-0581

K J & M Carpet918 S. Myrtle Ave.Monrovia 91016626-358-7400

M & B Carpet Suppliers Carpet OneMel North and Barbara Fields9324 Lower Azusa Rd.626-443-2744

CHIROPRACTICPrestige Integrative Health CenterDenny Chiu, D.C.5553 Rosemead Blvd.626-286-5800

CHURCHES HOUSE OF WORSHIP

The Bridge Christian FellowshipBruce LaRue8925 Ardendale Ave.San Gabriel [email protected]

Community of ChristDarrell Kelty9468 Broadway626-285-4500

Faith United Methodist ChurchMathew Chong5957 Golden West626-286-3129

First Baptist Church of TCJim Walden, Senior Pastor6019 Baldwin Ave.626-286-3125www.templecitybaptist.org

First Lutheran Church9123 Broadway626-287-0968

First United Methodist ChurchDavid Palmer, Pastor5957 Golden [email protected]

Immanuel Church of the NazareneCharles Lin, Senior Pastor9953 Las Tunas Dr.626-285-3832 | www.go2icon.org

San Gabriel MissionFr. Bruce Wellems, CMF, Pastor4285 Mission Dr.San Gabriel 91776626-457-3035www.sangabrielmission.org

San Gabriel Community ChurchSteve Balentine, Pastor117 N. Pine St.San Gabriel, CA [email protected]

St. Luke Catholic Church5605 Cloverly Ave.626-291-5900www.stluketemplecity.org

Sunrise Community ChurchAndrew Kikkert, Pastor9642 E. Live Oak Ave.626-287-6120

TC Christian Church(Disciples of Christ)Dr. Bryce Gayhart, Pastor 9723 Garibaldi [email protected]

TC Church of ChristJonathan Hinckley, Minister5272 Sereno Dr.626-286-6676

Trinity Lutheran ChurchRev. Edwin H. McGee III6868 N. San Gabriel Blvd.San Gabriel 91776626-287-6151

Westminster Presby. ChurchRev. Charles Castles, Pastor9642 Live Oak [email protected]

COFFEE & TEA HOUSESCafé RouleEileen Li9153 Las Tunas Dr.626-872-1188

Starbucks5705 N. Rosemead Blvd.626-614-8004

The Tea Station158 West Valley Blvd.San Gabriel, CA 91776626-288-3785

The Tea Station9578 Las Tunas Drive626-291-5688

CPA & TAX PREPARERSDanny Cheung, CPA9077 Las Tunas Dr.626-237-0900

The Tyre Agency, Inc.Steven S. Tyre, CPATony J. Tyre, Attorney 5703 Temple City Blvd. 626-285-7033 / Fax 626-309-9753

CONSTRUCTION HOME BUILDING

Dan Mikolasko Construction5118 CalmviewBaldwin Park, 91706Offi ce number 626-338-0244Cell 626-716-2273

CONVALESCENTEl Monte Convalescent HospitalJesse Telles4096 Easy St.El Monte 91731626-442-1500

Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital5522 Gracewood Ave.626-579-0310

CUSTOM FRAMINGMin W. Fine Art & SchoolMin Wang9908 Las Tunas Dr. Unit [email protected]

DDAYCARE & PRESCHOOL

Ark Christian Academy, Inc.Grace Wu, Director6539 Rosemead Blvd.San Gabriel 91775626-287-8321

Pacific Friends SchoolKellie McKinley6210 Temple City Blvd.626-287-6880

Planet PreschoolJudy Huie Mena4977 Santa Anita [email protected]

Playfactory PreschoolCyndi Halton9723 Garibaldi626-285-9223

Sonshine House Preschool9141 BroadwayTemple city, CA 91780626-285-3380Lauri [email protected]

