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Mark 9:23 "Everything is possible for one who believes." www.MontebelloReporter.com www.MontebelloReporter.com FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK People, Places, & Events MONTEBELLO MONTEBELLO MONTEBELLO MONTEBELLO VOL. 5 NO.3 MARCH 2019 VOL. 5 NO.3 MARCH 2019 By Anne Donofrio-Holter Contributing Writer The Montebello Police Department (MPD) welcomed three new officers into its ranks recently with the addition of Carlos Saldana, Kenneth Utsinger, and Andranik Vardanyan. As an immigrant, Carlos Saldana always felt the need to earn his place in this country. “That was the reason I joined the United States Marine Corps,” he said. “After my term of service ended, I did not identify with any other profession or group of people until I found the police service. Now I look forward to earning my place among the brave men and women who dedicate their lives to serving others.” In his free time, Saldana likes to work out and practice mixed martial arts. The father of four sons says he enjoys coaching them in basketball, football, soccer and boxing. He and his wife also love Karaoke and dance. As he got older, Kenneth Utsinger realized if he didn’t act on his dream of becoming a police officer, he would always regret it. “I wanted to have a positive impact on the people and communi- ties around me,” he said. “With the support and motivation of my wife, I took the steps needed to achieve that goal.” MPD WELCOMES NEW OFFICERS DEPARTMENT WELCOMES NEW FIREFIGHTERS By Anne Donofrio-Holter Contributing Writer The Montebello Fire Department has welcomed five new firefighter/paramedics into its ranks with the addition of Samuel Sabella, Joshua Reyna, Anthony Rodriguez, Michael Ray and Jeffrey Salinas. "We are excited to welcome our newest members into the Mon- tebello Fire Department family," said Chief Fernando Pelaez. “These probationary firefighter/paramedics are currently learn- ing the specifics of how our fire department operates as each department can be a bit different in its operations or equipment." “Growing up in Norwalk, I was first inspired to become a firefighter as I watched the fire engines go by,” said Joshua Reyna. “I took a fire tech class that allowed me to do a ride-along and that further inspired me to want to be part of a team that helped people.” Continued on page 8 MEET ACTING CITY MANAGER PAUL TALBOT PAGE 4 BLVD MRKT FOOD HALL TO OPEN ON WHITTIER BOULEVARD PAGE 3 Continued on page 18 Photo by Byron Jackson For more photos and videos visit www.facebook.com/MyMontebello Pictures L/R Ashile Valencia, Laurie Aguilar, Lillian Guzman with Paul Talbot

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M O N T E B E L L OM O N T E B E L L OM O N T E B E L L OM O N T E B E L L O

VOL. 5 NO.3 MARCH 2019VOL. 5 NO.3 MARCH 2019

By Anne Donofrio-HolterContributing Writer

The Montebello Police Department (MPD) welcomed three new officers into its ranks recently with the addition of Carlos Saldana, Kenneth Utsinger, and Andranik Vardanyan. As an immigrant, Carlos Saldana always felt the need to earn his place in this country. “That was the reason I joined the United States Marine Corps,” he said. “After my term of service ended, I did not identify with any other profession or group of people until I found the police service. Now I look forward to earning my place among the brave men and women who dedicate their lives to serving others.” In his free time, Saldana likes to work out and practice mixed martial arts. The father of four sons says he enjoys coaching them in basketball, football, soccer and boxing. He and his wife also love Karaoke and dance. As he got older, Kenneth Utsinger realized if he didn’t act on his dream of becoming a police officer, he would always regret it. “I wanted to have a positive impact on the people and communi-ties around me,” he said. “With the support and motivation of my wife, I took the steps needed to achieve that goal.”

MPD WELCOMES NEW OFFICERS

DEPARTMENT WELCOMES NEW FIREFIGHTERSBy Anne Donofrio-HolterContributing Writer

The Montebello Fire Department has welcomed five new firefighter/paramedics into its ranks with the addition of Samuel Sabella, Joshua Reyna, Anthony Rodriguez, Michael Ray and Jeffrey Salinas. "We are excited to welcome our newest members into the Mon-tebello Fire Department family," said Chief Fernando Pelaez. “These probationary firefighter/paramedics are currently learn-ing the specifics of how our fire department operates as each department can be a bit different in its operations or equipment." “Growing up in Norwalk, I was first inspired to become a firefighter as I watched the fire engines go by,” said Joshua Reyna. “I took a fire tech class that allowed me to do a ride-along and that further inspired me to want to be part of a team that helped people.”

Continued on page 8

MEET ACTING CITY MANAGER PAUL TALBOT PAGE 4 BLVD MRKT FOOD HALL TO OPEN ON WHITTIER BOULEVARD PAGE 3

Continued on page 18

Photo by Byron Jackson For more photos and videos visit www.facebook.com/MyMontebelloPictures L/R Ashile Valencia, Laurie Aguilar, Lillian Guzman with Paul Talbot

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A new look is coming to the northeast corner of Whittier Boulevard and North 6th Street with BLVD MRKT set to open later this summer. An 8,500 square-foot stand-alone indoor/outdoor artisan food court, known as a food hall, is planned for the site and will be built using repurposed shipping containers and an adaptively repurposed brick building. “I am thrilled that BLVD MRKT is finally breaking ground at a site that has been dormant for a number of years,” said Mayor Pro Tem Jack Hadjinian. “The City worked with several investors over the years, but none had the vision that Barney Santos’ group, Gentefy, has. I took a drive with him to visit SteelCraft in Long Beach. When we walked in, I was so impressed that I immediately told Barney, ‘Let’s make this happen in Mon-tebello.” A private public partnership between the City of Montebello and Gentefy, BLVD MRKT will be home to ten food vendors, four of which will be part of Gentefy’s incubator program. The 24-month program, to help foster and develop new businesses, is designed to give partici-pants a better chance of success when opening their own brick-and-mortar restaurant. “We wanted to create something cool and hip enough to attract local residents to

