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Chamber of Commerce and City of Montebello is hosting an electronic waste (e-waste) recycling collection event on Saturday and Sunday, October 18 and 19, in the parking lot at City Hall, 1600 West Beverly Boulevard, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The event is a free service to city residents and businesses, allow-ing them to properly dispose of their old computers, and at the same time, help reduce improper and illegal dumping in our city and landfills. More importantly, the event helps protect our planet from various toxic materials polluting our soil and environment. E-waste includes electronic products or devices, such as com-puter monitors, televisions, PC systems, printers, copiers, facsimile machines and home entertainment systems that have reached their useful end, whether in working condition or not. For more detailed information on the event, or quali-fied e-products, call the Montebello Chamber of Commerce, (323) 721-1153.

‘Split Roll’ Tax Movement Could Hurt Montebello Business, Cost JobsIn November 1978, California voters

overwhelmingly approved Proposition 13, the watershed ballot measure that capped the annual rate of increase in property taxes at two percent.

In the 36 years since its passage, Proposition 13 has meant financial sta-bility for property owners throughout California, including in Montebello, by safeguarding them against unlimited increases in their property taxes when their property values rise.

But in recent months some special interest groups and state lawmakers have recently attempted to pass legislation that could erode the principles of Proposition 13. Efforts have been made to create a “split roll” property tax system that would remove the two-percent cap on property taxes for commercial parcels. If ever successful, commercial property owners could face unlimited annual in-creases in their property taxes as their land values appreciate.

Earlier this summer, AB 2372 was making its way through the legislature in Sacramento, but ultimately died when withering public criticism of the bill emerged. AB 2372 would create a ‘split-

roll’ property tax system which would have assessed different types of property at a higher property tax rate than others.

Still other efforts have surfaced that would give school districts the ability to tax property under a split-roll system. To date, those efforts haven’t gained traction.

Chambers of commerce throughout California have taken stands opposing a “split roll” tax structure, arguing that they would have a crippling effect on California’s economy. In Montebello, the Montebello Chamber of Commerce has adopted a resolution opposing the ‘split-roll’ movement and is urging the Montebello City Council to do the same.

“A split-roll property tax structure would have a devastating impact on our economy here in Montebello,” said Pamela Wilkinson, president and CEO. “It would mean higher property taxes for local commercial property owners, higher rent for small businesses and ten-ants residing in commercial apartment buildings, lost jobs and higher prices for consumers.”

Wilkinson cited a 2012 study of the “split-roll” tax system by the Davenport

Institute of the Pepperdine University School of Public Policy, which exam-ined the broad economic impacts on California. The study concluded that a “split-roll” system would:•Increase property taxes on commercial

properties in California between $4 billion and $10 billion annually;

•Cost the California economy nearly $72 billion a year in lost economic output in the first five years alone, resulting in the loss of nearly 400,000 jobs;

• Introduce significant instability in local government revenue streams, as they would be directly tied to volatile swings in commercial prop-erty values;

•Force small businesses to bear the brunt of higher commercial property taxes as their landlords would pass along these increases to them in the form of increased rent, resulting in lost jobs, higher prices for consum-ers and increased small business failures.

“The Montebello Chamber of Com-merce Board of Directors has passed a resolution opposing the creation of any “split roll” property tax system in California,” said Wilkinson. “We will be forwarding our position to the gov-ernor’s office, Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia, as well as the office of the 30th State Senate District.” Wilkinson added that the chamber will remain vigilant on the issue.

“A critical part of our mission is to look out for the interests of our chamber members, most of who are small business owners,” she said. “We can’t afford to have Sacramento balancing its budget on the backs of our members and all small business owners in California.”

* A letter was read and submitted to city council at the September 24 meet-ing. Reflected in this letter are some additional details related to the split roll property tax issue. For a copy of the let-ter submitted to council, please contact the chamber office at (323) 721-1153.

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Taking A Stand for Our MembersBy Chairman Albert Napoli

Times are changing and the Montebello Chamber of Com-merce is right there to voice the interests of the community. In the past few months there has been a lot of movement on two rail projects that will have a substantial impact on the City of Montebello and the traffic that it may produce. The following are the issues at hand.

Train tracks south of Whittier Boulevard As you may be aware, the Alameda Corridor Extension (ACE) is a government agency that works to get rail working in conjunction with local traffic. ACE will be dissolving soon and they have money available for Montebello to deal with the traffic flow. There are several proposals but the one the chamber chose to support is the Montebello Boulevard underpass. We believe that this is the most cost effective solution that has a minimal effect on the business community because:•The underpass will allow continual throughput of vehicle traffic and an unobstructed

north-south access for emergency vehicles beneath the rail line. •The creation of a Quiet Zone through the remaining span of the rail line through

the development of “Four Gate Quiet Zone Quadrants” at Greenwood Avenue, Maple Avenue and Vail Avenue.

•The aforementioned option does NOT result in the loss of any business.•The cost would be able covered with funds available through ACE.

Some have called for lowering of the tracks all the way through the city. Although optimal, the project was cost prohibitive at approximately $1 billion and over 40 businesses would be displaced.