TC Christian PreschoolCarol Burns6019 Baldwin Ave.626-286-0042

DENTAL OFFICESTerrance Fong, D.D.S.9909 Las Tunas Dr.626-286-7151

Lad Family DentistryChiman Lad, D.D.S.Sunjay Lad, D.D.S.5813 Temple City Blvd.626-287-4094www.drlad.com

Tai Mao, DDS. Inc9925 Las Tunas Dr. 626-286-3033Robert Shima, D.D.S.9929 Las Tunas Dr.626-285-4577

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Temple City, CA 91780

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San Gabriel Valley Family Dental GroupJoseph Rosenberg, DDS6503 N. Rosemead Blvd.San Gabriel 91775626-286-2156

TC Dental CareJack Von Bulow, D.D.S.9929 Las Tunas [email protected]

EEDUCATION

Alpha Science Educational Institute9465 Las Tunas Dr.626-614-0931

Apex Education CenterWai Lai5570 North Rosemead [email protected]

Ark Christian Academy, Inc.Grace Wu, Director6539 Rosemead Blvd.San Gabriel 91775626-287-8321

California Institute of Advanced ManagementJennie Ta9550 Flair Dr. 500El Monte, CA [email protected]

Dr. Doug Sears Learning CenterStephen Edo9229 Pentland626-548-5000

Medtor, Inc.1055 E. Colorado Blvd.Suite 500Pasadena, CA 91106(626) [email protected]

Min W. Fine Art & SchoolMin Wang9908 Las Tunas Dr. Unit [email protected]

Oasis Trilingual SchoolTamara Hernandez5957 Golden West Aveinfo@oasistrilingualschool.orgwww.oasistrilingualschool.org626-285-8262

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TEMPLE CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUYER’S GUIDEFriends of the TC LibraryManuir [email protected]

Managed Career Solutions, Inc.Frank Chong2550 West Main St.Alhambra 91801626-284-9715

San Gabriel Japanese Community & Cultural Center5019 Encinita626-286-9850

San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership 4900 RivergradeRoad Ste. B130Irwindale, CA 91706626-856-3400626-856-5115www.valleyconnect.com

San Gabriel Valley Humane Society851 East Grand Ave.San Gabriel 91776626-286-1159Fax: [email protected]

TCHS Vocal Arts Boosters9501 E. Lemon626-548-5053

TC Schools FoundationNadine Wittry9700 Las Tunas Dr.626-548-5000

Toastmasters Club of Temple City Gerard AtienzaLive Oak Park10144 BogueTemple City, CA 91780 626-203-1231

NOTARYFranklin J. Ruedel, EA, Corp.Franklin J. Ruedel626-286-9662Fax [email protected]

OOPTOMETRY

Bright iCare Optometry5810 Temple City Blvd.Lin Chiao626-287-9725626-287-9727 – [email protected]

TC Square OptometryPaulina Han, O.D.5803 N. Rosemead Blvd.626-287-8505

Derek Tong, O.D.Center for Vision Development Optometry2700 E. Foothill Blvd. Ste. 207Pasadena 91107626-578-9685www.tongvision.com

PPEST CONTROL

So Cal Termite SolutionsGlenn DuggerState License [email protected]

PET BOARDINGHeavenly Pet Resort, Inc.Gloria Landaverde5011 Encinita626-285-4441www.heavenlypetresort.com

PET CAREHeavenly Pet Resort, Inc.Gloria Landaverde5011 Encinita626-285-4441www.heavenlypetresort.comheavenlypetresort@yahoo.comTC Animal HospitalBruce Carlson, DVMCarol Johannsen-Crittenden, DVM Neil Bodie, DVMSheeba Thomas, DVMLisa Nguyen,DVM5406 Rosemead Blvd.San Gabriel 91775626-287-1173

PHONESpectrum Business4781 Irwindale AveIrwindale, CA [email protected]

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are for: Temple City, CA 91780