BLVD MRKT FOOD HALL TO OPEN ON WHITTIER BOULEVARDwant to stay in Montebello, viable enough to attract new restaurants, and intention-ally designed to economically empower community entrepreneurs to invest in their own neighborhood,” said Barney Santos, Gentefy CEO. According to Santos, “by using best design practices found in global urban planning, BLVD MRKT uses public space and a unique retail experience, to increase pedestrian walkability, local job creation, entrepreneurial energy, and civic engagement in a long-term, sustain-able way.” “BLVD MRKT will house a curated collec-tion of 10 emerging local restauranteurs that focus on quality craft food and beer, made by the community for the communi-ty, in the heart of downtown Montebello,” said Santos. “It’s a very appealing concept,” added Hadjinian. “I am confident BLVD MRKT will be a success and will help draw others to open shop on Whittier Boule-vard.” “We want BLVD MRKT to be a fun, open community space for people to meet and eat,” added Santos. “Our goal is to make BLVD MRKT the epicenter of downtown awesomeness.” Applications for the incubator program are currently being accepted until April 1, 2019. Visit http://BLVDMRKT.com to apply or for additional information.

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Paul is currently the Acting City Manager in Montebello, where he comes to a City on the verge of many exciting projects, such as; the 1200 home Montebello Hills project, the redevelopment of the former Costco site, major infrastructure projects throughout the community and a task to update the City’s financial structure to come into accord with the State’s recommendations for best practices. Paul retired from city governance in 2016 completing six successful years as City Manager of Monterey Park. He came to Monterey Park in the middle of the great recession and led the city to much prosperity over his tenure. His accomplishments there included a major refurbishment to the city parks, streets and water infrastructure. Paul also ensured the city’s financial future with the development of the Market Place Shopping Center along the 60 freeway, anchored by Costco and Home Depot, which will bring in millions of dollars of new tax revenue. Paul also oversaw the recruitment of several major hotels to Monterey Park, the largest being a 288 room Courtyard by Marriott, which is under construction at Atlantic Blvd and the 10 freeway.

Paul is also a former elected official, having served as a “three term” Mayor and “twelve year” Councilman in the City of Alhambra, where he is credited as being one of the architects of its economic redevelopment and with Main Street’s “ Renaissance”.

Over the years Paul has also participated in numerous government and non-profit organizations, such as the California League of Cities, Alhambra Chamber of Commerce, Alhambra Educational Foundation, San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership, Alhambra Children’s Foundation, Boy Scouts of America and numerous other organizations.

Paul is a graduate of UCLA, School of Economics. As a businessman Paul has been a former franchisee of Wendy’s and Denny’s Restaurants, a real estate developer, a Principal and Founder at both Gateway Consultants and the Talbot Consulting Group. A founding director of California General Bank in Pasadena, as well as a Managing Principal of Kelly Associates.

Paul Talbot has had many titles associated with his career over the past 40 years. This is because Paul has simultane-ously shared his time in both the private and the public sectors.

Additionally, Paul and his wife Regina continue to run a successful State Farm Insurance Agency in the San Gabriel Valley for the past 25 years.

While Paul has held many titles, his two favorites are husband to his wife Regina for the past 31 years and dad to his three grown sons.

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There is nothing like the great feeling of a clean home to make you feel refreshed. A good practice to add to cleaning your home, would be a cleaning of your estate and organizing your affairs.

Many people have not taken the first step at form-ing an estate plan, arguably one of the most difficult talks to have with your loved ones. And others have not reviewed their already drafted estate plans. There are many significant life changes and family issues that may have an impact on how you feel about distributing your property after death. Therefore, it is always a good practice to revisit your plans and reflect from time to time, making sure you are content with it and everything is accounted for.

When taking the first steps, the most common question people ask is: what the difference is between a will and a trust? Well, here are the basics:

Estate planning is a process where you arrange how to dispose of your estate upon death and leave instructions for disbursement. It can be done by a will or a setting up a living trust.

WILLA will is a document that designates how all your property at the time of death will be distributed. The language in the will must expressly state that

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Disclaimer: This article is offered only for general informational and educational purposes. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this article, it is not intended to provide legal advice as individual situations will differ. You should not act or rely on any information contained in this article without first seeking the advice of an attorney. The statements are the expression of author, not The Montebello Reporter, and have not been evaluated by The Montebello Reporter for accuracy, completeness, or changes in the law.

a certain asset must go to a beneficiary. If the language in the will is merely a hope, wish, or recommendation that the asset be given to a particular person, a court will not enforce that distribution. A will is subject to probate court and the process of disbursement can sometimes be lengthy. Thus, the will becomes a matter of public record.

LIVING TRUSTA living trust is a document that provides instruc-tion on the management of your estate, during and after your lifetime. The person drafting the trust is called the “Settlor”, who assigns a “trustee” to manage the trust estate for the benefit of others, called “beneficiaries”. If you appoint yourself as a trustee and become incapacitated, then you can appoint a “successor trustee”. In many cases the Settlor is the Trustee managing their own estate. The title of ownership to your property is trans-ferred to the living trust. With other types of proper-ty, you can make the trust the beneficiary, i.e. a life insurance policy, etc. The attorney drafting the trust must carefully draft the changes of ownership so as to recognize any tax consequences on the Settlor.

These details make the living trust more attractive because you can control your property during life and death and avoid probate. The living trust does not require court intervention unless there were issues in drafting or funding the trust. It is impera-tive that your trust be funded in order to work.

When deciding between a living trust and a will, you must remember that each situation is different and while a trust may work for one person, a will may be ideal for another. A trust may be more expensive but when deciding to choose one over the other, these considerations should be taken into account: Costs to prepare and administer, children, privacy, and the size of your estate.

