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MONTEBELLO Reporter People, Places, & Events FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK www.MontebelloReporter.com VOL. 7 NO.5 MAY 2021 MAOF HOSTS VACCINATION CLINIC AT MONTEBELLO HEADQUARTERS The Mexican American Opportunity Foundation hosted a vaccination clinic outside everyone who showed up today for their first vaccine will come once again to its Headquarters in Montebello today March 30, 2021. Over 600 community MAOF to receive their second dose. residents registered in advance to take their first shot of the Pfizer COVID 19 vaccine. Also joining Congresswoman Linda Sanchez and MAOF CEO Martin Castro were Montebello Mayor Kimberly Ann Cobos-Cawthorne and Montebello Rite Aid brought the vaccine and pharmacists to actually administer the shots and Councilwoman Scarlett Peralta. Special kudos to our MAOF staff who helped Congresswoman Linda Sanchez contacted MAOF to host the clinic. On April 20 make this clinic a success! L/R; MAOF President /CEO,-Martin Castro, Congresswomen Linda Sanchez, Montebello Mayor Kimberly Ann Cobos-Cawthorne and Montebello Councilwoman Scarlett Peralta. Mark 9:23 "Everything is possible for one who believes." THE SHOPS AT MONTEBELLO PLAN SECOND CHALK WALK FUNDRAISER By Anne Donofrio-Holter To ensure social distancing, participants will be able to register for a specific day and time Contributing Writer slot. Building upon the success of last year’s first Chalk Walk, the Shops at Montebello is Satoafaiga says she can see this becoming an annual event. pleased to announce the event will return May 22-23. The Chalk-for-a-Cause will once again benefit the Montebello-Commerce YMCA. “Art is a big part of our culture and there is something special about chalk art as a pastime,” she said. One of the first local events held at the onset of the pandemic last year attracted local artists and others interested not only in showing their creative side and having some fun, but in For additional information visit benefitting a worthy cause while doing so by sponsoring a designated space in The Shops https://shopsatmontebello.com/event/montebello-chalkwalk/ or follow on social media at Montebello parking lot for his or her chalk design. The event raised $4,500 for the YMCA @ShopMontebello or see page 9. with many of the chalk designs promoting positivity, community, and hope during these unprecedented times. “The Shops at Montebello is thrilled to partner with The City of Montebello once again in an effort to support the Montebello-Commerce YMCA,” added Satoafaiga. “The work they “Our community needs us now more than ever,” said Marina Satoafaiga, The Shops at have been doing throughout this past year has not only been important, but the need Montebello Marketing & Business Development Manager. “This is a wonderful and safe continues.” way to support an organization that has been boots-on-the-ground since day-one of this pandemic by providing food to our neighbors.” According to Satoafaiga, aside from a change of location in The Shops at Montebello SEE parking lot, this year’s event will follow a blueprint similar to last year. “We also will be inviting artists to participate and compete for a grand prize,” she said. “The artist’s design that gets the most votes wins.” PAGE 9 Happy Mother’s Day! 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ESPINO SUBMITTED PHOTO GALLERY OF MOM’S PAGE 20 PAGES 13 MAY 2021 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 1 Honoring Our Fallen Heroes 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 City Council Meeting Ascension 6:30pm Eid al Fitr Starts Lailatul Qadr Ramadan (end) 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 30 Pentecost National Burger Day Trinity Sunday City Council Meeting 6:30pm National Biscuit Day 29 31 MONTEBELLO REPORTER MAY 2021 Community 3 THREE PRESIDENTS, PLUS THREE CALIFORNIA GOVERNORS IN MONTEBELLO ARMENIAN GENOCIDE MONUMENT By Rachel Melikian However, Reagan’s legacy has Former GCC Woman of the Year attracted many notables people to visit the Monument, California At Bicknell Park in Montebello, there is a Monument that is a Governor Arnold Schwarzeneg- testament to the historical impor- ger, Lieutenant Governor of tance to Americans to bear California Gray Davis, Armenia’s witness for the graveless graves President Serzh Sargsyan, and for the silenced voice of the 1.5 President Bako Sahakyan of the million martyrs who fell victim to Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno the Armenian Genocide in 1915. Karabakh). Three presidents and three The capital of Artsakh, Stepa- California governors have visited nakert, is the sister city of Monte- Bicknell Park since the dedication bello, and Armenians have lived of the Montebello Armenian Genocide Monument to pay in Artsakh since Noah’s Ark. tribute to the martyrs. We want the world to know that On the commemoration day, Genocide was not over 106 President Joe Biden recognized years ago, which lasted until the Armenian Genocide, April 24, 2023. It's recurring. Since Nov. 9, 2021, and said, “The American 2020, Armenia and Artsakh are people honor all those Armenians threatened by the perpetrators of who perished in the genocide that the Armenian Genocide to be began 106 years ago today.” wiped out from the world’s maps. President Ronald Reagan made the inauguration of the Montebel- Since Reagan inaugurated the lo Armenian Genocide Monu- Monument, the martyrs’ memory ment. As California governor, he is included in Montebello for over said, “Today, I humbly bow in half a century to bring consola- memory of the Armenian tion to their pain. The past is not martyrs,” who are now sanctified martyrs since the centennial of the Arme- gone as their memory lingers for justice. We honor their memory because of nian Genocide in 2015. their faith. We are here today and are your neighbors because they gave their lives so that we live and that justice will be served. Justice cannot Over 10,000 Armenians came from around the world to the Memorial dedi- happen without friendship to realize. The defense of the Republics’ indepen- cation. Whereas, this April 24, there was only laying wreaths due to dence is beyond recognitions and resolutions that our beautiful friends COVID-19 restrictions. The clergy prayed while the boy and girl scouts demand justice to speak: support Armenia and Artsakh. Justice in action saluted Armenians to enter the Monument to lay flowers. Contrary to tradi- tion, participants entered the Monument from the back of the Memorial, starts realizing President Woodrow Wilson’s legacy of Wilsonian Armenia without diplomats’ presence or speeches being made. and American Armenian historical relationships. Mark 9:23 "Everything is possible for one who believes." SERVICES Pumpkin Peel Juvederm Oxygen Infusion Laser Hair Removal Vitamin C Facial Laser Tattoo Removal VI Peel Microcurrent Botox Keratin Lash Lift Valid for new non EXAM & insured patients. DR.PHILIP CHANG Must present coupon. X-RAYS Expires 05/31/21 USC GRADUATE BRACES SPECIAL Se Habla Español Emergency Care Available 0% Interest Financing Available FREE CONSULTATION for qualified patients Limited Time Offer. Must present coupon. We Accept Dental Insurance & Medical On cases over $3700. Expires 05/31/21 IMPLANT & We Open on Saturdays IMPLANT SPECIAL ORTHODONTICS get a BRIGHTER, WHITER smile Including Abutment & Dental Crown. Limited time offer. Some restrictions apply. 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