Extension of the Gold Line Metro has decided to extend the light rail train Gold Line from where it’s currently at Atlantic and the 60 freeway to farther inland. There are two main extension routes; both go through the city of Montebello. The first fol-lows the 60 Freeway and ends near the 60 and the 605 juncture. The second would go down Garfield Avenue and then turn left onto Washington Boulevard and end near the corner of Washington and Whittier boulevards. This second proposal has many businesses and residences very concerned. They include:•A large overhead structure would be built over Garfield Avenue with the train

running some 30 feet above ground. However, to make this happen, many busi-nesses, churches, schools, apartments and homes would either be demolished or severely impacted.

•Once on Washington Boulevard, the train would take up three or four lanes of traffic reducing the number of lanes available to one or two lanes in each direc-tion with many more stop options. (Much like the Blue Line along Washington Boulevard in Downtown Los Angeles)

•During the multiyear construction, hundreds of businesses would be affected by the construction.

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2014-2015 OfficersChairman of the Board . . . . . . . . Albert Napoli, Metropolitan Water DistrictFirst Vice Chairman . . . . . . . . . Ernesto Flores, Camino Federal Credit UnionSecond Vice Chairman . . . . . . . . . . . Greg Millsap, The Shops at MontebelloSecretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jay Nomura, M’s FlowersTreasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Byron de Arakal, Cook-Hill Properties, LLCPast Chairman . . . . . . . Ralph E. Hansen, D.M.D, Whittier Palm Dentistry

Board of DirectorsArmando Arenas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . La Costa RestaurantMarissa Castro-Salvati . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Southern California EdisonChris Ceausu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . White Arrow, Inc.Humberto Garcia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Legal ShieldDarrell H. Heacock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Homer R. Heacock Realty Lidia Kondratuk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Century 21 George Michael RealtyJohn Pringle, Esq. . . . . . . . . . . . . Roquemore, Pringle and Moore, Inc.Barbara Risher Welch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Risher Montebello MortuaryOmar Rodriguez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X-Igent Printing, Inc.

Chamber StaffPamela Wilkinson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . President/CEOJacqueline Derimow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of OperationsErica Arellano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Business Development

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Battalion Chief Dan Amador Battalion Chief Dan Amador has been with Montebello Fire De-

partment for over 28 years. Chief Amador’s responsibilities include overseeing fire department operations for his shift and supervision of on duty fire personnel.

His duties also include maintaining and developing standard op-erating procedures, coordinating the department’s wellness program, department facilities and vehicles and exploring the development of a tactical paramedic program. In addition to serving the Montebello community, Amador finds out-of-area assistance to other agencies for fire emergencies very rewarding.

“I love helping people in any way possible. That is what drove me to become a firefighter,” said Amador. “And of course, how cool is riding in a fire truck?” he adds with a smile.

“It has been my honor to serve this community for the past 28 years and I will continue to do so with the same passion as I did my first day on the job,” he said. “Being able to help those that need assistance is the best thing I could ever experience and being a Montebello firefighter has allowed me to do just that.”

Away from the job, Amador enjoys spending time with family and friends. “When I leave home to come to work, I am typically gone at least two full days and nights in a row,” he said. “During this time, I miss my wife Stefanie and daughters Reese and Charly.”

Empire Cleaning SupplySince its beginning in 1936, Empire Cleaning Supply has offered

“a full line of high-performance cleaning, sanitary maintenance and packaging supplies to commercial and institutional customers throughout the United States.”

“My great Uncle Frank felt he could create and manufacture better cleaning chemicals than were being made at the time,” said Company President Robert Cronyn. “He and his brother David Levan, began creating chemicals in 1935. After perfecting many cleaning chemicals, they felt it was time to open their manufactur-ing facility. They purchased state-of-the-art filling machines, raw materials and a building in downtown Los Angeles. Once they were ready, they went to customers in the local area and began taking orders for their products.”

Frank and Wilfred (Shum) Malet, along with Levan, quickly earned a reputation for excellent customer service and supplying superior products at reasonable prices.

“The company’s philosophy has always been that of catering to the needs of its customers,” said Cronyn. “Not even the advent of World War II could discourage Empire’s owners from backing down on their promise: The right product and right solution, as fast as the customer’s need arises.”

With six Southern California locations and 82 employees, the Company recently opened its newest location at 7733 Telegraph Road in Montebello, former home of TEAC.

“I was looking for a building with freeway visibility to help in advertising our flag ship store. We had made an offer on a building in another city when we found the TEAC building which we liked better,” said Cronyn. “Every step of the way, we found the City of Montebello staff very nice and businesslike and they truly seem to love their businesses in this city.”

When asked about the Company’s decision to keep the iconic TEAC sign, Cronyn says they had several options which included a plain flat sign or one with raised plastic letters.

“After much deliberation with Empire’s management team, it was unanimously decided to pay the extra amount of money to keep the sign iconic by going with the neon type letters,” he said.

Feedback has been very positive. “People tell me they are happy that the sign is looking new again

and is once again lit,” said Cronyn. “Others have told me that the sign change brought tears to their eyes, but were happy when they saw how great the new sign is.”

In addition to cleaning and sanitary maintenance supplies, Empire offers labor cost analysis to help customers reduce costs and increase employee productivity, and is a proud provider of Green Seal™ certified products.

“Empire has everything you need for a green clean,” said

Cronyn. “Effective chemicals, processes and products to achieve and maintain a green and efficient facility.”

Empire also offers strategy consulting for business. “We can help customers turn information into insight so they

can develop conclusive, fact-based strategies to gain a competitive advantage,” he said. “Empire can also take care of customers’ inventory planning by replenishing and stocking their supply at the appropriate levels.”