Usually if you own one home, this would be suffi-cient enough estate size to form a living trust. Both documents will be valid as long as you are physi-cally and mentally competent. It is best to consult with an attorney to ensure your estate plan is prepared in a way that best fits the needs of you and your family.

AMENDMENTS AND REVOCATIONBoth the will and trust can be amended during your lifetime. Life changes and major family events can change how you wish to distribute your property. It is wise to revisit your estate plan every year or within a reasonable amount of time. They will be valid as long as you follow the formalities of execu-tion carefully. It is not wise to write on, strike out or hashtag any documents.

WILLAn amendment to a will is called a “codicil”. It is made with the same formalities as a when execut-ing the will. There is certain language that is necessary to reference the original will.

A revocation of a will can be done by this codicil or a new will that has language expressly revoking other wills.

TRUSTWhen you change your trust it is called a “trust amendment”. It is slightly easier to execute. Usual-ly one amends their trust when he or she wants to change or add beneficiaries, change disposition of assets in the trust, or change trustees.

Revocation of a trust is a little more complicated because the legal title of the trust property must to be transferred back to the owner.

As mentioned before, every situation is different and will require a thorough analysis of your estate and your objectives.

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MYLC: NEW WORLD TO BE WONIt’s time for a New Generation of Leaders to cope with new problems and new opportunities for there is a new world to be won. In January, Montebello Youth Leadership Club hosted the first annual New Generation of Leaders Forum.

Young community leaders from around the region talked about the work they are doing to help empower the youth and community. This is just the beginning of what MYLC plans to do in the community.

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Reyna worked six years as an EMT, two of those in Montebello. “It was a privilege serving the citizens of Montebello and I’m grateful to have the opportunity to do so again,” he said. “I look forward to growing as a firefighter/paramedic and hope to promote through the ranks within the Department.“ Reyna’s long-term goals include being part of the K9 search and rescue team and obtaining his bachelor’s degree. He enjoys being outdoors, hiking and camping, and spending time with friends. “I like to try new things,” he said. “ I plan on learning a new language after probation.” Samuel Sabella grew up in a home that emphasized service to others. “I enjoyed being out in the community serving people,” he said. “This is what led me to pursue a career in the fire service.” Growing up in Chino Hills, Sabella was homeschooled from junior high through high school and holds two associate degrees from Mt. San Antonio College. After probation, he plans on obtaining his bachelor’s degree. He enjoys movies, plays, spending time with his family, backyard sports, and lawn games. “My long term goals are to become a good firefighter, travel with my wife, and start a family,” he added. While in high school as a fire explorer, Anthony Rodriguez decided that he wanted to pursue a career in the fire service. “I wanted to help others, serve with a purpose, and be a positive role model for my family,” said Rodriguez. “I was inspired by the men and women who worked so hard to serve others. I hope to be such an example to the next generation of firefighters.” A graduate of San Pedro High School, after Rodriguez earned his EMT certificate he began working on an ambulance. He later earned his para-medic license and gained experience as a firefighter/paramedic in George-town, TX.

While Rodriguez’s long-term goals are to advance in rank, for now his focus is on passing probation. “Probation sets the foundation for good habits and training that allow for advancement down the road,” he said. In his free time, Rodriguez enjoys spending time with his family. “If you see us around town, don't be shy about saying hello,” he added. “We are your Montebello Fire Department and we are proud to serve you!” After taking a fire class in high school, Michael Ray knew what he wanted to do. “When it comes to my career, I am very dedicated,” said Ray, who hopes to promote through the ranks of the Department. “I am honored to be part of the Montebello Fire Department and have the opportunity to serve this com-munity.” Ray enjoys snowboarding and golfing. He and his wife are expecting a daughter this June. Having worked in Montebello’s Recreation and Community Services Depart-ment for five years, Jeffrey Salinas says he’s now honored to serve Monte-bello as a firefighter. The Lakewood native became a firefighter out of a desire to do something to better his community. “After being told about the fire service from a college coach, I decided to take classes,” he said. “I loved the team attitude, and the hard work and dedica-tion the career is based upon.” Salinas, who enjoys golfing, basketball, hiking, paddle boarding, and travel-ing, says he looks forward to a successful career in the fire service and hopes to obtain the rank of captain one day. “I would like to congratulate all the newly sworn in Montebello firefighters,” said Councilwoman Kimberly Ann Cobos-Cawthorne. “I am most proud of our department for their dedication to our community. We appreciate your service and thank you for always servicing our city with pride and devotion.” Each is anxious to begin serving the Montebello community as they work to complete Department training and probationary protocols.

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TRANSIT DEPARTMENT TAKES PART IN CAREER DAYBy Anne Donofrio-HolterContributing Writer

Members of the Montebello Transportation Department were invited to take part in Inspire Charter School Career Day held last month in Whittier. Bus operator Martha Cortez and customer service representative Susie Mendez gave kindergarten through tenth grade students an overview of the Department and how the bus system works. As the third largest municipal bus system in Los Angeles County, and steadily approaching its 100th anniversary, Montebello Bus Lines (MBL) serves over 6 million passengers a year with its fleet of 66 buses. Cortez and Mendez gave students information on tap cards, student monthly passes, ridership statistics, passenger safety, ADA access for riders with disabilities, and routes serviced by MBL. “The students were given an opportunity to board the bus parked at the school for a close-up look at the control panels and to see how the bus operates,” said Tom Barrio, Montebello Director of Transportation. Students were encouraged to use Montebello bus lines 10 or 50, which services Whittier, for trips to school, work, or the library to study, and also to attend recreation venues. Although MBL does not have a minimum age requirement for its riders, Cortez encouraged the younger students to ride with an adult. Mendez and Cortez then distributed cardboard MBL buses, pencils, crayons and coloring books to those in attendance.

“We are very excited and appreciative to have representatives from MBL attend our career day,” said one teacher. “More people should ride the bus in order to reduce traffic congestion and help the environment,” said another.

