Leon Haytayan, second from left, was one of the two honorees this month.
(photo courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills)

Every month the Health and Safety Commission recognizes a local person or organization that enhances health and safety in the Beverly Hills community.

Each commissioner takes turns nominating someone. This month the commission honored two people.

Commissioner Lisa Kay Schwartz nominated Leon Haytayan, of jewelry store Leon’s Beverly Hills, for his annual donation of three prize watches to the Vahagn Setian Memorial 5K Run/Walk. Leon’s Beverly Hills has been established in the city for 16 years and is a supportive and integral member of the business community.

Also, in honor of June as Alzheimer’s Awareness month, Commissioner Lisa Kay Schwartz and James Latta, Human Services Administrator, nominated Valerie Lehrer of the Silverado Memory Care Community. As the family ambassador of the Care Community, Lehrer educates families on how structured therapy, activities and trained caregivers can help Alzheimer’s patients create new lives and new memories.