Evensong at Eastertide
The choir of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Monrovia will present Evensong at Eastertide on Sunday, May 20, at 4 p.m. at the church, 122 South California Avenue at Foothill Boulevard in Monrovia.The Rev. Dr. Julie Bryant will be the officiant for this last Evensong of the 2018-2019 choir season. Eric Werner will be the cantor, and Dr. Zanaida Robles will be guest soprano soloist. The singers are under the direction of St. Luke’s Director of Music, Kent B. Jones.
Music will include the Preces and Responses (Durham Use), the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis by Mendelssohn along with the Mozart anthem Laudate Dominum (Psalm 117).
A freewill offering will be taken, and a wine and cheese reception will follow in Guild Hall. Choir member Lyn Walsh will be selling her homemade chutney, jam, and marmalade.
- Brad Haugaard
County Wants to Get Debris Catcher Off It’s Hands
~ LA County is done with the debris catcher it instalked at the top end of Highland Place after the Madison Fire to catch debris in case of a flood, and it wants to either remove it or hand it over to Monrovia. Monrovia is evaluating the proposal.
~ Public Works has re-seeded the grass around the band shell at Station Square Park, which has become a bit ratty. It oughta look fine by the start of summer park events.
~ The city Code Enforcement team has been working with a family on Orange Avenue to resolve a code violation related to a large storage container in the front driveway. City staff asked the Volunteer Center of San Gabriel Valley for help. The center sent volunteers to help the property owner move the contents of the container To a backyard shed.
~ During the past year the Veterans Resource Center (in the Library) has helped 1,920 veterans and their family members connect with services and resources.
- Brad Haugaard
Another Mark Twain On a Bench
Monrovia is not the only possessor of a bronze Mark Twain sitting on a bench. I recently saw this one in an art gallery in Carmel, California. - Brad Haugaard
This Kitty Is a Ray of Sunshine
Sunshine (A475686) is a ray of, well, sunshine! This 5-year-old beauty tends to stay at the back of her kennel. She’s probably a little confused about all of the meowing as she was only found stray in Pasadena a few days ago and brought to Pasadena Humane. When you pet the top of her head she immediately melts from reserved to affectionate. She rolls on her side and back happily, and invites chin scratches and full body pets. She’s a sweet girl who is more interested in you than she is treats or toys. She’s looking for a home with affectionate people and a reprieve from the shelter stay.
The adoption fee for cats is $90. All cats are spayed or neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated before being adopted.
New adopters will receive a complimentary health-and-wellness exam from VCA Animal Hospitals, as well as a goody bag filled with information about how to care for your pet.
View photos of adoptable pets at pasadenahumane.org. Adoption hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
Pets may not be available for adoption and cannot be held for potential adopters by phone calls or email.
*** It’s all the excitement of a summer music festival with a name to match (but a lot more cats) — it’s Catapalooza! Come on down to the Pasadena Humane Society on Saturday, May 18th and Sunday, May 19th for a FREE cat adoption weekend! Thanks to the Pet Care Foundation all adoption fees for cats are covered, and include the spay and neuter, microchip, and vaccines. Much like a music festival, you can check out the “lineup” (adoptable cats) in advance at pasadenahumane.org/pets.
Thief Steals Ashes of Man's Wife
A thief stole a glass container containing the ashes of a Monrovia man's wife, and their wedding rings. https://is.gd/qg2Cae
UPDATE: The ashes of the man’s wife have been returned: here
- Brad Haugaard
UPDATE: The ashes of the man’s wife have been returned: here
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia's Population Is ... Down!
By 0.1 percent. LA County's population has also gone down a bit, though the state's population is up 0.5 percent. https://is.gd/fkwuEu
Comment: Hmm. Hard to fathom. I hadn't noticed homes getting emptier, and all those new multi-unit developments next to the train station. Maybe its that the kids are moving out of town since they can't afford to live here anymore.
- Brad Haugaard
Hotel Planned for Myrtle Next to Train Station? Sales Tax Study; Air Strippers
Before its Tuesday, May 7 meeting (https://is.gd/JmZwEG) the Monrovia City Council will ...~ Hold a 5 p.m. session to study a possible sales tax for Monrovia. (Max out our sales tax so Monrovia gets to keep the money instead of letting the county max it out and letting it get the money.) https://is.gd/miABrM
~ Hold a 5:45 p.m. closed session (https://is.gd/c31KBJ) about the three properties on the west side of Myrtle just north of the train station. The report indicates that Hotels International (Is that actually "Choice Hotels International"?) is interested in the properties.