“The students were well behaved and the staff was an absolute pleasure,” said Mendez. “It was a delight to share the bus transportation system’s information with the students,” added Cortez. “This was a great opportunity to teach the younger kids how to use the bus system.”

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CSHM PRESENTS “ONCE ON THIS ISLAND” AS SPRING PRODUCTIONby Anne Donofrio-HolterContributing Writer

Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary's (CSHM) Theatre Arts Department has selected the musical, “Once On This Island,” for its 2019 spring production. With book and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, music by Stephen Flaherty, and based on the 1985 novel “My Love, My Love” by Rosa Guy, Whitney Tenney Pak, CSHM theatre program director, selected the show for several reasons. “It was one of my favorite musicals when I was in high school, and I knew my students would connect with its unique music and emotional message,” she said. I was also inspired by the play’s revival that just ran on Broadway, and most importantly, I knew I had the right students to play the roles!” While waiting out a violent storm on a Caribbean island, islanders tell the story of a young peasant girl who is chosen for a magical fate, guided on a journey to find love, who eventually proves to the island gods that love is stronger than hate. “It is an emotional and beautiful story about how the power of love can break down barriers in a divided society,” said Pak. According to Musical Theatre International, through music, song, and dance, “Once On This Island” explores universal issues which affect us all - love, anger, forgiveness, faith, maturity, and death. The cast includes 19 students who appear on stage, four student stage manag-ers in charge of the technical elements of the show including lights and sound, and an additional 15 students helping out backstage. “We're going to create a slice of the Caribbean in our gym and we hope to give audiences a totally unique theatrical experience,” said Pak. “Audiences will be swept into the story through exciting music, dance, and innovative staging.” Performances run March 22nd through March 30th in the CSHM gym, 329 North Garfield Avenue, Montebello. “I hope the community will come out not only to see the show, but to see how incredibly talented our students are,” added Pak. Tickets are $15 for reserved seating and $10 for general admission. Call 323-887-2066 for additional information.

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Schools 11MARCH 2019

My name is Alan Guardado and I am your Junior Citizen of the Month for February. I am a senior at Schurr High School. I have had many interests while attending Schurr and I share them with you here. I have been involved with student government, United Student Body (USB), in all three years. I have demon-strated academic excellence, as noted by the Scholar-ship Federation, receiving a 4.0 or above. I participated in our Altmont League with our team and we became champions in Cross Country. In all four years I have worked in Track & Field. I have participated in Renaissance Leadership Program in all grades 9, 10, 11, and 12. This program is directed towards recogniz-ing academic achievements. I have been involved in CBT a program guiding those pursuing a college degree.

MONTEBELLO HIGH TWELVE JUNIOR CITIZEN OF THE MONTH This school year I volunteered as a YMCA Camp Coun-selor at Round Meadows for those under 12. Also this year I have been worked on handling and voting on campus budgets as Vice Chairman on the Student Site Council. In employment I have worked as a waiter and in maintaining a clean work space in an auto shop. With this career in mind, I have enjoyed working in the school's publications (Scroll Online Managing Editor) and in creating a yearbook, Spectrum Sports Editor, here in my last two year's of school. I hope to attend The University of Oregon where I applied under media studies to pursue a path under some sort of film or TV production. I am grateful to all at Schurr.

Pictured Alan Guardado withStacey Honda, Schurr Acting Principal

By Sophia Vega,Contributing Student Writer

Schurr High School presented their pageantry programs, along with the Wind-sport Ensemble, Elán percussion, the Walnut High School Concert Percussion Ensemble and the Rubidoux High School color guard teams on February 17 at the annual Winter Showcase.

“I was really excited to watch the other performances,” said Heriberto Lopez, windsport member. “I was also excited to show the audience the improvement we had made since our first performance.”

The audience was excited and eager to watch this year's shows from all the teams, especially since this current winter season has barely begun and many people had not seen them yet.

“This showcase does make me slightly

ELÁN AND SCHURR HIGH SCHOOL HOST ANNUAL WINTER SHOWCASEmore excited for the one in May since we have more performances to show,” said Ambar Duarte, Drill Team Captain. “We usually use showcases, or any school performances, as practice for our competi-tions. So that by May we will be prepared for the last showcase.”

Drill team’s performance, “The Warriors of the Night“ began the winter showcase and left the crowd in awe, due to the sharpness of their moves and wonderful performance.

“I loved watching the other teams perform because they were really good and I liked their song choices,” said Isabella Mendez, drill team member.

The Schurr High School teams were more excited to view the performances by Walnut High School and Rubidoux High School. They were mostly eager to meet the multiple color guard teams and share conversations with each other.

“My favorite part was meeting the Rubidoux all-male color guard team because it is really interesting to have guys in a tradition-ally ‘feminine’ activity,” said Jaehan Pagad-uan, Schurr High School color guard member.

The wind sport ensemble was proud to present their show, “Angels and Demons” as part of their first competing season.

“This is exciting because now we have room for improvement,” said Carlos Sierra, Windsport Ensemble member. “No one knows what it’s supposed to look like but us, so we know how we did, what to fix and where we have to focus on.” Schurr High School’s color guard team performed their competing winter guard show “If Only.” The show left the viewers excited to watch the complete performance in the May Spring Showcase.

“This made me more excited for our spring showcase because we can show our improvements and perform our finished shows for the individual performances,” said Jocelyn Perez, Color Guard Captain.

To end the night, Elán percussion performed their powerful show that left the crowd struck with amazement.

“My favorite part of the evening was, definitely, watching the Elán performance,” said Katelyn Diaz, Windsport Ensemble member. “I’ve always heard amazing things about their performance, but I had never experienced it until that day. It was amazing to watch a group that is so passionate about what they do.”