Cronyn feels every company, as well as every household, can benefit by shopping at Empire.

“Simply put, we can supply the best products to disinfect sur-faces while improving indoor air quality,” he said. “It’s not just about the product. By training our customers to use cleaning products correctly, they can avoid hurting themselves as well as surfaces in their home or business.”

With a 79,000-square-foot facility housing $3 million in inven-tory, customers will find selection and availability that far exceeds Empire’s competitors. As many janitorial service employees work overnight, for convenience Empire is open 24 hours a day, Monday through Friday. The only cleaning supply company in Southern California to do so, according to Cronyn.

A member of the APIC (Association for Professionals in Infection Control) and CIMS (Cleaning Industry Management Standard) Certi-fied, Empire’s industry experts can offer suggestions on products best suited to the needs of each customer while combining the best products, training, and expertise, with a low price guarantee.

“Empire takes pride in its full line of high-performance cleaning and sanitary maintenance supplies. Contact our in-house sales professionals and top notch customer service department for a selection of products to best meet your requirements,” said Cronyn. “We strive to be good neighbors and do our very best to help our customers, our employees and the City of Montebello.”

Battalion Chief Dan France Battalion Chief Dan France’s responsibilities include overseeing

fire department operations for his shift and supervision of on duty fire personnel. His duties also include Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Chief, where he plans, organizes, develops, monitors and serves as supervisor of the department’s EMS services.

“I have always enjoyed the outdoors and wanted an exciting job,” he said. “I took an EMT class to help with my job as a lifeguard and that’s when I decided that a career in the fire service was my calling.” For Chief France, helping people and the satisfaction that comes with working with others who share the same compassion, is one of the best things about his job.

When asked if anything in particular stands out during his nearly 28 years with the Montebello Fire Department, he recounts being flagged down by a mother whose child was unconscious.

“We determined the child was having a hemorrhagic stroke and we were able to alert LA County USC Hospital staff and the child survived,” he said.

“I’m a dedicated, forward thinking and compassionate fire service professional, who believes in quality service,” said France. “I will always do my part to encourage those traits in those around me and keep the values of the fire service and the citizens we serve as our top priority.” In his spare time, he enjoys camping, hiking, water sports and spending time with his family, neighbors and pets.


SCHOOL NEWS

Armenian Mesrobian School Begins New School Year

Montebello High School Alumi Celebrate Two Special Events Thursday, October 23

This year finds the Montebello High School Alumni Association celebrating their 10th Anniversary along with the 13th Annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Thursday, October 23.

The Association is happy to announce the induction of five distinguished Oilers into the 2014 Hall of Fame. This year, the MHSAA is proud to induct its first Lady Oiler, Marilyn Smith Hurlbut, Ph.D, Class of 1953. The other inductees are Edward Sanchez, M.D., Class of 1954; Captain Donald Watkins, retired Navy, Class of 1957; Judge Fred Fujioka, Class of 1969; and William Fujioka, Class of 1970.

The celebration will be held in the Montebello High School Gymnasium located at 2100 West Cleveland Avenue, Montebello, CA, 90640. The program will begin

at 4:30 p.m. Cost is $25 per person. Attire is casual dress. Street parking is available.

If you would like more information, please email Carmela Hobley at [email protected] or call (323) 721-9432. Correspondence may be sent to the Montebello High School Alumni Association at 1012 West Beverly Boule-vard, Box 104, Montebello, CA, 90640. Please include your name, address and/or email information.

On August 25, Armenian Mesrobian School opened its doors for the 2014-2015 academic year. After several successful summer programs—Day Camp for Pre-Schoolers, Enrichment Academy for Elementary Students, which included academic subjects, robotics, computer classes, ceramics, and instrumental music, and Middle and High School Summer School—the regular school year began with opening cer-emonies that included prayers, the Pledge of Allegiance, and welcoming remarks.

From June 2013 to the present, Mesrobian School, which will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2015, has seen an increase in student population of nearly 30 percent. In addition to a high-quality education, the school employs research-based approaches to help foster a healthy school environment where all students have the opportunity to thrive.

Advanced Placement (AP), Honors Courses (H), and other offerings/activities at

Mesrobian School include Algebra II (H), Government (AP), Robotics, Armenian (H), Instrumental Music, Soccer, Armenian History (H), Junior Statesmen of America, Studio Art (AP), Basketball, Karate, Tutoring, Ceramics, Mock Trial Program, U.S. History (AP), Computer Science (AP), Physical Conditioning, Vocal Music, English (H), Publications, Volleyball, and World History (AP).

One hundred percent of Mesrobian High School’s 2014 Graduating Class went on to higher education. (For a list of schools, see following article.)

For further information regarding Armenian Mesrobian School, please visit the school’s website at www.mesrobian.org, email the school office at [email protected], or call at (323) 723-3181 or (562) 699-2057.

Armenian Mesrobian School, established in 1965, is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and has nursery school (two years old) through high school (12th grade) on the same campus. Besides this being a major convenience for parents, who may have children at multiple ages, it offers a unique perspective and opportunity for students, teachers, and parents to grow together, and for students to get the attention and nurturing they need to be successful in school and in life. The High School curriculum is certified to the University of California. Mesrobian alumni have distinguished themselves in fields as diverse as education, science, busi-ness, medicine, music, law, dentistry, chiropractic, politics, engineering, veterinary medicine, and psychology.

