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Monday, September 13 - September 19 , 2010 Volume III, No. XXXV
Judy Wong Sentenced to State Prison 31st Annual Children’s Bookmark Contest Swing into Reading!
Judy Wong was taken from a Los Angeles courthouse to start serving her 16 month sentence Friday morning. (File photos from one of the first hearings in downtown Los Angeles for the two women) -Photos by Terry Miller
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emple City’s former Mayor Judy Wong was sentenced 16 mont hs in state prison Friday for her part in the bribery case involving developer Randy Wang Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Patricia Schnegg sentenced Wong, on one count of solicitation of bribery. Wong surrendered to the court and was taken into custody immediatelywith her arms behind her back. Wong will also be required to pay $16,700 in
Cathe Wilson, left, will appear November 8 for a pre trial hearing with Judge Schnegg
restitution to developer Randy Wang. She will have to pay $15,500 in fines. Judge Schnegg denied a request from Wong’s attorney seeking probation for the embattled politician. The other Temple City council woman and former mayor, Cathe Wilson, who is also acused of bribery and perjury involving the Piazza Project, wants to go to trial as she belives she is innocent of any and all allegations against her. Verbally claming she will fight till the end.
21st Annual Crystal Ball Will Benefit Methodist Hospital’s Cardiac Care Services This year’s 21st annual Crystal Ball, Methodist Hospital Foundation’s black-tie, “fun-raising” gala, will benefit the nationally recognized comprehensive cardiac care program, which provides specialized, advanced services in diagnosis and treatment. Crystal Ball 2010, “An
Evening of Good Vibrations with The Beach Boys” will be held Saturday, October 16, at the Pasadena Convention Center. Event co-chairs this year are Methodist Hospital Foundation board members Christine Antonovich and Richard Sun, DDS. Antonovich, co-chair of the
Chinese American Film Festival, and Sun, San Marino City Council member, along with their 19 “energetic” committee members have been working for months to provide a memorable experience their guests would not soon forget. “Christine and I are very impressed by the com-
mitment that our committee has already shown,” Dr. Sun said. “They are motivated to make this the best Crystal Ball we’ve ever had. And with their skills, knowledge and talent, we’re all inspired to achieve that goal.” Dr. Sun first became in
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The County of Los Angeles Public Library is currently offering our 31st Annual Bookmark Contest. Entries can be submitted at your local County of Los Angeles Public Library until October 30, 2010. Our sponsor is Pentel of America, Ltd. This year’s theme is “Swing into Reading! ♦ ¡Bailar con la Lectura!” The challenge for parents, educators and librarians is to introduce children to great reads and to nurture the love of reading and the library. This contest is a special program for children and their families and highlights the wonder and importance of books and reading. Children are invited to participate in the 31st Annual Bookmark Contest at the Temple City Library, where entry forms are available. Children can enter their designs in the following groupings; Kindergarten through 2nd Grade, 3rd
Grade through 5th Grade, 6th through 8th Grade, and 9th through 12 Grade. Each library will announce their winners in November, and these winners will be entered into a regional judging. The winners of this competition will be announced in February 2011. Winning bookmark designs will be printed by Pentel of America, Ltd., and be available at County Libraries during National Library Week, April 2011. They will also be published on our web site; www.colapublib.org/ children. Children are invited to participate in the Bookmark Contest being held at the Temple City Library, located at 5939 Golden West Ave, Temple City. Please call the Temple City Library at 626-285-2136, or stop by and visit for more information. This library is part of the County of Los Angeles Public Library system.
TCUSD Kicks Off School Year Over 40 0 teachers, LaSota, Janet Rhee, Bob classified employees, and Ridley, Matt Smith, and Joe administrators attended Walker thanked employTCUSD’s annual back-to- ees while flipping pumpkin school gathering on August pancakes! 31, 2010 at Temple City High “I’m looking forward to School. the new school year continuFor the 2010-2011 school ing TCUSD’s focus on overyea r, TCUSD is focusing on healthy lifestyles – healthy bodies, healthy minds, healthy attitudes, he a lt hy r e l a tionships, and healthy environments. Superintendent C hel sea Kang-Smith welcomed everyone and encouraged Photos courtesy of Jerry Jambazian, everyone to join Temple City Chamber of Commerce TCUSD’s “Team Healthy”. Staff participated all student success but also in a Zumba workout courte- want to encourage students, sy of Shin Dance Academy. Board Members Rachel Please see page 2