The annual Winter Showcase ended with laughter and smiles shared among the programs and audience. We hope to see everyone again in May for our Spring Show-case.

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THE SHOPS AT MONTEBELLO CELEBRATED CHINESE NEW YEAR- THE YEAR OF THE PIGOn Saturday, February 16th, The Shops at Montebello along with KAZN AM 1300 presented a Chinese New Year Celebration at The Shops at Montebel-lo. Guests were invited for a chance to WIN 1 of 12 giveaways throughout the event in honor of The Year of The Pig (12th Zodiac sign). The event’s grand prize was a $300 gift certificate with Southwest Airlines. In addition, 12 lucky winners who scored a seat at the event won a commemorative Build-A-Bear plush pig.

Guests were invited to visit several interactive stations including the art of authentic Chinese calligraphy, children could make bookmarks with their zodiac signs and Yogurtland was handing out goodies and their commemora-tive giant spoons. During the event KAZN AM 1300 held a live remote sharing President’s Day Weekend deals along with a bilingual broadcast. Entertainment included cultural performances by Dance Link Company led by Donna. The program

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INSPIRINGMontebelloBy Van Ajemian

In last month's column, we looked at sources for ideas which might create jobs for Monte-belloans and bring revenue into our city, hopefully to stave off the specter of an increased sales tax.

Recently-elected City Councilor Salvador Mele'ndez has said that he is contemplating possibly introducing an idea to fellow city councilors, namely, the creation of a revenue commission month to look into ideas near and far so that our city council have options to increase jobs and bring revenue.

Such a commission could comprise residents of Montebello interested in searching for ideas to create jobs and bring revenue into our city. Sources for such ideas could include news articles and the list shared last month, as well as residents, business owners, and organization leaders in Montebello sharing ideas with the commission, which could be ideas for their own products and services. It would even be possible for residents wanting to start franchises in Montebello to ask the commission for its moral support.

Our city already has an investment committee, which looks into opportunities to invest city funds. A revenue commission would be on a parallel track, looking for products and services which could be located in Montebello. The commission would fact-find and report to our council, which then would decide which products and services to pursue and what offers to make to the owners and operators of those products and services.

“If a revenue commission were created, I would like to see our community contact the commission with ideas for products and services,” noted Councilor Mele'ndez. “We live in a time of much innovation, thanks in large part to the ease of communication through new news and social media. Residents have ways to survey, test, and fund ideas which did not exist thirty years ago, like online crowdfunding platforms.”

If you would like for a revenue commission to be established, e-mail me at [email protected] with a “thumbs up” and I will let Councilor Mele'ndez know. For ideas to fix problems like litter, graffiti, and reckless driving, there are other commissions, as can be seen by going to http://www.cityofmontebello.com/government/commission.html .

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On February 20, 2019, Montebello Rotary Club held its annual 4-Way Test Speech Contest. The participants were local high school students. Bethany Sanchez and Sayra Tellez from Montebello High School and Aileen Leon from Schurr High School. All three students were awarded cash prices. Aileen Leon from Schurr High School was selected to advance to the Area Level contest to be held in March. She will have the opportunity to compete at the Regional and District Level of Rotary International’s District 5300.

The 4-Way Test, which is based on the simple philosophy of promoting high ethical standards, was created in 1932 by Rotarian, Herbert J. Taylor and adopted by the Rotary in 1943. The test asks the following questions: “Of the things we think, say or do”; 1) is it the TRUTH? 2) Is it FAIR to all concerned? 3) Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? 4) Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned? The 4-Way Test Speech contest is open to public, private and continu-ation high school students in grades 9 through 12.

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Pictured in the center are Speech contestants Sayra Tellez, Aileen Leon,and Bethany Sanchez

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Dear Montebello,

I’d like to take this time to express my gratitude to everyone who participated and exercised their right and duty to vote during this past election.

I wholeheartedly believe that to create a better community, we must serve our community and I want to thank you for electing me to serve you.

Attentively your Councilwoman,

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Thank You Montebello!

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Utsinger appreciates the opportunity the City of Mon-tebello has given him. “I aim to repay that trust by being the best officer I can be,” he said. On his days off, he enjoys spending time with his dogs. The son of a retired police officer, Andranik Vardanyan knew from the age of six that he wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps. “I became a police officer to make a difference in a community I truly care about. With each call for service, I have the opportunity to guide, help, and inspire people,” he said. “I don’t take this career for granted and I understand the responsibilities of being a leader in our community.”

Vardanyan enjoys golfing and uses fishing as a way to relax and appreciate nature. “The police academy introduced me to running and I plan to continue to exercise throughout my career,” he added. According to Montebello Police Captain Luis Lopez, the new officers are assigned to the Training Unit for a two-week orientation where they receive instruc-tion on policy, range training, first aid, less lethal weapons, and weaponless defense. During this time, they are issued equipment and given access to department computers and software. “They are then assigned to a training officer to begin the formal field training program, which is divided into four phases, each phase lasting between three and six weeks. Each phase must be successfully com-pleted before moving on to the next,” said Lopez. “The trainees are evaluated daily by their training

officers. An end-of-phase report is completed by supervisors and submitted to police administration. During the final phase of training, if determined com-petent to perform at a solo officer level, the training period is complete.” The officer is then placed on a patrol team and can patrol a beat by him or herself. “The training program is not easy and requires total commitment on the part of the trainee,” said Lopez. “The training officers, supervisors, managers and command staff closely monitor their progress and are committed to the success of each trainee.” “We are excited to have Officers Saldana, Utsinger, and Vardanyan join the Montebello Police Depart-ment family,” said Chief Brad Keller. “The Depart-ment also welcomes Property and Evidence Techni-cian Carrington Schneider. We wish each of them the best.”