~ In the same closed session discuss price and terms of the property at 347 Highland Place, a residential property up next to the Wilderness Area.
~ In a second study session at 6:45 p.m. discuss "2019-2020 City Council Appointments."
~ Then -- we're finally getting to the regular 7:30 p.m. meeting -- consider awarding a $343,240 contract to RC Foster Corporation to rehab Air Stripper Towers 1 & 2. These devices use air to strip contaminants out of our water supply. https://is.gd/27U85E
- Brad Haugaard
School Board: Replace Heat and A/C at Plymouth and Clifton; Mental Health; Etc.
~ Consider replacing the heating and air conditioning systems at Plymouth and Clifton schools, using state money. https://is.gd/LGw7GH
~ Receive an update on school district efforts to promote mental health awareness.
~ Receive an informational report on the Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) Plan for Canyon Oaks High School by Flint Fertig, Director of Adult Education & Alternative Programs.
~ Consider an agreement with the LA County Office of Education - through its Center for Distance and Online Learning - to implement "Scale Up!," a professional development program. https://is.gd/CJb6Z3
- Brad Haugaard
Wildrose Students Perform at Ahmanson
Monrovia Schools tweets that: "After finishing a 17-week training course with trained theater professionals, students from Wild Rose School of Creative Arts were invited to perform at the Ahmanson as part of the Disney Musicals in Schools grant!"
- Brad Haugaard
Canyon Oaks/Mountain Park Library Being Dedicated to Stallers
Canyon Oaks High School and Mountain Park School will dedicate its library in honor of Bruce and Mariellen Staller on Monday, May 6 at 2:30 p.m."Mariellen, who recently passed away, dedicated countless hours alongside Bruce to the schools, and had an immeasurable impact on students! Due to their hard-work and dedication, the schools' library now houses more than 7,000 volumes and periodicals, as well as multiple multi-media sources."
If you'd like to attend, RSVP to Shershonna Huff at shuff@monroviaschools.net.
Source: Monrovia Schools press release
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia High Students Create Winning Films
The MHS English department (scripts), Theater Arts Conservancy (actors) and Digital Studies Academy (film production) collaborated on PSAs about Suicide Prevention. Five of these films were submitted for judging, and ...
"We are thrilled to report that of the five submissions, two are regional award winners: Regional First Place ('Life in the Black') and Regional Honorable Mention ('You Are Not Alone')! Winning students will be honored by our MUSD School Board at the meeting on May 8th and at a Red Carpet Award Ceremony at the historic Theater at Ace Hotel in Los Angeles on May 21st."
- Brad Haugaard
Lunch at Old Town Pizza
Lunch at Old Town Pizza, right across from the library on Myrtle. I got an antipasto salad for $8.99 and an iced tea $1.69. I was happy with it.
- Brad Haugaard
100 Dollar Reward For Reporting Threats of Violence Against Monrovia Schools
For more information call 256-8020 or 256-8036.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Purse Stolen from Car; Drunks and More Drunks; Money Bag Snatched; Etc.
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for Highlighted Activity for April 25 – May 1. - Brad Haugaard]During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 379 service events, resulting in 76 investigations.
Residential Burglary
On April 26 at 9:10 a.m., a resident in the 700 block of W. Walnut called police to report their apartment had been burglarized. Someone entered the apartment through the back door and took a laptop computer, two purses and a wallet. Investigation continuing.
Possession of a Controlled Substance / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Suspect Arrested
On April 26 at 3:03 p.m., an officer stopped a vehicle for a vehicle code violation in the 1600 block of S. Mountain. During the investigation, he obtained consent to search the vehicle and found methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. The driver was arrested and taken into custody.
Defrauding an Innkeeper
On April 26 at 9:08 p.m., an employee from a hotel in the 700 block of W. Huntington called to report a theft. A male subject used a credit card to check into a room and proceeded to make several charges to the room. The hotel employee realized the credit card did not go through and confronted the subject; he fled without paying. Investigation continuing.