Mesrobian High School Class of 2014College and University Acceptance and Attendance

University of California, BerkeleyUniversity of California, Santa Barbara Honors ProgramUniversity of California, Irvine Honors ProgramUniversity of California, Santa CruzCalifornia Polytechnic State University, PomonaCalifornia State University, Long BeachCalifornia State University, FullertonCalifornia State University, Los AngelesWhittier College, with $26,000 per year scholarshipsDrexel University School of Law (Philadelphia) with $20,000 per year scholarshipFordham University (New York) with $10,000 per year scholarshipDePaul University (Chicago)Saint John’s University (New York) California Lutheran UniversityWoodbury UniversitySanta Monica College Pasadena City College (Honors Program)Rio Hondo College

One hundred percent continuing to higher education.

The proposals have been released in a very large document for the public to review and comment. Due to the size of the document and the expertise needed to review the information, we have asked Metro for more time to comment on the various proposals.

If you have any questions about these projects, please do not hesitate to contact me or Pam Wilkinson at the chamber office. Rest assured as items come up and milestones are reached on these projects, we will be there to keep your best interests in the forefront.

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MUSD Receives County Grant to Support Arts Education

Arts for All Program Awards MUSD $19,800 Grant

In esteemed recognition of Montebello Unified School District’s commitment to quality arts education, the Los Angeles County Arts for All program recently awarded the District $19,800 in grant funding for continued support of the arts at MUSD.

In its first year merging arts education grants into one Advancement Grant Program, the Arts for All program received numerous applications across the county. MUSD was one of 28 applicants, selected for the award after a panel of review and scoring.

“This grant award is significant and very much appreciated,” said Leonard Na-rumi, Visual and Performing Arts Coordinator at MUSD. “Specifically, this award will help strengthen ongoing efforts to increase the delivery of quality creative arts instruction and staff professional development via our long-standing partnership with Bluepalm—a nationally recognized arts residency program provider.”

The grant offers financial support for school districts in addressing and achieving key action items that move forward long-term goals for arts education. Narumi will work closely with Arts for All staff to help oversee implementation of this year’s Bluepalm arts residency in all kindergarten and first grade classrooms throughout the MUSD.

The District has used Arts for All funding in the past to develop a program to help students establish listening and speaking skills, movement concepts, rhythmic skills, fitness concepts, self-responsibility, group dynamics, as well as principles and strate-gies that apply to physical activities by incorporating dance and theater.

“Connecting our arts education to existing resources not only shows that we have a strong program worth investing in, but that we are proactively searching for grants and funding to help bolster our projects,” said Superintendent of Education Susanna Contreras Smith.

Established by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, Arts for All is a dynamic, countywide collaboration working to create vibrant classrooms, schools, communities and economies through the restoration of all arts disciplines into the core curriculum for 1.6 million public K-12 students.

St. Benedict School Participates in Ice Bucket ChallengeOn Friday, August 22, the St. Benedict School community participated in the Ice

Bucket Challenge. Several faculty members including the school principal, Mr. Frank Loya, accepted the challenge and got drenched with ice water during the Welcome Back Pep Rally. In addition, the students and faculty raised $300 and donated it to the ALS foundation.

‘Bingo!’ ‘Bingo!’ Bingo Nights at St. Benedict SchoolBingo Night is being held on the SECOND FRIDAY of every month at the St.

Benedict School Parish Hall from 5-7 p.m. in the evening. The next Bingo Night will be held on Friday, October 10, 2014. Come and support the St. Benedict parish and have a blast!

Fourth Annual High School NightOn Wednesday, October 8, St. Benedict School will be hosting “High School Night”

in the Front Garden (Gathering Area) from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the evening. This event will include the following high schools: Ramona Convent, Loyola, St. Francis, St. Joseph, Alverno, Bishop Connaty, Cathedral, St. Lucy, Salesian, Damien, San Gabriel Mission, Sacred Heart, Don Bosco Tech, St. Paul, Bishop Amat, Pius X/St. Matthias Academy, Immaculate Heart, Cantwell, and Holy Family. This event serves as an excellent opportunity for you to meet with representatives from Catholic high schools. Students and families from other elementary schools are welcome to attend.

Important Dates at St. Benedict School•Blessing of the Animals: On October 3, there will be the “Blessing of the Animals”

during Morning Assembly. All students are welcome to bring their pets to be blessed by our pastor, Fr. Francisco Sandoval.

•Respect for Life Week: Students will bring in baby items donations such as clothes, toys, and other items.

•Cancer Awareness Week: On October 14, students will be allowed to wear pink.•Red Ribbon Week: October 19-24•Pumpkin Carving Contest: October 30•Halloween Parade and Activities: October 31•Veteran’s Day Assembly: Students will wear red, white, and blue and attend an

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Fifth Annual Ralph Mosikian Memorial Poker Tournament at Commerce Casino

Club Mesrobian and Commerce Casino are pleased to announce the Fifth Annual Ralph Mosikian Memorial Poker Tournament and Dinner which will be taking place on Saturday, October 18. The event will be held at the Commerce Casino. We are proud to host this unique event in honor of the late Ralph Mosikian, who was a strong supporter of the Armenian Mesrobian School.