MPD WELCOMES NEW OFFICERSContinued from page 1 by Anne Donofrio-Holter

By Anne Donofrio-HolterContributing Writer

The Montebello Police Department has received a U. S. Department of Justice/Office of Justice Bulletproof Vest Program (BVP) grant in the amount of $14,207.02 which it will use towards the purchase of bulletproof vests for its officers.

The BVP Program reimburses agencies up to 50% of the cost of bulletproof vests and body armor purchased for law enforcement officers. The program, created in 1998, “is a unique U.S. Department of Justice initiative designed to provide a critical resource to state and local law enforce-ment.” “Every sworn police officer in the Department is issued and

GRANT FOR BODY ARMOR AWARDED TO MPDrequired to wear a bulletproof vest while on duty,” said Chief Brad Keller. “And when issued, the vest meets or exceeds the standards of the National Institute of Justice.” Kevlar, the material used in most bulletproof vests, provides ballistic protection by absorbing and dispelling large amounts of energy. Even with proper maintenance, the vests have a shelf life of about five years. “The funds allocated through the BVP Program are designed to offset departmental costs associated with the purchase of these vests which must be replaced for every officer after five years of usage,” added Keller. Since its inception, the BVP Program has awarded more than 13,000 jurisdictions a total of $447 million in federal funds towards the purchase of over 1.3 million vests.

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The Greater Los Angeles Veterans Healthcare System administration is employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs and delegated with the responsibility of providing healthcare services for the Veterans in the Los Angeles Region. The Los Angeles Region (LAR) of the Veterans Healthcare System includes the counties of San Luis Obispo, Ventura, Santa Barbara, Kern and the majority of Los Angeles County.

The Veterans Administration established the Community Veterans Engagement Board (CVEB) as a vehicle to channel the issues and needs encountered by the Veter-ans in the Greater Los Angeles Veterans Healthcare System through the Veterans Service Organizations ie., The American Legion, AmVets, Vietnam Veterans of America, The American GI Forum, etc., Service Organiza-tions specializing in Veterans Services and the various city, county and municipal Veterans service departments.

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GREATER LOS ANGELES VETERANS TOWN HALLS…”WHAT WE HAVE HERE IS A FAILURE TO COMMUNICATE”

under the guise as lessees, including the Brentwood School, the community of Brentwood and the UC Board of Regents through the University of California at Los Ange-les and others have benefited with under market value enhanced use lease agreements and preferential treatment by the Administration of the Los Angeles Great-er Veterans Healthcare System.

The Department of Veterans Affairs Office of the Inspector General in the VA audit dated September 28, 2018 cited as one of the many shortcomings the failure to the Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System to properly keep an accurate inventory of the enhanced use lease agreement by and between the lessees and the Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System Administration. (Audit VA’s Manage-ment of land use under the West Los Angeles Leasing Act of 2016 page x)

The Los Angeles Greater Veterans Healthcare System by the settlement terms in the decision of the Valentini vs. Shinseki lawsuit in 2015 is mandated the refocus of the mission of the Veterans Administration to transition and develop the 388 acre West Los Angeles National Old Veterans Home/Campus with a master plan specifically designed to provide Veteran Centric solutions.

The Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System administra-tion has failed miserably in the location and presentation of Veteran Town Halls and its efforts to reach out in order to obtain input from the Los Angeles Region (LAR) Veter-an Community.

The vehicle to disseminate the direction and activities of the Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System…”the Town Hall” events have been primarily held at the West Los Angeles Veterans Hospital or on the West Los Angeles

National Old Veterans Home/campus. The announce-ment of the time and date of the Town Halls have been disseminated by the Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System by selective distribution.

One solution to the distribution of the Town Hall announce-ments is for all Veterans and their families to connect with the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System on the website to receive notification of the meetings. The proce-dure is relative simple. Go to the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System website https://www.losangeles.-va.gov/ and scroll down to the box on the right side of the webpage and enter your email address on the connect box with the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System.

The West Los Angeles Veterans Hospital and the West Los Angeles Old Veterans Home/Campus are a travel distance for the greater majority of the Veterans serviced by the Los Angeles Region of the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. The Los Angeles Regions Veterans and their families have the Right to demand the rotation of the location throughout the Los Angeles Region of Town Hall presentations.

It is time to resolve the VA Greater Los Angeles Health-care System’s Failure to Communicate to all Veterans who have served and sacrificed in the United States Armed Forces. Every Veteran in the Los Angeles Region must be provided with the opportunity to exercise their earned right to address their needs and the issues they encounter as the only true “Stakeholders” in the West Los Angeles National Old Veterans Home/Campus develop-ment.

Exercise your Veteran Rights and make the Veterans Administration listen to your voice.

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By Linda Chon, MD

Diabetes is a disorder that involves either lack of insulin or lack of response to insulin causing sugar to build up in the blood (also referred to as high blood glucose). Sugar is necessary in cells for energy and insulin allows glucose to enter into the cells. If your doctor diagnoses you or a loved one with diabetes, it is important to manage it because the sugar build up can damage many organs including your eyes, kidneys, nerves, and heart. As part of managing it, your doctor will check labs routinely, perform routine foot exams, and refer you to see an eye doctor regularly. In 2015, 9.4% of the U.S. population or estimated 30.3 million people of all ages had diabetes.

Part of managing diabetes includes good nutrition, physical activity, optimiz-ing metabolic control, and preventing complications. Diabetics who are over-weight or obese can focus on weight reduction through diet, exercise, and behavioral modification. There is no “one-size-fits-all” eating approach, but the American Diabetes Association does recommend portion control and adopting healthier eating patterns. A diet that includes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and low-fat milk is recommended along with substitu-tion of red meat for lean meats, fish, eggs, beans, peas, soy product, nuts, and seeds. Sugar-sweetened beverages are to be avoided.

Additionally, the National Academy of Medicine recommends that most adults engage in 30 minutes or more of moderate-intensity physical activity on most days of the week and 60 to 90 minutes of moderate to vigorous-intensity activity for weight loss. For medical therapy, a doctor may choose either oral hypoglycemic medica-tion or insulin. Adjustments to medications are based on regular lab checks. Ask your doctor about diet, exercise, medications, etc for management of diabetes.

