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Tournament benefits Glendale college

June 17, 2009|By Ruth Sowby

Some lucky golfer could have been $1 million richer after playing in the annual Glendale College Foundation/Harley-Davidson/Buell of Glendale Golf Classic at the Oakmont County Club on June 8. All a golfer had to do was make a hole-in-one on one of four par three holes.

That golfer would then get a free Harley-Davidson motorcycle. After that, the golfer was eligible to try for the $1-million hole after the tournament. To do that, he or she must hit a hole-in-one, 165 yards out, on the 18th hole. Glendale resident Richard Khojayan was planning on becoming the annual tournament’s first millionaire.

As it turned out, he didn’t win the motorcycle or the $1 million, but that didn’t stop his good spirits. Khojayan, a Baxter Health Care employee, played with three other Baxter Health Care employees — Gilbert Jimenez, John Carver and Gus Rios.

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What made this year’s tournament special is that it was played on Oakmont’s newly remodeled course with new bunkers, fairway grasses and lengthened holes. Committee Chairman Mike Haney and his committee members made sure to fill the course with 144 golfers, welcomed by Foundation President Harry Hull.

Harley-Davidson of Glendale and Buell of Glendale were the grand sponsors. Baxter Health Care was one of several co-sponsors. Proceeds will support academic and athletic programs.

Glendale Memorial Hospital’s twice monthly free lunch and lecture series was standing room only June 9. Family physician Manuel Momjian presented “Osteoporosis and You” to a packed audience of some 70 seniors. All share a potential for osteoporosis, a bone disease that is a common result of aging.

Momjian’s presentation was co-sponsored by the Glendale Commission on the Status of Women. Chairwoman Paula Devine, well-assisted by husband Art Devine, made sure attendees had a sumptuous lunch of baked chicken, mashed potatoes and string beans — healthy, comfort food.

Consuming more calcium and Vitamin D and stepping up one’s exercise routine will help in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. In fact, Momjian welcomes anyone to walk with him and others at noon on Thursdays through Project Walk Los Angeles.

The walkers meet at the corner of Brand and Glenoaks boulevards. The seven to eight blocks take about 30 minutes.

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