The buy-in for the poker tournament is $125 and includes a full executive buffet. Check-in begins at 4:00 p.m. and the main tournament starts at 5:30 p.m. The poker tournament will feature No Limit Hold-em with rebuys. There is a guaranteed payout of at least $10,000 with the first place winner receiving at least $5,000. This is an event you don’t want to miss, so be sure to save the date!

In addition, we will be offering free poker lessons for those interested in learning how to play in a professional, but pressure-free, setting.

The dinner and event are also open to non-poker players to enjoy an evening so-cializing with friends and support Club Mesrobian. The dinner will be catered by the Commerce Casino and feature a world-class, all-you-can-eat executive buffet for only $30. There will also be a silent auction with wonderful prizes, organized by the Mesrobian Support Group.

Whether you love to play poker or simply enjoy spending the day socializing with your community and friends, this is the perfect opportunity to do so. If you would like to purchase tickets or require additional information, please contact Vart Perumean (562) 228-9266 or Anto Baghasarian at (323) 377-8006.

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By Anne Donofrio-HolterFor a good cause and in the spirit of fun and gen-

erosity, Chevrolet of Montebello personnel, led by Dealer-Principal Chris Teague, took the challenge that is sweeping the nation - the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.

The Challenge dares participants to have a bucket of ice water poured on their heads and then nominate others to do the same to promote awareness of ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) and to encourage dona-tions to fund research into this deadly disease.

ALS is a motor neuron disease and although the cause is not completely understood, the last decade has brought a wealth of new scientific understanding about the disease that provides hope for the future. Sometimes referred to as Lou Gehrig Disease, the baseball player brought national attention to ALS after being diagnosed in 1939.

“Our Internet Sales Manager Jay McCartney chal-lenged me to do this. That, along with the knowledge that one of our service technicians has a friend that was recently diagnosed with ALS, made me decide to take him up on his challenge,” said Teague. “When I decided I would do this at the dealership, about 12 of our employees decided to join in and raise money for the cause.”

“Few people know about ALS and it is difficult to raise awareness,” said Bruce Jugan, volunteer with the ALS Association Golden West Chapter, who lost his father, Robert, to the disease. “I was delighted to hear that Chevrolet of Montebello was going to take the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. The thought that a business would stop its work in the middle of the day to raise awareness of this terrible disease was unbelievable.”

According to Teague, several employees joined in spontaneously, without forethought of a change of dry clothing.

Following Teague’s lead, employees sat side by side, some in suits and others in dresses, as fellow employees dropped buckets of cold ice water over their heads.

“That was awfully cold, but well worth it,” said one employee with a smile and a shiver.

“Everyone knew it was for a great cause and we ended up raising $1,500,” said Teague, who challenged all Southern California Chevrolet dealers.

According to Jugan, all funds raised will go towards the Golden West Chapter of the ALS Association which supports multi-disciplinary ALS centers and clinics from Los Angeles to San Francisco, including one at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. In addition, the Chapter will hold its annual ALS walk at Exposition Park on October 19, which will include a team from Chevrolet of Montebello.

For additional information, go to www.alsagolden-west.org or call (818) 865-8067.

“We will also participate in a breast cancer aware-ness fundraiser for the American Cancer Foundation in October,” added Teague.

Chevrolet of Montebello Employees Step Up to the Plate With Ice Bucket Challenge

DoubleTree Hotel–Rosemead Opens Banquet Room for Networking 3.0 Breakfast

Networking attendees with Kelly Devon of the DoubleTree Hotel–Rosemead

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BUSINESS NEWS

The Early Years—Family members lend a hand to Goldex owner/founder Lydia Minasian (left).

10 Tips for Improving Your Cash Flow

In a healthy business, as the cash flow cycle begins with cash used to acquire resources and ends in collection of pay-ments, a little cash should be reinvested into the business or new resources. The effects of cash flow can significantly impact your business decisions and if not carefully monitored, could be regularly unrelenting. What can you do to monitor, safeguard, and employ your cash to work for you? Start with these 10 strategies to help improve your business’ cash flow.

Plan: A 12-month cash flow forecast is highly recommended, especially for businesses in a growth stage. As or-ders increase and overhead with them, your forecast will convey where you can expect increases in expenses, any payments that might be due at the same time, cash receipts, loans and any other cash inflows.

Plan week by week, as it will convey upcoming short term cash demands. Download this handy 12 month cash flow statement template for a jump start.

Organize: Catalog your suppliers and customers. For suppliers—divide them by your “regulars” and those you seldom use. Try negotiating better terms with your “regular” suppliers and consolidate vendors that may offer the same items; ask for a discount based on increased order volume.

Investigate your “best customers”—identify if they’re truly profitable and their repayment habits, then adjust your payment follow up process or invoicing methods as needed.

Negotiate Terms: First, confirm that your credit terms with your current cus-tomers and suppliers are in writing. For new suppliers, establish terms upfront, an agreed upon payment method, and an acceptable repayment period.

Some suppliers will allow for pay-ment 15, 30 or 60 days after delivery or discounts for early payment. If you set up different pay periods for differ-ent suppliers, it gives you some leeway for repayment while you collect your receivables.

Last, assure your A/P department is paying its bills on time to maintain a positive rapport. Review your supplier terms every year and assure you are receiving a fair price for your supplies. If not, consider renegotiating prices or switching suppliers.