Dr. Chon specializes in Adult Medicine and works with Beverly Care, a network of clinics in Montebello and surrounding communities. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Chon, please call 1-833-423-8227. For moreinformation visit www.beverlycare.org.

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MOMMY SHOWER & MATERNITY TOURFor pregnant women and a support person. Build your confidence in your body’s ability to give birth, discuss your fears, learn how your partner can support you on the big day.Monday, March 25, 2019 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

INFANT CPR Infant CPR is designed for families, grandparents or friends who care for children. Participants will learn how to recognize and respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies in infants and children age 12 and younger.Tuesday, March 26, 2019 | 10:00 am -12:00 pm

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MONTEBELLO PONYTAIL 49th SPRING OPENING DAYFebruary 23rd 2019 kicked off the 49th annual Montebello Ponytail Softball Opening Day. Family and friends spent the day at the park having team BBQ’s and purchasing items from various vendors.

Councilwoman Kimberly Ann Cobos-Cawthorne greeted everyone during the pregame ceremonies. The softball game were played throughout the day from ages 5-14.

This season has over 200 girls signed up. The board members dedicate a lot of time to keep this league going.

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Health 23MARCH 2019WHAT IS A FOOT OR ANKLE SPRAIN OR FRACTURE?

The feet and ankles work together to provide support and mobility to the body. A foot or ankle sprain is a soft tissue injury. Most often, a sprain occurs when an injury pulls, stretches, or tears the ligaments that connect bone to bone. A fracture is actually a break in the bone.

CAUSESInjuries are the most common causes of foot and ankle sprains and fractures. Many fractures and sprains occur during sports. Football players are particularly vulnera-ble to foot and ankle sprains and fractures. Basketball players are prone to ankle sprains, and runners may develop stress fractures of the ankle or foot. Gymnasts and dancers may also develop stress fractures.

Tripping or stumbling on uneven ground is another common cause of foot and ankle sprains and fractures.

SYMPTOMSPain, swelling, bruising, and difficulty walking on the affected foot or ankle are the most common symptoms of a sprained or fractured foot or ankle.

HOME CARE If you've hurt your foot or ankle, it's best to err on the side of caution. The acronym RICE can help you remember what to do:

Rest—Rest the affected area. Stay off the injured foot or ankle until it can be fully evaluated. Walking, running, or playing sports on an injured foot or ankle may make the injury worse.

Ice—Apply ice to the affected area as soon as possible, and reapply it for 15–20 minutes every three or four hours for the first 48 hours after injury. Ice can decrease inflammation.

Compression—Wrap an elastic bandage (such as an Ace® wrap) around the affected foot or ankle. The wrap-ping should be snug, but not so tight as to cut off circula-tion.

Elevation—Elevate the affected extremity on a couple of pillows; ideally, your foot or ankle should be higher than

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WHEN TO VISIT A PODIATRIST Podiatrists are doctors who specialize in the care and treatment of the lower extremities. If you've injured your foot or ankle, see a podiatrist. He or she can determine the extent of the injury and develop a plan of care to get you back in the game (or back to your everyday life) as soon as possible.

Increased pain, swelling, bruising, redness, or difficulty walking after an injury are definite signs that it's time to see a podiatrist.Diagnosis and Treatment

A podiatrist will carefully examine your feet and ankles and take a complete medical history. He or she will also order tests, including an X-ray, ultrasound, or MRI, to determine the extent of your injury. If you have a fracture that's clearly visible on X-ray, you may not need addition-al testing. Ultrasounds and MRIs are useful for finding soft issue injuries (including torn ligaments) and stress fractures.

Treatment will depend on your injury. If you have a broken bone, your podiatrist may attempt to “reduce” the fracture, which means lining up the ends of the bones so they can heal properly. (You'll be given a local anesthetic to numb the area first.) If the fracture is “unstable,” meaning that the ends of the bone do not stay in place

after a reduction, surgery may be needed. Podiatrists can use metal plates and screws to fix broken bones.

Stress fractures are treated with rest and immobilization. You will be instructed to stay off the affected area until healing is complete. Crutches and/or a special “boot” or cast may be used to immobilize the area.

Sprains are also treated with a period of immobilization. Depending on the extent of your sprain, you may be able to resume activity fairly quickly, or you may need to wear a soft cast or special “boot” and use crutches for a period of weeks.

Professional athletes may undergo surgery to repair torn ligaments.

Oral anti-inflammatory medication, such as ibuprofen, can be used to decrease pain, swelling, and inflamma-tion.

PREVENTIONWarming up prior to physical activity can prevent ankle sprains and fractures. So can wearing proper shoes. If you're an athlete, talk to your podiatrist to determine which shoes are best for your sport, and read APMA's footwear selection tips on our Tips for Healthy Feet page for more information. Athletic shoes should be replaced yearly; running shoes should be replaced every 300–400 miles or so.

Avoid running or walking on uneven surfaces.

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SOROPTIMIST HOLDS 9TH ANNUAL RED WALKMontebello Soroptimist celebrated it’s 9th year with “Go Red For Women, Heart and Health Awareness Walk”. The walk began at City Hall, down Beverly Blvd., North on Wilcox Avenue and ended at Henry Acuna Park. Soroptimist Montebello President, Betty Peralta stated, “This Go Red Walk is important to our organization because it helps bring attention to the #1 killer of all women- heart disease.”

Special thanks were given to Cardiologist, Dr. Kenneth Cohen and Beverly Hospital for educating the participants on the symptoms to watch out for and steps everyone can take to lower their risk. Also, thanked were city officials, Mayor Pro Tem Jack Hadjinian and City Councilman Salvador Melendez for joining the walk.