Grand Theft Auto
On April 26 at 9:35 p.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from a business parking lot in the 1600 block of S. Mountain. The victim reported that sometime while he was shopping in the store, his vehicle was taken from the parking lot. The investigation in ongoing.
Weapon Offense – Suspect Arrested
On April 26 at 10:04 p.m., three subjects were reported arguing and causing a disturbance in the street near Lemon and Bradbury. Officers responded and contacted the subjects. Officers discovered that one of the subjects had an unsheathed, fixed-blade knife on his person. He was arrested for the weapon offense and taken into custody.
Public Intoxication
On April 27 at 1:43 a.m., a resident in the 100 block of El Nido called to report a subject yelling in the street. Officers arrived and contacted the subject, who was determined to be under the influence of alcohol and unable to care for himself. He was arrested for public intoxication and held for a sobering period.
Vehicle Burglary
On April 27 at 2:24 a.m., a resident in the 900 block of W. Foothill called police to report a vehicle burglary. She heard her car alarm sounding, went outside and discovered her purse was taken from her vehicle. Officers responded and checked the area, but no suspect was located. Investigation continuing.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
On April 27 at 2:24 a.m., an officer on patrol conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle code violation in the area of Myrtle and Longden. During the stop, the driver displayed signs of being under the influence of alcohol. Field sobriety tests were conducted and the subject was determined to be driving under the influence. The subject was arrested for DUI and held for a sobering period.
Public Intoxication / No Bail Warrants – Suspect Arrested
On April 27 at 10:16 a.m., a business owner in the 600 block of S. Myrtle reported a male subject in the alley yelling. Officers arrived and found the subject heavily intoxicated and unable to care for his own safety. A computer check revealed he had two no-bail warrants out for his arrest. The subject was arrested and taken into custody.
Vehicle Burglary
On April 27 at 11:00 a.m., a resident of an apartment complex in the 500 block of W. Duarte walked outside his home and discovered someone had burglarized his vehicle sometime during the night. It is unknown how the suspect gained entry to the vehicle, but several personal items were stolen. This investigation is continuing.
Non-Injury Traffic Collision
On April 27 at 8:25 p.m., a traffic collision was reported in the area of Mountain and Evergreen. A motorist was traveling west across Mountain from the Walmart shopping center to the Home Depot shopping center. Another motorist was traveling south on Mountain, approaching the Home Depot entrance. The drivers did not see one another and collided. An investigation was conducted and a report was taken.
Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
On April 27 at 10:28 p.m., a resident in the 200 block of W. Foothill called to report a disturbing subject. Officers arrived, located the subject and determined he was too intoxicated to care for his own safety or the safety of others. He was arrested for public intoxication and held for a sobering period.
Traffic Collision / Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
On April 28 at 7:07 p.m., a caller reported a collision in the area of Myrtle and Central. Officers responded and conducted an investigation. The driver at fault displayed signs of being under the influence of alcohol. Field sobriety test were conducted and a DUI investigation was started. The subject was arrested for DUI and held for a sobering period.
Solo Vehicle Traffic Collision / Driving Under the Influence
On April 28 at 8:24 p.m., a caller reported seeing a vehicle drive off the 210 Freeway and down the embankment. Officers responded, searched the area and located the vehicle with the assistance of an airship. The driver was not injured and displayed signs of being under the influence of alcohol. Since this occurred on the freeway, the California Highway Patrol responded and conducted the DUI investigation.
Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
On April 28 at 9:00 p.m., a resident in the 1000 block of Maurice called to report a verbal disturbance at a neighboring home. Officers arrived and contacted the subjects. After a thorough investigation, it was determined domestic violence did occur and the primary aggressor was arrested and taken into custody. An Emergency Protective Order was granted.
Bicycle Theft
On April 29 at 12:03 p.m., a resident in the 1100 block of S. Fifth called police to report a theft. The resident received an email from his property management regarding a break-in at the storage area. The victim walked to his storage unit and saw his bicycle had been taken. Investigation continuing.
Municipal Code Violation
On April 29, at 7:45 p.m., an officer was on patrol in the 300 block of S. Myrtle when she saw two subjects in possession of open containers of alcohol. The officer contacted the subjects and issued them citations for possession alcohol in a park.