626-286-3101

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www.templecitychamber.com

HEATING AIR CONDITIONING

Air-Tro, Inc. (Cooling-Heating)John Helbing1630 Myrtle Ave.Monrovia 91016626-357-5311

Connor AirWayne Connor4931 N. Encinita626-286-3157www.Connorair.com

HOME IMPROVEMENTAgosta Plumbing & HeatingBob Agosta5929 N. Oak Ave.626-286-9500

Air-Tro, Inc. (Cooling-Heating)John Helbing1630 Myrtle Ave.Monrovia 91016626-357-5311

Modern LightingMike Kowalski9034 Las Tunas Dr.626-286-7462

HOTELSHilton San Gabriel Juli Costanzo225 West Valley Blvd.San Gabriel [email protected] Inn Express Pasadena3500 E. Colorado Blvd.Pasadena, 91107626-792-1363 I

IMPORT/EXPORTNi-Star Worldwide, Inc.951 Arcadia Ave.San Gabriel, CA 91775Joanne Zhang626-286-9877626-237-0180 Fax [email protected]

INSURANCE, FINANCIAL ADVISOR

Holtzen & Bauermeister Insurance Daniel Holtzen455 North El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91101-1403626-574-1480www.holtzeninsurance.com

State Farm Insurance Agency, Inc.Aaron Vuong9022 Las Tunas DriveTemple City, CA 91780 626-237-1862The Tyre Agency Life-Medi-cal-Small Group-IndividualTony J. Tyre5703 Temple City Blvd.626-285-7033www.tyreinsuranceagency.com

INTERNET SERVICESSpectrum Business4781 Irwindale AveIrwindale, CA [email protected]

INVESTMENT & SERVICESPeter ChowFinancial AdvisorEdward Jones Investing790 E. Colorado Blvd., Ste. 505Bus: 626-796-9541Cell: 626-417-8268www.edwardjones.com

JJEWELRY

Cal’s JewelersEddie Cebrowski5824 Temple City Blvd.626-286-7474

Embellished CharmsCarol Burton, Owner/Designer10406 Miloann [email protected]

LLAMPS, LIGHTING, SHADES

Modern LightingMike Kowalski9030-40 Las Tunas Dr.626-286-7462

LOANS AND MORTGAGEPrimeLendingPriscilla Chen (Senior Loan Originator)124 N. Glendora Ave #101Glendora, CA 91741626-625-2572866-778-4536 (fax)[email protected]/pchen

MMARKETING

Vienna Clothing204 W. Angeleno Ave.San Gabriel, CA 91776 [email protected]

MARTIAL ARTSS.K. Tae Kwon Do School9569 Las Tunas [email protected]

MEDICAL SERVICESAmerican Medical ResponseAlex Mendoza5257 North Vincent Ave.Irwindale, CA [email protected] Medical AssociatesDr. Francisco Rodriguez330 West Las Tunas Dr. Ste. 1San Gabriel, CA 91776626-284-3300info@dreamweavermedicalassociates.comwww.dreamweavermedicalassociates.comHealth Care Partners9810 Las Tunas Dr.626-309-7600

Methodist Hospital - Arcadia300 W. Huntington Dr.Arcadia 91006626-445-4441

MORTGAGE CO.California Consumer LendingVivian Chan and Michael Ly9124 Las Tunas Dr. 626-281-2030vivian.chan@cclfi nance.commichael.ly@cclfi nance.com

PrimeLendingPriscilla Chen (Senior Loan Originator)124 N. Glendora Ave #101Glendora, CA 91741626-625-2572866-778-4536 (fax)[email protected]/pchen

MORTUARYPierce Brothers Turner & StevensEric B. DuBois1136 E. Las Tunas Dr.San Gabriel, Ca. 91775626-287-0595

MUSEUMSan Gabriel Mission MuseumPastor FR. Tony Diaz, CMF428 S. Mission Dr.San Gabriel, CA 91776626-457-3035www.sangabrielmission.org