Photos by Ernest Peralta

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CALIFORNIA YOUTH & GOVERNMENT - MODEL LEGISLATURE PROGRAM HOSTS

NEARLY 3,200 TEENSThis past President’s Day weekend convened the 71st Annual California Youth & Government - Model Legislature Conference of the YMCA’s Youth & Government program for teens through-out California including 19 students from the Montebello-Com-merce YMCA where teens debate utilizing parliamentary proce-dure. The delegates write bills in legal form which originate from their own convictions. This year our delegates from Montebello & Commerce were awarded the “Delegation of Distinction” award for the second consecutive year and our students’’ bill was approved by the student governor to advance to our actual state legislature for consideration!

This transformative, leadership development program helps youth gain self-confidence and find a voice for themselves, which has led to admittance to Ivy League schools. To learn how to get involved either as a student legislator, or as an adult mentor (or as a supporter of this heavily subsidized program that is worth every penny of investment in our youth!) contact Lori Drengson at the Y, 323.887.9622 or [email protected].

DIVERSE ABILITIES SWIM LESSONS AT THE YBeginning in January, the Montebello-Commerce YMCA began offering swim lessons for individuals with diverse abilities includ-ing special cognitive, social, and physical needs. Our instructors are trained for and selected for possessing a special skill set that enables them to work with individuals with diverse abilities and perhaps even a bit more patience than our otherwise, outstanding youth swim lesson instructors. Since our program began recently, it has steadily grown and is poised to grow more. If your family or friends may benefit from involvement with this service, contact Jennifer Fraire at the Y at: 323.887.YMCA (9622). Financial assistance is available for all Y programs. Learn more at the Y!

YMCA HEALTHY KIDS DAY, SATURDAY, APRIL 27THOn April 27th, the Montebello-Commerce YMCA on Beverly and 20th will offer, FREE to the public, our 26th Annual, Nationwide, YMCA Healthy Kids Day for youth and families from 10am to 1pm. Come and enjoy a variety of free health screenings and other fun and games for the whole family, and get your kids’ eyes checked in the Lions Club Eye Mobile! Fill out your bingo card for prizes by collect-ing SWAG at booths throughout the day.

Special gratitude is due to our event sponsors and booth presenters with healthy lifestyles services include: The LaundryRoom, Catering by Herach & Ara, Beverly Hospital, Dr. Ralph & Carol Hansen of Whittier Palm Dentistry, Montebello Teach-ers Association, Adventist Health-White Memorial Medical Center, Hyman Ortho-dontic, G&B Enterprises, LLC., and David Torres.

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DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HEARING AMPLIFIERS & HEARING AIDS?Help Support Our K-9 Hero’s!

While television ads have made personal sound amplifiers a tempting purchase, many people have failed to recognize the key differences between hearing amplifiers and hearing aids. Frequency-specific hearing loss is not something that can be mitigated through the amplification of all sound and using an amplifier where a hearing aid should be used can be dangerous. Many audiologists and organizations have tried to stress the difference between amplifiers and hearing aids. Even the FDA put out a notice warning people that hearing amplifiers are not a replacement for hearing aids. Here are a few of the key differences between the two devices, and why hearing aids are probably a safer bet.

HEARING AMPLIFIERS VS. HEARING AIDS

Personal sound amplifying products, or PSAPs, are designed to boost environmental hearing for people without hearing loss. They aren’t selective in what sounds they amplify and are commonly used to “keep an ear” on children or babies in another room. They’ve also been advertised to improve sound quality during recreational activities like birdwatching and theatre.While the concept is intriguing, some people began misusing PSAPs as over-the-counter hearing aids. It might seem like an easy way to cut costs and avoid spending money on a certified hearing aid, but audiologists and doctors everywhere have warned against the practice. Hearing aids perform a complex purpose that depends on the wearer, whereas amplifiers boost all sound.Hearing aids are usually professionally fitted and fine-tuned to the wearer and help mitigate hearing loss by boosting certain frequencies. Amplifiers simply make things louder, regardless of the frequency or volume. While hearing aids are tailored to hard of hearing people, PSAPs are meant to be used by people with a full range of hearing.

THE DANGERS OF HEARING AMPLIFIERS

Hearing amplifiers aren’t entirely dangerous on their own. However, people misusing PSAPs is what makes them so harmful. Many consumers might try to use them as hearing aids, which can further damage hearing. While the technology used in hearing amplifiers and hearing aids is similar in some respects, they are two separate devices with different purposes.Where hearing amplifiers are supposed to be used by people with normal hearing, hearing aids are designed for those with hearing loss. When people use PSAPs to mitigate hearing loss, the problem is not being solved. In fact, the problem isn’t even being recognized. A full audiogram and check-up is necessary to diagnose hearing loss.Failing to get proper help for hearing loss can lead to further deterioration of a person’s hearing. This can mean the difference between mild and serious hearing loss.

KNOWING WHICH ONE TO CHOOSE

If you or a loved one is interested in buying a PSAP, have a quick discussion about it. Why are they getting it? If they’re interested solely in birdwatching, theatre, or childcare, they might benefit from using a hearing amplifier sparingly. However, if they are getting a PSAP because they’ve been having trouble hearing, there might be an issue.Before buying a PSAP, it’s recommended that potential buyers invest in a hearing test. If there is a problem with their hearing, an audiogram can help identify it. From there, they can begin considering actual hearing aids, which will solve their problems safely and efficiently.

While PSAPs and hearing aids might seem similar at first glance, they couldn’t be more different. One is meant for recreational use, whereas the other is a recommended treatment for hearing loss. Buying an amplifier instead of a hearing aid might seem like the easy way out, but it might do more harm than good.

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Montebello Police K-9 AssociationFor More Information or to Contribute Contact:

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The Montebello K9 Officers Association is a non-profit, 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt corporation and any donation received is tax deductible.

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