Pay Short Term Expenses with a Credit Card: For shorter term expenses, e.g., a utility bill, consider paying with a credit card. Since most credit cards have a 30-day repayment period, paying by credit card is a tool to free up cash during the month. The key is to pay the balance on the credit card before interest accrues; avoid paying minimum payments if pos-sible. Credit card comparisons here.

Create a Pricing Strategy: Are you offering your products or services below the market price? Research your compe-tition and the rate for similar products/services. Consider increases in minimum wage beginning July 1, 2014, possible increases in supplier prices and any other increases in overhead.

Then, create a pricing strategy that allows you to slowly increase your prices to offset any expected increases in operation costs.

If your business renders services for

different types of customers e.g. gov-ernment or other businesses consider charging bigger clients upfront or on a project basis while charging in stages for other clients. This allows you to purchase some of your goods and continue opera-tions without holding the entirety of the receivable.

Review Unpaid Accounts: Create a list of all of your A/Rs due and past due, list the accounts first by largest unpaid balance and then by earliest due date. Avoid waiting more than 60 days past an invoice due date to discontinue credit and disregarding unpaid invoices after 25 or even 50 days, as these could become late. Conduct reminder calls and generate second invoices as needed.

Review Your Debt Collection Pro-cess: Set up your electronic accounting system to generate invoices to customers with stronger language so they will bring their accounts current. For larger clients, call a few days before the due date and assure accounting has all the documents needed, if a group of customers tends to be late a reminder call a week before could be helpful.

If you do have a consistent problem with late payments, consider an in-person visit to reiterate that if a credit limit is defied you will have to withhold goods in the future. It is also important to re-view how long it is taking you to resolve disputes and resolve unsettled invoices.

Accelerate Cash Inflows: Ease your customer’s decision to buy, adjust inef-ficiencies in how you take orders (e.g. telephone, online, etc.), and if you offer monthly services, consider offering a one-month discount for paying the entire year upfront. Eliminate any unnecessary monthly or yearly subscriptions. Review your credit approvals and assure you’re checking your client’s credit history and references.

When you invoice, do so with a brief, effective and accurate invoice; avoid advertising and convoluted language. Next, if you need to specify shorter repayment periods for some customers, do so as appropriate. Last, review the time it takes for delivery of payment, check clearances etc. and consider direct deposit payment incentives for your cus-tomers, if possible.

Consider Opening a Line of Credit: A line for credit for emergency situations is especially helpful. Try opening a line of credit during a time when cash flow is steady, so if an emergency arises in your business, the cash is there when you need it. Don’t forget to save during high-income months!

Put Your Effective Cash Flow Man-agement to Work: Knowing where your business’ cash is tied up whether in unpaid invoices, inventory or the like allows you to potentially: reduce your dependence on loans and decrease in-terest payments, identify cash surpluses and potentially earn interest on cash elsewhere, plan ahead strategically in your business, spot cash gaps and act fast to reduce impact on your business.

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Goldex Jewelry Celebrates 35 Years in Business

In 1979, Montebello resident and new business owner Lydia Minasian was operating a toy and crafts supply store on Whittier Boulevard while raising four school-aged children. Her husband suggested she try introducing some fine jewelry into the store. She started with one tray of gold and diamond jewelry and its immediate success inspired her to close the toy-crafts store and start a wholesale jewelry business across the street.

Initially named Goldex Wholesale Jewelry, the business catered to other non-jewelry businesses and independent distributors who needed to purchase in smaller quantities than a typical retailer. Walk-by traffic prompted the whole-saler to open its doors to the public and eventually the retail transactions grew to overtake the wholesale business.

To serve its retail customers’ needs, the store evolved into a full-service fine jewelry retailer, offering all types of repair services and specializing in custom design and special orders. Other complimentary services—free giftwrap-ping, wish lists, personal shopper, and their no-fee layaway program—provided a retail environment that catered to its client’s needs.

The retail-oriented business adopted a new name, Goldex Fine Jewelry, but maintained one aspect of its wholesale roots: a commitment to offering jewelry at affordable prices.

Over the years, as customers marked momentous occasions with jewelry—wedding bands, baptism medallions, class rings for graduates—Lydia and her family members witnessed those milestones and developed a familial bond with their clients. “Some of my customers who have been coming here for years —I remember when their babies were born, now they have grandchil-dren,” relates Minasian, who has six grandchildren of her own.

Today, 35 years later, a new genera-

tion of customers is discovering the store online through social media channels like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest. Still, Goldex Fine Jewelry maintains its personality as a “family business,” treating every new customer relationship like the beginning of a lifelong friendship and remaining ever-focused on meeting the needs of each individual client.

Personal appointments are set with clients to walk them through the process of choosing a diamond, creating their ideal engagement ring, remaking old jewelry into a new piece, or realizing their custom jewelry vision. Customers are still greeted with a smile and an offer of refreshments, and gift purchases are still individually wrapped to match the occasion and gift recipient.

Happy anniversary to Goldex Fine Jewelry and congratulations to its dedicated owner and founder, Lydia Minasian!

Goldex Fine Jewelry is located at 2445 West Whittier Boulevard, Suite 201, in Montebello between Garfield and Wilcox avenues. Open Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Satur-days, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Extended hours available by appointment; (323) 726-7181; goldexjewelry.com.

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HEALTH NEWS

Getting Teeth Cleaned Reduced ‘Bad’ Cholesterol by 30 PercentBy John C. Chao, D.D.S. and Sarah Kennedy, R.D.H.