Vehicle Burglary
On April 30 at 5:39 a.m., a resident in the 800 block of W. Duarte called police to report a vehicle burglary. The victim left his backpack inside his vehicle, which was parked in the carport. Someone smashed one of the windows on the vehicle and removed the backpack. Investigation continuing.
Robbery
On April 30 at 11:51 a.m., an employee of a business in the 900 block of W. Duarte called to report a robbery that just occurred. A male subject was walking out of the store with a bank bag in his hands. A male suspect approached him and forcefully grabbed the bank bag from the victim’s hands and fled, running north through the parking lot and out of sight. The investigation is continuing.
Possession of a Controlled Substance / Warrants – Suspect Arrested
On May 1 at 3:06 a.m., an officer stopped a bicycle for a vehicle code violation near the intersection of Myrtle and Olive. The subject had a warrant for his arrest and was found to have methamphetamine in the pocket of his pants. The subject was arrested.
Burglary
On May 1 at 10:21 a.m., officers responded to the 200 block of W. Foothill regarding a commercial burglary. Several items of merchandise were stolen from a display case. This investigation is continuing.
Petty Theft
On May 1 at 12:32 p.m., a victim reported her wallet stolen from inside her purse while in the 600 block of W. Huntington. The suspect used a credit card belonging to the victim shortly after the theft. This investigation is continuing.
Shoplifting
On May 1 at 7:43 p.m., officers responded to a report of a male suspect who had just stolen merchandise from a business in the 1600 block of S. Mountain. The suspect left in a vehicle, but the reporting party was able to retrieve a license plate number. This investigation is continuing.
Learn to Make a Ribbon Lei at Library
The Art of Ribbon Lei-Making, Saturday May 4, 1-3 p.m. at the Library's Community Room. "Join us in learning some of the traditions and skills behind the Hawaiian lei. We will cover how to make three unique ribbon lei. These can vary based on personality or colors and are a great alternative to a traditional flower lei. This event is open to all. No registration required."
- Brad Haugaard
What's With Bags of Meat in Foothills?
Residents on and around Norumbega in north Monrovia have more than once noticed bags of meat left on the street and are wondering if the meat might be poisoned. Resident Sandi Warren, posting in NextDoor, said that yesterday she and a friend found the bag of meat shown here in the 600 block of Norumbega. She writes: "We were able to flag down a policeman who called another policeman and then they took the bag. They said it would go to the Fish and Game Department for analysis."- Brad Haugaaard
Staar Surgical Reports Q1 Profit of $1.4 Million
Monrovia's Staar Surgical, a maker of implantable lenses for the eye, has reported a first-quarter profit of $1.4 million on revenue of $32.6 million.
link- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Historical Society Publishes Photo Book of Early Monrovia
One of the photos in Early Monrovia. This is the Scotia Hotel, which was moved from near Santa Fe depot north to 801 S Myrtle and then burned down, prompting the purchase of the first fire engine.
I got a copy and am enjoying it. I like how each of the 12 sections is prefaced by information about the pictures that follow, so you're never in the dark about how the pictures fit into the context of Monrovia's history. Topics include everything from Early Settlement to Schools & Churches; Oranges, Oranges, Oranges; Parades!; Transportation; City Government; Library Park; and more.
Early Monrovia costs $30 and can be purchased at City Hall, at the Library’s Friends bookstore, at Dollmakers' Kattywompus (412 S. Myrtle) or from the Monrovia Historical Society (website: monroviahistoricalsociety.org, phone: 675-8323, or email: monroviahistoricalsociety1896@gmail.com).
It will also be available to purchase at the Anderson House at 215 E. Lime on the day of the MOHPG Historic Homes Tour, May 5, or during the Monrovia Days Festival May 18-19 at the Information Booth.
Frank Scott, Chief of Police, 1927
- Brad Haugaard
Neighborhood Treasure to Honor Japanese Monrovians
Monrovia Area Partnership will unveil its fourth Neighborhood Treasure honoring the Japanese Monrovians. Many Japanese families came to Monrovia to build the strawberry farms and grocery stores. The unveiling will be on June 8, at 11 a.m., at 300 W. Cypress.
- Brad Haugaard
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