NNEWSPAPERS & MAGAZINES

Mid Valley News Clarke Moseley 11401 Valley Blvd. Ste. 200B El Monte 91731 626 443-1753 or 626-452-9566 [email protected]

Temple City Life TC Chamber of CommercePeter Choi9050 Las Tunas Dr.626-286-3101info@templecitychamber.orgwww.templecitychamber.org

NONPROFIT Alhambra/San Gabriel Elks Lodge No. 1328Al Fredickson1373 E. Las Tunas DriveSan Gabriel, CA [email protected] Cancer Society Relay for Life50 N. Hill Ave. Ste 200Pasadena, CA 91106Lauren Worsley Asian Youth Center (AYC)100 West Clary Ave.San Gabriel, CA 91776Kevin Lian626-309-0622626-309-0717 - [email protected]

Blue Star ProgramSharon Johnson626-285-5852

EVENT PLANNINGCandlelit Events5523 Encinita Ave.626-230-7175 [email protected]

FFINANCIAL PLANNING

EH Financial Group, Inc.Emmy Hernandez419 S. Mission Dr.San Gabriel 91776626-943-8833

Morgan StanleyGabriel Lynn, Financial Advisor301 N. Lake Ave., Penthouse SuitePasadena, CA 91101TEL: 626-683-4611FAX: [email protected]

Peter ChowFinancial AdvisorEdward Jones Investing790 E. Colorado Blvd., Ste. 505Bus: 626-796-9541Cell: 626-417-8268www.edwardjones.com

FLORISTSFanny’s FlowersBruce Wataru, Fanny Wataru5947 Oak Ave.626-287-1653

GGROCERY SUPERMARKETS

Super A FoodsRichard Harb5595 Rosemead Blvd. 626-248-0383

Valu-MartKorey Khaledi6340 N. Rosemead Blvd.626-291-5969

HHEALTH & WELLNESS

Cheers Alano ClubAA & Related 12 Step Meeting5934 Temple City [email protected] www.cheersalanoclub.org

Pacific Friends SchoolKellie McKinley6210 Temple City Blvd.626-287-6880

San Gabriel Christian School and Community ChurchKristen Halverson117 N. PineSan Gabriel 91775626-287-0486

SEARCH Educational Day CareEdith Schwartz, Director8718 Wenden St.San Gabriel, CA 91775Tel: 626-286-4158Cell: [email protected]

St. Luke Catholic School (TK-8)Yvette Jefferys, Principal5521 N. Cloverly Ave.626-291-5959 Fax 626-285-5367www.stluketemplecity.org

TC High School Associated Student BodyGayle Schaffer9501 E. Lemon626-548-5040

TC Schools FoundationKathy Chambers9700 Las Tunas Dr.626-548-5000

TC Unified School District9700 Las Tunas [email protected] • www.tcusd.net

ELDER CARESincere Care Services, Inc.747 N. Lake Ave. Ste. DPasadena [email protected]

EMPLOYMENT

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Athens Servicesmanagement givesspecial barbecue toreward safetyIn photo at top left, Athens Services General Man-ager Will Wilson chats with Chamber Board ChairEd Chen (overseeing the food delivery) and TempleCity Mayor Tom Chavez (in blue stripes) during theAthens Safety Barbecue, July 31. A unique traditionat the company, the event celebrates when each Ath-ens service yard meets its safety standards by havingsupervisors and management personnel barbecue forthe drivers as they return from their routes in the af-ternoon. Mayor Chavez was joined by CityCouncilmembers Cynthia Sternquist and NanetteFish, and Chamber President Peter Choi at theVincent Yard in Irwindale, home to the trash trucksand street sweepers that keep Temple City clean andsafe. In photo, right, Cesar Ortiz, Street Sweeping Op-erations Manager, serves mechanic Roberto Mora (inyellow vest) chicken and sausages as Ed Chen consid-ers seconds. Photos by Peter Choi

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