A study of 273 aboriginal Australians showed that treatment of gum disease with “deep cleaning” was so able to reduce the thickness of the carotid artery that this change can be equated to having reduced “bad cholesterol” by 30 period.

This study was conducted by the University of Sydney and published in Hypertension online June 23, 2014. The author, Michael Skilton, BSc, PhD, said that, “the study shows that the non-surgical periodontal therapy significantly reduced the progression of thickening of the carotid artery over a one-year period.” He further explained, “The effect is comparable to a 30 percent [decrease] in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol [levels]—commonly referred to as ‘bad’ cholesterol—which is associated with a decreased risk of heart disease.”

Dr. Skilton led a team of researchers from The University of Sydney and other Australian and U.S. institutions. They enrolled 273 aboriginal Australians who had periodontitis in a parallel-group, open-label, randomized clinical trial. Participants in the intervention group received full-mouth periodontal scaling during a single visit. Those in the control group received no treatment.

Follow-up data were available for 169 participants at three months and 168 par-ticipants at 12 months.

After 12 months, participants in the intervention group had experienced a significant decrease in intima-media thickness—an indicator of arterial structure—but those in the control group did not, the authors reported. In contrast, there were no significant differences between the groups in pulse wave velocity, an indicator of arterial function.

“Future studies may tell us whether a more intensive approach to periodontal therapy, including regular periodontal maintenance schedules, can produce more marked improvements in vascular structure,” Dr. Skilton said.

So don’t wait when you have gum disease. See your dentist and save your life.

John Chao, DDS

Loretta Rihbany, driver James Wolfe, lead organizer Lilian Juarez, and Cathy Rios

Beverly Hospital Employees Organize Clothing Drive

It took a Salvation Army flatbed truck to collect all the clothing items donated through Beverly Hospital’s recent community outreach clothing drive to benefit the homeless men and women at the Bell Shelter in the city of Bell. The successful event organized by the hospital’s Community Outreach department was a collaborative effort between the employees, their families and friends, hospital volunteers as well as community members who wished to participate.

The outreach team was able to fill the entire flatbed truck with 40 extra large boxes of clothes, shoes, socks, purses, underwear, towels and sheets, plus three large boxes of children’s wear.

Surprised by the size of the donation, Salvation Army driver, James Wolfe, ex-pressed the timeliness of it all. “We can really use these clothes because our clothing room is bare. We have a lot of veterans and they really need these items.”

The Bell Shelter is the largest homeless shelter in the Southeast Los Angeles. Its com-prehensive program offers transitional care for up to 350 homeless men and women. In addition, the shelter provides on-site assessment and treatment for homeless clients who are mentally ill or are dual diagnosed with mental illness and substance abuse.

Services offered at the shelter include emergency shelter, transitional housing, substance abuse rehabilitation, case management, counseling, on-site health care and medical referrals, HIV/AIDS educations, ESL classes, computer training, vocational assistance, job referrals and life skills classes.


HEALTH NEWS

Beverly Hospital Community Calendar October/NovemberCOMMUNITY LECTURES Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s diseaseThursday, October 2, 2:30 to 4:00 p.m.Beverly Hospital Women’s Pavilion and Breast CenterKnow the 10 Signs: Early Detection MattersThursday, November 6, 2:30 to 4:00 p.m.Sponsored by Alzheimer’s AssociationBeverly Hospital Tower Basement RoomsBreast Cancer Awareness UpdateLearn about the great strides being made in breast cancer and treatment options. Tuesday, October 14, 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.Beverly Hospital Tower Basement RoomsAdvance Directive ClassWhat if your health fails and you are unable to communicate? Have you designated someone to speak for you? Thursday, November 13, 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noonBeverly Hospital Tower Basement RoomsLOTERIA / MExICAN BINGOFriday, October 17, 2:30 to 4:00 p.m.Beverly Hospital Tower Basement RoomsCHAIR AEROBICS Class involves stretching and movement of the arms, legs and torso area. Monday, October 6, November 3, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.Beverly Hospital Tower Basement RoomsADvANCED CHAIR AEROBICS This advanced class will include weight training. Please bring a 1 to 3 pound weight or a 16-ounce can to use as a weight.Tuesday, October 14, November 11, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Beverly Hospital Tower Basement RoomsBALANCE AND AGILITY Standing, balance exercises and range-of-motion activities. Monday, October 27, November 24, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.Beverly Hospital Tower Basement RoomsDIABETES WELLNESS HOUR October 16, Managing Diabetes with Alternatives Therapies November 20, Using Our Wit and Wisdom to Live Well with DiabetesWomen’s Pavilion Conference Room, 101 West Beverly Boulevard GROOvY MOvIESHeaven is for RealWednesday, October 15, 3:00 to 5:30 p.m.Beverly Hospital Tower Basement RoomsCesar ChavezWednesday November 19, 3:00 to 5:30 p.m.Beverly Hospital Tower Basement Rooms


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Beverly Hospital Hosts Networking Breakfast with Montebello, Commerce, Monterey Park Chambers

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Gunney’s Grill Breakfast Hosted by Risher Mortuary

The First Annual Gunney’s Grill Veteran’s Feeding Vet’s breakfast, hosted by Risher Mortuary, was held September 6.

The festivities began with an opening prayer led by Senior Pastor Juarez of Calvary Chapel, Montebello who is also a Vietnam veteran (USMC-non combat).

All in attendance enjoyed eggs made to order with all the trimmings and were sent home with a lunch courtesty of KFC, Red Lobster and La Pinata.

Gunney’s Grill founders John Yanes and Ricardo Cadena, members of the DAV, wanted to do something special for not only veterans, but also families of those in military service or who has passed away.

Barbara Risher Welch and Nancy Valdez, both daughters of veterans, were honored when asked to be part of this wonderful event. Barbara and her husband, Greg, are also the proud parents of an Air Force first lieutenant.

Special services were held to honor Vietnam Veteran Marc Gaspar. A flag was presented to Mr. Gaspar’s guardians, Willie and Mary Farrell.

American Legion will host the next Gunny’s Grill event, scheduled for November 22, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Disabled American Veterans (DAV) meets every second Wednesday of each month at Risher Mortuary Reception Center at 11:30 a.m. All military veterans are welcome.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

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The Montebello Historical Society’s Evening in Italy Committee 2014—back row: Rosie Vasquez, Arlene Sandoval, Phillip Rodriguez, Gary Brougher, Marsha Ehlers, Rosemary To, Margaret Alley, Joe Holguin, Colin Whipple; front row: Sally Acosta, Mary Jordon, Rose Mary Brougher, and Gail Feldman

Please join the Montebello Historical Society on October 16 at 6:00 p.m. as we come together to enjoy our annual fundraiser dinner; Evening in Italy. We’ll be serving an Italian spaghetti and meatball dinner with all the trimmings at Montebello’s Senior Center, 115 South Taylor Avenue. Along with our dinner, we’ll talk about news in the Society, recognize our sponsors and donors, and raffle some really great prizes. Event tickets can be purchased for $25.

Proceeds from this event help operate, furnish, and provide educational programs at the Juan Matias Sanchez Adobe, located at 946 North Adobe Avenue in Montebello. Remember; the Montebello Historical Society is a 501c(3) tax exempt public charity registered to accept your tax-deductible gifts under this Federal Tax Identification Number (EIN: 76-0844941).

WILL YOU HELP SPONSOR OUR EVENT? We invite businesses and individuals to support the Mon-tebello Historical Society by becoming 2014 Platinum, Gold, Silver or Bronze sponsors. All our sponsors will be recognized from the podium for their generous sup-port during our program. For more information please call our Event Chair and President, Rosie Vasquez, at (323) 490-9962 or co-chair and past president, Gary Brougher, at (323) 721-8779.•$500 Platinum sponsorship includes eight dinner tick-

ets, a reserved table, and a plaque to commemorate

the occasion.•$250 Gold sponsorship includes a certificate of ap-

preciation and four dinner tickets.•$125 Silver sponsorship includes a certificate of ap-

preciation and two dinner tickets.•$75 Bronze sponsorship includes a certificate of ap-

preciation.CAN YOU DONATE A RAFFLE PRIZE FOR OUR

RAFFLE? The Montebello Historical Society uses funds generated from raffle ticket sales as one of our best ways to support the many needs of the historic, 1844 Juan Matias Sanchez Adobe that we operate as a museum for the City of Montebello. We are asking businesses and individuals to help support us by donating new items that can be raffled off as prizes for our October 16, Evening in Italy event. Donations can take the form of a gift basket or gift card from a local business our members might frequent, or even a weekend getaway for two. Gifts can be dropped off at the Adobe, 946 North Adobe Avenue, during our Saturday 1:00 to 3:45 p.m. tour hours. You can call (323) 887-4592 to leave a message at the Adobe or you can call our raffle chairperson, Rosemary Brougher, at (323) 721-8779 to discuss other delivery options.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE MONTEBELLO HISTORICAL SOCIETY? A single membership is $15 a year, for a family of two,

it’s $25 a year. Please contact Membership Chairperson Maria Halpren at (323) 727-9373.

For more information, call President Rosie Vasquez at (323) 490-9962 or Gary or Rosemary Brougher at (323) 721-8779, or the Sanchez Adobe (please leave a message) at (323) 887-4592. We appreciate your support and interest in our organization.

‘Evening in Italy’ Dinner Benefits Montebello Historical Society

Montebello Elks Lodge 2051 Opening Its Doors to Everyone in the Community!

Every Tuesday is BINGO night at the Montebello Elks Lodge and we are inviting everyone to participate and get involved. For those who would like to volunteer with any of our thre BINGO sessions our doors open at 3:30 in the afternoon for a social hour followed by bingo sessions at 4:30, 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. This is the first “remote caller bingo” in the state of California and we welcome you and your friends to come by say hello and enjoy an evening of fun.

If you wish to have additional information, please feel free to call us at (323) 721-8506 or stop by our Lodge located at 506 West Whittier Boulevard, Montebello (rear alley entrance). We look forward to seeing you and serving the community.

Save the Date!Toy Drive and Holiday Lunch with

Montebello Police Chief Kevin McClureWednesday, December 10, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.Montebello Senior Center, 115 South Taylor Avenue

Lunch ticket: $10Bring a new, unwrapped toy for a child age 12 and under.

All toys will be donated to Christmas at the Cannon.Event proceeds benefit Montebello Police Explorers and Canine Unit

For sponsorship and ticket information, call (323) 346-8575.


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